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| - I love breakfast foods. Unfortunately, I am usually not in my own neighborhood on mornings when I have a lot of time, so I had not yet had the chance yet to explore this place. I had seen the sign painted on the side of the building, but I had assumed it was a relic of a bygone era in Pittsburgh. Much to my surprise, Lindo's Restaurant appeared in my search for breakfast and brunch Foods open at 1 p.m. on a Saturday morning! Even better yet, it is walking distance from where I live!
For a first impression, I had hoped to try the breakfast buffet, but I arrived after it had already stopped. Fortunately, the very first item on the menu, the lindo's breakfast sampler, offered pretty much everything I could hope to want for breakfast anyway. I ordered eggs over medium, pancakes instead of French toast, and I asked for turkey bacon. I try to avoid pork, so it greatly impressed me that Lindo's offers turkey ham, turkey bacon, and turkey sausage. To finish off my breakfast extravaganza, I had a glass of orange juice and coffee.
The food was phenomenal! Eggs over medium can be difficult to get right, but mine were amazing. The turkey bacon was cooked to perfection, and the accompanying home fries had just the right amount of crispness. The pancakes were quite large, so I ended up having to force myself to finish them, but they were also delicious.
I should also mention that the service was exceptional. The waitress was extremely attentive and exceedingly friendly. One waitress was in training, and she apologized effusively for being new, but in reality she had nothing to apologize for; everything was perfect. I saw a few regulars come and go, and it was obvious that the staff welcomed both regulars and newcomers with the same great degree of warmth.
I will certainly be returning often. The decor is what you would expect from a small neighborhood café-type diner. The prices are very reasonable. The shows playing on the television where a bit odd though: I watched a half-hour-long infomercial for skin care products, followed by an episode of Friends. Other than that, my first experience at Lindo's restaurant could not have been better.
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