The Dor-Stop Restaurant

My husband and I went on a road trip just to visit this play and it was definitely worth it ! Our server Renee was absolutely wonderful! She was so bubbly and upbeat , buzzing around making sure everyone was taken care of even though they were super busy ! I got the famous Italian Jumbot .. chefs kiss, and filling my husband got the Philly cheesesteak omelet and it was just as delicious, the steak was so yummy and very flavorful ! Definitely worth the drive! A must visit if you are in Pittsburgh!

Small place, quick, friendly service. Food was great. I had the Irish Benedict. Tasty Coffee. I visited at 1100 am on a Sunday, was seated immediately. Looks like it could get crowded quickly. It appeared on Guy Fieri’s show. Did not disappoint.

One of the best breakfast places we've tried in Pgh. Delicious stuff, big portions, friendly service. Just a bit crowded when we went on a Saturday.

One of my favorite brunch places to eat whenever I visit Pittsburgh. Their hotcakes are my personal favorite! perfectly fluffy, flavorful, and always hit the spot. The atmosphere is cozy and welcoming, making it the perfect place to relax and enjoy a slow brunch. The service is always warm and friendly. It’s definitely a must-visit spot every time I’m in town!

Such a nice spot to stop in for a meal. The food was great and the service was fantastic. The waitress who served us was so pleasant and engaging.

First time visit here. My friend and I had high expectations but left underwhelmed unfortunately. We ordered: Alaskan eggs Benedict Irish eggs Benedict Side of potato pancakes Side of grits The Benedict dishes were disappointing. The eggs were on white toast instead of English muffins and instead of hollandaise sauce, they were covered in what appeared to be a cheese sauce. The guys were fine and the potato pancakes were the highlight. Service was great. Portions were pretty big. The decor and atmosphere were largely run of the mill. I probably won't be back, but I did see some orders of waffles and pancakes that looked good.

We’ve been going to this little spot for over 10 years. One of our favorite places to take out of town guests. This time was embarrassing as we hyped up everything about this spot and couldn’t be more disappointed in everything about our experience. I know all Good tings must come to an end but I’m sure hoping this was a fluke situation. However, zero wait n Sunday morning tells me it could be a sign of the times!! Food was dry. Server was not able to properly handle the work load. Had to repeatedly ask for items ordered. Drinks to be included. Ughhh. We definitely were embarrassed to bring our friends to this spot.

Amazing food and awesome service, total bill for two people in 2025 was 27$ (what!)

5/3/25 Ate List: Western Omlette - 8.7 German Potato Pancakes - 8.4 If you want the "homey" neighborhood diner experience, look no further. Every time I stop in, it's a reminder of what every town needs more of (always). Every dish I've gotten here has been incredible. Western Omlette, cooked perfectly, great portion size. Tried Grits for the very first time, tasty, have nothing to compare them to but they were solid. And the German Potato Pancakes were amazing. Did not need/want the sour cream or apple sauce here but if those strike your fancy, could see those enhancing your experience. Dor-Stop is a top 5 breakfast in town for me.

Went in before 10 am rush. Sat immediately the small town diner feel is spot on. Coffee was diner quality, food was solid and the service attentive. Notable is the Raspberry FT definitely worth a try as we will be back.

A friend and I decided to stop by after a morning run. We thought they would be super busy for a Saturday morning at 11 am but it wasn't too bad. I ordered the Raspberry French Toast with sausage and it was absolutely delicious. It was sweet but not too sweet and had a nice crunch to it. My friend got an omelette with toast and fruit. She liked her omelette a lot. The inside is like a typical diner but very homey. Our server was friendly and the food came out in a reasonable time. This is my second time visiting so I will for sure be back again.

Tried this place for the first time and was pleasantly surprised. Gives a diner vibe and is quite quaint. We were greeted and seated right away. Our waitress was friendly and full of energy. She took good care of us while we were there. I ordered the potato pancake breakfast with dippy eggs and toast. The portions were huge! Everything was delicious. I highly recommend giving this place a try.

The Dor-Stop as seen on diners drive INS and dives... pretty hard to miss that. Dor stop dor stop dor stop ugh I want to give you a higher review, think of this as a high end 3 star almost 4. you just don't do enough at the price point to teeter you over. This fits the classification of the new wave of diners, aka overpriced, the beauty of a diner is middle range food at a dirt cheap price. this is middle range food at a high price per quality. But to that point stick to the basics, get a pancake it will not go wrong it hits the spot it does what it needs to do, keep it simple. I think I got that my first trip the second trip I got a breakfast sandwich which honestly I could have made in my kitchen and it would have been close to the same ability. or one up if me lady made it in our kitchen it would be gourmet in comparison. So the lesson learned from dor stop is order pancakes, or eggs, or basic breakfast but if you explore on their menu you may be disappointed. Me lady's eggs Benedict was just kinda like meh everything got real soggy idk stick to what they do best and away from the creativity. we will definitely return for pancakes

Stopped at the Door-Stop for an early lunch. It's been a long time since my last visit. I was quickly greeted and seated. I was torn between traditional lunch foods or breakfast. In the end, I went for breakfast food. I ordered the egg combo which has a short stack of pancakes, two eggs any way you want them and then a choice of breakfast meat. I selected the sausage patties as my meat, my eggs were over easy. Then at the suggestion of the server, I had the pancakes upgraded to the apple cinnamon. The food came out very quickly and I was quite happy. Let me start by saying these apple cinnamon pancakes were probably the best pancakes I've ever had! They had some powder sugar on them and you didn't even need syrup. I did use a little syrup on the very edges of the pancakes but didn't really need it. The pancakes were so good that I was texting people while eating saying you need to come here and try these. The eggs were cooked perfectly and sausage was decent. The server was great, very friendly and very attentive. I enjoyed my meal so much I was raving about it when I went back to work. This review was overdue to write and as I'm typing it, it's making me want to head back to Dormont soon to have these again. The spot is convenient located on Potomac with ample street parking. The interior is small and can be very busy on the weekends, so expect a wait then, but it's worth it.

Such a cute place and good music and service If you're on the hunt for a breakfast spot with heaps of charm, look no further than this gem on the corner! Inside, you're greeted by a trendy vibe with a cool grass wall, vibrant graffiti art, and neon lights that set the perfect mood. The spicy chicken omelette didn't quite deliver the heat I expected, but a dash of hot sauce did the trick! The blueberry pancakes were delightfully fluffy and packed with just the right amount of berries. And let me tell you, the potato pancakes were a revelation--sweet and savory in perfect harmony. While the coffee was pretty standard, it didn't dampen my enthusiasm for this place. It feels like a beloved local haunt where you could easily imagine rolling out of bed on a weekend morning for a delicious breakfast. Just a heads up: they don't serve lunch on weekends, so plan your visit accordingly!

The pancake is a must!!! I got the breakfast burrito it was good. I wanted something savory. But I wish I got a side of potatoes instead of the salad. There was a bit of a wait but it was worth it.

This is such a high-quality breakfast and lunch spot, on Potomac Ave. across from Moonlit Burgers. I'd say it's under the radar because it feels a bit tucked away here in Dormont and doesn't get the social media love of some other places, but there is also the fact that Guy Fieri put this place on the map years back with his visit for Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. The restaurant leans into that with Guy's picture in spots on the menu and a big mural of him on the wall. But what you really want to know is, how is the food? It's very solid diner food with some indulgent touches like specialty hot cakes and French toast that will make you feel like you're having something extra special. Service is efficient, friendly and fast. The inside is smallish and there are a few outdoor tables, but this is a very no-frills kind of place and it is fairly priced. I would recommend going for something they have marked as a Dor-Stop favorite as you just can't go wrong -- think the decadent raspberry French toast or one of their many varieties of Eggs Benedict. You can add some of the specialty hotcakes on to another breakfast like the egg combo if you just can't choose, and I appreciate that they offer a protein option like veggie chorizo!

Great stop for breakfast if you're in the area! Quick service in the small packed dining area. Food was great, everything was hot and tasty. Only downside was the iced coffee was in a bottle and not fresh brewed.

Restaurant deco is very cool with a huge Guy Fieri mural on the wall. Service was great. Got the "what Guy had" which was delicious. Also had the steak and eggs which he did not enjoy, meat was overcooked and dry.

Popped in here for breakfast on a Sunday morning. The place was pretty busy but fortunately we were seated right away. It seemed like there were quite a few regulars in here based on the way the various servers were interacting with some customers. This looks like a typical diner, so don't expect anything fancy inside and tables that are fairly close to one another. I had the BS French toast, which comes with bananas and strawberries (hence the 'BS' in the name) and crispy bacon on the side. Food was good along with service throughout our meal. About the only complaint I had was that the coffee seemed a bit weak. No private parking lot so plan on searching for street parking.

The food certainly lives up to the hype. It's pretty busy on weekends, but our wait was only 20 minutes. The potato pancakes we so flavorful and not greasy at all! The only downside is the size of the place. There are so many tables crammed in such a small place that we were getting bumped into constantly while eating.

Final visit to the popular breakfast restaurant before leaving Pittsburgh with my friend. I love their creative Irish benedict as a beef person, and their home fries are the best I have ever had, which are crunchy outside and soft inside. I also ordered my favorite chocolate banana pancakes and tried their apple Walnut pancake, to which I will definitely miss a lot after leaving here.

Had some friends in town for the weekend and decided we needed a big ole breakfast to get us through our weekend of debauchery -- and boy did Dor-Stop deliver! The casual, funky, diner-y vibe was perfect for a Saturday morning. We checked in advance online -- where you can join the waitlist (brilliant), but it said there was no wait! We did, however, grab one of the last tables. This place is popular. Our server was adorable - so helpful and fun. I got the Southwest Sunrise omelet - and loved the ham (not too much), cooked peppers, gooey Monterey Jack cheese, spinach, all topped with sliced avocado. It was a WAY lotta food - and so good. We puzzled over - Lyonnaise vs O'Brien vs home fries. Bottom line - O'Brien was squared potatoes w/ sautéed onions & green peppers; lyonnaise were o'briens w/o peppers; and home fries were sautéed potatoes. Live and learn. Hubs had the egg combo - cuz he looooves him some pancakes. He got the "premium" option which basically meant adding fruit - he got blueberries --- but he wasn't really a fan of the pancakes, saying they were just too heavy. The eggs & bacon were yums. Friend absolutely housed his "ham from the bone Benedict" and a side of rope sausage, which was super flavorful Italian link sausage. Yum! We loved it (pancakes aside) and can't wait to return.

Disclaimer- the workers and food are still amazing.... But ...Bring back the old ambience!! Dorstop is meant to be an old fashioned classic Pittsburgh diner- not this hipster bullshit that they are now decorating with. Also leaning in too heavy with the Guy Fieri references- he visited almost two decades ago. Let it go. Also they changed the bacon and lyonnaise potatoes. Very disappointed with the change in ownership. Workers though are still awesome - love them

Great local diner with delicious breakfast! The line is always out to door for this restaurant, especially on weekends, so when I had an opportunity to go during the week, I was excited. We had to wait 10mins for a table for 2, which wasn't too bad of a wait and worth it. Our waitress was very happy and sweet, even with a very busy morning. She brought over drinks immediately and gave us a heads up about how long food would take. The menu is full of all the classic breakfast options, some with a twist. I was excited and intrigued by the Raspberry French Toast, so I ordered it. The dish comes with 2 slices of bread, cut into 4 triangles, breaded in what seemed like cornflakes. I've never had French Toast like this before. It was an interesting texture and gave a bit more flavor to each bite and made it not get soggy with toppings. Drizzled on top was raspberry compote and syrup, adding a tart and sweet flavor. Even the bacon was wonderfully crisp. Prices were reasonable too for how much food and the quality you receive. Looking forward to coming back soon.

We stopped here for our last breakfast in Pittsburgh. My youngest attended, and recently graduated, from Point Park. This was THEE best breakfast I've had. Service was fast and waitress was attentive. It was busy and a holiday, and smiles were everywhere. My only negative as we won't be back in the area any time soon! if you're thinking about it ..GO!

Stopped in for a quick bite on a Tuesday. Sat at the counter with my back to the drafty door opening and closing.Service was prompt, waitress good but food was less than good. Eggs were watery, potatoes hard and cold, toast cold, and the price was normal. From what I gather someone recently bought this business from the original owner. only problem is they need someone who can cook. would not go back.

Good food, great friendly service. Consistently great time and again. Reasonable prices.

was there 2 weeks ago. waitress was more worried about her boyfriend who was there eating than taking care of us. never refilled our coffee, had to ask for our check. I just moved to the area and heard such good things but will not be returning the food wasn't good enough to be treated like that.

20+ year customer, Jumbot portions are way down, like half, cakes taste slightly different. My advice is to stick to the authentic recipes of the previous ownership.

Such a cute atmosphere, feels like a homey diner. The breakfast was awesome and they even have a few vegetarian options! Our waitress was wonderful and the price was reasonable. I also find the serving sizes to be pretty big!

We stopped here on a whim and I'm so glad we did! I had the "Guy's Version" Jumbot and the raspberry French toast, and both were great! I forget what my daughter had but whatever it was, she liked it. The potato pancakes were nothing to write home about but everything else was super, including the service.

Cute and cozy place but food was just okay. Pancakes were very heavy and dense. Philly steak omelet was good. Staff was very nice!

Finally made it to Dor Stop! A beautiful day to wait outside after checking in with host! Dining solo? You can sit at the counter! Was with my mate, and even enjoyed a nice coffee while awaiting the text for a table. Lovely clean place really nice people. Food very good. We both get scrambled eggs which believe it or not were exceptionally yummy. Plus French toast (another wow) and they gotbanana chocolate chip pancakes with turkey sausage well done- highly suggest ordering well done bacon as I did not and it was quite flexible. Can't wait to try the oatmeal pancakes, potatoes, and all the rest of the menu!!

Another local fave that I'm not sure why I've never reviewed. Can we talk about the raspberry French toast?!? You've not lived until you've eaten it. Raspberry compote and French toast cooked to perfection is reminiscent of some of the best diners in the country. Even the scrambled eggs are incredible!

Possibly my favorite restaurant in the city. Every dish I have had is good here. Staff is always very nice. Pancakes could be second to none. This is just delicious food at a cozy diner vibe.

It was good food but nothing really to rave about. Maybe we came on an off day or something but it was just basic breakfast food for us and we couldn't understand the hype. Super crowded but that's to be expected for here. Our server was super nice though!

Not like it used to be... Dor Stop used to be such a great weekend brunch but since the new ownership, we noticed a few things decline. The coffee is much weaker than it used to be and both Guy's dish and the breakfast burrito were different. Wait times seem to be a little higher than normal - we waited 40 minutes for a table of 2. Servers are great per usual though!

Really solid diner food, with the most credible endorsement from Mayor of Flavortown Guy Fieri himself. Really cute location one street over from 19, and they recently got some tables outside, which is perfect for Covid. There's lots of street parking around, so that was not an issue, even on a Sunday morning. We ordered a whole array of food, from omelettes, to benedicts, to hot cakes, to French toast. Either we were all really hungry, or the food was really tasty (or both!) because all of us ate all our food. I ordered the Irish Benedict and it came with house fries. The Benedict was non-traditional in the sense that it didn't come on English muffins (not sure what type of bread it was, but it was like a longer and crunchier English muffin), and that it had over easy eggs instead of poached ones. Still tasty! And I really liked the home fries, they were soft with one really crispy crunchy side. Again, they recently got some permanent outdoor seating. The staff is wearing masks and there is hand sanitizer provided. We felt safe dining here during Covid. Overall really good experience!

On a scale of documentaries to romances, The Dor-Stop Restaurant is a small-town, cozy romance novel. Weekends mean wait times of 20-30 minutes or more so make sure you plan to wait. With limited indoor wait space, you may be outside so dress accordingly. Booths are snug, and tables with chairs are equally cozy. The diner vibes include friendly service, lots of coffee refills, and tasty food. South of the Border omelet is a delicious choice as is the raspberry french toast. Sundays include free parking, but you can park on a side road for free if you can find a spot. Be careful of "permitted" street parking as well.

Looking for a good greasy spoon? This diner is hidden in the streets of Dormont, but don't let that fool you. This place is fantastic! We both ordered the Jumbot, both dishes were prepared perfectly. We also shared an order of the Banana chocolate chip pancakes.. delicious! The inside is nothing fancy, very much a "diner" vibe- but still very clean & has lots of natural light, which I liked. The waitress was wonderful & very attentive. The food was brought out quickly. We will definitely be back!

Great breakfast place. Best in Dormont. Small and always busy but if you can snag a spot you won't leave hungry. I highly recommend it. Very charming and gives small neighborhood vibes.

Not often do I look for breakfast and not often do I give more than a two or three star review for breakfast as most of the time the breakfast places are just about average for me not really exceeded my expectations but here was not the case as this couldn't have been more right! Coming here I was stoked they open up early as I got here by 7:00am as if I want breakfast I generally want it early as that's usually when I have something to do later that day. During current strange times they are doing a kinda online reservation type thing so I checked that first and seeing there was no one here I came in and was seated instantly by a smiling face behind a mask who would also be my server and she would provide excellent service the entire time! With a quick glance or two at the menu it was all about the raspberry French toast as it just sounded yummy as well as kinda unique and let me say it was in many ways totally delicious as the French toast it self tasted almost like a funnel cake that had raspberry cream cheese in between the slices with a delicious raspberry drizzle over the top to make it just right! My French toast was awesome and it came with a side so I went with the sausage which too was yummy and cooked just the way it should be crispy on the outside and just perfect in the middle! To be honest I couldn't have asked for a better breakfast on this given day and this hit it all the way! Overall this was a super yummy spot with great service and some totally tasty French toast it's with this that I hope to get back here again at sometime in the future for what was totally a good morning sugar kick!

Great food with some unique choices like latkes and raspberry french toast. Reasonably priced and offers a little bit for everyone

I realize that the Dor-stop is a staple and also featured on DDD. With all that said, I can see why they have survived forever. We arrived at 1045 on a Sunday morning and had about a 30-45 min wait. Once seated, the waitress was friendly and extremely busy. I ordered "guys version" and also a stack of regular pancakes to share with a friend. I really enjoyed the Guys version, but found the pancakes to be quite dry. Maybe it was just an off batch, but nothing made me say "I have to return here". It was food, but not super memorable. I would say to come here for consistent, affordable breakfast, but be prepared to wait.

First time at the restaurant. Heard many good things about the restaurant. It was spot on. The food was terrific and the portions were large. Very reasonably priced. Our waiter was very attentive and provided great service. I would definitely go back there. It is a bit small on the inside and I'm sure on weekends there is a long line. The food does come out pretty quickly

Fast sitting. Friendly waitress. Food was good and didn't take long to receive. Definitely a great triple D joint. We couldn't wait to eat so the photos are of half eaten food . Chicken was juicy and not dry at all.

Great corner diner. The reviews don't do it justice as this place rocks. Great food and service in a comfortable diner atmosphere.

When we were planning this trip to Pittsburgh the Dor Stop was one of my 'musts' for breakfast. Wifey and I were here on a Saturday and I was a little surprised we didn't have to wait (certainly wasn't disappointed). I had a huge breakfast the day before so I thought what I ordered would be a bit more normal, but their portions are pretty good sized. I ordered the Walnut French Toast and two fried eggs. Wifey had the Eggs Benedict with poached eggs and we both had coffee. Wifey LOVED her meal as she hadn't had really good eggs Benedict this good in years. My eggs were, well they were eggs...but the walnut French toast was fantastic - tasty, cooked perfectly and filling. Didn't leave a crumb. This old-school Diner is an excellent stop if you're going to visit Pittsburgh. Excellent food, great and friendly service, and the place was pretty damn clean. https://www.thedorstoprestaurant.com https://www.foodnetwork.com/shows/diners-drive-ins-and-dives/videos/whats-for-breakfast

Everyone raves about Dor-Stop, so of course I have been meaning to get here for some time. I'm your typical Pittsburgher and it takes me time to cross that bridge and go through that tunnel. But slowly I am making my way to other neighborhoods in the city, more so now than ever before. I knew what I was walking into when coming here. Diner style food, and of course that always sounds amazing to me. We got here at the end of their day, so the place wasn't busy at all. Walked right in and found ourselves a seat. Menus in hand seconds later and I already spotted what I wanted. Hot meatloaf sandwich, my old go to when I come to this type of place. While waiting for our food it gives you a chance to looking. Even though it looks corny, I loved the tables with the advertisements for other nearby local businesses. The place was clean and very welcoming. Staff were on top of their game and never missed a beat. Then the food finally arrived. I loved the meatloaf. Full of flavor and definitely hit the spot for me. The fries covered with gravy were definitely delicious. Kind of made me want a second helping after I finished. I refrained, but I should have gotten one to go.

Seeing as we just moved to Pittsburgh from Flavortown (Columbus) we had to check this place out after learning Guy Fieri ate here. It was very busy so it was definitely helpful we added our name to the waitlist on the website before arriving. Our server was super kind, friendly, and speedy. I ordered the veggie Benedict: onions, green peppers, tomatoes, mushrooms, and spinach with two over medium eggs on Italian toast covered with hollandaise sauce. I'm not a home fries lover so I got french fries instead with a side of crispy bacon. Everything was great! The veggie medley on the toast was better than my expectations. Good hollandaise sauce. The french toast was also enjoyed!

Atmosphere - restaurant was packed with college age to late 20s. I was expecting a different crowd. Service- down to earth, friendly and helpful. Food- I'm not gonna lie .... these might be the best pancakes I have had out. They are homemade you can just tell it's not from a box. They made me think of my grandmas pancakes, the flavor was great. The pancake was so fluffy and not heavy. I had the banana walnut pancakes. Boyfriend had the meat lovers omelet he loved it and was full after so he was happy lol We also spilt the potato pancakes just confront home cooked food. I will say the tables are very close together because it's a small place but we sat at the "bar" and there was much more space. Also it was kind of pricey for breakfast but I would go back.

Came here when I was a young lad and really liked the food. But I went back about a year ago and something was different. The Food was still good but different. That's why this is only a 4 star for me.

Been calling here every weekend for three weeks trying to place a takeout order, have called when they opened, have called later in the day closer to when they close, haven't had someone answer the phone even once. I understand being busy or short staffed, but three weeks in a row? I think I even left a voicemail, who does that? I literally just want to give them money, is it that hard?

Always busy, food is excellent breakfast food. Just wish their system of doing things was a little more modern & better. I feel like it would take a lot of stress & time off all the servers hands so they could flip tables a little quicker. Nice location love the big windows & seating areas, a real treat to have breakfast here. Their hours SUCK unfortunately and their business is probably suffering being understaffed n all. Non the less a great place to have breakfast/brunch if you can get in when they're open.

Went to breakfast today. My wife and I have been to the Dor-Stop many times in the past and have been very satisfied. Today, not so good. We both ordered the Egg Benedict, and it was our fault that we didn't read the menu very well, but the eggs were not poached but fried. It did say that in the menu, so shame on us. In the past the eggs were poached. The cooks were not wearing any type of apron over their street clothes. The last and most crazy thing we saw was that the one cook was vaping behind the line while he was cooking. What a shame, because that was a go-to place to take out of towners for breakfast. The new ownership needs to take control of his employees. On a nice note, the hostess/waitress was extremely wonderful and polite. It will be a while before we return. 5 Star for the waitress, but 1 for the business / food,

Usually very busy, but for good reason! Their pancakes are like actual cake. Amazing. And the diner itself has a very cute and comfortable feeling. Besides the stress of the amount of people, it's a very nice experience and the servers are great.