P&G's Pamela's Diner

★★★★☆ 4.3 (911) • $$

"An absolutely no-frills, delicious, excessively portioned breakfast joint that is the mainstay of the Pittsburgh breakfast scene. I cannot say enough our the food. Greasy, comforty deliciousness.Bring your appetite. Weekends can be busy and there is usually a line. Totally worth the wait."

The Commoner

★★★★☆ 3.9 (935) • $$

"Every single time I make it to the commoner it's a 20/10 - and it never misses with the food. I got a bonus to stay at the hotel Monaco that night to give the full experience. One of my favorite hotels and restaurants downtown! If you haven't been it's worth heading to!"

Square Cafe

★★★★☆ 4.1 (810) • $$

"You are short changing yourself if you're in Pittsburgh & don't visit the Square Cafe! We have been coming here for years when we are in town visiting our daughter. The main thing we come for is the lemon-berry ricotta pancakes on the breakfast menu; however, they have a yummy, innovative menu for lunch & dinner as well. Our food and coffees were served hot and fresh. Our server was friendly and efficient. The cafe itself is always busy yet super clean (even the bathroom) which is important to us. We highly recommend Square Cafe!"

DeLuca's Diner

★★★★☆ 3.9 (760) • $$

"Excellent service and staff. That's why I did 5 stars. Steak & Eggs was good. Corned beef has was really really salty. Tasted like it was canned product. Based on my experience. Great atmosphere. Reasonable pricing."

Grand Concourse

★★★★☆ 3.5 (886) • $$$

"Attended my first Thanksgiving buffet with a friend. They certainly know what they are doing. Our reservation was at 3:30 and it was bustling. We were seated within 20 minutes of our reservation time and had a great table with a view of Station Square and the river.Our server greeted us promptly and took our drink orders. I got a mojito which was very refreshing.The serving stations were abundant from salads to rolls to a carving station to the regular buffet line to desserts to a pasta station. Items included turkey, prime rib, shrimp, freshly made pumpkin donuts, among all the rest. Our server checked on us without us feeling rushed. It was a very worthwhile experience in a classic architectural building. Oh, and they have valet parking. I wish I had known beforehand to have saved us a walk from the parking garage."

Waffles Incaffeinated - South Side

★★★★☆ 3.6 (717) • $$

"Honestly one of the best restaurant experiences I have had. Our waitress was absolutely wonderful. The perfect amount of attention and was so patient and kind. I especially appreciated this since it was my friend and I and 5 kids total. The food was wonderful also. I ordered the funky monkey waffle. Omg! Mouth watering! My son ordered the chicken and waffles on the kids menu. It was so good and the fruit that came with it was great. My friend ordered breakfast tacos and they looked great. I tried a few of her chips and they were pleasantly tasty. We also ordered mimosas and they were great! I can't say enough. I appreciate the excellent service and I am very happy we decided on waffles incaffeinated today."

The Speckled Egg PGH

★★★★☆ 4.3 (485) • $$

"The food here is delicious! Service was very friendly and attentive. We had the chicken biscuit and the hen's hash. Both were super tasty, would love to go back!"

P&G's Pamela's Diner

★★★★☆ 4 (432) • $$

"As good as it gets, for diner-style breakfast fare. Wait times can be lengthy as this is such a popular spot and right on the fringes of the University of Pittsburgh campus, but do not let that dissuade you from giving it a go!The wait staff was attentive, and the coffee pots flowed continuously throughout our visit. My wife and I each ordered a breakfast platter, and we shared them both.Wife's traditional breakfast consisted of the usual suspects of eggs, potatoes, bacon and some very unusually thin pancakes (which turned out to be the star of the show!). I ordered a plate of corned beef hash which came with over easy eggs and buttered toast.They practically had to roll us out of there after the meal, but man was it worth it!"

Waffles INCaffeinated - Pittsburgh

★★★★☆ 4 (425) • $$

"Delicious breakfast! Service great. Was about the only breakfast place open in downtown on a Sunday. Busy place. Ambience very cafeteria like"

P&G's Pamela's Diner

★★★★☆ 4.1 (389) • $$

"Pamela's famous crepe style hotcakes are absolutely delicious. They're very thin pancakes with crispy edges. I got the strawberry ones and thoroughly enjoyed every bite, at least in the moment. I was in a sugar coma the rest of the day and definitely feel like I gained a pound or two. I will be sharing next time."

Ritual House

★★★★☆ 4.3 (317)

"We bought tickets to Ritual House's Harry Potter Chef's Dinner for yesterday and we had such a fun time!You walk in and get sorted into a house via the Sorting Hat and get a glass of bubbly that corresponds to your house. You pick your seat from one of the seven tables (each with a detailed centerpiece that corresponds to one of the seven books) and the six courses of food and drinks begin! I thought the food was delicious and liked how they had a mocktail option for each course.I was really impressed by the level of attention to detail. From the intricate centerpieces to the floating candles and keys to the themed food and drinks, I thought it was well worth the money ($135 during their Black Friday sale + taxes and fees). I was so full that I ended up taking most of the last three courses of food home!The staff was super nice and accommodating. They did a great job accommodating my friend's seafood allergy and even hunted down a to go cup for my leftover Butterbeer mocktail. I really enjoyed everyone I interacted with yesterday night."

Industry Public House

★★★★☆ 3.6 (422) • $$

"Delicious food! Great service and a super fun place to watch football! Had the beer pretzel which was huge, and was delicious!!"

Breakneck Tavern

★★★★☆ 3.7 (396) • $$

"Breakneck Tavern is a restaurant and bar that has a casual atmosphere, excellent service, and solidly good food. The menu includes foods such as soups, salads, burgers, tacos, BBQ ribs, crab cakes, filet mignon, scallops, lamb, and creme brûlée and beverages such as beers, cocktails, whiskeys, and wines. Please see my attached photos for the menu in February 2024. My husband and I had a reservation for lunch on a Saturday. We arrived after 11 AM, and many tables were available. A seating hostess kindly greeted us and soon seated us at a spacious and clean table. Our waitress spoke very nicely to us and provided timely and accurate service. Here are my husband's and my reviews for our foods:Crab dip - 4 stars - This crab dip contained not only crab but also corn, red peppers, and spinach. On the side were several pieces of Cajun-flavored pita bread. This dip and pita tasted good, but my husband commented that he would prefer that it not contain corn.Bison burger - 4 stars - The bison patty was cooked medium as I had requested, and it was topped with fresh lettuce, onion, cheese, horseradish mayonnaise, bread, etcetera. I ate most of it. For my side, I chose French fries, and they were properly fried and seasoned.Fried-chicken sandwich - 4 stars - My husband ended up taking the chicken out of the bread buns and eating only the chicken. My husband chose a side of onion strings. He said that this entree was good.If I return to the Mars area again, then I would feel happy to try more of Breakneck Tavern's foods. Maybe I will try their crab cakes and ribs in a future dinner..."

Sowers Harvest Café

★★★★★ 4.7 (242) • $$

"Food is so fresh & tasty! Many different sandwich combinations to notice your tastebuds and a soft pretzel always seems to be a good start or an easy take home snack!"

Walter's Southern Kitchen

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (406) • $$

"I think this is the largest meal I've ever been served (and ordered whoops) in my life. Needless to say portions are beyond generous. I got queso with brisket which was great and the chips were so thin and crunchy. The pulled pork with both bbq sauce options was also a high light. The mac n cheese was super cheesy and i love breaded fries although these were a tad salty for me personally. Overall great meal, very very fair price, and nice and friendly staff. The atmosphere is also super cool and I love that there was a dog chillin next to me. Definitely a place to check out!"

Pasha Cafe & Lounge

★★★★☆ 4.3 (251) • $$

"Everything was fresh and flavorful. The atmosphere was like dining at someone's home and we really enjoyed it. Falafel and chicken kebabs were the standouts here. The hummus was a slightly different texture than I am used to, but the creamy yogurt dipping sauce was incredible. Would happily return if in the area."

Waffles INCaffeinated - Beaver

★★★★☆ 4 (285) • $$

"This could have been a 5 star. The food is really good. The service? Not so much. My first experience, I had to ask for silverware 3 times. After every time, the waitress would return and ask if we needed anything else. Every time "silverware" and she would go get it, return and ask if we needed anything else. Again, "silverware". Today's visit, it wasn't just the silverware. It was that, after our waitress delivered our food. She looked sounds good the table and asked if we needed anything else. Silverware and condiments. She did promptly return with it all. Another reason for the 3 stares, it took nearly an hour to get our food from when we were seated. We were acknowledged immediately upon being sat, yet an hour wait. This, while we watched others around who arrived around the same time, ate, paid and left. It took another 20 or so minutes for her to return for us to pay. I'll return one more time. If this is the norm, I'll move on to another eatery. The unfortunate aspect of this? We are habitual with places we eat. Once we like a place, we visit weekly. A few simple customary components can make or break a loyal customer."

Revel

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (377) • $$

"Excellent breakfast. Highly recommend the breakfast sandwich. Service was great and the place is very comfortable."

Bluebird Kitchen

★★★★☆ 3.8 (301) • $$

"I haven't been to Bluebird Kitchen in a long time! I had a meeting downtown so this was a convenient lunch spot. I love that they have so many vegetarian options. I was deciding between the veggie sandwich, soup, or tuna nicoise salad. I decided to order the salad, which I learned was premade in the cooler. It was okay, and I loved the assortment of olives. It wasn't great though, and the serving size was small compared to other lunch places that offer similar salads. The dressing options were a champagne or red wine vinaigrette. I was glad that they had a few seats inside so I could eat it there. As soon as it hit 12:30, the lunch rush filed in. I recommend going early! 11:45 am seemed to be the perfect time for no line. I will definitely eat there again soon and plan to try the veggie sandwich of the month!"

Ritter's Diner

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (353) • $

"A perfect old-school diner. Nothing fancy, nothing pretentious. Just a classic diner offering diner food exactly how you want it."

La Gourmandine Bakery & Pastry Shop

★★★★★ 4.6 (182) • $$

"Let's start with this: There has never been a disappointment with anything I've bought at La Gourmandine. For holidays I pre-order, but on Saturday, I naively thought arriving at 9am I would avoid the rush. Wrong! There was a line out the door. The parking lot was jammed (it is small). But I did make my way to the front quickly and they had the quiche Lorraine I was seeking. It was delicious and rich, but anyone considering it should expect to pay a little more for that goodness. I would have loved to buy more and will return when it's less busy. If you order in advance, there is a side door where staff will hand out your pastries."

David's Diner

★★★★★ 4.5 (188) • $

"Everything you've read about this place is accurate!Simple place, awesome food! The pot roast sandwich was delicious ( could have used a tad more cheese) Freshly made fries are terrific! The salads are out of this world. Service was super friendly and everything is home made.Highly recommend this no frills spot."

The Nook

★★★★☆ 4.3 (198) • $$

"We came here for brunch a few Sundays ago. They do not accept reservations, but they have a waitlist and will let you know via text message where you are in line and estimated wait. We got here a little after 2pm. It was intended, I thought maybe by then it would not be too busy. I. Was. Wrong.The gal who checked us in told us we have 4 people in front of you and we close at 3pm. It was packed and very loud, more on that later. We accepted the challenge and got on the wait list. To kill time, we strolled the streets of Lawrenceville in the rain. When we got back to the restaurant we were quickly seated and given two water glasses and no water. We looked at the menu while we waited so I knew what I was ordering. The server came to our table quickly and I ordered an espresso martini and the VEGETARIAN CHORIZO CUBANO, no cheese. It came with fries or a side salad, I opted for the salad with their house made champagne vinaigrette. My drink was delivered very quickly, it was decent. The noise in this place was so loud you would have thought you were at a bar watching the Steelers win a super bowl. I mean so loud, I could not hear my husband or anything else for that matter. Apparently, it was one of the employees last day of service so they were celebrating like they won the lotto. IDK maybe they did. But for such a small place it was way too loud. Our food came out almost as quickly as my drink, but we had no water and no silverware. I asked (more like yelled) when a server passed to ask for water and silverware. Silverware came but no water. We saw the one server give another server a carafe and that server gave it to another table. So, I waited a little bit longer to see the server again and asked again for water, he apologized, and we finally got water. So, the standouts the dressing was delicious. I immediately wanted to buy it. Very good, highly recommended. The sandwich was ok. The bread was soft and the I liked the addition of the mushrooms, but I am pretty sure the chorizo was just the morning star brands with mushrooms added. I appreciate there being vegan/vegetarian options, but I would have really liked something a little more homemade. Could have used scrambled tofu with a spicy red pepper sauce or soy crumbles and made their own sauce. If that wasn't Morning Star, I would be shocked.Overall, a nice place, I would come back especially with a little less rowdiness and maybe get a salad with the delicious dressing."

Wunderbar Coffee & Crepes

★★★★★ 4.5 (174) • $$

"Finally got the chance to try this place that had been highly recommended by friends from Zelie as well as local business (Lost Dog Records). It was a rainy Sunday morning but still a good number of folks. They have an amazing assortment of crepes, both sweet and savory as well as coffee varieties. Am already looking forward to a trip back for lunch to try the gourmet grilled cheese which is served with tomato soup! Really enjoyed our food and the service was friendly and quick. After ordering at the counter we were shown to a table and our drinks - Mocha latte and coffee came out right away. Food followed shortly and everything was delicious. Thought we would be taking some home but devoured it all! Another gem in Harmony!"

Friendship Perk and Brew

★★★★★ 4.5 (166) • $$

"Lovely little local spot. Great coffee and my omelette and home fries were delish. Street parking can be dicey, but we only walked a few blocks. So no worries. Lovely menu. Would come back for sure!"

Anthos

★★★★★ 4.7 (152) • $$

"I was so impressed by the food here! To find authentic Greek food with all the ingredients freshly made in house is almost unheard of. But to find a Greek place that makes their own gluten-free pita and bread: that's on a whole other level. The flavor was wonderful in everything and I would definitely eat here again. Service is a little bit slow, but totally worth it, because everything is made fresh."

Breakfast at Tiffany's

★★★★★ 4.6 (158) • $

"My wife and I's go-to breakfast place. I couldn't recommend this diner enough from the wonderful staff to the mouth watering food that seems to be never ending. No matter what we try it just seems to keep getting better! The space is a little limited but it definitely adds to the diner atmosphere and feels more comfortable with everyone's conversation merging into an orchestra of everyday people's lives. Stop by if your in the area, it's worth the wait"

Kravitz Delicatessen

★★★★★ 4.5 (162) • $$

"Great food, friendly service, wonderful music. Loved it! If you have never eaten here try it."

Tom & Joe's Restaurant

★★★★★ 4.5 (161) • $$

"This place is a must go if in the Altoona area and you want an old school vibe and a traditional breakfast. It makes you feel at home, the food there is great. You can't go wrong with really any of the selections, it's nothing fancy. It's very basic and straightforward but done very well. Would recommend highly."

Our Little Secret Cafe & Catering

★★★★★ 4.5 (150) • $

"Have been here three or four times and been happy with each encounter. Got the Southern Benedict this morning when I couldn't decide between Eggs Benedict and Biscuits and Gravy and I highly recommend! They were able to accommodate my niece's dairy allergy and modify her Elvis French Toast, which is much appreciated.Extensive offerings in the Eggs Benedict, Pancake and French Toast department. Decor is cute as a button and the bathroom was clean.Love a small local business with excellent food and good service. They also offering catering, which I would imagine is also great."

The Mocha House

★★★★☆ 4.4 (156) • $

"Cute restaurant down the road from the grand resort. Had the fried chicken Benedict and a pumpkin spice late, both were delicious! Great service also!"

Sun Dawg Cafe

★★★★★ 4.5 (148) • $

"So many options for breakfast made it hard to decide. They all sounded delicious! But I ended up with the Alaskan Cowboy. So happy with that choice! Eggs, hash browns, guacamole, tomato wedges and two heaps of wonderful smoked salmon. A very filling option, I don't think I'll eat any lunch!This place has it all going for it. Nice decor, pleasant, efficient staff, clean restrooms and above all else, delicious food that is fairly priced. My only wish is that there was closer parking. Greensburg has limited street parking so unless you're willing to walk a bit, making this your destination has it's limitations. But if you are in Greensburg working or shopping, be sure to stop in for a bite or for coffee. You will not leave disappointed."

Generoasta Coffee, Cafe and Creamery

★★★★☆ 3.7 (198) • $

"Generoasta is my favorite lunch spot. I work nearby so I come down here most weekdays because it is the perfect chill spot to relax and unwind in the middle of a busy day. I typically get the southwestern chicken rice bowl and it is absolutely fantastic. Couldn't recommend it more. As a stark, raving carnivore, I couldn't be happier (there's bacon in there!!). Also the service here is excellent, the staff are as cheerful and friendly as they are good at what they do. Plus, good tunes, a fire pit for the winter and outdoor seating in the summer. Also.... wine! Highly recommend!"

The Corner Room

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (248) • $$

"Iconic location - but even with the new menu it wasn't what it used to be food wise. Limited menu that was just mediocre- it could be fabulous. Bring back the open faced turkey sandwich and French onion soup. The calamari was chewy and over breaded. Add fresh cut fries. The waiter was great ! The atmosphere great! My husband said his Ruben was decent. Due to lack of menu options probably won't be back. I do love the location and atmosphere though -which will always bring people in - no matter what."

DeLuca's Diner

★★★★☆ 3.6 (208) • $

"Great service, affordable prices, very good food. I had the big breakfast and my wife had the grilled cheese with bacon n tomato. Portions are huge."