The 16 Best Places to Eat in Pennsylvania

The 16 Best Places to Eat in Pennsylvania — All Featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

From Blawnox, Coraopolis, Hatboro and beyond, Pennsylvania has sent a steady stream of restaurants to Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives over the years. We gathered the spots Guy Fieri has featured across the state, kept the ones still open and still beloved, and ranked the top 16 by how much diners actually love them. Consider it your Pennsylvania road-trip eating list.

1. Kelly O’s Diner (Pittsburgh)

Kelly O’s Diner — featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

Breakfast · $ · 4.6★ (2,990 Google reviews)

Kelly O’s Diner earned its spot on the show for a knockout breakfast that regulars rave about, and the 4.6-star average from 2,990 reviewers backs it up.

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Featured on Triple D (2 times):
• Season 5, Episode 11 — “Regional Classics” (February 16, 2009)
• Season 21, Episode 16 — “Memorable Moms” (December 24, 2014)
Address: 100 24th St, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Phone: +1 412-232-3447
Website: www.kellyos.com
See the full Kelly O’s Diner listing →

2. Silk City Diner (Philadelphia)

Silk City Diner — featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

American, Breakfast · $$ · 4.5★ (2,962 Google reviews)

Known for American classics, Silk City Diner still draws a crowd — a 4.5-star rating from 2,962 diners says the hype is real.

Featured on Triple D: Season 2, Episode 1 — “Totally Fried” (October 1, 2007)
Address: 435 Spring Garden St, Philadelphia, PA 19123
Phone: +1 215-592-8838
Website: www.silkcityphilly.com
See the full Silk City Diner listing →

3. Good Dog Bar & Restaurant (Philadelphia)

Good Dog Bar & Restaurant — featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

Other · $$ · 4.4★ (2,870 Google reviews)

The a one-of-a-kind menu at Good Dog Bar & Restaurant clearly stuck around: it holds a 4.4-star rating across 2,870 Google reviews.

Featured on Triple D: Season 10, Episode 8 — “Fresh, Filled and Fried” (November 1, 2010)
Address: 224 S 15th St, Philadelphia, PA 19102
Phone: +1 215-985-9600
Website: www.gooddogbar.com
See the full Good Dog Bar & Restaurant listing →

4. Big Jim’s (Pittsburgh)

Big Jim’s — featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

Italian · $ · 4.6★ (1,996 Google reviews)

Big Jim’s is one of the area’s go-to spots for Italian comfort food, with a strong 4.6 stars from 1,996 reviews.

Featured on Triple D: Season 5, Episode 5 — “Long Time Legends” (January 5, 2009)
Address: 201 Saline St, Pittsburgh, PA 15207
Phone: +1 412-421-0532
Website: www.bigjimsrestaurant.com
See the full Big Jim’s listing →

5. Honey’s Sit-N-Eat (Philadelphia)

Honey’s Sit-N-Eat — featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

American, Breakfast · $$ · 4.6★ (1,863 Google reviews)

A longtime local favorite for American classics, Honey’s Sit-N-Eat keeps a 4.6-star rating across 1,863 Google reviews — proof the love didn’t fade after the cameras left.

Featured on Triple D: Season 11, Episode 4 — “Quirky Classics” (January 24, 2011)
Address: 800 N 4th St, Philadelphia, PA 19123
Phone: +1 215-925-1150
Website: honeysphilly.com
See the full Honey’s Sit-N-Eat listing →

6. Dor-Stop Restaurant (Pittsburgh)

Dor-Stop Restaurant — featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

Breakfast · $ · 4.5★ (1,670 Google reviews)

Dor-Stop Restaurant earned its spot on the show for a knockout breakfast that regulars rave about, and the 4.5-star average from 1,670 reviewers backs it up.

Featured on Triple D: Season 5, Episode 1 — “What's For Breakfast” (November 10, 2008)
Address: 1430 Potomac Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15216
Phone: +1 412-540-2280
Website: thedorstoprestaurant.com
See the full Dor-Stop Restaurant listing →

7. Standard Tap (Philadelphia)

Standard Tap — featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

American · $$ · 4.5★ (1,277 Google reviews)

Known for American classics, Standard Tap still draws a crowd — a 4.5-star rating from 1,277 diners says the hype is real.

Featured on Triple D: Season 17, Episode 7 — “A Festival of Flavor” (June 17, 2013)
Address: 901 N 2nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19123
Phone: +1 215-238-0630
Website: www.standardtap.com
See the full Standard Tap listing →

8. Daddypops (Hatboro)

Daddypops — featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

Breakfast · $ · 4.5★ (1,250 Google reviews)

The a knockout breakfast at Daddypops clearly stuck around: it holds a 4.5-star rating across 1,250 Google reviews.

Featured on Triple D: Season 3, Episode 4 — “Neighborhood Joints” (March 31, 2008)
Address: 232 N York Rd, Hatboro, PA 19040
Phone: +1 215-675-9717
Website: www.daddypopsdiner.net
See the full Daddypops listing →

9. South Philadelphia Tap Room (Philadelphia)

South Philadelphia Tap Room — featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

American · $$ · 4.6★ (1,132 Google reviews)

South Philadelphia Tap Room is one of the area’s go-to spots for American classics, with a strong 4.6 stars from 1,132 reviews.

Featured on Triple D: Season 17, Episode 4 — “Traditional Gone Wild” (May 13, 2013)
Address: 1509 Mifflin St, Philadelphia, PA 19145
Phone: +1 215-271-7787
Website: southphiladelphiataproom.com
See the full South Philadelphia Tap Room listing →

10. Stogie Joes Tavern (Philadelphia)

Stogie Joes Tavern — featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

American, Pizza · $$ · 4.5★ (1,079 Google reviews)

A longtime local favorite for American classics, Stogie Joes Tavern keeps a 4.5-star rating across 1,079 Google reviews — proof the love didn’t fade after the cameras left.

Featured on Triple D: Season 32, Episode 9 — “Filling Up on Philly” (August 21, 2020)
Address: 1801 Passyunk Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19148
Phone: +1 215-463-3030
Website: www.stogiejoestavern.net
See the full Stogie Joes Tavern listing →

11. Nadine’s Restaurant (Pittsburgh)

Nadine’s Restaurant — featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

Breakfast · $ · 4.5★ (987 Google reviews)

Nadine’s Restaurant earned its spot on the show for a knockout breakfast that regulars rave about, and the 4.5-star average from 987 reviewers backs it up.

Featured on Triple D (2 times):
• Season 4, Episode 10 — “Cookin' It Old School” (October 6, 2008)
• Season 21, Episode 16 — “Memorable Moms” (December 24, 2014)
Address: 19 S 27th St, Pittsburgh, PA 15203
Phone: +1 412-481-1793
Website: www.nadinesbar.com
See the full Nadine’s Restaurant listing →

12. Gaul & Co. Malt House (Philadelphia)

Gaul & Co. Malt House — featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

Other · $$ · 4.5★ (851 Google reviews)

Known for a one-of-a-kind menu, Gaul & Co. Malt House still draws a crowd — a 4.5-star rating from 851 diners says the hype is real.

Featured on Triple D: Season 32, Episode 9 — “Filling Up on Philly” (August 21, 2020)
Address: 2619 E Indiana Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19134
Phone: +1 215-423-7878
Website: www.gaulandco.com
See the full Gaul & Co. Malt House listing →

13. Hardena Restaurant (Philadelphia)

Hardena Restaurant — featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

Other · $ · 4.7★ (753 Google reviews)

The a one-of-a-kind menu at Hardena Restaurant clearly stuck around: it holds a 4.7-star rating across 753 Google reviews.

Featured on Triple D: Season 32, Episode 9 — “Filling Up on Philly” (August 21, 2020)
Address: 1754 S Hicks St #2217, Philadelphia, PA 19145
Phone: +1 215-271-9442
Website: hardenapa.com
See the full Hardena Restaurant listing →

14. Starlite Lounge (Blawnox)

Starlite Lounge — featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

American · $ · 4.5★ (371 Google reviews)

Starlite Lounge is one of the area’s go-to spots for American classics, with a strong 4.5 stars from 371 reviews.

Featured on Triple D: Season 4, Episode 2 — “Bar Food” (July 21, 2008)
Address: 364 Freeport Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15238
Phone: +1 412-828-9842
Website: www.starlite-lounge.com
See the full Starlite Lounge listing →

15. Memphis Taproom (Philadelphia)

Memphis Taproom — featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

Other · $$ · 4.6★ (296 Google reviews)

A longtime local favorite for a one-of-a-kind menu, Memphis Taproom keeps a 4.6-star rating across 296 Google reviews — proof the love didn’t fade after the cameras left.

Featured on Triple D: Season 11, Episode 1 — “Pub, Grub and More” (January 3, 2011)
Address: 2331 E Cumberland St, Philadelphia, PA 19125
Website: www.meetinghousebeer.com
See the full Memphis Taproom listing →

16. LoBello’s Spaghetti House (Coraopolis)

LoBello’s Spaghetti House — featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

Italian · $ · 4.6★ (159 Google reviews)

LoBello’s Spaghetti House earned its spot on the show for Italian comfort food that regulars rave about, and the 4.6-star average from 159 reviewers backs it up.

Featured on Triple D: Season 5, Episode 2 — “Real Deal Italian” (November 17, 2008)
Address: 807 5th Ave, Coraopolis, PA 15108
Phone: +1 412-262-1618
See the full LoBello’s Spaghetti House listing →