BLUF: fast, tasty, cozy. Four of us went for breakfast on a Sunday morning. We were afraid it would be pretty crowded because we got there at about 9:35. Luckily there were only a few people ahead of us and this place doesn't really good job of keeping people on a steady flow in and out. They do require that you have all of your party ready to sit before they'll sit you down. We waited perhaps 5 minutes to get a table for four. Among us we ordered the eggs benedict, biscuits and gravy, and their classic breakfast sandwich. Across the board it was all very tasty. The biscuits and gravy I think use a sweet or sausage that I'm used to, but it was still very good. One of the best things about the eggs benedict is that it didn't taste just like the sauce, which is common. Instead you got the full medley of flavors from the egg and all the fixings. We also got their classic Italian bread french toast which is so buttery by itself you really almost don't need syrup. Served by very friendly but very efficient waitresses. The only downside, which this restaurant can't really control, is that parking is a pain and is expensive. But that's just a nature of the way the Strip District has grown. We didn't have any other sandwiches but they look like they would be delicious and this would be a good place for a brunch or lunch as well. read more

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The food is good and our server was great. Parking is first come first serve, but street parking isn't hard to find. Everything is fine except for one of the managers? Heather with short blonde hair. The tension within the staff was just deafening. It was like I was eating in boot camp all over again. Which is extremely unusual for such a happy place. Hospitality work isn't for everyone. read more

I heard about this place thanks to AI and my research into the most quintessential Pittsburgh eats. Kelly O's was listed as a place that served the "pittsburgh salad" which seems to be a run of the mill house salad with fries and mounds of shredded cheese on top. Because most things are better with fries and cheddar cheese on top, logic indicates salad would be one of them. Fortunately, it is located in the vicinity of the strip district which one visiting Pittsburgh would likely visit at one point or another so the few block walk isn't a big ask. There is also parking! It's on the smaller side but we were able to grab a table about an hour before closing during the week. This does look like a place locals go but that is not something I can verify. I will say that it was on DDD which does provide some street cred as far as I am concerned. I already knew I was getting the salad. They have haluski as well which was also on my list of local foods to try so we were able to kill two birds with one stone. The salad was gigantic. It was probably about the size if not slightly smaller than the fucking massive serving bowl of salad my Mom used to put on the dinner table. The fries were delicious, loved the mound of shredded cheese, olives, cucumbers, all that good stuff was fresh and crisp. The greens were spring mix which I am not particularly fond of. It gets too wilty and it grosses me out so it definitely diminished my ability to enjoy the dish. I ate mostly the fries, some olives, and cucumbers. GF ate the haluski because it has some pork in it. She noted that it was 99% cabbage and almost no noodles which was a disappointment. Service was really good, shit came out quick and our server literally gave me a to go iced tea as we were getting the check it was fucking adorable. read more

Some breakfast spots just do it right. Just a straight up classic dinner with a staff that you know won't put up with much and has a seen a thing or two. They were on it with everything I needed like coffee refills! Great location where the parking is actually free! read more

Kelly O's Diner - O.M.G Breakfast w/ kielbasa - Diners Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Lived in Pittsburgh since forever ever (lived in NYC and Dallas for a bit), never tried Kelly's until this weekend before Barrel and Flow Fest and the staff, the food, the turkey options. I asked for a kids menu because I don't like large portions, everything on this plate was great. I ate everything but the yolk. Everyone who knows how I don't do eggs would be proud of me. I will definitely be back to Kelly's. read more

Kelly O's Diner - Diners Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Went around 8:30am and had no wait. The servers were super nice and kept the coffee refills coming ! The power play omelette is definitely a lot of eggs but it's delicious! Get the Italian bread because they have multiple jams on the table. The cinnamon roll will have you drooling it's amazing, light, and doesn't need anything added to it ! Old school dinner vibe, the perfect breakfast spot read more

Kelly O's Diner - Famous Grilled Cinnamon Roll - Diners Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Easily a 5/5! Very cool diner, that has everything tasting very homemade. Good service and quick. Highly recommend the biscuits and gravy. read more

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This place is a must when visiting Pittsburgh! Don't worry about the line outside, it's worth the wait! Food is amazing and staff is amazing! Heather is one of the best waitresses and she makes sure everyone is taken care of! Get the french toast with a side of home fries! read more

Kelly O's Diner - Diners Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

So good, way better than Pamela's. Quality food, fair prices, friendly service, and big portions. Cute diner feel-- highly recommend! Rell was awesome! read more

Great service and open early. Our train arrived Union Station at 5:30. By the time we got our bikes and cycled to Kelly O's it was open. Solid breakfast. Eggs sunny side up done perfectly. read more

If you're looking for that old-school diner feel. That has great customer service. You should go give this place a try. The food was phenomenal. A customer service was phenomenal. The vibe was phenomenal. Great place to start Your morning off & fill Your belly. Definitely be back for this one again.. Thanks Kelly O's for getting My day started off right..!! read more

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Kelly O's Diner was a true diner experience. It has more seating than it appears from the outside but busy on the weekends! This was my first time here, on a Sunday morning. We lucked out with a booth. There's a good variety of traditional diner style food options. It's very Pittsburgh - themed! My meal was the perfect amount of food (the Kelly O's Lil Bite and a side of grits). All of the food items were cooked perfectly and The fresh squeezed orange juice is a must try! The waitress was very friendly. I love that they have the specials playing on the screens inside. Will definitely be back. read more

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Like this spot more than Pamela's for sure, if not for the parking, then definitely for the prices! The service was phenomenal, I think we spoke with Kelly O's daughter (who was very welcoming!). The vibe is just very down to earth, classic Pittsburgh, and the tuna melt was great. We will be back soon! read more

While visiting the city for college tours, we were looking for breakfast places with ample parking on premise and found this place by happenstance. This place was busy serving breakfast on Saturday and we immediately knew this was the place where we could get in and out quickly. The waitresses were hustling and kitchen was fast. It's a small place with quirky diner ambiance. The orange juice is squeezed freshly and the best I've ever had. I would buy a gallon to go if it was available. Just try it. My husband and teenage son got the power play breakfast. To say the omelette was huge is an understatement. My teenager couldn't even eat the whole thing. I tried the grilled cinnamon roll and it was just ok. I was expecting to taste cinnamon and didn't. The little Kelly breakfast was good. I would go here again for the hometown food feeling. read more

Kelly O's Diner - Kelly O'S Lil Bite, Famous Grilled Cinnamon Roll - Diners Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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My boyfriend loves trying places that are on the food network. We came across this place for a Sunday morning (there are three locations). We had to wait in a line that went out the door at ten am ish. That popular! The wait wasn't bad - the place is hopping! Very diner-style and cozy, with your vintage styled tables and colorful plates. There is an outdoor patio to sit at. He got the Pittsburgh Benedict (eggs Benedict over pierogi, kielbasa and potatoes). I got the western omelette. He got a black coffee and a straight shot of espresso. I had a latte. Food was so good, fresh, unique personal flavor and large portions. Definitely will come through while in town again. read more

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The quintessential neighborhood old-school diner experience. It was popping on a Monday at 10 am, so I can't imagine what the weekends would be like. In true Pittsburgh style, the waitresses are very efficient and will call you "hon" (even if you are much older than them). Kelly O's claim to fame is an appearance on Diners, Drive Ins and Dives. The Philly cheesesteak omelette was jam packed with gooey cheese, perfectly cooked steak and crisp veggies. The home fries needed salt, but were nicely crispy. Orange juice is fresh squeezed to order. Portions are large - you will not leave hungry. They have a small parking lot and do not take reservations. read more

Kelly O's Diner - Omelette and home fries - Diners Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

The unique haluski plate saved this place, but it was quite a let down. Uninviting place, bright lighting, and very slow service. Nothing special about the food we tried, and very confused about the many recommendations. 2.5 stars. read more

Kelly O's Diner - Haluski - Diners Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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This is somewhat difficult to write since I do like Kelly-O's. However, I would certainly not want anyone else to go through this but it all depends on your server. Two of us got there at 8:30AM. The place was pretty full with what I guessed were pre-work diners. Closer to nine, the place was almost empty. It was just us, the booth next to us and a booth on the other side of the room. At around 9:30AM, our server came to the booth and told us that we had to leave. What do you say to that. No one came to the booth next to us and they were there before we got there. WE were told that we were in one of her three booths and that we need to leave now. I turned around, and as I mentioned earlier, the place was 85-90% empty. We still left a tip but to this day, I will not set foot in the place. I will occasionally travel out to the North Hills and patronize that location. Food, atmosphere, SOME of the staff are great but if you sit in grandma's booth your time is short! read more

Pretty cool diner visited by Guy Fieri . Not too busy this past Monday, however there was some confusion regarding seating (one waitress said our table was ready , the other waitress said no.. it got figured out eventually ) . I ordered a kielbasa omelette and my companion ordered the chicken fried steak . Food came out in generous portions and fast . Quite tasty . Vibe is fun but hectic . A solid diner . read more

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I don't know what the hype of this place is all about. The food was average at best. The home fries were actually chunks of potatoes which was awesome, outside of that there are far better diners. If you want the true pittsburgh mom service this is def the place to come, yikes! read more

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Friendly staff and great ambiance. Good selection of food at reasonable prices. My breakfast was delicious. read more

Kelly O's Diner - Mural on side of building - Diners Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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When in the Strip District make sure to stop by for an AWESOME breakfast. Staff is super cool and attentive. Prices are fair but the food is worth more yummy! read more

Kelly O's Diner - Philly Omelet - Diners Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Strip District Location Airica is such a wonderful waitress! Professional, friendly and knowledgeable. Very attentive and knew all available options! She is a big asset! read more

Chose to come here for breakfast while visiting the area due to it being featured on Triple D. Can't say we were overly impressed, but it wasn't bad. Grits were hard, we've had better corned beef hash, and our waitress wasn't the friendliest. read more

Kelly O's Diner - Diners Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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stopped by for brunch! this place has such a great variety of menu items, and everything we had was delicious. We were definitely feeling more of a lunch vibe this day rather than bfast, but i've heard amazing things about their scramble and their waffles! will def be back to try more items. read more

Kelly O's Diner - Philly Steak - Diners Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Very good breakfast. You may have seen about it from diners drive ins and dives. If so you'll find a good breakfast/lunch with a few spins on classic breakfast. I like it because while it's busy it's still faster to seating than Pamela's in the strip (also good, just has been a long wait for us). I would go again. read more

Kelly O's Diner - Famous Breakfast - Diners Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Great menu, food was excellent, quick service, a Pittsburgh experience, old time setup decor, feels like you go back in time

Kelly O's is my favorite diner and a Pittsburgh classic that's been featured on Guy Fierari's "Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives". There's probably going to be a bit of a wait if you go on the weekend, but the line moves fast and it's always worth it. The servers are friendly and efficient, always making sure your coffee cup doesn't run dry or that you have all the condiments you need. Menu-wise, you can't go wrong and they have a good variety of dishes that makes it hard to narrow down your choice! Not to mention, they always have amazing specials too, so make sure you look at what they're featuring that day before making your final decision. No matter what you choose though, I always recommend starting off with their cinnamon roll. It's one of the best I've had, and it's unique in that it's flattened out (like it's been grilled or put on a waffle iron), making it extra moist and delicious. I'm not usually a big "sweets for breakfast" person but my husband and I demolished that cinnamon roll within a matter of minutes. Long story short, I highly recommend everybody experience Kelly O's at least once! read more

Decent, no real issue. I was starving so this was perfect. We sat at the bar, just felt weird not knowing where to put my big arse coat. The bar is buzzing and the ladies all worked well together and they were the epitome of what Pittsburgh reminds me of (that's a good thing.) I wanted to try this special they had with French toast and then the breakfast meats stuffed in-between - wayyyyy better than a McGriddle. Cinnamon roll was good and something everyone should try. Part of my bodyweight is cinnamon, so had to. I also appreciated the fresh squeezed orange juice mechanism in front of me at the bar. read more

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I love breakfast and this menu item had me as soon as I saw roasted red peppers! From the menu: 2 boasted eggs over hot sausage, roasted red peppers, onions, and provolone on an English muffin. You can order toast and shredded potatoes which I recommend. They blend well with the dish. The dish was incredible!!! What a fantastic menu item!!! It was so refreshing getting something different for a change. My boyfriend isnt a fan of eggs so we are always hitting diners so he can get a burger. He loved his burger and I and I had a few of his fries. I love the fries too!! They were cooked perfectly and were just the right size. We were there early so we were able to find parking in the parking lot which is a nice bonus. We can't wait to return! read more

Kelly O's Diner - Hot mama is amazing - Diners Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

I can never say enough great things about this diner! The service is incredible - with a line for 4 or 5 groups ahead of us they were able to seat us within 10 minutes and had our food out to us in less than 15 minutes with coffee refills sooner than we could ask! Even with a packed house the service was thoughtful and timely - I saw a busser even get under the table to grab dropped straw wrappers and scraps!!! The food is great every time - I've been bringing my out of town friends here and it never disappoints. I had the philly steak on the original breakfast sandwich and it's as good as it sounds. The servers mesh well and give the diner a community vibe as they work like cogs in a machine. I love this place and will come back often as possible (which helps that it can be affordable for city/strip district breakfast). read more

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Forget Pamala's, Kelly O's is the best in the Strip! The food, the service and staff are amazing. Plus, parking!! A must do!

Stopped here on a Sunday morning for some food - we drove past it the night before and decided to venture out for breakfast rather than our usual hotel freebie. They have their own parking lot - which we took advantage of and got lucky with a spot. There was a party waiting in front of us, despite several tables clearing out and the place being busy. We opted to sit at the bar as there were two open stools. Ordered coffee and a water. They were very busy - but I will say the weakest part of the experience was their coffee. It was quite possibly the worst coffee I've had. Tasted like hot water - no flavor at all. And I'm not even a coffee snob - my normal coffee is with dollar store creamer. Anyway - ordered the custom omelette with sausage and cheese, as well as the hashbrowns. This was very good - good amount of ingredients and plenty of eggs to it. We also shared a world famous grilled cinnamon bun which - if it isn't world famous, it is in my book. Wow. So simple but so good. Waitresses each attended Toni's with being at the bar - very friendly and attentive. Sound was pretty standard for a busy breakfast spot. Overall very good - I'll get fresh squeezed OJ next time instead. read more

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This is one of my go to breakfast place in Pittsburgh. It's a classic diner vibe and you can't go wrong with almost anything on the menu. The service is quick and the staff are friendly. I often get the raisin French toast which is amazing! I'm not sure why more people don't make raisin bread into French toast... it's so good! Also I had a side of bacon which was cooked well and you get like 3-4 large bacon pieces with the side which is nice. read more

Kelly O's Diner - Homemade Raisin French Toast - Diners Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

We came here at 11am on a saturday morning and there was a fat line out the door. Waited about 30 minutes outside but the line moved quick and everyone in line recommended that we stay. Sat in and felt like a real real diner. Hustle and bustle, smell of fresh fresh food. And a perfect mix of sweet and savory in the dishes. We got the Pittsburgh eggs benedict and italian french toast and wow. This was a perfect amount of food for the both of us (we both tend to eat a little bit on the lighter end in the mornings). Doused with cholula hot sauce, this was a delicious solid breakfast meal with rly nice diner vibes all around. Not sure if I would wait 30 again but if in the area I would def choose this diner as a go to for brekky. read more

Kelly O's Diner - Diners Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

This place is a real gem! Very glad I went! It was delicious, super old school diner vibe. Service was fast and nice staff. It does get pretty busy here and you are only seated if all your party has arrived. But I think it's totally worth it! read more

Kelly O's Diner - Shaw-na with French toast - Diners Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Food is always good, service in my opinion is iffy!!! Some servers tend to give the regulars more attention ‍ i understand but im not like everyone else I always tip because I work in the industry so I know!! The ambiance is 50's diner the location in the strip is kind of small but definitely a must try!! read more

It is nice that they have their own parking lot. And when we came inside , there is more room than I was expecting. We were greeted and seated right away. Everyone seemed very happy. Our waitress kept us updated on our order. When are food arrived, the portions were not small. A very good breakfast for your money. Also, keep an eye on your coffee cup, they are constantly trying to give you a refill. I'm happy I tried this Kelly O's. It's just as good as the one in Pines Plaza. read more

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So today I went into my favorite breakfast place because it's like family to me and today is the 1 year anniversary of my mom being gone so I was having a rough morning I usually sit for a while and drink coffee and water before I order my meal well the music was playing and one of the cooks was singing and it was just a all around good vibe so I popped my head in never going fully back there and said great job thank you when the guy that runs the kitchen (Darran) whom I've and numerous people have had words or problems with walks up to me and says could you move I usually don't say anything to him I don't even try to look his way even though he will come in the window and stare at me come out and look at me it makes me feel like he wants a reaction well today I said to him "you could of said excuse me instead of being rude" so he proceeded to get smart and even more rude of course I said things back because of the space I was already in which caused me to leave without ordering anything to eat I've been going there for a few years now and I have never had a problem with anyone that works there except him he is a very disrespectful person and doesn't know how to talk to people and I don't think I'll be going back until he's gone or something is done about his mouth and attitude with women I have a lot over love and respect for Kelly her daughter son in law and all of the other employees but he makes me very uncomfortable when I come in when he's working and he's always there read more

Kelly O's over Pamelas. I have not been able to find a good diner and finally came across Kelly O's. Pancakes are perfectly fluffy and eggs are perfect. Coffee is good and prices are perfect. The waitresses are nice and friendly and I hope to be a regular for them! Food came out super fast (which was good because I was starving). The inside was clean and bright. I will make the journey from Oakland to the strip frequently for this place! read more

Kelly O's Diner - Seana's Favorite - Diners Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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