What a time capsule this diner is. Cool old school vibe with lots seating. They had a large menu…read morewith lots of breakfast lunch and dinner options. Services was great. Friendly and fast.

It's not like I was looking for a greasy spoon, but the weather was so frosty and my energy level…read morediminished by a long day of driving in the Laurel Highlands, that this became a convenient dining stop close to my hotel. It was a typical retro-vintage stop inside, and I was forewarned by the veteran waitress they were open only for the next half-hour. I reassured her I was not planning to stay long. It must've been the end of a long shift for her because she was grumbling to the busboy about the other waitress who decided to leave early. This other woman, clearly the 'Kiss Mah Grits' type, alienated me by calling me Mr. Miyagi and cackling about it to the rest of the staff. I thought I might be expected to recite lines from "The Karate Kid". Instead I ordered the $11.25 Grilled Meatloaf Melt, which came with quite a slice covered in fried onions and melted Swiss cheese barely held together by the toasted rye bread. It was on the greasy side, and the fries were dried out (Photo 10). What would Mr. Miyagi say? FOOD - 3 stars...meatloaf and fries on the middling side AMBIANCE - 3.5 stars...classic diner with naugahyde SERVICE - 3 stars...a step back in time TOTAL - 3 stars...if you're in the mood for a greasy spoon RELATED - Exploring Pittsburgh? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/el8ZxqDEGE

A must stop when you arr in the Strip District. Wait is not…read moretoo bad and they keep the line moving and tables cleaned. Pancakes- thin, crispy edges and butterycin taste. Bacon- crispy with a hint of hickory Potatoes- best around, crispy, full of flavor with hints of onion and butter

Pamela's Diner is an absolute must if you're in Pittsburgh. We were in town for the Texans game…read more(and a big win !), and stopping here made the trip even better. The hotcakes were hands-down the BEST--perfectly thin, fluffy, and packed with flavor. Our waitress was super sweet as well! The atmosphere was classic diner charm, the service was friendly and efficient, and the food came out hot and fresh. If we ever make it back to Pittsburgh, Pamela's will 100% be our first stop. Highly recommend! Love Houston natives

Very cool dinner experience. Staff is super friendly and nice! Place has an old school dinner feel,…read morebut new and clean inside. The pickle and cole slaw is excellent. I got the French dip and fries and had so much flavor. My girlfriend got the gyro and it was delicious. You can tell the tzatziki sauce is homemade. It was amazing! I been here for breakfast as well and it's also great.

Good Food and good service. When I visit Pittsburgh, I always come here multiple times. They have…read morean extensive menu. I recommend the Central Chicken Sandwich and the Greek Salad. The french fries use to be better but are still ok. I recommend substituting and getting the sweet potato fries these days. The restaurant is very lively. Lots of families, depending on the time of day. Service has almost always been good, even when they are busy. I'm pretty sure the owner (& or manager) walks around to check on how things are going. Quality spot!

Very friendly people, we had breakfast and it was very good! Would recommend to go there and get a…read moregreat breakfast!

I've been going to Nadine's for as long as I can remember and it's always been a good experience…read more This South Side, no-nonsense bar/restaurant puts out some darn good bar-style comfort food. By the way, when I say no-nonsense, it's no joke...food is served on paper plates. This beer & shot dive bar is as old school Pittsburgh as you can get. Service is no-nonsense, old school, and good.

You'll feel at home, Treated like family. Really the best breakfast spot in Pittsburgh if you want…read morecozy comfort. Grandma Bs consistently serves crispy hot fresh off the griddle pancakes. May this Pittsburgh staple forever stay in Business and be sure to spend your money here.

This is what I consider a hidden gem in the Hills! The place is small and a bit dated but the owner…read moreis a great guy and makes everyone feel welcome. This is definitely a neighborhood favorite as I observed lots a togo orders being picked up. Everything is cooked to order and smells as good as it tastes. My friend and I ordered the big G breakfast which consisted of French toast, eggs, turkey sausage and grits or potatoes. Everything was delicious and fulfilling. I would definitely recommend coming here for breakfast or early brunch if in the area and I plan on coming back as well.

My wife and I were clearing out of town after an excellent first visit to Pittsburgh. We needed the…read moreperfect place to fill up before a day of driving. I had mentioned a nearby diner to a fan I met at the game the night before and he scoffed at me and told me all about DeLuca's. He was passionate about the hot sausage and the griddle toasted Italian bread and I knew we would give it a shot! Turns out, he was absolutely right! DeLuca's is exactly what I'm looking for in a diner! Old school place, seating was comfortable, and our waitress made us feel right at home! I went with the Steel City and that included everything! Pancakes (which our lovely waitress added complimentary bananas to), hot sausage, bacon, home fries, eggs, and Italian bread toast. Everything was cooked perfectly! Hot sausage and eggs made a perfect sandwich on that bread! My wife had a delicious omelette. Such a wonderful send off from Pittsburgh!

The food portions are large. The service is fun and pleasant, the surrounding is just like a diner…read moreshould ever be....loud, fun, fast paced, neighborhood feel and good people watching.... lol you name it- it's HERE. My first time was on a busy weekend, and my second time is during the week. Both times we have the same waitress, and each time she was delighting, funny, and head stories. That's what I love about this awesome nostalgic diner. If you're in the strip district, you must come and visit!!!

Came for breakfast on a Friday. Not too busy and service was great!…read more Got the salmon toast and it was delicious. Everything on the menu looked great. Would love to come back.

The diner is chill, noise level is great, and the atmosphere is relaxing. Service was good as well;…read moreour waitress was laid-back. The restaurant serves Arabic food and dishes from Jerusalem. The deluxe shakshuka was the best shakshuka I've had so far. I picked the lamb and beef sausage, which was delicious, and the sourdough bread that came with it was excellent. I also like that they have decaf coffee with free refills. Prices were affordable, and the portions were just right. Overall, it was a great experience, and I'll definitely be coming back. As a side note, on-street parking can take some time to find since Squirrel Hill tends to be busy, but we eventually find one that's a block away.

If you're looking for that old-school diner feel. That has great customer service. You should go…read moregive 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..!!

I heard about this place thanks to AI and my research into the most quintessential Pittsburgh eats…read more 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.

Tables are a bit jammed in there, but it's a good neighborhood diner. The service was friendly and…read morethe food was delicious. There's a parking lot just down the block, so you don't have to park on the street. Be aware that they're CASH ONLY. I haven't heard of that in a restaurant - especially post-pandemic. Fortunately, my dad noticed that on their website.

Joe's Rusty Nail knows how to do breakfast right! We stopped by last Saturday, and the food was…read morefantastic, but the real star of the show was Bonnie. She was on top of everything, keeping our drinks full, checking in at just the right moments, and making us feel truly welcome. Service like that is rare! I had a little bit of everything breakfast wise, and it was all phenomenal, hearty portions, great prices, and full of flavor. Plus, we even got to sit in Mr. McFeely's legendary seat! I do have to go back and try the Reuben because I saw a number of people eating it and it looked really good. Some diners are slipping, but not Joe's Rusty Nail! If you want great food, great vibes and amazing service, go see Bonnie at ajoes crusty Nail, you won't regret it!

Wow - what an absolute hidden gem! This place is such an incredible little find in the Northside…read moreand honestly feels like stepping into another era in the best possible way. From the second we walked in, the atmosphere was so charming and nostalgic, right down to the unbelievably reasonable prices. It's the kind of spot that instantly makes you feel comfortable and keeps you entertained the entire time you're there. We sat at the bar and were greeted right away with coffee and water while we looked over the menu. One of the coolest parts was being able to watch the food being prepared right in front of us - the entire vibe of the room felt lively, authentic, and honestly hilarious at times. Between the conversations, the energy behind the counter, and the overall ambiance, it genuinely felt like dinner and a comedy show wrapped into one. We ordered the vegetable omelet and the pancake special, and both came out piping hot and absolutely delicious. Everything tasted homemade, fresh, and comforting in the way classic breakfast spots should. You can tell this place has character, heart, and a loyal following for a reason. This is truly one of those spots that deserves way more attention and is 100% worth stopping into if you're in the area. And if you're a fan of Mayor of Kingstown, you definitely need to check this place out!

It's a greasy spoon ol'fashion diner. From the locals I am told open and closed periodically…read more Having breakfast here now. .....fresh and hot!