Pamela's is one of those places I keep taking people to because it feels like I should as a Pittsburgh host. As a restaurant, it's not really my favorite, but it definitely still has its own charm. I'd call it three and a half stars.
+/- Generous portions. It's normal to pig out at Pamela's, but it's also easy to hate yourself a little after you're done.
+ Tasty food, both savory and sweet. I like the hotcakes and Lyonnaise potatoes especially!
+ Lots of familiar breakfast food options, so it's a nice place to take guests to.
- Definitely don't expect to be eating healthy. Butter, carbs, and sugar are all on the menu today.
- The service has always struck me as pretty brusque. To be fair, they are constantly rushing around with the amount of people they have to serve, but it's not my cup of tea.
- You'll often have to wait at peak hours, like breakfast/brunch on the weekend.
- Cash only. You bring your check to the counter when you finish and pay there.