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    Cupka's Cafe II

    3.5 (55 reviews)
    InexpensiveSports Bars
    Open 10:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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    CUPKA'S CAFE II ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Loud
    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials

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    Hot garlic parm wings
    Trish L.

    Came in for an EAGLES SUNDAY!! Our servers were the most friendly and attentive ladies. My dad and I split the classic 1 with no swiss and an order of hot garlic parm wings. The sandwich was great. The rye bread was lightly toasted and the red pepper relish was just the right amount of heat. The wing flavor was great and they were a decent size. We wished they were a little more crispy, but they were definitely a solid 8/10 as is. The fries were pretty good! They were lightly seasoned, but also not super crispy. They have two bathrooms, one downstairs and one outside. My dad said the one outside was clean, but the con is that you have to walk outside to get there. The decor inside is great. You can tell they love sports. The vibe is exactly what you want for a game day. I'll be back!

    Ria F.

    We visited for the first time during the St Practice Day Pierogi Crawl. The ladies who were working there were super nice and the atmosphere was chill but fun. I'm sure it's busier at night but we enjoyed our daytime visit.

    a menu and a bottle of beer
    Julie Anna E.

    Really fun atmosphere! If you're an Eagles fan in Pittsburgh I definitely recommend! The drinks are cheap and it's a really fun game day atmosphere The food is okay. The apps are decent. The burgers are eh. Definitely more of a drink spot though! I love coming here on game days and watching the birds!

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    Madison H.

    Stopped here after a wedding to get a drink with my boyfriend to watch the Penguins game. I don't think we could have stumbled upon a better place to do so! As some other reviewers remarked, this is your typical shot and beer kind of place. But as someone who loves a good Yinzer bar, this earns 4 stars for me. The service was great despite the fact they were getting busy. If someone wanted to know what a yinzer bar was, I think this would be a shining example. Will be back soon!

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    Darren B.

    Cupka's II is good vibe! The location on East Carson is so easy to get to, it's perfect regardless of mode of travel. They do have a lot of seating indoors and some outdoor seating. I would imagine it's great for watching games with friends!

    Spicy Cheese Poppers
    Caitlin M.

    Cupka's Cafe II is a no nonsense neighborhood bar with cheap beer and great food. My boyfriend and I usually split the spicy cheese poppers and french fries, but we have also tried their pizza and burgers before. They have the best bar food! The service is always friendly and quick, but go easy on them. On some weekdays there is only one girl handling all the tables and the bar! There are tables right on East Carson Street that are great for people watching. They also have a nice outdoor patio in the back and indoor seating.

    Halie G.

    Fun local bar, good beer selection & good food. Offer good deals for Happy Hour! They have a cool outdoor space as well!

    Zucchini planks
    Cydney K.

    Cupka's Cafe is your standard dive bar with great food. Everything I've tried here has always been solid and what I wanted. The drinks are extremely cheap which I think is a must for a good bar. The food prices are also decent. We had the zucchini planks today which were super crispy and perfect paired with the summer ale we got. You can also sit outside on the street or outside on their side patio so it's perfect for a summer day.

    Paige C.

    I went here this past weekend with my friend after we took his dog for a walk on the church trail. There is plenty of outside seating and they are pet friendly for the outside seating area. We ordered fried pickles for an appetizer and they were delicious. We mostly just drank they had $13 dollar miller light buckets. It's a great location and great service.

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    Good service and the apps we got were all great (especially the buffalo fries and fried zucchini).

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    My fiancé and I went here for the first time recently! It was a Friday just after 7 pm and it was…read moresuper busy. We had to wait about 20 minutes to be seated, which wasn't too bad at all! The staff were super nice and were hustling! I got the fish & chips and the haddock was huge!!! I really enjoyed it. The fish was hot, fresh, and super tasty. Good tartar sauce too! My fiancé got the Black Watch burger and loved it! I tried a lil bite and liked it! There was a lil spicy kick to it which was nice. We both agreed that the fries were good, but were plain and could've been seasoned a little more. They were pretty thick (bordering on steak fries) so they weren't super crispy (we love crispy) But the fries dipped in ranch and mustard were solid - they have really good ranch!! Super cool & cozy pub!

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    Nice space with lots of creative flare in their decor and an overall good atmosphere. The beer list…read moreand draft system is fantastic. The food is good, as long as you go in with the right expectations. This isn't fine dining, but it's a nice take on vegetarian-accessible pub food, slightly elevated. The vegan tofu wrap was nicely done with crispy fried tofu, but it was heavily dependent on the availability of various sauces for flavor. The "disc brake bean cakes" were somewhat unique, but still good when fully assembled with all the relevant toppings. They would probably be better described as black bean crepes with Tex-Mex toppings. I highly recommend ordering several different sauces to go with your meal (buffalo, barbecue, diablo, etc.). We ordered takeout this time, and the overall ordering experience was good. There is an online ordering page, but the items on that page aren't completely aligned with menus on the web site. We ended up calling to place an order, which was still very easy. All the food was well packaged and ready to go exactly when they said it would be. This is a great South Side destination, especially when you're looking for something comfortable and relatively low key but still fun.

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    Had a great time with family here, plenty to do and keep occupied…read more Downstairs bar was not fast and bartenders could use some customer service training (atleast the ones that worked that day) Otherwise a fun place and we will go again

    I'm struggling. What am I reviewing? I honestly don't know where to begin…read more Ok I do like starting with the good. The place is fun. Especially for groups and for kids. The place has a wide open and welcoming environment. Sure it gets busy, but you never feel without space to stretch out. The bowing, the games, and the slides are all great. Lots of fun. And tons of "free" stuff to do in there. I enjoy that you can bring in outside food. I wish that they had napkins or something for you, but not a big deal! The beer variety is great and the cocktails are pretty good. Can you tell I'm eager to get to the bad? It's the service. Mainly the bar service. This is a sample size of probably 10+ times being here and without a doubt, most of the bartenders are miserable, not polite, always act as if you are inconveniencing them. It's wild. It's not always the same person. I see new bartenders all the time there and without fail, they are really bad. The woman who was working the first floor main bar on Saturday 1/17 around 1:30pm was by far the worst. She was so bad that I'm at a breaking point and I need to avoid this place for awhile. Pins Mechanical - please fix this culture of bad service. It's a shame and unnecessary.

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