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    Happenstance Cafe 3832 Penn Ave

    American
    Open now7AM - 7:30PM
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    Coffees N Such
    Breakfast
    Lunch
    Retail

    Featured Items

    • Latte

      $5.00+
    • Breakfast Sammy

      Egg, bacon, Swiss American cheese, tomato, and cajun aioli on a brioche bun. Served w/ a fruit skewer.
      $11.50
    • Yogurt and Granola Parfait

      Vanilla Greek yogurt, blueberries, strawberries, and raspberries topped with crunchy granola and honey.
      $6.00

    Coffees N Such

    Coffee

    • Americano

      $3.00+
    • Cappuccino

      $4.00+
    • Cold Brew

      $5.00+
    • Cortado

      $5.00
    • Drip

      $2.00+
    • Espresso

      $3.00+
    • Latte

      $5.00+
    • Macchiato

      $3.50+
    • Mocha

      $5.95+

    Other Drinks

    • Matcha Latte

      $5.00+
    • Chai Latte

      $5.00+
    • Iced Tea

      $4.00+
    • Arnold Palmer

      $4.00+
    • Lemonade

      $4.00+
    • Specialty Tea

      $3.00
    • Berry Refresher

      Iced raspberry herbal tea, lemon juice, simple syrup, fresh raspberries
      $5.00+
    • London Fog - 16 oz

      $4.15
    • Matcha Tea

      $3.25+
    • Hot Chocolate

      $3.50+
    • Milk/Steamers

      $1.00+
    • Pup cup

      $1.00

    Seasonal Drinks

    • Banana Split Cold Brew

      Chocolate Milano cold brew topped with banana cold foam & a maraschino cherry.
      $6.80+
    • Blueberry Espresso Tonic

      Homemade blueberry purée, espresso, tonic water.
      $5.50+
    • Blueberry Pancake Latte

      Blueberry & Maple syrup, espresso, milk of choice topped with cinnamon.
      $5.95+
    • Banana Pancake Latte

      Banana & Maple syrup, espresso, milk of choice topped with cinnamon.
      $5.95+
    • Espresso Tonic

      $5.55+

    Breakfast

    Breakfast Sammies

    • Breakfast Sammy

      Egg, bacon, Swiss American cheese, tomato, and cajun aioli on a brioche bun. Served w/ a fruit skewer.
      $11.50
    • Garden Sammy

      Egg, avocado crema, pickled red onion, tomato, and spring mix on a plain bagel. Served w/ a fruit skewer.
      $11.50
    • Breakfast Burger

      Egg, beef patty, spicy southern schmear, caramelized onion and microgreens on a plain bagel. Served with a fruit skewer.
      $14.00

    Breakfast Items

    • Potato Taco

      Hashbrowns with pepper and onion mix, scrambled egg, and cheddar cheese rolled in a 6 inch flour tortilla. Served with choice of red or green house salsa. Grab and go while they last!
      $4.00
    • Chorizo Taco

      Hashbrowns with pepper and onion mix, chorizo sausage, scrambled egg, and cheddar cheese rolled in a 6 inch flour tortilla. Served with choice of red or green house salsa. Grab and go while they last!
      $5.00
    • Yogurt and Granola Parfait

      Vanilla Greek yogurt, blueberries, strawberries, and raspberries topped with crunchy granola and honey.
      $6.00
    • Bagel

      $3.00
    • Mornin' Hash

      Hashbrowns with pepper & onion mix, diced corn beef, cheddar cheese, and topped with a dippy egg.
      $14.00
    • Avocado Toast

      Avocado crema, sliced avocado, tomato medley, microgreens, everything bagel seasoning, and balsamic glaze on Allegro sourdough. Try it with an egg and/or bacon on top!
      $10.00
    • Breakfast Plate

      Two eggs your way, two slices of bacon, hashbrowns w / pepper & onion mix, and your choice of buttered toast.
      $11.00
    • Warmed Croissant

      $2.50
    • Toast

      1 slice of buttered toast.
      $2.00
    • Fruit Cup

      $4.50
    • Bacon (2 slices)

      $2.00
    • Side of Hashbrowns

      $2.75
    • Texas Two Step

      Two breakfast tacos with bacon, scrambled egg, hashbrowns, cheddar cheese, avocado crema, and cajun aioli.
      $12.00
    • Hummus Toast (Vegan)

      House made hummus, sliced avocado, cucumber, roasted pepper and onion mix & sriracha drizzle onAllegro sourdough.
      $10.00

    Lunch

    Handhelds

    • The Vegan

      $13.00
    • Mama's Buttermilk Chicken Salad

      $13.50
    • Southern Pimento Cheese BLT

      $14.50
    • ReuBen

      $15.50
    • Robbie Bobbie Burger

      Smash burger, Swiss American cheese, tomato, sweet & spicy pickle chips, caramelized onion, spring mix, & Cajun aioli.
      $16.50
    • Grilled PB&J

      $10.00
    • Grilled Cheese

      Swiss American cheese melted on sourdough.
      $10.00
    • Chicken Caesar Wrap

      Grilled chicken, romaine tossed in Caesar dressing, & parmesan cheese
      $15.00
    • Jamal's Jammin Jalapeño Burger

      Smash burger, bacon, romaine lettuce, pickled jalapeños, BBQ sauce, American cheese, tomato, and caramelized onions
      $16.50
    • Maple Turkey Melt

      Smoked turkey, bacon, Swiss American cheese, caramelized onion, tomato, spring mix & maple-dijon aioli on sourdough.
      $15.50
    • Chicken Bacon Ranch Wrap

      Grilled chicken breast, bacon, shredded cheddar, romaine, & buttermilk Ranch in a flour tortilla.
      $16.00

    Salads & Snacks

    • House Greens

      $13.00
    • House Caesar

      $5.50+
    • Garden Salad

      Spring mix, shredded white cheddar, tomato, cucumber, house-made croutons and choice of dressing.
      $5.50+
    • Fried Green Tomatoes

      $6.50
    • Soup of the Day - Tomato Basil Bisque

      $4.50+
    • Herb fries

      $7.00
    • Summer Salad

      Chopped kale, strawberries, blueberries, cucumber, crumbled feta, pumpkin seeds & craisins with house raspberry poppyseed vinaigrette
      $13.00

    Retail

    Food

    • Bag of Chips

      $2.50

    Items

    • Pint Glass

      $10.00
    • Local Honey Jar

      $12.95
    • 1 lb Local coffee

      $16.95
    • Candle

      $19.00
    • T-Shirt

      $24.00
    • Dog Treats

      $1.00
    • Guitar Spoon

      $2.00
    • Travel Mug w/ (1) free coffee or tea

      $19.50
    • Black Mug

      $12.00
    • Kids Shirt

      $20.00
    • Tote Bag

      $20.00
    • Happenstance Patch

      $6.00
    • Happenstance Hoodie

      $40.00

    Drinks

    • Orange Juice

      $3.50
    • Apple Juice

      $3.75
    • Kombucha

      $4.95
    • Mexican Coke

      Coca-Cola Original Taste — the crisp, refreshing taste you know and love
      $3.75
    • Mexican Sprite

      Classic, cool, crisp lemon-lime flavored taste that's caffeine free
      $3.75
    • Diet

      $3.50
    • San Pellegrino

      $2.75
    • Bottled water

      $2.00
    • Ginger Beer

      OUT OF STOCK
      $3.50
    • Jackworth Ginger Beer

      OUT OF STOCK
      $7.00
    • Spindrift

      $3.50
    • Coconut Water

      $3.00

    Pastries

    • Cookie

      $3.95
    • Pastries

      $3.95
    • lemon poppy Muffin

      $3.95
    • Biscotti

      $2.90
    • Rice Krispie Treat

      $3.95

    All hours
    Sunday8:00 am - 3:30 pm
    Monday7:00 am - 7:30 pm
    Tuesday7:00 am - 7:30 pm
    Wednesday7:00 am - 7:30 pm
    Thursday7:00 am - 7:30 pm
    Friday7:00 am - 3:30 pm
    Saturday7:00 am - 3:30 pm
    Restaurant info

    Welcome to Happenstance Café A neighborhood café in the heart of Lawrenceville, Pittsburgh. We’re your cozy corner on Penn Avenue—just steps from Arsenal Park and Doughboy Square—where comfort food, creative vibes, and community come together. Whether you're dropping in for a quick bite or lingering over a latte, we’re here to make you feel at home. Our Menu Inspired by the warmth of a Texas breakfast and the heartiness of Pittsburgh flavors, our menu features: Breakfast tacos Fresh-baked pastries and local coffee Charcuterie boards, sandwiches, and salads made with locally sourced ingredients We believe great food is the beginning of great conversations. At Happenstance, coffee is just the beginning. Nestled at 3832 Penn Avenue, just steps from Arsenal Park and Doughboy Square, our café is more than just a place to grab a bite; it's a space where neighbors become friends and every visit feels like coming home.

    Location

    3832 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15201

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