David's Diner — Restaurant in Springdale Township

If I could give 0 stars I really would. Absolute shame. I have always heard that this place was a great one to eat at. Tried it the first time today. Totally regret it. Ordered for a total of 4 people. Let’s start from the beginning. I walk in, not knowing where to go or anything. Waitress is talking to a customer and turns around to look at me. She just stares at me and proceeds to ask me what do I need in a very rude manner. I let her know who I’m picking up for. She points at the register and tells me to go over there. I comply. The first order was for only one of the four people and it was already paid for over the phone. The waitress asked me if they wanted to leave a tip. I told here I didn’t know. She responds, “Well do you wanna call her and find out?” In a condescending tone. I told her I didn’t have my phone on me because I left it in the car. She said, “Mhm”. the process continues and she asks for the ZIP code for the debit card that was used. I asked to borrow the phone and I called our work to find out the ZIP. The transaction completes and we move to the second order. This one had the other 3 items for the other people. We process the payment and I bring to her attention that we were told that hash browns are not made after 11 which, no biggie. Just wanted to see if maybe we could do a substitute. Even some chips or something. She proceeds to look at me and raise her voice a little that “We stop making eggs and breakfast after 11” I said I was just asking and then she says, “So what do you want to do?” I told her not to worry about it because I didn’t want to cause any trouble. Her attitude from the very beginning was not appreciated, I felt unwelcome, she was very rude, and it is unprofessional to push for tips. I don’t leave bad reviews because I don’t want to leave a bad mark on somewhere because I understand if there are bad days and stuff. It happens. But she was rude from the beginning to the end. So maybe I did something wrong from just by ordering food there or I don’t know. Also, if things aren’t made after a certain time, then the menu needs to be heavily updated on the website. The food was mediocre. VERY greasy and my omelette was basically a soup. There was so much oil in the bottom of...

This one was on my short list for acclaimed Pittsburgh area diners that I hadn't gotten to try. I don't often get a chance to have breakfast out because of my work schedule, and when I do, it's usually Mondays, when David's Diner is closed. So when I got a random Thursday off with my family, I knew a I had to give it a shot- and I wasn't disappointed.

David's Diner is a small place off of Freeport in Springdale, and you get a feel even before you walk in the door that this place has a lot of history and local appeal. The dining room is small, but not unexpected or two tiny to handle a decent sized crowd. While we were there, they turned tables quickly and consistently. The staff was pleasant and attentive and thoughtful.

They are known for their very large pancakes, and the whole family got some iteration of them. These are serious cakes- not only big, but also extremely toothsome and thick. Not in a way that makes them any less tasty, just know even eating one with any breakfast side takes a good bit of hunger.

We also got three different meats among us, and all three tasted fresh and definitely not like the cookie cutter Sysco sides so many places utilize. My side of ham was thick and flavorful, one of the better breakfast hams I've had in the area. And the prices overall were quite fair, especially for the amount of food everyone had on their plate, which included some leftovers for all four of us.

Overall, this Diner lives up to the area hype, combining enjoyable food at nice prices in a pleasant atmosphere accented by a nice and caring staff. Definitely worth a go if you're around the Springdale area when...

I brought my Family to celebrate our Birthdays. We ordered our breakfast and were glad to see the same waitress that's taken care of us for a long time. She asked us if we are Veterans and Yes, we are and proudly told her so. There was a family next to us that had ordered pancakes and such and were served their pancake on a plate of its own since it is huge ! When our food came, everything was crammed on a platter with a third of my pancake hanging over the edge !!! Seriously right now ??? Had to ask for a plate for my pancake ?!! My SOS was poured over biscuits I had to use a knife to cut !!!! And I to use some force to cut through !!! I asked for fresh biscuits. The same tough old biscuits came ... Sad If Dave came by today and tasted the food he'd want his name back off the our door sign ! They said it's the same recipie but we All know you give a recipie to two chefs and it will be two different meals. So, the same recipie but not executed the same. David is a bonified Army Mess Hall Cook ❤️ ...don't know bout this cook ... 😪 This is no longer the Great tasting food I'd go there regularly to enjoy 😪.

No longer the place it used to...