If you want an old school, no frills, greasy spoon diner made for locals who appreciate great food…read moreat great prices -- this is for you. If you are a fancy pants, hoity-toity foodie with an eye for details -- don't come here. The food is great. The service is effective and sometimes conversational...other times blunt and slow. But everyone there is working their tail off and making it work despite working in a small space with outdated amenities. We stop by whenever we visit the area.

what an awesome little local very neighborhood location, and the staff was great and made me feel…read morelike a local myself I got their special loaded biscuits and gravy very homey very tasty and I ate every bite of it. the great breakfast menu I could have ordered several different things but I figured I'd go with the special. I parked around the corner and walked it was well worth any amount of walk and if you're visiting make sure you drive down and around and take a look at the view from up there it's amazing

After a recent visit here - my 7 yr old niece loudly proclaimed: "The Yard was a bust."…read more And unfortunately she was right. We came here with my three young nieces. From the moment we stepped inside - my brother warned me that this spot is usually understaffed - so we may need to wait a little for a table. No worries. We got comfortable at their low seated waiting couches. I personally could have easily stayed there for the whole duration - and I think my nieces could have as well. We brought out some of their art supplies and they quickly began their masterpieces. About 15-20 minutes later - a staff member said our table was ready. We made our way over to our hightop table - which conveniently also had an elevated booth set-up. It was a nice set-up for young kids, especially ones intent on finishing homemade cards. The Yard even had some crayons and playful coloring placemats for kids to draw on. Score! My brother placed an order for some pretzel sticks, some orders of tomato soup and some grilled cheeses. My nieces had huge grins on their faces as they imagined their upcoming meals. After about 25 minutes or so after our order was taken, - the pretzels came out. They looked and smelled fantastic. They were great for holding over my nieces' growing appetites. My nieces enjoyed them thoroughly. That's when things stalled. We waited for over an hour with no additional food coming out. I noticed that there was another family beside our table with a young baby - that had also been waiting a long time. I could see the concerned looks on their faces - as their table grew restless and hungry. You could tell that they were eager to eat, go home and put their baby to bed. My nieces began to to get antsy and began to whine about how hungry they were. My brother said that we would wait about 15 minutes more and if we had no update or food - we'd ask about the status of it. And so we waited. No one came over to us - so I went to the bar - and asked about the status of the food - explaining that we had three younger children with us, that were beginning to get hangry. The bartender said that one of their chefs had gone home sick earlier in the day - and that they were short-staffed in the kitchen. She said that she would check on our order and let us know its status. She never came back over to us. We waited for about 20 minutes longer. Nobody came over. I totally understand how things can get busy, how places can be understaffed, and that things come up - but I think that The Yard could have handled the situation more proactively. They should have let us know from the very beginning that they were understaffed and that there would be a wait for food. We likely would have gone elsewhere. Since my nieces had to be back home promptly for bed - we ended up paying for the pretzels and my nieces' drinks - and left. My brother explained the situation to their staff before we departed. From my time here - I believe The Yard would be a solid spot for a family friendly meal - but only when they're well staffed. If you come here hungry - I'd recommend confirming with the staff - before you are seated - how long the estimated wait for your table and your food may be. Trust.

I ate here recently for a birthday party in the private room which was free to reserve. We went for…read morebrunch and most of us had the bottomless mimosas for $15. Hobie was our server and he was awesome! He was quick to refill all drinks and was prompt & professional. Service was 5 stars. Food was pretty mediocre. The best thing I tried was the buffalo chicken dip with pita by far. Most of had grilled cheeses. We had a nice time but this isn't somewhere I would seek out again based on food quality & price for what you get.

Had a great breakfast at Frank & Shirley's a few weeks ago…read more Service was quick and watching staff buzz around picking up plates, serving meals, refilling coffee cups made me appreciate how much work it takes to to make and serve customers. It's now our go to place for breakfast! Thanks for being there!

What a little surprise. This is one of the only restaurants in an overly industrial area. Walking…read morein, I was immediately taken by the cozy diner atmosphere. The burger I had was great and the tea was strong and fresh brewed. A fun find and while this isn't an area I am often in, I would come back here in an instant when I am next in the area.

Chev & Rachels is one of my favorite diners around Pittsburgh. They have a great breakfast and the…read moreservice is always so fast! My go to is the veggie omelette with home fries and mancini toast! The prices are super reasonable and it has all the perfect diner vibes.

Had a late breakfast here yesterday with my hubs & sister-in-law. She's a regular at the diner…read more It's a really cute place - a bit of a step-back in time. The staff is wonderful. You instantly feel welcome. It's a small place - only about 5 tables & 6 or so bar stools. Good ole fashioned diner breakfast food - egg dishes, a few bowl bfasts, pancakes, french toast, and a popular breakfast sandwich. My husband got the latter w/ sausage, egg, & thick American cheese on Mancini's bread - and enjoyed it. I got the "Home Fries Supreme" bowl with over easy eggs. It was good - not great - with a ton of potatoes, thick American cheese, grilled onion, and a lot of crumbled bacon. My sis-in-law got french toast and said it was good - but her usual order of pancakes and scrambled eggs is better. You can modify your order however you like, it seems. The wait staff is so friendly. We really enjoyed ourselves. The cook even popped out to take care of 2 of his favorite regulars who won't pass by, apparently, without their bacon (see the pic). We'll definitely be back, though probably when it's warmer --- cuz yowza is it cold when the door opens for people entering/exiting. This place could really use one of those exterior tent-door things that pop onto the outside of the door!

I came over from Quest Labs. I've been fasting. So I'm pretty hungry. I came to Gab n Eat and…read moreordered a turkey club. I love this place. It's Pittsburgh in a nutshell!!! Recommend!

Such a great place for breakfast or lunch. Have been coming here for so long. It is a long…read moresomewhat worn place, a true diner. Some neat trivia questions on the wall. Homemade sausage and fresh cut fries. Service is friendly. On recent visits have eaten the mixed grill which is great, get the half unless you are super hungry. The bacon smashed burger is so tasty. The sandwiches are good too and you can Hey Ray it if you are in the mood.

My friend and I visited here for a bite around 11:45 and were greeted with friendly staff, we sat…read morein a booth and enjoyed the atmosphere of a nice town diner, quickly we were given coffees and asked what we wanted to order. We both ordered the country fried steak, in which was cook perfectly, and full of robust flavor. We will certainly be returning

We stopped here after going to the Pittsburgh Botanical Gardens. I love a good diner and this did…read morenot disappoint. We all had fresh brewed iced tea and sat in a cute booth. I ordered the Turkey Swiss and Bacon sandwich w fries. My friend had the salad and Italian dressing. It was very fresh and quick to the table with homemade Italian dressing. My other friend had the hamburger and fries. We finished with homemade cookies ( chocolate chip and M&M cookies). Would go there again. Great service and easy to experience.

Staff is really nice. Food tastes like home cooking. It's a nice diner vibe. The price is…read morereasonable. I have nothing but good things to say.

This is my favorite local diner. When I used to drive, I would drive over here from Bridgeville…read morebecause I just love the atmosphere and the small town feel of this diner. Now I just take the Access Van, or a Lyft to get here. Luckily my GP is across the street, so I still have an excuse to eat here. Highly recommend.

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!