I don't know why Pamela's is popular.
Hangover food? Yes. Filling? Yes. Cheap? Yes. Impressive/good quality? Noooo.
Orange juice is from concentrate. Maple syrup is corn syrup. Whipped cream is not homemade. Basically, you're getting cheap food made with cheap ingredients. That's FINE if you're in the mood for a quick grease fix. Pamela's will satisfy you. It's tasty enough for what it is, but I would never rave about it or say it was anything special. I feel very much let down because I expected something better based on their reputation as a Pittsburgh favorite. I'm actually kind of mad about it. I need to calm down! Also, the servers have been unfriendly on several occasions.
Still looking for a Pittsburgh breakfast gem...