I've visited Butterjoint for dinner in the past and had a great experience! Very friendly staff,…read moreplus delicious drinks and food (especially the pierogies). I placed an online lunch takeout order recently for a veggie burger with fries. Based on a special instruction I added to the order, the manager called to ask if I was vegan before they made the order since their bun and aioli have egg. Although I'm not, I was so appreciative of the effort they put in to make sure that the order fit my dietary needs! Also, the burger and fries were both cooked to perfection and so tasty. Highly recommend Butterjoint and their sister cafe, Sidecar!

Great spot for some American food and a solid lunch. That's what I came here for, at least. Some…read moresolid outside seating area as well, but I went inside this time. Got to try their chicken sandwich and vinegar pie. The chicken sandwich came with a garlic sauce (toum) and fresh vegetables on their signature milk bread. Needless to say, the bun was amazing. The toum was great too, perfectly garlicky. And the chicken was delicious, with a solid portion. A bit on the expensive side though. The vinegar pie sounded super unique and intriguing so I gave that a shot. So glad I did! This is delicious. I can't even really describe it; there's a tiny note of acidity to it, but it's also super sweet. A nice little brown topping as well. It's just really good and you should try it. All in all, recommend this spot. The inside area we were sitting at was a little bleak but other than that, it is a nice place to be!

Mhmm don't be jealous . No frills, QUICK SERVICE, food is delicious, good prices. Very efficientread more

When pondering a hot dog place in Pittsburgh, this ain't it, plain and simple. We ordered two dogs…read moreand they were so soggy and disgusting we couldn't finish them. The onions are in a container of water and they don't drain them before putting them on the dog, which completely ruined the experience. Customer service was pretty haphazard and rude, the lady behind the counter argued with us about the pricing - you can actually order a couple of the items with the toppings on them separately, as opposed to the "designed" items, for cheaper. the math is pretty easy, but homegirl wanted to argue. Honestly, I can't believe this place is open given all the competition for this type of food in Pittsburgh. One additional star given for the quality of the mustard, though. Overall booty and mediocre experience - it's a hot dog, do it right.

Oh, Carmi... I live and breathe for your smothered chicken…read moreplatter. It knocks me for a loop when all of those juicy flavors hit my lips. That's an entree I share with the boyfriend because otherwise I'd just go crazy. The cornbread stuffing is one of the best things I've ever had in my life. I love that stuffed chicken so much too. The boyfriend loves your fish stew and shrimp po' boy. I can't wait to get home to Pittsburgh to taste you again. Signed, Your biggest fan

First off, it wasn't clear to me until I got there that this was takeout only. Yelp has separate…read moreentries for Carmi Soul Food and Carmi Express, and I thought they were separate outlets. That it was takeout only presented a dilemma for me, as I was just visiting the North Side for the day by bus and foot, and had no place to take my order. Of the two people behind the counter, one could not have cared less about my dilemma, but the other was of some help with this and my order. I wound up walking two blocks downhill to a park with benches. Second, that all orders are cooked to order and take 25 minutes. Fortunately there is a branch of the Pittsburgh Public Library across the street and it was open, so that occupied my time. The food: the chicken and catfish are fried in light crispy breading, very fine. The chicken wingettes were delicious. The catfish was not easily flaked and was ever so slightly rubbery, which would have been a very bad sign if it had been any more so. But it wasn't too bad. Green beans are a good side dish at this sort of joint, and these were good, seasoned with meat and sautéed onions mixed in. The white rice was entirely plain but tasty.

Good food spot with pretty great happy hour deals. Just off Walnut St., Shady Grove has a pretty…read moregood vibe. Great place for brunch or dinner. They have nightly specials too. There's an upstairs balcony area and a few outdoor chairs on the street. It's definitely a great vibe in the summer. I do wish there were more TVs behind the bar but there is at least one, however unless you're going there to watch Pittsburgh sports, I doubt they carry any other teams. Anytime I've gone the service has been attentive and on key. No complaints abt that. Overall worth a visit

Thoroughly enjoyed my meal there. They have so many different cuisines so plenty of options. Their…read morevegetarian options are especially welcome-- there's no chance you'll be limited to bland basics. I stopped by when I was jonesing for fried green tomatoes. A good call! It's spacious and staff is friendly and quick. I will go back soon.

I have been to Café Moulin in Shadyside several times on previous trips to Pittsburgh. In truth,…read moreit's such a favorite of mine that I headed there straight from the airport on my most recent visit. The cool vibe restaurant is tucked away up a short flight of stairs on Filbert Street. It gives the place a cozy, hideaway feel with brick walls and murals. It's pretty popular, so you might have to wait a few minutes for a table, but it moves pretty quick. The menu focuses heavily on crepes and French toast, and they do both very well. I went for a savory crepe that was loaded with eggs and topped with a rich sauce and diced vegetables. It came with a side of fresh fruit which was a nice touch. We also ordered a sweet crepe to share. It was beautifully presented with chocolate drizzle, berry sauce, and a massive pile of whipped cream. The coffee is solid too. Verdict: This is a consistent and reliable brunch spot. It was the perfect way to kick off my trip. I will definitely be back next time I am in town.

I love cafe Moulin! It is my go to breakfast spot in Pittsburgh. This was my 3rd visit in about a…read moreyear and half and the food did not disappoint. The crepes and side salad are awesome. But the star of the show for me is the Shakshouka. I have gotten it the last 2 times I went. You also have to try their Dirty Chai. My only critique is the hostess at the front. She appeared overwhelmed by her role and was not warm. We were actually told by the waiters that "she is serious about her list". Which would be great if she managed it effectively. When I brought concerns that we had been pushed down the list 3 times for other parties. She responded "well, how do you know that" to which I responded "we watched you take their names down after ours and sit them before us". Her response was to shoo me off and tell me to go find a table myself; to which I did. But what a poor way to manage your stress, responsibility, and consumers. On the bright side my waiter/waitress was awesome per usual.

What a fun place with very delicious food! W drive by a few times and I always wanted to try it…read more.. so we did today and we were not disappointed whatsoever, in fact it exceeded our expectations. We ordered the veggie wrap which was flavorful and excellent. It just was amazing. Also we had the mahi tacos which were yummy... The service was delightful as well.

Great first time experience at Rear End Gastropub. Service is great. Very friendly staff. We sat…read moreclose to the music which was great. The beer is cold and the food is hot! Fries are so yummy! We will definitely be back

Cold Friends Kitchen was the best thing about my night at Velum. They're a different company so…read morethey get their own stellar review. It's a food truck setup, so you do have to go outside to order, but I loved the food truck scene back in Cali so this was part of the experience. I ordered some perogies and my friend did the black and gold Mac. Big big portions for a decent price. Some things are expensive but you absolutely get your money's worth. Most importantly, they have an option on the menu called "Pay It Forward," and it's exactly as it sounds. You pay for a meal for someone less fortunate. My past has several moments where I could have used this, and being that (for once) I have a tiny bit of financial stability, I was more than happy to support this mission. Good food and social conscience? That's a tasty meal.

Really interesting food truck/trailer located at Velum. Menu has an interesting variety apps +…read morebites, smash burgers and bowls. Busy day but order came out in decent time. Our pork belly bites were very good with a tasty sauce and kimchi under the bites. Looking forward to trying other items on the menu.

Great food. We got the chicken & the trout, both were incredible, sad I didn't get any photos to…read moreadd. The focaccia with whipped ricotta & smashed potatoes were also great! Major shout out to the staff, they were incredible. SO friendly. Hailey, the host was so kind she even fixed our wobbly table when she dropped off our appetizer and noticed it. Seating in the evening is on the smaller side but we walked right in on a Wednesday evening. Excited to go back for brunch!

Very cool, nice spot. Somewhat upscale with a New American style menu, bit of fusion as well. On…read morethe weekends I heard they serve stuff like shakshuka which seems great as well. Honestly a varied menu. I got to try their chicken sandwich and olive oil cake. The sandwich was very good, but I do have to say, also quite expensive. It came with no side (not even fries). But the quality is good. The chicken is breaded well, super crunchy. Inside, it's cooked perfectly. The vegetables are fresh, and the tahini sauce is super good. Every bun was good. It's a great, but expensive, sandwich. The olive oil cake was also quite pricey, but good. Not overwhelmingly sweet. Topped and filled with something fruity (apricot?). A bit too crumbly for my taste, though. All in all, a nice place for a bit of a more pricey dinner. Things seem high quality and homemade. I'd recommend it!