You like traditional goto, must have, sandwich from Pittsburgh? If you do, this place is for you…read more This place was started by Joe Primanti in 1933 to feed shift workers from the local warehouses (coal and iron) and railroads. They are known for big sandwiches which now includes fries and cole slaw. The sandwiches provided value to workers...who were looking for a place to feed themselves to keep their energy up for a long shift. When you sit at the bar and you can only imagine the workers that sat here to feed themselves with what little they had. They found a sandwich between two pieces of soft Italian bread with a good balance of meat, cheese, cole slaw and fries...think energy and value. The history here is real and intense. Would I rate this as a culinary destination? Not particularly but I would say it's a must see to be part of US history as the town righted itself and came to life. The sandwich? I had the pastrami with cole slaw, egg, fries and tomato on Italian bread. Remarkably, the sandwich was light...despite it sounding heavy. The cabbage and tomatoes bring a great balance to the sandwich which makes it messy and remarkably light. Be prepared to get messy..so eat fast! I am probably talking too much about the sandwich...just go try it. The food is probably a 3.5 but it gets the extra .5 for the amazing history there. The service was great...well educated on the product, accommodating in every way. If you are in Pittsburgh, this is a must try.

I don't think I minded the slow service. Or the fact she forgot my drink…read more But for a place famous for their sandwiches my sandwich was cold. The fries were cold. And the bottom of the sandwich was disintegrated. It probably would have been a great sandwich. It also took forever to get my receipt. And it wasn't itemized when I got it. I'm pretty sure I was overcharged but I rolled with it because I didn't want to wait any more.

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.

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

Had to try the thanksgiving turkey sub and it lived up to the hype. Although kind of pricey and the…read moresize of the large felt smaller than 12" subs at other places but i would get it again for sure.

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

Perhaps the best sandwich I've eaten in Pittsburgh! Make your way to Peppi's and bring cash. A…read morefairly simple menu with sandwich options for everyone. I had the cheesesteak and it was delicious with peppers, onions, steak, cheese, lettuce and tomato - the bread is excellent, too! They have indoor and outdoor seating so be sure to ask for directions to the back patio. Don't let the line deter you, it's worth the wait!

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.

If you go on a Saturday morning while at the Bloomfield market, this place might look a little…read morecrazy! They serve soup (obviously), salads and sandwiches. People seem to go a little crazy for the sandwiches but alas I can't have them since I'm gluten free. They are very good about labeling their offerings so it's easy to figure out what's gluten free, vegan and vegetarian. I got the bean and chorizo soup and took some split pea soup to freeze (it's my favorite soup). The soup came out pipping hot that I had to wait a while before eating it. However it was good, not too spicy. My friend had a the girlfriend sandwich and it looked super yummy. They have limited seating so you might have to get it to go! They have some cute antiques in there, definitely a retro vibe.

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.

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.

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.

Great and welcoming staff! Awesome atmosphere inside, little dive bar-ish - which I LOVE!!…read moreSandwiches were delicious! Will definitely be back next time I am back visiting my daughter. Great beer selection!!!

It's the classic Pittsburgh spot for a reason, very sports bar, and with piled high sandwiches that…read moreare much better than you'd expect! The pastrami and cheese is very solid, especially for $10, where you get a fair amount of meat and fries. Of course, most of it is coleslaw, but again for the price, I'm not surprised. Overall, maybe it's overrated but it's certainly worth going to and getting a pretty good bang for your buck, plus the service was really amazing too, fun experience!

This is one of those must haves if you are in Pittsburgh. If you aren't going to make it to the…read moreStrip District location, this is a nice alternative because it feels less chain/corporate than many of the suburban locations. You have to try one of the signature sandwiches (various meats topped with coleslaw and fries and amazing, thick bread). Something to note is that this isn't a creamy coleslaw. In fact, on its own it doesn't have much flavor (mostly just pepper) but it somehow pairs well with the sandwich. The downside to this location is that they aren't exactly the best at table turnover/cleaning tables and the restaurant itself doesn't feel spotless (like some other locations do). But in a way, it kind of adds to the vibe of the place. There are several parking garages and also on street parking nearby. Nice that it has late hours most evenings (since a lot of downtown restaurants seem to close fairly early). Definitely worth a visit.

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!

Best sandwich I can recall ever. Pretty positive there is no processed meat in the building. Took…read morea shot on a sub shop with 4.5 stars and dam if it was not worth it.

First time ordering from here, I placed a mobile order via the app…read more The lettuce, tomato, and mayo that were selected on my order and clearly listed on the receipt unfortunately never made it onto the sandwich. Disappointing and a bad first impression if I do say so myself.