There's probably not much to say about Pamela's at this point, but simply put: in my experience this is the absolute best breakfast in Pittsburgh. We tend to frequent the Millvale location but I've been to them all over the years and I always order the same thing, The Big Lincoln (or the Hangover). Two eggs over easy, sausage links (my absolute favorite), lyonnaise potatoes, and two crepe style pancakes. I stick with plain, but the stuffed versions with sour cream and brown sugar are great too. My wife loves their spinach and feta omelette with rye toast. Friendly staff, quick service, and great prices. You'll have to wait during most visits, but it's rarely more than 10 minutes at this location.
(5)
Ernest C.
I love breakfast! This place is so nostalgic in appearance and energy! My goodness the pancakes are thin and delicious ! The breakfast potatoes are soooo good ! Great meal! Where else can you get food, shop and have prescriptions filled ????
(5)
Jennifer S.
Absolutely love this place. There's always a line on the weekend but the counter is seat yourself so I can usually squeeze in quickly. If they have croissant french toast on special - GET IT! You won't be disappointed!
(5)
Taylor F.
I actually ate at Pamela's P&G in Millvale not once, but twice, this weekend. Based on my Saturday morning experience I would have given this place 5-stars. The food was literally so good I returned for a second day. It was not my first time at this particular location and I've also been to the Pamela's in the Strip District. I know what to expect from the food... absolute perfection. I always order the Tex Mex Omelet with Wheat Toast and the Lyonnaise Potatoes. I've never been disappointed by the food. Sunday, the line was a little longer. They weave you between the aisles in the Lincoln Pharmacy while you wait. There's plenty to look at while you linger in line. Lots of Pittsburgh trinkets and novelty items to browse through which is somewhat entertaining. But, for some reason the wait was extra-long on Sunday. You could see that tables weren't being cleaned off as quickly as usual. Plus, our group was half-way finished with our food by the time my brother even received his meal... I think we caught them on an off day. Place feels historic, but is clean and has a different atmosphere from the tourist traps in the Strip District. The food is always excellent!! I highly recommend eating here, if you have the time to spare and patience to wait.
(4)
Mark C.
5 stars. 5 Star chocolate chip pancakes. The best breakfast in Pittsburgh. Just drooling thinking about this place right now. I always get the Big Lincoln, and chocolate chip hot cakes. The potatoes are so legit, it's not even funny! The big Lincoln comes with 2 decent sized hot cakes, 3 eggs, 2 sausage links or bacon, and those potatoes . Add cheese if you want to feel bold about your self . Delicious
(5)
Brittney A.
Food is good but I overheard a member of the staff say a racist comment about another worker. I don't think I'll be going back to this location.
(2)
Michaela R.
This is a an old soda fountain / pharmacy, and they also serve breakfast, lunch dinner. They serve the famous Pamela's Hotcakes which are my favorite. Inside there is the original woodwork, which looks nice, and on the pharmacy side theres a large section that sells Steeler, Pirates and Penquin stuff and theres some penny candy for the kids! The waitresses were very friendly and nice!
(5)
Rusty W.
We have been to Pamela's a number of times. The food and the service has slowly deteriorated. Most recently we waited nearly an hour for a table and it was another 45 minutes for our food to be served. The server gave us an excuse that they were trying a new system that all food was delivered at the same time. Rather than delivering the food when it was ready. The eggs were hard and over cooked. The sausage was shriveled and tough. The only entree that was decent were the hotcakes. All in all we won't be back for a long time.
(1)
Garlic B.
Pancakes were off the hook. Those will bring me back for sure. They're very thin, almost crepe like. What I won't order again are the potatoes. They were a killed mushy mess with raw onions scattered throughout. Typical diner coffee, nothing special. Service was fast and friendly. If it weren't for the hotcakes I wouldn't go back, but they made up for the taters and joe.
(3)
Kaleigh L.
I have been to all of the "Pamela's" diners in the Pittsburgh area, and this one is HANDS DOWN the absolute best. Once you eat here, you will never want to eat at the Pamela's in Oakland, The Strip, or Squirrel Hill ever again. I dont know what it is about this place, but the food served at this Pamela's is exponentially better than the food served at other Pamela's (particularly Oakland's location - no watered-down coffee or rubbery eggs here!). The portions are huge, food comes out hot, and the coffee is strong. What else could you possibly need?! The other thing I love about this location is that they include their famous lyonnaise potatoes with their "Big Lincoln" breakfast special, which is essentially the "Morning After" special at the Oakland Pamela's, which doesn't include the potatoes. I know this is minor but I hated having to always pay for side of potatoes (because who can leave Pamela's without having a taste of those!?). Everything here is fantastic: lunch specials, pancakes, omelets etc. Never have had one thing here that wasn't on point. This location is larger and open (not as cramped as some of the other locations), housed inside of the old Lincoln Pharmacy in Millvale. Tall ceilings, a whole wall of windows and the old soda fountain at the front of the diner make for a fun and unique atmosphere. Of course there is always "the wait" if you are going for any weekend morning breakfast or brunch, but with Pamela's that's to be expected. No big deal. Tables turn fast here and we once went to this location with over 10 people in our party on a Sunday morning and waited only about 40 minutes. The other good thing about this location is that there is room to stand in line in the pharmacy..you can buy old school candy, knick knacks, and cheesy Pittsburgh themed gifts. Its not a bad wait at all. Be sure to give this location a try and put it to the test of the other Pamela's in the area, you wont be disappointed!
(5)
Zach G.
We had a good visit here last week. Like many others have noted, the pancakes are unique and very good. I loved the buttery flavor and crispy edges. I would have preferred fresh-cut strawberries in my pancakes instead of the syrupy ones. We ordered a fruit bowl for our one year old daughter but it seemed a little overpriced for what it was. The bacon was very thin - I like a thicker cut myself. This is an unusual location as it's found inside a pharmacy. The employees were pleasant to deal with. Can't say it was my favorite breakfast ever but it was certainly worth the stop. This is a cash-only joint, so bring your dollars!
(4)
Lindsay B.
Pamela's is incredibly delicious. Those crepe style pancakes melt on your tongue and despite them being so thin, they are very filling. If you eat a Pamela's breakfast, be prepared not to eat anything else that day. The potatoes are crazy good, made with onions and magic and who knows what else, but they taste like heaven. Wish I had that recipe! If you are from Pittsburgh, I'm guessing you could sing Pamela's praises. If you are visiting Pittsburgh, this is THE place to have breakfast/brunch. Yes, they have a lunch menu. But why order a sandwich at a breakfast place? If a place is known to be one of the best at something, why fight it? I'm judging you. This location is not my favorite. It's unique in that it's inside a functional old timey drug store. There isn't a ton of seating and the line backs up and winds around the store, which is awkward. The Pamela's in the strip is superior as far as expedited seating and service. But if you are in Millvale and don't mind waiting near the NyQuil, grab some pancakes and potatoes. Cash only!
(4)
Tiffany Y.
I fell for the positive reviews. I will never return to a Pamela's ever again. My husband and I waited in line for a long time to get a table. We were finally sat down and placed our order. Quite some time passed before my Belgian Waffle came out, and my husband sat there staring at me while I ate my food and he waited even longer for his food. He eventually waved over a waitress, and she explained that my waffle cooks faster than his omelet does. Why did the cooks not cook the food so that the two dishes came out at the same time? Finally my husband's Tex Mex Omelet came out. It was, as he described, "disgusting" and "watery in the center". His side potatoes did not taste good. My specialty Belgian Waffle with strawberries and bananas had nothing special about it at all. The price was expensive for the quality. There are much better breakfast restaurants in Pittsburgh. By the way, they are cash only.
(2)
Michael A.
What's not to love? Best breakfast in the burgh, hands down. Come hungry with quarters for the meter (25¢ / hr) and cash to pay... No plastic accepted here. You won't be disappointed.
(5)
Paul S.
Dirty men's room. Manager standing, eating in front of customers. Unsure of who our server was. Serving staff appeared and disappeared. No one returned to fill coffee. Pancakes were good, the rest of the food average. Noisy. Disappointing after so many strong reviews. There are better options.
(2)
Doug R.
I find it inconceivable that anyone could give this eatery anything less than a 5-star review. It's a phenomenal place to eat eggs and potatoes and drink coffee. It's all I want in a restaurant.
(5)
Elizabeth M.
A great alternative to going to Pamela's in the strip if you don't want to wait for a table. This P&G has a lot of the same menu items like the crepe style hot cakes and lyonnaise potatoes, as well as a variety of omelets. It's also an old school pharmacy, which adds some charm. The service is good and the prices are reasonable.
(4)
Mel R.
Their pancakes are awesome with specialty flavors. Their omelet is very weak. If you come for the pancakes you will be very happy, anything else and I think you will be sorely disappointed.
(3)
Andrew K.
I went here because Queen Obama did. I do everything that she does. I did NOT go here for the delicious specialty hotcakes, fluffy eggs, and Lyonn! No, sir! The amazing breakfast had nothing to do with it. Cash only.
(5)
Alberta H.
The have a fantastic belgian waffle! Crispy and delish! The lyonnaise potatoes are a must. I don't even want to think about how unhealthy they must be because they taste delicious! They have fantastic specials that rotate on a 5 week basis. The weekend we were there they had peach melba hotcakes. My dad drove from WV to try them out, and he LOVED them! Be prepared to wait if you visit for breakfast on the weekend! But, even though the line stretched all the way to the back of the pharmacy when we arrived, we didn't wait more than half an hour for a table. It moves quickly, most people are really considerate of those who are waiting in line and vacate quickly after finishing their meals. The food arrived very quickly, service was very friendly and on top of all our needs. We will definitely be back!
(4)
Beth C.
Everything about Pamelas is fantastic. We visit this one on the weekends to avoid a long wait in Shadyside or Mt. Lebanon. Service is always excellent, the staff is friendly and professional.
(5)
Stacie C.
Right in line with the Pamela's tradition. I will say, even on a weekday morning they do get busy which can lead to slower service. But the good food comes out of the kitchen quickly and the portions here seem a tad bigger than some of the other Pamela's locations.
(3)
Caitlyn C.
Don't get me wrong. I love Pamela's. But this location can't compare to the others I've been to. I'm usually not a snob when it comes to waiting for food, but waiting over 30 minutes for pancakes, when every other location has you your food in less than 10? No thanks
(1)
Jaime J.
Let me first say that we did NOT come here because Queen Obama did. That said, we did come because we were looking for a local diner for breakfast and wanted something good and home cooked. I was pretty surprised that the Millvale location was as hoppin' as it was! There isn't much going on in Millvale and was almost hesitant to visit this location. I saw the beaming reviews on Yelp! and being close to home sealed the deal. We waited in line for about 15 minutes - it was quite busy the Sunday before Labor Day. The service was pretty slow - which was compounded by the fact that our server was new there. I had the banana and chocolate chip hotcakes - OMG! They were to die for. The hotcakes are a cross between pancakes and crepes, in my opinion, and are thinner but have delicious crispy edges. The bananas and chocolate chips were rolled up in the hotcakes like crepes rather than piled on top a stack of pancakes. The chocolate was perfectly melted and not too sweet. I also ordered the sausage - served in links and with a nice, crispy casing almost like handmade sausage. ...and a chocolate malt...for breakfast! The prices are really reasonable and me and my husband ate for less than $20.
(4)
Stacey B.
Tremendous value and service for your breakfast dollar! Their pancakes served thin w/ buttery crispy edges are legendary. Pam & Gale, the original owners of all Pamela's Diners in the area, have even served up those luscious cakes for Michelle Obama - you can ask to see the chair she sat in upon her first visit now emblazoned w/ her name on a brass plate. The very best item to order is the Lincoln Big Breakfast w/ two eggs over easy/scrambled, three pieces of bacon/sausage/ham, their butter drenched onion and potato Lyonnaise homefries AND two scrumptious pancakes. It will keep you satiated for a whole day. They execute well w/ roving coffee refills from very friendly staff. I love Pamela's at all locations. They serve great homestyle breakfast and lunch in visually interesting places. Ladies room is unisex and tucked away in the back reaches of the building. Pretty clean and stocked but TP was on a little hot water heater across from the commode which kind of makes me twitchy but not itchy! Ha!
(4)
David B.
The food is just as good here (or better) than the other Pamela's. There is sometimes a line, but it moves quickly. The restaurant is located in a old fashioned pharmacy. Love the crepe pancakes and the home fried potatoes. This is a cash only restaurant, but there is an ATM located in the Pharmacy. Jean-Marc Chatellier's French Bakery is across the street, and that's always worth a visit.
(4)
Sara C.
I have been here a few times and have always had a good experience with the wait staff and considered the food to be passable. Before last week, I would have probably actually given this place a nice 4 star rating. HOWEVER, I work in the area and drive past the diner on a daily basis at about 6:30-6:45 in the morning and what I saw the other day has turned me off of this restaurant forever. As I was on my way to work, I was stopped at a light in front of the closed diner and saw a man prepping the food for the morning rush and he was SMOKING while working with the food. I am not squeamish when it comes to smoking for the most part, but this is not 1960 anymore and there are health department regulations. The more I think about it, the more utterly disgusting it is to think of the potential cigarette ashes in my food. After seeing that, I will NEVER, NEVER, NEVER eat there again.
(1)
Mary Lou B.
This is a pretty cool place. It's a Pamela's that inside an old drug store. Same old great food, with a TON of character. There's actually an old fashioned soda fountain in this place. I had an excellent spinach and feta omelette that came with the best home fries. Not sure what they did to them, but they were crispy the way I like them. If you find yourself driving through Millvale, it's definitely worth a stop!
(4)
Fizz S.
Wonderful comfort food, friendly service, hearty portions. And the pancakes are really excellent.
(4)
tmara c.
Went to p&g in millvale. A very popular and bustling breakfast spot. Ordered the blueberry crepes,. There's a picture posted on this page of these crepes and don't they look yummy? But what if you bit into yours and discovered the blueberries were frozen, and there was a layer of permafrost over them? Would you tell your waitress, "hey! My blueberries are frozen." And what if your waitress said "that's the way we serve them." ? And if you said you really didn't want ice cold crepes on a frigid winter morning, but had instead looked forward to a hot breakfast, and she said there wasn't anything she could do because that's the way we serve them, would you write this review? I understand Pamela is over on her new Squirrel Hill Deli's yelp page telling people if they don't like the food no charge, but I couldn't even get my crepes heated up at P&G.
(2)
Hillary L.
If it's good enough for Michelle Obama, it's good enough for me. Her picture remains prominently displayed, and the chair on which she sat is proudly labelled. The strawberry hotcakes made this diner one of the 50 best U.S. breakfast diners, as highlighted by the Food Network Magazine in Fall 2010. My husband gets them every time. Truly, this is one of our fave breakfast places in the 'burgh (we also like J'EET, Ritter's Diner, the Square Cafe, the Original Pancake House, depending on what we're in the mood for). This location is our preference among the chain for its easy street parking, a lively atmosphere with the attached pharmacy (and plenty of kitsch), and staff that know our order before we give it. Breakfast can get busy, especially on the weekends, but counter-seating is first available, and generally only a five minute wait even at the busiest times. So, when we're in the mood for easy, consistent, affordable breakfast diner food, this is our place of choice. We come here so often we feel like we're already living the life of retirees (who are also among the regulars at P&G).
(4)
Heather S.
Just down the street from the venue I was working at while on tour. Perfect diner breakfast, just what I needed!
(4)
Lori D.
the lyonnaise potatoes are worth the trip alone. great breakfast spot, the wait in line can be long, and you'll have to wait a pretty decent amount of time for your food too, so i wouldn't advise coming completely starving. Phosphates are really good and not too sweet.
(4)
Dak F.
The P & G Diner is in a unique locale (my diplomatic way of saying "fuckin' weird"). It adjoins an old-timey-remeber-the-good-old-days pharmacy. But the food is perfect greasy spoon and the hotcakes are just as good as Pamela's downtown. It's part of same local chain if I'm not mistaken. One thing I noticed about Millvale, though ... there sure seems to be a lot of people with injuries here. What the hell is going on? The people watching from P & G is like a scene from a Crewes' novel. And I love it for it.
(4)
Dawn B.
My very favorite breakfast restaurant in Pittsburgh! I love the pancakes and sausage! Omlettes, Benedicts, Waffles and traditional farm fresh eggs also five star! Worth the wait - P&G Diner shares space with Lincoln Pharmacy with a modest penny candy counter, operational pharmacy and gift items.
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Colin M.
There's probably not much to say about Pamela's at this point, but simply put: in my experience this is the absolute best breakfast in Pittsburgh. We tend to frequent the Millvale location but I've been to them all over the years and I always order the same thing, The Big Lincoln (or the Hangover). Two eggs over easy, sausage links (my absolute favorite), lyonnaise potatoes, and two crepe style pancakes. I stick with plain, but the stuffed versions with sour cream and brown sugar are great too. My wife loves their spinach and feta omelette with rye toast. Friendly staff, quick service, and great prices. You'll have to wait during most visits, but it's rarely more than 10 minutes at this location.
(5)Ernest C.
I love breakfast! This place is so nostalgic in appearance and energy! My goodness the pancakes are thin and delicious ! The breakfast potatoes are soooo good ! Great meal! Where else can you get food, shop and have prescriptions filled ????
(5)Jennifer S.
Absolutely love this place. There's always a line on the weekend but the counter is seat yourself so I can usually squeeze in quickly. If they have croissant french toast on special - GET IT! You won't be disappointed!
(5)Taylor F.
I actually ate at Pamela's P&G in Millvale not once, but twice, this weekend. Based on my Saturday morning experience I would have given this place 5-stars. The food was literally so good I returned for a second day. It was not my first time at this particular location and I've also been to the Pamela's in the Strip District. I know what to expect from the food... absolute perfection. I always order the Tex Mex Omelet with Wheat Toast and the Lyonnaise Potatoes. I've never been disappointed by the food. Sunday, the line was a little longer. They weave you between the aisles in the Lincoln Pharmacy while you wait. There's plenty to look at while you linger in line. Lots of Pittsburgh trinkets and novelty items to browse through which is somewhat entertaining. But, for some reason the wait was extra-long on Sunday. You could see that tables weren't being cleaned off as quickly as usual. Plus, our group was half-way finished with our food by the time my brother even received his meal... I think we caught them on an off day. Place feels historic, but is clean and has a different atmosphere from the tourist traps in the Strip District. The food is always excellent!! I highly recommend eating here, if you have the time to spare and patience to wait.
(4)Mark C.
5 stars. 5 Star chocolate chip pancakes. The best breakfast in Pittsburgh. Just drooling thinking about this place right now. I always get the Big Lincoln, and chocolate chip hot cakes. The potatoes are so legit, it's not even funny! The big Lincoln comes with 2 decent sized hot cakes, 3 eggs, 2 sausage links or bacon, and those potatoes . Add cheese if you want to feel bold about your self . Delicious
(5)Brittney A.
Food is good but I overheard a member of the staff say a racist comment about another worker. I don't think I'll be going back to this location.
(2)Michaela R.
This is a an old soda fountain / pharmacy, and they also serve breakfast, lunch dinner. They serve the famous Pamela's Hotcakes which are my favorite. Inside there is the original woodwork, which looks nice, and on the pharmacy side theres a large section that sells Steeler, Pirates and Penquin stuff and theres some penny candy for the kids! The waitresses were very friendly and nice!
(5)Rusty W.
We have been to Pamela's a number of times. The food and the service has slowly deteriorated. Most recently we waited nearly an hour for a table and it was another 45 minutes for our food to be served. The server gave us an excuse that they were trying a new system that all food was delivered at the same time. Rather than delivering the food when it was ready. The eggs were hard and over cooked. The sausage was shriveled and tough. The only entree that was decent were the hotcakes. All in all we won't be back for a long time.
(1)Garlic B.
Pancakes were off the hook. Those will bring me back for sure. They're very thin, almost crepe like. What I won't order again are the potatoes. They were a killed mushy mess with raw onions scattered throughout. Typical diner coffee, nothing special. Service was fast and friendly. If it weren't for the hotcakes I wouldn't go back, but they made up for the taters and joe.
(3)Kaleigh L.
I have been to all of the "Pamela's" diners in the Pittsburgh area, and this one is HANDS DOWN the absolute best. Once you eat here, you will never want to eat at the Pamela's in Oakland, The Strip, or Squirrel Hill ever again. I dont know what it is about this place, but the food served at this Pamela's is exponentially better than the food served at other Pamela's (particularly Oakland's location - no watered-down coffee or rubbery eggs here!). The portions are huge, food comes out hot, and the coffee is strong. What else could you possibly need?! The other thing I love about this location is that they include their famous lyonnaise potatoes with their "Big Lincoln" breakfast special, which is essentially the "Morning After" special at the Oakland Pamela's, which doesn't include the potatoes. I know this is minor but I hated having to always pay for side of potatoes (because who can leave Pamela's without having a taste of those!?). Everything here is fantastic: lunch specials, pancakes, omelets etc. Never have had one thing here that wasn't on point. This location is larger and open (not as cramped as some of the other locations), housed inside of the old Lincoln Pharmacy in Millvale. Tall ceilings, a whole wall of windows and the old soda fountain at the front of the diner make for a fun and unique atmosphere. Of course there is always "the wait" if you are going for any weekend morning breakfast or brunch, but with Pamela's that's to be expected. No big deal. Tables turn fast here and we once went to this location with over 10 people in our party on a Sunday morning and waited only about 40 minutes. The other good thing about this location is that there is room to stand in line in the pharmacy..you can buy old school candy, knick knacks, and cheesy Pittsburgh themed gifts. Its not a bad wait at all. Be sure to give this location a try and put it to the test of the other Pamela's in the area, you wont be disappointed!
(5)Zach G.
We had a good visit here last week. Like many others have noted, the pancakes are unique and very good. I loved the buttery flavor and crispy edges. I would have preferred fresh-cut strawberries in my pancakes instead of the syrupy ones. We ordered a fruit bowl for our one year old daughter but it seemed a little overpriced for what it was. The bacon was very thin - I like a thicker cut myself. This is an unusual location as it's found inside a pharmacy. The employees were pleasant to deal with. Can't say it was my favorite breakfast ever but it was certainly worth the stop. This is a cash-only joint, so bring your dollars!
(4)Lindsay B.
Pamela's is incredibly delicious. Those crepe style pancakes melt on your tongue and despite them being so thin, they are very filling. If you eat a Pamela's breakfast, be prepared not to eat anything else that day. The potatoes are crazy good, made with onions and magic and who knows what else, but they taste like heaven. Wish I had that recipe! If you are from Pittsburgh, I'm guessing you could sing Pamela's praises. If you are visiting Pittsburgh, this is THE place to have breakfast/brunch. Yes, they have a lunch menu. But why order a sandwich at a breakfast place? If a place is known to be one of the best at something, why fight it? I'm judging you. This location is not my favorite. It's unique in that it's inside a functional old timey drug store. There isn't a ton of seating and the line backs up and winds around the store, which is awkward. The Pamela's in the strip is superior as far as expedited seating and service. But if you are in Millvale and don't mind waiting near the NyQuil, grab some pancakes and potatoes. Cash only!
(4)Tiffany Y.
I fell for the positive reviews. I will never return to a Pamela's ever again. My husband and I waited in line for a long time to get a table. We were finally sat down and placed our order. Quite some time passed before my Belgian Waffle came out, and my husband sat there staring at me while I ate my food and he waited even longer for his food. He eventually waved over a waitress, and she explained that my waffle cooks faster than his omelet does. Why did the cooks not cook the food so that the two dishes came out at the same time? Finally my husband's Tex Mex Omelet came out. It was, as he described, "disgusting" and "watery in the center". His side potatoes did not taste good. My specialty Belgian Waffle with strawberries and bananas had nothing special about it at all. The price was expensive for the quality. There are much better breakfast restaurants in Pittsburgh. By the way, they are cash only.
(2)Michael A.
What's not to love? Best breakfast in the burgh, hands down. Come hungry with quarters for the meter (25¢ / hr) and cash to pay... No plastic accepted here. You won't be disappointed.
(5)Paul S.
Dirty men's room. Manager standing, eating in front of customers. Unsure of who our server was. Serving staff appeared and disappeared. No one returned to fill coffee. Pancakes were good, the rest of the food average. Noisy. Disappointing after so many strong reviews. There are better options.
(2)Doug R.
I find it inconceivable that anyone could give this eatery anything less than a 5-star review. It's a phenomenal place to eat eggs and potatoes and drink coffee. It's all I want in a restaurant.
(5)Elizabeth M.
A great alternative to going to Pamela's in the strip if you don't want to wait for a table. This P&G has a lot of the same menu items like the crepe style hot cakes and lyonnaise potatoes, as well as a variety of omelets. It's also an old school pharmacy, which adds some charm. The service is good and the prices are reasonable.
(4)Mel R.
Their pancakes are awesome with specialty flavors. Their omelet is very weak. If you come for the pancakes you will be very happy, anything else and I think you will be sorely disappointed.
(3)Andrew K.
I went here because Queen Obama did. I do everything that she does. I did NOT go here for the delicious specialty hotcakes, fluffy eggs, and Lyonn! No, sir! The amazing breakfast had nothing to do with it. Cash only.
(5)Alberta H.
The have a fantastic belgian waffle! Crispy and delish! The lyonnaise potatoes are a must. I don't even want to think about how unhealthy they must be because they taste delicious! They have fantastic specials that rotate on a 5 week basis. The weekend we were there they had peach melba hotcakes. My dad drove from WV to try them out, and he LOVED them! Be prepared to wait if you visit for breakfast on the weekend! But, even though the line stretched all the way to the back of the pharmacy when we arrived, we didn't wait more than half an hour for a table. It moves quickly, most people are really considerate of those who are waiting in line and vacate quickly after finishing their meals. The food arrived very quickly, service was very friendly and on top of all our needs. We will definitely be back!
(4)Beth C.
Everything about Pamelas is fantastic. We visit this one on the weekends to avoid a long wait in Shadyside or Mt. Lebanon. Service is always excellent, the staff is friendly and professional.
(5)Stacie C.
Right in line with the Pamela's tradition. I will say, even on a weekday morning they do get busy which can lead to slower service. But the good food comes out of the kitchen quickly and the portions here seem a tad bigger than some of the other Pamela's locations.
(3)Caitlyn C.
Don't get me wrong. I love Pamela's. But this location can't compare to the others I've been to. I'm usually not a snob when it comes to waiting for food, but waiting over 30 minutes for pancakes, when every other location has you your food in less than 10? No thanks
(1)Jaime J.
Let me first say that we did NOT come here because Queen Obama did. That said, we did come because we were looking for a local diner for breakfast and wanted something good and home cooked. I was pretty surprised that the Millvale location was as hoppin' as it was! There isn't much going on in Millvale and was almost hesitant to visit this location. I saw the beaming reviews on Yelp! and being close to home sealed the deal. We waited in line for about 15 minutes - it was quite busy the Sunday before Labor Day. The service was pretty slow - which was compounded by the fact that our server was new there. I had the banana and chocolate chip hotcakes - OMG! They were to die for. The hotcakes are a cross between pancakes and crepes, in my opinion, and are thinner but have delicious crispy edges. The bananas and chocolate chips were rolled up in the hotcakes like crepes rather than piled on top a stack of pancakes. The chocolate was perfectly melted and not too sweet. I also ordered the sausage - served in links and with a nice, crispy casing almost like handmade sausage. ...and a chocolate malt...for breakfast! The prices are really reasonable and me and my husband ate for less than $20.
(4)Stacey B.
Tremendous value and service for your breakfast dollar! Their pancakes served thin w/ buttery crispy edges are legendary. Pam & Gale, the original owners of all Pamela's Diners in the area, have even served up those luscious cakes for Michelle Obama - you can ask to see the chair she sat in upon her first visit now emblazoned w/ her name on a brass plate. The very best item to order is the Lincoln Big Breakfast w/ two eggs over easy/scrambled, three pieces of bacon/sausage/ham, their butter drenched onion and potato Lyonnaise homefries AND two scrumptious pancakes. It will keep you satiated for a whole day. They execute well w/ roving coffee refills from very friendly staff. I love Pamela's at all locations. They serve great homestyle breakfast and lunch in visually interesting places. Ladies room is unisex and tucked away in the back reaches of the building. Pretty clean and stocked but TP was on a little hot water heater across from the commode which kind of makes me twitchy but not itchy! Ha!
(4)David B.
The food is just as good here (or better) than the other Pamela's. There is sometimes a line, but it moves quickly. The restaurant is located in a old fashioned pharmacy. Love the crepe pancakes and the home fried potatoes. This is a cash only restaurant, but there is an ATM located in the Pharmacy. Jean-Marc Chatellier's French Bakery is across the street, and that's always worth a visit.
(4)Sara C.
I have been here a few times and have always had a good experience with the wait staff and considered the food to be passable. Before last week, I would have probably actually given this place a nice 4 star rating. HOWEVER, I work in the area and drive past the diner on a daily basis at about 6:30-6:45 in the morning and what I saw the other day has turned me off of this restaurant forever. As I was on my way to work, I was stopped at a light in front of the closed diner and saw a man prepping the food for the morning rush and he was SMOKING while working with the food. I am not squeamish when it comes to smoking for the most part, but this is not 1960 anymore and there are health department regulations. The more I think about it, the more utterly disgusting it is to think of the potential cigarette ashes in my food. After seeing that, I will NEVER, NEVER, NEVER eat there again.
(1)Mary Lou B.
This is a pretty cool place. It's a Pamela's that inside an old drug store. Same old great food, with a TON of character. There's actually an old fashioned soda fountain in this place. I had an excellent spinach and feta omelette that came with the best home fries. Not sure what they did to them, but they were crispy the way I like them. If you find yourself driving through Millvale, it's definitely worth a stop!
(4)Fizz S.
Wonderful comfort food, friendly service, hearty portions. And the pancakes are really excellent.
(4)tmara c.
Went to p&g in millvale. A very popular and bustling breakfast spot. Ordered the blueberry crepes,. There's a picture posted on this page of these crepes and don't they look yummy? But what if you bit into yours and discovered the blueberries were frozen, and there was a layer of permafrost over them? Would you tell your waitress, "hey! My blueberries are frozen." And what if your waitress said "that's the way we serve them." ? And if you said you really didn't want ice cold crepes on a frigid winter morning, but had instead looked forward to a hot breakfast, and she said there wasn't anything she could do because that's the way we serve them, would you write this review? I understand Pamela is over on her new Squirrel Hill Deli's yelp page telling people if they don't like the food no charge, but I couldn't even get my crepes heated up at P&G.
(2)Hillary L.
If it's good enough for Michelle Obama, it's good enough for me. Her picture remains prominently displayed, and the chair on which she sat is proudly labelled. The strawberry hotcakes made this diner one of the 50 best U.S. breakfast diners, as highlighted by the Food Network Magazine in Fall 2010. My husband gets them every time. Truly, this is one of our fave breakfast places in the 'burgh (we also like J'EET, Ritter's Diner, the Square Cafe, the Original Pancake House, depending on what we're in the mood for). This location is our preference among the chain for its easy street parking, a lively atmosphere with the attached pharmacy (and plenty of kitsch), and staff that know our order before we give it. Breakfast can get busy, especially on the weekends, but counter-seating is first available, and generally only a five minute wait even at the busiest times. So, when we're in the mood for easy, consistent, affordable breakfast diner food, this is our place of choice. We come here so often we feel like we're already living the life of retirees (who are also among the regulars at P&G).
(4)Heather S.
Just down the street from the venue I was working at while on tour. Perfect diner breakfast, just what I needed!
(4)Lori D.
the lyonnaise potatoes are worth the trip alone. great breakfast spot, the wait in line can be long, and you'll have to wait a pretty decent amount of time for your food too, so i wouldn't advise coming completely starving. Phosphates are really good and not too sweet.
(4)Dak F.
The P & G Diner is in a unique locale (my diplomatic way of saying "fuckin' weird"). It adjoins an old-timey-remeber-the-good-old-days pharmacy. But the food is perfect greasy spoon and the hotcakes are just as good as Pamela's downtown. It's part of same local chain if I'm not mistaken. One thing I noticed about Millvale, though ... there sure seems to be a lot of people with injuries here. What the hell is going on? The people watching from P & G is like a scene from a Crewes' novel. And I love it for it.
(4)Dawn B.
My very favorite breakfast restaurant in Pittsburgh! I love the pancakes and sausage! Omlettes, Benedicts, Waffles and traditional farm fresh eggs also five star! Worth the wait - P&G Diner shares space with Lincoln Pharmacy with a modest penny candy counter, operational pharmacy and gift items.
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