We have only been coming here for 25 years. I had to shout out because it's been five or so since my last visit. Some things are just worth coming back to. Benedict on Mancinis? Absolutely!!! Priced right and worth the wait. Don't forget to bring CASH. read more

DeLuca's Diner - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Cool, old school yinzer eating experience. Nothing like a Sunday morning walk down the strip and a pit stop here. Had the seafood eggs Benedict...really cool take. Lobster and generous amounts of shrimp with avocado, Asiago, and more of a Texas toast than a traditional muffin. Also tried the cinnamon roll pancake which was a fun bite. read more

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Five stars in MY book. First of all it is very hard to find a diner where I can sit and eat in downtown Pittsburgh. So the FACT that I walked thirty minutes away from my hotel to come here and they did not disappoint is mind blowing. Now, Let me take a moment to thank the other Yelpers that has viewed this place because of you guys I am fulfilled. Now back to this spot. It was a great experience. I was recognized immediately once I walked in nd everything my waitress offered was delicious. I orderd the Steel City Breakfast of Champs breakfast and it was soooooo good. Not to mention I got my money worth. I feel great and satisfied. They were very attentive with my order and I appreciated the conversation. Hey told m the history of the place as well as knowing this is cash only place.I really enjoyed myself. I recommend his place to anyone looking for More than coffee and McDonald's or burger king or bagels. read more

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If you go to Deluca's around 1 pm on Saturday, there will hardly be a line! My girlfriend and I didn't have to wait any longer than 5 min. Those who know about Deluca's consider this time to be a miracle. The breakfast choices are a lot cheaper than any place I've been for brunch/breakfast in Pittsburgh. I ended up getting an omelette (avocado, sour cream) which came with hash browns. The omelette was very tasty and I probably will get it again when I go back. The hash browns were a nice addition as a side, not too soft. The waiter kept our waters full and the food came out quickly. Pro tip: restaurant is cash only to keep the prices low! read more

DeLuca's Diner - Avocado + sour cream omelette - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Such a cute diner in the strip! Busy on a weekend, but perfect for a weekday brunch. Love the vibe and unique menu here! read more

DeLuca's Diner - bday bfast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

This is your old time diner. It is usually crowded and sometimes there is a line outside but it moves pretty quickly, usually. Do not come often but have been a few times recently and sometimes service is good and sometimes slower due to the crush of people. The wait staff is usually efficient and nice but sometimes you get that old timer that is a little gruff! But hey it's a diner. Can't say I have a go to item at DeL's but usually the eggs are good and so is the bacon. I think I saw a pumpkin pancake special but I just got the eggs, bacon and home fries that come with toast. read more

I enjoyed this place a lot with a friend of mine. We are both visiting from out of state. We couldn't decide between this one and another restaurant around the corner but this had more unique selections. It was a quit turn around, seated, served, eat, and out. They were vey efficient and obviously have been opened for a while. It was all cash only though so I hope they will get with the times soon. I would've ordered more food if I could've used my card but alas I only had $10. I ordered the apple cinnamon bun crepe. It was a good decision! So good. It had ricotta cheese melted in it and whipped cream on top. It was delicious and full of sugar so be warned. My friend got an omelet and she also loved it. The portions are big. Everything looked delicious around us too. I enjoyed the venue, it was packed but not cramped. Old feeling but clean. It was a diner, so don't expect anything crazy. Will be back one day to try the other foods. read more

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This business is a cash only business. I ordered pickup and I don't live in Pennsylvania so of course because this is the USA, most citizen can rest assured that all businesses take credit, except for this one. They lost my sale and made the item and had to throw it away. Their fault for being in 1950, and I know they aren't paying their taxes trust me. If you work for IRS it's time to check out this place. read more

Best breakfast on the strip. The ol time atmosphere is awesome and the food was amazing -will go back for the fourth time when we're back in Pittsburgh. read more

We got there early on Sunday morning, 7:15am. Because the line for this hot spot is insane on the weekends. Rightly so. Because even its breakfast proper you're not interested in eating again until the dinner bell. Atmosphere is diner loud. Employees are focused, happy and active participants regarding service and quality of experience. The crepes are fabulous, we the apple and the lingonberry. Both generous, sweet and flavorful. Side of bacon is FOUR slices. The men had ginormous combos. They raved over the pancakes. But there was also eggs, hash browns, toast and breakfast meat... a LOT of food. If you haven't eaten here, do it. That impossibly long line isn't for nothing. Great eats. Great service. read more

DeLuca's Diner - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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MY FAVORITE DINER IN PITTSBURGH. My dad and mom have been going here since the 80s. They are no longer together but DeLuca's is still here! And I am super thankful. I love their egg bennys. Best in the city made with Mancini bread. What is better than that.... nothing the answer is nothing!! read more

I love Pittsburgh. The city, the people, the sports, the beer and THE FOOD. I am a huge breakfast fan, and I can honestly say without hesitation that Deluca's Diner is my favorite breakfast spot of all time. I have had the privilege of eating here five times now over the years and it is always amazing. I am always torn between the mixed grill or the M.O.A.B. (Mother Of All Burritos). Likewise, I can never decide on the sweet sausage or the hot sausage, and typically just order a side of whichever I don't get with my mixed grill breakfast. There is ALWAYS a line up here so plan accordingly. As well, service can be extremely slow (as it was this past Saturday) but some things are worth the wait. I love this place and could never visit Pittsburgh without a stop in! read more

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There was 4 of us. We sat at booth which was a little tight. I had the French toast with fresh blueberries. The French toast was good. The only complaint I had was the blueberries were not fresh. You could tell it was frozen and thawed. The service was friendly and they were missing a waitress that morning and no refill of my coffee. I went to the counter to ask for a refill. No big deal. Cash only read more

DeLuca's Diner - Outside - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Really good diner food. We stopped here during a day walking around the strip. There was a line out to the sidewalk, but we were seated about 20 minutes later. The menu has both breakfast and lunch items. I ordered scrambled egg whites, raisin toast, and fruit. My boyfriend ordered a philly cheese steak omelette. Overall, service was quick and friendly. However, this restaurant is a bit unsanitary. I was watching them bus tables and they actually pick the butter and jelly packets that are unused and separate them. Basically, they pick through someone else's food and then put the butter back on your clean plate. I'm not sure if they sanitize the butter and jelly packets, but I would guess they do not. Overall the food was really good, but I would probably skip this if you're looking for something a bit cleaner. Oh and Adam Richman did an episode here. You can sit in the seat he sat in which has a little plaque. read more

This is my all-time favorite breakfast spot in Pittsburgh. When we moved to the city 5 years ago we were living in the Strip District and tried Pamela's, Kelly O's and DeLuca's to find our new haunt and DeLuca's won out by far. Their breakfast is classic. Their waffles are outstanding, they use Mancini's bread for their Italian toast. The staff is all incredibly friendly. I don't have a bad word to say about the place. We always take our out-of-town visitors here first. The Steel City Breakfast of Champions is a big crowd-pleaser. And don't be scared- the line moves fast! read more

I believe this is a pretty famous breakfast spot in Pittsburgh. Interestingly enough, they were featured on Man Vs Food. Lucky we got there early on a Saturday (8:45ish). After that, a long line started to form. It's your basic diner, but has a huge menu. I got a breakfast sandwich. In hindsight, I should have went with pancakes because they were delicious! Don't forget it's cash only! read more

DeLuca's Diner - Egg, Meat & Cheese Sandwich - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Daluca's is a favorite of mine and my family's, and I go there (in the Robinson or the Strip District location) every time I'm in Pittsburgh. I love the diner fare, and the service is usually very quick and quite friendly. You can't really go wrong with their standard breakfast options! read more

This place gets busy! But for good reason, great location, food is amazing, service seemed a bit scattered but I mean given the times I try to understand. definitely flag down the waitress if you need a refill, chances of getting one otherwise are slim to none. But that's not a reason to go back nor check it out!! Just don't go expecting a quick bite, especially on the weekend, but do expect amazing food and LARGE portions! read more

DeLuca's Diner - The Moab - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

The Strip on the weekend is always busy and the day of a parade busier still. But if you get a brave soul (Dad) to wait in line in the cold it works out well. I was able to hit Penn Mac and do some other shopping. Think it was about a 30 minute wait but when it's 25 degrees giving a good coffee as a peace offering makes it better. I had eggs over medium, bacon, etc. which was good for the price but my eggs were more on the over easy side. Others had the special - French toast with strawberries and got fudge. I was told it was wonderful. A definite Pittsburgh dive - and a must try. Just beware of the stairs to the restroom. read more

DeLuca's Diner - Special - French toast with strawberries and hot fudge - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

The food was delicious. The bacon crispy like I love it. The home fries cooked perfectly and the scrambled eggs were cooked well. I think you'll enjoy this restaurant! read more

I attempted to order a steak and egg sandwich to go. After 27 minutes, I asked for my money back since they hadn't even started the sandwich. I watched an elderly customer fossilized waiting for food. Insanely slow. Glaciers move faster. read more

I was so excited to try Delucas as it is a Pittsburgh staple! However, I was disappointed when we ordered take out (due to COVID) and several parts of our order was missing. We ordered the country fried chicken, eggs and biscuits however we did not receive the gravy or biscuits which were an essential part to the dish. We also ordered huevos rancheros but it lacked avocado, sour cream, and beans. We ordered a side of home fries which were packed on the side but were delicious. Lastly we ordered the Nutella pancakes which were excellent. Our side of syrup was also forgotten. In all, I wanted so badly to like Felicia's but had a disappointing first experience. read more

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Wow! Great diner! Looks like a diner, feels like a diner and taste like a diner. Really good food, service was on it and ambience was right on point. We came on a Monday morning and sat right down to eat. Great place, come by and enjoy! read more

Cash Only! We didn't think it was all that great. Now service was actually pretty good it's fast, but still friendly. I ordered a fish sandwich that was supposed to come with cold slaw and it was forgotten, but I was full anyways. I also ordered a potato soap that was good, but not great. My husband had French toast with jelly would have been nice to see fresh fruit? It wasn't our thing, but I'm still glad we went. Also the serving sizes for my husband and I were not huge, it seems that many had larger servings. No wait at 1100 on a Thursday. read more

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So this place was fun atmosphere wise. Fast paced, order, eat and go! I got the steak breakfast burrito. The portion size was nice but there was so much of the wrong cheese. Maybe some feta or queso with some lettuce inside? Just something besides what was on it would go miles. Servers were fun and talkative which was nice, but some people seemed annoyed by it. Next time I am in town I will have to try something more classic off the menu. read more

This has to be one of my favorite go-to breakfast spots here in the Burgh! If you haven't been here, you're truly missing out! There's another location in Robinson but I haven't gotten a chance to try it yet. If you're here for the first time, just a heads up - the menu can be very overwhelming to look at. It had so many different options - from the pancakes and french toasts to your traditional omelets or steak & eggs. My boyfriend always order their T-bone steak and egg along with their home fries. It comes out perfect every single time. My go-to breakfast is eggs, turkey sausages & home fries. Yes it sounds so little & simple but trust me... it WILL fill you up! :) Overall I love this breakfast joint. But be ready to stand in a long line if you come here on the weekend (extra long if there's a Steelers or Pirates game)! *CASH ONLY* read more

Seating is upstairs. I only went here because they were drawing a line. I got a croissant with egg and sausage. The sausage was not flavorful. The potatoes were salty. They do take credit. I won't be back. read more

Went back and forth on my rating decision here. The food is certainly a five, the service a three (only somewhat fast, not particularly friendly, and expect to have to ask for refills on anything). The overall experience is in the middle as you are dealing with a ton of tasty options, a comfortable environment, a nice location for a Saturday brunch (outside of the wait and the parking challenges) and solid classic diner experience. The price also is only decent, and though it's a single dollar sign option many of the menu items will push closer to the upper end. I had the breakfast burrito with their special sauce and yes that sauce was special, absolutely delicious. Couldn't find the breakfast menu anywhere online, so giving that as a personal recommendation. Worth a stop if you happen to be in the Strip. read more

While I normally get pictures of my food for Yelp reviews - when the food came out it looked so delicious that I said screw the picture and I devoured the meal! With that being said I ordered the Steel City Breakfast from here and I gotta say, $11 for two massive pancakes, 2 eggs, hash-browns, sausage, bacon and toast is simply unbeatable. It's a mountain of food for not a lot of money at all. The quality of the food is also incredible as well, the pancakes are large but full of great flavor and the sausage is some of the best I've ever had. The service here is excellent and they really do their best to get you seated quickly and the food brought out as quickly as possible. The cash only thing does suck but this place is so good it's worth a trip to the ATM. Without a doubt one of my favorite spots in Pittsburgh. read more

This place is wonderful. I live in Columbus Ohio, but when I compete in the North American championships held in Pittsburgh every year, Deluca's is a must post show.. pancakes from outer space.. thee best read more

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So...I first came here because I'm a foodie, and saw this place highlighted on Man vs Food, duh. What I've noticed though is that Deluca's is a microcosm of the socio & political economic infrastructure within the city, and country, whereby black folks are the performers (cooks, entertainers, athletes, janitors, busboys. etc). Whites, on the other hand, handle the "business" aspects, i.e waitresses, cashiers, managers, franchise owners, accountants, coaches. etc. All I'm trying to do is eat, and see folks win, equitably. The food...its just okay. Tip: If they cant "wait" on us, at least let em season the food... read more

If you like actual diners, like overwhelming menu, lots or potatoes type of diners then this is the place for you!! Pittsburgh doesn't really seem to be diner heavy so I really appreciate this place!! Heads up- it's cash only. The food it really good and the service is what you would expect from a diner. I ordered the eggs/turkey sausage/potatoes combo with a biscuit and it was so filling. A solid spot for breakfast in the strip. read more

DeLuca's Diner - Menu - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Pretty much lives up to its reputation. It's a very small and old family style looking restaurant. The food was fine. Service and stuff was fine. Cash only. Seats were very hard. read more

Always so delicious. Ordered the pumpkin pancakes and they came out fast and perfect. It's one of my favorite breakfast places in Pittsburgh! read more

DeLuca's Diner - Pumpkin pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

This is an alright diner! The wait can be really long on the weekends - out the door and down the block. The turnover on tables is reasonable and you shouldn't necessarily let the big line scare you away. We had a table of 6 on Sunday around 11:30am and only waited about 15minutes. The portions are huge! I ordered the California Eggs Benedict with Chicken and it was greasy and delightful. The menu is full of breakfast classics obviously, but they also have lunch options too like wraps and sandwiches. Their milkshakes are also huge and definitely worth trying! The service is not great, as I never got a refill on my coffee and we had to ask multiple times for our water to be refilled - I chalk this up to how busy the diner was, though. The inside is a bit grimy and the coffee isn't great, but hey - it's a diner after all. There's also a huge kinda weird mural on the wall of tastefully nekkid ladies lounging by steps up to a circular pantheon thing, but it adds to the charm in a weird way. DeLuca's also has t-shirts and 50's style coffee mugs available for purchase and they claim all the proceeds go to local charities! :) Also, they're CASH ONLY, but there's an ATM that isn't far so it's not a huge issue. There's no private parking lot, but street parking available. read more

DeLuca's is a quintessential diner. They have everything you would expect on their menu from pancakes to eggs Benedict. I had the biscuit and gravy with eggs when I came and enjoyed it, although the sausage gravy wasn't the best I've ever had. Overall, I had a nice experience here and enjoyed my food and the old-school atmosphere in the heart of the strip. It's a must-visit when you're in Pittsburgh. read more

Love stopping by DeLuca's for a diner breakfast when out and about in the Burgh. Sandwiches use Mancini's bread from right down the street in the strip district. Large variety to choose from with huge omelets, sandwiches, gourmet french toast/pancakes, and your traditional biscuits and gravy, etc. Portions will not leave you disappointed or hungry. read more

Came here because our Lyft driver recommended it. Good food and lots of it. This is a true old school diner, not fancy at all. Expedient service, probably because of lots of people wanting to eat there. Large menu and abundant portions. It's not exactly cheap but a good value for what you get. My husband loved his Eggsceptional egg sandwich. It was served on thick cut Italian toast and very delicious. My spinach, tomato and feta omelet was good but a little overcooked. Get there early to avoid a wait, but don't get discouraged if there is one. The place is a lot bigger than it looks and they move people in and out quickly. And remember -- Cash only. read more

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Food service was horrible!!!!! I sat and waited for my food which never arrived.. the server claimed he heard me correctly but obviously he didn't.. I do not recommend and I will never come back to such horrible service.. go around the corner to much better service and food!!!! What a horrible experience to sit and wait for your food that's never coming while the rest of your family eats!!! read more

DeLuca's Diner is a great place to start your day in the Strip District. The staff is friendly and the portions are large. You get your moneys worth. As busy as it is in there, your food comes quickly and served hot. DeLuca's Diner is a must stop if you're in the area. read more