couldn't miss "Pittsburgh's most famous sandwich" while in town…read more They have a bunch of locations so it's pretty easily accessible. We walked about 10 min and change from our hotel to the strip district location. It is a small little place made up for by its attention grabbing wall art of famous and loved Pittsburgh figures. The menu is easy enough. Pick a protein (there are many options) to go on the sandwich which is the standard cole slaw, cheese, tomato, and fries tucked between two slices of thick, soft white bread. As a vegetarian, I was pleased to see a vegetarian option with both a cheese and an egg and cheese version. GF and I shared and it is not a bad sandwich to share bc the thing is massive. That isn't to say that I couldn't have eaten another half bc I absolutely could have. The thing is so large and busting with ingredients I wondered how I could fit it for a bite but where there's a will, there's a way. It was excellent. What a great combo of flavors and textures. I only wish there was more cheese. I do feel like with the cheese version there should be more than what is in the version with meat but call me crazy. I could eat that every day.

Sat. Afternoon, line outside but we wanted to get to go so went in. Was jammed inside, no empty…read moreseats. Inside decently lit, just a tad dark. Sports on the TVs. Medium loudness, mainly from people's conversations. Went to bar area, little to right of entering and ordered. Asked for their special and the asked for the type of meat. Didn't know so they suggested I try pastrami and the capicola. Ordered and waited maybe 10-15min and they gave us our order in a big paper bag. It was heavy! Opened up one of the sandwiches to share and nicely the sandwich was cut in half already. Just need to tear the paper wrapper to separate. As you may know, sandwich has Cole slaw and fries on it, so it's thick. Preferred the capicola over the pastrami. Decent amount of meat on the sandwich but waaaayyy more fries than anything. The close slaw adds some crunch and tartness to a pretty mild sandwich. Overall, food was underwhelming. I'd stop by again but for some kielbasa or something ethnic. Otherwise I'd probably just try another nearby place to eat.

Best ice cream in the state. An the customer service great. But nowhere to park.read more

My daughter and I went to this establishment today to buy milkshakes for our employee's for 'Staff…read moreAppreciation Day'. We chose to go here instead of making the drive to Chick Fil A on McKnight Road for milkshakes. My daughter & I noticed 1 worker handling food with no gloves on, pulling her hair back to a bun then proceeded to handle the food without 1. Not washing her hands after she handled the food and 2. not putting gloves on to handle the food. I politely asked the employee, do you wear gloves to make milkshakes. She responded, yes we do and she was very polite about it. The other worker came and asked her what I said and she told her. The other worker came to us with MAJOR attitude taking our milkshake orders. She proceeded to say to her co-worker, please pull my hair back because I don't want to hear anyone BITCHING about it. My daughter said, Ma'am, my mom just asked if you wore gloves because she was handling food, she pulled her hair up and then she handled food again without washing her hands nor did she have gloves on. The young lady became extremely upset and shouted.....I AM NOT TALKING TO YOU. At this point, both my daughter and I were shocked. The conversation became heated because we were explaining we asked a simple question and she was very upset, uprupt and rude about how she responded to the situation. I then asked for the manager, she stated she was the manager. I said can I have a conversation with you. She stated 'no you cannot' I am done with it. I asked her, how can you not address a issue that needs to be addressed. She stated again, I'm done talking about it (VERY RUDELY). From the time she started making the milkshakes her attitude was off. And boy, from the taste of the shakes you can tell. They were not good and extremely watered down. There is so much more to this encounter. Such as shame. So much for NOT going to Chick Fil A. We will take the drive the next time. Manager could use managering skills. I'm still so upset.

I love Firehouse subs. This time I ordered the ham and cheese 4" sandwich. I did not like the ham…read more It was too sweet for me. This is a personal thing. I'll stick to my usuals in the future. Just want to let others who may not like sweet ham know about it.

OUT OF FOOD.....AGAIN…read more They are still taking online orders...get there...NO FOOD I've stopped ordering, but my coworkers got burned

I used to eat here when I was going to college, then when I could once working. I relocated to…read moreDallas TX for 25 years and on every trip home this was an absolute must stop! Now I am back home, and I stop whenever I can. Always a word of mouth advocate whether its locals or people I meet from other states or countries. The shop on the north side is rich with history in the community that frequents this establishment. From celebs to local sports heroes, it is fun to just walk around and look at all the photos. FYI...Big Wheeler is by far and away the best sandwich! Full Stop... Love you guys!

Still love the Big Ben. So far out of one sandwich, hubby and I shared it for 1 dinner and 2…read morelunches. Granted we had smaller servings than most. My grandson, likely would eat all of this delicious sandwich at once. We called in advance to order and because they only take cash and we only had a hundred dollar bill. Can I use it? Yes, I'll take it said the Matt Damon look-alike. I'll take it. Loved seeing him in person as he expertly took orders. Pittsburgh friendly. This is a happy place with great food. You can eat in but many like us call in advance for takeout. And they are open on Monday when most places are closed. Love Peppis

1/21/2026 SOOOOOUP. This is such a fun concept for a restaurant. I got the following:…read more Boyfriend sandwich: 8.9/10 ($13) Potato and leek soup: 9.1/10 ($7 for a pint) The boyfriend sandwich was visually stunning and the taste did not disappoint. The pistachio pesto was very unique and tasted bright, fresh and nutty. The ricotta was creamy and fresh and the focaccia was herby and crunchy and airy.....I honestly regret not just getting a piece of it on its own. The potato and leek soup was so comforting and rich but not overly heavy. I am in love with this place. I want more soup now.

I got focaccia and butternut squash soup (4.25/5), which were pretty good, even though I'm not a…read morehuge soup fan. The soup had a great flavor, and the spongy texture of the focaccia helped soak it all right up! The service is pretty quick (4/5), and the interior of the restaurant is nice (4/5) but quite small, so be prepared to wait a bit or go somewhere else to sit and eat.

I love my neighborhood store! They take such good care of…read moreme. I'm regularly coming in for a roast beef sandwich, lettuce, tomato, mayo on rye bread and they make it just the way I ask them because I'm fussy like that. But they smile and they laugh at me when I roll my eyes and tell them that I know I'm difficult. I truly appreciate that they have high-quality fresh produce, excellent meats, pantry staples, a quality selection of crackers and cookies, Bread Works bread, and the best local ice creams. But they also have ready to bake hors d'oeuvres and fancy little tidbits for a last-minute party. I don't know what our neighborhood would do without them.

Though this wasn't my neighborhood (Bloomfield girl), Smiling Banana was a regular lunch spot for…read moreme. Being close to the market meant I could grab food items for home after lunch. I am a big believer in supporting local businesses. Even when I am home now on visits, I still try to do so. They have a nice organic selection as well. There were other times when I would just come here for lunch because they do an incredible deli sandwich! When you're here it's like you're family! That's just so very Pittsburgh. Go give them your money, get a yummy sandwich. You won't regret it.

One of my favorite places in Southside! You order at the bar and pay after you eat. They also have…read morean outdoor patio that is a great place to sit in warmer weather. They have a great variety of delicious sandwiches, but if you don't like any of the premade options, you can build your own! I recommend the Beast.

Classic italian tasty, 4.2. Lots of other good sounding stuff will have to try, little bar inside…read moretoo

Our server wasn't bad but the food took forever to come out. There were maybe 6+ people behind the…read morecounter at the grills at any given time, and they had a sandwich output somewhere around 3 every 20 minutes. Wasn't too busy and we waited an hour for our food after waiting 20-30 minutes to order. How does it take so long to make sandwiches?

Love this restaurant chain, serves mainly hearty food, greasy but sometimes this is what feeds the…read moresoul. Casual atmosphere, table and seats are not always clean, but service is authentic, staff are efficient, not always friendly but they get what you need. Fun drinks, delicious food, with reasonable prices.

Cute little deli located on Butler street and convenient to many places. Stopped here for a salad…read moreand service was quick. It was delicious and under $10 so if you don't mind eating out of a to go bowl with a plastic fork, this is your go to place for a salad. It came with fresh ingredients and the chicken was good. There was a nice art festival going on that day, so lots to see. Personally, I prefer a bowl and utensils but we tried it as we were in the area and on foot.

Awesome deli spot in Lawrenceville. The food is super fresh and made relatively quickly, still warm…read morewhen you pick it up if you order takeout. And a very reasonable sized menu with solid (but not huge) portions. I got to try their caprese with pesto panini. It was absolutely delicious. I believe they make most of the sauces in house (like the pesto and artichoke sauce). The bread is crispy on the edges and soft in the middle, the cheese is fresh, the vegetables are super fresh, and the pesto is delicious. It's just a great sandwich. And, it even comes with a nice pickle spear! All in all, definitely recommend this spot for lunch. The caprese is so good!

I got their chicken Philly and it was very good. The price and portion are worth it and the service…read moreis very adequate for how busy they can get. If you're looking for fresh food cooked in a hurry, give this sub shop a try.

The service was great! The boy at the register was helpful in every way from giving us a paper menu…read moreto look more closely to figuring out a way to give my grandfather a senior discount when I'm not sure it was even available. The food was really good and made fresh I got the regular hot Italian I'm sure the mini would have been fine because I only finished half and a chocolate chip cookie that was so soft and delicious I would go back just for them. I tasted my mom's cheesesteak and it was flavorful and cheesy throughout. I'm looking forward to the next time I go back