Waffles INCaffeinated - Just got Chicken & waffles for…read morelunch, really yummy ofc - great service can't wait to go back!

Coffee was fantastic. The service (Cassie) was spectacular - attentive and very friendly. The…read morefood was just incredible! My wife and I "waffled" (pun intended) on whether to split something or not. We should have! The Country Benedict, even tho just half a waffle, was huge. The chicken was done perfectly and the gravy was awesome. The egg was a little lite, but over medium is tough. We each took half of our meal home. Highly recommend!

P&G's Pamela's Diner is a small chain that's local to Pittsburgh that my friends loved going to…read morewhile they were students in the city. We stopped by this location of Pamela's and instantly, I felt like I was transported into a retro 50s/60s diner. The multi-colored walls are decorated heavily with old-school board games. There's a veil of grease in the air that screamed the classic diner experience. SAUSAGE & CHEESE OMELETTE + Lyonnaise potatoes (side) + whole wheat bread (toast) The sausage & cheese (we asked for Swiss instead of American) omelette itself wasn't anything worth raving about as it was pretty typical. However, the Lyonnaise potatoes were phenomenal. It's that in between "hash and mash" texture, and it was seasoned incredibly well. The potatoes were definitely the highlight here, and the omelette was good protein, I guess. Definitely forgot about the whole wheat bread. BLUEBERRY HOTCAKES Soft, crepe-like wrap (a bit thicker than crepe but thiner than pancake) wrapped around blueberries and whipped cream. This was not too sweet and quire savory. They're known for their hotcakes at Pamela's and I can see why. I don't remember the individual pricing for each, but both were under $25 total. Definitely great tasting food for a phenomenal price. I highly recommend!

Great service. Really on top of things opening for a busy morning…read more Pancakes were as advertised - tasty, super thin with crispy edges. They were the highlight of the day. Eggs and toast were good too, straightforward. Meals were served very quickly, which was a great way to start the day.

While visiting Pittsburgh we had breakfast at Pamela's on Forbes in the Oakland area…read more It's a small casual diner near Pitt. I ordered an omelette, my wife ordered a "morning after" breakfast. Both of our dishes were fantastic! There was enough food to feed 4 people. The hotcakes alone were a meal. My wife's dish came with 2 hotcakes, eggs and bacon. My omelette came with a large serving of hash browns and toast. I ordered turkey sausage on the side. The orders came out before I could add cream to my coffee! Another great thing was the prices! Very affordable even with the tip. I would have gone back again today but they're closed Tuesday.

I was so pleasantly surprised by Pamela's diner. It came up in a number of searches of places to…read morehave breakfast in Pittsburgh, and when we arrived, there was a very long line waiting outside. This told me either the food is actually that good, or it is kind of a tourist destination, and I wasn't sure which one would be accurate. The line actually moved really quickly; we were told it could be 35 to 45 minutes, and I think we really only waited about 15. Once we entered, we saw that the space is fun and kitschy. It has old school diner, decor, made more authentic by the fact that the photos on the wall seem to be of the owner and family members throughout the 1950s and similar eras. There are a lot of tables, some of which are small, and are the old school diner style. Servers were friendly and efficient. We ordered some of their specialties, including the specialty crêpe hot cakes filled with strawberries, and the Pittsburgh hash. These were both so delicious. The hot cakes were thin in the best way possible; not too doughy or filling, for the perfect texture. The hash was so flavorful with all of its ingredients, including kielbasa and sauerkraut. Honestly, the food was so much better than I expected from a breakfast diner, so now I know why that line was so long to get in! If you're in the Strip District looking for breakfast, don't skip Pamela's.

Finally had the opportunity to stop by and we were not disappointed. The specialty menu was as…read morefilled with options. Hubby was mindful of his carb intake hence ordered western omelet with side of turkey bacon. I ordered their popular French toast sliders, eggs scrambled with cheese and turkey bacon. Everything was delicious. The service was even better! The wait staff were extremely friendly and accommodating. Dining area, though small, was bright and clean. I can't give more than 3.5 stars because the kitchen was too close to the restrooms.

This post is a little different. It was a delivery order and not dine-in so I cant comment on…read moreservice or atmosphere. Last weekend I was in the hospital and my wife asked if I wanted her to bring me something when she visited me. I had always wanted to try the food here, becasue it looks so amazing online, so I we agreed The Breakfast Spot was the place! I ordered the Reeses Pancakes while she ordered the French Toast Flight. That is where the fun stopped. When she arrived, I opened my container and was immediately disappointed. Not only was there barely any chocolate on the pancakes, but there wasnt any peanut butter. I was starving so I figured I will still give them a go. After a few bites, I honestly threw them in the trash and ate the hospital food. Almost no chocolate, no peanut butter and the driest I had ever eaten. The french toast flight was, at best, mediocre. The toast wasnt dry, however the toppings were flavorless and placed in one small lump in the middle of the bread. I was so excited to try this place but I couldn't have been more disappointed. Maybe take-out orders are just carelessly made? Maybe the food would be really good and they would make it properly if I ate it in the restaurant? Honestly, I dont want to risk wasting my money and time to try. I recommend avoiding this restaurant, especially for take-out. I dont want you to be disappointed like me.

I certainly appreciate a family-run business, and this downtown diner next to Market Square falls…read moreeasily into that category. I'm just guessing, but I think it's the stoic husband who runs the front of the house, and from my vantage point, his young wife who takes charge of the grill in the back. It was bitter cold on my way to Point State Park, so I stopped here for what I thought would be a light breakfast. Who was I kidding? Without an iota of hesitation, I ordered the $12.89 Early Bird Special. Even though it's been a while since my last greasy spoon experience, I thought it was a pretty good deal with two fried eggs sunny side up and two silver dollar-size grilled sausage patties laid on top of a bed of their housemade home fries just greasy enough to satisfy my undemanding palate (Photo 8). I went for the pancake instead of the toast, and this was my one misstep because no matter how much butter and syrup I added, the flavor refused to lift off (Photo 6). No matter as I didn't need the extra calories anyway. The coffee was piping hot, and the host/server made sure my mug was replenished constantly. I also appreciated that he left a bottle of cold tap water and an empty glass (Photo 5). The interior of this diner is total no-frills with faux-marble table tops that could be wiped down in a matter of seconds. It was populated mostly by either mouthy young couples on the verge of breaking up or solitary poker-faced diners who looked like regulars. I guess I fall into the latter category, but consider me sated. It wasn't a culinary masterwork, but hey, I must say the greasy food did the trick. FOOD - 4 stars...solid greasy spoon fare though the pancake batter needs help AMBIANCE - 3.5 stars...well maintained no-frills diner centrally located at Market Square SERVICE - 4 stars...unsmiling but focused TOTAL - 4 stars...when you want to start your day with a full stomach RELATED - Exploring Pittsburgh? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/qN_tq21lnL

Awesome diner. I'm not sure why so many mixed or negative reviews exist for this spot. I got to try…read moretheir very cherry French toast. It was really, really good. Unlike most other places, they don't skimp on the fruit toppings. Loads of cherries, very sweet (almost excessively so but I still really enjoyed it). And the French toast itself was also really well made. Excellent portion, looked almost like a French toast sandwich. Super great prices for this portion. All in all, I would highly recommend this spot for a tasty and cheap breakfast or brunch in the Pittsburgh area.

I am on the hunt for the best biscuits and gravy in the Burgh. I asked Reddit to throw some…read moresuggestions my way, and Bluebird Kitchen made the cut. So while running some errands, I stopped by. I picked up a large order of biscuits and gravy and a hand-squeezed orange juice. The service was very pleasant and the order came up quickly. The orange juice didn't even make it all the way home. It was like sucking on a fresh, ripe orange. They need to bottle that and sell it, because it was some of the best OJ I've had in a long time. The biscuits and gravy... I liked it. It didn't reinvent the wheel. Big biscuits, hearty gravy. I've had better, but I've certainly had worse. These were pretty solid entrants into the competition. And, as to be expected, it wrecked my entire morning, which is the appropriate reaction for a biscuits and gravy breakfast. I really want to give this place 4.5 stars but Yelp won't allow it. The most important thing is that while I can't give it five stars, it impressed me enough to want to come back. There's definitely talent in this spot, and it makes me want to take a look at the rest of their menu.

Lunch today at Bluebird Kitchen was lovely. Real scratch made food!!! And absolutely delicious!!!…read moreOrdered a Pain Bagnat; yellowfin tuna with olive tapenade, tomatoes, endive on a baguette and the Croque Monsieur; ham, emmentaler, bechamel on brioche. The staff was friendly and my food came out quickly. Several salad options in their grab and go cooler and pastry items if you are looking for a treat with your coffee. There are a couple of window counter seats if you would like to eat in this adorable blue and white restaurant. However, I decided to eat my lunch at the revamped Market Square just a very short walk away.

This place might be a hidden gem but it seems it had undergone a few cosmetic changes after looking…read morethrough photos. I'll address the elephant in the room, the space is small and is not winning any decorating awards. Its cluttered and could use a deep clean for sure. It doesn't seem to have permanently affixed features. He utilizes a large portable coffee pot and warmers and other beverages are all bottled. The cooking area is in a back room that is not visible. There is a simple single use bathroom back a hallway that is lined with extra chairs. There's a tv that played jazz so that was nice to have a little background music. Now the food. I have the waffle breakfast sandwhich with a hashbrown. The hashbrown was a standard hashbrown like from fast food places. He did add some sort of seasoning on top. The waffle sandwich was a bacon, egg and cheese. it was filling. The waffle was soft, not crispy on the edges, but I didn't mind. It overall gives the feeling of a homecooked breakfast. My friends ordered an omelet and a sandwich with homefries. i can't speak to the taste myself but I didn't hear any complaints. The owner is a funny guy. I feel if he had a busier day he might be overwhelmed by him self. He took an order from one table, then made it. then took the order from another table, then cooked it. So on and so forth. He doesn't seem to burden himself with taking multiple tables orders a the same time and that might be for the best since he was alone. That said, there could be a bit of a wait for someone walking in to be greeted and sat down with a menu. All in all, if you look past the the cosmetics of it all the food is food. I wouldn't pass this place up simply on looks.

Yelpers... Chace's Cafe is Pittsburgh's biggest secret. If I lived in PGH, I would host weekly…read morebreakfasts and business meetings here. This is a small cafe with massive flavors. Consider yourself informed. Don't say I never gave you anything. You're welcome.

Great spot in Mt. Lebanon!…read more We did have to wait a few minutes because the inside is small, but we were greeted right away. The blueberry pancakes were huge and fully, and the bacon was delicious. Overall, a great place to come for a classic breakfast.

GREREAT stop in for brunch today. It was a quick walk from our hotel. 665 Washington Rd~Ms Liza was…read morethe sweetest. I ordered the "Avocadonator" Image this: eggs, cheese, bacon seasoned tomatoes and avocado this amazing omelette came together perfectly 100%!! I coupled it with grits, white toast and hot tea. My husband got the "Ranchcero" Omelette with home fries, toast & apple juice. The restaurant was very clean, the service was amazing the food phenomenal. Highly recommend this spot. Thank you Ms Liza for a great experience