Hanlon&#x27;s Cafe

Take a walk back to the 80s, a classic little diner with all the breakfast goodies, hot coffee…read more small family owned - lottery and usually a Local community fundraiser going on. Very welcoming, like home!!

A breakfast place I've been gate keeping for a few years, definitely a hidden gem. Old school…read moreclassic diner vibes with a welcoming atmosphere and good service. The bacon, egg and cheese sandwich is *chef's kiss* paired with some breakfast potatoes with peppers and onions is top tier

Inside

Pancakes with apples

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Central Diner & Grille

4.1(1.1k reviews)

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Great food!! Service was EXCELLENT, coulx…read morecould not ask for faster, better service. I will give it an A++!!

I have had such highs and lows here, but today was the worst and probably the final straw…read more Was surprised it wasn't crazy crowded on Father's Day and we chose to eat inside which turned out to be a mistake because the A/C vents are right above the booths and it was freezing. I ordered the avocado toast and it arrived quickly and looked awful. It tasted as awful as it looked. The avocados were old and bitter. I order this everywhere and there's usually some onions or tomatoes and lime juice mixed in. This was just old avocados. The server came by to check and I told her it was bad and to take it away. She never asked if I wanted something else or to try the toast again. The manager came by a little later asking if all was ok. Told him about the avocado and he was extremely interested in helping but I just didn't feel like eating anymore. They did take the toast off our check.

Counter and dessert display

Turkey club. Pretty basic

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Bread and butter

The Alcove

4.4(101 reviews)

1.8 mi•Greentree

Mediocre food and worse service. We were there a good 10 minutes before being waited on. I would…read moresay it was another 45 minutes for the food to come out and it was just a sandwich and fries. Other people at our table waited longer. Whoever reviewed the poutine fries as the best they ever had, clearly never had them elsewhere. The gravy was awful, there was melted cheese, not curds, and the fries aren't homemade. They were actually the worst I've ever had. The sandwich was a good size but just ok, nothing special. It took forever to get drinks refilled. I asked 25 minutes before we left and never got another. Once we finished eating our waitress didn't come back to the table. We had to ask others for drinks and the check. We originally went to play bingo. It was fun but didn't start on time and went all the way to 10pm.

Such a good spot right off of the parkway! Big bar and lots of seating plus darts and pole. They…read morealso do theme nights like bingo and trivia! Their food is so good. Tried a sandwich and loved it. Great staff and lots of parking available. cannot wait to go back and explore more of their menu.

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Buffalo Chicken Wrap

Bob's Diner

3.6(85 reviews)

2.5 mi

Amazing! Our first visit to Bob's Diner - Carnegie since moving here in January 2026. I love the…read morelittle non-national chain restaurants and Bob's was terrific. Sam was our server and she was open, engaging and very knowledgeable about the many choices on the menu. Dining area and bathroom were clean and uncluttered. We both had the biscuits and sausage gravy with home fries (and added onions and peppers although not really needed). The gravy actually had visible sausage and the gravy savory. The whole dish was seasoned just right although I added a little Frank's because, well it's Franks! I also made a menu suggestion for a redneck Benedict with biscuits, patty sausage, the sausage gravy and two eggs any style. Sam! I forgot to mention adding a sprinkle of shredded cheddar. The redneck bennie will change. Your. Life! Needless to say, not only will we be back, we've found our go-to spot!

For starters it was our first time here and Sam our waitress was great. Everybody was friendly…read more The food came out fast hot and delicious thank you thank you thank you!! food was definitely a 10 out of 10. very homely, friendly atmosphere.

Early dinner....

Egg Bagel with Strawberry Cream Cheese and Balsamic Glaze

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View from the "bar"

Don's Diner

4.6(52 reviews)

2.7 mi•North Side

Completely unique breakfast spot. Nestled under 2 huge bridges makes this an unusual Pittsburgh…read morelocation. There are 6 booths and lots of counter seats. The staff is very friendly and welcoming. This is a place where the clientele keep coming back. It's bike-friendly and just off the bike trail. The food is made from scratch and cooked right in front of you, diner style. Completely family owned and down home Pittsburgh. It's not a fancy place but it's very cool.

Don't come here expecting a trendy or fancy restaurant. This is an old-school Pittsburgh diner with…read morelots of character. The inside is well-worn, with vintage Steelers memorabilia on the walls, taped-up chairs, and that classic neighborhood "dive diner" feel that has probably looked the same for years. What makes this place stand out is the food. Don is clearly a talented cook. The pancakes were light, fluffy, and absolutely delicious. Our favorite was the homemade home fries with onions and green peppers--they were perfectly cooked, full of flavor, and some of the best we've had. The servers were incredibly sweet and made us feel welcome from the moment we walked in. If you're looking for a polished, upscale restaurant, this isn't it. But if you love authentic neighborhood diners where the food is homemade, the portions are generous, and the people are kind, this place is definitely worth a visit. We'll absolutely be back!

2 egg breakfast plus hash browns.

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DeLuca's Diner

3.6(224 reviews)

5.0 mi

We we're reminiscing about our first experience Dahtahn and just had to try out this other…read morelocation. Fortunately we got seated before the rush. Our server was phenomenal! She was engaging and attentive!! We couldn't decide so we got the MOAB burrito-- it's literally bigger than your head! Filled with chorizo beans (but you can get potatoes) eggs cheese, and sauce. Cohort said he could swim in the sauce all day. We also got the hotcake stack (pecan deliciousness) with thick cut extra crispy bacon! We left full and caffeinated I should've taken an after pic of the plates It's not finishable but we have a valiant effort

I ordered the French toast combo - I wasn't that impressed with the French toast it was kind of…read morebland, you could hardly taste the cinnamon flavor. The bacon was cooked just right not too crispy, not too chewy. The interior was pretty cool - they had some outer space art design on the walls. The staff was pretty tentative - would definitely be coming again to try their other breakfast options.

Easy atmosphere

South of the Border Omelet

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They have some big omelets here! This is their South of the Border Omelet

Bob's Diner

3.6(143 reviews)

2.3 mi

Food was served up fast despite being packed with people and so good! Service was greatread more

Very cute dinner with good food and good service. Got the build your own omelette which was big…read moreenough to share. Biscuit and gravy was really good too. Great place for breakfast

View of inside of restaurant

Chocolate Java Cake

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Country fried steak and eggs

Yiannies Diner

4.0(21 reviews)

5.7 mi

I would probably give this 4.5 stars if I could. Not because anything was wrong, just because I…read morewent with a standard breakfast that met expectations but left little opportunity to be extraordinary. The scrambled eggs were uniquely flat but good. The bacon was thin, but it was delicious (and they gave more than two pieces, so it was plenty). The home fries were pretty standard. Italian toast was well toasted and buttered. I found it odd that they gave ketchup packets instead of a bottle, but this is a Greek owned restaurant, and maybe ketchup isn't prevalent in Greek culture. My son got Greek eggs Benedict, which had Gyro meat. I tasted a bit of the meat, and it was awesome. Definitely something to consider on a future visit or maybe for lunch. Not huge inside, so large parties could be tricky. There were five of us, and it looked like only one table could accommodate a larger party, but it was available with no wait. There was only one server, so I was worried that the service would be slow, but she did a great job. The restaurant was only around half full at the time. I saw comments in other reviews about the waitress being rude. I'm not sure if ours was the same person, She had a very monotone voice and direct demeanor (probably partially due to being the only server and trying to be as efficient as possible) and I can understand how some people might perceive this as rude. We had zero problem with her. She was very nice and attentive, and she offered a bit of small talk as I was paying at the register.

So this was our first time trying Yiannies ... we tried to go another night for dinner - note they…read moreclose at 4pm .. it says 8 but not true! Street parking is available - they do lot have a parking lot - but no issues finding a space We walked in and they must have had a busy breakfast crowd - we had to wait for a clean table. No issues with the wait. Got our table and the waitress came over. .. took our drink order while we perused the menu We ordered the soup ... which came out lukewarm but was quickly resolved. I got the pork kabobs- very good flavor and my sister got the spanakopitas- which was not as crispy as I like - but good flavor Note - we did not get breakfast- but we saw plates going out and it looked good with generous portions. Nice family owned diner if you're in the area.

Inside Yianni's diner

Pork kabobs

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Updated dining room pic

The Speckled Egg PGH

4.3(551 reviews)

3.8 mi•Downtown

Beautiful historical location, prompt and friendly service, broad menu! Really enjoyed by breakfast…read morehere. Their drink menu is impressive and would be a fun happy hour spot. My Root juice drink was tasty; made me feel healthy after a week of dining out indiscriminately. The server recommended the Kazaam (shakshuka) dish, and it was solid! I eat a lot of this and it didn't disappoint! The toast was particularly good. Loved the fried shallots for a little crunch, too, otherwise it's a pretty slop-heavy meal, texture-wise.

It's one thing when the service is bad and another when BOT service and food are bad…read more Upon entering, we were seated by the host. A friendly, smiling young man. He was courteous, well spoken and friendly. We sat there for about 10-12 minutes. No one approached the table. We looked over to what appeared to be a bar area and we saw two servers standing there talking and showing each other their phones. My wife said, "With our luck, one of those two is our server." Sure enough, when they were finally done talking, one came over to our table....no smile and a big audible sigh. She asked what we wanted to drink, we gave our order and she returned with our beverages. After another 10 minute wait she came back to take our order. When asked about a certain dish, came another big sigh, eye roll and and a rote description of said dish. The food arrived and one of the orders was wrong. Another wait to get her attention. We asked for the item to be redone as we had ordered it. And she even asked how we wanted it! You got it...another eye roll and a big sigh. At least she was well oxygenated! The dish came back with the very same results. On that issue we gave up. Then came the wait for the check. Once again the two servers were chatting, no heads turned to check on their tables. My son went over to get the check. When the check arrived, it was attitude city. She accused us of picking on her because she was only a server. It's obviously how she saw herself. We then asked for the manager who was quick to side with the server. She said that nothing seemed to satisfy us and that we had a problem. IN SHARP CONTRAST. I have been to the Speckled Egg on the South Side many times. From the Host/Hostess to the servers to the bus staff, everyone had a smile, chatted with their customers, laughed and it was always a great experience. The manager came over since he recognized me from being there many times and we chatted for a minute. We are talking Night and Day. Completely two different experiences from server to management styles. To me there is only one Speckled Egg and one complete waste of time (Downtown).

Dining area decorated for the holidays

Deviled egg toast

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Pete J.

13 years ago

If your looking for a quick bite to eat and you like hospital food go to Hanlons. I had the fish, macaroni & cheese it was horribly tasteless. The service was ok. However, the staff run around like chickens. So get two drinks so you don't die of thirst waiting on a refill. 1st I waited at the counter for five minutes to get seated. 2nd The waitress greets me with. What do you want to order. What??? How about asking me dine in or out. 3rd I waited ten minutes to order my food and something to drink. 4th The food came, and i had the macaroni & cheese with the fish sandwhich, coleslaw and stewed tomatoes on the side. The sides come in ramekins which i must say STINGY. The macaroni & cheese was horrible "uuuggghhh" taste like hospital food. Where did the cook get off putting stewed potatoes on the side; gross with this meal. The fish sandwich was ok. All in all horrible food on this friday. Be aware of what you order. read more

Eiska R.

11 years ago

Stopped in there to eat 1/20/2016 for the first time. Everyone was friendly an nice.. Had 2 Eggs, Home Fries, Sausage and Toast..It was perfect..I Love..loved the Potatoes!!.. Definitely going back!! Keep up the good work!! Thank you for the great breakfast!! read more

Donna H.

3 years ago

Classic diner vibes in a strip mall. Friendly service. Attentive. We had lunch and everything was really good. Coffee cup remained full. Thank You. read more

Veronica B.

8 years ago

Great Place for breakfast - I have not been disappointed. Great location, decent service, clean restaurant. Love coming here.

Amber M.

6 years ago

This place has the best breakfast, and it's a really fun diner. I have never had anything bad yet.

Lisa B.

1 year ago

Owner personally responded to a previous review of mine. I really appreciated that. Thank you

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