Bob’s Diner

At first I thought Bobs was awesome. But the last couple times I ate there I was disappointed. The service was slow. The place is in need of a good cleaning and paint job. As far as the food they never cook the home fries completely. Sorry but raw potatoes are not good for any meal. I still gave them 3 stars because they can be good at times depending how busy they are and who on the grill.

Sadly, this review is about the service not food. I love trying new diners and decided to give Bob’s a try. I walked in here with my friend, both hungry and ready to try this place. We walked in and stood up at the front for a solid 10 minutes. A few dirty tables and no «seat yourself» sign. Waitresses passed us with eye contact and seemed focused on their tables, cooks saw us and kept cooking. I am not sure if their host was missing but the fact not one staff acknowledge us was surprising. A «morning» or «be with you in a minute «would of been nice. We came, wanted to eat yet had to go somewhere else. We chose DeLucas and I’m happy we did! Great food and fast service.

Walked in to the moderately busy diner around 10 am on Sunday morning. Looked like all the tables were taken, yet no one was waiting for a table either. No clear instruction was posted so I just stood at the entrance with my date. Over the next ten minutes, many members of the wait staff looked at us and said nothing. We were apparently in the way for one as well as they pushed through us to get to a table.
After ten minutes of being completely ignored and not even greeted, we decided to dine elsewhere.

Tried this place as wife and I were both looking to try another new diner for breakfast and we’re heading from Wexford out to the ikea in Robinson this am
Worst of all diners we have tried to date:
1 – 5 with 5 being best
Service: 2 — pleasant bust extremely slow
Food Quality: 1 — Eggs served almost raw, potatoes semi cooked and swimming in oil
Food Flavor: 1 — Potatoes covered in seasoned salt no crisp flavor and tasted mostly of oil
Food Quantity: 1 — see photo showing the special plate of eggs, home fries and toast — I estimated less than ½ of one potato —
PLEASE COMPARE THIS PHOTO TO MY OTHER REVIEWS SUCH AS NANCY’S and DAVE’s to see a real world comparison

Its been awhile since i had bobs but i always thought their food was delicious and service was good. had to give them 3 stars today tho. Our waitress all about forgot about us after we got our food. If she would have we could have told her that our potatoes were cold. and we didnt order them Alaskan style.

I’ve been coming here for awhile now. Always good food, friendly service, and reasonable prices. Good old-​fashioned diner fare. .. not frozen, trucked-​in, national chain food.

Love Bob’s diner! Breakfast sausage links are the best in town. Get there early as it gets crowded on weekends.

Overrated as balls. And balls are very overrated. You walk in and everyone looks at you like you’re some kind of deranged zoo animal until you can finally get a seat. Then they come over and pour scalding hot coffee all over your face and demand that you order. Most of that is false but it just feels like something like that could happen here. Overall the food is pretty good, especially the fat white (hahahahhahaa yea) toast. For some reason I hate it here but it’s a good place to eat. Nothing wrong with the place at all but it just makes me want to stone cold stun every person in there, word to Steve Austin. Sad thing is, I’ll probably be in bobs in about 2 hours looking very fat and depressed (I am both of those things). So to be honest, this place deserves 4 stars but I’m gonna give it 2 because it upsets me for no reason.

Typical diner, which is always a compliment. Good coffee, friendly service, and you watch them make your food right in front of you. Had eggs, Italian toast, sausage and biscuits, and potatoes – all were very good.

Waited an hour for a burger that was way overcooked and very salty. Listened to the employees complain the entire time.

I was in McKeesport Rocks and saw a sign for Bob’s Diner. I am always looking for a good diner and I picked the right one. Nice atmosphere and not too busy for the early lunch hour. The menu was extensive but I always love a good omelet. I got the bacon and provolone omelet with fried potatoes and mancini’s toast. The omelette was fluffy and stuffed full. I ended up taking some home with me. I was told to come back and I assured them I will. Will bring back friends the next time.

We eat here quite often but left without eating breakfast on Sunday, January 25.
We stood at the door while servers walked around us. Tables were not cleaned off so we couldn’t just sit down. The usual workers weren’t there so maybe there was a new crew.

Went there the other Sunday it was about noon and it was a little busy, but the service was very good. I went to order breakfast… Then I seen the special menu. Bam there it was meat lovers omelet. Of course I had to try being my first time there. Loved it.
The wife had been there before and she had took me this time. She had told me how good it was and I wasn’t believing her. Now I’m telling you it’s worth it. Keep a good thing going. We’ll be going back.

Bob’s is a great little breakfast spot. They are always busy but the waitstaff is never flustered or overwhelmed. We were here this morning and I have a breakfast burrito. I have never done the whole breakfast burrito thing before but it spoke to me today. I got it with bacon and it was divine. If I ever got it again I’d definitely have it as a brunch instead of a breakfast though. It’s been almost seven hours and I’m still full. Bob’s makes great omelets too. Good food, good sized portions, good atmosphere. Great little diner! I highly recommend. It’s kind of off the beaten track but it’s right near Ohio Valley General Hospital. Seems like the staff from the hospital come over to Bob’s pretty regularly. I’ve never done lunch here but the breakfast is really perfect if you are looking for diner food.

Our family of 6 we always get Bob’s bountiful breakfast. Eggs. Bacon or sausage. Homefries. And toast. Plenty of food for all.
Service is always fast, but not always accurate on the order.

Was here for a Family Gathering in the begging of March !!! The food was good for a diner but space is limited !!!
Not a good place for large gatherings !!!

Holy Cow was I stuffed after a recent breakfast at Bob’s Diner at the McKees Rock location. I had the Dad’s double that was more then this dad could handle. Wife had the Burrito, and consumed half of it before faltering. The granddaughters French Toast was twice what she was able to put down, and my daughters Dad’s single was to much for her. And, all four meals were terrific! I’d like to have the pancake recipe, they were very fluffy and tasteful. The food was worth going back for.
The waitress, Dawn, and all others that assisted were fantastic. Very friendly and extremely hard workers.
Value? Four (4) full breakfast’s for about $ 35.00. You can’t beat that price.
The restaurant is small, and hidden in a strip mall with a sign that read’s DINNER. Kind of quaint but very clean. Plenty of parking.
Will we go back? Darn tootin we will.

Bob’s is a great little diner, with four locations in the Pittsburgh area. We ate at the McKee’s Rocks location on our last visit to Pittsburgh. Upon entering, we were immediately greeted by a view of all the breakfast goodies being cooked on the flat top. One thing to remember here: the portions are very big. My wife and I split a breakfast burrito made with fresh salsa, eggs, very spicy sausage, peppers, cheese etc. My only complaint would be the potatoes. They were definitely not needed. Our server was Dawn, who I also think was the manager. She was very friendly and attentive.

We came, we saw, we ate…
I decided to check this place out after the great reviews. This is a diner that is busy. We went on a Sunday. We had a short wait and took a seat at the counter. We were quickly served coffee and given our menus.
I ordered the Breakfast Sandwich — Pittsburgh Style (when in Rome)… It was huge and it was very good.
The place looks to serve quality food. My meal was great.
Service — Great — these guys were busy. Coffee refills came when I needed them, the food was served hot. What more can one ask?
Food — Very good –Thick toasted bread, bacon, potatoes, egg, cheese — served with a side of mayo. Cost — Reasonable — 2 breakfasts for $ 17 ($ 8.50) per… Not bad considering you will not need to eat for the next 3 days.
Atmosphere — Very good — we talked to all the folks around us — it was a fun place.
I will be back!

Note #1: Breakfast is served all day.
Note #2: Bob’s is located in a strip mall in an area that is also referred to as McKees Rocks with a different zip code of 15 136 according to my receipt and the takeaway menu I pocketed. As you drive by the strip mall, look for the words «DINER» to jump out at you.
Note #3: Aside from Thanksgiving and Christmas Day, they are open every single day for breakfast and lunch.
Note #4: A chain is obviously in the works as Bob’s boasts diners in Imperial, Carnegie (coming soon!), and according to the fine print at the bottom of the menu, Bob is looking for licensees for more locations. Start up your own! You could operate your own Bob’s!
Owner Bob Marshall, the friendly middle-​aged, Alan Kalter-​lookalike who will greet you as you enter his establishment, is apparently looking to challenge Pamela’s and The Dor-​Stop if his menu is evidential of anything. Sandwiches, salads, burgers, and breakfast are what’s on deck for those who come here, but if Bob’s wants to be a contender, he’s gonna need to work on some things.
Take for example his Eggs Benedict, called «Bob’s Eggs Benny» on the menu. The ham was fine, the eggs were poached superbly as Jacques Pepin would, the English Muffin was light, fluffy, fresh and was probably the best I’ve had in some time, but hollandaise sauce is what draws patrons to Eggs Benedict, and here lies my only gripe.
I rarely ever order Eggs Benedict at restaurants, my mother having spoiled me with her transcendent hollandaise sauce, which according to her is a cinch to make; butter, prepared mayonnaise, a splash of lemon juice, egg yolks, salt, pepper, and half-​and-​half, being the ingredients (you figure out the proportions and technique, detectives). Well, upon tasting Bob’s hollandaise, I got that «pre-​fab» feeling, the Post-Gazette’s Munch confirming my suspicions by saying in his own review from late November of 2009 that «It’s a great menu if only because one can order the Eggs Benedict. Yes, you read that correctly, Eggs Benedict in a diner at a strip mall. Bob admitted to have not made the Hollandaise sauce from scratch, but still, how cool?»
Hurm.
Either paprika or cheyenne topped it off, just like Mom does, depending on which she has or what mood she’s in.
Not that it wasn’t a pretty good Eggs Benedict. I liked everything about it but the sauce, which really just needed more flavor.
The home fries that came with the Eggs Benedict were flying aces. The potatoes were generously cut, cooked ideally, and were not overly greasy.
Kay and I each ordered a side of corned beef since I wanted to try Bob’s. Kay thinks it came from a can and just had onions and peppers added to it. I’m not exactly sure myself and never got around to asking, but I can’t say that it was terrible.
Bob’s has an array of specialty pancakes and French Toasts. I almost ordered one Cookies ‘N Cream pancake, but second-​guessed myself and went with the Crispy Stuffed Strawberry French Toast. Was it bad? Not really, but I was left wishing I went with my original choice. The bread was tough, the secret strawberry cream-​cheese (?) filling was a little too tart and the Rice Krispy-​laced batter seemed scant. Adding syrup helped, but in the case of specialty French Toasts and pancakes, I don’t feel I should need to drizzle syrup on them. Do you put syrup on a piece of pie or cake?
Kay appeared to have ordered better than me. Her pancake was a heavy, doughy, obscenely flavorful, plate-​blanketing medallion that was vastly different but just as choice as any of Pamela’s or Dor-Stop’s flapjacks. She let me try one of her sausage links, and I found that Bob’s serves the best breakfast sausage as well as the best English Muffins that I’ve ever eaten. Each link looked as appetizing as a $ 3 stogie, that rough, burnt skin almost putting me off, but the hide turned out to be nicely flaky, concealing meat that was too gloriously fatty, moist, and succulent to comprehend.
Kay’s slab bacon was weighty, lean, and a bit chewy like beef jerky. The McKenzie Brothers might approve of it even if it isn’t back bacon.
Our breakfast at Bob’s had some minor missteps, enough to keep it from being a full-​on 5 stars but not enough to knock it down to 3, which is what I might have given it had I not helped Kay finish her meal. Hopefully Bob’s Diner can correct these bugs.
Oh, Bob? My mom makes good French Toast too. She can help. Drop me a line. I’ll put you in touch with her so you can get her recipes and work something out.
P. S. A band made up of retirees performed just outside the restaurant. Whether or not this happens regularly I couldn’t tell you, but I got a kick out of it. They were swingin’, daddy-​o!