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| - I feel like I'm just full of 5 star reviews lately and David's Diner is well deserving of another one.
I invited my parents to Sunday brunch, offering them a few locations to choose from. Sometimes they can be picky eaters but I know they always enjoy a good diner. Based on the few good reviews here (especially Haywood J's) I was hoping they'd pick David's Diner. And they took the bait.
I should mention that I've requested an update on the Yelp business information. The address was listed as Pittsburgh 15238 which is more the Fox Chapel area and not the Springdale location where David's can actually be found. My GPS was confused. But thank goodness for the awesome photos available from my fellow Yelpers. With their help we easily located David's Diner by the flag hanging from their red, white and blue sign, just a bit north of the original address we were confused by.
Inside we found a quaint little dining room that included a counter, tables and even a bench for waiting. The staff welcomed us and were happy to answer questions. (Yes, you can get egg beaters in place of eggs with any meal.) My Mom ordered Lisa's Whole Grain Blue Pancakes, Dad a veggie omelet. I couldn't decide so I asked our waitress if I should go with the Country Eggs Benedict or Ray Ray's Trash Plate. Without hesitation, her answer was the Country Eggs Benedict. Decision made.
Lisa (who owns and runs the place with her husband and veteran Dave) introduced herself to us and thanked us for coming. We could tell they had their regulars, like the people who showered Lisa with hugs on their way out. It's great to see places like this, places with ties to the neighborhood. There's an appreciation for the personal business and the business gives that love back to the community. I'd only just met Lisa but I was happy for their success.
The food was delicious, of course. The thin sliced potatoes that came with Dad's omelet were just the way I like them. Mom couldn't even come close to finishing those pancakes. Meanwhile I devoured those Country Eggs Benedict like it was my job. We relaxed at our cozy little table, pleased with finding another local gem. Luckily this time we didn't have to wait but even if we did, David's is worth it.
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