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Explore 4 favorite low-priced diners in Pittsburgh

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Published on June 03, 2019
Explore 4 favorite low-priced diners in PittsburghP&G's Pamela's Diner. | Photo: Qianrong H./Yelp

Looking to try the top diners around?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable diners in Pittsburgh, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to venture next time you're on the hunt.

1. P&G's Pamela's Diner

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Topping the list is P&G's Pamela's Diner. Located at 60 21st St., this Strip District location of the local chain of breakfast and lunch spots is the highest-rated inexpensive diner in Pittsburgh, boasting 4.5 stars out of 570 reviews on Yelp.

Pamela's starts serving sweet and savory breakfast, brunch and lunch items most days at 7 a.m. Stop in for a short stack or a plate of Pittsburgh hash, made with kielbasa and sauerkraut. (See the full menu here.)

2. DeLuca's Diner

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Next up, also in the Strip District, is DeLuca's Diner, situated at 2015 Penn Ave. With four stars out of 574 reviews on Yelp, the diner, which serves breakfast, brunch and lunch, has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for an inexpensive option.

Check out the specialty omelets, waffle sundaes, hearty burger baskets and old-fashioned milkshakes.

3. Johnny's Diner

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West End's Johnny's Diner, located at 1900 Woodville Ave., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the inexpensive diner 4.5 stars out of 24 reviews.

This old-school, counter-service diner is your stop for no-frills American favorites. Try the Big K's BBQ Burger, with cheese, barbecue sauce and onion rings.

4. Bitter Ends Luncheonette

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Bitter Ends Luncheonette, a breakfast and brunch spot that offers sandwiches and more in Bloomfield, is another much-loved, low-priced go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 64 Yelp reviews.

Bitter Ends' regularly changing menu features homemade soups, sides and sandwiches, made on fresh-baked bread and topped with seasonal ingredients. Head over to 4613 Liberty Ave. to try it for yourself. 


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