Cop Out Pierogies

If you're heading to Lincoln's P&G Diner in Millvale, come hungry, you'll definitely leave happy…read more This place feels like stepping back in time in the best way possible, with a classic diner atmosphere that's full of energy and charm. It is cash only, but, there is an ATM on the premises. My husband and I grabbed seats at the counter, which I highly recommend. It's where all the action is...servers moving fast, regulars chatting, and that lively, bustling vibe that makes the experience feel authentic. We both ordered the Big Lincoln, which is no joke: two eggs any style, your choice of meat (go for the ham--it's incredible), their nearly famous Lyonnaise potatoes, and a short stack of hotcakes. Everything was hearty, flavorful, and exactly what you want from a great diner breakfast. Add the amazing food to the fast and friendly service and you're in for a treat, Diner-style!!! If you're in Millvale, this is a must-stop spot. And seriously...sit at the counter.

The most perfect diner burger. Love everything about this place and the people working there. A…read moreclassic spot!

Soda counter

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Sidelines Bar & Grill

3.9(142 reviews)

1.7 mi

I wish I had a picture from my 21st birthday on April 8th 2013. One of my best friends, Roman, took…read moreme here to drink. I remember the shock of seeing the beer menu, ordering a chocolate stout, and not being prepared for it! It was a great place to drink and enjoy the atmosphere of the sports on the TV's and sitting next to the windows. I will have to come back here soon, as I haven't been back since... This is a great place to make wonderful memories with special people. You don't want to pass this place up.

Great food, great service, friendly staff. Prices are excellent with daily specials. Burgers, hot…read moredogs, and wings can't be beat.

Dry run cajun wings

I can't remember the name of my burger but it was the one with pepper jack cheese, jalapeños and banana peppers plus a spicy mayo.

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Garlic parm fries

Mr Friez

4.5(27 reviews)

2.0 mi•Lawrenceville

I was in Lawrenceville for an event and was drawn to the bright yellow sign of Mr. Friez. I'm a…read moresucker for all things french fries, so I knew I had to try it! The inside is fairly small with tables on one side and chairs lining the other. As an FYI, the chairs are fairly narrow because of the arm placement, so if you are a larger person, it might be uncomfortable. The menu is simple. They have wings (and a variety of sauce options) but I didn't order or try them, so I can't speak to that. They also have two different fry size options with about 12 different options for the dipping sauce. Some were standard (mayo, ketchup) but they also had unique flavors like curry ketchup, mango mayo and andalouse. I ended up with the mango as my included choice and got an additional side of the andalouse. The fries are cooked to order, so it can take a bit (I imagine when they are busier they might have some precooked) but they were cooked to perfection. Just the right amount of crisp and salt. But the dipping sauce is what really makes the experience. If you order to go, you don't get the fun, traditional Belgian fry cones which I understand (because how could they be packed efficiently to go) but it was a tiny bit disappointing. There is a paid parking lot across the street, but there is also a lot of street parking in the area as well. This is definitely some place I will be back to visit!

A great establishment!! The owner is so kind and gave us recommendations for what sauce to get…read more Open til 3am on the weekend, which is key!!! Great local business!

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The Pitch on Butler

4.4(18 reviews)

1.7 mi•Lawrenceville

Our drinks were great. We only tried our friends food but did note that the soft pretzels were def…read morethe freezer kind lol which are still good but might get something else next time haha. Their outdoor area is really nice to sit and watch a sports game or something else. Their inside seemed solid too but I think I would mostly go for their outside. The staff was great as well, staying on top of switching the tv when there game switched and getting our drinks while busy.

Not sure what to say about this visit. We went on a Friday night to sit outside in the warm air…read more Sadly, it got progressively worse with about 6-8 people came out to linger to smoke. So we moved to the other side of the courtyard only to have another group of 4-5 people come out to smoke pot. I know it's legal but the entire area became a hangout for smokers. Sad that the NPL turned into smokers den. Take this review however you want. All i know is when the owner is there drinks are good.

6pm it got busy

Soft Pretzel with Guinness beer cheese

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Manhattan

Long Story Short

4.2(254 reviews)

2.3 mi•Lawrenceville

I eat a lot of hot dogs! So I think I can be a fair judge. But if you are going to serve a Chicago…read morestyle hot dog then I think it needs to be made correctly. They didn't have onions on it and they didn't have pickle spears on it. The bun was a potato bun with poppy seeds like stuck to it. But the bun was soft and good so I won't take points off for that. Was it my fave hot dog? No but it was okay! The hush puppies were good though. The service was great!

How did it take me this long to find this place? What a great sandwich spot in the heart of…read moreLawrenceville! Great beer, great food and a nice atmosphere made for the perfect experience. We got the Steak Cibatta and Burger of the Month (Two Smashed Patties, Bakers Thick Sliced Bacon, American Cheese, Fried Egg, Garlic Mayo, Martins Potato Roll) and both were delicious! Steak was cooked perfectly and the ciabatta roll paired perfectly. Burger was basically a breakfast burger but had THICK slices of bacon, almost like pork belly, which was unique. Add a side of hush puppies, didn't know I could get them so good up north!, and we will be coming back for more soon!

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The Handshake sammie

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Chicken Patties

Lawrence Hall

4.1(93 reviews)

1.8 mi•Lawrenceville

This place is such a good addition to Lawrenceville. It takes food hall to a whole new level. The…read moreinside is so cute and I love that there's 2 floors so even if they are super busy it never feels crowded. We sat at the bar and ordered sushi and dumplings from Kazoku. We also ordered some fries from Loaded. Everything was amazing. I really loved the shrimp dumplings the shrimp wasn't over cooked and just tasted fresh and delicious!! I am obsessed with loaded fries so no shocker that these were AMAZING! Normally when I see taki dust on something it just doesn't do much for me but this really added the perfect flavor and crunch to the fries!! So so good we will for sure be back!!

This is a neat place and a nice concept - a food hall with several varied dining options…read more Burgers/chicken, Southern-style (pulled pork & such), and Asian (sushi & such). There's also a decent-size bar, with seating, that serves soda and alcohol. There is supposed to be a parking lot for this place nearby but I didn't see it, so you'll have to parallel park on the street. Upon entry, it's a wide-open space with two floors and very tall ceilings (which makes for a unique ambiance), but I wonder if it gets very loud in there. Admittedly, I don't know if it's noisy because we visited on a Friday at lunchtime (around 12:30-1), and there were only 2 other tables eating there (which we were surprised to see). You order via touchscreen at the counter or via QR code at a table. We ordered at the counter via touchscreen, which requires you to come get your order when it's done (they text you). But, supposedly, if you order via QR code, someone will bring your food to your table. However, my wife ordered us drinks (a Diet Coke and a short margarita) via QR code, and we both got our food (from two different vendors, and I was half done with my burger & fries, before the bartender even started our drink order. So, my wife went up to the bar and asked for our drinks and brought them to our table. So, I'm not sure the QR code method is the most expedient approach. Onto the food... my wife really enjoyed her corn dog from Loaded (pictured) and her sushi (crunchy California, not pictured). I enjoyed my burger from Loaded (pictured), but I wouldn't say it was particularly noteworthy as far as burgers go. One thing I enjoyed was the use of bacon pieces instead of strips (if that was a happy accident or intentional, I don't know). The cheese was a bit non-existent but other than that, it was a decent burger. I got a double patty because I prefer my burgers to be 6-8 oz. The double patty had a perfect bun-to-meat ratio. All-in-all, it's something different to try and the food is decent/good, so if you're in the area, give it a try.

Dear James bar

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Bar 3 Millvale

3.9(72 reviews)

1.9 mi

We popped in for a quick dinner before a show at Mr. Smalls. The bar area was pretty crowded and…read morethe dining room gradually filled up while we were there. The first thing that hits you, literally, is the strong smell of air freshener when you walk in. It was so overpowering that I almost had to leave. We gradually got used to it but it is not pleasant. The second thing that we noticed was how untrained and stretched thin our waitress was. There was a bartender and our waitress and one cook working that night. When we asked what beers were on tap and if they had any IPAs, she wasn't sure what beers they served or what an IPA was, really. I have to say she was as pleasant as pie but dressed in a sparkly half shirt with bare midriff and tight pants with high heels, the outfit was just sort of odd for a waitress. I had to go to the bar to order another beer because she was just too busy to even notice. The California burger I ordered was cooked to the perfect medium temp and the fries were fresh and nicely salted. We could see the cook using a bowl to gently toss them in salt when they came out of the fryer. He was hustling and got the food out fairly fast considering it was just him. The avocado on the burger was fresh and perfectly ripe too. I hope the chef is paid well because he deserves every penny. Times are tough for small business owners these days. I get that. The food was good and our server was very nice. She just needs trained on the menu and the drinks/beers. And they need to get rid of that overpowering air freshener and fix the root cause of whatever smell they are trying to mask. There is real potential here with some minor tweaks.

I had planned to dine here on a Friday night with a group of friends. I triple-checked the hours…read moreand even after reading very old reviews as well as reviews warning people of the odd hours, we attended to go. Well-the reviews were right and I should have listened. On Google the hours were listed as open too. Do everyone a favor and correct the hours or, if you are closed and no longer in operation, then at the very least-let people know and be clear about it.

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Strange Roots Experimental Ales

4.2(142 reviews)

1.8 mi

Love that this place is air conditioned and that they have guest taps. Liked the screaming…read moretangerine and the Big Springs Coconut Mango Minto. The lime lager is quite refreshing on a warm day. Bartender was friendly and welcoming. They have parking and a nice patio, Too. Food from Murphs looked and smelled good.

Great vibes with the patio and the servers were nice! They have a ton of different beer on tap and…read moreduring HH it's only $5! We checked out their new food vendor too, Murph's Kitchen. The smashburger was excellent!

Patio

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Bitter End

4.0(15 reviews)

0.1 mi

We stopped by for a post dinner drink last week. The inside feels like a speakeasy and all the…read morethings they had playing on the TVs were in black and white which was a nice touch. We got seats at the bar and ordered our drinks. It wasn't busy and there was only one bartender working. Our drinks were delicious and aesthetically pleasing. I definitely want to come back and try more drinks and snacks!

They need to update their hours. We arrived at 6pm on a Saturday (9/12/26) and the doors were…read morelocked. We checked their social media outlets beforehand to double check for any announcements and there were none. So we made the 1hr 16min drive (roundtrip) for nothing. Won't make this mistake again.

Brambleberry - vodka, berries, chambord, heady cream, graham cracker

Lemon blossom - vodka, limoncello, lemon, elderflower

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Inside

Scratch & Co

4.2(332 reviews)

3.0 mi•Troy Hill

Great food. We got the chicken & the trout, both were incredible, sad I didn't get any photos to…read moreadd. The focaccia with whipped ricotta & smashed potatoes were also great! Major shout out to the staff, they were incredible. SO friendly. Hailey, the host was so kind she even fixed our wobbly table when she dropped off our appetizer and noticed it. Seating in the evening is on the smaller side but we walked right in on a Wednesday evening. Excited to go back for brunch!

First time at this restaurant for brunch. Very cute, moderately loud…read more Our waiter, Ned, made it quite known that this was his first time back to work in a couple of weeks, and that there was a new chef, as well as change in menu. He was very gracious and offered to answer any questions that we might have. Started with mimosas and coffee, coffee was only mediocre. Both my partner and I had eggs Benedict, he had bacon and I had tomato. Although the muffins are homemade, they were very dry and tough to cut. Tomatoes were quite fresh, bacon was very salty. The eggs are perfectly poached, but boring with very little hollandaise sauce. The smashed potatoes have been raved about, were done nicely, but slightly overseasoned.. I love the eclectic atmosphere, and wish I could say better about the food. Don't think I will return for a while.

Pickle board

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Lox mousse toast

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Lena R.

11 years ago

Excellent friendly service and wonderful food with ample and creative choices! I tremendously advocate Cop Out Pierogies!! And my dog loved the seafood ones, as he got into them on our way home... read more

Grace S.

10 years ago

If you are into pierogies, you have to give this place a try. There are so many different options that I didn't even know could be done. I can't wait to come back and try more flavors. read more

David H.

7 years ago

This place in Etna ya shading. Get them to go even frozen they are delicious . I wish I would have stopped sooner. Ever flavor ya good, I don't have a favorite! read more

Nindo F.

13 years ago

Best homemade pierogies I ever had. And super friendly owners :) "shut up and take my money" read more

Robyn G.

7 years ago

Everything we had was great! Our favorite was the Reuben! Owners and staff are wonderful!

Sue S.

2 years ago

Very good and quite a variety of different types . Can eat in or take out. Decent price

Dan P.

4 years ago

perfect pierogies, better service

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