Pittsburgh's 4 best diners (that won't break the bank)

Pittsburgh's 4 best diners (that won't break the bank)DeLuca's Diner | Photo: Evelyn H./Yelp
Hoodline
Published on April 28, 2020

Wondering where to find the best diners near you?

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 fill the bill.

1. P&G's Pamela's Diner

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Topping the list is a location of the chain P&G's Pamela's Diner. Located at 60 21st St. in Strip District, the diner and breakfast and brunch spot, which offers sandwiches and more, is the highest-rated cheap diner in Pittsburgh, boasting 4.5 stars out of 622 reviews on Yelp. 

Yelper Christina H. noted, "One of the best breakfasts I have ever had. The specialty hotcakes are like thin crepes, and they are extremely generous on the toppings."

Yelper Johnnie and Lovie added, "Solid diner. The menu is wide-ranging with something for everyone. The portions are hearty. The prices are reasonable. They turn tables quickly, so if you see a lot of people waiting, don't despair; they'll get you seated sooner than you think."

2. J & J's Family Restaurant & Catering

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Next up is Mount Washington's J & J's Family Restaurant & Catering, situated at 300 Shiloh St. With four stars out of 57 reviews on Yelp, the diner and breakfast/brunch and New American spot has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for a budget-friendly option. 

Yelp has more information about J & J's Family Restaurant & Catering.

"J & J's Family Restaurant is a third-generation family-owned spot, which has been operating at this location for 17 years," the business notes on Yelp in the history section of its profile. 

3. DeLuca's Diner

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Strip District's DeLuca's Diner, located at 2015 Penn Ave., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the budget-friendly diner and breakfast/brunch and traditional American spot four stars out of 623 reviews. 

Yelp has more information about DeLuca's Diner.

"[This breakfast and lunch spot] was established in 1934," the business notes in the history section of its Yelp profile. 

4. Grandma B's

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Grandma B's, a diner and halal and breakfast/brunch spot in Middle Hill, is another much-loved, budget-friendly go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 46 Yelp reviews. Head over to 2537 Wylie Ave. to see for yourself. 

Yelper David B. noted, "Wonderful breakfast spot. Maybe you saw it featured on Anthony Bourdain's 'Parts Unknown'? A real community place where everyone is friendly, and the portions are generous."

Yelper Peter C. wrote, "Best breakfast I've had in years. First time there. And the food is halal as well. I hope people will continue to patronize."


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