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Did you know Eat’n Park’s relationship with United Way dates back nearly three decades?  

“Jim and Suzy [Broadhurst] served as United Way campaign chairs in the ‘90s, and that was just the beginning of a relationship that has had such a positive impact on our region,” says Bobbi Watt Geer, PhD, President & CEO, United Way of Southwestern PA. 

At Eat’n Park, “Creating a Smile” means more than just a dining experience. It’s having an impact in the community in areas like food insecurity and helping families meet their basic needs every day, like through United Way’s 24/7/365 human services referral system, 211.  

“A good partner is one who is consistently present and supportive in the ways the moment calls for,” continues Watt Geer. “When I consider the many ways Eat'n Park has worked with United Way to better serve the community, I am struck by the consistency, legacy, and commitment to creating and expanding goodness in people's lives.” 

While Eat’n Park and United Way have been great partners for many years, the pandemic highlighted the importance of this connection and how it can directly impact local lives. As the United Way was faced with unanticipated urgent issues, one that quickly emerged was how students were going to access food without school breakfasts and lunches, and Eat’n Park had a solution.  

“Brooks Broadhurst and the team at Eat'n Park were already thinking about this issue when they approached PNC Foundation and United Way to develop a network that would deliver meals to families,” said Watt Geer. “This idea blossomed into the Student and Family Food Program that engaged Eat'n Park and a number of other foodservice providers to deliver more than 1.5 million meals over the first two years of the pandemic. That's being a good neighbor and playing your part in making the region a better place to live."

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Want to enjoy breakfast without breaking the bank? We’ve got your back. Here are 18 Eat’n Park Breakfast Meals Under $10! 

French Toast (Starting at $6.99)  

Two slices of Texas-cut French Toast. Also available with 3 slices.  

Blueberry Pancakes (Starting at $7.99)  

Fluffy buttermilk pancakes stuffed with blueberries and topped with whipped topping and more blueberries.  

Chocolate Chip Pancakes (Starting at $7.99)  

Chocolate chip pancakes topped with whipped topping and sprinkled with more chocolate chips.  

Buttermilk Pancakes (Starting at $6.99)  

Flapjacks. Hotcakes. Call them what you want — they're delicious no matter what.  

Belgian Waffle ($8.99)  

Crispy, buttery, airy — oh, and Smiley, too! Enjoy our grin-inducing Belgian Waffle, served with syrup.  

Eggs Benedict ($9.99)  

Not just for Sunday brunch! Toasty English muffin stacked with Canadian bacon, two over-easy eggs, and silky-smooth hollandaise sauce. Served with your choice of breakfast potatoes.  

All American Scrambler ($8.99)  

Toasted bagel with scrambled egg, cheese, and your choice of bacon, sausage, or Canadian bacon. Served with your choice of breakfast potatoes or fresh fruit.  

Philly Scrambler ($9.99)  

Your favorite sandwich, for breakfast! Sliced rib-eye steak sizzled with onions and layered on a toasted bagel with scrambled eggs and melted American cheese. Served with your choice of breakfast potatoes or fresh-cut fruit.  

Western Breakfast Wrap ($8.99)  

Scrambled eggs, baked ham, onions, green peppers, and cheese served in a flour tortilla, all served with a side of breakfast potatoes or fresh-cut fruit.  

Meat Lovers Breakfast Wrap ($8.99)  

Scrambled eggs, bacon, baked ham, sausage, and cheese served in a flour tortilla, all served with a side of breakfast potatoes or fresh-cut fruit.  

Veggie Breakfast Wrap ($8.99)  

Scrambled eggs, tomatoes, green peppers, onions, and cheese served in a flour tortilla, all served with a side of breakfast potatoes or fresh-cut fruit.  

Eggs Breakfast ($6.99)  

Two eggs, three pieces of bacon or sausage, and toast.  

Breakfast Combo ($6.99)  

One egg, two pieces of bacon, sausage, or turkey sausage, breakfast potatoes or fresh-cut fruit, and toast.  

Breakfast Smile ($8.99)  

Includes two eggs, your choice of three pieces of bacon, sausage, or turkey sausage, plus breakfast potatoes or fresh-cut fruit and toast.  

Griddle Smile ($9.99)  

Two eggs, your choice of three pieces of bacon, sausage, or turkey sausage, plus a griddle option of your choice.  

Bagel with Cream Cheese ($2.99)  

Find this breakfast staple under the Sides & Small Plates section of our breakfast menu!  

Oatmeal and Fruit Combo ($4.99) 

This breakfast favorite comes with brown sugar or raisins upon request, plus fresh fruit and toast. 

Grilled Stickies ($5.99)  

It can be enjoyed for dessert or breakfast! Grilled stickies topped with warm honey sauce. 

Find an Eat’n Park location near you and enjoy breakfast all day every day!  

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No breakfast plans this Fourth of July? 

Celebrate independence from your kitchen and stop in for our special Fourth of July Breakfast Buffet on Thursday, July 4 from 8-11AM at select locations. 

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We know that some of the pickiest food critics are the ones living in your house and waking you up at 6AM on a Saturday! Luckily, Eat’n Park’s the “Place for Kids” with kids’ meals under $5!

There’s a reason why Eat’n Park is consistently voted the best restaurant for kids in online polls. Our family restaurant caters to folks of all ages, including your little ones, with an extensive kids' menu that won’t break the bank!  

Our kids’ menu includes items like Kraft Mac’n Cheese, Stuffed-Crust Pizza, Spaghetti, Junior Superburger, Chicken Tenders, Cheese Quesadilla, and more! 

Plus, every kid leaves with a FREE Smiley Cookie, a tradition that dates back to 1986! 

Bring the whole family into our family restaurant. Find an Eat’n Park location near you!  

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On Sunday, June 9, Eat’n Park took over PNC Park for Kids’ Day in celebration of our 75th anniversary! Share

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Put it in the record books! Wednesday, June 5, 2024 was declared “Eat’n Park Day” by the City of Pittsburgh!

In honor of our 75th anniversary, government officials and community leaders turned out to celebrate the Place for Smiles at a very special event at our Banksville location.

Some of our team members wore Eat’n Park uniforms from yesteryear while we toasted to the future with milkshakes (the best way to toast, right?)!

We’re so honored to have been part of your breakfast, lunch, dinner, and more for the past 75 years, and we can’t wait to serve you Smiles for 75 more!

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Hi, everyone! Team Smiley 2024 is officially underway, and we could not be more excited! This summer, we will be touring the great city of Pittsburgh and beyond with Smiley, attending sporting events, fairs, festivals, charity functions, and plenty of other fun events throughout the community. Driving in style in the Cookie Cruiser, spreading smiles, and handing out thousands of cookies every week will quickly become second nature for our team!

You can easily keep up with us and Smiley’s whereabouts by visiting the Find Smiley website. Where there’s Smiley, there’s lots of fun—including cookie decorating, exciting games, and Eat’n Park swag waiting to be won! Additionally, we encourage you to follow @enpteamsmiley on Instagram, where we will be posting weekly event recaps, fun story content, and of course, everything Smiley! 

This summer, we are a team of five girls all just overflowing with positive energy and an eagerness to spread smiles across the community. We are so excited to make our rounds around Pittsburgh, get to meet everyone, and make some lifelong memories with our favorite cookie mascot! Let the summer begin! 

You can get to know each of us better by reading our bios below! 

Meet Katie: 

Hi, everyone! My name is Katie, and I live about 30 minutes outside of Pittsburgh. I am a rising senior at University of Alabama, in the Honors College and studying Public Relations and Business. I love all things nature, being with friends, and working out at the gym. In my natural element, you can probably find me listening to my favorite music with an iced coffee in my hand. My order at Eat’n Park tends to be something sweet, whether it's a Smiley Belgian Waffle or Grilled Stickies. This summer, I am most excited to spend time with the girls, get to know the ins and outs of Eat’n Park, and connect with the community through the many events we will attend this summer. 

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Did you know we’ve been serving burgers since our very first day in 1949? 

Yep, we've been perfecting our burger recipe for decades, and today we use fresh, never-frozen beef, hand-pressed and seared to perfection for a juicy, savory bite. 

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The year was 1949.   

“Riders in the Sky (A Cowboy Legend)” was at the top of the music charts. The Stratton Story starring Indiana, Pa.’s own Jimmy Stewart was the No. 1 film. And restauranteur Larry Hatch was about to do something extraordinary...he just didn’t know it yet.  

On June 5, 1949, Hatch introduced Pittsburgh to its first “Come as You Are, Eat In Your Car” experience known as “Eat’n Park,” located in a tiny, two-tone yellow, 13-seat restaurant in the South Hills. The restaurant opened at 2 PM that day, and soon guests rushed the Saw Mill Run Boulevard location, causing a traffic jam on Route 51. By 8 PM, the restaurant was out of food, with just hours to spare before they had to do it all over again the next day.   

And that’s just what Larry Hatch and his resilient team did.   

Guarded with a willingness to listen and anticipate guests’ needs, they opened and set out to make a better tomorrow. While my father, former Chairman and CEO Jim Broadhurst, wouldn’t introduce the Smiley Cookie for another 37 years, the desire to Create a Smile has always been there, even on that opening day.  

Today, Eat’n Park celebrates its 75th anniversary, and we wouldn’t be here without our community. While we specialize in food, our restaurants start with people. That’s what’s kept us in business for more than seven decades. 

Just like our Sauce Supreme adds something extra special to our Superburger, the same can be said for our incredible team members and the guests we serve. Our team members have been willing to take risks and try new ideas with us, all while creating Smiles, and you, our guests, have stood by us and become our family. We’re who we are today because of the Pittsburgh community who took a chance on us on Saw Mill Run Boulevard all those years ago. 

As we’ve evolved and grown, Eat’n Park memories look different for each generation, and I can’t wait to see what new ones will take shape. 

Thank you for 75 years. We look forward to spreading Smiles for 75 more! 

Jeff   

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