The Dor-Stop is everything you want from a classic diner experience! I went on a weekday morning and it was still busy. The line moved quickly and the waitress was fantastic and very attentive. The German potato pancakes are fantastic and you can't miss them. Looking forward to my next breakfast there already! read more

It had been quite a while since I was able to make it to Dor-Stop, and finding an opportunity in a weekday was the excuse I needed. The restaurant had a few guests but they certainly weren't busy. My waitress was incredibly friendly and efficient while keeping my coffee hot. The eggs and sausage were both perfectly cooked but I found the pancakes to be incredibly disappointing as they were way too dense and chewy. The other downside being it took almost 30 minutes for my meal to come out despite the minimal crowd. read more

The Dor-Stop Restaurant - Blueberry pancakes with eggs and sausage - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

I live eight minutes away from this restaurant, and my food arrived cold, not lukewarm, cold. My hollandaise sauce was like cold butter. My Lyonnaise potatoes were... absolutely disgusting. They were not seasoned and they look stale. Yuck. read more

The Dor-Stop Restaurant - Lyonnaise potatoes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Well Dor-Stop does it again. My wife and I were undecided on brunch and she suggested we head to Dormont for Dor-Stop. I didn't argue, I love this place. She hasn't been here in years however. It was Sunday around 12:30 when we arrived. The tiny restaurant was full, but we put our names on the wait list and only waited 10 minutes before being seated. I had to order the same thing I did last time, the egg combo; two eggs over easy, upgrade to cinnamon apple pancakes and then sausage patties. My wife also did an egg combo, she however had a waffle with strawberries and whipped cream and bacon. I again loved my meal. I swear the cinnamon apple pancakes are the best pancakes I've ever had. The sausage patties were very good too. My wife also loved her waffle, so much so that she said I'm going to finish this thing. But alas, the food was too much for both of us and neither of us was able to finish our meals. The place does a great business and you never wait long for your food. It's crazy how small the kitchen is, but they had 4 guys working hard in there. I will most definitely be back. read more

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5/3/25 Ate List: Western Omlette - 8.7 German Potato Pancakes - 8.4 If you want the "homey" neighborhood diner experience, look no further. Every time I stop in, it's a reminder of what every town needs more of (always). Every dish I've gotten here has been incredible. Western Omlette, cooked perfectly, great portion size. Tried Grits for the very first time, tasty, have nothing to compare them to but they were solid. And the German Potato Pancakes were amazing. Did not need/want the sour cream or apple sauce here but if those strike your fancy, could see those enhancing your experience. Dor-Stop is a top 5 breakfast in town for me. read more

The Dor-Stop Restaurant - German Potato Pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Service amazing and friendly. Food great. Got the egg combo. So much food. The pancakes are like cornbread. Highly recommend. I feel like I'm in the mountains. read more

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Tried this place for the first time and was pleasantly surprised. Gives a diner vibe and is quite quaint. We were greeted and seated right away. Our waitress was friendly and full of energy. She took good care of us while we were there. I ordered the potato pancake breakfast with dippy eggs and toast. The portions were huge! Everything was delicious. I highly recommend giving this place a try. read more

The Dor-Stop Restaurant - Potato Pancake Breakfast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Went in before 10 am rush. Sat immediately the small town diner feel is spot on. Coffee was diner quality, food was solid and the service attentive. Notable is the Raspberry FT definitely worth a try as we will be back. read more

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A friend and I decided to stop by after a morning run. We thought they would be super busy for a Saturday morning at 11 am but it wasn't too bad. I ordered the Raspberry French Toast with sausage and it was absolutely delicious. It was sweet but not too sweet and had a nice crunch to it. My friend got an omelette with toast and fruit. She liked her omelette a lot. The inside is like a typical diner but very homey. Our server was friendly and the food came out in a reasonable time. This is my second time visiting so I will for sure be back again. read more

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The waitress was very friendly. I thought the portions were small for the price. But the food was delicious. Very limited street parking. read more

The Dor-Stop Restaurant - Banana and Strawberry French toast, Texas French Toast, O'Brian Potatoes, scrambled eggs, Bacon, Coffee - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Restaurant deco is very cool with a huge Guy Fieri mural on the wall. Service was great. Got the "what Guy had" which was delicious. Also had the steak and eggs which he did not enjoy, meat was overcooked and dry. read more

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The Dor-Stop deserves its reputation as one of the best diners in PA. The staff is always friendly and welcoming--even when there's a line out the door--and the food is mouth wateringly good. I would eat breakfast here every single day if I could. I always recommend the home fries and french toast, but you can't go wrong with anything on the menu here! read more

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Wow! The food was Great! Had the Apple Cinnamon hotcakes and Potato Pancakes! Great service! Highly recommend!

This is an older restaurant on a cute cobblestone street. We were able to be seated right away. You can make reservations online. It was busy but we didn't wait long for food. We both had avocado on toast with a salad. Which was really good but we shared their mixed fruit French toast and that is something you need to try. Delicious! read more

Such a cute place and good music and service If you're on the hunt for a breakfast spot with heaps of charm, look no further than this gem on the corner! Inside, you're greeted by a trendy vibe with a cool grass wall, vibrant graffiti art, and neon lights that set the perfect mood. The spicy chicken omelette didn't quite deliver the heat I expected, but a dash of hot sauce did the trick! The blueberry pancakes were delightfully fluffy and packed with just the right amount of berries. And let me tell you, the potato pancakes were a revelation--sweet and savory in perfect harmony. While the coffee was pretty standard, it didn't dampen my enthusiasm for this place. It feels like a beloved local haunt where you could easily imagine rolling out of bed on a weekend morning for a delicious breakfast. Just a heads up: they don't serve lunch on weekends, so plan your visit accordingly! read more

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The pancake is a must!!! I got the breakfast burrito it was good. I wanted something savory. But I wish I got a side of potatoes instead of the salad. There was a bit of a wait but it was worth it. read more

The Dor-Stop Restaurant - Single Apple Cinnamon and breakfast burrito - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

This is such a high-quality breakfast and lunch spot, on Potomac Ave. across from Moonlit Burgers. I'd say it's under the radar because it feels a bit tucked away here in Dormont and doesn't get the social media love of some other places, but there is also the fact that Guy Fieri put this place on the map years back with his visit for Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. The restaurant leans into that with Guy's picture in spots on the menu and a big mural of him on the wall. But what you really want to know is, how is the food? It's very solid diner food with some indulgent touches like specialty hot cakes and French toast that will make you feel like you're having something extra special. Service is efficient, friendly and fast. The inside is smallish and there are a few outdoor tables, but this is a very no-frills kind of place and it is fairly priced. I would recommend going for something they have marked as a Dor-Stop favorite as you just can't go wrong -- think the decadent raspberry French toast or one of their many varieties of Eggs Benedict. You can add some of the specialty hotcakes on to another breakfast like the egg combo if you just can't choose, and I appreciate that they offer a protein option like veggie chorizo! read more

The Dor-Stop Restaurant - Delicious egg combo breakfast with veggie chorizo and Nutella hot cakes. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

We got lucky and we're seated immediately. It's a little loud and chaotic so if you don't like that vibe, might not be the place for you. But our waitress was very nice and we both enjoyed our food. Would love to come back and try their pancakes and waffles because I've heard good things. read more

The Dor-Stop Restaurant - Crab Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Great stop for breakfast if you're in the area! Quick service in the small packed dining area. Food was great, everything was hot and tasty. Only downside was the iced coffee was in a bottle and not fresh brewed. read more

The Dor-Stop Restaurant - German Potato Pancakes, French Toast, Banana Pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Popped in here for breakfast on a Sunday morning. The place was pretty busy but fortunately we were seated right away. It seemed like there were quite a few regulars in here based on the way the various servers were interacting with some customers. This looks like a typical diner, so don't expect anything fancy inside and tables that are fairly close to one another. I had the BS French toast, which comes with bananas and strawberries (hence the 'BS' in the name) and crispy bacon on the side. Food was good along with service throughout our meal. About the only complaint I had was that the coffee seemed a bit weak. No private parking lot so plan on searching for street parking. read more

The Dor-Stop Restaurant - BS French Toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

The Dor-Stop as seen on diners drive INS and dives... pretty hard to miss that. Dor stop dor stop dor stop ugh I want to give you a higher review, think of this as a high end 3 star almost 4. you just don't do enough at the price point to teeter you over. This fits the classification of the new wave of diners, aka overpriced, the beauty of a diner is middle range food at a dirt cheap price. this is middle range food at a high price per quality. But to that point stick to the basics, get a pancake it will not go wrong it hits the spot it does what it needs to do, keep it simple. I think I got that my first trip the second trip I got a breakfast sandwich which honestly I could have made in my kitchen and it would have been close to the same ability. or one up if me lady made it in our kitchen it would be gourmet in comparison. So the lesson learned from dor stop is order pancakes, or eggs, or basic breakfast but if you explore on their menu you may be disappointed. Me lady's eggs Benedict was just kinda like meh everything got real soggy idk stick to what they do best and away from the creativity. we will definitely return for pancakes read more

The Dor-Stop Restaurant - my sandwich thing - peak the pancake that is good - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Been coming here for years. Used to be my favorite spot but unfortunately there's been a really bad drop off recently. Most recently was a to-go order where the sauce on the Eggs Benedict was completely broken and they still just served it to me anyway. I don't know if it's a management issue or what, but I don't think I'll be coming back again. read more

The Dor-Stop Restaurant - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Food is always great. Quaint little diner but always very busy and cramped as a result of how many people want to get in there. Best breakfasts around. Home-cooked meals done right. I don't get here often enough. read more

Final visit to the popular breakfast restaurant before leaving Pittsburgh with my friend. I love their creative Irish benedict as a beef person, and their home fries are the best I have ever had, which are crunchy outside and soft inside. I also ordered my favorite chocolate banana pancakes and tried their apple Walnut pancake, to which I will definitely miss a lot after leaving here. read more

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Fun place. Great food, huge portions. Omelettes are enormous. French toast and pancakes are out of this world. Go hungry.

Had some friends in town for the weekend and decided we needed a big ole breakfast to get us through our weekend of debauchery -- and boy did Dor-Stop deliver! The casual, funky, diner-y vibe was perfect for a Saturday morning. We checked in advance online -- where you can join the waitlist (brilliant), but it said there was no wait! We did, however, grab one of the last tables. This place is popular. Our server was adorable - so helpful and fun. I got the Southwest Sunrise omelet - and loved the ham (not too much), cooked peppers, gooey Monterey Jack cheese, spinach, all topped with sliced avocado. It was a WAY lotta food - and so good. We puzzled over - Lyonnaise vs O'Brien vs home fries. Bottom line - O'Brien was squared potatoes w/ sautéed onions & green peppers; lyonnaise were o'briens w/o peppers; and home fries were sautéed potatoes. Live and learn. Hubs had the egg combo - cuz he looooves him some pancakes. He got the "premium" option which basically meant adding fruit - he got blueberries --- but he wasn't really a fan of the pancakes, saying they were just too heavy. The eggs & bacon were yums. Friend absolutely housed his "ham from the bone Benedict" and a side of rope sausage, which was super flavorful Italian link sausage. Yum! We loved it (pancakes aside) and can't wait to return. read more

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This place is a classic old time corner dinner with absolutely great food, service, and atmosphere. There menu selection is great, especially for breakfast. Service is friendly and very timely. Food is tasty, well prepared, and they offer a great selection. This is one of those places I highly recommend. read more

The food certainly lives up to the hype. It's pretty busy on weekends, but our wait was only 20 minutes. The potato pancakes we so flavorful and not greasy at all! The only downside is the size of the place. There are so many tables crammed in such a small place that we were getting bumped into constantly while eating. read more

The Dor-Stop Restaurant - Potato Pancake Breakfast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Stopped in there today 11.5.25 at 830. The place is filthy. The floor wasn't slept from the day before and the bathroom was beyond filthy. The trash was overflowing and the toilet looked like it hasn't been cleaned in a long time. I got the Philly Omelet, and it was very runny, due to the undercooked mushrooms, onions and green peppers. The only upbeat was the waitress, who was very nice and friendly. The place place has really gone downhill since the new owner took over. Such a shame, I will not be returning. read more

Such a cute atmosphere, feels like a homey diner. The breakfast was awesome and they even have a few vegetarian options! Our waitress was wonderful and the price was reasonable. I also find the serving sizes to be pretty big! read more

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Disclaimer- the workers and food are still amazing.... But ...Bring back the old ambience!! Dorstop is meant to be an old fashioned classic Pittsburgh diner- not this hipster bullshit that they are now decorating with. Also leaning in too heavy with the Guy Fieri references- he visited almost two decades ago. Let it go. Also they changed the bacon and lyonnaise potatoes. Very disappointed with the change in ownership. Workers though are still awesome - love them read more

Great local diner with delicious breakfast! The line is always out to door for this restaurant, especially on weekends, so when I had an opportunity to go during the week, I was excited. We had to wait 10mins for a table for 2, which wasn't too bad of a wait and worth it. Our waitress was very happy and sweet, even with a very busy morning. She brought over drinks immediately and gave us a heads up about how long food would take. The menu is full of all the classic breakfast options, some with a twist. I was excited and intrigued by the Raspberry French Toast, so I ordered it. The dish comes with 2 slices of bread, cut into 4 triangles, breaded in what seemed like cornflakes. I've never had French Toast like this before. It was an interesting texture and gave a bit more flavor to each bite and made it not get soggy with toppings. Drizzled on top was raspberry compote and syrup, adding a tart and sweet flavor. Even the bacon was wonderfully crisp. Prices were reasonable too for how much food and the quality you receive. Looking forward to coming back soon. read more

The Dor-Stop Restaurant - Raspberry French Toast and Bacon - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Inedible pancakes and waffles. They were heavy, overcooked, and tasted like cardboard. Likely the worst breakfast we've ever been served. Four of us ate there and left most of our meals uneaten. The server didn't even question if anything was wrong or if we were dissatisfied. Hard to screw up breakfast if that is what you do every day but somehow they wildly succeeded. Eat breakfast somewhere else. Anywhere. read more

i've been in the restaurant 2 to 3 times, didn't find it to be anything special. I don't know why it's so damn crowded all the time and I honesty needed a quick breakfast today. It's right down the street. Ordered from Uber Eats. The first driver got tired of waiting. It took them so long to make my food, the second driver picked it up by the time she received the food, It was 50 minutes from my when I placed my order. she brought it immediately only to get ice cold food and warm milk. So apparently this food was ready when the first guy canceled it and they just never brought it out. It's been sitting somewhere forever. I don't understand how you get away with this repeatedly and people still beat down your door. UNACCEPTABLE!! 50 mins to cook, eggs, home fries, and bacon? read more

We stopped here on a whim and I'm so glad we did! I had the "Guy's Version" Jumbot and the raspberry French toast, and both were great! I forget what my daughter had but whatever it was, she liked it. The potato pancakes were nothing to write home about but everything else was super, including the service. read more

The Dor-Stop Restaurant - Guy's Version Jumbot - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Stopped in for a quick bite on a Tuesday. Sat at the counter with my back to the drafty door opening and closing.Service was prompt, waitress good but food was less than good. Eggs were watery, potatoes hard and cold, toast cold, and the price was normal. From what I gather someone recently bought this business from the original owner. only problem is they need someone who can cook. would not go back. read more

Really solid diner food, with the most credible endorsement from Mayor of Flavortown Guy Fieri himself. Really cute location one street over from 19, and they recently got some tables outside, which is perfect for Covid. There's lots of street parking around, so that was not an issue, even on a Sunday morning. We ordered a whole array of food, from omelettes, to benedicts, to hot cakes, to French toast. Either we were all really hungry, or the food was really tasty (or both!) because all of us ate all our food. I ordered the Irish Benedict and it came with house fries. The Benedict was non-traditional in the sense that it didn't come on English muffins (not sure what type of bread it was, but it was like a longer and crunchier English muffin), and that it had over easy eggs instead of poached ones. Still tasty! And I really liked the home fries, they were soft with one really crispy crunchy side. Again, they recently got some permanent outdoor seating. The staff is wearing masks and there is hand sanitizer provided. We felt safe dining here during Covid. Overall really good experience! read more

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Finally made it to Dor Stop! A beautiful day to wait outside after checking in with host! Dining solo? You can sit at the counter! Was with my mate, and even enjoyed a nice coffee while awaiting the text for a table. Lovely clean place really nice people. Food very good. We both get scrambled eggs which believe it or not were exceptionally yummy. Plus French toast (another wow) and they gotbanana chocolate chip pancakes with turkey sausage well done- highly suggest ordering well done bacon as I did not and it was quite flexible. Can't wait to try the oatmeal pancakes, potatoes, and all the rest of the menu!! read more

Another local fave that I'm not sure why I've never reviewed. Can we talk about the raspberry French toast?!? You've not lived until you've eaten it. Raspberry compote and French toast cooked to perfection is reminiscent of some of the best diners in the country. Even the scrambled eggs are incredible! read more

Not often do I look for breakfast and not often do I give more than a two or three star review for breakfast as most of the time the breakfast places are just about average for me not really exceeded my expectations but here was not the case as this couldn't have been more right! Coming here I was stoked they open up early as I got here by 7:00am as if I want breakfast I generally want it early as that's usually when I have something to do later that day. During current strange times they are doing a kinda online reservation type thing so I checked that first and seeing there was no one here I came in and was seated instantly by a smiling face behind a mask who would also be my server and she would provide excellent service the entire time! With a quick glance or two at the menu it was all about the raspberry French toast as it just sounded yummy as well as kinda unique and let me say it was in many ways totally delicious as the French toast it self tasted almost like a funnel cake that had raspberry cream cheese in between the slices with a delicious raspberry drizzle over the top to make it just right! My French toast was awesome and it came with a side so I went with the sausage which too was yummy and cooked just the way it should be crispy on the outside and just perfect in the middle! To be honest I couldn't have asked for a better breakfast on this given day and this hit it all the way! Overall this was a super yummy spot with great service and some totally tasty French toast it's with this that I hope to get back here again at sometime in the future for what was totally a good morning sugar kick! read more

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