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It’s that time of year...time for our Christmas Star commercial! Every year, we are moved by the comments we hear about this classic spot. Many of you have told us that it is what gets you in the holiday spirit, and that it reminds you of what the holidays are all about. We’ve even heard the commercial has been referenced in Christmas Eve sermons! 

Retelling the story of the “Christmas Star” has become an annual tradition for us, kind of like reading “The Night Before Christmas” for many families. So just how did this classic come to be? 

It all started in early 1982. Eat’n Park was just beginning to blossom into the family restaurant chain you’re now familiar with, and the company was prospering. Our CEO at the time, Jim Broadhurst, wanted to create a holiday card on video to thank the city of Pittsburgh for their support of Eat’n Park and our Caring for Kids campaign for local children’s hospitals, which at the time, was just a few years old. 

So, Jim tasked Ketchum, our ad agency at the time, with creating a message that would “last for 20 years.” Easy, right? Craig Otto, then a young art director, and Cathy Bowen, a fledgling copywriter at the time, led the project. The pair worked for 3 weeks to generate over 30 ideas, none of which were met with approval. Eventually, they hit upon the idea of an animated commercial, but they still weren’t sure where they were going with it. 

One Sunday shortly thereafter, Craig decided to come into the office. He sketched out a star, a traditional holiday image, and then stopped. “How does the star get to the top of the tree?” He played around with a few ideas until deciding that, of course, the star would need some help from the tree itself. In a fateful coincidence, Cathy had also decided to come into the office that Sunday. So, while Craig worked out the illustrations, Cathy devised a simple, yet perfect sentiment to wrap up the commercial. 

Jim immediately loved the spot, and a timeless classic was born. Even better, the commercial has outlasted his original expectations. The idea of the relationship between the tree and the star illustrates an enduring holiday lesson – by helping one another, you’re making the world a brighter place. 

So, from everyone here at Eat’n Park, here’s hoping the special lift you get this holiday season lasts all year long! 

Read on to see when it will be airing on TV in the Pittsburgh area!   

WPXI 

• Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade – November 28, 8:30 a.m.  
• How the Grinch Stole Christmas/Frosty the Snowman – December 5, 8 p.m.  
• Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer – December 6, 8 p.m. 
• Little Big Town’s Christmas at the Opry – December 16, 8 p.m. 
• Barry Manilow’s A Barry Christmas – December 19, 9 p.m.   

WTAE 

• Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town – December 3, 9 p.m. 
• CMA Country Christmas – December 5, 8 p.m. 
• Prep and Landing 1 & 2 – December 12, 9 p.m. 
• The Santa Clause – December 22, 8 p.m. 

KDKA 

• Robbie the Reindeer – December 7, 9 p.m.  
• Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer – December 21, 8 p.m. 
• Pittsburgh Today Live – Various episodes, December 16 – 27, 9 a.m. 

Freeform 

• 25 Days of Christmas – Various programming, November 28 – December 22  

Hallmark 

• Countdown to Christmas – Various programming, November 28 – December 22 

Food Network

• Holiday Baking Championship – Various episodes, November 28 – December 15

TBS 

• A Christmas Story – December 24, 6 p.m.  

Are you a trypto-fan of turkey? We sure are! Get ready for Thanksgiving with these Eat'n Park meals that are truly turkey-licious!  

Turkey Dinner 

Give thanks for our roasted turkey and stuffing topped with a hefty helping of gravy, all served with cranberry sauce.  

 Ahead of the holiday, prepare your stomach for the big day (you gotta get in eating shape, right?) and order this meal online to have Thanksgiving Dinner delivered (we’re on UberEats and DoorDash!). Note: We’re closed on Thanksgiving so our team members can enjoy the holiday with their friends and family.

Pittsburgh Turkey Sandwich 

Yinz hungry? This sandwich has Pittsburgh written ALL OVER IT! We take smoked turkey, crinkle-cut French fries, chipotle slaw, and Swiss cheese — and pile it all high on grilled Italian bread. The chipotle slaw gives this sandwich a bit of a kick!  

Take this sandwich to go when you order online and pull through our Pickup Window at select locations (you never even have to leave your car!).  

Roasted Hot Turkey Sandwich 

It’s a comfort food classic! We layer roasted turkey on grilled Italian bread and top it with a helping of homestyle gravy Add a slice of Pumpkin Pie to make this the perfect fall meal! 

Turkey Club 

Smoked turkey with American cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomato, and mayo on toasted white bread. Enjoy it with a side, like an order of Fresh Chips with Housemade Ranch, at no additional cost! 

Enjoy these turkey meals when you dine in at your local Eat’n Park!  

On the go? You can also place an order over the phone, online, or on our app for pickup via our lobby shelves, or at select locations, curbside pickup and our Pickup Window!  

Order now! 

When you’re out and about shopping on Black Friday, make sure you take a break and fill up at our Shopper’s Black Friday Breakfast Buffet on Friday, November 29 until 11AM. Visit the following Eat’n Park locations for our Black Friday Breakfast Buffet:

• Altoona
• Belle Vernon
• Bethel Park
• Butler
• Butler (United)
• Cranberry
• Center Township
• Dubois
• Erie
• Greenburg
• Grove City
• Hampton
• Hermitage
• Indiana
• Johnstown
• Latrobe
• McKnight (Northbound)
• Monroeville
• North Huntingdon
• North Versailles
• Pittsburgh Mills
• Robinson
• Shaler
• Somerset
• South Hills Village
• St. Clairsville, OH
• Uniontown
• Warren, OH
• Waterfront
• Waterworks
• Weirton, WV

Free Coffee for Voters This Election Day

*If placing your order online, do not add cup of coffee to your cart. When you arrive for pickup, let our team know you'd like to add a cup of coffee and show them your voting stub, email, or sticker! 

Thanksgiving is coming! Do you know who’s making dinner this year? Let them know Eat’n Park has dessert covered with our Thanksgiving Bakery pre-order form!  

Now through Friday, November 22, pre-order your Thanksgiving desserts here!  

We have all your favorites, including: 

• Pumpkin Pie – ON SALE NOW 
• Pumpkin Crème Pie 
• Apple Pie 
• Banana Crème Pie 
• Dutch Apple Pie 
• Pecan Pie 
• Blackberry Pie 
• Cookies and Cream Pie 
• Coconut Crème Pie 
• Lemon Meringue Pie 

Looking for Smiles? You can pre-order those, too! Order a dozen traditional Smiley Cookies for your Thanksgiving spread or Smiley Cookie decorating kits to keep the kids entertained during the holiday! 

Pre-order your Thanksgiving pies and desserts by Friday, November 22 for pickup on one of two dates: 

• Tuesday, November 26 between 7AM and 10:30PM 
• Wednesday, November 27 between 7AM and 10:30PM 

We look forward to making your holiday one to remember with Eat’n Park Thanksgiving desserts!  

At Eat’n Park, one day that’s close to our heart is November 11. Wondering whether Eat’n Park has any Veterans Day deals? You bet! In fact, to show our appreciation and gratitude, all former and current military personnel receive 10% off for themselves and their entire party each time they dine in — for the entire month of November!

How to receive the November Veterans Discount: 

• Proof of service is required, so please be prepared to show your Military ID or your Veteran Designation on your driver’s license.  
• We will also extend this discount to service members who arrive in uniform.  
• The 10% discount will be applied to all meals on the check, so our veterans and active-duty service members are welcome to bring their families to dine with them.  
• While this offer cannot be combined with any other coupon offer or discount, it can be used in combination with our free coffee for voters on Election Day, Tuesday, November 5, and free Smiley Cookie for veterans on Veterans Day, Monday, November 11.  

This offer is valid for dine-in only November 1–30, 2024. 

Free Smiley Cookie for Veterans! 

All veterans who visit us on Veterans Day (November 11) will ALSO receive a free Smiley Cookie on us! This gesture of sharing a Smile is just a small token of our sincere gratitude for our veterans and current military personnel for their selfless service to our country.  

We Salute Our Veteran Team Members!  

Many veterans are also Eat’n Park team members! We would like to introduce you to just a few of the veterans you may encounter at our restaurants. We’re so appreciative of their service to our country as well as their ability to create Smiles for our guests every day! 

We here at Eat’n Park are so honored to have such dedicated team members who create Smiles at our restaurants every day, and many of them are veterans who served in the armed forces.  

This November, we want to share the stories of some of these very special team members and thank them for their service!   

Greg

Military Branch: Served in the Marine Corps for 7.5 years and in the Navy Reserves for over 9 years

Eat’n Park Title:  Dishwasher, Moon Township

Number of Years with Eat’n Park: 13 

Favorite Eat’n Park Menu Item: Spaghetti

What Makes You Smile? My fellow team members that take the initiative to help out make me Smile!

Rick

Military Branch: Served in the U.S. Navy 

Eat'n Park Title: Cook at Robinson Eat'n Park

Number of Years with Eat'n Park: 3.5 years

Favorite Eat'n Park Menu Item: Superburger with fries

What Makes You Smile? My fellow team members!

Anita

Military Branch: Served in the U.S. Air Force for 21+ years

Eat'n Park Title: General Manager, New Stanton Eat'n Park

Number of Years with Eat'n Park: 18 years 

Favorite Eat'n Park Menu Item: Chicken Bruschetta

What Makes You Smile? My family, including my kids and grandkids, and my Eat'n Park family make me Smile! 

Ray

Military Branch: Served in the Army National Guard and U.S. Air Force

Eat'n Park Title: Cook, Weirton Eat'n Park

Number of Years with Eat'n Park: 5 years 

Favorite Eat'n Park Menu Item: Turkey Club

What Makes You Smile? Doing my job to the best of my ability makes me Smile!

Ben

Military Branch: Served in the  U.S. Air Force for 2 years

Eat'n Park Title: Assistant Manager, Latrobe Eat'n Park

Number of Years with Eat'n Park: 11 months

Favorite Eat'n Park Menu Item: Buffalo Chicken Wrap

What Makes You Smile? Getting to make connections and interact with new people each and every day is what makes me Smile!

Thank you for your service! 

It's finally here!

After seven months of closure and construction, our BRAND-NEW Collier Township Eat’n Park is open on Washington Pike! Back in April, we knocked down the old location — built in 1956! — and replaced it with a new and improved building in the same spot!

Eat’n Park Project Manager Rachel Cooper says it’s been so much fun to watch the area go from rubble to restaurant. 

“From moving out almost 9,000 cubic yards of dirt to pouring the slab, it’s surreal,” says Rachel. “Even seeing it now, it looks so amazing!”

What’s New at Collier Township Eat’n Park?

The brand-new space includes an expanded back of house for team members, better parking, a Pickup Window, and. . . . *drum roll please*. . . the return of the Salad Bar, which has been closed for nearly five years! Eat’n Park not only brought it back, but they also made it better. The new Salad Bar is now double-sided to serve more guests!

General Manager Elliot Feschuk says there’s a lot that goes into building a restaurant from scratch, and he would know — he’s been with the company for 24 years, starting as a dishwasher at 15 before going to culinary school and working his way up to GM through Eat’n Park’s Management Training Program.

“There are things you take for granted,” says Elliot. “You look around and think, ‘I guess we have to order the little pie signs!’ Everything is new! And we’ve hired so many great new team members. A lot of times you hire one or two at a time, and we were able to hire 60!” 

Yep, 60 NEW team members! Rachel and Elliot believe both new and returning team members will love the new back-of-house setup. 

“Sandy, one of our long-term team members, cried when we closed, just because of the history,” says Rachel. “I saw her yesterday, and she was in happy tears. She’s so excited she has this space to cook in and be proud of in Collier Township, so she can make new memories.”

“The team members are ecstatic!” says Elliot. “The old back of house was   not user-friendly and a lot to work around. The new one is much more spacious!”

Salad Bar, Pickup Window, and New Parking at Collier Township Eat’n Park

When it comes to amenities guests will be excited for, Rachel and Elliot agree the Salad Bar is something to behold. 

“Anyone who has stopped by, from vendors to construction, they always mention the Salad Bar!” says Rachel. 

“The old one was hidden away in the back of the corner,” says Elliot. “This one has so much more room for guests!”

Another perk for guests is the parking lot. The old parking area was a bit intense and narrow; this one is perfect for takeout and busy guests on the go. 

“It’s so much more convenient for families,” Rachel. “The layout of the parking lot flows much better to get in, get out, and get through the Pickup Window!”

Most of all, both Rachel and Elliot are thrilled for what the Collier Township Eat’n Park will bring to the community.

“There aren’t a lot of family restaurant options around here,” says Rachel, “and Eat’n Park wanted to invest back into this community with an updated restaurant for families. After all, where else can kids leave with a free Smiley Cookie?”

Place an order today to try the NEW Pickup Window at Collier Township Eat'n Park! 

It’s an annual Eat’n Park tradition...the return of our Monster Mash Cookies!  

Pick up a dozen of these fa-boo-lous faces — featuring Jack-O-Lantern, Monster, and Mummy Cookies — at your local Eat’n Park!  

Want to order bulk cookies for your trick-or-treaters? Visit SmileyCookie.com to browse more Halloween Smiley Cookie options! 

Looking to keep your wallet as full as your appetite? We have dinner for $10.99 and under, available for takeout, pickup, or dine-in! 

Superburger - $9.99 with one side 

A classic since 1949, we’ve really taken this burger to the next level. Our famous double-decker now comes served with two fresh, hand-pressed burgers topped with melted cheese, pickles, shredded lettuce, and our Sauce Supreme. 

Cheeseburger - $9.99 with one side 

You can’t go wrong with this classic! Our Cheeseburger features two fresh, hand-pressed burgers topped with the cheese of your choice, lettuce, and tomato. 

Pot Roast Sandwich - $10.99 with one side 

This sandwich comes with shredded pot roast on grilled Italian bread, covered with gravy. 

Chargrilled Chicken Sandwich - $9.49 with one side 

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

Roasted Hot Turkey Sandwich - $10.49  

A comfort food classic! We layer roasted turkey on grilled Italian bread and top it with a helping of homestyle gravy. 

Grilled Chicken - $10.99 

We serve a seasoned grilled chicken breast with your choice of two sides and Italian bread, all for $10.99! 

It’s okay to admit it: You LOVE pumpkin. We do, too! Give us all the pumpkin spice flavors this season, including these desserts just waiting for your fork or spoon.  

Pumpkin Pie 

This classic pie comes packed with rich pumpkin filling and crowned with whipped topping.   

Pumpkin Crème Pie 

Creamy pumpkin poured into a graham cracker crust! 

Pumpkin Cheesecake  

A twist on a classic, our Pumpkin Cheesecake comes topped with praline streusel, pecans, and caramel drizzle.   

Pumpkin Milkshake 

We took the flavor of pumpkin pie and put it into a milkshake — hand-dipped and drizzled with caramel inside the glass! 

Pumpkin Chai 

Hot or iced, the sweet and spiced blend of our Pumpkin Chai is sure to get you in the mood for the season.

Deals so good, they might make you jump out of your chair! Enjoy these meals for under $10! 

Chargrilled Chicken Sandwich ($9.99) 

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

Philly Scrambler ($9.99)

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.

Western Breakfast Wrap ($8.99)

Meat Lover's Breakfast Wrap ($9.99)

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

Veggie Breakfast Wrap ($8.99)

Griddle Smile ($9.99)

Original Breakfast Smile ($8.99)

Eggs Breakfast ($6.99)

Breakfast Combo ($6.99)

Eggs Benedict ($9.99)

Cinnamon Apple Waffles ($9.99)

Bananas Foster French Toast ($7.99)

Coconut Crème Pancakes ($7.99)

Soup Quarts ($7.99)

Choose from Chicken Noodle, Chili, or Soup of the day!

Kids' Meals ($3.99)

Choose from our Cheese Quesadilla, Spaghetti, Jr. Superburger, and more! 

Fall aboard! We’re all in on fall! That’s right, we’re excited for cooler temps, football, and new flavors, like the ones found in our NEW Fall Menu! 

Apple Chicken Salad 

This salad includes mixed greens layered with marinated Granny Smith apples, crumbled bacon, feta cheese, dried cranberries, and sliced almonds, served with apple cider vinaigrette and your choice of grilled or herb-crusted chicken breast. 

Rosemary Chicken 

We top a tender, seasoned boneless chicken breast with sauteed mushrooms and a scrumptious rosemary white wine cream sauce, all served with your choice of two sides and Italian bread.   

Pittsburgh Turkey Sandwich 

Yinz hungry? Smoked turkey, crinkle-cut French fries, chipotle slaw, and Swiss cheese are all stacked high on grilled Italian bread. 

Pittsburgh Grilled Cheese 

Jeet yet? Pepper jack and provolone cheeses, crinkle-cut French fries, and chipotle slaw are all piled on Italian bread for a sandwich yinz will love. 

Caramel Apple Grilled Stickies à la Mode 

It’s a dessert you’ll apple-solutely adore to the core! We top our iconic Grilled Stickies with premium hand-dipped vanilla ice cream, warm cinnamon apples, and caramel sauce. 

Turkey Dinner  

Give thanks for our roasted turkey and stuffing topped with gravy and served with cranberry sauce.  

Hot Roasted Turkey Sandwich   

It’s a comfort food classic! We layer roasted turkey on grilled Italian bread and top it with a helping of homestyle gravy.   

Cinnamon Apple Waffle  

We serve our signature Belgian waffle with the perfect fall topping: warm glazed cinnamon apples and whipped topping.   

Pumpkin Cheesecake  

A twist on a classic, our Pumpkin Cheesecake comes topped with praline streusel, pecans, and caramel drizzle.   

Pumpkin Pie Milkshake  

We took the flavors of pumpkin pie and put them into a milkshake, hand-dipped and made to order!   

Pumpkin Pie  

This classic pie comes packed with rich pumpkin filling and crowned with whipped topping. 

Pumpkin Creme Pie  

Creamy pumpkin filling and whipped topping in a graham cracker crust.  

Dine in, place an order online for takeout, or have your order delivered straight to your door!

Want to get the most out of your order? Of course you do! Try these Eat’n Park ordering hacks during your next visit. 

1. Download our app.  

App users often receive exclusive deals you can’t get anywhere else! Pro-tip: Always have our app downloaded so you never miss a discount! 

2. Rise and shine...and SAVE on the Original Breakfast Smile, Griddle Smile, and Super Griddle Smile weekdays from 7-11AM. 

Get your favorite combination of eggs, breakfast meat, griddle items, home fries, fruit, and toast! So many combinations with SO much to enjoy!  

3. Order the Salad Bar and a kid 10 and under can enjoy it for $7.49.  

Plus, kids 3 and under eat from the Salad Bar for free! It’s a great way to feed the whole family (and to make sure they get their veggies!).    

4. Add the Salad Bar in place of your side for $3.99! 

Torn between ordering the Eat’n Park Salad Bar and another delicious Eat’n Park meal? Why not choose both! When you order a dinner, like a Whale of a Cod or Chicken Bruschetta dinner, add the Salad Bar as your side for $3.99! 

5. Enjoy our Senior Salad Bar from 2 to 5PM on weekdays for guests 55 and up. 

We also have a Senior Super Griddle Smile weekdays from 7 to 11AM for just $9.99, available when you dine in. 

6. Bundle a burger with French fries and a fountain drink or milkshake and SAVE! 

Instead of ordering each item separately, make it a meal deal to save! 

7. When you order an entrée, you get two sides of your choice automatically. 

Yep, choose between soup, apple sauce, a baked potato, and MUCH, MUCH more — at no additional cost!  

Visit our Deals Page for specials and to learn how to get the most out of your order! 

Can you imagine life without Eat’n Park desserts? It’s just not as sweet (or delicious)! For decades, we've been honored to be your dessert destination after high school football games, movies, shows, and more!  

And our desserts have evolved over the years, starting with our Strawberry Pie that our founder’s daughter, Claire Moore, perfected in her Scott Township kitchen in 1954!  

Filled with two pints of strawberries, Strawberry Pie was monumental for a variety of reasons, but one of them includes Eat’n Park being one of the first places to ever receive fresh strawberries by air freight. In 1962, the Strawberry Pie was served in the winter by shipping strawberries from Plant City, Florida.   

Yep, for the first time, you could take Eat’n Park bakery items to go from our bakery case, including pies like Lemon Meringue, Apple, and more!  

We also introduced another game-changing bakery item in 1986...our Smiley Cookie! Then-CEO Jim Broadhurst enjoyed a similar sweet treat as a boy in his hometown of Titusville and decided to bring that taste of nostalgia to Eat’n Park restaurants. 

Since 1986, every child who visits Eat’n Park leaves with a FREE Smiley Cookie, and today we offer a variety of Smiley styles, including Bunny Cookies, Reindeer Cookies, and more!  

Celebrate 75 years of Eat’n Park and desserts when you take a bite into one of our sweet treats.