Pitt Stop Cafe

I didn’t order food, so I can’t review that aspect of The Pitt Stop Café. Why write a review, you ask? Because this place has more atmosphere than the most pretentiously designed hipster eatery on Magnolia or in Bishop Arts. If you want home cooked southern diner food, personality, and a restaurant that screams story in every booth, this is your place. My first five star review for atmosphere and s
I pulled into the parking lot in my 350z and felt like the little rice burner among a crowd of American made pickups and SUVs. Walking inside the Pitt Stop is like entering a movie set if you are a Connecticut Yankee like me. The interior is a cluttery but homey hodgepodge of racing memorabilia, including a life-​sized decal of Dale Earnhardt on a glass door by the cashier. I asked the hostess/​cashier, who is also the daughter of the owners (of course), and she told me that one entire wall is devoted to her mom’s drag racing career. Pretty badass. She greeted everyone who came in by name, sparring playfully with customers. Pitt is a family name, thus «Pitt Stop Café». But it seems that everyone who comes here is part of the family.
I only drank coffee as I was waiting for a nearby auto body shop to open. The server kept me warmed up, coming by every 5 – 10 minutes with a smile. When I was cashing out, the cashier asked me with a twinkling eye, «So, what brings you to this side of town?» Haha, yes I stuck out in my Express jeans and zippered sweater. I gave a last nod to life-​sized Dale Earnhardt and made my way back to my rice burner, leaving Kennedale gold in my uptown dust.

An old-​style greasy spoon. If you’ve never been, the whole place is decorated with drag racing memorabilia. That was kind of cool. But, my dad and I were sat off to the side and I think our waitress kept forgetting about us.
Add in that the hashbrowns seemed like they were cooked at too cool of a temperature and soaked up some grease, the sausage was slightly overdone, I’m not sure if that was REALLY two eggs, and the gravy was too salty… I doubt I’ll be back.
Nothing was «oh my, I’m not going to eat this!» But, there are other places with better food. So, I’ll probably pick one of them next time.

My wife and I love this place. I especially like the chicken fried chicken. Anytime we are in the area, we try to stop here for lunch. They should open for dinner!

Great food for breakfast and lunch. Friendly staff! It is not up upscale dining but it is very good

This place is the best breakfast spot in the metroplex! The staff is friendly. The biscuits are AMAZING. The sausage is a slice of Southern hospitality on a plate… And they give you TWO per order. Come to think of it, this is the best example of Southern home cooking you will find anywhere. …so stop looking, and get there!

Great good. Burger was delicious and cheap. Staff was very kind and attentive. Will be back

food is good, plastic plates tend to put me off tho. staff is friendly and obviously well known to locals. just a good local place with nice people and good food.

The food is the best. But Betty the waitress is the most friendly and nieces lady you will ever meet!!! The place is nice and very very good. I would recommend it to anyone!!!

Awesome food and laid back atmosphere very friendly patrons and wonderful employees!

Very kind servers. Good home cookin. I ordered the sandwich special: tuna sandwich, cheesy potato soup, corn, and banana pudding for only $ 6.59. Well worth it and they also allowed me to complete some work for a while. Stop by and spend your money here.

The waitresses were super sweet and quick to fill up your cup. The waffles were fluffy and delicious. I wish I would have taken a picture of the omelet that I devoured here the other day. Its ok, I’ll definitely be back.

They have the best home cooking ever. Always filled with friendly locals. The staff is nice and eager to greet and serve. The perfect place for breakfast or lunch. If you find yourself passing through Kennedale, you have to check this place out.

Great place to have lunch. Service is always great. Pies are incredible. You can get a real lunch for fast food price.

Deeeelish! I’m a Dallas girl and love all the newest restaurants that Dallas has to offer but I stopped in here returning from a road trip and it was totally worth it! Very charming atmosphere and you can tell that it’s family owned/​operated. The food is made from scratch… just be ready for a nap when you’re done! This place is Southern comfort food cooked from scratch and to perfection!

This quaint café may be located in the small town of Kennedale, but don’t let that fool you. This restaurant offers up some of the best home cooked meals within the metroplex. Everything and I mean everything in this café is made to order. The chicken fried steak and chicken fried chicken are hand battered in the crispiest breading I’ve ever had. And the onion rings are simply amazing! This café is family owned and operated so you can rest assured that any and everything you order has been prepared by the owners themselves. Awesome little café :)

Good old fashioned home cooking and a great friendly staff!
Lunch Specials change daily Monday thru Friday and include choice of entrée, 2 veggies, roll or cornbread and includes cake if you get there early enough for only $ 5.99!