Shorty's Lunch
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I started this yesterday and then my phone froze. So here I go again. Love, love, love Shorty's Lunch!! We here in Washington PA call it Shorty's! It is uptown on Chestnut Street. I have been eating at Shorty's my whole life for about 65 years! My mom used to take me there when I was a little girl. It has wonderful ambience. Just an old fashioned restaurant with booths with high backs. The most popular food of the day with most people is a hotdog with everything which includes chili sauce, diced onions and mustard. Also fries with brown gravy! We should have taken a picture yesterday but we forgot to and it was my husband and my sister and me. If you're ever in Washington PA you must give it a try. I hope this was informative! God bless
Cindy MaloneCindy Malone
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Shorty's is a landmark restaurant in the heart of the City of Washington. Make sure you bring a few quarters as parking is on street and runs $.25/15 minutes. Truthfully, if you spend more than 15 minutes there, you're doing something wrong. The waitresses are truly some of the best I've ever seen. Don't get offended if they don't take your order down; they simply turn around and belt it out via an abbreviated and pre-planned order to the cook near the cash register and the guys in the back. Although price has constantly gone up, lunch here won't break your wallet. When I'm by myself, I'm typically spending less than $10.00, tip included. Cash only, but they have an ATM machine inside.
Steve StewartSteve Stewart
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Okay, let’s be honest. You don’t come here for the food. Yeah, the fries are crispy and the chili dogs are decent but you instead come here because of the people. Shortys is a institution and loved by all who eat here, work here or step through the doors here for whatever reason. It’s a cheap and fast lunch and working class people in the Washington area have been coming here for generations. It’s places like this that make their hometowns unique. As long as there’s a heart here, Shorty’s will always deserve no less than 5 stars.
Kristopher LaGrecaKristopher LaGreca
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What a Great Old Fashioned Hot Dog Shop! My wife and I finally made it to this place and I wish we would have years ago! Shorty's has been in business since 1935, so you know they're doing something right! We both got a dog the everything way which is, mustard, chilli & onions (So Delicious I had to order another) and we also got a Large Fry with Gravy (Also Delicious and Best Seller). We just Loved the Whole Atmosphere of the Place! If you're in Washington, Pa Please Stop at Shorty's and get a Dog & Gravy Fries you'll thank me!!
Lee CrossLee Cross
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Atmosphere is like taking a time machine back 50 years which was unique. Excellent service. Greeted immediately on entry. The service was very friendly. Ordered 2 hotdogs and gravy fries. Food was ready in about 3 minutes. If you are an onion lover you might not love these because they are dry and very mild tasting. Chili was on the dryer side but worked good for the dogs. Hotdogs and buns were delicious. Gravy fries were good. Great place for quick bite with good service.
Phillip StranoPhillip Strano
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Basic Info
Address
34 W Chestnut St, Washington, PA 15301
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(724) 228-9919
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4.7
(418 reviews)
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Revered landmark serving up a time-tested menu of chili dogs, gravy fries & sandwiches.
attractions: Shop 'N Save, City Mission Thrift Store, Main Street Farmers Market, City Mission, Bradford House Museum, A&M Wine & Beer Supplies, Citizens Library, Stereo Outlet, Vintage in Bloom, Olin Fine Arts Center, restaurants: The Union Grill, The Presidents Pub, Chicco Baccello, How Lee, Masala House Indian Bistro- Washington PA, The Washington Brewing Company, Big Shot Bob's House of Wings, Olive Oil’s Pizzeria and More, Mm Mm Pizza, Southern Yanks Smokehouse
