Pamela's is a Pittsburgh staple. I feel like you have to go to Pamela's if you live here, or if you're visiting, or if you're just driving through. The hotcakes are famous, and are something between a crepe and a traditional pancake with a little magic thrown in. The banana chocolate chip hotcakes are definitely the best ones and I order them every time, but I've also seen people order: the croissant french toast, different hotcakes, hash, and omelets and no one has ever been disappointed. The potatoes are also awesome. Probably the best breakfast potatoes I've ever had.
The main problem with Pamela's is that everyone and their mom visits on the weekend, so plan on standing around a bit to wait for a table. They also only accept cash.