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| - When I read in the Post-Gazette that Chev and Rachel's was opening not 5 minutes from where I work overnights, I could not be more excited. All I needed to do was convince my co-workers to give it a try...which really wasn't difficult.
At 7am on a winter morning the store front that is Chev and Rachel's is like a bacon calling me home. Uh, I mean beacon. The owner, there by himself for the first hour or so, was happy to greet us. Upon sitting down there were a couple little things I noticed that impressed me. First, under my utencils was not one, not two, but instead a generous pile of napkins. Things can get messy when it comes to me and food and I like when a restaurant lets me be liberal with my napkin usage. The second thing I noticed, which has nothing to do with the food, was a bag of pet friendly ice melt inside the door. As a pet owner, it's nice to see a business owner who cares like that. Especially when I saw several dogs walk by the door.
The menu isn't all that adventurous but what they do offer is well executed. The chocolate chip pancakes are massive. My Breakfast Bowl was a delicious mixture of potatoes, eggs, onions, cheese and bacon with some Mancini's toast added. The prices were reasonable (my breakfast bowl plus side of toast was under $10 with tip) but be advised they are cash only and the dining room is very small. Still, if you can squeeze your way in, give it a try.
My one star deduction is only because, as David B pointed out, they need to turn on the grill hood. I don't mind smelling like the diner itself, but not when the diner smells like it might be on fire. Perhaps during warmer weather when the doors can be left open that will help. Until then, I'll give it another go.
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