New Hours!

Starting August 1st, we will have new hours; stop in and see us!

8am-2pm Wed-Sat
9am-2pm Sun

Eat & Drink Local

We believe a local business should serve its community, and we are dedicated to bringing you locally sourced coffee beans, the freshest ingredients, and an always rotating craft beer selection.

Sunday Brunch

Our brunch menu has something for everyone!
Stop by and check it out from 9-2 on Sundays.

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WTAE's best breakfast in the 'burgh!

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Work from Home?

Work from here! We have Wi-Fi, plenty of outlets, and guaranteed better lattes than your Keurig and better food than your microwave.

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About Us

Our Story

Located steps from Bloomfield’s Liberty and Penn Ave, Friendship Perk and Brew is a veteran owned business run by siblings Nick and Joann with something for everyone. Whether you’re looking for a relaxing environment with plenty of outlets to get some work done, homemade food with locally-sourced ingredients, a freshly brewed coffee to-go, a great tap selection for happy hour, or family-friendly weekend events, stop in and say hello to the familiar faces at Friendship Perk & Brew.

Man relaxing with Perk and Brew cup
Sandwich on a plate with toothpicks

Our Food

From house roasting whole turkeys for our California Club sandwich to sourcing a corned beef so lean it looks like ham, we take great care and pride in everything that goes on our menu.

Our Neighborhood

Thank you for voting us Bloomfield and Friendship’s favorite coffee shop three years in a row! We’re proud to continue to serve the neighborhoods we call home.

NextDood Award 2019

Special Offers

"For Lovers of Coffee and Beer."

Joann talks about her goals for the space with the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.

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"For Locals, By Locals"

Nick talks wedding soup, neighborhood with Next Pittsburgh.

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Friendship Perk & Brew Unlocks New Potential

Nick talks about friendship, community, and collaboration with the Bloomfield Garfield Corporation.

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"A grad student’s dream."

Nick discusses, community; history of the building in a restaurant review with the Pittsburgh City Paper!

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Our History

1880

Building is Built

Our building began as a local market, providing fresh produce and meat to the community.

1880
Old map of Friendship
Photo of a photo of Nick's parents
1979

Nick and Joann's Father Buys the Building

The Redondo family rented out the building to a convenience store chain.

Photo of a photo of Nick's parents
2015

Nick and Joann Inherit the building

Siblings Nick and Joann inherit the property from their father. After consulting the community, plans begin for a local cafe.

2015
Building under construction, exterior
Restaurant owner, smiling
2017

Perk & Brew Opens

Opening Day
September 18th, 2017
The idea for a neighborhood cafe has reached fruition, and a newly renovated Friendship Perk & Brew opens its doors to the public.

Restaurant owner, smiling

Today

Friendship Perk & Brew continues to proudly serve the community that inspired it.

Contact Us

(412) 404-2726
hello@perkandbrew.net

Restaurant exterior

Address

300 S Pacific Avenue,
Pittsburgh, PA 15224

(412) 404-2726

hello@perkandbrew.net

Business Hours

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 8:00am-2:00pm
Thursday: 8:00am-2:00pm
Friday: 8:00am-2:00pm
Saturday: 8:00am-2:00pm
Sunday: 9:00am-2:00pm

Contact Us

(412) 404-2726
hello@perkandbrew.net

Restaurant exterior

Address

300 S Pacific Avenue,
Pittsburgh, PA 15224

(412) 404-2726

hello@perkandbrew.net

Business Hours

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 8:00am-2:00pm
Thursday: 8:00am-2:00pm
Friday: 8:00am-2:00pm
Saturday: 8:00am-2:00pm
Sunday: 9:00am-2:00pm

Nick’s Quote of the Day
When you work for someone else and trade your time for money you always run the risk of becoming expendable.
—Bob Proctor