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When school’s out, affordable family dining matters more than ever. Eat’n Park makes summer mealtimes easy with kids’ meals starting at just $3.99!  

Whether you have a picky preschooler that will only eat pancakes, or a more adventurous kiddo that craves the Jr. Superburger and fries, our Kids’ Menu offers familiar favorites that parents trust and kids love. 

At Eat’n Park, families are always welcome! We are proud to be named the Best Family-Friendly Restaurant in Pittsburgh Magazine’s 2026 Best of the ‘Burgh Readers’ Poll! Your local Eat’n Park is the perfect place to just settle down and catch up with the kids, while we take care of the cooking and clean up. 

Too busy to dine in because you’re carpooling between summer camps, sporting events, and other activities with the kids? Place an order for easy Takeout and pickup on the way!  

Did you know June 5 is Eat’n Park Day? That’s right! We first opened our doors on this day in 1949, causing a backup on Sawmill Run Boulevard outside our original Eat’n Park location, and the rest is history! 

Seventy-seven years later, we’re proud to be part of the fabric of Pittsburgh and all the communities we serve. It is our honor to be a place where families gather, where friendships form, and where memories are made across generations.  

Plus, this year also marks another special “smilestone” as we celebrate 40 years of the Smiley Cookie! These sweet treats were originally just for kids, but through the decades, we’ve learned that no one is too old for a smile. 

To celebrate these two special occasions, join us on Friday, June 5, when ALL guests who dine with us – not just kids! – will receive a FREE Smiley Cookie!   

Do you have a special memory involving Smiley Cookies? Visit Eat’n Park’s Facebook page to share it with us for a chance to win free Smiley Cookies for a year! 

This year, our iconic Eat’n Park Smiley Cookie is celebrating 40 years of smiles! That’s four decades of memories and sweet moments shared in our restaurants and in the communities we serve!  

Smiley Cookies are more than a treat. They are a symbol of kindness, tradition, and hometown hospitality that has brought generations together since 1986. However, the story of the Smiley Cookie began well before that in Titusville, Pa. 

Eat’n Park’s former chairman, Jim Broadhurst, grew up in this oil town northeast of Pittsburgh, and each day on his way to and from school, he would pass Warner’s Bakery, a small local pastry shop. Every day, Jim would stop at Warner’s to purchase a cookie – one hand-iced with a happy, smiling face – for five cents.  

Those happy memories of his favorite childhood cookie stuck with Jim. When he joined Eat’n Park and oversaw the opening of our first bakery, he wanted to recreate the magic he remembered from his own childhood. With the blessing of Ellsworth Warner, the original owner of Warner’s Bakery, Eat’n Park began baking Smiley Cookies to give to every child for free after their meal.  

It wasn’t long before guests of all ages wanted a Smiley Cookie for themselves, and soon enough, they were no longer a treat reserved just for kids. Eat’n Park fans of all ages began enjoying them by the dozen, and what started as a simple smiling cookie eventually became Eat’n Park’s icon and mascot, spreading joy and giving us our nickname, “The Place for Smiles.” Smiley Cookies have also become synonymous with Pittsburgh and the spirit of kindness our region is known for.  

Today, Smiley Cookies come in all shapes, colors, and sizes. SmileyCookie.com launched in 2006, sending Smiles to all 50 states. But four decades later, and we’ve never lost sight of the Smiley Cookie’s original purpose, and we’re still treating every kid to Smiley Cookie when they dine with us at Eat’n Park.   

We want to hear your Smiley Cookie Story! Visit our Facebook page and share your favorite Smiley Cookie memory with us for a chance to win free Smiley Cookies for a year! 

No one does smiles like the Place for Smiles!  

With National Smile Day on Sunday, May 31, stop by your local Eat’n Park for your favorite comfort food, including Zucchini Lasagna, great company, and of course, a Smiley Cookie that’s guaranteed to make your day a little brighter. 

As we mark 40 years of the Smiley Cookie this year, here are 8 fun facts about Pittsburgh’s favorite cookie to celebrate National Smile Day! 

Pick up a pack to go, when you dine in or order online!  

8 Fun Facts about the Smiley Cookie on National Smile Day 

1. The Smiley Cookie was inspired by then-CEO Jim Broadhurst’s favorite childhood treat from Warner’s Bakery in Titusville, Pa.  

2. Warner's Bakery is still in existence and sells the Smiley Cookie! 

3. Smiley Cookies were launched in 1986 to celebrate the introduction of in-restaurant bakeries! 

4. The Smiley Cookie appears during every 7th inning stretch at PNC Park during Eat’n Park’s “Take Me Out to the Ballgame” sing-along. 

5. In the ‘90s, the Smiley Cookie appeared in the form of a hot air balloon. 

6. In 2022, NBC’s hit drama series This Is Us prominently featured the Smiley Cookie in the episode “Every Version of You,” which mentioned Randall and Rebecca taking trips to Eat’n Park.  

7. The Smiley Cookie comes in dozens of iterations, including Heart Smileys, Shamrocks, Bunnies, and more.  

8. In addition to Eat’n Park, you can purchase Smiley Cookies at smileycookie.com. 

Eat’n Park knows how hard it is to juggle family, responsibilities, and dinner. That’s why we make it easy with simple meals that won’t break the bank!  

Stop in at your local Eat’n Park for a sit-down meal, or if you’re pressed for time, take it to go from our Pickup Window (you never even have to leave the car!).  

These meals come family-approved, perfect to enjoy for dine-in or to go! 

Kids’ Meals Starting at $3.99 

Your little eaters will love our kids’ menu, which has something for everyone! Starting at just $3.99, our kids’ menu includes our Jr. Superburger, Stuffed Crust Pizza, Mac’n Cheese, and more!  

Burger Meal Deals 

Add our crispy crinkle-cut French fries and a drink to your favorite burger and save!  

Turkey Club 

It’s a classic takeout meal! This sandwich comes with smoked turkey, American cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomato, and mayo, all on toasted white bread. Enjoy it with Housemade Ranch Chips for just $10.99 for a limited time!  

Chargrilled Chicken 

Grilled chicken breast served on a brioche bun with shredded lettuce and tomato.  

Classic Eat’n Park Salad 

Eat’n Park knows Pittsburgh! Which means we know that French fries belong on salads, like on our Classic Eat’n Park salad which comes topped with cucumbers, tomatoes, egg wedges, and cheddar cheese.   

Breakfast For Dinner 

You’ll hear cheers from the back of the car when you pull through to the Pickup Window for a Scrambler, Omelet, or any other breakfast item (we serve them all day!). 

Our Memorial Day Holiday Breakfast Buffet will take place at the following locations: 

• Altoona 
• Avalon
• Banksville 
• Belle Vernon
• Bethel Park
• Butler  
• Butler (Clearview) 
• Center 
• Chippewa
• Collier Township
• Cranberry (Marshall)
• Dubois 
• Erie 
• Greensburg
• Grove City 
• Hampton 
• Indiana 
• Johnstown 
• Latrobe 
• McKnight (Northbound) 
• Monroeville
• Moon
• North Versailles 
• Pittsburgh Mills 
• Robinson 
• Sewickley
• Shaler 
• Somerset 
• South Hills 
• Uniontown 
• Warren 
• Waterfront 
• Weirton
• Whitehall 

We look forward to seeing your smiling faces this holiday weekend. Find an Eat'n Park location near you and bring your friends and family this Monday, May 25 for our Memorial Day Holiday Breakfast Buffet from 8AM-11AM!

Where can you go to enjoy delicious late-night appetizers, dessert, or milkshakes? 

Eat’n Park, of course! We’re the Place for Smiles — morning, noon,...and night!  

Bring your friends and satisfy your twilight cravings with a basket of Fried Mozzarella! You have your choice of Classic, Buffalo, or Serrano style, in orders of 3 or 6!  

Or enjoy a slice of pie or Grilled Stickies with a cup of our Signature Coffee for the perfect night cap!  

Want to keep the conversation going? Order a Classic Milkshake with two straws! (Oo la la!) 

Stop by your local Eat’n Park for Park After Dark! Find a location near you.