Pittston Diner is a charming, retro hometown destination nestled in the heart of Pittston, Pennsylvania. Renowned for its classic silver building exterior and comforting aesthetic, this local staple seamlessly blends traditional 1990s diner nostalgia with surprising upscale twists. Whether you are searching for an old-school fashion breakfast, a swift weekday lunch, or a comforting family dinner, the establishment delivers massive portion sizes, a welcoming neighborhood environment, and exceptionally fast, attentive service.
Casual, Cozy, Quiet, Great for families, Groups, Tourists, Solo dining
Amenities & Planning
Restroom, High chairs available, Kids’ menu, Accepts reservations
Parking
Free parking lot, Free street parking, Usually plenty of parking
Payment Methods
Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments
Why Visit? Key Highlights
Heartwarming Hospitality: Guests are routinely treated to heartwarming greetings from an attentive, patient, and highly efficient waitstaff that turns tables quickly even during crowded peak hours.
Upscale Weekly Specials: Beyond standard diner fare, the chef prepares an extraordinary weekly specials menu featuring sophisticated items like brisket and lobster.
Flavored Home Fries: A standout favorite among reviewers, the seasoned breakfast potatoes actually pack full flavor, avoiding the blandness found at typical morning spots.
The Famous Hash Brown Casserole: Visitors can upgrade their traditional breakfast potatoes to the house specialty baked hash browns stuffed with savory melted cheese and onions.
Strong Coffee & Great Desserts: The diner serves famously robust coffee alongside an array of delicious, comforting desserts to complete any meal.
Menu / Product Catalog
Farm Fresh Eggs & Combos
Item Name
Description
2 Eggs and Toast
Farm fresh eggs prepared any style and served with your choice of toast
3 Eggs and Toast
Three farm fresh eggs served with your choice of white, wheat, rye, or sourdough toast
2 Eggs, Homefries, Corned Beef Hash and Toast
A classic hearty morning combination featuring seasoned potatoes and savory hash
2 Eggs, Homefries, Toast & Choice of Meat
Served with your preference of savory ham, crispy bacon, or juicy sausage links
The Diner Combo
A traditional breakfast favorite served with choice of eggs, breakfast potato, side meat, and toast
Gourmet Diner Classics
Item Name
Description
Steak and Eggs
Two farm fresh eggs cooked any style, served with a 6oz. sirloin filet, breakfast potato, and toast
New York Strip and Eggs
Two farm fresh eggs cooked to your liking, paired with a premium 12oz. New York strip steak, breakfast potato, and toast
Eggs Benedict
Perfectly poached eggs resting on an English muffin with Canadian bacon and rich Hollandaise sauce
Eggs Ranchero
A 3-egg scramble tossed with onions, salsa, cheddar cheese, scallions, and tomatoes on a grilled tortilla, served with ranchero potato and sour cream
Country Fried Steak
Two farm fresh eggs paired with crispy country fried steak completely smothered in rich sausage gravy, with potato and toast
Brisket Scrambler
Three eggs scrambled and layered with slow-smoked beef brisket and melted cheese, served with breakfast potato and toast
Over Easy B.L.T.
Grilled Italian bread topped with fresh baby spinach, ripe tomatoes, over easy eggs, and crisp bacon, served with breakfast potato
S.O.S.
Savory ground beef simmered in rich sausage gravy, served over your choice of toast and breakfast potato
Stuffed with traditional diced ham, peppers, and onions
Ham, Bacon, or Sausage & Cheese Omelette
Filled generously with your choice of breakfast meat and melted cheese
Vegetable Omelette
Massive portions stuffed to the brim with fresh peppers, onions, mushrooms, and tomatoes
Philly Steak & Cheese Omelette
Packed with tender shaved steak, grilled peppers, and melted onions
Greek Omelette
Infused with fresh spinach and savory crumbled feta cheese
Meat Lovers Omelette
A filling option loaded with ham, crisp bacon, and savory sausage
Country Omelette
Three-egg omelette filled with turkey, diced tomato, bacon, and rich Hollandaise sauce
Breakfast Sandwiches & Wraps
Item Name
Description
Egg Sandwich
Two fried farm fresh eggs served on a hard roll, white, wheat, or sourdough bread
Bacon & Egg Sandwich
Two fried farm fresh eggs paired with crispy bacon
Ham & Egg Sandwich
Two fried farm fresh eggs layered with savory sliced ham
Sausage & Egg Sandwich
Two fried farm fresh eggs paired with juicy sausage links or patties
Scrambled Western Sandwich
Fluffy scrambled eggs with ham, onions, and peppers on your choice of bread
Breakfast Wraps
Three egg scramblers with melted cheese tucked in a grilled flour tortilla with your choice of meat
Hot Off the Griddle
Item Name
Description
Pancakes
Available in single, double, or triple stacks; option to add blueberries, strawberries, chocolate chips, walnuts, or bananas
Short Texas French Toast
Thick-sliced bread dipped in a sweet egg wash and grilled golden brown
Older Texas French Toast
A larger portion of thick-cut traditional French toast
Italian French Toast
Thick slices of rustic Italian bread prepared griddle-style
Belgium Waffle
Fluffy, deep-pocketed golden waffle; option to add fresh fruit or nut toppings
Very Berry Stacked French Toast
A towering stack of Texas French toast layered with sweet raspberry, blueberry, and strawberry mascarpone, topped with whipped cream
Coffee Combos
Item Name
Description
2 Eggs, 2 Bacon & Toast
A light combo served complete with hot morning coffee
2 Eggs, Homefries & Toast
A classic potato combo paired with fresh morning coffee
2 Cakes, Ham, Bacon or Sausage
Two fluffy pancakes paired with your choice of meat and morning coffee
2 French Toast, Ham, Bacon or Sausage
Golden French toast paired with breakfast meat and hot morning coffee
2 Cakes, 2 Eggs & 2 Bacon
A multi-item combination plate served with hot morning coffee
2 French Toast, 2 Eggs & 2 Bacon
Thick French toast paired with eggs, crispy bacon, and hot morning coffee
Appetizers & Soups
Item Name
Description
Chicken Fingers
Three crispy breaded chicken tenders served with your choice of dipping sauce
Mozzarella Sticks
Four golden-fried cheese sticks served with savory marinara sauce
Pierogis with Butter & Onions
Traditional local specialty pierogis sautéed beautifully with rich butter and sweet onions
Boneless Bites
Tender boneless chicken bites served with celery and blue cheese; choice of Mild, BBQ, Honey Mustard, Ranch, or Pickle Sauce
Sampler Platter
A crowd-pleasing combination of crispy mozzarella sticks, chicken fingers, and golden onion rings
Onion Rings
Thick-cut, battered onion rings fried to a perfect golden crisp
Vietnamese Pork Spring Roll
Crispy spring rolls packed with seasoned pork and served with a sweet Thai chili sauce
Battered Green Beans
Snap-fresh green beans lightly battered and fried, served with cool ranch
Steamed Clams / Italian Steamed Clams
Tender ocean clams steamed to order in natural juices or seasoned Italian broth
Soup de Jour
Fresh, house-made daily soup selections available in a cup, bowl, or quart to-go
Cup / Bowl of Chili
Thick, comforting chili packed with seasoned meat and spices
Cup / Bowl of Cappeletti
Traditional Italian-style stuffed pasta served in a savory, clear broth
Crock French Onion Soup
Rich, slow-simmered onion broth baked with crunchy croutons and a thick blanket of blended cheese
Garden Salads
Item Name
Description
House Salad
A crisp mix of fresh greens, tomatoes, and cucumbers
Caesar Salad
Crisp romaine lettuce tossed with crunchy croutons, black olives, shaved parmesan cheese, and creamy Caesar dressing
Chef’s Salad
Mixed greens piled high with sliced ham, turkey, American cheese, hard-boiled egg, olives, onions, and garden vegetables
Greek Salad
Fresh mixed greens topped with sliced onions, ripe tomatoes, olives, cucumbers, and crumbled feta cheese
Cobb Salad
Mixed greens tossed with tomatoes, crisp bacon, dry blue cheese, hard-boiled egg, and mushrooms
Spinach Salad
Fresh baby spinach layered with bacon, egg, tomato, mushrooms, red onion, and warm bacon dressing
Sharon Salad
Premium mixed greens tossed with sweet dried cranberries, walnuts, tomatoes, crumbled bleu cheese, and red onions
Tomato Mozzarella Salad
Crisp iceberg and baby spinach topped with sliced tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, roasted peppers, grilled shrimp, balsamic reduction, and balsamic vinaigrette
Southwest Chicken Salad
Mixed greens tossed with scallions, bacon, cheddar cheese, crispy chicken, fresh salsa, and cool sour cream
Antipasto Salad
Mixed salad greens piled with savory capicola, salami, pepperoni, provolone, sweet peppers, red onions, and tomatoes
The By-Pass Specials
Item Name
Description
All American Burger
A 1/3 pound juicy burger served on a grilled soft roll with lettuce, tomato, onion, coleslaw, French fries, American cheese, and a side of crispy onion rings
The Monte Cristo
Savory ham, turkey, and Swiss cheese sandwiched on French-dipped Texas toast, grilled and served with sweet Melba sauce and golden French fries
The Meatloaf Grille
Savory grilled white bread loaded with melted American cheese and house-made meatloaf, served with a side of comforting mashed potatoes and rich gravy
Porketta Brioche
House-made slow-roasted porketta served on a grilled brioche roll with melted Swiss cheese, marinated tomatoes, and a side of golden French fries
Beef Brisket
Slow-roasted, tender beef brisket piled high on a grilled brioche roll with melted provolone cheese
From Our Grill & Sandwich Shoppe
Item Name
Description
Hot Dog / Texas Weiner
Classic grilled hot dog served plain or loaded Texas-style with chili and onions
Hamburger / Cheeseburger
Juicy grilled patties served on a fresh bun with optional melted cheese
Texas Cheeseburger
Grilled burger topped with bold Texas-style chili and melted cheese
Grilled Cheese
Melted cheese toasted golden brown on your choice of rustic sliced bread
Alpine Burger
A specialty burger topped with sautéed mushrooms and melted Swiss cheese
Classic Sandwiches
Freshly prepared Chicken Salad, BLT, Turkey, Ham & Cheese, Roast Beef, Tuna, or Egg Salad served on toast with crisp lettuce
Fish Sandwich
Lightly battered fish fillet on a soft roll with fresh lettuce, tomato, and tangy tartar sauce
Breaded Chicken / Marinated Chicken Breast
Served on a Kaiser roll topped with crisp lettuce, ripe tomato, and onion
French Dip
Shaved roast beef piled on a Kaiser roll with grilled onions and Swiss cheese, served with savory au jus for dipping
Maryland Crabcake
House-made lump crabcake served on a soft Kaiser roll with fresh lettuce
Hot Porketta
Homemade seasoned porketta roast served warm on a fresh Kaiser roll
Hoagie Shoppe & Triple Decker Clubs
Item Name
Description
Cold Hoagies
Massive rolls stuffed with lettuce, tomatoes, onions, chips, and pickles; choices include Italian, Chicken Salad, Tuna & American, Ham & American, or Turkey & Cheese
Hot Hoagies
Served on toasted rolls; choices include Sausage & Pepper, Meatball & Mozzarella, Philly Cheesesteak with peppers and onions, Chicken Cheesesteak, or Crispy Buffalo Chicken
Ham ‘n American Cheese Club
A classic triple-decker sandwich layered with ham, cheese, lettuce, tomato, and mayo
Tuna ‘n American Cheese Club
Triple-decker layered with house-made tuna salad, cheese, and fresh toppings
Turkey ‘n Bacon Club
Sliced turkey breast and crispy bacon layered across three slices of toast
Roast Beef ‘n Bacon Club
Tender roast beef paired with smoky bacon, lettuce, tomato, and mayonnaise
Chicken Salad ‘n Bacon Club
Creamy chicken salad paired with crisp bacon in a triple-decker style
Chicken Tender ‘n Bacon Club
Golden fried chicken tenders and crisp bacon layered with fresh lettuce and tomato
Cheeseburger ‘n Bacon Club
Grilled burger patties and melted cheese made into a towering triple-decker club
Side Dishes
Item Name
Description
Breakfast Meats
Portions of bacon, ham, sausage links, Canadian bacon, or savory Italian sausage
Gravy Portions
Side options of traditional brown gravy, Hollandaise sauce, or rich sausage gravy
Breakfast Potatoes
Your choice of classic home fries, shredded hash browns, or the cheesy baked hashbrown casserole
Calabrese Homefries
Seasoned breakfast potatoes tossed with specialty peppers and savory onions
Corned Beef Hash or Scrapple
Traditional diner meat sides grilled crisp
Fresh Fruit
Selections of fresh banana, sliced strawberries, or seasonal fruit bowls
Bread Sides
Toasted white, wheat, rye, Italian, raisin, sourdough, bagels with cream cheese, English muffins, or warm biscuits with gravy
Beverages
Item Name
Description
Coffee
Premium roast coffee served hot with up to two free refills
Hot Tea & Hot Chocolate
Comforting hot beverages brewed fresh
Milk & Chocolate Milk
Chilled milk options available in regular sizes
Fruit Juices
Refreshing options of regular or large juices
Soft Drinks
Assorted fountain sodas served cold with one complimentary refill
