Favorite diner. I've had about half the menu and loved everything. I would definitely try and go on a weekday versus the weekend because there's always a wait on the weekends. Foods I've loved: Eggs Benedict - the ham is a generous serving and really good on the Italian toast which is a twist on the classic. The potatoes are so tasty especially with the Hollandaise sauce. The Jumbot sandwiches are really hearty and filling too, just could use sauce. The Grilled cheese sandwich is surprisingly good also with all the different cheese flavors. My husband likes the meatloaf sandwich, the monte Cristo, and Texas French toast. All are hearty choices! The food always comes out pretty quickly too and staff is always pleasant and friendly. read more

Great food - especially good for breakfast brunch or lunch. The pancakes are huge! Potato pancakes are quite a surprise!!!

I must say that I really thought coming here in a Saturday morning would be a disaster. It WASN'T! Parking was a breeze, there was no wait, and our service was really fast. Coffee was wonderful (what do you all use, I need to know!) I had the crab Benedict which was great, but so heavy! Yes, I ate the entire thing. I really look forward to trying their other vegetarian options because they had a ton to choose from! read more

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Came here when I was a young lad and really liked the food. But I went back about a year ago and something was different. The Food was still good but different. That's why this is only a 4 star for me. read more

Update - my husband and I still live close-by and we're practically weekly regulars - the waitresses know us by name. Love it!

We have been wanting to come here for awhile and we finally had a free weekend to stop in. We came on a nice warm sunny Saturday around 1. We were seated immediately. We are huge fans of triple d so we like to visit all the places Guy has stopped . When we sat down, we weren't exactly ready to order, so our server said she would return. We looked through the menu and found what we wanted. Another woman came over to take our order not our waitress. She took our order and we just hung out. Our food came out about 20 minutes later. My boyfriend order Guy's Jumbot and I had the spicy omelette no cheese with grits and wheat toast. The food came out hot and ready for us to eat. My boyfriend loved his meal and said it was just enough food for him (he has a heart appetite). My omelette was a decent size but didn't have many jalapeños in it so that was disappointing. Overall, the meal was good but the service was not super great. The restaurant was pretty empty and we didn't order too much. We just needed water and we didn't get a refill which was frustrating. Not a huge deal but worth mentioning . We will most likely return ! read more

Wow, food & service excellent for years, hope business will get back to usual soon. Has been a while since I've been there so my comments are based on past experience and hopes & prayers will continue as one of the best places in the Burg. Very seriously, food fantastic. Everything fresh!!! Warning, portions large! Probably the best pancakes, breakfast in town. What I love, have missed is the ambiance, the excellent staff. Back to the food, pancakes amazing. Spouse adores the place because he's an egg person. Lightly scrambled, poach ed, fried he gets it as ordered. As far as I know the prices very good for the quality, quantity, overall service. read more

The Dor-Stop is awesome! Really delicious food. I got the spicy omelette and it did not disappoint. Portions are great and I actually took some home. Didn't catch our servers name, but she was very attentive! Don't forget to add your name to the waitlist before you go - very convenient. read more

This place has definitely gone down hill. Our service was mediocre. I ordered the chicken wrap without bacon and of course it came with bacon. I told the waitress and she ignored me the first time. Not to mention it barely had any chicken and was mainly all cheese. When she brought the check I told her my wrap had bacon in it and and she inspected my half eaten wrap in front of me and all the guests in the dining room. Almost as if she wanted to prove me wrong. Then she yelled back to the cook if he put bacon in the wrap. I've never felt more awkward in a restaurant. Although, their pancakes are a favorite of mine, I don't think I can look past this most recent experience with them. read more

The Dor-Stop Restaurant - Chicken Bacon Cheddar Wrap - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Best pancakes in town and they are so polite and sweet to me and my family I will be a loyal customer

A Dormont classic! You can't go wrong with Dor-Stop. Fresh, homemade meals made to order. This is one of my favorite breakfast places in the area, and I am not a big breakfast fan. The only downfall is the inside is extremely small. Watch going during weekend mornings because it gets very crowded. Due to its size, dor stop is not good for large groups. They serve both breakfast & lunch, and the waitstaff is incredibly friendly. I also love their coffee, whatever brand it may be! I recommend trying some homemade soup, not matter what meal you're going for... it's always fantastic! read more

Four stars for the food, three stars for the service. I was really disappointed by the fact that the waitress tried to charge us for bringing in Starbucks coffee. Granted that I later discovered the sign on the door that indicates no outside food or drinks; however, it's also the smallest sign on the door. Furthermore, I didn't appreciate the fact that this was brought up to us after we were seated. They clearly saw us come in with the coffee in hand, as we had to wait to be seated. In my opinion, this could have been handled better. Most places would remind you of their policy and ask that you note it for the future. Instead, we were railroaded to pay for two outside coffees. Accordingly, we changed our order to go because of this. With that said, I'm still giving this establishment four stars because I truly enjoyed the food. I just wish that they had better customer service, as I most likely will not return due to that distasteful encounter. read more

The Dor-Stop Restaurant - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Nothing to rave about the food. Just another greasy spoon. Service was quick and the waitress was nice but the food was nothing extra ordinary. read more

This place is pretty awesome for breakfast. It was featured on an episode of Diners, Drive In's, and Dives with Guy Fiery. Located on the the outskirts of Pittsburgh, no major issues with traffic in this area. The restaurant setting as a whole is nothing really special, typical diner setup, tables pretty tight, and a few spots to sit at bar seating up by the cash register. Service is about average, expect to wait a little bit due to the restaurants popularity. We waited about 25-30 minutes for a table, but considering we got there 10:00am on the Sunday following St Patrick's Day, felt this was not bad. It did seem to get a lot busier around 10:30-11:00 though. The food was really great. My daughter got the chocolate chip pancakes. If you are into light and fluffy, these might not be up your alley, they are extremely dense, and I thought that they were crazy good. Whatever my daughter couldn't eat, I was glad to finish for her, just really different and really good! I had a the Spicy Omelette which had pepper jack cheese, onions, peppers and sausage and was really delicious. Home fries were also good. Also got a side order of the potato pancakes, and weren't bad. My son had the raspberry French toast which are served with a raspberry cream cheese and raspberry drizzle and very good as well. This seemed to be one of there more popular specialties. My wife and one of the daily specials which was an Irish Hash, which she also liked. Overall very good, and next time we are in the Pittsburgh area will make it a point to come back! read more

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One of the best breakfast options in Pittsburgh, try the Italian Jambot which is a mixture of awesomeness with cheese, eggs and potatoes. Fabulous toast and breads as well as hash browns. Beautiful pancakes too! You're going to love this spot!! read more

Everything was so good! 10/10 I definitely will be coming back . Bacon was cooked to perfection and the French toast was delicious.

First time giving this place a try. We came 25 minutes before they closed and the kitchen was closing. They were also out of bacon and home fries. Maybe we could've still eaten there if we ordered right away but the hostess had an unpleasant attitude. Just a bad vibe. Won't try again read more

Omg, Omg, this place was SO GOOD, Omg, this place was so good, Omg! Have I said it was good yet? I'm serious! Everyone in our neighborhood had recommended we try it for the past few months, so when my mom and godmother were in-town, we decided it would be a good try for brunch. I got on the online waiting list before we left home (definitely recommend doing this bc it gets very busy very quickly!) - they'll text you when your table is ready. Our server was adorable and friendly and perky and attentive. The food was plentiful and hot and delicious, and for being such a small place, the variety of options was really impressive... nothing we had was bad or boring! I'm so glad that we're locals, because they serve both breakfast food, as well as lunch, and I couldn't decide and need to try at least a dozen different things! I'm looking forward to returning very soon! read more

A nice surprise as I'm not a diner person. We stopped by on recommendation of a friend after a hockey game. The pumpkin pancakes were delicious, as were the west coast eggs Benedict. Beware, though - the eggs Benedict are not served in typical fashion. It is the size of the plate and served with potatoes. The toppings were placed on top of several slices of (good) Italian bread. Some reviewers mention the servers. Yes - a bit short, however, expected with as busy as they are. Our waitress was short, but extremely nice, attentive and we had great customer service. I think they just want to turn tables since there are so many people waiting in such a small space. Expect a wait - put your name on the list & expect a minimum wait of 30 minutes. We took our hockey team and they were very accommodating in separating and seating us at several tables when they were available. read more

The Dor-Stop Restaurant - Eggs Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

The best breakfast in the south hills. This place gets busy pretty quickly, but the staff do a great job of staying attentive and the kitchen certainly cranks out meals quickly! Not the most extensive menu for a diner but the food is exactly what you need. Breakfast combos, French toast, hotcakes, omelettes, hash, and the lunch menu speaks for itself. After living dahn here for the past sixteen months I've gone to every competitor and can say soundly Dorstop has them beat by a mile. read more

So goood! Great mom and pop restaurant for a bite to eat! Very affordable and filling! Very Covid Friendly and loved the endless coffees! read more

The Dor-Stop Restaurant - Reuben, Potato Pancakes, & Coffee - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Yummy food! All of us enjoyed our meals. I would not recommend going on weekend mornings, it was busy and some had to wait over half an hour outside. There is not a ton of seating to accommodate the demand. read more

We finally made our way to Dor-Stop after always hearing people raving about how it's the best in the city. We went around 10:30 on Sunday and had to wait about 45 minutes for a table for four to open. The atmosphere is exactly what you would want and expect from a diner, right down to the greasy food and cramped dining area. My in laws got oatmeal walnut pancakes, which they liked, and a side of home fries. They have been here before and that's what they always get. Why mess with what works? I ordered the farmers omelet, which to be honest didn't really have much flavor. There are so many ingredients in it that I couldn't single anything out. The bright side is that they were quick with the coffee refills, and more importantly they poached my wife's eggs perfectly. Which isn't easy to do. The meal was pretty cheap for four people, and the atmosphere was cool, so we will probably give it another shot. I would just stick to a more simple omelet. read more

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One of the best breakfast spots food wise in Pittsburgh. The restaurant is a bit small though and packed on weekends. Everything on the menu is delicious though and the staff is friendly read more

This is a solid place to eat. Great food, good service. It's amazing to me how much food they pump out of that small kitchen. The Ruben was excellent, potato pancakes were a little bland but good. My wife loved her hoagie and fries. Definitely more then you can eat on the portion sizes. They do a good job with the COVID restrictions as well. Try any of the breakfast options on the menu and you won't be disappointed. read more

The Dor-Stop Restaurant - Steak & Cheese Hoagie - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Average, very average breakfast. 3 stars is more service than the food I got. I had a breakfast sandwich which was supposed to be grilled/roasted the bread was more or less raw. Mom ordered standard 2 eggs over medium got over barely easy, bacon which was ok not under/over cooked and home fries which were average. I tried the potato cakes and was not impressed whatsoever. This place is surviving off the one time visit from triple d which loses more credibility everyday. read more

What can I say about the Dor-Stop that hasn't been said before? This place is no frills, no fuss, all quality food. I personally love the homefries and ham (REAL ham, like cut-off-the-bone deliciousness), and haven't had anyone do anything but rave about it. The Dor-Stop is legendary for a reason, just don't go expecting bougie brunch! This ain't the place, in the best way. read more

We went on a Sunday morning so we expected a long wait, but only had to wait ~15 minutes for a table for 3. The place is small, but the service is fast so the table turnover allows them to serve the customer volume of a larger place. The food was incredible. You absolutely must try to raspberry French toast, which is a favorite from their menu. read more

The Dor-Stop Restaurant - Raspberry French Toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Amazing breakfast! Great Staff! I recommend this place for breakfast. I haven't ate lunch there yet but I expect it to be delicious. read more

The service is the worst - rude and incompetent. we had a party of 5 and they refused to seat us even though 4 of us were there and 1 running late. wouldn't even let us get seated to order coffee and food. the place was empty and now I know why - pass it up and go to a better, friendlier place read more

Best diner in the south hills. Gives a local small town feel. My go to breakfast spot. Cheap, simple, and great quality!! No alcohol, so "brunch" as millennials know it wouldn't be the go to here. Just good food. read more

My husband and I walked up to the Dor-Stop on a slushy, chilly day and it was totally worth the damp trek. The service was quick - the place has the warm, comfy yet busy feel of a grandparents kitchen when its filled with family - and most importantly the food is good. My husband and I joke about breakfast joints because TBH, most of us can make breakfast - but this place is better than my kitchen, for. sure. I MEAN, CHECK OUT THIS KILLER RASPBERRY FRENCH TOAST! read more

The Dor-Stop Restaurant - Raspberry French Toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Really wanted to see what the fuss was about since it appeared in diners, drive ins and dives. We came here on a Sunday during brunch. Although the restaurant was busy, we were seated immediately. The restaurant is very cozy. I had the potato pancakes with bacon and eggs. Overall, the food was okay. The potato pancakes were bland but went well with the sour cream. There is street parking near by as well as a parking lot a street over. Maybe I will try the pancakes next time. read more

The Dor-Stop Restaurant - Bobs German Potato Pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

We had heard good things and given how forward they are advertising their accolades, I was convinced this was going to be an amazing spot for breakfast. Maybe my expectations were too high, but dor stop was simply just alright for me. I don't want to make it sound like it was a horrible experience. The service was very attentive and friendly while the atmosphere (while small) very nicely evokes the feeling of a diner in small town America. They have many, many type of pancakes, but I decided to try the normal ones to get a baseline opinion on what they offer. You get three pancakes and they are a decent size. As is tradition some places around the 'burgh, they toss some powdered sugar on top; this isn't really a deal breaker for me, but I'm never excited to see this happening either. The cakes themselves taste alright, but my biggest gripe is how dense these are. I guess it could have been an off day, but these were some of the most-dense pancakes I've ever had. I couldn't even finish them. My wife had the potato pancakes which were also just ok. Her big issue with them was that they had some kind of sweetener added to the mix. I'm not an expert on potato pancakes, but they've usually been more savory than sweet in my experience. Again, I can't say they were bad, but not what we expected based on past experiences. We both agreed the sausage patties were pretty good. All in all, I might give dor stop another shot if we were in the area, but it didn't live up to my (maybe unrealistic) expectations based on their accolades and what others have said. read more

I don't think I said enough good things about this restaurant. Food is consistently good, and the staff is very friendly.

I've heard of this place quite a few times, but haven't found myself in the area to try it out. I was pleased to find they were open on the 4th of July (relax, people. We tip well.) so we stopped in. There was a LONG line waiting to get in to the small, diner style setting. I went in to put our name on the list and there were two breakfast bar seats available! Score! Even though they were out of this world busy, the staff was friendly and chatted us up when they would pour some more coffee for us. I thought I wanted breakfast (I mean, I did, but the menu has so many good choices!) but I went with the Rachel Reuben. It was great! Also served with two of the best potato pancakes I've ever had. Applesauce AND sour cream, please. :) The hub had a philly cheese steak (and half of my Rachel) with fries. There were no leftovers to be had. All in all we are glad we stopped in and will definitely be back! read more

The Dor-Stop Restaurant - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Fellow Yelper Lori has this...thing...for Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives. It's not about Guy Fieri, it's about the mom & pop spots, where people do their food up with a lot of love and plenty of grease (elbow and otherwise). The Dor-Stop has been featured on DDD, and so, we needed to eat here. Like many places in the Pittsburgh area, I've been lost in this neighborhood before, but never noticed this cute little place. NOTE: it's small, it's crowded, come with only your best friends, be prepared to make friends while you wait for a table to open up. If you're lucky, the front counter folks will bring out pancake samples while you're waiting - they're a cross between Deluca's and Pamela's - kind of crispy on the outside but fluffy on the inside? I dunno. ANYWAY. Service, efficient and friendly. Menu - all the good stuff, with potato pancakes and other little bits, along with the DDD featured items. I got the Guy's Way, which was a nice mix of savory breakfasty things. Tasty without the need for hot sauce. We were in and out pretty quick, but didn't feel rushed. Classic diner - will be back if'n I'm over this way again. read more

The Dor-Stop Restaurant - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Customer service excellence, food made me want to come back for more, so brought and full of life. Very clean so quiet love the lighting

Amazing breakfast and very well priced! I saw this on DDD, so I had to try it out. Pancakes were so tasty and tasted like actual cake! The French toast was really good too. Home fries are hit or miss at some restaurants but here they are a total hit! I can see why they were on the show! read more

The Dor-Stop Restaurant - a plate of french toast and pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Not impressed by the staff working in this establishment completely rude and in a rush to get you in an out. Only have been there once and will never return. As being promoted by Diners Drive Ins and Dives one would think they would strive to uphold great customer service and ratings, but unfortunately that is not the case! And the response of the owner on multiple posts is completely unacceptable. DO NOT RECOMMEND!!! read more