HOME COOKED BY DONNA

Dan Lloyd, owner of a large local insurance agency and a local property developer, while ordering dinner at Home Cooked by Donna in the winter of 2009, began talking business with the owner. Donna's was originally located in a small space in the 200 block of Homestead and was formerly called Worthy's Ribs. On occasion you can still get some of those great ribs when not sold out. Donna Boyer, owner operator on "Home Cooked by Donna" expressed her interest in operating a "sit down" restaurant in the area, as opposed to just a take out place. Dan, impressed with the diner type home style food and generous portions, told Donna that he hopes she finds a place and can stay in the area. Hoping to keep a business in the area that already had a following, Dan, while ordering another meal a few weeks later, tells Donna that his son owns a building at 406 East 8th Avenue in Munhall, and he could make it a restaurant. The building was formerly operated for over 30 years as the Nite Cap Lounge. In January, the two came to terms on the rent and they hope to make the transition to the new space by May 2010. Construction was begun in January 2010 by Dan and a small crew. Construction took much longer than expected but the new restaurant with seating for 40 opened without much fanfare in September 2010.

Since opening, Donna's has been cranking out some of the best home cooked food in the burg one carefully prepared plate at a time. In addition to the great food the interior is warm and friendly and is just a cozy quiet place to enjoy a meal. While the restaurant doesn't host a parking lot, there is ample on street parking, and the short walk around the block or just down the street is somewhat refreshing in contrast to the mega-lots we have gotten used to. For his efforts, Dan did manage to get one of his favorites on the menu; turkey devonshire. If you like hot roast turkey or homemade meatloaf and potatoes, you'll get none better that at Donna's, and should you manage to eat it all, have a nice nap!

Home Cooked By Donna
406 E. 8th Ave.
Munhall, PA 15120
412-464- 1450
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A small dine in or carry out food establishment family own and operated. Serving fresh, good, & healthy portions of daily "home cooked" meals. Our very diverse menu offers breakfast, lunch, & dinner six days a week.