Going to City Cafe is an experience that most Pittsburghers have not had the pleasure to have. I went downtown early on a Sunday before work to run errands only to realize that I am a fool. Somehow after 10 years of living or working in town, I had forgotten that nothing opens until 11 on Sundays. I searched for a place to eat breakfast and to seek refuge, thinking I would be out of luck. Amazingly, City Cafe was open. When I walked in, I was pretty surprised by the decor. Tiny marble tables with shelves and lamps holding leather bound menus. It looked more like a library than a restaurant.
I ordered an iced Americano and hue is rancheros. Everything was so good and so fresh! The Jarvis rancheros had zucchini, onion, jalapeƱos and celery with potatoes and pinto beans. Amazing. The beans were the stand out, fresh and a little toothsome, just as they should be after rehydration. The whole meal was perfectly spicy. The server was also efficient and friendly. I got a best, apple, ginger and carrot juice to go which was also great!