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A cute spot! We stopped in for a couple beers and could not recommend the Bombs in Pop Space Fruited Sour, it was so good! The branding to be honest that what drew me into trying place and everything from the coasters to the t-shirts were so cute. There were just two people working, a cook and a bartender but both were incredibly friendly and gave us awesome service.
We enjoy this non-pretentious, accessibly priced establishment. Kind and genuine staff. Excellent happy hour. Food is good and consistent. It's usually quiet enough that you can have a conversation. Would be a nice casual date spot.
Came here for some drinks before my wife and I had anniversary dinner. Very chill establishment. Great service and cool vibe. Wanna come back here and try the food soon!
1/25/25 Ate List: Cafeteria Chicken Patties - Score 7.8 LTO Burger - 7.4 Tots - 8.1 Hush Puppies - 7.2 First time here and it was absolutely delicious. The Cafeteria Chicken Patties are like perfect crispy chicken sliders. Could've crushed like 6 of them. So good! Love the Calabrian Mayo on here. The Burger was delicious as well. As far as smash burgers go, this was one of the better ones I've had. Never been the biggest fan of smash burgers personally but for there being 2 patties on the burger, it somehow still felt quite light. Very very good. The hush puppies were solid. A little bigger than I expected and wish I had something aside from the Malt Vinegar Mayo to dip. Felt very plain. Wish there was a sort of Chipotle Aioli or something tangy to pair with these. Last but not least. The TOTS. So good. The dust on these was unexpected but very welcome. They were addicting. Also very very light. Personally like a little more crisp to them but these were undeniably great. Definitely coming back.
LSS makes a solid burger! For $11 it's on par with other places around the neighborhood. It was cooked and seasoned well and I liked that they added some seasoning to the shredded lettuce.
Stopped in here to fuel up before going bowling at Arsenal Bowling. Asked the bartender for recommendations on the food and drinks- he didn't steer us wrong. We got the Chopped Cheese and the Smashburger. Both were excellent. Everything tasted good and the beers paired nicely with the food. We sat at the bar but there were a couple of other tables open- nice size place. We will most definitely return!
Casual, laid back spot for beer, sandwiches, and pinball. Of course they have Cinderlands beer on tap and other great drink options, including cider and cocktails. I will say that while I miss the former Foederhouse, this place is a great replacement. Ordered at the bar and the food was served promptly. My husband and I split a salad and tater tots. The tots were super crispy and well seasoned. I got the Philly Roast Pork sandwich and my husband had the Italian. They both were good although I could have used a little more aged provolone on my sandwich. Side note - I'm originally from outside Philly and we like a lot of aged provolone on our pork ;) Be sure to check out the pinball machines upstairs. Always a good time!
I was looking for a casual place to get together with friends during a visit back to PGH, and I stumbled across Long Story Short. I had never heard of it, but I was intrigued by its location and connection to Cinderlands (another place I hadn't yet been). My husband and our friends visited on a Saturday evening, and we were pleased to have no issues finding a table, although it did get more crowded as the night progressed. The space isn't massive, but it can pack a good crowd among the bar seating and booths. The restaurant has a fun vibe, very bar-like decor and a little eclectic but still welcoming; it was a great choice to meet friends. The beer menu was quite long, featuring all Cinderland brews but a large variety for all palates. I really enjoyed my sour, which luckily wasn't *too* tart but a perfect balance. My friends and husband all enjoyed their beers (sours and IPAs, mostly) too. Prices were comparable to other spots in PGH but totally reasonable given the quality. For being a smaller operation, I was surprised by how large the menu was. It focuses mostly on handhelds / sandwiches, but also features a few salads and sides. I wound up going for the special of the day at the recommendation of the server; it was a vegetarian rueben melt which featured a ton of sauerkraut (to my liking) and an appropriately crisp rye bread encasing. The flavors were great, and the sandwich was the right amount of filling to keep me satisfied. My dining partners got a variety of dishes, but all feeling similar that they were well done and hit the spot. I didn't go for any sides, but they did look intriguing, particularly the hush puppies! Similar to the beers, the food pricing was so reasonable for the quality and quantity. The menu focus on sandwiches was perfect for a casual beer spot, and I thought they did both so well. We really enjoyed our visit to Long Story Short, and I would totally come back when meeting up with other friends in PGH or even for a casual date night. Thanks for being a great addition to ever-changing Lawrenceville!
I checked out the new Long Story Short earlier this week - it's the old Lawrenceville Cinderlands that's still run by the same people but turned into a sandwich shop and bar. Four of us went on a Monday evening and it stayed pretty low key the entire time. There's not a ton of seating inside. There's the bar seating, a couple of seats at the front window, a handful of booths that can squeeze four, and a casual room in the back with the pool table for hanging out. There is also a small upstairs with a handful of arcade games. You order at the iPad kiosk and they give you a number on a stand to bring to wherever you're sitting. Our food came out fairly quickly. I'm normally not impressed by sandwiches but wow, these were incredibly flavorful! They were enormous - one of my friends took half her sandwich home. They even had tasty vegetarian options for one of my friends and the seasoning on the tots was delicious. I definitely want to come back and try their other offerings. Overall, I would recommend this casual spot. I do like that it's open Mondays because sometimes it's impossible to find a place to eat earlier in the week.
Long Story Short...it's pretty rad I know a lot of you were nervous when they announced the end of Foederhouse, but I really think you're gonna love it here This food was really great. I was OBSESSED with the loaded tots with cheese curds. I'm also still dreaming about the Handshake sammie with braised beef, horseradish cheese, pickled red onion , and broccoli . Oh and the beer? All your @cinderlandsbeer favorites are still on tap including one of my top picks, Gregg, Foeder Saison, 6.7% and a killer HAHPS, WCIPA, 7%. They're also now offering a full drink menu of non beer options including @bigfootbenjamin 's favorite- Green Tea shots . I forgot to mention games! You can hang out in their back space, an elevated 70/80's dive bar design, and play your favorite bar games or even some Mrs.Pac-Man
I ordered from one of the options on google maps to get some sandwiches and sides to-go for lunch. The site said it would take 15 min to prep and the bag was sitting on the counter when I got there ~11 min later. We got the Nashville chicken and the Italian sandwiches and they both were so flavorful in their own way- it was hard to choose a favorite. We couldn't enjoy them right away and surprisingly they both sat well in the bag for over an hour til they were eaten. A great choice for a meal on the go.
Cute casual spot! I love all the different sandwiches they have and they have a good menu of beers and 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. read more
I eat a lot of hot dogs! So I think I can be a fair judge. But if you are going to serve a Chicago style hot dog then I think it needs to be made correctly. They didn't have onions on it and they didn't have pickle spears on it. The bun was a potato bun with poppy seeds like stuck to it. But the bun was soft and good so I won't take points off for that. Was it my fave hot dog? No but it was okay! The hush puppies were good though. The service was great! read more
How did it take me this long to find this place? What a great sandwich spot in the heart of Lawrenceville! 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! read more
1 year ago
A cute spot! We stopped in for a couple beers and could not recommend the Bombs in Pop Space Fruited Sour, it was so good! The branding to be honest that what drew me into trying place and everything from the coasters to the t-shirts were so cute. There were just two people working, a cook and a bartender but both were incredibly friendly and gave us awesome service. read more
We enjoy this non-pretentious, accessibly priced establishment. Kind and genuine staff. Excellent happy hour. Food is good and consistent. It's usually quiet enough that you can have a conversation. Would be a nice casual date spot. read more
7 months ago
Came here for some drinks before my wife and I had anniversary dinner. Very chill establishment. Great service and cool vibe. Wanna come back here and try the food soon! read more
1/25/25 Ate List: Cafeteria Chicken Patties - Score 7.8 LTO Burger - 7.4 Tots - 8.1 Hush Puppies - 7.2 First time here and it was absolutely delicious. The Cafeteria Chicken Patties are like perfect crispy chicken sliders. Could've crushed like 6 of them. So good! Love the Calabrian Mayo on here. The Burger was delicious as well. As far as smash burgers go, this was one of the better ones I've had. Never been the biggest fan of smash burgers personally but for there being 2 patties on the burger, it somehow still felt quite light. Very very good. The hush puppies were solid. A little bigger than I expected and wish I had something aside from the Malt Vinegar Mayo to dip. Felt very plain. Wish there was a sort of Chipotle Aioli or something tangy to pair with these. Last but not least. The TOTS. So good. The dust on these was unexpected but very welcome. They were addicting. Also very very light. Personally like a little more crisp to them but these were undeniably great. Definitely coming back. read more
5 months ago
2 years ago
LSS makes a solid burger! For $11 it's on par with other places around the neighborhood. It was cooked and seasoned well and I liked that they added some seasoning to the shredded lettuce. read more
2 years ago
Stopped in here to fuel up before going bowling at Arsenal Bowling. Asked the bartender for recommendations on the food and drinks- he didn't steer us wrong. We got the Chopped Cheese and the Smashburger. Both were excellent. Everything tasted good and the beers paired nicely with the food. We sat at the bar but there were a couple of other tables open- nice size place. We will most definitely return! read more
1 year ago
Casual, laid back spot for beer, sandwiches, and pinball. Of course they have Cinderlands beer on tap and other great drink options, including cider and cocktails. I will say that while I miss the former Foederhouse, this place is a great replacement. Ordered at the bar and the food was served promptly. My husband and I split a salad and tater tots. The tots were super crispy and well seasoned. I got the Philly Roast Pork sandwich and my husband had the Italian. They both were good although I could have used a little more aged provolone on my sandwich. Side note - I'm originally from outside Philly and we like a lot of aged provolone on our pork ;) Be sure to check out the pinball machines upstairs. Always a good time! read more
3 months ago
1 year ago
I was looking for a casual place to get together with friends during a visit back to PGH, and I stumbled across Long Story Short. I had never heard of it, but I was intrigued by its location and connection to Cinderlands (another place I hadn't yet been). My husband and our friends visited on a Saturday evening, and we were pleased to have no issues finding a table, although it did get more crowded as the night progressed. The space isn't massive, but it can pack a good crowd among the bar seating and booths. The restaurant has a fun vibe, very bar-like decor and a little eclectic but still welcoming; it was a great choice to meet friends. The beer menu was quite long, featuring all Cinderland brews but a large variety for all palates. I really enjoyed my sour, which luckily wasn't *too* tart but a perfect balance. My friends and husband all enjoyed their beers (sours and IPAs, mostly) too. Prices were comparable to other spots in PGH but totally reasonable given the quality. For being a smaller operation, I was surprised by how large the menu was. It focuses mostly on handhelds / sandwiches, but also features a few salads and sides. I wound up going for the special of the day at the recommendation of the server; it was a vegetarian rueben melt which featured a ton of sauerkraut (to my liking) and an appropriately crisp rye bread encasing. The flavors were great, and the sandwich was the right amount of filling to keep me satisfied. My dining partners got a variety of dishes, but all feeling similar that they were well done and hit the spot. I didn't go for any sides, but they did look intriguing, particularly the hush puppies! Similar to the beers, the food pricing was so reasonable for the quality and quantity. The menu focus on sandwiches was perfect for a casual beer spot, and I thought they did both so well. We really enjoyed our visit to Long Story Short, and I would totally come back when meeting up with other friends in PGH or even for a casual date night. Thanks for being a great addition to ever-changing Lawrenceville! read more
9 months ago
I checked out the new Long Story Short earlier this week - it's the old Lawrenceville Cinderlands that's still run by the same people but turned into a sandwich shop and bar. Four of us went on a Monday evening and it stayed pretty low key the entire time. There's not a ton of seating inside. There's the bar seating, a couple of seats at the front window, a handful of booths that can squeeze four, and a casual room in the back with the pool table for hanging out. There is also a small upstairs with a handful of arcade games. You order at the iPad kiosk and they give you a number on a stand to bring to wherever you're sitting. Our food came out fairly quickly. I'm normally not impressed by sandwiches but wow, these were incredibly flavorful! They were enormous - one of my friends took half her sandwich home. They even had tasty vegetarian options for one of my friends and the seasoning on the tots was delicious. I definitely want to come back and try their other offerings. Overall, I would recommend this casual spot. I do like that it's open Mondays because sometimes it's impossible to find a place to eat earlier in the week. read more
9 months ago
10 months ago
1 year ago
Long Story Short...it's pretty rad I know a lot of you were nervous when they announced the end of Foederhouse, but I really think you're gonna love it here This food was really great. I was OBSESSED with the loaded tots with cheese curds. I'm also still dreaming about the Handshake sammie with braised beef, horseradish cheese, pickled red onion , and broccoli . Oh and the beer? All your @cinderlandsbeer favorites are still on tap including one of my top picks, Gregg, Foeder Saison, 6.7% and a killer HAHPS, WCIPA, 7%. They're also now offering a full drink menu of non beer options including @bigfootbenjamin 's favorite- Green Tea shots . I forgot to mention games! You can hang out in their back space, an elevated 70/80's dive bar design, and play your favorite bar games or even some Mrs.Pac-Man read more
3 years ago
I ordered from one of the options on google maps to get some sandwiches and sides to-go for lunch. The site said it would take 15 min to prep and the bag was sitting on the counter when I got there ~11 min later. We got the Nashville chicken and the Italian sandwiches and they both were so flavorful in their own way- it was hard to choose a favorite. We couldn't enjoy them right away and surprisingly they both sat well in the bag for over an hour til they were eaten. A great choice for a meal on the go. read more
I need to give this place a shot again. Giving 4 because service was great and everyone was super friendly. I ordered pickup. However, the Philly was super greasy to the point where a waterfall was coming out of the bottom of the sandwich as I ate it. For the price tag, I honestly prefer Peppis. read more
I popped in for lunch on a Saturday afternoon. There was seating available in the front and games in the back room. It was nice to a variety of ciders available. I had the tater tots (large enough to share) and kitchen sink salad. My friend ordered the curry sandwich, which tasted good but unfortunately had a hair in it (hence the two stars). I'd definitely come in for drinks and games but may skip on the food! read more
Opens up 8/14 in the same Cinderlands spot! The food is fast casual with big sandwiches, plus salads and snacks. Everything on the food menu is reasonably priced and under $14 right now. You can still order the same great beers that Cinderlands is known for! read more
Had a nice time here for a friend's birthday dinner! We were seated in the back room, which I didn't know existed until now, and we unfortunately had a bit of a wobbly table. When we told a server, she said there was nothing she could do, which was a little bit of a surprise. Otherwise, the ambiance and decor was cute and cozy, and there was a lot of nice natural light from the huge wall of windows. For drinks, I tried their pineapple cocktail and it was tasty! Not very strong, but still good and very seasonally appropriate. They only had about 3 or 4 cocktails to choose from, which makes sense given that they primarily serve beer and draft beverages. Their food and drink ordering system is all online and you don't really get the chance to speak with servers or ask questions unless you approach them. With that being said, the menu was fun and there were quite a few options. I opted for the diner burger which was SO good. One of the best burgers I've had in recent memory! We also shared a cheese plate and soft pretzel and both were very tasty app options. The food did take a but of time to arrive, but it was all very tasty across the board. I would recommend coming here with some friends and sticking with apps and draft items, or the burger! read more
2 years ago
4 years ago
Got in there on Saturday during the semifinals - Bar was busy but not overwhelming - ordered a few samples of barreled brews and dad beers - all solid and worth the price which was fair Service was stellar, bartender was nice and accommodating despite being there since the AM. Ate earlier at the warehouse, so wasn't starving necessarily but still was intrigued by the potato pancakes - good call with the dill crème fraische to dip those morsels into.. Look forward to going back in the future read more
2 years ago
Loveeeeeed Long Story Short! It's perfect for a quick bite to eat, and reasonably priced (you order at the cash register, no table service). They fry everything to crispy perfection, and have some of the best ranch dressing I've ever had. Highly recommend the tots (with ~special seasoning~) and the chicken fries too. Everyone there was super friendly, and loved that you could side outside on the barstools. read more
2 years ago
My boyfriend and I come here all the time to grab beers. I don't think we have ever ordered one that we don't like. They have a really great selection of hazy IPAs and tart shake IPAs, which we love. We ordered the waygu smashed burger and the Turkey sando during our last visit. The sandwich was really light and summery with the cucumbers and strawberries. The waygu burger was really juicy with homemade pickles on top. They also have a crunchwrap menu option that is one of our favorites! Cinderlands has a great ordering system using a barcode. Everything is ordered through your phone at your own pace and then brought to your table once it's ready! read more
3 years ago
5 years ago
We came here with my parents and little one, which is always a tall order. Everyone left happy and full! The burgers were really good and my striped bass was awesome. I also really loved the ambiance here. We all loved checking out the mural and spotting all of the Pittsburgh sights. Ordering definitely took my parents a bit of time to adjust to, as everything is done online. They weren't thrilled with that, but everything else made up for it. We'd come back here for sure. read more
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