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The NFL Draft is coming to Pittsburgh, and Eat’n Park is ready to help fans start their day with a Smile!

For local fans and out of town visitors alike who are looking for a satisfying meal before a full day of Draft festivities, select Eat’n Park locations will offer our Draft Day Breakfast Buffet on Thursday and Friday, April 23 and 24. 

The Eat’n Park Draft Day Breakfast Buffet features a wide variety of morning favorites, including waffles, pancakes, breakfast meats, fruit, and more! With convenient locations and something for everyone, Eat’n Park will help you kick off Draft Day right.

The following Eat’n Park locations will offer our Draft Day Breakfast Buffet on Thursday and Friday from 7 – 11AM:

• Avalon – 1002 Ohio River Boulevard Pittsburgh, PA 15202
• Cranberry (Marshall Twp.) – 19085 Perry Highway Mars, PA 16046
• McKnight – 7370 McKnight Road Pittsburgh, PA 15237 
• Moon Township – 9516 University Boulevard Moon Township, PA 15108  
• Robinson – 100 Park Manor Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15205  
• Shaler – 930 Butler Street Etna, PA 15223  
• Waterfront – 245 East Waterfront Drive Homestead, PA 15120  

In addition to the restaurants listed above, these Eat’n Park locations will offer the Draft Day Breakfast Buffet on Friday only from 7 – 11AM:

• Banksville – 1250 Banksville Road Pittsburgh, PA 15216  
• Monroeville – 3987 Monroeville Boulevard Monroeville, PA 15146  
• North Huntingdon – 8891 Route 30 Irwin, PA 15642  
• South Hills – 301 South Hills Village Pittsburgh, PA 15241  
• Whitehall – 5100 Clairton Boulevard Pittsburgh, PA 15236

Are you heading downtown on Saturday or Sunday? Nearly all Eat’n Park locations will offer our Breakfast Buffet from 7 – 11AM on Saturday and our Brunch Buffet from 9AM – 2 PM on Sunday. Visit our locations page to find an Eat’n Park near you!

Before the picks start coming in, make Eat’n Park part of your Draft Day game plan. The coffee will be hot, the buffet will be ready, and our incredible team members will be there to serve you with a Smile!

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We know you’re adjusting to new routines and schedules – and we are too! With the latest requirements, we’ve had to make a few changes to our operating hours and offerings.

For starters, all of our locations are now offering takeout service only until further notice. We will continue to make decisions regarding our service style as we get new information from the CDC and from state governments.

In addition, all of our locations will have modified hours and will be open from 10am-8pm.

With breaking news about COVID-19 constantly developing, starting on March 23, we will be temporarily closing the following locations:

Pennsylvania

• Bridgeville 
• Franklin
• Hermitage
• Erie - Peach Street
• Warren
• Altoona
• Dubois
• Clarion 
• Johnstown (Scalp Ave.)
• Please visit our nearby Westmont location on Minno drive!
• McKnight Rd. (Northbound) 
• Our McKnight Road Southbound location, complete with Pickup Window, is open! 

There  are many other Eat’n Park locations nearby to satisfy your Eat’n Park cravings. Click here to see the location of your nearest Eat’n Park.

As we navigate through these uncertain times, we all could use a smile. We are here for you! We’re going to get through this together! We appreciate your business, and still love making you smile!

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While Eat’n Park is widely known as The Place For Smiles and Smiley Cookies, we’re also known as a great place to work!

We’re happy to announce that we have recently been recognized nationally for our best practices in employee retention by winning the 2018 Best Practices Award in the family dining category. This award was presented to us by Transforming Data Into Knowledge (TDN2K), the leading provider of human capital and workforce analytics for the food service industry.

The Best Practices Awards recognize consistently superior performance results among hundreds of companies tracked by TDn2K. Companies were evaluated on hourly and management retention, compensation, diversity and year-over-year improvement.

Did you know that Eat’n Park has one of the lowest turnover rates in the restaurant industry, and more than 400 of our team members have been with us for 25 years or more? In addition to competitive salaries, benefits packages, and flexible work schedules, we aim to provide our team members the tools they need to succeed, including education and training, which can lead to advancement opportunities!

Long story short, we’re a great place to work and we want your smile! Click here to learn more about joining our Eat’n Park family!
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In need of a last minute gift?  Don't stress! We've got you covered - with Eat'n Park e-gift cards!

Eat'n Park e-gift cards are delivered almost instantly, and they're available all day, every day! Simply choose which design you want on your e-gift card, select a value, and personalize it with your own holiday message. Then print it out yourself or have it emailed directly to your recipient, who can print the card or just redeem it directly from their mobile device.

What can we say, we make gift-giving easy! Click here to order your e-gift card now.


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New Banksville Eat'n Park

Our new restaurant is bursting with character and innovation and we can't wait for you to see it!

New features include:
• A pick-up window, allowing you to enjoy great takeout from Eat’n Park without ever leaving your car!
• A more spacious lobby.
• A private dining room for meetings and events.
• More flexible seating for larger parties and families.
• Free WiFi
• A larger parking lot.
• New kitchen technology that allows us to exclusively offer you new menu items!

Grand Opening Deals & Coupons

We're also offering this coupon for a free appetizer with the purchase of two entrées to all of our loyal Banksville guests. We appreciate your patience as we've worked to open our new restaurant!




But the deals don't stop there! We're offering four weeks of free deals through our pickup window*:
• 11/7 – 11/12: Free Coffee
• 11/13 – 11/19: Free cup of soup with any purchase
• 11/20 – 11/26: Free side of chips with any purchase
• 11/27 – 12/3: Free cup of chili with any purchase

*Offers only valid through our pickup window. Purchase must be made. Offers only valid at the Banksville Eat'n Park. 

Meet Smiley

Smiley is also joining in on the opening fun, with appearances on November 6th, 7th, and 8th, from 6-8 PM.  Bring the family – you can take photos with Smiley or decorate your very own Smiley Cookie!

Stop by and visit us soon - an entirely new dining experience awaits you at 1250 Banksville Road!

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Congratulations, Jim!


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Our Banksville team members at our ground breaking ceremony

Draft illustration of the future Banksville Eat’n Park

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It's hard to believe we've been serving up Strawberry Pie for 60 years!

I’m Bill Moore - the Director of Safety and Security at Eat’n Park. I have a lot of great memories of Eat’n Park. My grandfather, Larry Hatch, founded Eat'n Park in 1949, so, as you may imagine, this company is an important part of my family’s history.

I started with the company in 1979 as a dishwasher, and I soon met a waitress who turned out to be the girl of my dreams. I married her 10 years later. My brother in-law met his wife while working at Eat'n Park, too. My wife's parents met at the Bridgeville Eat'n Park as teenagers. In the last 60 years, more than 22 members of my family have worked for Eat'n Park. In 2008, my son Ryan became the 4th generation of our family to work for the company.

I take great pride in my family’s history with Eat'n Park, but one of the greatest contributions my family has given Eat'n Park is the Strawberry Pie. My mother came up with the recipe in our kitchen at home. My father, Bob Moore, tested many types of strawberry glazes that were, in his words, "god-awful." He came home and asked my mom, Claire, if she could do better, and boy, did she ever! She made several pies and submitted them to our neighbors in Scott Township. When the comments came back - “too sweet,” “too tart,” etc., Mom hung in there to perfect the recipe. After quite a few rounds and many taste tests later, the neighbors finally all agreed that she had produced a delicious pie. I guess our guests agree, too. It’s become a favorite of so many people.

Bill and his Mom, Claire, with the now-famous Strawberry Pie.

A little known fact about our Strawberry Pie is that Eat'n Park was one of the first places ever to receive fresh strawberries (or any other produce for that matter) by air freight. In 1962, Eat'n Park served fresh Strawberry Pie throughout the winter, with strawberries shipped from Plant City, Florida. At the time, this was unheard of. Another little known fact is that I make the best Strawberry Pie in the company. It must be in my genes!

Bill Moore
Director of Safety & Security


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We care about our team members and their education, which is why every year we grant over $50,000 in academic scholarships to students who are working for us. We recognize the importance of education in our communities and we believe that making an investment in our team members is essential to the growth of our company.

This year we gave out 43 scholarships to college students and graduating high school seniors.  Best of luck to the following recipients who will be starting their college careers this fall: 

•  Kelsey Butler, North Huntingdon Restaurant - Hempfield Area High School
•  Cassandra Coban, South Hills Restaurant - Brashear High School
•  Matthew Come, North Huntingdon Restaurant - Greensburg Central Catholic
   High School
•  Leanne Crawford, Hampton Township Restaurant - Deer Lakes High School
•  Crystal David, Washington Restaurant - McGuffey High School
•  Jessica Durigon, Uniontown Restaurant - Uniontown Area High School
•  Jacob Fricioni, Cranberry Restaurant - Seneca Valley Senior High School
•  Samantha Gavin, McKnight Road (Northbound) Restaurant - Shaler Area
   High School
•  Erin Gramm, Whitehall Restaurant - Thomas Jefferson High School
•  Megan McNerney, Whitehall Restaurant - Baldwin High School
•  Lisamarie Moss, Whitehall Restaurant- Thomas Jefferson High School
•  Benjamin Nickel, Cranberry Restaurant - Seneca Valley Senior High School
•  Kasey Rhodamer, Somerset Restaurant - Somerset Area High School
•  Tyler Smith, Natrona Heights Restaurant - Knoch High School
•  Karianne Sulkowski, Somerset Restaurant - Shanksville-Stonycreek
   High School
•  Sha’Raya Taylor, McKnight Road (Northbound) Restaurant - The
   Neighborhood Academy
•  Kendall Uhler, McKnight Road (Northbound) Restaurant - North Hills Senior
   High School
•  Eryne Wiethorn, Robinson Restaurant - West Allegheny Senior High School
•  Shante Wright, Monroeville Restaurant - The Neighborhood Academy

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At Eat’n Park, we take food allergies and sensitivities very seriously. We want every guest to feel comfortable in our restaurants, which is why we not only train our managers regarding allergens, but we also use separate color coded cutting boards, tongs and spatulas to ensure there is no cross contamination when we prepare meals for guests who have a food sensitivity. 

In fact, we’d like to think that there’s something for everyone on our menu, including options for those who need to follow a gluten-free diet. So this month, in honor of Celiac Awareness Month, we’d like to share some of our most popular celiac-friendly menu items.

For those of you who don’t know what celiac disease is, it’s an autoimmune disorder of the small intestine that causes an intolerance to gluten, which is a protein found in wheat, rye, and barley. The National Institutes of Health estimates that celiac disease affects approximately 1% of the U.S. population.  A growing number of people are being diagnosed with the disease every day, which is why we feel it’s so important to have options on our menu to suit a gluten-free diet.  So, what are they?

First up is our Rosemary Chicken. Our grilled chicken breast (or two, if you’re hungry!) is seasoned with rosemary, black pepper, canola oil, sautéed mushrooms and white wine sauce. Served with your choice of two sides, it’s no wonder this is a guest favorite.

Speaking of sides, we have plenty of gluten-free options. Choose from applesauce, baked potato, bean medley, carrots, coleslaw, corn, cottage cheese, fresh broccoli, sugar snap peas, mashed potatoes, and garden salad (without croutons).

Next are our burgers. Yep, you read that right. We offer a fantastic gluten-free bun, which means you can sink your teeth into a juicy burger without any consequences. Plus, you can sub our gluten-free bun for toast, sandwiches, or anything else in between. *

Another popular gluten-free menu item is our Chicken & Strawberry Salad! This perennial favorite boasts grilled julienne slices of tender chicken breast with fresh ripe strawberries, sliced almonds and our warm poppy and sesame seed dressing. It’s the perfect salad for a warm spring day!

And don’t think we forgot about breakfast! All of our omelettes are gluten-free. Choose from the Western, Meat Lover’s, Ham & Cheese, Veggies, Cheese, or make your own! Or enjoy a breakfast sandwich with our gluten-free bun. Yum!

Finally, we have our chili. We make our chili from scratch every single day, which means we are using real, gluten-free ingredients. Add a cup or bowl to your meal or grab a quart to go!

To view our entire celiac menu, click here.

And, if you’re following a gluten-free diet or have a food allergy, please be sure to tell your server when you order, so that a manager can speak to you.  This will ensure that your meal is prepared properly.

*Due to the high cost of gluten-free items, there is a small ($.50) upcharge on our gluten-free buns. But trust us, they’re worth it!



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Spring is almost here and with it brings youth sports leagues. We love helping local kids and their families live healthy, active lifestyles, which is why every Eat’n Park restaurant has funds set aside to support at least one youth sports team! So if your team needs a uniform sponsor, give us a call! 

Last year, we sponsored 100 local youth sports teams. Sponsorships are on a first come, first serve basis, so act fast! Click here to find the phone number for your local Eat’n Park.

Good luck this season!
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The holidays are here and if you are like me, you are trying to find the perfect gift for everyone on your list. You’ve got the mailman, the babysitter, the teacher, and many more. So what do you get those people? Eat’n Park gift cards!

And for a limited time, you’ll get a FREE $5 bonus card with every $25 in Eat’n Park gift card purchases at our restaurants. It’s like a reward for being such a great gift-giver! Bonus cards are valid from January 1 through March 31, 2013. So you have a full three months to use them!

You’ll get one $5 bonus card for every $25 in gift card purchases, regardless of the denomination. So, if you buy five $5 cards, you’ll get one bonus card. Buy $100 worth of gift cards, and you’ll get four $5 bonus cards. You get the picture.

But here’s the catch: We only have a limited supply of bonus cards, and we can’t make substitutions. So when they’re gone, they’re gone! Stop in to your local Eat’n Park today to get yours, then relax – holiday gift-giving doesn’t get any easier than this!

* Bonus cards are only available at Eat’n Park restaurant locations. This offer is not available with online gift card orders. Bonus cards may be redeemed one per check from January 1 – March 31, 2013. Multiple bonus cards cannot be redeemed on the same check.

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You may have already heard (or seen) – we’ve remodeled our Squirrel Hill restaurant on Murray Avenue! We decided it was time to give this location a facelift – after all, we’ve been in the community for over 30 years and haven’t changed a thing…until now! Let’s start with the outside and work our way in.

We’ve completely resurfaced the outside of our restaurant with stone, giving it an updated look to match the feel of Squirrel Hill. We also tapped into our inspiration from The Porch and Hello Bistro and added garage doors to give guests a chance to enjoy “open air” seating. There are also a handful of bistro tables if you would rather be sitting completely outside. Sounds inviting, doesn’t it?

Moving inside, you’ll find that same feel with an updated salad bar, new restrooms, new booths, tables, and chairs, a new counter with flat screen TV, a takeout station and a new community wall!

Check out the before and after pictures – you’ll definitely want to stop by and see us in person! And speaking of stopping by to see us, why not also see Smiley! Smiley will be visiting on Thursday, August 2nd, 2012 from 5-8 PM. Hope to see you soon!

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The wait is over…it’s time to introduce you to our newest addition to the Eat’n Park family: Hello Bistro! Located on Forbes Avenue in Oakland, Hello Bistro is a casual, street-front restaurant designed to incorporate two of Eat’n Park’s favorite menu items: the salad bar and famous (and award-winning!) burgers. Hello Bistro was also designed to fit in urban areas where we can’t fit a traditional Eat’n Park.




So, what’s Hello Bistro all about? Well, they’re like our sassy cousin – they’ve got some classic Eat’n Park favorites, with more than a few new twists thrown in…plus a little bit of attitude for good measure!


Let’s start with the classics. You can find our Superburgers, Ranch Dressing, Potato Soup, Coffee, and of course Mini Smiley Cookies at Hello Bistro.

As for some of the twists…Hold on to your seats ladies and gentlemen: Hello Bistro serves beer and wine! So for any of you who have always wanted to enjoy a nice cold beer with your Superbuger, Hello Bistro is your place.

Hello Bistro also serves up an extensive salad bar featuring 55 toppings. The best part: whether you get 5 or 15 toppings, the price is the same! What can we say…making people smile must just be in our blood!


In addition to burgers and salads, Hello Bistro offers up grilled sandwiches, breakfast (available all day), and milkshakes & floats. We are super excited about this new addition to Eat’n Park Hospitality Group, and we hope you’ll give it a try. Learn more at http://www.hellobistro.com/, or join Hello Bistro’s email club today!

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We care about our team members. A lot. Which is why every year we grant over $50,000 in academic scholarships to students who are working for us. We believe that making an investment in our team members is essential to the growth of our company.

This year we gave out 59 scholarships to college students and graduating high school seniors. Best of luck to the following recipients who will be starting their college careers this fall:

• Aliecia Anderson, Whitehall Restaurant - West Mifflin High School
• Benjamin Balish, Hampton Restaurant - Pine Richland High School
• Pamela Bonnett, Penn Hills Restaurant - Penn Hills High School
• Caitlyn Braun, McKnight Road Restaurant - Shaler High School
• Sarah Bruff, Austintown, OH Restaurant - Austintown Fitch High School
• Alyson Burchell, North Versailles Restaurant - East Allegheny High School
• Leah DeSantis, North Huntingdon Restaurant - Norwin High School
• Nina Italiano, Greensburg Restaurant - Hempfield Area High School
• Laura Littell, Weirton, WV Restaurant - Brooke High School
• Ashley Martin, Wheeling, WV Restaurant - Wheeling Central Catholic
• Stephanie McGee, McKnight Road Restaurant - Shaler High School
• Kenneth Petris, Canonsburg Restaurant - Canon McMillian High School
• Samantha Reich, New Castle Restaurant - Lawrence County Career & Tech Center
• Karly Sarver, Austintown, OH Restaurant - Jackson Milton
• Samantha Szumigalski, Franklin Park Restaurant - Eden Christian Academy
• Leeza Tokarski, Waterfront Restaurant - Obama Academy

Congratulations to ALL of our scholarship winners!


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