Home fries were cooked to perfection and the chocolate milk was extra chocolatey. (Best I ever…read morehad) Great food, helpful staff and nice dining experience!!!!!

Such a cute location and very clean. The staff were friendly. The menu offered many things. I had…read morethe chicken and biscuits with gravy.

So this place is a long-term local favorite... You could totally tell. And not quite sure if people…read morehave become loyal because of location or because of the specials such as prime rib and really great hearty meals... But I can tell you your breakfast was very traditional. Nothing super exotic or trendy. I'm a Southern girl so I was looking forward to getting country fried steak, gravy and eggs... They're country fried steak is a special that's named after the owner or one of its friends or something... And all it is is steak and gravy... Kind of interesting for a breakfast dish. No eggs. And was one of the most expensive meals so adding eggs would have really put it over the top for breakfast. So I elected to go with a variation of hash browns that I'm accustomed to getting the south from waffle House... Scattered, diced which means tomatoes, and covered which means slice of cheese. Although they restrict the ability to buy beer and wine in grocery stores in Pennsylvania, there is no restriction on when you can get a alcoholic beverage like there is in the south... Bloody Mary with breakfast at 9:00 a.m.. there was a long line to wait for a table so my friend who's the local went to the other entrance for the package store and saw there was ample room at the bar so that's where we went. We split an omelette and got some bacon on the side. The bacon was clearly oven baked and extremely crispy and is barely flavorful. The waitress was nice and attentive at the bar. And she had the southern charm of calling us honey and sweetie even though she was younger than us. My friend says she used to come by there often when her kids were younger or for their weekly specials. It's a large restaurant so plenty of tables in the traditional space. And I guess because of not having extra weight stuff they didn't encourage sitting in the bar... We sat at the bar so had the direct attention of the bartender. You can see from the menu there's lots of options for food which is probably why it's such a popular place.

Local Monroeville flavor. Big portions... and just that hometown dive that every town needs!!…read more Being Gateway alumni, there is something nostalgic about Gateway Grill. Circling the small parking lot looking for your spot, reminiscing on the alumni sports team photos on the walls, and doing the twist in the entryway to navigate your way to your takeout, Gateway Grill is not much... but the food is usually fire!!! The pizza slices have big bubbling crusts with pepperoni so rustic cut that you will wonder if they accidentally gave you the whole piece... over and over again. Don't sleep on their meatball pizza. Because you will have basically full size meatballs for every slice... and they are delightful. We had family in and bought a large order - and we opted to try their sandwiches. The Chuck Roast sandwich and Turkey Rachel both sounded delicious... and Gateway Grill does have fresh smoked meats too! Takeout is a trip. In a full restaurant, you have to kinda stand in the way at the front counter and flag down someone to grab your order. But they definitely do a lot of to-go pizzas so you'll be able to handle it. Unfortunately, with their current to-go containers, the sandwiches ended up being sopping wet with condensation... the bottom toasted bread on both was basically dripping instead of crunchy. The fries had lost all texture too- air fryer to the rescue. I'd still recommend going - just stick to only pizza when ordering takeout until they find a way to ensure quality of other options.

Wow what great service and food. Top quality taste and generous portions…read more We came for breakfast and had a Cleopatra omelette and fruit bowl and coffee. We decided to sit out on the front as it's summer and shaded in the am. Felt like we were on a trip to Italy or France! Great atmosphere inside as well. Very funky and friendly! The omelette was topped with a half avocado , and pesto. The center had spinach and mushrooms and baby tomatoes. It was quite amazing.... Please see pics. My fruit salad was very generously portioned. All was very fresh. Service was a ten! We definitely will be back to try more!

Stopped in for brunch on a Sunday morning. They were steadily busy, but there were always a couple…read moretables open and not a wait to be seated. The seating is a bit tight, though. The walls are painted with famous people, adding to their unique vibe. We ordered the Donatello eggs Benedict with goat cheese, avocado, and red peppers, and the nutcracker, which was cheesy pancakes with fruit and dipping sauces. The food was really good, and everything tasted hot and fresh. I also liked the variety of options they had which made it hard to choose! The servers weren't overly friendly or attentive but did their jobs.

Join the waitlist in advance and even a big party slips right in... we had 8 of us for a weekend…read morebrunch at 11:30 AM... their literal prime time.. and our table was waiting for us like royalty. The menu had a few new seasonal options, but the coolest part was the waiter remembering me from a few months prior when I only had been served by him the one time and was with a completely different group of people this time!! Things like that make you want to come back more - GREAT customer service and hospitality We ordered four orders of Million Dollar Bacon as an appetizer and it was a hack as everyone could then choose the bacon of their choice - do you prefer crispy or chewy? We also tried their new Barbacoa bowl! It was weird to not have a base- probably better described as a normal breakfast plate - but still delightful - fresh avocado, juicy lime wedges, barbacoa with a nice amount of spice, and a very fresh pico.

We don't get here enough. We came for lunch and enjoyed it. We split the bacon because you have to…read morehave their . I did the 2 For mela with half a club sandwich and half honey pecan salad because I couldn't choose. Both were tasty. My girlfriend had the BEC sandwich with potatoes. Very filling. I realize they make their own ketchup but it's not Heinz ketchup so I dropped a star. IYKYK.

Beautiful historical location, prompt and friendly service, broad menu! Really enjoyed by breakfast…read morehere. Their drink menu is impressive and would be a fun happy hour spot. My Root juice drink was tasty; made me feel healthy after a week of dining out indiscriminately. The server recommended the Kazaam (shakshuka) dish, and it was solid! I eat a lot of this and it didn't disappoint! The toast was particularly good. Loved the fried shallots for a little crunch, too, otherwise it's a pretty slop-heavy meal, texture-wise.

The Speckled Egg was the first stop after arriving in Pittsburgh. My husband and I dined inside and…read morewere welcomed by the sweetest waitress. Angela was professional and attentive, she absolutely did an amazing job! Kindness goes a long way and she mastered that! The food was just as delightful. I enjoyed the Turmeric Chicken Salad - the moist chicken, sweet raisins, and strong taste of turmeric were shockingly well balanced in flavor. It was great. The French Toast was another interesting combination. The strawberry jam with syrup made this the perfect sweet treat. Lastly, my husband left no crumbs with his Patty Melt. He ate it just as quickly as it came! While I wish the interior design had been given more thought--such as displaying pictures, murals, and nicely arranged flowers on the tables to enhance the experience--the food more than made up for what the interior lacked. We both had a wonderful experience here and would highly recommend it to others.

We stopped by on Saturday around 3pm to specifically use the karaoke room. I called ahead of time…read moreand was told that the karaoke room didn't take reservations and that we just had to show up. When we got there, there was a group in there but we were told it would be a half hour wait. We decided to wait at the bar. It was a little difficult to flag down a bartender. We the played the giant connect four game but out of the two available, one was broken and would just hold the chips in place. After the group got out of the room, it took a while for the staff to clean the room but then we were able to use it. The room's technology wasn't great - when you were using the tablet to pick another song, the screen with the lyrics would sometimes freeze. Additionally, there were two mics but most of the time the one didn't work and the other one required that you stand in certain spots in the room. It was only $15 per hour to use the room but I'm not sure I would come back and use it.

I was really looking forward to trying Shorty's at the Waterfront, but unfortunately our experience…read morewas extremely disappointing. We were visiting from California and were excited to eat here, so we had a few questions about the menu. The Black female employee who helped us was very short and rude when answering our questions, making us feel like we were inconveniencing her simply for asking. To make matters worse, the cups we were given were dirty. When we politely asked for the tab because we no longer felt comfortable staying, she responded by saying, "It's cool, you all can just leave." That level of customer service was shocking. Earlier, she had also rudely asked our group if we could move to another area of the restaurant because they had a large party coming in. We were happy to accommodate the request, but the way it was communicated came across as dismissive and disrespectful. I understand everyone has difficult days, and I always try to give people grace. Throughout the entire interaction, our group remained polite and respectful. We simply wanted to enjoy a good meal while visiting from out of town. I'm genuinely disappointed because we went out of our way to come here based on its reputation, only to leave feeling unwelcome. I hope management addresses both the cleanliness issues and the level of customer service, because no guest should be treated this way.

Cute coffee shop with great flavors and faith in downtown Irwin!…read more Nestled right in Irwin, White Tree Cafe & Coffeehouse has a small town vibe with big bold options! During the day, they had ample street parking and the cute patio is such a wonderful touch to enjoy a coffee on a beautiful day. We came for a light lunch and midday pick-me-up, so we chose the Cookie Butter Cold Brew, Iced Oatmilk Vanilla Latte, Grilled Chicken Bacon Ranch Panini, and a Croissant. The drinks were delicious! The Cookie Butter Cold Brew was a monthly signature drink, but I would get it as often as I can! The crumbles of cookie with the pillowy cold foam was such a refreshing coffee. The latte was perfection too. They definitely make great coffee drinks. The panini was freshly made with sous vide chicken, fresh bacon, and ample ranch dressing to dip in!! The chips were Metro Deli Kettle Chips- which is a new brand for me, but very well resembled a fresh homemade chip. The croissant was so good that we went back up to check out their other baked good options. We grabbed a Breakfast Cookie. It was a peanut butter cookie with oats and chocolate chips. The size was big enough to split and warmed up for a second... the cookie is ooey gooey!! The decor is so unique with a pin map to show where the coffee is sourced to a mini book shop to read while sitting or buy to take home. They are clearly a faith based organization with tons of great kids books based on faith and a selection of Bibles too. They also have a stock of board games ready for any patron to bust out enjoy even more fun!! The staff is so sweet. They deliver your food orders to your table and were great to talk to for recommendations and about the store!

Good coffee, nice environs. In Irwin on Main St. Main St. is pretty boring mostly, this brings a…read morepick me up boost to the community. Lots of people casually talking/meeting/chilling/dating. Outside is nice..... tables with umbrellas. Inside is cozy. Service is friendly. It's just a nice coffee shop. Starbucks is a 5 min drive if that's your poison.

Great food. Great service! Wonderful atmosphere and a unique vibe. Will definitely come back when…read morein town!

This little restaurant was terrific. (I've only been there once, so far.)…read moreI parked in the back (metered) lot and we entered through the the basement via an alley door, which was a neat experience. But, there is also a regular front door. Our server was very friendly and pleasant, and our food was delicious with good portions for a good price.

I recently visited the Herminie Diner, and it was amazing! The food was top-notch, and the service…read morewas outstanding. Their sausage may be the best in Western Pennsylvania! If you're visiting for breakfast on the weekend, be sure to arrive early and on time because it gets busy. Great food, excellent service, and a welcoming atmosphere. Just remember--it is a cash-only business.

Service was attentive, portions were generous. The owner seems invested and circulated through the…read moredining area. Casual atmosphere.

We came here for our 58th anniversary, and were seated exactly where we wanted, and were sipping…read moreour drinks, when a sweet young lady asked if we would mind moving. They wanted to join our table with two other others to accommodate a larger party. I was a bit annoyed, but we complied. Soon the manager came over and apologized profusely then said that because they had to move us on a special day, he would comp our meal. That is a good manager. Even had he not done that, I would have praised the restaurant and the meal. Service was excellent, I got an old school drink, which was made perfectly, and our steaks were fantastic. We were happy not to be upstairs where it sounded extremely lively. We are old, and a booth, near the bar was exactly what proved to be the best place for us. If we go back to Pittsburgh, we will eat here again.

3.6, but I'll round up to 4 for service. First off, really appreciated the woman serving. She was…read morevery knowledgeable about the menu and helpful (when the other server forgot to bring a spoon with the French onion soup, I went to the bar and she gave me one right away). The French onion soup was a banger. Very savory and salty, nice layer of cheese on top, and plenty of cooked onions. They hit and did not miss. The entrée was good - gnocchi with sliced chicken atop a sort of corn elote / chowder / cojito confection. The gnocchi were stuffed with asiago, but I tasted more corn flavor than any asiago. I'd say, for the price of the food (and wasn't cheap), it wasn't out of this world flavor-wise. But the vibes were cool and the cocktails looked interesting. I'd cone here again to try another dish.