Love Isaly's! Ever since moving nearby, this place has become a staple for a quick breakfast with family and friends. I love getting the eggs Benedict, the pierogi omelet (which has real pierogi inside!!), and anything with chipped ham. It's so nostalgic and feels so quintessentially Pittsburgh. Service is always very attentive and the food comes out fast. One thing I've yet to try is the milkshakes! I highly recommend if you're looking for an old school diner with solid food at great prices. read more

This is our go to breakfast place for take out. Fantastic prices and delicious food. Huge fan of the Riser and West View omelette. Small seating area as well too. The bonus is we can always grab some Marburger chocolate milk to bring home. read more

The legend carries it's history well! Absolutely delicious breakfast. Legendary chipped ham is out of this world. I could eat a whole plate. Milkshakes are bomb A must go! And often! read more

The Isaly Company - Everyday Breakfast - Delis Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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First ever Isaly's visit: check! To preface, I'm very much admittedly not a true Yinzer in the sense that my familial roots are not in Pittsburgh. So, with that being said, I don't necessarily have the same nostalgia or connection to the Isaly's brand compared to many of my loved ones who are deep-rooted and steeped in local tradition. All of that being said, even without the embedded personal ties, I still know that Isaly's is a local icon in terms of branding and presence in many Pittsburgh homes and family histories! There are only a handful of Isaly's locations left in the area, including this location on Perry Highway. My husband and I moved to the Ross/West View area fairly recently and we've been meaning to try this legendary diner - we are so lucky to have this spot so close to home! The restaurant is lovingly maintained and looks nostalgic in every way, from the exterior signage to the booths to the local street signs and newspaper clippings and everything in-between. Our first visit was a great one. Service was friendly, the prices were reasonable, and the ambiance was cozy (perfectly paired with the spring rainstorm taking place outside). For food, I tried a veggie omelette with sausage, hash browns, and biscuits. It was SO good! Stuffed with veggies and cheese and sausage, and the potatoes were crispy (more like mini potato pancakes). The biscuits were warm and soft! My husband and I also split a warm cinnamon roll, which was fantastic. His breakfast was sausage gravy and biscuits with an egg, which he really enjoyed! Our friends also tried an omelette and the sausage and gravy dish - everyone was a happy camper for this Sunday brunch meal. It's all classic, simple, tasty fare, perfect for a laid-back lunch date or a breakfast after a night out. I want to return ASAP and try a burger and fries and a milkshake! read more

The Isaly Company - Veggie omelette with hash browns and biscuits - Delis Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Today we stepped back in time and visited Isalys in West View. We were warmly greeted and sat at the bar and even got to watch cartoons from the 70s. Good old Foghorn Leghorn, tweetie and Thomas. Food was great an all around great experience. Will definitely be back! read more

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I'll start by saying the lady up front was amazing, felt like I was being served by a friend the whole time The inside felt a bit retro with character on all the walls Now for the food , it was filling ! For the price and what I got I am satisfied, the toast was perfect , the bacon had a crunch and the French toast was good I would come here again for sure 4/5 read more

The Isaly Company - Mancini French toast - Delis Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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An absolute gem of a hole in the wall. The inside was so nostaglic and decorated beautifully, I absolutely loved how everything was set up. The service was awesome, our server was such a sweetheart and so friendly. The food was also delicious, the fries were perfect and the burger was well seasoned and cooked to perfection. Absolute gem of a spot, will definitely be back. read more

Isaly's was a chain of restaurants that opened in the early 1900s. They were famous for inventing the Klondike bar, which is now owned by Unilever, as well as chipped-chopped ham, which is thinly sliced or shaved. Today, I think that only a few locations of Isaly's restaurants remain. Fun fact: My husband's uncle is a historian who wrote a book about Isaly's. You can read about his book on Isaly's website and other websites. Anyway...today was my first-ever time inside an Isaly's. I chose to visit this location on Perry Highway because it had decent ratings. My husband and I parked our vehicle on the street. We entered the restaurant and saw a sign that told us to seat ourselves at any table. Soon, our waitress approached us and gave us menus. Please see my attached photos for the menus for breakfast and lunch. Our waitress made courteous conversation, and she was very timely with taking our order and with bringing out our drinks, foods, and bill. Here are my ratings for our foods: Omelette - 4 stars - My husband chose an omelette that contained cheese and bacon. He said that it tasted good, and he ate all of it. His sides were Italian bread, which was nicely toasted and buttered, and hash browns, which were crispy and seasoned. My husband also enjoyed a glass of orange juice. Everyday special - 4 stars - I chose two sunny-side-up eggs, chipped ham, home fries, and wheat toast. My eggs were cooked properly, my ham was shredded and tasted like ham, my home fries were fried well, and my toast was toasted and buttered. Cinnamon roll - 4 stars - This cinnamon roll was a good size, was served warm, and contained a proper amount of cinnamon and icing. At the end of our meal, we walked up to the counter, and we used a credit card to pay for our meal. We had noticed a lottery machine nearby, and we had asked the employee if we could purchase lottery tickets. She forgot, so we reminded her. We paid cash for the lottery tickets. She made pleasant conversation with us and thanked us. read more

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Anytime we're in the west view area we always have to stop at Isalys !! it's just a cozy, feeling of nostalgia just being in the restaurant. My dad grew up in West View, so I always like to share the memorabilia I saw with him. It's so fun to look around and the prices are very reasonable. read more

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I moved away from Pittsburgh in 2001 and I miss Isaly's chipped chop ham every day. Sometimes I get it shipped to me. It is the best!

It's been too long since I've been to this Pittsburgh staple. The chipped ham was a treat for my family. I think as kids it was just a cool place to be. And of course fresh milkshakes. read more

Arrived at 8a with a group of eight! The waitress promptly put four tables together and took our drink orders! She came back with our drinks and handed out the breakfast menus! Limited, but all standard breakfast items, including those with chipped ham! After ordering our food 3 Pots of Coffee were brought to our table, which is a very nice feature! Our food was delivered fast and hot! Everything we ordered was correct and with plenty of jams, jellies, and napkins! The food was delicious, with particular attention to eggs over lightly and eggs over medium! Meats were done to perfection, and the home fries were exceptional! After a few more cups of coffee, and plenty of time to catch up on conversation, our waitress asked if we were ready for the check! After she brought our check, she politely removed the breakfast dishes from the table! She was very nice and personable and received a hefty tip for all of her service! We all enjoyed our breakfast experience and pledged to return in the future! read more

Best place for breakfast. Very nostalgic and good greasy spoon kinda place. Gives you a feel for the west view community and fun atmosphere.

There are so many fantastic things on the menu here. Breakfasts are filling and have that old time diner flavor . Almost like stepping back in time. Favorite lunch item has to be "The Slammer" sandwich. Fried ham and onions with Swiss cheese on a roll. Not only are the rolls super fresh but they toast them on the grill which crisps up the edges and leaves a buttery taste! As for fries... gotta try them with gravy. Pair it with their open faced potroast. Could go on and on! read more

I'm a former "Isaly's was my neighbor kid" because we lived above my dad's store and Isaly's was directly across the street! I could not have had fonder memories! For Christmas one of my kids got me a book about Isaly's, so you know they've heard plenty about it! I'm so glad there's still one open in greater Pgh, and cannot wait till ice cream weather this year! I hope they still make skyscrapers! read more

The Isaly Company - Paperback book I got as a Christmas gift. 148 pp, listed price is $19.95 and is associated with the History Center. Awaiting ice cream temps - Delis Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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When we first walked in, we weren't exactly sure what to expect because everyone inside just kinda swiveled their heads to stare at us. (Maybe we just reallyyy looked like we weren't from around there? Which we weren't. har har. :x ) But we were seated quickly and our server brought us our menus. All of us were in the mood for burgers, but we were informed that the burgers couldn't happen that day, and that she'd understand if we wanted to leave. Since we were all ravenous to the point of being hangry, we decided to stay, and all of us were able to find something we wanted on the menu. Aside from burgers, they also have sandwiches, salads, soups, and traditional breakfast items (e.g. pancakes, toast, eggs, omelets, etc.). Our server came back looking kinda like she wanted to crawl under our table, and informed our friend that they didn't have regular shrimp either, but that they did have popcorn shrimp. (From how distressed she looked, we kinda thought she'd come back to tell us that all they had was bread and cheese for the day.) I got a chicken salad sandwich on toasted wheat bread and homefries on the side with green peppers + onions, and was very happy with my order (~$7). They don't skimp on the chicken, and it isn't super mayo-heavy, which I really appreciated. (Our server came back to tell us that the toaster had blown up, and that she couldn't toast our bread, but she's a terrible liar and was trying really hard not to crack up, so none of us believed her.) I also got to sample the onion rings that my friend ordered, which were super delicious! Soooo, all in all, the food is great, especially for the prices they're offered at, and the staff is super friendly with a great sense of humor. They have ice cream on either a sugar or waffle cone, or milkshakes (vanilla, chocolate, strawberry, and the flavor of the month in March was Thin Mint), so we decided to each order dessert, and they actually gave it to us on the house to apologize for not having some of the things we'd wanted to order! :O If I'm ever in the area again, I'd definitely come back here for inexpensive comfort food! (They close at 3 p.m.!) read more

The Isaly Company - Their bathroom sign is kinda awesome. - Delis Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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The creamers were warm despite having "keep refrigerated" printed on them. The sandwich I ordered had turkey lunch meat that had gone bad. They are good at nostalgia. Unfortunately, food safety is not something they're good at. read more

I'll start with the two positives. If you grew up with Isaly's, there are pics on the walls that will give you your nostalgia fix. The crinkle cut French fries were good. That's where it ends. The waitress was one of the most unfriendly people I ever met. Why work with people if you hate people? She gave us a dirty look as soon as she came to the table and acted as if we were a burden. She came to take our drink order, took our food order and brought the food. My hot dog looked like the hot dogs you see at a movie theater that have been there 10 years. My husband's roast beef sandwich with gravy was microwaved and nasty. Skip the nostalgia and find a place with edible food and employees who give a crap. read more

Everyone was nice but the food was some of the worst I've had. Specifically the chicken salad sandwich. And the milkshakes tasted more like milk than a shake. read more

It's a museum, a holy relic, a monument in time, a last standing, honest to goodness Isaly's. This place is one of the last 3 remaining diners from the iconic chain of restaurants. It was the focus of the PBS special, Sandwiches You Will Love. If you are not a Pittsburgher, you may not understand or appreciate this place. The reason it does not change or innovative is because it is a genuine piece of nostalgia and a rather meaningful part of the lives of people who grew up here. read more

This place has such the old school classic diner feel to it. The waitress are so laid back, funny, and friendly. They cook on the grill right out in the open which is also nice. The menu had plenty of options and at a very affordable price. I had a strong craving for breakfast food, so I tried the Steak and Eggs meal. It also comes with home fries and toast. The food came out in a timely manner and was delicious. The meat was very rare, and the waitress didn't ask me how I wanted it. Luckily, I was okay with it being rare this time...which is quite unusual for me. It wasn't extremely flavorful, but when I added a little salt and pepper that did the trick. I definitely plan to visit again and will try out the Chicken Salad sandwich. read more

The Isaly Company - Steak and Eggs with Home fries and toast - Delis Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

My boyfriend is from pittsburgh and he took me to breakfast to one of his favorite places: Isalys! He knows the staff and we were treated so well. The food was amazing, i had a the pecan pancakes, huge and delicious! Try their shakes, amazing. The staff here is super friendly and kind. Wish i could transport them all to California. read more

The Isaly Company - Delis Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

I ate breakfast here with a dining companion this past Saturday. Upon entering the restaurant it is easy to see that it is set up like the classic diner including the counter. Around the restaurant are classic photos from when the area used to be West View Park that my dining companion and I enjoyed looking at. Having been here once before to get a hand-spun milkshake many years ago, I once again ordered one even though it was breakfast time. It was as good as I remembered it and was generously portioned since I was able to twice fill up my drinking cup from the metal cup that was placed at my table. For my entree I ordered an omelette that was filled with swiss cheese and kielbasa. Once again the portion was generous and it came with two pieces of toast and a side of hash browns. All of it tasted good and by the end I was forcing it down in order to clean my plate. The bottom line for me is that I will definitely be back to Isaly's in the future. The amount of food that you get for the cost is tremendous and even though I am too young to have even been to West View Park, the pictures were great. read more

Love love LOVE Isaly's!!!!!!! Finally decided to try their signature "Barnyard" sandwich - described as the entire barnyard on one mancini's hoagie bun!!!!!! It doesn't come with any condiments on it, so I asked the server to bring me some Italian dressing on the side just in case, but I didn't even touch the dressing! The cheese melts to the egg and chicken tenders and chipped ham and bacon, and the lettuce and tomato give it a hint of coolness on an otherwise warm sandwich!!! This is for sure my go-to menu item from here on out! read more

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Add event for you my eggs benedict look nice but we're very chilly. He server in training never came back to ask if everything was okay. read more

The Isaly Company - Eggs Benedict...served nearly cold. The cook said it was my fault, because I took time to take two pictures. Love it when they argue. - Delis Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Great place for breakfast, food is very reasonably priced and it's good. Negative is the staff. Staff are not very friendly or courteous to their paying customers. Don't even get a good morning, can I help you, is everything okay with your food, etc. They act like you're bothering them. My advice to them is if you're not a morning person, don't start your work day at 7:00! Yes, I probably shouldn't, but I tip 20% hoping the next time I come in they'll remember me and maybe say good morning and ask me if I would like a 2nd cup of coffee. read more

I read that when visiting Western PA to make sure to try the chipped chopped ham sandwiches, and why not do it at a Pittsburgh staple. This place has been around forever - started in Ohio and now has a few locations still in Ohio, western PA, and West Virginia. I got the chipped chopped ham breakfast sandwich with egg and cheese on a bagel. It was so good and loaded with that delicious thinly sliced ham that I was full until dinner time. Next time I will have to go later in the day and try a milkshake. read more

The Isaly Company - Chipped chopped ham breakfast sandwich - Delis Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

This is one of the last of a Pittsburgh classic. In case you were aware, Isalys is an acronym for "I Shall Always Love You Sweetie". In any event, they have solid breakfast game in Westview. It's really inexpensive, and the portions are more than generous. Parking isn't too difficult to find on a weekend, but they're only open until 2pm - since the bulk of their business is breakfast and lunch diners. A Pittsburgh original, creator of the Klondike. Check out Isalys if you haven't yet. You never know when you'll wake up and it's gone like the rest of the 100+ Isalys in the Greater Pittsburgh area. read more

Let me just say first off, I don't think I will be able to say enough good things about Isaly's in my review. Once I verified their hours (7am-2pm but closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays) I planned a visit with some friends after an overnight shift. Isaly's has a classic diner feel and the staff is very welcoming. One of my friends was looking over a list of breakfast places I had created. (i.e. a spreadsheet that included the names of places, their location and any helpful hints or recommendations. This spreadsheet was created as part of my New Year's resolution to try different locally owned breakfast spots.) Our waitress/one of the owners told us she and her husband (our cook/the other owner) do the same thing, but she was impressed with my list because they "just write things down." She also complimented me on my shirt and asked me where I bought it (online at LOL Mart). It has a drawing of a sunny side up egg and a strip of bacon holding hands and underneath it says "BFF" - and it has become my designated breakfast shirt. The owners were very friendly and accomodating, engaging us in conversation during our meal about other breakfast spots in the the Pittsburgh area. They joked about how we would rate them and our waitress paid special attention to us, perhaps nervous of what we might tell others. A few other patrons came in, but only for take out orders or to pick up some chipped ham. They bragged about using real butter - one of the few places to do so. When I got my meal, it was beautiful - the real butter from my bread was dripping onto my bacon. I think I shed a tear. I asked how many eggs are in their omelettes because they were pretty big. The answer I received was, " We don't know, we just crack and pour!" They pride themselves on not measuring anything. I have no complaints because my food was delicious. After eating our meals the three of us decided to order the chocolate chip pancakes to share since we had heard so much about them. When the owner brought them over, she had individual plates for each of us with one pancake each. And the best part? She told us they were on the house. I think we spent close to 2 hours there, which really says something about a place. Especially when you consider that we had just worked a 12-hour overnight shift and exhaustion was setting in. It was comfortable and a good time, perhaps the best breakfast experience ever. We left telling the owners we would pass the word along and that we would definitely return. They were happy to hear it, but told us not to expect more free panckakes. read more

The Isaly Company - Breakfast Special - Delis Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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This was my first time here, after living in the area for a few years. I found this as typical "yinzer" joint with plain simple menu. My food (eggs, bacon, and home fries) was cooked as ordered. The food was rather plain. There was a noticeable lack of seasoning on the eggs and home fries, not even salt and pepper. Nothing was special about it, you know, something that would call me back for a 2nd visit. My wife's meal (blueberry pancakes) was a similar experience. They didn't even have maple syrup. We came to the conclusion that we could cook a better breakfast at home. If you're looking for a solid, simple, diner breakfast look elsewhere. read more

Wow! There's still an Isaly's left in the North Boroughs?! That in itself is amazing! This is a nice place to grab breakfast or lunch if you're in West View. The food was good and well priced. Sides are extra with sandwiches, but the sandwiches are typically on the inexpensive side. The best deal is probably the hot dog; it's a huge dog. The hot dog and beer battered onion rings run about $5. Also, the milkshakes are also pretty tasty and inexpensive. The atmosphere is meh, but definitely has that "old school" vibe. The seating isn't very comfortable. Overall, it was good and I'll go again. read more

I was raised in the Youngstown, OH area and grew up getting Isaly's Chipped Ham BBQ at the store then cooking it all day in the crockpot. It is something I always loved and in my adult live still make it from time to time especially during football season. Having recently moved to Pittsburgh, one of the first things I made was Isaly's Chipped Ham BBQ Sandwiches for myself and a friend who moved here from New York who had never had it before. She loved it by the way! So how surprised was I when I made a routine trip to the Dollar Store and looked across the street to see an Isaly's Diner!? Unfortunately on that day it was closed because it was after 2pm. Take note of that, the hours are 7a-2p daily. Now I only knew them for their ham but the diner front seemed to really push their breakfast so I decided that Sunday to head down and see what it was all about. Turns out that was one of the best decisions I've made recently! As soon as you walk in you are sort of transported to a simpler time. There are some booths along the wall and then an actually counter to sit at. I picked the counter and was promptly greeted by the waitress. I told her I had just moved and was out exploring so she gave me a bit of history and as it turns out this is one of only three locations still in operation. They had a daily special and the waitress suggested the pancakes and to come back for a milkshake sometime. I wanted to do a traditional breakfast so I went with the Everyday Special which has 2 eggs any style, Sausage or Bacon, Home Fries and Toast for $6.49. I went for over easy with sausage and Texas Toast. My food was prepared just down the counter where I could see and took only a few minutes. It was cooked to perfection! The eggs whites were cooked but the yolks remained "dippy" for my toast. The Home Fries had a nice crispy outside but soft inside. A little bit of Frank's really pushed them over the edge. The sausage links and Texas Toast with butter topped it all off. Simple is sometimes better. I will definitely come back to try the pancakes but it will be hard to pass this again. The diner itself has pictures of yesteryear from the old West View Park along with some other local flare. There was a Newspaper on the counter to read if I wanted and they had the local news on the TV. My waitress was great. Very attentive and friendly. Plus she took the time to talk with me about the history surrounding Isaly's. She really made you feel welcome. I was there around 8:30a and left at about 9. When I arrived it was myself and maybe 2 other tables but as I was leaving it was starting to get busier. Another waitress had come in and I imagine the Church crowd was arriving. Also as I was leaving I realized that they have a deli up front where you can get the famous ham along with various other cold cuts and the BBQ sauce. There is a cooler with a few beverages to go and a small gift shop area with shirts and small knickknacks. I need to make it back to try lunch and grab a milk shake! If they are anything like the breakfast, this will be a regular backyard stop for me! Enjoy! read more

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Love this little gem in west view. I've always been here for breakfast, need to try lunch sometime. read more

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We get there every couple of months, always wonder why we don't go more often! It is a great little diner, have never had bad food there. They also have a deli so we usually get some meats and fresh bread / rolls to take home. We just went Sunday, around noon. Great service, great food. I ended up trying something new, it was called "The Bomber" I believe. Fried bologna (it's called Jumbo around here), fried onions and cucumber sauce on a huge, fresh roll. Very good! The atmosphere is nice, what you would expect from a diner type. Nice and clean, has a lot of old pictures on walls of local landmarks from years gone by. read more

Never going back to this place. I should've known something was up when we went there on a Sunday at 12:00 and there were only two other customers in the place. The food was very very plain. The home fries were literally just chopped, barely cooked, potato squares. No butter or seasoning. Nothing except 1/2 raw potato squares. The sausage links we received were raw. Still pink and cold in the middle and barely browned on the outside. When we asked if we could have them cooked a little longer because they were uncooked we didn't receive any kind of apology or even concern from the staff. The waitress took them to the cook, he rolled his eyes and threw them back on the grill, all while never taking his eyes off of his phone. The eggs were overcooked. The only think that was remotely good was the toast. When the lady that checked us out asked how our meal was and I told her "not very good" she said "thanks, have a nice day". If you are looking for a place to eat perfectly cooked white toast then this is definitely the right place for you. read more

One of my favorite breakfast spots! Delicious food, fun atmosphere, and great staff. My husband and I eat here a few times a month and have never had a bad experience. read more

The diner itself is nice and quaint. The waitress was overzealous and approaching me and my boyfriend several times to try to take our order. I had to inform her it was our first time there and we just wanted to get a good look at the menu. However, that did not stop her. Needless to say he ordered a sandwich and I ordered a chicken sandwich. The food is ok mediocre at its best I would not go out my way to get it. read more

One of, if not THE, last standing Isaly's is right here at the mouth of what used to be West View Amusement park. Yunz older guys and gals from da'Burg know what I'm talkin abaht... the originators of the Klondike and White House Ice Cream (maraschino cherries in vanilla). And, what's a Stillers' party without Chipped Ham BBQ sammiches?! The pressed tin ceiling, old West View Park photos, along with the same great products and ever friendly service makes shopping at the place I used to spin on lunch counter stools while waiting for a skyscraper cone as a child - a great experience every time. read more

Everytime, I come back home to Pgh to visit, I almays make it to Isaly's for the best breakfast in the burgh! You think Primanti's is good, well you havn't had the "Riser" or the Isaly's chipped ham sandwiches. You want to experience authentic Pittsburgh, this is the place! read more

Old school awesome! If you like chipped ham, very good chipped ham omelet! Reminds me of being a kid.