This is definitely not a fancy breakfast or brunch place but it is a very very good breakfast place. The food is very delicious and the portion is huge. The Tex mex is very good. We also tried the the mushroom omelette. The coffee is good as well and they have plenty of options for sweets but we never get to try them as the food is very filling
It's is on walnut street so a very nice area
Try to go on weekdays as the wait on the weekend is very long
Pancakes are so delicious they don’t even need syrup. Coffee was piping hot, just how I like it. Eggs were eggs – no surprise there. A little bit of a wait. Friendly staff. A bit rundown inside.
The upstairs is closed so downstairs where the restaurant is feels oddly empty. The dim lighting doesn't help, so it just sort of has an underground vibe.
The staff is super friendly, the food is awesome.
The Lyonnaise potatoes look burned but are actually cooked beautifully and are full of flavor. The crepe-like pancakes are buttery and the lacy edges are the best. The eggs were cooked beautifully and well seasoned. The toast was literally covered in melting butter. I was really happy with my breakfast and had enough left overs for the next day.
These. Are. The. Pancakes.
Ever since The Rustic closed in Rocky River, Ohio. My son and I have been on the hunt for our #1 pancake with maximum syrup receptivity, a honey-brown complexion, and impossibly crispy edges. Our search has ended! Granted, it’s a 5 hour roundtrip from our home and infested with Steelers fans, but IT IS WORTH IT.
Do yourself a favor and get these pancakes in your belly now.
A true pittsburgh experience! Close tables and great conversations. Although they are short staffed our waitress made sure we were well taken care of and didn't skip a beat.
Really nice busy and bubbly atmosphere, and the wait was half as long as expected. Would highly recommend their Famous Lyonnaise potatoes and hotcakes. Great brunch diner, and I will be coming back!
Pamela’s is must go in Pittsburgh. The pancakes and the potatoes are the best around. They still provide generous servings for the price!
Dropped off one of my party to put my name in so I could find some street parking. It was pretty busy, we were estimated for a 30 minute wait but it ended up only being 20 minutes. Also your whole party has to be present when you are being seated. We ordered a coffee and split a Pittsburgh Salad. First time having fries in my salad but I’m happy I got to try the Pittsburgh Salad! Very refreshing and the staff was awesome!
Great breakfast spot in Pittsburgh. The food was fresh and served hot. Presentation was good and coffee refills were timely.
The crepe-style hotcake is a unique must-try. It has a chewy spongy center and crispy lacy edges. Not too sweet. Plain on its own, just right with the fruit filling.
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