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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. 

Give Mom the gift of Smiles at Eat’n Park!  

This Mother's Day weekend, treat her to our Salad Bar, Saturday Breakfast Buffet, or Sunday Brunch Buffet packed with her favorites.  

And don’t forget: Moms get a complimentary Smiley Cookie on Sunday, May 10. 

Can’t make it in to Eat’n Park? Our gift cards make a great gift for Mom!  

Plan your Mother’s Day today! 

Every May at Eat’n Park, we celebrate one of our most iconic treats: the Strawberry Pie!  

May 20 might be National Pick Strawberries Day, but at Eat’n Park, we’re making it even easier to get your berry fix.  

All month long, we’re serving up our fresh, legendary Strawberry Pie — plus, other berry‑licious treats like our Strawberry Smiley Cookies! — so you can celebrate without lifting a basket. Swing by and taste the sweetest spring tradition. 

Strawberry Pie 

Two pints of strawberries in every pie! This family recipe was perfected in 1954 by our founder’s daughter, Claire Moore.  

Strawberry Smiley Cookies

Coming soon! Our classic Smiley Cookies decorated with strawberry icing and our signature grin! 

Strawberry Shortcake 

Two slices of pound cake topped with strawberries, a scoop of vanilla ice cream, and whipped topping.  

Strawberry Milkshake 

A classic milkshake blended with strawberry flavoring! 

Strawberry Waffle 

A crisp Belgian waffle topped with strawberries and whipped topping.