Since 2008, Cafe Raymond has been part of Pittsburgh’s neighborhood dining scene, operating from the Strip District as a kitchen with a distinctly made-in-house character. Its breakfast, brunch, and lunch are prepared to order, while its house sauces and seasonings extend that cafe cooking to customers’ homes.
Bartram House Bakery & CafeBartram House Bakery & Cafe is a Pittsburgh-area neighborhood cafe with five Pennsylvania locations, known for bringing its bakery counter together with an all-day dining experience. It also prepares custom cakes and catering for local gatherings.WEXFORD, PA
Cafe Carolina and BakeryKnown in Raleigh for keeping café fare simple and comforting, Cafe Carolina and Bakery prepares fresh pastries and everyday meals for customers dining in, taking lunch on the go, or ordering catering. Its house specialties, including sweet potato biscuits, add a distinctly Carolina touch to the bakery-café menu.ROCHESTER, NY
Dough MamaDough Mama is a Clintonville cafe and bakery built around scratch-made pies, pastries, and comforting breakfast and lunch fare. Classically trained pastry chef Perrie Wilkof began the business in her home kitchen in 2014, baking for Columbus restaurants until it grew into the cafe and bakery that opened in 2015. Its seasonal menu emphasizes local farmers and artisans while making room for dietary diversity and an explicitly inclusive community space.COLUMBUS, OH
La Prima Espresso CompanyLa Prima Espresso Co. is a Pittsburgh coffee roaster and blender founded in the Strip District in 1988. The veteran-owned business grew from a commercial espresso equipment showroom into a roastery and a group of city caffès, roasting coffee to order for wholesale partners and online customers. It describes its work as honoring Italian coffee traditions while respecting employees, the environment, and coffee farmers.PITTSBURGH, PA