The legacy of Jenny Lee, a beloved Pittsburgh brand, has been reborn in the form of the Jenny Lee Breakfast Nook, and the menu is even more exciting than fans anticipated. Since its highly anticipated grand opening in July 2025, this new eatery has become a must-visit destination in Moon Township, Pennsylvania, offering a fresh, modern take on classic comfort food, all built around the famous, flavorful Swirl Breads. This article provides the most current and detailed breakdown of the menu, highlighting everything from their signature French Toast to savory breakfast bowls and gourmet smash burgers, ensuring you know exactly what to order on your next visit.
The establishment is more than just a restaurant; it’s a sister company to 5 Generation Bakers, founded by Scott Baker, who continues the family's seventy-year baking tradition. The entire concept is designed to be a place where people can "literally break bread together," using the bakery's popular sweet and savory loaves as the foundation for a spectacular breakfast and lunch experience. As of today, December 15, 2025, the menu is fully established, featuring dishes that are both deeply rooted in Pittsburgh tradition and excitingly new.
Jenny Lee Breakfast Nook: Location, Hours, and Culinary Philosophy
The Jenny Lee Breakfast Nook is the realization of a long-held dream to expand the Jenny Lee brand beyond wholesale baked goods and create a dedicated, sit-down dining experience. The culinary philosophy centers on using their signature, high-quality breads—both sweet and savory—as the star ingredient in every dish, elevating simple breakfast and lunch fare to gourmet status.
- Location: 1014 Broadhead Road, Coraopolis, Pennsylvania (Moon Township, PA).
- Grand Opening Date: July 16, 2025.
- Operating Hours: 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM, Monday through Sunday.
- Concept: A breakfast and lunch spot focused on comfort food, gourmet grilled cheese, breakfast sandwiches, and smash burgers, all featuring the famous Jenny Lee Swirl Breads and other savory breads.
- Price Point: Nothing on the main menu costs more than $14, offering fantastic value for the quality.
The Signature Sweet Side: French Toast and Baked Goods
The most famous use of the beloved Jenny Lee Swirl Breads is undoubtedly the French Toast. The bakery's cinnamon-swirled loaves are dipped in custard and griddled to a golden perfection, dusted with their proprietary Cinnamon Dust and powdered sugar. This section is the heart of the menu, attracting loyal fans and new customers alike.
Must-Try French Toast and Platter Options:
- Classic Cinnamon Swirl FT: Three slices of the iconic Cinnamon Swirl bread, dipped and griddled. A simple, perfect classic. ($7.99)
- Cinnamon Apple FT: The classic French Toast topped with fresh country apples. ($8.99)
- Cinnamon Chocolate Chip FT: Made with Jenny Lee Chocolate Chip bread, topped with whipped cream. A decadent choice. ($8.99)
- French Toast Platter: For a full meal, get three slices of Cinnamon Swirl French Toast, two eggs any style, and your choice of breakfast meat. ($12.99)
- Nora's Sampler: A perfect taste test featuring two eggs, two strips of bacon, choice of sausage or ham, breakfast potatoes, and one cinnamon French toast slice. ($13.99)
Beyond the French Toast, the Nook also serves as a retail outlet for 5 Generation Bakers, offering a variety of fresh breads and baked goods to take home, including seasonal swirl breads, cookies, and the regional favorite, Gobs (Whoopie Pies) in flavors like Vanilla, Chocolate, and Red Velvet.
Savory Selections: Breakfast Sammies, Bowls, and Smash Burgers
While the French Toast is the star, the savory breakfast and lunch options are where the menu truly shines with local flavor and creativity. The use of savory breads like Garlic Herb and Apple Cinnamon for sandwiches and melts sets these dishes apart from a typical diner experience.
Unique Breakfast and Lunch Entities:
- Signature 1014: A fan favorite. Toasted Jenny Lee raisin cinnamon bread, Cesina's sweet maple sausage, a fried egg, and melted American cheese. This sweet-and-savory combination is a must-try. ($7.99)
- Biscuits & Gravy Platter: Two homemade buttermilk biscuits topped with homemade sausage gravy, served with two eggs and breakfast potatoes. ($11.99)
- Eggs N' Hash: Homemade corn beef chopped and tossed with potatoes, served with two eggs and toast. A hearty, classic diner option. ($11.99)
- Patty Melt: Two smash patties, sautéed onion and mushrooms, melted Swiss cheese, and Jenny Sauce pressed between grilled Jenny Lee Garlic Herb bread. ($13.99)
- Classic Smash Burgher: Two smash patties topped with American cheese, lettuce, tomato, and Jenny Sauce, served on a special Jenny Lee Bun. ($13.99)
The menu's Breakfast Bowls are another fantastic category, offering customizable and pre-designed scrambles served over a bed of breakfast potatoes. They are a perfect, filling option for those who want a savory start to their day.
Top Breakfast Bowls:
- Johnny Angel’s Rock N’ Roll Egg Bowl: A mix of breakfast potatoes, sautéed onions, and thick-cut Jumbo (bologna), scrambled eggs, and shredded cheese. A nod to Pittsburgh's local culture. ($11.99)
- Big Bad Wolf Bowl: Features "his three little pigs"—bacon, sausage, and ham—tossed with scrambled eggs, potatoes, and shredded cheese. ($13.99)
- Sweet Jenny Lee Bowl: Cesina's legendary Sweet and Sassy sausage tossed with sautéed peppers and onions, potatoes, and scrambled eggs. ($11.99)
The Lunch and Pittsburgh Classics Menu
The Jenny Lee Breakfast Nook doesn't stop at breakfast. The lunch menu is equally impressive, utilizing high-quality, locally-sourced ingredients and classic Pittsburgh favorites. The sandwiches and clubs often feature Mancini's bread alongside the Jenny Lee savory breads, creating a true regional culinary partnership.
Gourmet Sandwiches, Clubs, and Salads:
- Sweet & Sassy Sammie: Cesina's Sweet & Sassy sausage, sautéed peppers, and melted provolone cheese, pressed on grilled Jenny Lee Apple Cinnamon bread. Another unique sweet-and-savory blend. ($9.99)
- Four Cheese Grilled Cheese: A sophisticated grilled cheese featuring homemade Boursin cheese, Swiss, Provolone, and Cheddar melted on grilled Mancini's bread. ($9.99)
- Pittsburgh Turkey Devonshire: Their take on the classic Pittsburgh favorite: grilled turkey on Mancini's toast with a creamy cheese sauce, bacon, and tomatoes. ($12.99)
- Grilled Cheese & Tomato Basil Soup: A comforting pairing of grilled cheese on Mancini's bread with a warm bowl of tomato basil soup. ($9.99)
- The Smokin' Ace: A massive sandwich with steak, Sweet & Sassy sausage, banana peppers, onions, provolone cheese, topped with BBQ sauce and Cajun seasoning, served on a Mancini's hoagie roll. ($13.99)
The Nook also offers fresh salads, including a Cob Salad, Chef Salad, and a JL Steak Salad, all priced at $11.99. For beverages, they proudly serve local favorites like Turner's Tea and cold-pressed juice from the Pittsburgh Juice Co.
A Complete List of Jenny Lee Breakfast Nook Menu Entities (2025)
To establish full topical authority, here is a complete breakdown of the key food, drink, and brand entities found on the current Jenny Lee Breakfast Nook menu:
- Breads: Jenny Lee Cinnamon Swirl, Raisin Cinnamon, Apple Cinnamon, Garlic Herb, Chocolate Chip, Seasonal Swirl, Mancini's bread (Homestyle, Hoagie Roll), Homemade Buttermilk Biscuits.
- Proteins: Cesina's Sweet Maple Sausage (Sweet & Sassy), Applewood Smoked Bacon, Ham, Homemade Corn Beef, Jumbo (Bologna), Steak, Grilled Chicken Breast, Oven Roasted Turkey Breast.
- Cheeses: American, Sharp Cheddar, Swiss, Provolone, Fresh Mozzarella, Boursin cheese, Shredded Cheese.
- Signature Dishes: French Toast Platter, Signature 1014, Johnny Angel’s Rock N’ Roll Egg Bowl, Bernie’s Big Breakfast, Pittsburgh Turkey Devonshire, Patty Melt, Classic Smash Burgher.
- Sides & Desserts: Breakfast Potatoes, House-Made Chips, Loaded Potato Salad, Cookies, Gobs (Whoopie Pies - Vanilla, Chocolate, Red Velvet, Pumpkin), Cinnamon Dust.
- Beverages: Coffee, Hot Tea, Turner's Tea (Diet, Black and Gold), Strawberry Lemonade, Pittsburgh Juice Co. (Cold Pressed Juice), Milk, Soda.
The Jenny Lee Breakfast Nook delivers a modern, high-quality breakfast and lunch experience that honors the Jenny Lee Bakery legacy. By weaving their famous Swirl Breads into a diverse menu of sweet and savory comfort foods, they have created a truly unique dining spot that has quickly become a local favorite in the Pittsburgh area.
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