Pamela's

I can't say enough good things about this place! My first visit to Pittsburgh went here for breakfast. The decor and atmosphere are kitsch and fun, the service fast and friendly. The eggs was perfectly prepared, the rye toast delicious, the bacon crisp and good quality but the star was their "famous" lyonaise potatoes. Simply the best I ever had and perfectly seasoned. So good I went back the next day and repeated. You guys need a place in Allentown. Best breakfast ever!

I'm visiting Pittsburgh with my family, and we stopped in for breakfast at Pamela's. The decorations are super cute, the service was friendly, fast, and the food was great! We ordered the corn beef hash with fried eggs and rye toast, 2 scrambled eggs with cheese, potatoes, bacon, and toast, the short stack pancakes and sausage links. Everything is cooked to order, so it can take a few minutes to get your food, but it is worth the wait. The pancakes are super thin with crispy edges; so good!

Pamela's Diner is a reliable place for a good brunch (and other meals). Their hotcakes are unique, being like something between crepes or pancakes, and are big, fluffy, soft, and that melts in the mouth with or without butter and syrup. As far as I know, they do not take reservations, but only allow walk-ins. When you arrive, go up to their front counter and let them know how many people are in your party. Note that their policy is that every member of a party has to be present in person to be seated once a table opens up. The atmosphere is nearly always vibrant because the place is often full of students from the nearby colleges having a good time (see photos). It can mean a long wait queuing (15 to 30 minutes?) outside at peak times. The decor is bright and cheerful with lots of amusing things like old board games displayed on the walls. Parking is available on the surrounding streets and charged by time via city meters. Street parking in Pittsburgh is free on Sundays and certain public holidays. Paid parking in nearby commercial garages are always available.

ate the turkey brioche sandwich with sweet potato fries! didn’t expect the sandwich to be fully cold, would’ve loved for it to be a hot meal but still enjoyed (would’ve liked to be informed it would be a cold sandwich since it was my first time there, and as a tourist). Sweet potato fries were amazing! My friend ordered a side of sausages and she genuinely enjoyed them so much and wouldn’t stop talking about them! fast service and nice employees. understood all allergy orders and delivered correctly.