You find yourself walking down Walnut Street in Shadyside, and you’re in the mood for great, local food. It’s the kind of day where you want a meal that’s simple, but a little more refined. We have the perfect resultant spot — it’s Acorn.
I had heard of Acorn before realizing it was on Walnut Street. For some reason, it blends into the streets and shops and is somewhat of a hidden find amongst more well-known restaurants like Pamela’s or Steel Cactus. But it’s a find worth mentioning.
Walnut Street has a lot of great casual restaurants like The Yard and Stack’d. Acorn stands apart as a more upscale option, but still with a comfortable atmosphere. It’s in a lovely, open space with a modern design. The location and the food are both beautiful.
If there’s one word that describes Acorn’s food, it’s Instagrammable. If you’re hoping for a beautiful brunch, this is a great option. They take pancakes to the next level. (Yes, these are pancakes!)
Brunch is available on Saturday and Sunday starting at 10 a.m. Their bagels are definitely worth trying, as are the biscuits and gravy. Sip on hand-crafted sodas and unique mocktails, or a cocktail or wine for a boozy brunch.
Lunch includes a variety of sandwiches, salads, tacos, mocktails and cocktails. The dinner menu features a great variety of entrees from salads to seafood to steak, while still being simple and not overwhelming. They use locally-sourced ingredients as well!
Acorn was featured on our list of the best new Pittsburgh restaurants of 2018, and the restaurant has stood the test of time. We’ll see you there for Sunday brunch!
This content was provided by a local, independent contributor to Made in PGH, a lifestyle blog.