Corned Beef Hash
Mancini's French Toast
The MOAB Burrito
sushi and sashimi, interior
Swedish Blintz
Every single table was full and there was never a time when there wasn't a line out the door
diners at the counter
Cinnamon Bun Pancakes
Egg, Meat & Cheese Sandwich
the breakfast menu
Restaurant front
Menu
Chicken & Waffles
The Greek Omlette
French Toast with bacon
Street View
Menu
Menu
Busy cooks
Menu cover--forgot to take pictures of the food!
Mixed Grill with Corned Beef
interior
Kelly S.
Nov 25, 2024
We heard this was on a list of "places you must try in Pittsburgh"! Think old school diner, cash only, no reservations and a line down the street. The line moved quickly because the restaurant has a lot of tables and seats at the counter. I ordered the chicken and waffles which had a nice crisp on the tenders. The home fries were highly reviewed but we thought they were average.
Read MoreMaurice V.
Nov 17, 2024
THIS PLACE WAS MY JAM.When I lived in Pittsburgh, everyone always wanted to go to Pamela's, but when I tell you THIS was the spot? I'm not joking.The vibe & service in this location was like a mix of Waffle House & Chick-Fil-A. The waitresses and waiters were always so very kind and treated you like they were hosting you in their own home. A total vibe.And the FOOD. My goodness. The flavor in the eggs and french toast or pancakes was always top notch - I'm drooling thinking about it right now. I always got cheesy eggs, sometimes bacon & always some sort of sweet treat like french toast or pancakes. AND I WAS NEVER DISAPPOINTED. You have to check it out if you live in or visit Pittsburgh.
Read MoreChris C.
Nov 11, 2024
Top tier diner. Line out the door, took about 20 minutes to get in. Food takes some time to get out but it blows your mind glug glug and so so worth it. Easily would wait again for it, perfect after walking around the bustle of the strip on a saturday morning. Got the country fried chicken which was so so filling and a side of french toast. Friends got the pancakes and Huevos rancheros which were phenomenal. Best diner food I've had. Real diner vibes.
Read MoreMae W.
Feb 2, 2025
This diner did NOT live up to expectations. Totally overrated. The service was disappointing and overhyped. Our family was skipped over before I had to say something for them to notice us. My daughter has a dairy allergy which we talked about with our waiter. The omelet she ordered (without cheese) came with cheese. The bathroom was incredibly tiny and the ceilings were low. The food was underwhelming, especially for the price. Overall, I would not come back and next time we will go elsewhere.
Read MoreJustin A.
Aug 3, 2024
I've been to DeLuca's a few times and have had pretty decent experiences each time. I unfortunately can't say the same this time around. To preface - we did go during the Saturday brunch rush, but that factor was not the reason for the poor experience. I really appreciate the bustling environment of a diner, and it adds to the character of DeLuca's.Two members of our party ended up getting breakfast while I ended up opting for the turkey club sandwich. The 2 breakfast items came out after 30 minutes, while I waited almost 50 minutes(!) to get my turkey sandwich. Our waitress told me that the restaurant ran out of turkey and needed to get more from Penn Mac. Slightly frustrating as I would have opted to get change my order given the choice. When I finally got my sandwich it was truly nothing special. The Cajun fries I got as my side were pretty tasteless and needed ranch to have any flavor.Due to the long wait my sandwich was comped which I really appreciated because I would have been upset paying for such a bland sandwich. The bacon egg and cheese that my partner got was pretty tasty which honestly made me regret my lunch option even more.
Read MoreMarlee B.
Nov 2, 2024
Deluca's is the best diner in the city! The service is quick, and the food is always delicious. The wait staff are friendly. It has a classic diner feel and greasy breakfast food - what's not to love! It is cash only, so make sure to hit an ATM before!
Read MoreJessica D.
Oct 28, 2024
As of October 2024, this location is still cash only so be sure to come prepared!The service isn't overtly friendly but it is fast. We were in and out pretty quickly. For 2 plates of food, we paid $35 so the price is fair.We got the chicken fried chicken breakfast platter, which strangely had shredded cheese on it but it was a good plate; very filling. The pancakes were good too. Overall an average breakfast experience.
Read MoreNatalie H.
Jul 13, 2024
Hailing from NJ, I am a diner enthusiast. Diners are my absolute favorite type of restaurant. My happy place. I've been very excited about trying DeLuca's since it had that old-school nostalgic ambiance & always a long queue whenever I would pass it. I finally was able to walk past DeLuca's and see there was no line. My friend & I sat at the counter. We felt totally rushed and it was not service with a smile, which is surprising for Pittsburgh. On the counter, there was a bug with a hard exoskeleton crawling. I killed it, and thought nothing of it since it's been a super hot summer in PGH in July 2024 & maybe it was a one off. But after post processing, I found that repulsive. The bathroom was absolutely disgusting- the toilets were both uncleaned & one was not flushing so it smelled like an outhouse. The poop and toilet paper resembled a snow capped mountaintop of poo. The food took an eternity to get to us. We ordered an egg and cheese breakfast sandwich, scrambled eggs with cheese, & a chocolate chip pancake. The portions were large. The pancake was delicious. The scrambled eggs were awfully dry, and there was such minimal cheese. I didn't even have half of the plate. I didn't want to wait any longer nor interact with the unfriendly staff so I decide to just nibble. How do you mess up scramble eggs? Anyways, I would not recommend.
Read MoreMichael C.
Jan 4, 2025
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.
Read MorePatrick O.
Aug 5, 2024
While visiting Pittsburgh, I asked one of my Uber drivers for the best breakfast in town. He told me DeLuca's. I followed is advice. And I'm glad I did. I was lucky enough to make it by and had a great breakfast. The restaurant is load with personality and character. The prices were reasonable and the food was great. It is cash only, so be prepared. I highly recommend putting this on your list of places to visit in Pittsburgh. I'll visit again when I make it back that way.
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Diners, Breakfast & Brunch, New American