Pamela's Diner

Fun and interesting place for down to earth food for breakfast or brunch and the portions are good. The hotcakes are really good which is a crossover between pancakes and crepes with thin and crispy parts on the outer rims. The food came out very fast. This place is inside a historical pharmacy which has been open since 1928. A must try in Millvale PA and there are other locations but just not one that is inside a pharmacy.

I could rave about everything I ate here. The pancakes here are not like a typical pancake. They have a crispness to the edges that crunches but do not taste overcooked. The pancakes are still very fluffy and flexible. I am impressed by the ability to accomplish both crispy and soft on the same pancake. The Greek omelet had beautifully balanced flavors! This is a dish I would recommend, for sure, and I, personally, am very picky about how I like olives. The potatoes were perfect. They tasted better than they looked, and potatoes are already a beautiful thing. Lastly, I indulged on an orange dream milkshake. The milkshake was a generous size and very tasty. All of whom are responsible for this menu deserve a round of applause.

Every member of the staff is awesome. The menu takes staple items but presents them in unique ways so its not the same old breakfast stuff. The look an feel of the old pharmacy/diner blends well and gives a great sense of respect to the history of not just the business but of the town. Two amazing things is they have red devil hot sauce, the best kind there is and they have a pride flag prominently displayed. This place is worth a visit even if u have to travel from far away.

It's the best breakfast food out there in the area of Milvale. I have enjoyed the food the best item are the pancakes. It's like a dessert. I am always excited to try something on the menu. I can't say enough about the phosphate sodas they are really great! I would say to come through for the food as well as the service. The only draw back is they're super busy during the weekends and have limits on their food menu items. So be willing to wait. Also make sure to have cash because they are cash only.

First time here, and it didn't disappoint. There is usually a line which deterred me in the past just by looking at it, but they turn tables pretty quick. There were only a few of us, so we were able to expedite seating by choosing to sit at the counter. The service was top notch, very friendly. I had chicken and waffles and a side of the lyonnaise potatoes. Truthfully, I found the potatoes kinda, meh, nothing special. The chicken and waffles were OUT of this world tho. My daughter went with banana and chocolate hot cakes, which also did not disappoint. Bring cash, or use the on site ATM for a $2.50 fee.

We were in the Pittsburgh area for the weekend and stumbled upon this restaurant quite by accident. It shares the space with a pharmacy and is close to 100 years old. It was packed for brunch, and we had to wait in line for a while, but it moved quickly. Obviously quite popular because it's so good. Great food and very friendly staff. My only regret is that I forgot the leftovers that I'd packed but I think about those Lyonnaise potatoes and crepe-like pancakes every now and again. They're both fabulous! The coffee was good too!

We really loved our experience breakfast here. We needed a quarter for the meter and the gut at the counter just gave us one and told us to put it on the bill. Loved that. The pancakes are more like crepes and are amazing!! We will be going back again soon for breakfast and probably will go for lunch as well.

We were greeted straight away and lucky on a Sunday to get a seat before the lines started. We ordered coffee which is quite good. Then the western omelette and 3 famous crepe pancakes. Service was great, love the back in time atmosphere and quality of food and service. The best diner in my opinion in the area.