While a full parking lot is a pretty good indication that a restaurant’s worth trying, there’s one telltale sign that can usually reassure us when we want to try a new eatery. A restaurant that’s been around for a long time, like Dean’s Diner near Pittsburgh, pretty much guarantees a delicious meal and an enjoyable dining experience. Sometimes, though, you just have to judge for yourself.

Dean’s Diner in Blairsville, about a 45-minute drive from downtown Pittsburgh, has been serving hungry diners since 1953.

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The old-school diner, which welcomes diners 24 hours a day, is easy to spot on busy Route 22. If you’re passing by and you’re hungry or even just craving a piece of homemade pie…

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Pull over. The popular diner boasts a generous menu that has something for everyone. If you’ve got a hankering for breakfast, you have a ton of choices.

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Try such favorites as French toast, regular or blueberry hotcakes, or a hearty omelet. You have quite a few sides, including home fries and toast, to choose from, too.

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A sandwich with fries or mashed potatoes just hits the spot sometimes. Dean’s Diner serves such classics as peanut butter and jelly, hot dogs, and burgers.

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Take a peek at the dinners, too. How does the baked meatloaf, deep-fried chicken, or chopped beef steak sound?

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You can’t stop by Dean’s Diner without a good, old-fashioned slice of homemade pie. Even if you just stop for the pie, available in a variety of flavors, you’ll discover it’s more than worth it.

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Head over to the official Facebook page of Dean’s Diner for more information.

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Have you been to Dean’s Diner near Pittsburgh? What’s your favorite meal on the menu? Join the conversation in the comments! For another old-school dining experience, make your way to Ritter’s Diner in Pittsburgh, which has also been a favorite since the 1950s.

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