While a full parking lot is a pretty good indication that a restaurant's worth trying, there's one telltale sign that can usually reassure us when we want to try a new eatery. A restaurant that's been around for a long time, like Dean's Diner near Pittsburgh, pretty much guarantees a delicious meal and an enjoyable dining experience. Sometimes, though, you just have to judge for yourself.
Dean's Diner in Blairsville, about a 45-minute drive from downtown Pittsburgh, has been serving hungry diners since 1953.
The old-school diner, which welcomes diners 24 hours a day, is easy to spot on busy Route 22. If you're passing by and you're hungry or even just craving a piece of homemade pie...
Pull over. The popular diner boasts a generous menu that has something for everyone. If you've got a hankering for breakfast, you have a ton of choices.
Try such favorites as French toast, regular or blueberry hotcakes, or a hearty omelet. You have quite a few sides, including home fries and toast, to choose from, too.
A sandwich with fries or mashed potatoes just hits the spot sometimes. Dean's Diner serves such classics as peanut butter and jelly, hot dogs, and burgers.
Take a peek at the dinners, too. How does the baked meatloaf, deep-fried chicken, or chopped beef steak sound?
You can't stop by Dean's Diner without a good, old-fashioned slice of homemade pie. Even if you just stop for the pie, available in a variety of flavors, you'll discover it's more than worth it.
Head over to the official Facebook page of Dean's Diner for more information.
Have you been to Dean's Diner near Pittsburgh? What's your favorite meal on the menu? Join the conversation in the comments! For another old-school dining experience, make your way to Ritter's Diner in Pittsburgh, which has also been a favorite since the 1950s.
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