edble.com » Food http://edble.com Mon, 17 Aug 2009 19:06:02 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 en hourly 1 Falces Restaurant, Munhall Pa http://edble.com/restaurants/falces-restaurant-munhall-pa/ http://edble.com/restaurants/falces-restaurant-munhall-pa/#comments Tue, 09 Jun 2009 14:44:00 +0000 dhumaigobae http://edble.com/?p=60

In the category of sit-down fast food I must mention Falce’s restaurant in Munhall. Located right on Main street, this is the local watering hole in a place that really doesn’t have any other sit-down places to frequent (unless you count the continual stream of chinese and pizza places opening and closing). The portions are right and so are the prices. Daily specials are posted in the window and you’ll always find a steady crowd of older gentlemen at the bar with their morning joe.

While this restaurant isn’t particularly gluten-free friendly, it is a nice down-home alternative for the area. Service is fast and friendly and the breakfast menu stands out next to the pies as Falce’s best feature. On the breakfast menu I recommend the Yakatz to hungry customers. A Falce’s specialty, the Yakatz is an omelet on sterioids with chunks of potato, veg and cheese cooked to ooey gooey perfection. Like the rest of the menu, the Yakatz is an example of the plain honest offerings you’ll find here.

The downside of Falce’s is its hours which must have been set to cater to the locals (then again, I live like 5 doors down and can never get back from work through traffic to catch them still open), so be forewarned. But its a nice little breakfast or lunch spot.

Falce’s Restaurant
3716 Main St
Munhall, PA 15120
(412) 461-7345?
Mon-Fri 6:30-7
Sat/Sun 7:30-2

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Our table was in the narrow hallway in back of the front counter and the mod-style furniture was close enough across the aisle for me to eavesdrop in on the nearest conversation without even moving. The booth we sat at in particular was a formica-covered throwback to the 60s and behind us was displayed a large piece of local art that kept me searching for all the tiny details hidden within for the better part of the dining experience. So yes, Coca Cafe is also part-gallery.
 
We ordered the Four Cheese Omelet (w/ham) and the Chicken Curry Salad. Both were good-sized portions well-presented on big bistro-style plates and the wait was very short. The Four Cheese Omelet features jarlsberg, cheddar, goat, and muenster cheeses and was very savoury with just the right amount of goo from the cheese. This was served with thick toast and orange.
 
My Chicken Curry Salad was presented on a bed of field greens with apple slices. Very tasty indeed, the spice was quite balanced and bland enough for my partner to have a try but spiced enough for me to enjoy as well. My only complaint about this dish was the proliferation of raisins. I’m not a raisin fan so points to the Cafe for creating a dish I ate nearly all of- my plate was decorated with a little mound of picked out raisins when I finished.
 
So, the lowdown: Coca Cafe is perfect for the art crowd, students and just about anybody else looking for a relaxed lunch or breakfast (which they serve both of all day long, our friendly waitress informed us). Their website http://www.cocacafe.net/index.html is clean and easy to navigate (an absolute plus) and includes the menu and prices (more points from me). Most menu items range from $4- $8 so I thought that was quite affordable and there’s quite a variety. Vegetarians are also welcome and can substitute tofu in most dishes for meat and gourmets will enjoy selections such as Sundried Tomato Pesto Omelet and Turkey Rachel. (But there’s plenty of down-home goodies for everyone too). And check this out- Coca Cafe caters, too. Overall a relaxed and tasty dining experience, my one suggestion would be a little more organization for seating- we weren’t sure if we had to wait, sign in, flag someone?

 

Hours: Tues-Fri 7-3
Saturday 9-3
Sunday Brunch 10-3
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