Bob’s Diner

Ordered Corned Beef Hash with eggs, potatoes and toast. Good food, good value. Nice family style restaurant.

Home for the holidays good tour at bobs diner. My grandpa wanted to take me to breakfast and he says is is his favorite restaurant to come to. We were immediately seated with menus and asked for drinks. The server was very attentive. I ordered the Mancini raisin French toast and eggs. They were two thick slices with their secret batter. They tasted great and fluffy. Anything with Mancini bread is going to be good. They had a nice breakfast menu and the prices are great. I can see why my grandfather loves this place. If you think parking is minimal you can always park around the back. They did mess up my moms omelette but they fixed it immediately and made a new one in a timely manner. Since they fixed it so quickly and apologized my mom didn’t think twice about it. The one thing I miss about Pittsburgh is the great service and family restaurants.

Food is good and supper clean. A little wore in places but not grimy.
The service was a prompt and friendly. Slightly rushed but okay.

I resisted going to Bob’s for awhile, despite its convenient location, because I really hate Tom’s and I was sure Bob’s would be just as bad.
I was so wrong! I always get breakfast, no matter what time of day I go there, so my review is limited to that.
I totally love Bob’s. It’s my new go-​to joint. The waitresses are charming and good at their jobs, the place has a nice mellow vibe even when it’s busy, and the breakfasts are fantastic. Totally good diner food. I get omelettes a lot, and the breakfast sandwich, and eggs Benedict. All fab.
Totally recommend it if you’re looking for a funky diner with satisfying breakfast options.

Service was good, lovely lady waited on us and was very pleasant.
The food on the other hand, was garbage. The chicken was so gross I didn’t eat it. I just ate the average french fries.
It’s a little run down on the inside.

Sunday morning made a trip here. The place has been open a few months. They never painted or cleaned it. Moved right in over dirty walls and carpets. Our breakfast was OK. The Italian toast was fine, eggs were cold, and bacon was not fresh. It was chewy and not made to order. We got there at 8:15, how long was that bacon sitting there? There were 4 other tables, so there was no need to mass produce bacon. Disappointed.

Had corned beef hash and stuffed strawberry french toast. So good! On top of that we loved our waitress. Highly recommend this diner. Would like to come back soon for daily lunch or dinner specials.

Bob’s has been such a gem in our neighborhood. We have had nothing but amazing food and great service. We’ve had their breakfast and dinner, from a breakfast burrito to the Tuesday turkey dinner, and I am always very happy when I leave. The best thing though is their burgers. Well seasoned, perfectly cooked, and juicy, this is now our go to for a great burger. We live up the street and have seen restaurant after restaurant come in and leave soon after. We are crossing our fingers that Bob’s makes it because they are awesome.

I didn’t have great expectations for Bob’s, given that Pamela’s is nearby and we’ve had good experiences at CC’s and the Dor-​Stop. How could this new offering really compete? In short, I was pleasantly surprised and Bob’s is now my go-​to diner!
The food is delicious and servings usually more than I expected. I always get breakfast, and was happy with the amount of potatoes, the way my eggs are cooked (over medium — not everyone gets it right!), and the 4, count ‘em, 4 pieces of bacon.
What really sets Bob’s apart is that the coffee tastes great! IMHO, they have the best diner coffee around.
Also nice — they accept all major credit cards — much more convenient than a few other local diners that are cash only.
One caution though — the parking at the Grove Road location is scarce — the parking lot gets 100% full even when the diner itself is less than half full.

Food is ok I had the mixed grill breakfast. My food had little flavor and was a little over cooked. The coffee is gross. I don’t think I would ever go out of my way to eat here.

My wife and I have been by for dinner twice. The food is delicious. The service was a tad slow, but that’s what you get for meals being cooked to order. The prices are midrange for dinner, and the servings are huge, all except for the Wednesday night lasagna, which was oddly lonely on the plate.
Parking is a bit of a pain. They have more tables than parking spots, so you’re pretty much guaranteed to be out of luck if there’s any wait time.

Two words-​Never Again. We’ll start at the beginning. When we walked in it seemed a little warm. In fact it seemed warmer inside the building than it did outside and outside it was 85degrees. As we sat down we saw different types of fans were set up trying to cool the restaurant down. The air conditioner was broken. *sigh*. And we couldn’t feel the air from the fans because two young boys were standing in front of them being incredibly loud and obnoxious.
We placed our order-​Biscuits and Gravy for me and a Meatloaf sandwich for my hubby.
It seemed the longer we sat there the hotter it got. I used the Daily Special placard to fan myself. It was so hot that my ice in my glass melted within 5 minutes. It took FORTY MINUTES to get our meal.
My husband’s meal was two pieces of thin white sandwich bread with two thin slices of meatloaf between them. It was 90% filler and 10% meat. There was a small scoop of mashed potatoes next to it and a dark brown sauce poured all over it. I tried a bite and could barely swallow it. YUCK!
I are a couple of bites of potatoes that were on my plate. They weren’t the home fries I was expecting. I then took a bite of the biscuits and gravy. It was beyond disgusting. The «sausage» tasted like Spam and it was pink. I wouldn’t eat another bite because I didn’t want to get sick from undercooked «sausage. I was so sickened that I didn’t eat another bite and left a plate full of food untouched. My husband choked his meatloaf down. He has a stronger stomach than I do.
If you see a Bib’s diner just keep driving. There are better places to eat. Instead of having a vast menu of nasty food they should taper down the number of dishes offered and try to work on making the food taste edible.

Stopped in for breakfast with my bride. I had the Greek quiche «quiche of the day»
She had the pancakes
The quiche was fresh and huge, served with fresh fruit and home fries
The pancakes were as big as the plate and fluffy and delicious
They also cater!

After having our memorial day plans deterred due to a car sick child, we were looking for a nearby restaurant to grab brunch. After calling 5 local brunch spots, I was highly disappointed that they were all closed or closing within the hour. Luckily, I remembered that a new diner had opened on Grove road. When I called Bob’s, I was thrilled to find out that they were open until 2.
Upon arrival, we were greeted warmly. The hostess, noticing that I was preggo (what she didn’t know was that I was actually OVERDUE) sat us in the cooler part of the restaurant. Apparently the other side was rather warm. She then proceeded to bring crayons and paper for our 2 year old. Off to a great start!
The menu is quite extensive. Everything you could want for brunch or lunch was represented on the menu, including several options for the sweet tooth. Our server arrived promptly and we were able to quickly place our order. She brought our drinks and we then waited for 20 minutes (for brunch food?). It was a bit excessive but, the restaurant was full. (Probably because it was the only place open!) When my fancy, fruity waffle arrived, I was very impressed. The waffle was the perfect combo of sweet and crispy. Topped with cut strawberries and a mound of whipped cream, it was a feast for the eyes. The kids pancake meal was also very impressive. A huge, full size pancake with mickey mouse ears, a strawberry/​banana face and a slice of bacon. The overall experience was better than expected. The only downfall for me was that the inside looks like it is in need of some remodeling/​updates.

Went for breakfast. The food is actually pretty good but we waited over 45 mins for it and the service was very poor. Our waitress would ask us if we needed anything but never return with what we asked and seemed to not even recall the interaction. Overall it is just ok but not special enough to justify the poor service.

I’ve been to a couple of Bob’s establishments over the past few years, and this newest Castle Shannon location was where my soaraway brunch experience to date was had, this newest station in the ginger-​haired man’s mini-​empire demonstrating not a single kink in terms of service or food.
Formerly Hanni’s and Opa, this Bob’s features the requisite bright white décor punctuated by the franchise’s soon-​to-​be-​iconic «solar» logo, the interiors portending simple canteen fare that aims to make patrons smile and fuel them up for the day ahead.
Quiche. Growing up, it always conjured visions of milquetoast men in tennis attire. «Real men» didn’t eat it for breakfast as the maxim went, and so I didn’t. That was until my sister made some for me once, and I came to the realization that I was essentially eating frittata or scrambled eggs re-​imagined as a superior dish.
For some reason, I eschewed ordering quiche at the other Bob’s strongholds, but on this morning, when I heard our excellent server rattle off the varieties of it on the bill of fare (Bob’s usually offers several different kinds daily), I stopped her when she uttered the words «Bacon Cheddar Asparagus.»
Bacon. Cheddar. Asparagus.
And it was nothing short of…

The exteriors were browned like a quaint country omelet, but inside the wedge of egg, nothing but unadultered, buttery yellow velvet could be found, aside from the luxurious Bacon. Cheddar. Asparagus of course. The bacon naturally punctuated everything with its inherent saltiness, richness and crisp texture, but the green shoots were toothsome as well, and the cheese merely brought zing and amplified the creaminess. Dense yet flaky, the pie crust was a prime component also.“Real men” that still resemble a 70’s Burt Reynolds may pass on it, but they’re only missing out on some real good eatin’ if ya ask me. I guess I should have started brunching with Alan Alda as an impressionable lad.
There was more to come. The opening sunrise salvo consisted of a briny and immensely flavorful and meaty corned beef hash that was riddled with a freshly chopped and vibrant tandem of caramelized onions and green bell peppers.
Flanking the quiche was a refreshingly chilly fruit medley made up of sliced banana, strawberry, honeydew melon, and cantaloupe as well as a serving of home fried cubed redskin spuds so tender, oily, and cunningly seasoned, I had half a mind to take them home and turn them into some of the best potato salad ever crafted in my kitchen (I don’t boil ‘em well enough half the time). Not everyone does home fries well. Bob’s does them exceedingly well.
I get the feeling that this was one diner that Bob merely threw against a wall. I’m wagering that it’ll stick. A ten-​minute wait for a table and a line of hungry customers snaking around the bend tells no lies.

This is a very good diner spot for breakfast. No frills. Décor is old and used despite being a new location. Food is good diner food. It was spectacular but you get what you pay for. Would definitely go again and gladly pay diner prices to eat here.

Disappointed. We live nearby and were hoping for a place we could make a regular spot. Went for lunch on opening day hopeful, but left disappointed. I had a cheeseburger and onion rings. The cheeseburger was cooked well, but was too greasy and the bun falling apart, the onion rings were pretty good. My lunch companion had French toast, thick Mancinis bread and it was ok but the bread was so thick it was just warm doughy in the center, and the side of homegrown potatoes had hair (s) on them.
The waitress was apologetic and took them off the bill. As for the atmosphere, it did not look like much had changed from the previous place, the carpet was dirty, the booths were big enough but the vinyl covering was peeling or missing from some seats. Needless to say, won’t be going back

I was anxious for this new location to open in Castle Shannon. It was worth the wait, great service and wonderful food.
I love the steak & eggs, it’s my go to meal. My daughter on the fancy waffles with fresh strawberries and thought it was awesome!

It’s opening day at Bob’s in Castle Shannon and everything was great as expected for this local chain. They had been teasing the area with a huge sign by route 88, but it’s finally ready! I suppose this is a four star diner, if that’s a thing. The N family are strong patrons.
This Bob’s is most similar to the location in Carnegie as far as the service and food, but with brand new décor and a few extra parking spaces. The only tiff I had was with the bathroom which was not touched from the take over of the failed Greek joint, but who says you can have it all. The place is actually set up a little odd with scattered booths and the full counter in the back corner. It took a few tries to find the correct entrance as well.
Even though Bob’s is for breakfast, we came for early dinner, which means soup and sandwiches in my book. Luckily, one if the soups today was chicken rice which was more of a paste (in a good way?) and crazy filling. The turkey is thick, bread still from Mancini’s. Add the house made Italian dressing on fresh greens and I am set. I don’t want to act like this is the best food I’ve ever had, but I was definitely satisfied. I do wish they made their own chips, especially considering they’re the standard side.
It’s a great diner. Easy, not greasy, clean, friendly. And of course Bob himself was in for opening day! It’s hard to not want to support him. Especially when you can end your meal with coconut cloud cake from neighbor Signature Desserts. Overall classic and simple, exactly the way it should be.