If you haven't already had King's Frownie Brownies yet, then what the heck is the matter with you, you big dungus?! King's and Eat n' Park are the two places in Pittsburgh where you can go to get any kind of breakfast food you want, and even burgers and fries and chicken tenders, but the star of the show is the Frownie Brownie, which is a brownie that somebody draws a frowning face on. You can get one of them, or 12 of them, or a sundae with them, or a bunch of other stuff, so what the heck are you waiting for go get yourself a brownie.
(4)
Chris B.
We were greeted promptly, but that's about the only positive here. It has been years since we have been to a King's, and we won't be back! After being greeted we were told we would have to wait for him to clean a table off. This is funny to me since I think there were a total of 5 customers, but I worked in resturants so I get it. Several minutes later we were seated. Before our server arrived the two tables beside us were already complaining so we quickly decided to just get dessert and then eat elsewhere later. Boy am I glad we did! Our poor server came back with one water and said "how many teas did you want?" I thought I heard her wrong because we ordered two waters and a coke. Poor thing apologized and went and got the right drinks. We then ordered two Banana Delights (they came out in the wrong dish and only a few slices of bananas) and corn dog nuggets (which came out burnt). We were so ready to get out, but that little bit cost us $20.
(1)
Roy R.
Composite review: A three visit review -- main takeaway is that with most King's Family Restaurant's, the quality is variable because of the staff. Sometimes it has been great; one time not so great. Entry and seating has been fine; checkout seemed a little congested. Hopefully, someday all this will be managed directly at the table -- Hertz can do this with thousands of autos per day in a parking lot. Time for the food industry to stop bottlenecked everything at a single cash register. f8 and be there.
(3)
John H.
We came with some friends for breakfast. I got a ice tea that tasted like soap and it even had soap bubbles on top. I sent it back and the waitress never even brought another one. Which was probably for the better. I just drank my water. My wife's silverware had stuck on food on it. Two other people in our party were served cold food. They asked our waitress to microwave it for them, and she did. You have to walk up to the cash register to pay your bill here. The problem was there was at least 10 people in line waiting to pay there bill. The line was all the way to the door. New customers could barely get in the door. It took 15 minutes waiting in line to pay our bill. With all that being said the food was pretty good.
(2)
John B.
Cross between Denny's & Friendly's with local pride (only Western PA & since 1967). Decent food. Certainly a solid decision if you can normally tolerate the corporate food spots mentioned above. Endearing goofiness too; they have a dessert called a "frownie" - 'we make a mean dessert!' the waiter tells us, with a complete lack of irony, when we ask why they call them that. Good job Mr. Hartley King. PS They offer a to go cup of coffee to take with you - I love this. Only other restaurant I know of who does this are the Egg Harbor restaurants back in Illinois.
(4)
Brad A.
I went here once for breakfast with 7 people and will not be back. Everyone's portions were small and the quality was mediocre. Expect to pay $10 for enough low quality food.
(2)
Beth B.
Sorry to say that upon entering the restaurant, the smell was not good. Smelled musty or old. Did not look clean. Food was so so. The waitress was very friendly and upbeat, probably the best part of the visit. The girl at the econo lodge where we stayed warned us about the place, but we were too tired to go anywhere else. Our mistake...you can drive down the road to Pomodoro's...save yourself some misery.
(2)
Gil T.
I own a BBQ restaurant in NC and know how hard it is to get good friendly staff. The waitress (Kathy) was personable and great at what she does. The manager also made a trip to our table to give us a sample of their Potato Pancake. The whole staff went over and beyond to make sure we were happy. I'd love to hire the whole crowd... lol. The food was good as well. It was a very pleasant visit. Highly recommend!!
(4)
Tom C.
If a person comes here expecting Emril's or a white cloth experience the main course will be disappointment. We are getting what we hoped for, good food reasonable price & nice service
(4)
Margie N.
I'm not sure what happened to this location - just off I-79 @ Wexford. This place used to be packed ALL THE TIME. Now you go and/or drive by and there is no one there. I guess it could be the food, the decrepit decor and the service. It has just gone way down hill. Our waitress was kind, but inept. Our food sat in the window for a while and we hoped that it wasn't ours. But since we were one of a handful of tables, hot fresh food wasn't what we got. One server doing side work, walked around the restaurant talking on her cell - regardless of who heard her swearing/yelling. The manager was hysterical, not sure if King's has an Eyeglass plan - but this guy needed a new pair, he walked around the entire time like he was lost with what appeared to be an inventory clipboard about 2 inches from his face. He was quite oblivious to all that was going on around him. It's sad - this restaurant has a great location and is dire need of a makeover. You can't even blame the EnP across the street - because King's still used to be packed after they opened. King's only has themselves to blame for this mess.
(2)
Lauren N.
Kings Family Restaurants' have been around since I could remember. I stopped at the Wexford location last night for a business meeting, and I wasn't too impressed. I ordered the Veggie Crepes and they were overdone and slightly cold. The main reason we met here was because they offered free WiFi, which was a bonus. If you need a spot for a quick meeting with free WiFi, it works. Next time I'll pass on the food and maybe just get a coffee.
(2)
Jim R.
Ate here recently with some relatives in the area. I don't why others had such a bad experience. Our food was fine. It is not gourmet dining, but if you stick with the reliable menu items that one associates with family restaurants and diners you won't go wrong. I would definitely come back. The cherry pie was great, homemade taste, not too tart or sweet.
(4)
Kristy G.
Super friendly staff. That's really all I have to say.
(4)
Beth B.
Sorry to say that upon entering the restaurant, the smell was not good. Smelled musty or old. Did not look clean. Food was so so. The waitress was very friendly and upbeat, probably the best part of the visit. The girl at the econo lodge where we stayed warned us about the place, but we were too tired to go anywhere else. Our mistake...you can drive down the road to Pomodoro's...save yourself some misery.
(2)
Gil T.
I own a BBQ restaurant in NC and know how hard it is to get good friendly staff. The waitress (Kathy) was personable and great at what she does. The manager also made a trip to our table to give us a sample of their Potato Pancake. The whole staff went over and beyond to make sure we were happy. I'd love to hire the whole crowd... lol. The food was good as well. It was a very pleasant visit. Highly recommend!!
(4)
Tom C.
If a person comes here expecting Emril's or a white cloth experience the main course will be disappointment. We are getting what we hoped for, good food reasonable price & nice service
(4)
Margie N.
I'm not sure what happened to this location - just off I-79 @ Wexford. This place used to be packed ALL THE TIME. Now you go and/or drive by and there is no one there. I guess it could be the food, the decrepit decor and the service. It has just gone way down hill. Our waitress was kind, but inept. Our food sat in the window for a while and we hoped that it wasn't ours. But since we were one of a handful of tables, hot fresh food wasn't what we got. One server doing side work, walked around the restaurant talking on her cell - regardless of who heard her swearing/yelling. The manager was hysterical, not sure if King's has an Eyeglass plan - but this guy needed a new pair, he walked around the entire time like he was lost with what appeared to be an inventory clipboard about 2 inches from his face. He was quite oblivious to all that was going on around him. It's sad - this restaurant has a great location and is dire need of a makeover. You can't even blame the EnP across the street - because King's still used to be packed after they opened. King's only has themselves to blame for this mess.
(2)
Lauren N.
Kings Family Restaurants' have been around since I could remember. I stopped at the Wexford location last night for a business meeting, and I wasn't too impressed. I ordered the Veggie Crepes and they were overdone and slightly cold. The main reason we met here was because they offered free WiFi, which was a bonus. If you need a spot for a quick meeting with free WiFi, it works. Next time I'll pass on the food and maybe just get a coffee.
(2)
Jim R.
Ate here recently with some relatives in the area. I don't why others had such a bad experience. Our food was fine. It is not gourmet dining, but if you stick with the reliable menu items that one associates with family restaurants and diners you won't go wrong. I would definitely come back. The cherry pie was great, homemade taste, not too tart or sweet.
(4)
Kristy G.
Super friendly staff. That's really all I have to say.
(4)
David S.
If you haven't already had King's Frownie Brownies yet, then what the heck is the matter with you, you big dungus?! King's and Eat n' Park are the two places in Pittsburgh where you can go to get any kind of breakfast food you want, and even burgers and fries and chicken tenders, but the star of the show is the Frownie Brownie, which is a brownie that somebody draws a frowning face on. You can get one of them, or 12 of them, or a sundae with them, or a bunch of other stuff, so what the heck are you waiting for go get yourself a brownie.
(4)
Chris B.
We were greeted promptly, but that's about the only positive here. It has been years since we have been to a King's, and we won't be back! After being greeted we were told we would have to wait for him to clean a table off. This is funny to me since I think there were a total of 5 customers, but I worked in resturants so I get it. Several minutes later we were seated. Before our server arrived the two tables beside us were already complaining so we quickly decided to just get dessert and then eat elsewhere later. Boy am I glad we did! Our poor server came back with one water and said "how many teas did you want?" I thought I heard her wrong because we ordered two waters and a coke. Poor thing apologized and went and got the right drinks. We then ordered two Banana Delights (they came out in the wrong dish and only a few slices of bananas) and corn dog nuggets (which came out burnt). We were so ready to get out, but that little bit cost us $20.
(1)
Roy R.
Composite review: A three visit review -- main takeaway is that with most King's Family Restaurant's, the quality is variable because of the staff. Sometimes it has been great; one time not so great. Entry and seating has been fine; checkout seemed a little congested. Hopefully, someday all this will be managed directly at the table -- Hertz can do this with thousands of autos per day in a parking lot. Time for the food industry to stop bottlenecked everything at a single cash register. f8 and be there.
(3)
John H.
We came with some friends for breakfast. I got a ice tea that tasted like soap and it even had soap bubbles on top. I sent it back and the waitress never even brought another one. Which was probably for the better. I just drank my water. My wife's silverware had stuck on food on it. Two other people in our party were served cold food. They asked our waitress to microwave it for them, and she did. You have to walk up to the cash register to pay your bill here. The problem was there was at least 10 people in line waiting to pay there bill. The line was all the way to the door. New customers could barely get in the door. It took 15 minutes waiting in line to pay our bill. With all that being said the food was pretty good.
(2)
John B.
Cross between Denny's & Friendly's with local pride (only Western PA & since 1967). Decent food. Certainly a solid decision if you can normally tolerate the corporate food spots mentioned above. Endearing goofiness too; they have a dessert called a "frownie" - 'we make a mean dessert!' the waiter tells us, with a complete lack of irony, when we ask why they call them that. Good job Mr. Hartley King. PS They offer a to go cup of coffee to take with you - I love this. Only other restaurant I know of who does this are the Egg Harbor restaurants back in Illinois.
(4)
Brad A.
I went here once for breakfast with 7 people and will not be back. Everyone's portions were small and the quality was mediocre. Expect to pay $10 for enough low quality food.
Takes Reservations : No Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Brunch, Dessert Parking : Private Lot Bike Parking : No Wheelchair Accessible : No Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Casual Noise Level : Average Alcohol : No Outdoor Seating : No Wi-Fi : Free Has TV : Yes Waiter Service : Yes Caters : No
David S.
If you haven't already had King's Frownie Brownies yet, then what the heck is the matter with you, you big dungus?! King's and Eat n' Park are the two places in Pittsburgh where you can go to get any kind of breakfast food you want, and even burgers and fries and chicken tenders, but the star of the show is the Frownie Brownie, which is a brownie that somebody draws a frowning face on. You can get one of them, or 12 of them, or a sundae with them, or a bunch of other stuff, so what the heck are you waiting for go get yourself a brownie.
(4)Chris B.
We were greeted promptly, but that's about the only positive here. It has been years since we have been to a King's, and we won't be back! After being greeted we were told we would have to wait for him to clean a table off. This is funny to me since I think there were a total of 5 customers, but I worked in resturants so I get it. Several minutes later we were seated. Before our server arrived the two tables beside us were already complaining so we quickly decided to just get dessert and then eat elsewhere later. Boy am I glad we did! Our poor server came back with one water and said "how many teas did you want?" I thought I heard her wrong because we ordered two waters and a coke. Poor thing apologized and went and got the right drinks. We then ordered two Banana Delights (they came out in the wrong dish and only a few slices of bananas) and corn dog nuggets (which came out burnt). We were so ready to get out, but that little bit cost us $20.
(1)Roy R.
Composite review: A three visit review -- main takeaway is that with most King's Family Restaurant's, the quality is variable because of the staff. Sometimes it has been great; one time not so great. Entry and seating has been fine; checkout seemed a little congested. Hopefully, someday all this will be managed directly at the table -- Hertz can do this with thousands of autos per day in a parking lot. Time for the food industry to stop bottlenecked everything at a single cash register. f8 and be there.
(3)John H.
We came with some friends for breakfast. I got a ice tea that tasted like soap and it even had soap bubbles on top. I sent it back and the waitress never even brought another one. Which was probably for the better. I just drank my water. My wife's silverware had stuck on food on it. Two other people in our party were served cold food. They asked our waitress to microwave it for them, and she did. You have to walk up to the cash register to pay your bill here. The problem was there was at least 10 people in line waiting to pay there bill. The line was all the way to the door. New customers could barely get in the door. It took 15 minutes waiting in line to pay our bill. With all that being said the food was pretty good.
(2)John B.
Cross between Denny's & Friendly's with local pride (only Western PA & since 1967). Decent food. Certainly a solid decision if you can normally tolerate the corporate food spots mentioned above. Endearing goofiness too; they have a dessert called a "frownie" - 'we make a mean dessert!' the waiter tells us, with a complete lack of irony, when we ask why they call them that. Good job Mr. Hartley King. PS They offer a to go cup of coffee to take with you - I love this. Only other restaurant I know of who does this are the Egg Harbor restaurants back in Illinois.
(4)Brad A.
I went here once for breakfast with 7 people and will not be back. Everyone's portions were small and the quality was mediocre. Expect to pay $10 for enough low quality food.
(2)Beth B.
Sorry to say that upon entering the restaurant, the smell was not good. Smelled musty or old. Did not look clean. Food was so so. The waitress was very friendly and upbeat, probably the best part of the visit. The girl at the econo lodge where we stayed warned us about the place, but we were too tired to go anywhere else. Our mistake...you can drive down the road to Pomodoro's...save yourself some misery.
(2)Gil T.
I own a BBQ restaurant in NC and know how hard it is to get good friendly staff. The waitress (Kathy) was personable and great at what she does. The manager also made a trip to our table to give us a sample of their Potato Pancake. The whole staff went over and beyond to make sure we were happy. I'd love to hire the whole crowd... lol. The food was good as well. It was a very pleasant visit. Highly recommend!!
(4)Tom C.
If a person comes here expecting Emril's or a white cloth experience the main course will be disappointment. We are getting what we hoped for, good food reasonable price & nice service
(4)Margie N.
I'm not sure what happened to this location - just off I-79 @ Wexford. This place used to be packed ALL THE TIME. Now you go and/or drive by and there is no one there. I guess it could be the food, the decrepit decor and the service. It has just gone way down hill. Our waitress was kind, but inept. Our food sat in the window for a while and we hoped that it wasn't ours. But since we were one of a handful of tables, hot fresh food wasn't what we got. One server doing side work, walked around the restaurant talking on her cell - regardless of who heard her swearing/yelling. The manager was hysterical, not sure if King's has an Eyeglass plan - but this guy needed a new pair, he walked around the entire time like he was lost with what appeared to be an inventory clipboard about 2 inches from his face. He was quite oblivious to all that was going on around him. It's sad - this restaurant has a great location and is dire need of a makeover. You can't even blame the EnP across the street - because King's still used to be packed after they opened. King's only has themselves to blame for this mess.
(2)Lauren N.
Kings Family Restaurants' have been around since I could remember. I stopped at the Wexford location last night for a business meeting, and I wasn't too impressed. I ordered the Veggie Crepes and they were overdone and slightly cold. The main reason we met here was because they offered free WiFi, which was a bonus. If you need a spot for a quick meeting with free WiFi, it works. Next time I'll pass on the food and maybe just get a coffee.
(2)Jim R.
Ate here recently with some relatives in the area. I don't why others had such a bad experience. Our food was fine. It is not gourmet dining, but if you stick with the reliable menu items that one associates with family restaurants and diners you won't go wrong. I would definitely come back. The cherry pie was great, homemade taste, not too tart or sweet.
(4)Kristy G.
Super friendly staff. That's really all I have to say.
(4)Beth B.
Sorry to say that upon entering the restaurant, the smell was not good. Smelled musty or old. Did not look clean. Food was so so. The waitress was very friendly and upbeat, probably the best part of the visit. The girl at the econo lodge where we stayed warned us about the place, but we were too tired to go anywhere else. Our mistake...you can drive down the road to Pomodoro's...save yourself some misery.
(2)Gil T.
I own a BBQ restaurant in NC and know how hard it is to get good friendly staff. The waitress (Kathy) was personable and great at what she does. The manager also made a trip to our table to give us a sample of their Potato Pancake. The whole staff went over and beyond to make sure we were happy. I'd love to hire the whole crowd... lol. The food was good as well. It was a very pleasant visit. Highly recommend!!
(4)Tom C.
If a person comes here expecting Emril's or a white cloth experience the main course will be disappointment. We are getting what we hoped for, good food reasonable price & nice service
(4)Margie N.
I'm not sure what happened to this location - just off I-79 @ Wexford. This place used to be packed ALL THE TIME. Now you go and/or drive by and there is no one there. I guess it could be the food, the decrepit decor and the service. It has just gone way down hill. Our waitress was kind, but inept. Our food sat in the window for a while and we hoped that it wasn't ours. But since we were one of a handful of tables, hot fresh food wasn't what we got. One server doing side work, walked around the restaurant talking on her cell - regardless of who heard her swearing/yelling. The manager was hysterical, not sure if King's has an Eyeglass plan - but this guy needed a new pair, he walked around the entire time like he was lost with what appeared to be an inventory clipboard about 2 inches from his face. He was quite oblivious to all that was going on around him. It's sad - this restaurant has a great location and is dire need of a makeover. You can't even blame the EnP across the street - because King's still used to be packed after they opened. King's only has themselves to blame for this mess.
(2)Lauren N.
Kings Family Restaurants' have been around since I could remember. I stopped at the Wexford location last night for a business meeting, and I wasn't too impressed. I ordered the Veggie Crepes and they were overdone and slightly cold. The main reason we met here was because they offered free WiFi, which was a bonus. If you need a spot for a quick meeting with free WiFi, it works. Next time I'll pass on the food and maybe just get a coffee.
(2)Jim R.
Ate here recently with some relatives in the area. I don't why others had such a bad experience. Our food was fine. It is not gourmet dining, but if you stick with the reliable menu items that one associates with family restaurants and diners you won't go wrong. I would definitely come back. The cherry pie was great, homemade taste, not too tart or sweet.
(4)Kristy G.
Super friendly staff. That's really all I have to say.
(4)David S.
If you haven't already had King's Frownie Brownies yet, then what the heck is the matter with you, you big dungus?! King's and Eat n' Park are the two places in Pittsburgh where you can go to get any kind of breakfast food you want, and even burgers and fries and chicken tenders, but the star of the show is the Frownie Brownie, which is a brownie that somebody draws a frowning face on. You can get one of them, or 12 of them, or a sundae with them, or a bunch of other stuff, so what the heck are you waiting for go get yourself a brownie.
(4)Chris B.
We were greeted promptly, but that's about the only positive here. It has been years since we have been to a King's, and we won't be back! After being greeted we were told we would have to wait for him to clean a table off. This is funny to me since I think there were a total of 5 customers, but I worked in resturants so I get it. Several minutes later we were seated. Before our server arrived the two tables beside us were already complaining so we quickly decided to just get dessert and then eat elsewhere later. Boy am I glad we did! Our poor server came back with one water and said "how many teas did you want?" I thought I heard her wrong because we ordered two waters and a coke. Poor thing apologized and went and got the right drinks. We then ordered two Banana Delights (they came out in the wrong dish and only a few slices of bananas) and corn dog nuggets (which came out burnt). We were so ready to get out, but that little bit cost us $20.
(1)Roy R.
Composite review: A three visit review -- main takeaway is that with most King's Family Restaurant's, the quality is variable because of the staff. Sometimes it has been great; one time not so great. Entry and seating has been fine; checkout seemed a little congested. Hopefully, someday all this will be managed directly at the table -- Hertz can do this with thousands of autos per day in a parking lot. Time for the food industry to stop bottlenecked everything at a single cash register. f8 and be there.
(3)John H.
We came with some friends for breakfast. I got a ice tea that tasted like soap and it even had soap bubbles on top. I sent it back and the waitress never even brought another one. Which was probably for the better. I just drank my water. My wife's silverware had stuck on food on it. Two other people in our party were served cold food. They asked our waitress to microwave it for them, and she did. You have to walk up to the cash register to pay your bill here. The problem was there was at least 10 people in line waiting to pay there bill. The line was all the way to the door. New customers could barely get in the door. It took 15 minutes waiting in line to pay our bill. With all that being said the food was pretty good.
(2)John B.
Cross between Denny's & Friendly's with local pride (only Western PA & since 1967). Decent food. Certainly a solid decision if you can normally tolerate the corporate food spots mentioned above. Endearing goofiness too; they have a dessert called a "frownie" - 'we make a mean dessert!' the waiter tells us, with a complete lack of irony, when we ask why they call them that. Good job Mr. Hartley King. PS They offer a to go cup of coffee to take with you - I love this. Only other restaurant I know of who does this are the Egg Harbor restaurants back in Illinois.
(4)Brad A.
I went here once for breakfast with 7 people and will not be back. Everyone's portions were small and the quality was mediocre. Expect to pay $10 for enough low quality food.
(2)