Lauren Donahoe
Pamela’s is consistently awesome… particularly when you’re hungover. The hotcakes and Pittsburgh hash are incredible. There is always a wait but the line moves fast. We had a party of four on a Saturday around 12:30/1 and they originally told us 45 minutes but we were seating in less than 20. Parking is easiest on Smallman Street and you’ll want to walk around a bit after stuffing your face.
Wallace Floyd
One of the coolest spots in Pittsburgh! Incredible location, delightful servers, and wow such an awesome retro diner vibe! Top all that with ambiance ...off the charts. Great spot... so stop in and grab a plate of Pittsburgh hash.
Chao-Te Chou
Pamelas is my favorite brunch place in Pittsburgh. It provides high quality and large portion dishes.
My favorite savory dish is the corn beef hash. The corn beef is not salty. The hash is pan fried and a little crispy, which makes it taste so good. For the two eggs, I always go with the scrambled egg. Every time I saw the scrambled eggs, I feel like it used more than 2 eggs. If you want exactly 2 eggs, you can choose the over easy egg.
Also, don’t miss the hotcake. The hotcake is a French style one and a little bit crispy. The original flavor already tastes good. If you got a chance, you must try the special flavor ones. They are not too sweet. With the stuffing inside the hotcake, they taste extra good.
Les Day
I had the pleasure of dining at Pamela's Diner on 9/14/23; it was easily the best breakfast experience I had all week. I opted for the Meat & Cheese Omelet featuring sausage, cheddar cheese, and a side of Lyonnaise potatoes and French toast. To wash it all down, I had a refreshing black iced tea.
The food was beyond terrific—perfectly cooked and full of flavor. The ambiance of the diner was inviting, making the experience even more enjoyable. What stood out most was the exceptional customer service; the staff was friendly and attentive.
I'm looking forward to my next visit to Pittsburgh, and Pamela's Diner is definitely on my must-visit list. Highly recommended!
Amanda Wilson
I was in town for a wedding and didn't want a hotel breakfast. Found Pamela's online. Great choice. Had amazing scrambled eggs with cream cheese. Pancakes ultra thin and yummy. It is crowded all the time, but we only waited 10 minutes for a table. We liked it so much we ordered take out the next day after the wedding. The Pittsburgh hash was the best! Parking is on the street and can be a bit challenging.
Sarah G P
Boy howdy. This place lived up to the hype. The side potatoes were absolutely heavenly. So soft, amazing flavor, incredibly priced. The strawberry crepe pancakes and the croissant French toast were INCREDIBLE. Definitely recommend getting a few things to share. Vibe, staff, area was super fun. We came at 9:00 on a weekday and had no wait. Cannot wait to come back.
Len
Awesome place- omelets are to die for, same with the potatoes. And, they are attentive to gluten issues and my GF love had no problems eating here. Only wish we lived closer bc it’s def worth coming back to.
Christian Nadavallil
One of the best breakfasts I've had...
Everyone we spoke to told us to go there for breakfast in the strip.
It's spacious with lots of street parking around.
Stuffed crêpes with strawberries, brown sugar, sour cream, and whip cream and cooked to perfection. Eggs and perfect bacon... on the side! DIVINE!
The place was packed and takes you back to years gone by with its thematically decorated walls and pictures of Pamela?
Everything on the menu looked sensational!
I can't wait to go back!
Definitely did not disappoint!
Check it out!
Chris Charles
Everything you read about Pamela's is true. Food is amazing. The crepe-style pancakes have the crispiest edges that do the trick! Service is fast and friendly. Definitely recommend stopping here for breakfast when you're in Pittsburgh.
Get Real
This place has it all. Cool little place with that old school look. Feels like you traveled back in time. Very friendly service and the food outstanding. However it does get busy so get there early!
Skip Rowland
My only complaint is that I didn't have time to simply relax and enjoy this Pittsburgh institution. Even though it's "only a diner", it is a delightful, bustling joint that serves the complete spectrum of the city, from business people to construction workers to politicians to parents to retirees and everyone in between.
As I was in a bit of a hurry, I didn't really look at the menu before ordering two eggs and a side of grits. My waitress gently informed me that they didn't have grits. If I had looked ahead, I wouldn't have embarrassed myself 🤣
The coffee was hot and strong, just what I needed to kick start my morning.
There might be better places to eat, but I don't think you can go wrong here. Open since 1979, they are definitely getting it right.
Sam T
Everything was delicious. Definitely get table pancakes to share. We got banana walnuts. Our first time here and I would definitely go back. Also get the hash if you like potatoes.
Jose Vargas III
Food was delicious. Banana walnuts crepes were phenomenal. Service was also great! Love the atmosphere.
mira d
the best meal i had in pittsburgh (and throughout my midwest road trip) because it was satiating, tasty, and affordable.
heard about pamela's diner from a friend and of course because obama has ate here. there's several locations in the city but we chose to visit the original strip location. at 11:00am on a thursday, we got a table right away. service was friendly and efficient.
prices are still very reasonable for a meal that is going to keep you full for awhile! good range of savory and sweet dishes. we decided to share two dishes to get the best of both worlds.
// corned beef hash ($12.00) //
corned beef hash with potatoes, two eggs of your choice, two slices of toast of your choice. corned beef was a little salty but very tasty with the potatoes. lots of butter on the toast and definitely a greasy spoon spot, but was very satiating.
// strawberry hotcakes ($10.50) //
two hotcakes with whipped cream on top and strawberries inside. opted for strawberries since they were fresh vs. frozen blueberries. definitely sweet and indulgent but tasty. i like how the ends of the hotcakes are thinner and crispy -- the rest are more like your typical pancake. very buttery (you can taste it!) but a good treat.
glad we shared one savory and one sweet dish because not sure i could finish one flavor palette by itself. overall, good quality and very affordable for a brunch! would definitely revisit if i came back to pittsburgh.
Hayley Harrington
Currently writing this review inside the diner bc I just ate the most delightful apple walnut pancakes I have ever eaten in my entire life. I am a different person after these pancakes.
Dana Vento
Visited for lunch, as we were already in the Strip shopping and one place we hadn't eaten on our bucket list of restaurants in the Strip because the lines are always too long when we are there, but the recent day we visited at lunch there were no lines and plenty of seating.
Order: Patty melt with fries, big salad, cup of fries
The big Greek Salad was great, in fact too much food, and in a huge bowl (that a good thing for anyone craving a Big Salad)
The patty melt my guest got was just very basic.
Good, but think we should have gotten the pancakes everyone talks about instead.
Cost for Reference Only (reasonable) $25 + tax -- No one ever seems to share that, so I hope that is helpful.
Lisa Scott
Food was okay this trip. Our server had a bit of an attitude, almost like she didn't want to be there or maybe it was a bad day for her.
Tia Wheeler
Pancakes here are so delicious. The middle is fluffy and the edges have a savory crispness. I also had the hash with sauerkraut (I can't remember what it was called) and loved it.
Veronica Rose
My second visit here on our weekend trip in Pittsburgh. A must visit! Crepe style hotcakes are delicious especially with the crispy ends. We always try to get there not too long after they open so we don’t have to wait for a table. Can’t wait for our next meal here when we come back.
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