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Dad's dog & burger is the perfect throwback sandwich spot for all your burger and fries cravings. The menu is obviously very limited to burgers and hotdogs, but definitely well worth the visit. And I think I found my favorite fish sandwich in Pittsburgh! The batter was perfectly crispy and cooked well. I got the half size side of onion rings which was the perfect amount for one person. I don't think I would've been able to eat anymore because they were so filling. I've heard their milkshakes are really good too and I definitely want to come back to try one. The staff was super nice as well!
My wife and I snuck in a quick lunch and it did not disappoint. Perfectly crispy burger patty with a delicious potato bun and quality toppings. onion rings were incredibly flavorful, and the fries were addictive! Only a few tables so try and go early or prepare for take out on a busy weekday. It's right next to West Penn hospital so it can get slammed with hospital employees. Overall, it's a time capsule. Feels like 1970's Pittsburgh and the prices are extremely reasonable.
This is the cutest, most nostalgic little burger shop! The service was a 10 out of 10 and the vibe was everything you could hope for. It really made you feel like you were stepping back into an old little burger shop. All of the ingredients were fresh, the burgers, fries, and milkshakes were absolutely delicious. We will definitely be back!
Food was still delicious I came on a Sunday and it was packed! The booths (3) were all taken and people were waiting outside to come in and order since it's so small and others were waiting for their orders. The staffs smiles never left even in the busy rush that never ended. one person still even asked me if I needed anything and if the food was ok. PLUS now you can order just a side of onion rings instead of a whole order, I still couldn't finish them though lol.
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!
Looking for a snappy hot dog cooked correctly on a flat top with French fries that are thin and crispy. We'll here you go, small place but enjoyable for a hot dog and a pile of fries. Very happy afterwards. Will come back and bring the fam.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Great retro vibe. Excellent dogs with a perfect snap, onion rings are off the charts delicious! Very friendly and welcoming staff, great service and great prices.
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.
27 days ago
Four of us stopped by around 2:15pm on a random Tuesday and it was pretty busy. It's pretty small inside and there's a few stools at the counter, three plastic booths that can fit four people each, plus two small round tables outside with two chairs each. Luckily table turnover was pretty fast and we didn't have to wait long for a booth. The food itself is tasty, filling, and inexpensive. We really enjoyed everything we got and liked the old school diner feel. We ordered, got our food, and ate everything in about half an hour which is crazy! read more
4 months ago
Dad's dog & burger is the perfect throwback sandwich spot for all your burger and fries cravings. The menu is obviously very limited to burgers and hotdogs, but definitely well worth the visit. And I think I found my favorite fish sandwich in Pittsburgh! The batter was perfectly crispy and cooked well. I got the half size side of onion rings which was the perfect amount for one person. I don't think I would've been able to eat anymore because they were so filling. I've heard their milkshakes are really good too and I definitely want to come back to try one. The staff was super nice as well! read more
My wife and I snuck in a quick lunch and it did not disappoint. Perfectly crispy burger patty with a delicious potato bun and quality toppings. onion rings were incredibly flavorful, and the fries were addictive! Only a few tables so try and go early or prepare for take out on a busy weekday. It's right next to West Penn hospital so it can get slammed with hospital employees. Overall, it's a time capsule. Feels like 1970's Pittsburgh and the prices are extremely reasonable. read more
2 months ago
This is the cutest, most nostalgic little burger shop! The service was a 10 out of 10 and the vibe was everything you could hope for. It really made you feel like you were stepping back into an old little burger shop. All of the ingredients were fresh, the burgers, fries, and milkshakes were absolutely delicious. We will definitely be back! read more
2 months ago
Food was still delicious I came on a Sunday and it was packed! The booths (3) were all taken and people were waiting outside to come in and order since it's so small and others were waiting for their orders. The staffs smiles never left even in the busy rush that never ended. one person still even asked me if I needed anything and if the food was ok. PLUS now you can order just a side of onion rings instead of a whole order, I still couldn't finish them though lol. read more
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
4 months ago
Looking for a snappy hot dog cooked correctly on a flat top with French fries that are thin and crispy. We'll here you go, small place but enjoyable for a hot dog and a pile of fries. Very happy afterwards. Will come back and bring the fam. read more
9 months ago
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
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
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
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
3 months ago
Great retro vibe. Excellent dogs with a perfect snap, onion rings are off the charts delicious! Very friendly and welcoming staff, great service and great prices. read more
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
4 months ago
9 months ago
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
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
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
1 year ago
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
9 months ago
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
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
10 months ago
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
1 month ago
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
9 months ago
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
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
1 year ago
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
9 months ago
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
6 months ago
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
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
9 months ago
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
1 year ago
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
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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