Descriptive phrase: faux-diner.
Pamela's is one of the two most famous breakfast spots in Pittsburgh (the other being DeLuca's). From people I've talked to, that's mostly because of its location on the Strip and because President Obama likes it. I went this past weekend for brunch with Katie K. and her sister. There was a large crowd waiting inside and out to be seated, and we waited about 30 minutes.
The place itself is styled to be an old-school diner, and the menu tries to reflect that. I ordered the Corned Beef Hash ($7.59), while the girls went for Chocolate Chip Banana Hotcakes ($7.29) and the Strawberry Hotcakes ($7.29).
The food arrived fairly quickly. The Corned Beef Hash was fine, but didn't have any kick that I expected. The Choco-Chip Banana Hotcakes (pancakes), though, were to die for. I'd get those if I went back.
I say it's a faux-diner because it just seemed like more of an act. Maybe it was the fact that it's become such a tourist trap, I'm not sure. The service was quick but not particularly friendly. It's also CASH ONLY.
The Banana Hotcakes were great, but that's it for Pamela's. Don't bother with the hype, and head to DeLuca's around the corner for better greasy-spoon grub.