Nicky's Grant Street
310 Grant St, Pittsburgh, PA
Crema's Take
“Tucked away on the second floor of a Grant Street office building, Nicky's is an authentic 1950s-style diner that feels like a genuine step back in time, complete with a curved counter and genuine warmth from both staff and regulars who've been coming back for years. The menu delivers honest, well-executed classics—think hearty breakfasts, fresh salads, and a standout Pittsburgh melt—that prioritize quality ingredients and generous portions over pretension, making it equally perfect for a quick coffee break, a full breakfast, or lingering over lunch with a friend.”
What to expect
Classic coffee drinks done right. A laptop-friendly, quick-grab spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast and pastries on the menu. Family friendly.
Google Reviews
Went to Nicky's for lunch today and ordered the first salad on the menu. If you are looking for a feast, this one has everything including the kitchen sink. Fresh ingredients and beautifully presented. I could only finish about 2/3rds of it! Loved that the dressing is served on…
I used to go to Nicky’s all the time when I worked downtown. I love the breakfast options. Now I make a point to go in and still eat there. The friendly atmosphere and diner experience is great when downtown. The sandwiches/wraps are also great!
What a joy it is to find a regular "old school" diner! Located inside an office building on the second floor (enter from the alley), you step into the past once in the door. The long curved 50's style counter, the booths, it's all here. And, let me say, everything was clean and…
Update: Finally went for lunch this week. No surprises here but Nicky's does fantastic with that too - the Pittsburgh melt is delicious. You seriously cannot get a diner-like experience anywhere else in downtown other than at Nicky's. I can't speak for the lunch, but Nicky's…
Went here for breakfast. We ordered the French toast, sausage links, eggs, and coffee. There wasn’t anything outstanding about the breakfast menu, pretty much just the standard breakfast staples, however everything is fairly priced and exactly what you would expect. I thought…
Crema Reviews
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