The least busiest of the breweries we visited, but it was the most interaction we got with staff, a…read morebig plus in my book... From the outside it was non-desript, but the inside revealed a sizeable taproom/restaurant setup with a decent sized bar to go along with it all. Though we did not eat here, we could see they had a nice sized menu and it was made to order. For beers we had each a lager and a dunkel, very good offerings that came in nice cone-shaped glassware - definitely out of the ordinary. Service was spot on and super friendly as we shared our experiences on the day and they genuinely were receptive to the whole discussion. Though it was a little hard to find, it was worth the effort and definitely worth a return trip...

Saturday lunch while in Lawrenceville…read more I'm not usually a burger sit down guy, but in searching for lunch spots in the area, I kept seeing recommends for this place. It started in trying to go to the south side location but it was just a window, and I really wanted to experience the full outing so we doubled back to the strip and Larryville. Anyway - we sat down and were helped immediately by a very animated waitress with red hair? Place is very industrial - large signage and some tv's - kind of like a Buffalo Wild Wings. I ordered the double stack make your own with beef, regular bun, cheddar, bacon and burgher sauce. As my side I swapped for mac and cheese. The food came out fairly quick. The burger was VERY GOOD. Seasoned nicely, stacked high, and really just a solid burger. I added an extra side of the burgher sauce as well to dunk the burger in which was really good too. The macaroni was good - just wasn't hot. The cheese sauce was nice and flavorful, not bland at all Overall - I would come back here. And I would recommend.

Part of the Oliver's Donuts family at Markethouse in Lawrenceville…read more One of the best smash burgers I've ever had. Lots of flavor; seasoning is just right. Mouthwatering beef and cheese. Fries are crispy and yummy. Eat here. Now.

This is a very simple place. They offer burgers and fries. And they do burgers very well. The smash…read moreburger was fantastic. And I loved the sauce they put on it. It was not over cooked and dry. I would highly recommend it as one of the better burgers in the city. All ordering is done via a QR code at a table or at the bar. It is inside of a coffee shop so you can also order coffee or tea. And they have a small selection of canned/bottled beer available as well. I believe they also will deliver over to Row house cinemas and Bierport if you are there as well.

First time in the shop! Very welcoming and helpful staff, I gave them an idea of what I wanted to…read moremake for dinner and they helped me pick the perfect cut of steak! Love the decor in the shop. There were many prepared food options in the fridge, as well as various cuts of meat/preparations of it. We got two sandwiches, the cheesesteak and the marbella. I dont think we ended up with the correct order because we didn't end up with a cheesesteak, but did not realize until we got home. I'm positive that if I went back to the shop they would've remedied the situation, but I didn't feel it was necessary! The sandwich we did end up with was good as well, unsure which one it was though. Very fair prices, and our dog was so happy we brought him home a bone as well! Looking forward to coming back and trying everything they have to offer.

Fat Butcher sells meats from pasture-raised cows, lamb, pigs, chicken, and others that are sourced…read morefrom local farmers in Western Pennsylvania. The business practices whole-animal, nose-to-tail butchery that respects the animals. Even bones and fat are used. My husband and I shopped here one time. On a Saturday afternoon, we drove around the neighborhood for 30 minutes before we found a paid parking spot. Other customers were inside the store, but the employees in the store served us promptly and politely. We saw cuts of beef, pork, lamb, and poultry as well as sandwiches, soups, spices, maple syrup, etcetera. We did not see as many unique meats as larger butcher shops sell. Prices were OK. We bought beef skewers and cooked them at home. We thought that the quality of the meat could have been better, but we liked the juiciness and flavors.

Hey friends! I wanted something with a Pittsburgh stamp on it before I headed home. A Yelp search…read moreled me here to this eclectic spot with delicious food. Pittsburgh Sandwich Society runs a kitchen out of Strange Roots Experiential Ale which is a small locally-owned distillery. Once you enter, you'll scan a QR code to order online. Don't waste time like me waiting for a server lol. I ordered the In-An-Aht burger which features spring mix, their society sauce, American cheese and tomato. The burger was SO GOOD. All the ingredients had the perfect portions and came together beautifully. It was a perfect medium-well cook. The fries are hand cut and delicious. My only distaste was that fries were veryyyyy salty. +Customer service was amazing! +Limited Free Parking out front and in a nearby alley. +Plenty of tables for dine-in +Free boardgames to play +Beautiful patio with plenty seating I'm excited to return for the patio in the summer when I return to PA. I hope you enjoy!

Been a while since I've been to Pittsburgh sandwich Society due to me moving. Ive always enjoyed…read moretheir burgers and chicken sandwiches. However I had to come down for the fish sandwich. They don't open until 4, but you can place orders online hours before then. Picked up food around 4:20. By time we got home, the fish maintained its crispness. I was actually quite impressed with how well it was prepared. Nice and flaky but didn't fall apart. The bun it comes on is well proportion with the fish. The only thing I could've went without, was the macaroni salad topped on the fish. However, the food here never disappoints. I'll be back.

BEST SMASHBURGER IN PITTSBURGH…read more It would be hard to convince me otherwise. As soon as you step into the unassuming, corner burger spot, you feel instantly teleported into a retro spot. The colors, dining furniture, even the menu transports you back in time and feels so cozy. Order at the front with the cashier and drinks are bottled in the cooler next to it. Very small dining room but they are some tables outside. Street parking is pretty available outside and fries are a must. You truly can't do better than this!

This place kitschy and cute. It's pretty small with about three booths and a bunch of barstools to…read moresit at the counter. The small staff were all very friendly. I even talked to one of them while he was on break for a while. They seem like they really like to be there and enjoy their job. I ordered a cheeseburger with everything minus pickles, chili cheese hotdog with mustard and onions and some french fries and a chocolate shake..... don't judge me lol. It's a smash burger so if you're hungry, maybe get a double the onions that come with it are grilled, which was a nice surprise and the sauce they put on the burger was really good. The hotdog had a nice snap to it which I don't care either way, but I know some people are big on that the chili had no beans which is the only way to have it when it comes to a hotdog or french fries and it's made by the local restaurant up the street brothMonger. Everything is made fresh to order even the fries. And the chocolate milkshake was made with actual chocolate ice cream same with vanilla and strawberry. I'll definitely be back to try the onion rings because they looked delicious and served with ranch from a local spot.

Applewood Smoke Burger is a burger counter tucked away inside the back of Park Place Pub in…read moreHighland Park. It's a different menu and different register from park place pub. There's no signage outside for applewood so I consider it an almost burger speakeasy! The service here is pretty fast - we ordered a little after 5pm on a Sunday and got our food and finished it all before 6pm! The burgers we got were so flavorful and delicious and we were are blown away by this hidden gem!! My applewood burger was incredible and the maple sauce was delightful. I'm so glad we discovered this place and I would go back!!

November 2025: lightly edited realtime notes:…read more - This is like a pop-up restaurant that is inside of a bar. - Buffalo wings, Nashville hot wings. The wings are cooked perfectly. The sauce is weak. The fact that the wings are crispy and fried and 100% dead-on makes up for the weak sauce. All things considered, 4.2. Could be 4.6 to 4.8 with decent sauce. In retrospect, having tasted the sauce as a side (below) I think they tossed the wings in the sauce when they were too hot, kind of denatured things, and got too much oil in it. The sauce is actually very good, and these wings could have been a notch or two better if they had let them cool for just a hot second before tossing them. These wings have the potential to be some of the very best in the city. - Onion rings here are just absolutely perfect. Think of the best a Burger King onion ring could be, and these are four notches up from that. - The french fries are OK. - The side of buffalo sauce that they brought us from the kitchen is so much better than how the wings came out; I am presuming that the wings were tossed in the sauce too hot, and not enough. These guys actually have a great buffalo sauce. - I got the Smashburger. Cheese, lettuce, pickles and their special sauce. No substitutions permitted. This burger is excellent and exactly what I wanted. 10 of 10, would totally order again. - One of our group got the signature applewood burger."It's delicious!" - Another got the farmhouse burger and seems to be completely tickled with it. "It's really good. How can you go wrong with bacon and egg on a burger?" Unfortunately, restaurant was out of the cheese sauce tonight. We observed that the cheese sauce would've made it "fire." - J got the Cajun burger. "Awesome. Very good!" He wishes he would've asked them to add bacon to it.

How did it take me this long to find this place? What a great sandwich spot in the heart of…read moreLawrenceville! Great beer, great food and a nice atmosphere made for the perfect experience. We got the Steak Cibatta and Burger of the Month (Two Smashed Patties, Bakers Thick Sliced Bacon, American Cheese, Fried Egg, Garlic Mayo, Martins Potato Roll) and both were delicious! Steak was cooked perfectly and the ciabatta roll paired perfectly. Burger was basically a breakfast burger but had THICK slices of bacon, almost like pork belly, which was unique. Add a side of hush puppies, didn't know I could get them so good up north!, and we will be coming back for more soon!

Cute casual spot! I love all the different sandwiches they have and they have a good menu of beers…read moreand ciders and drinks too. They have something for everyone and it's very spacious so you can have large groups. They have special sandos sometimes too. Service is good and fast too. It's cool that their kitchen is open so you can see it all happen.

3.5 stars. Loaded is a restaurant inside the food hall Lawrence Hall. It serves American-fusion…read morefoods such as Korean corn dogs, fried chicken, smashburger, and fries. Customers may order foods from Loaded either online or at the counter. My husband's order arrived at our table after a reasonable time. He ate the Simple Smashy smashburger, fries, and a bacon-ranch corn dog. Perhaps he should have ordered a burger that contained more toppings. The fries were plain and nicely crispy. The corn dog had a crunchy panko coating, ranch-dressing drizzle, bacon crumbles, and scallions. He thought that the foods tasted OK and he ate about half of them, and I thought that they tasted good.

While being at the hall and ordering sushi, I QR'ed to see the menus of the other counters and…read morefound this place and the corn dogs. One of the ones that I keyed was the street corn dog. Ordered it via QR code and it came somewhat quick. Good flavor with the corn topping and the spicy sauce with cheese, and the beef dog inside was good as well with a nice saltiness.

Dare I say this is the best burger place in Pittsburgh?…read more Might be. Whenever I want a burger I'm always ordering from here. I also enjoy the shoestring fries with cheese. Yum,

Awesome smash burgers. Super quick, always friendly and clean. Love stopping in for a delicious…read moreeasy dinner. Smash sauce is banging and fries are elite.

Tessaro's showed me exactly what people mean when they talk about Pittsburgh hospitality. Im…read morevisiting from California and they treated me with the type of authenticity that it honestly felt like I'd been going there for years. And the burger? Legendary. Packed with flavor, juice, and everything you hope a great neighborhood spot nails. Jim (my server) was the kind of person who makes a meal stick with you - he took the time to talk, share a few stories, and make me feel completely at home. Overall, just a phenomenal experience. One of those meals that stays with you long after you leave the city.

Burger best in Pgh. Jammed on a Saturday but moved well / sat at bar and we were well taken care…read moreof!