5430 Penn Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 661-9355Pittsburgh, PA 15206
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Without a doubt The Quiet Storm is one of my favorite joints in Pittsburgh. It is slightly out of the way, unassuming, and vegetarian, yet even for an omnivore such as myself it eclipses almost anything available in this city. It's hard to figure out where to begin describing this coffee shop/restaurant, the menu is as unique as you will find and daily specials that are truly special as well as daily exotic curries. Prices are beyond reasonable for the portions and quality with lunches in the $5-7 range and dinners just $9! In addition they serve great bottomless coffee, desserts, and a dizzying array of other options. The only problem is that you will be hopelessly torn between at least two items each and every visit.
B.Y.O.B. (Build You Own Burritos) out of around 30 options and Gyro Burgers of seitan steak to salads, quesadillas, sandwiches, and sides all worthy of song and dance. Specials could be a spinach and rice burger with salsa and chips or stuffed cabbage and salad with their smashed taters and almost anything else the magicians in the tiny kitchen dream up. The dishes are all prepared and served with such attention to detail and care that you almost feel guilty it costs so little. Meat is substituted with standards like tofu, but also seitan, tempeh, and soysage and you won't miss it for one minute.
My last lunch trip resulted in feasting on the Home Fries. Not your average home fries, but a full plate of smashed taters, soysage, cheddar, mozzarella, carmelized onions, tofu (or eggs), and topped with an aioli sauce. My grand total, $6.00. Truly unbeatable. Other notables and unique items like the quesadillas and sandwiches are what will have you torn and leave you counting the minutes until you can return. The Artidilla with artichokes, spinach, roasted red peppers, cheese and aioli or even the Monkeydilla featuring peanut butter, bananas, apples, and raisins drizzled with honey.
The ambiance is a bit eclectic as are the patrons, with a nod to the "hipster" crowd, and it certainly is not a destination for a formal meal, but that is what makes it unique and special. Don't miss this one.
Overall The Quiet Storm earns a 4.5 out of 5 rating.
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