Geppetto Cafécrêpes & wonder

Pittsburgh's storybook crêperie · est. 2016

Every great story starts with breakfast.

Sweet & savory crêpes, Liège waffles and the French toast Pittsburgh can't stop talking about — folded by hand, with a little Pinocchio magic, in Lawrenceville & Bloomfield.

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456 reviews on Yelp & loved across Google + TripAdvisor

Storybook illustration of Geppetto Café — a warm toymaker's workshop café with marionettes, crepes and morning light
Storybook illustration of a craftsman pouring crepe batter in a toymaker's workshop made with love

Our Story

Named after the toymaker who made things come to life

Geppetto poured his heart into everything he carved — and that's exactly how we treat a crêpe. Poured thin, watched closely, folded by hand, and filled with the freshest ingredients we can find.

Step inside either café and you'll see the storybook everywhere: warm wood, whimsical details, and breakfast that feels like the first page of a good day.

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From the Griddle

The dishes our regulars swear by

every one folded fresh to order

Nutella, strawberry and banana crepe with whipped cream

Nutella, Strawberry & Banana

The sweet crêpe that started a thousand cravings — warm Nutella, fresh fruit, whipped cream.

the classic ✦
Savory chicken and gruyere crepe with herbs

Chicken & Gruyère Crêpe

Roasted chicken and melted Gruyère in a golden crêpe — the savory favorite reviewers rave about.

guest favorite ✦
Thick brioche French toast with berries, mascarpone and maple syrup

Universe Favorite French Toast

Yes, that's really its name. Thick-cut, piled high, and worth every bit of the hype.

ask for it by name ✦
Liege waffle with caramelized pearl sugar, gelato and berries

Liège Waffle

Authentic Belgian dough with caramelized pearl sugar — crisp outside, chewy inside.

add gelato ✦
Gelato salad — artisan gelato scoops over fresh cut fruit

Gelato Salad

Artisan gelato over a bowl of fresh-cut fruit. Sounds unusual, tastes unforgettable.

our signature ✦
Lavender latte with latte art in a cream ceramic cup

Lavender Latte

Floral, smooth and a little magical — the cup your camera eats first.

a little magic ✦

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Two Cafés, One Story

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Word Around Pittsburgh

Real reviews, really kind

456
reviews on Yelp for our Lawrenceville café alone

★★★★★
"The crepes are perfectly cooked and not too thin or too thick. We tried sweet and savory options and it was all delicious. The service staff were so kind and really go above and beyond."
— Shana Z. · Google review
★★★★★
"Perfect spot for a brunch with friends at the heart of Lawrenceville! This place is a beautiful hidden gem in the city."
— TripAdvisor review, "Yummmy!"
★★★★★
"I got a chai tea latte with the Universe Favorite French toast that was soooo delicious! Definitely stop in for breakfast if you are in the area."
— Emily P. · Google review

"Whimsical breakfast brunch cafe." — a TripAdvisor reviewer who gets it

no strings attached

Your table in the storybook is waiting

Order ahead for pickup, get it delivered, or come watch your crêpe being folded on the griddle.

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