Excellent breakfast. There was a line but it moved quickly. The service was great! A neighborhood diner feel. Very hard to choose as breakfast menu was extensive. read more

So in my 55 years on this earth, and countless eateries that I've visited, I promise you that this was one of the top 5 best breakfasts I've ever had! Angie was our "super server", and she definitely knows how to make customers feel like family. Her suggestions were right on point. Everything from the home fries to the bacon, and the raisin-bread French toast-with the glaze (prepared by Angie) was phenomenal! Definitely a must visit if you're in Pittsburgh!!! read more

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Third visit to my favorite with my friend: We shared seafood benedict, ham and cheese omelette, chocolate pancake with strawberry ice cream and strawberry French toast together. We love the egg benedict so much that we both agree we could enjoy it every day. But it's a little pity that the super bowl omelette is no longer available. read more

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Stopped here on a Saturday morning thanks to the hotel only having powder eggs. When Hampton Inn doesn't have omelettes we riot. That's a rule. Walked up to DeLucas in the strip district - not a bad walk though it was a little on the cold side that morning. There was no wait time to be seated and we took a booth in the center of the room. They have booths, tables, and the counter - which is a good mark of whether a place has great food. I ordered the Steel City breakfast which came with eggs, pancakes, home fries, both meats and toast. I really liked everything - though it is hard to mess up breakfast. The pancakes are huge and the syrup was very good. Overall a good meal. Quick to come out and the coffee was brewed fresh. read more

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We came here for breakfast Sunday before a football game and the line was long but we eventually got in. The place is not too big and is cash only. I decided to order the basics. The eggs and cheesy potoatoes were just ok. The hot ssausage and sour dough were great though. I also tried the pumpkin pancake and that was fantastic. All the other dishes were huge and people could not finish. Definitely come here hungry those breakfast diner vibes. read more

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

Great Diner experience the French toast. I had corn fries are nice and seasoned cooked well Huevos rancheros are to die for. Definitely will recommend 10 out of 10. Service is great being a very high pace Diner. The vibes here are great diner feeling. read more

Great experience. My family and I flew in from California to see the Steelers game and stopped at DeLucas for breakfast. The food was great and the atmosphere was nostalgic, takes you back in time. Loved it! read more

Wow just wow! While visiting from Detroit I was having a hard time finding a good dive comfort meal. I wanted brunch but not that overpriced trendy stuff. Had no idea diners are a big thing in Pitt. I am so happy I found DeLuca's Diner. This breakfast hash with crispy bacon and cinnamon roll pancake did me good. I want more! read more

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

Everything we ordered was delicious. I love how fast our service was. It was a very cozy place and so crowded but I had a great time. read more

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My husband has been talking about this place for years and we finally made it here! This place is your classic, Pittsburgh, diner with hearty food and atmosphere. It's small-we waited online about 30min before we were seated. We did learn that you have to make sure you step inside whenever it's your turn, otherwise, you'll likely be in line for longer as the wait staff doesn't always come out to bring people in since they are so busy. The food is exactly what you would expect from a Pittsburgh diner. Heart and overflowing plates! There were four of us all together. One person got the steak and eggs, two got the steak and eggs with hot cakes, and I chose the Denver omelet. The steak is a t-bone and super thin. My husband said it didn't have much flavor to it. The hot cakes were good as well, but overall felt that Pamela's offers better hotcakes. The omelet was very large and tasty. Or table agreed that DeLuas does have better eggs then Pamela's diner. Overall, neat location with great nod to Pittsburgh history. Masks are not required, social distancing is not enforced. Parking can be hard as they are only open until 3pm when most people are in the area. Be prepared to wait in line to get in most days but especially on the weekends. read more

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

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I love delucas for how fresh it comes out and I he portions! I tried something new and this was phenomenal. Be prepared to not eat the rest of the day! Service is attentive and quick which always helps. read more

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

This diner did NOT live up to expectations. Totally overrated. The service was disappointing and overhyped. Our family was skipped over before I had to say something for them to notice us. My daughter has a dairy allergy which we talked about with our waiter. The omelet she ordered (without cheese) came with cheese. The bathroom was incredibly tiny and the ceilings were low. The food was underwhelming, especially for the price. Overall, I would not come back and next time we will go elsewhere. read more

Portions were pretty unbelievable but you pay for what you get. The Moab was exceptional and the highlight of the visit. Biscuits in the biscuits and gravy could have been fluffier, but the gravy was flavorful and tasty. Ordered cheese eggs that were well prepared. Ham was average Service was fine and the atmosphere is better in the front of the restaurant compared to the back which is a little more crammed. Neat looking building and classic diner feel in the front. In summary you can get a similar quality breakfast for a better price elsewhere. But would still recommend read more

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Sadly, I have to demote DeLuca's. We waited SO LONG to eat on a Sunday morning. Probably half an hour outside in the rain, then at least 45 minutes inside. This time, biscuits and gravy was an utter disappointment. Stodgy and gluey, with barely and sausage and no discernible flavor of any kind. Boo! Everything else was fine, but not worth the wait. read more

I loved it! The hype and popularity of Deluca's is because it has that old diner charm. The food is good. I thought it needed salt, but otherwise really enjoyed it. The staff was friendly and efficient. We lucked out on a Monday around 9am- very little crowd, but definitely got busy as we left. read more

DeLuca's Diner - Eggs Benedict and Homefries - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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This was my favorite breakfast of the whole weekend! Just imagine a greasy spoon diner but BETTER. DeLuca's has been featured in movies and Man vs. Food at one of the front booths which was pretty cool. I was honestly overwhelmed with the menu options and I was hungry so everything looked good and making a choice was so hard, as you can imagine. The waitress recommended the bacon eggs benedict and WHOA! I took one bite and immediately knew why she said that was her favorite thing on the menu. The benedict is served on thick sliced Italian bread that stands up well to the hollandaise sauce and runny egg yolk. I can honestly tell you that was the best hollandaise sauce I have ever tasted. It was thick like a gravy and so so flavorful. The place is small and it looked like they scaled the dining room down based on staffing issues so we waited around 30-45 minutes for a table on a Monday morning. Let me tell you, WORTH THE WAIT. I can't stop thinking about it. read more

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Service: 3.5 Food: 4 Ambiance: 4 Cleanliness: 3.5 Recommended by a local (over Kelly Os and Pamela's) so it must be good. This place is a no frills diner that serves good food, quickly. We went for a late Sunday breakfast. There was a line outside, but it moved quickly. The staff were nonstop inside.. it was entertaining to watch! They had a classic boombox playing 90s HipHop & R&B, with the cooks shouting orders, servers rushing plates to tables, and bus boys clearing off tables for it's next guest. The food... It's what you expect from a good diner. Flat top seasoned over many years makes anything taste good! And the portions are HUGE! - Steel City Breakfast: classic eggs, potatoes, bacon, sausage and toast. Also comes with pancakes the size of your head! I upgraded to the Cinnamon Bun Pancakes. It was sweet but not overly sweet. Enough to not need any syrup. - The MOAB Burrito: not sure what was all in it (besides the chorizo) but the kid enjoyed it! - Breakfast Burrito: huge burrito with eggs, potatoes, your choice of meat and cheese. It's a kind of burrito you need to with a fork and knife. - Chicken & Waffles: the chicken breast was super tasty! Crispy AND light. It was magic. The waffle however could be crispier... Maybe another minute or so in the waffle makers. All in all, a solid breakfast joint that will keep you full till dinner! read more

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Our waitress was so friendly and we were so excited to get the local experience. Did you guys know that they put french fries on salads in Pittsburgh? read more

Solid diner food with quick, no frills service and a location in Strip District central. Huge menu! This place gets a lot of notoriety for its location and Pittsburgh vibe (our server referred to us as 'yinz'). The place also has an old diner feel. They've adapted well to Covid though, now offering some outdoor seating on the sidewalk. We particularly enjoyed sitting outdoors on a week day when the Strip was less crowded. The food is good, filling, and cheap, as you might expect. I got the Steel City Breakfast of Champs, which was a carb heavy combo of toast, two pancakes, hash browns, two eggs, bacon, and sausage. All good, and the pancakes were particularly fluffy. A bit light on the meat. My wife got the California Benedict, which she enjoyed and which left her stuffed even with many hash browns left over. Only minor complaint is that there was hardly any avocado. read more

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I always get the crab Benedict and the service is good even though they are always busy read more

DeLuca's Diner - Enjoyed the seafood eggs Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

AMAZING breakfast for a hungry crew! Felt a little like I needed a rule book when we first walked in, but the servers were incredibly kind and accommodating once we got our table. The place was packed, but it ran so efficiently that our wait was just a few minutes. Decor brought me back to childhood years and my college boy loved the ambiance! We all left happy, full, and my son had plenty of leftovers to enjoy later in the day! read more

In town visiting friends. We popped in here beside a walk around the strip district. Didn't wait long for a table, which I guess is rare. Must have been a combination of the coronavirus and the weather. We enjoyed ourselves. Everyone loved their food. The service was good. Several waitresses checked on us constantly. The good was great. The portions were big. I got the corned beef hash. It was delicious. My husband for the MOAB burrito. He loved it. It was huge. Fresh squeezed orange juice was a nice option too. Good prices. Great selection of food. read more

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The place is exactly what it has been for years! A diner of the old fashioned style, just prices are of today! The service staff was super pleasant and courteous! read more

Great ambience! We loved the classic diner experience. We had breakfast and it was great. It was a pre-Steelers game day and it was a great start. The staff was spot on and our order was perfect. If we ever make it back to Pittsburgh, we'll go again. read more

The food is amazing. The breakfast is definitely the best in town. And yes I know that the world is having issues with keeping people in the payroll. But we were there for a family trip to watch Steelers play the Titans and we got there before 9am. We stood in line until 940am. The lady said "I would seat you but people get upset when they are seated and then they don't have their order taken or get their food". So we waited until 1025 to place the order and it was after 1045 before we got our food. Their process is very inconsistent. We watched people come in, sit, order, eat, and leave before we got to even order. It seemed to be based on which waitress you had. I get it, again I'll say it.... I know getting good people to show up to work is tough. But you also have to figure out how you're going to manage with the customers you DO let in. And make sure your waiters and waitresses are working together to give everyone the right priority. The food was amazing. The pancakes are huge. All of the food was hot and delicious. Just fix the seating and priority of people getting orders and food. read more

People said it's the best breakfast spot in town and I might have to agree. Big servings of deliciousness. Loved the fact that even we ate so much, we didn't leave with a heavy and greasy feeling. I got the Philly cheesesteaks omelet and it was better than I expected. read more

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

Decided to eat at DeLuca's while shopping at the Strip District. The service was and good was great. I loved the diner feel that the restaurant gave off. I recommend this restaurant to anyone passing through. read more

DeLuca's Diner - Ham and Grilled Ham & Provolone - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

I'll admit it, when I travel if there's a place that the show Man vs Food has visited...it goes on my list. Adam Rickman was at DeLuca's in 2008 and this place is another Pittsburgh institution so as two slightly hung over and hungry people, Wifey and I got in the car and made our way over to the Strip to experience this place. Now, we came a little late so there wasn't the normal line and we were seated immediately. Our waitress got us water and coffee quickly and she was AWESOME. Really nice, knew the menu, and dropped off our check before she got sent out on break (wish I remembered her name). So I ordered the Steel City Breakfast (short stack pancakes, two eggs fried hard, bacon, kielbasa, potatoes and toast). Wifey had the Hotcake Special (Short stack of pancakes, crispy bacon Scrambled eggs). Neither of us could finish our meals. It's a LOT of food. The pancakes were excellent and they serve great coffee here too. Every hour I'm here I find something else to love about this city and DeLuca's with our fun, engaging waitress certainly helped! https://www.delucastripdistrict.com/nemu read more

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My hubby loves diners and so we had to go to one while here visiting. It has a real homelike feel to it. You come in feeling like you could be a regular. My hubby got the Steel City Breakfast of Champs Combo and I got the Seafood Omelet, and it was amazing! Prices were reasonable and the service was great. We would definitely love to come back and would highly recommend. It looks like we got there early enough where there wasn't a line but you will probably have to wait otherwise. read more

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Make sure you have cash. It's a cash only business. We walked to eat here from our hotel and we saw the sign saying cash only and we were so sad. But, I remembered I had my hundred dollar bill in my purse. Thank the cash heavens I brought my purse with the cash in it. I never carry cash so, I was patting myself on the back for that one. The service is very friendly and has a very old school diner feel. It's a quick paced dinner with a lot going on. There's a lot of commotion of the cooking and people eating. It's a super fun place to eat breakfast. As far as the food goes, it's all good. I ordered the pancakes, turkey sausage, bacon, eggs, hash potatoes and a side of toast. It was three plates of food. So good, I finished it all. My husband ordered their corned beef hash and I loved his order as well. read more

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

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I've always lived DeLuca's. It a down and DIRTY dive breakfast joint in the Strip. Expect a wait each and every time you go. Often you are lined up on the sidewalk outside. It's been here for years and remains just as delicious as ever. It's very much a no nonsense spot. It has a huge menu of breakfast and lunch deliciousness. This trip was just as good as all the others. During COVID they did an excellent job spacing the diners out as much as possible. My food was hot and delicious. I strongly recommend this place. read more

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Service was excellent and food portions were enormous. You prob could split most of their breakfast dishes between two people. Had a fried chicken cutlet sandwich on their hand sliced italian bread and have to say the chicken was cooked well and was juicy. Looking forward to the next time I'm in the burgh to go back for some more killer breakfast read more

DeLuca's Diner - Guess they'll have to change the plaque to say my name now - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Visited two times in the last 3 months. My bf said this is the best breakfast he's ever had. Seafood crepe is absolutely incredible! I've tried other crepes and pancakes and nothing compares to the seafood crepe but everything is good, definitely worth a try. read more

They were super busy so we sat at the counter. Watching the staff maneuver through each other while the oldies music playing was nostalgic. Then came the food delivered by the nicest people we've met and it was great! read more

DeLuca's Diner - Country Fried Chicken with Eggs - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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The best breakfast in Pittsburgh! The kielbasa is outstanding. My husband and I have been eating here for many years and have never had a bad meal. We ate there with family this morning and our family member was truly amazed. The hot sausage and banana pepper omelet was fabulous! Of courses, shout out to Mancini's bakery as the toast is always perfect. There's not much new to say about a classic like DeLucas! The staff work well together and are super attentive and friendly to every customer. Just eat there! read more

Came in this morning around 10am on a Saturday and didn't have too bad of a wait for two people. If lines aren't your thing, getting here early is a must as the line was half a block long once we walked out 45 minutes later. The menu has many of your classic breakfast musts and then quite a few unique spins that will definitely keep my wife and I coming back for more. We like to share our meals and do one sweet and one savory so today we did the banana split sundae and the country fried chicken. Service was very quick (5-10 minutes tops), even though the place was hopping. Our waitress checked on us regularly and topped off our glasses frequently. I thought the sundae was phenomenal and the quantity was such that we couldn't finish it between the two of us. Definitely a meal to share with someone. The country fried chicken was good, but I hoped that the biscuits would have been smothered in the gravy but they were on the side and very dry. Because the biscuits were dry and the gravy goopy I can't give it quite the 5 stars I wanted, but I'll come back and try two more menu items and perhaps revise at that time :) read more

DeLuca's Diner - Country Fried Chicken W/ Eggs - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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I went here one afternoon after seeing some awesome reviews and craving chicken and waffles. It was a full house when we walked in but we got seated fairly quickly. The waitress took our order and I got chicken and waffles but they were out of waffles so they made it with pancakes which was fine with me. The food was excellent and cooked to perfection. The only thing that would make this better is if they served mimosas . I'd love to come back here again for breakfast. The service was quick and friendly and had great food. read more

DeLuca's Diner - Henry's Fried Chicken & Waffle - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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I can see how this is a neighborhood favorite. I went on a Saturday about an hour before closing so it wasn't too crowded and I didn't have to wait for a table. The strip was crowded so I had to fight my way through the sidewalk rush to get in but once inside, it's a super traditional little mom and pop spot with an open kitchen. I noticed how the food was prepared and taken immediately to the tables so I knew I'd be getting some good hot food. The menu has plenty of options but I wouldn't come here for a salad. It's a good "home cooked" meal so you might as well go all in. Service was quick and familiar. Everyone seemed to have worked there their entire lives. Some "regulars" came in and it almost felt like you really were in someone's mom's kitchen. I got the chicken and waffle. The waffle wasn't super crispy on the outside but it was hot and fluffy! The chicken was deliciouuuuuuuuus. It was fried PERFECTLY and seasoned just enough. My scrambled cheese eggs were whew so darn good. I don't even know what kind of egg and cheese those used but it was GOOD!!! I'll definitely be back even if I just need some comfort food this dreary winter but I think I'll go on a week day for a slightly different vibe. read more

Everytime I come back to Pittsburgh I will make sure DeLuca's is one of my stops. This place came highly recommended and did not disappoint. Thankfully we got there right after they opened so we didn't have to wait in line outside but we did have about a 10 minute wait inside. They bring out the food pretty fast so people are pretty much in and out unless they are lallygagging. This your typical diner that serves breakfast and lunch. No fancy garnishing, just classic meals. Menu is full of options and the portions are huge. We got a ham & sausage omelette and the Steele City Breakfast of Champs. Each breakfast comes with your choice of toast. The Steele City is probably the most bang for your buck as you get two eggs, sausage AND bacon, home fries and 2 HUGE pancakes..oh and toast. Hot and yummy. I only could eat half of it. Fair warning if you order apple juice its coming in a short cup and there are no refills. Also its CASH ONLY! read more

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Delicious food good portion size. Service attentive friendly and timely. All condiments provided on table. Old fashioned diner experience. Only cons: VERY LOUD CASH ONLY read more