The Shady Dog

Pittsburgh, PA · Hot dog restaurant

Rating
4.9/5
★★★★★ 4.9
Reviews
20
Rank in Pittsburgh
#56
of 1597 restaurants
City Percentile
90%
rating percentile
Address
The Shady Dog, Pittsburgh, PA 15224
Phone
(412) 818-5132
Status
Closed · Opens 10:30 AM Tue

The Shady Dog is a restaurant located in Pittsburgh, PA. It is one of 1,597 restaurants listed in Pittsburgh. Its 4.9-star rating is above the Pittsburgh city average of 4.3 stars. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

Hours

SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed
MondayClosed
Tuesday10 AM–2 PM
Wednesday10 AM–2 PM
Thursday10 AM–2 PM
Friday10 AM–2 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Ms Miller (Amanda) · Jun 2021

Reopened recently after the pandemic. This place is amazing. The food is amazing. And I cannot say enough about the energy and the vibes you get. Happiness. Please keep doing what you do! It’s extremely refreshing especially nowadays. If you’re driving by, stop. Grab a kielbasa.. John’s way.. that shady sauce is something special. Or try 2 slim shadys with chili and cheese. Great lunch special.

★★★★★ 5.0 Nectarine · Aug 2025

I don't know the guy's name that runs this stand, but he is the friendliest guy. Very kind, treats you like a friend, welcoming, he makes an effort to learn names of regulars and had great report with everyone. He also has a lot of hot dog options. I always get the vegan dog and it's excellent. If you want the vegan one, make sure to tell him to put it on the grill before you get in line because it takes longer to cook. He told me to do this last time and I've done it ever since.

★★★★★ 5.0 Skye Sabatasse · Sep 2025

the best glizzy i’ve ever had. the owner was so energetic and amazing !! will be back 🌭

★★★★★ 5.0 Joseph Malachosky · Apr 2022

A Pittsburgh must! This summer John's open on Saturday but usually it's a weekday lunch spot. Kielbasa with sauce is unbeatable!

★★★★★ 5.0 Stanley Burleigh · Nov 2024

The Food is Great, but The Personality is the Best I've seen in many a year. A Perfect 2 man team. He Talks to his customers, and they reply. It's About Great Relationships, Good staple Food at Great Prices Shady Dog, and his Cat's

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Outdoor Seating ✓ Takeout ✓ Delivery ✓ Lunch ✓ Dinner ✓ Solo Dining ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Comfort Food ✓ Quick Bite ✓ Vegetarian Options ✓ Seating ✓ Table Service ✓ Casual ✓ Trendy ✓ College Students

Services

Hot dog restaurant

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