BEST SMASHBURGER IN PITTSBURGH. It would be hard to convince me otherwise. As soon as you step into the unassuming, corner burger spot, you feel instantly teleported into a retro spot. The colors, dining furniture, even the menu transports you back in time and feels so cozy. Order at the front with the cashier and drinks are bottled in the cooler next to it. Very small dining room but they are some tables outside. Street parking is pretty available outside and fries are a must. You truly can't do better than this! read more

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This place kitschy and cute. It's pretty small with about three booths and a bunch of barstools to sit at the counter. The small staff were all very friendly. I even talked to one of them while he was on break for a while. They seem like they really like to be there and enjoy their job. I ordered a cheeseburger with everything minus pickles, chili cheese hotdog with mustard and onions and some french fries and a chocolate shake..... don't judge me lol. It's a smash burger so if you're hungry, maybe get a double the onions that come with it are grilled, which was a nice surprise and the sauce they put on the burger was really good. The hotdog had a nice snap to it which I don't care either way, but I know some people are big on that the chili had no beans which is the only way to have it when it comes to a hotdog or french fries and it's made by the local restaurant up the street brothMonger. Everything is made fresh to order even the fries. And the chocolate milkshake was made with actual chocolate ice cream same with vanilla and strawberry. I'll definitely be back to try the onion rings because they looked delicious and served with ranch from a local spot. read more

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The new girls brunch? We set out for bagels, but found something better! Dogs and Burgers at @dadspgh! Located in Bloomfield, this diner spot is grilling up some of everyone's faves. Decorated with corky trinkets and yinzer memorabilia it was just what the doctor ordered after a girls night at the speakeasy. The burgers were smashing and honestly some of the best onion rings I've ever had. The ones that don't shed their deep fried skin so every bite is in tact and packed with flavor. Get that grub. read more

Dad's Dog & Burger - Our feast - Burgers Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

As a child of divorce, passing up this restaurant is an unforgivable paternal transgression. Dad's Dog & Burger is an intimate hole-in-the-wall with three four-top booths and 6 barstools, leaving the max occupancy pretty cozy, here. But the formula works out. 1. Place your order at the register 2. Wait very briefly 3. See God 4. Leave These made-to-order mustard-smashed burgers are perfectly seasoned, covered in melty American cheese, deeply caramelized onions, special sauce, and whatever else you like, and nestled between perfectly toasted, soft buns. Tucked lovingly into a paper wrap and buddied up with the perfectly cooked side of your choice, you'd be hard-pressed to find a better burger made this way. Long story short, the price is right, the staff is friendly, the place is cozy, and the food is good enough to eat two days in a row (true story). I'm so glad dad finally came home from going out for cigs so he could open up the best burger joint in Pittsburgh. read more

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Staff was SUPER friendly. Service was reasonably timed. I went in peak lunch time and only waited 8 mins for everything. Inside is a little small so if you want to dine in you might want to go at an off time to get a seat. Burgers have perfect amount of sauce and toppings. They give you a ton of fries. The milkshake tasted so fresh and like I was eating real strawberries. 100% recommend! read more

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I went and got a burger and the onion rings!! Both were good and classics you can't go wrong with. I need to go back and try the hot dog and fries. read more

Dad's Dog & Burger - Burger and onion rings - Burgers Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Order at the counter style diner. The staff running it were cheerful and helpfully answered the couple questions I had. Onion rings were a star. I also think they make their own ranch because it was especially good. Burgers tasted the way I was craving-awesome. read more

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Anyone who has ever dogged this place (pun intended) is just a hater and hates whimsy and joy. Really great food. Wonderful employees. Everything was great!! Burgers were the perfect smash burgers, fries are a McDonald's dupe (complimentary) onions rings were absolutely bussin. Small but super cute inside and gives major throwback vibes. I love dads dog & burger!! read more

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Sometimes in life the best things are the most simple. Dad's does an incredible job of creating a no frills burger that knocks it out of the park. The menu is reasonably priced and service is really fast. I truly love that you can get counter service and watch everything happen behind the scenes. This burger is the closest I've had to In-and-Out on the east coast and that is a high compliment coming from me. read more

Dad's Dog & Burger - Burgers Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

My wife and I went to Dad's Dog & Burger for diner. The place is very small with very limited seating. I ordered a hamburger and my wife and I shared fries and onion rings. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The food came out pretty quick. The hamburger was really good and so was the fries. I did not care for the onion rings. I would definitely recommend this place. I would also go again in the future. read more

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We loved visiting dad's dog and burger! The fries, burger and hot dog were great on a cold day. The place had enough seating and rotated tables quickly with quick cooking times. The portions were large and the atmosphere was fun within the place. Staff was super nice and we will definitely be back! read more

Dad's Dog & Burger - Hot dog and fries combo, burger and fries combo - Burgers Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Dad's has menu items that are just simple ingredients done really well. Their burgers / sauce reminds me of In-N-Out but Dad's has much better quality meat. Food takes about ten minutes and just fyi there's a 50¢ charge for using credit card instead of cash. read more

Dad's Dog & Burger - Burgers Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

I recently met a friend here for lunch on a Saturday afternoon. We arrived around 1:30 pm to try to avoid the lunch rush since the space is small. When we arrived, a booth opened up so it was good timing. You place your order at the counter and then your food/drinks are brought to you. I ordered a hot dog with cheese, ketchup, and pickles. I also ordered a side of fries and a vanilla milkshake. The food came out quickly. The kitchen/grill is out in the open so you can see your food being prepared. Overall, my food was good. It tasted like a nostalgic old school diner, which I liked! The staff were all so so sweet. They also have complimentary match books and stickers which is a fun touch. Overall, I'm glad to have Dad's in the city and I'll def be back to try some other offerings. read more

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What a great addition to Bloomfield! Being inside Dads, a tiny, old school burger and dog spot, makes you feel like you're not in the city, but at a small town dive. Prices reflect that feeling too. All of the employees were super nice, trying to make connections with anyone who walked in. It's small and gets busy, but they seem to be managing well. Food was tasty, definitely scratched an itch for a simple cheeseburger and fries. I highly recommend the onion rings, maybe my favorite thing out of what we ordered. We'll be back soon. read more

Dad's Dog & Burger - Onion rings, burger, fries, chili cheese fries - Burgers Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

I wish I would've tried this spot sooner! They just recently adjusted their hours and are now open til 6 pm! I arrived around 4:30 pm on Thursday and it wasn't too busy! It is a small space so seating is limited, but we were able to snag a table! We got two double cheeseburgers, shared a hot dog and onion rings, and I got a strawberry milkshake. Everything was amazing! We were too full and couldn't finish the onion rings, so when we asked for a bag to-go, they also topped off our ranch, which was a pleasant surprise! This will definitely be my new go-to for a fast diner meal. It has a classic diner feel and the staff are so friendly! We met Dad himself and he praised his daughter for all she's done for the diner! read more

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A very solid, quick, smash burger. Despite the place looking busy, our food was ready in less than 10 minutes, and you can see them cook it right there. The sauce is great and they do not skimp on it so you have the flavor with each bite. The caramelized onions on top were a highlight for me. Sweet and a tad tangy, this is what was unique to this burger in my opinion. Way better than raw onion on top This is what I want when I say I want a smash burger read more

Dad's Dog & Burger - Burger - Burgers Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Super solid breakfast sandwich, liked it on the burger bun more than I thought I would, put the hash brown on it, made it a 9.5/10, will definitely be coming back for it again. The shoestring fries were super nostalgic, I didn't try the hotdog but I'm told it was a "perfect glizzy" Service was great, real yinzer energy. The commitment to the vintage ambiance really seals the deal too. Looking forward to coming back to try the burger & onion rings!! read more

Dad's Dog & Burger - Bacon egg and cheese, ham egg and cheese, hash browns, hotdog and fries - Burgers Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

This is the type of burger you need to eat alone so no one hears you moaning. It was completely satisfying and I have no notes whatsoever regarding any way to improve it. Fries were also delicious, well salted, and a great texture. I visited around 11am on a Wednesday and there were a few counter stools and one table available when I arrived. read more

Dad's Dog & Burger - Fries - Burgers Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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I know it's a newsflash for most people, but Pittsburgh is a FOOD CITY. The competition is fierce, so your food needs to be extra special. A Pittsburgh 3 Star review would be a 5 Star in most places. Anyway, Dad's is great place to grab some good, fresh burgers - made to order! Added Bonus: The staff and atmosphere are fantastic! read more

Dad's Dog & Burger - Burgers Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Great local family owned spot to grab a quick burger or hot dog. The vibes are immaculate and service was good for how busy they were. Very busy during lunch and once you taste the food, you'll understand why. Get a spot at the counter to see all the magic happen. Will definitely be back! read more

4/11/25 Ate List: Cheeseburger - 9.5 Chilli Cheese Dog - 9.0 Onion Rings - 9.2 I've fallen in love...again. First, everything about this space is very "me." It made me nostalgic. It felt like places I grew up going to. Love the vibe, music choices, quaintness, branding, everything. Let's go Chili Dog first. SUPER good. Cooked with a Smith's Dog (huge bonus points for me) and one with the casing so you get a snap with your bite. Cooked perfectly, loaded well. Oh, and Brothmonger's chili is EXACTLY what I want a dog. Onion Rings were PERFECT. Crispy in all the right ways. The Onion wasn't falling out and the breading stayed in tact. It wasn't burnt, it was crisp. Dipping sauce was ideal. Impressed there. Then. The Cheeseburger. I will dream about this burger. I bit into it and Bill Withers' song "Use Me" came on (both in the store and in my head). This is the SINGLE BEST SMASHBURGER that I've had in years. Perfect ratio of everything. It is in conversation for top 5 burgers all time for me. Dad's welcome to the neighborhood. You are the ideal neighbor. I went during the soft open so I avoided the hundred people in line for the grand opening. But I do seething spot getting busy. So, want to note two things. One, if too crowded, just get it "to go." There are 3 booths and like 7 bar chairs. Also, Dad's if you read this, very very small suggestion. Purse/coat hooks under the bar for the stool seats. They'd go a long way, it gets crowded sitting there quickly. 4/13/25 Ate List: Ham, Egg, and Cheese w/ a Hash Brown - 9.2 I've fallen in love...with Dad's again. You know when you're early into a new relationship and you're like "I have to see them again." Yeah, I just couldn't wait to find out what their breakfast was like. So I returned in less than 48 hours. The breakfast sandwich is the real deal. Perfectly cooked. Hashbrown was the best I've had in some time. The ingredients together create this perfect bite that is what dream breakfasts are made of. Pricepoint here for netting out at like $8/9 for just the sandwich is "a little" on the higher end of what I'd like to pay for it's size, so don't think I can plan to enjoy these every morning. But there are other spots charging this or more for much weaker food. read more

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How cute is this little burger spot! Simple menu burgers dogs fries Served in those cute red baskets Shakes and Coca Cola yes real coke in glass bottles plus other coke products and turners iced tea Took my food to go My cheese burger tasty yummy on big soft bun This is simple grilled burger hit the spot The fries shoestring style I like that burger and fries packed in paper. 4 vintage look booths Counter seating for 6 Yes it's tiny Friendly service It's worth stopping by I'm not a dog person but they did look yummy They also have chili from the broth monger down the street Street parking you have to look for a spot side streets no meters read more

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First time at Dad's today. Breakfast sandwiches and hash browns. Reminded me of spots my family would go to when I was a boy in Iowa. Looking forward to lunch at Dad's soon. read more

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You're walking into sometime between 1968 and 1974 when you visit Dad's Dog and Burger in Lawrenceville, across the street from West Penn Hospital. Three formica booth/table sets that will seat four each and six seats at the counter. Order at the front, pay, and they'll run the food out to your table about ten minutes later. Ketchup and mustard in squeeze bottles at the table, along with napkin dispenser. T had a plain single cheeseburger and was entirely pleased. I had a double cheeseburger with everything but tomato. A double burger is generous: next time I might do a single. These are solid diner burgers. Nice soft bun, good garnishes. Dad's isn't pretending to be a gourmet joint with some magical secret mojo -- they sell burgers and dogs plain and simple. You will like your burger. The fry basket is enough for two people. These are Very Good Fries and will remind you of that place with the arches and the clown. The onion rings are frankly amazing. These are battered (yay) and relatively thickly cut. They were cooked perfectly: no sad slimy extraction of the onion from the batter when you take a bit with these rings. The portion is huge: easily enough for you and two of your friends. We are looking forward to going back to try the dogs. read more

I stopped in a little while ago just by chance when it started raining as I was waiting for the bus around the corner, and I don't think I've ever been so thankful for the rain. I ended up grabbing a cup of coffee and one of their breakfast ham and egg sandwiches and it was absolutely delicious. The coffee wasn't anything out of the ordinary but the food along with the setting made for an awesome, nostalgic diner vibe. I've been back a few times since to try their hot dogs and burgers and I'm more impressed each time. I always leave excited for the next time I'm able to come back! read more

Dad's Dog & Burger - Counter area - Burgers Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Consistently good burgers & hot dogs. Smiling and attentive staff. If you like the atmosphere of a classic, counter-style place with a few booths then this is your go-to. read more

This is my new favorite burger place in Pittsburgh. For several years now, I would recommend Moonlit at Dormont as the best burger in town (especially for those that enjoy smash burgers). But after trying Dad's twice this past month, I finally have a new top entry in my list. I've only tried the double cheeseburgers and fries, so I cannot comment on the other menu items. The cheeseburger was excellent both times. The patties are the star of the show, with excellent caramelization, crispy bites at the edges, and strong juicy flavor. I think I like the sauce at Moonlit better, but at the same time I appreciate a simpler burger that can stand on the strength of its patty alone without the need for a strong sauce---like this one does. The fries were also delicious. The interior of this place is successful at creating an atmosphere like old-school burger joints in America, and it will probably add to your experience if you can sit at the counter and watch while your order is getting prepared. The staff have been very friendly both times. Given how good the burger is, I would definitely give the other menu items a try (hot dogs, breakfast sandwiches, onion rings). But even before trying those, as someone that lives in Shadyside, I am so happy I can now enjoy such a great burger (and at a very reasonable price too!) essentially without leaving my neighborhood. read more

I really wanted to love this place but I didn't. It's just a burger. You can make it better at home. I'll give it to them, they don't advertise as a knockout burger. They just call themselves a hot dog and burger spot. I rank the burger a step above In-N-Out and a few below Shake Shack. The hot dog is terrible. I hate hot dogs. Cameryn likes hot dogs and hated these. She says a good plain hot dog needs to have grill marks which wasn't happening on this one The onion rings were awesome. By far the best thing there. But at the same time, the same onion rings I can go get at any bar or Chili's Inside was super small. 3 tables and about 6 barstools. If you go, don't plan on eating inside. You'll be lucky to get a spot. But I do love that about this spot too If this was the 60s this place would be awesome but in the burger game today this doesn't do it for me. Theres too many fire spots in the city to pick this one over them read more

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Saw the pictures and had to go. Well worth it, burgers are some of if not the best in Pittsburgh, fries hot and fresh. Homemade burger sauce was amazing. The staff was super friendly and had our food out in easily under ten minutes. The booths are spacious and the general look and vibe of the restaurant is super cool. read more

Good decent burger! People inside were really nice and the aesthetic of the place is really cool. Love the way they give you some matches but fries were just a little too salt but could've just been one of those days! read more

Dad's Dog & Burger - Cheeseburger combo - Burgers Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Lemme tell you. I go here hungover and it really is the burger to my dog. Food that will you up and give you the best sleep of your life. staff kind and friendly, but the interior feels like an episode of Riverdale, but I kinda dig it. read more

Really enjoyed my first meal here! My favorite was the chili hot dog with onions on it. The dog had a nice snap to it. The double cheeseburger was also very good. Chocolate milkshake and fries were also solid. The place itself has a throwback vibe and so does the food. I went within the first week of opening so wasn't the fastest service, but I expect with time they will have a better process! With that said the owners and employees were all great. Set expectations on the wait and were super kind Highly recommend this business not just for the food but bc of the people too! read more

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OMG! If you're into an old-style diner experience, this is your place. With kind service even during busyness, the staff adds to the atmosphere. The smashed burger had lots of flavor without being overly greasy with salty shoe strings. The hot dog, also not too greasy, tastes like a ballpark hotdog. Perfect stop after a day at the Bloomfield Saturday Market. Note that there is limited seating and there is no public restroom. I will be returning as soon as possible as it is also pretty affordable! read more

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Hot dogs that SNAP! They are the best of course ;-) Great tasting chili burgers as well the SNAPping chili cheese dog! Service is fast as fast as they can make it so be patient if they are busy. I'm not a shoestring fry kinda guy, but that's what they have when you 'make it a combo'! This place is legit and is the best (so far, I've found) around. GREAT JOB guys & gals at Dad's! read more

DELISH. Loved everything about Dad's! Visited on a Saturday for lunch and it was bustling but it didn't feel overcrowded. It's a no-fuss space with counter seating and a few booths. The menu is small but perfect! Some breakfast sandwiches, burgers, hot dogs, fries, onion rings, chili, milkshakes, and a root beer float. I always struggle with deciding what to pick at a restaurant, so this is helpful! Upon ordering at the counter, we snagged a booth and our food arrived at our table in just a few minutes. The cheeseburger was phenomenal. The bun was so soft, the lettuce was crisp, and the patty/cheese were perfectly hot and flavorful. Everything tasted nostalgic and familiar, but I can't pinpoint anywhere else in Pittsburgh with this style of burger! It's reminiscent of In-N-Out, perhaps? The fries are salty and crispy. The strawberry milkshake was an old-fashioned treat! My husband throughly enjoyed his hot dog with peppers and mustard. Next time we want to try things that feature Brothmonger's chili from down the street! Can't wait to return ASAP! read more

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Great food. Great service. Great ambiance. And if you stay long enough, they'll make the fry guy cry! Could not recommend this place enough. read more

The food was delicious and the price was great. They had a $5 deal that can be added for fries and a drink. Staff is very friendly.

Just left breakfast at Dad's. Perfect little spot on Liberty for classic diner feels (greatly lacking in the Burgh). Only a few tables inside so be wary of a wait! But worth the wait for a burger and milkshake! read more

Dad's Dog & Burger - Burgers Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Amazing experience at Dad 's Dog and burger in Bloomfield. Great service, love the vintage feel and ambiance. Super quick to order and get food served as well. This place rocks! read more

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Had the best burger ever from this place today. Can't wait to come back and try a hot dog! read more

Dad's Dog & Burger - Cheeseburger - Burgers Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania