Stopped into Fat Butcher in Lawrenceville expecting just to grab some meat for the week, and ended…read moreup walking out with lunch too because everything looked too good to pass up! It's a proper neighborhood butcher shop on Butler Street, the kind of place that had mostly disappeared around here. They do whole animal butchery with meat sourced from local Pennsylvania farms, and you can feel how much the folks working there care about what they're doing. It's not a huge space, just a display case full of cuts, a wall of house made goods, and a small sandwich menu, but that's part of the charm. The staff were friendly and happy to point me in the right direction. The sandwiches are what really got me though. The smash burger is fantastic, a double patty on a challah bun with that special sauce, and you can actually taste the quality of the beef, which makes sense given the whole operation is built around good meat. I also grabbed some of their house made pastrami, and it did not disappoint, tender and full of flavor. Knowing everything is made in house, right down to the bacon and sausages, makes it even better. If you live nearby and don't have a butcher yet, this is the one.

First time in the shop! Very welcoming and helpful staff, I gave them an idea of what I wanted to…read moremake for dinner and they helped me pick the perfect cut of steak! Love the decor in the shop. There were many prepared food options in the fridge, as well as various cuts of meat/preparations of it. We got two sandwiches, the cheesesteak and the marbella. I dont think we ended up with the correct order because we didn't end up with a cheesesteak, but did not realize until we got home. I'm positive that if I went back to the shop they would've remedied the situation, but I didn't feel it was necessary! The sandwich we did end up with was good as well, unsure which one it was though. Very fair prices, and our dog was so happy we brought him home a bone as well! Looking forward to coming back and trying everything they have to offer.

Ok, this absolutely was not a place that was in my pending reviews. In fact, I remember writing a…read morereview at least 12 years ago. But, I digress. Whenever I wanted a good sandwich or cup of soup, I would just walk down the hill from my place in Bloomfield. PROS: Fresh ingredients Fresh bread Fresh soup Delicious offerings Great customer service Friendly employees Close to home (then) CONS: Not one single con!

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.

How did it take me this long to find this place? What a great sandwich spot in the heart of…read moreLawrenceville! 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!

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…read morestyle 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!

Really nice cafe with beautiful pastries and good food!…read more The crookie is absolutely massive, and I love that the cookie isn't just in the top but also in the croissant as well, though I think the drizzled chocolate is a bit much. Would definitely go with something a little less sweet next time! Unfortunately they didn't have regular drip coffee when I went, but the Americano was solid, and their specialty drinks all looked good! The get super busy and popular, not surprising, so be prepared to fight for tables, especially if you want to order food ( which is also really good!) Definitely will be coming back to try their delicious food options and other pastries soon!

Super cute cafe with amazing options. I got the almond butter toast with fruits and it was great!…read moreTheir pastries are beautifully made as well

I'm from CA so finding pho in pittsburgh has been one of my biggest missions yet and I honestly…read morethink this one was pretty good! The broth had good flavor, it wasn't watered down like some places and the noodles were a good consistency. The service was really nice and fast they helped me when I had questions about the base and let me do beef base with tofu which was cool. The vibe inside is really nice a good place to study but the vietnamese cold brew was just too milky for my taste but their other coffees are way better.

Nice find. The space has the feel of a coffee shop, with some number of coffee customers enjoying…read morethe space. They also offer some basic Vietnamese items on the menu: bahn mi, pho, com, vermicelli bowls, and even a few breakfast items. We ordered takeout, and our order was ready very quickly (even sooner than expected). The staff were very friendly, and the space was very nicely decorated. If you wanted, this is the kind of space where you could order some coffee (Vietnamese or otherwise) and do some reading. In terms of the food, I was generally impressed. The vegan pho was nicely done, but the broth wasn't as flavorful as it could have been. That's mostly just the challenge of creating a vegan pho broth. The bahn mi was very nicely done, with a crisp and fresh baguette and solid fillings. I think I would order extra pickled veg and extra cilantro next time, but that's a matter of personal preference. We also added some sriracha at home to give the sandwich a boost. The sunny bowl was an interesting concept that was somewhere between brunch and Vietnamese staple. It was good, with very fresh cucumber and nicely pickled carrot and daikon. It wasn't exceptional, but it was good. All told, this was a nice place to visit. I could imagine using it as a coffee shop or as a destination for decent Vietnamese food. Or both. The overall experience was good, and the food was on par with some of the other Vietnamese offerings in the region. Well worth a try, if you happen to be nearby.

Nashville hot chicken and 916 burger were great. Good food, nice vibe, and chill workers. Would…read morerecommend if you are in the area.

Nashville Hot chicken were amazing!! Brussel sprouts were…read moreperfection. Looking forward to the next time already !!

Hey friends! I wanted something with a Pittsburgh stamp on it before I headed home. A Yelp search…read moreled me here to this eclectic spot with delicious food. Pittsburgh Sandwich Society runs a kitchen out of Strange Roots Experiential Ale which is a small locally-owned distillery. Once you enter, you'll scan a QR code to order online. Don't waste time like me waiting for a server lol. I ordered the In-An-Aht burger which features spring mix, their society sauce, American cheese and tomato. The burger was SO GOOD. All the ingredients had the perfect portions and came together beautifully. It was a perfect medium-well cook. The fries are hand cut and delicious. My only distaste was that fries were veryyyyy salty. +Customer service was amazing! +Limited Free Parking out front and in a nearby alley. +Plenty of tables for dine-in +Free boardgames to play +Beautiful patio with plenty seating I'm excited to return for the patio in the summer when I return to PA. I hope you enjoy!

Been a while since I've been to Pittsburgh sandwich Society due to me moving. Ive always enjoyed…read moretheir burgers and chicken sandwiches. However I had to come down for the fish sandwich. They don't open until 4, but you can place orders online hours before then. Picked up food around 4:20. By time we got home, the fish maintained its crispness. I was actually quite impressed with how well it was prepared. Nice and flaky but didn't fall apart. The bun it comes on is well proportion with the fish. The only thing I could've went without, was the macaroni salad topped on the fish. However, the food here never disappoints. I'll be back.

Our drinks were great. We only tried our friends food but did note that the soft pretzels were def…read morethe freezer kind lol which are still good but might get something else next time haha. Their outdoor area is really nice to sit and watch a sports game or something else. Their inside seemed solid too but I think I would mostly go for their outside. The staff was great as well, staying on top of switching the tv when there game switched and getting our drinks while busy.

Not sure what to say about this visit. We went on a Friday night to sit outside in the warm air…read more Sadly, it got progressively worse with about 6-8 people came out to linger to smoke. So we moved to the other side of the courtyard only to have another group of 4-5 people come out to smoke pot. I know it's legal but the entire area became a hangout for smokers. Sad that the NPL turned into smokers den. Take this review however you want. All i know is when the owner is there drinks are good.

The Vandal is truly an incredible spot!! I went with my friend to celebrate my birthday and had an…read moreamazing experience. We started with a bottle of wine and some bread and butter absolutely loved. Then we got the fried olives because our server recommended it and WOW!! Favorite dish of the night We also got the Octopus, Smoked Trout Pate, and Steak Tartare and ended with the Roasted Duck. The Octopus and Steak Tartare were my top two from this. The duck did not have a lot of flavor on its own but the sauce and sides added the perfect flavors. Ended of course with an espresso martini which was one of my favorite in the city. I will definitely be back here!!

Ten years later and it still hits the same…read more @thevandalpgh has been woven into my life for over ten years now. I almost had my bridal shower here back then (before life shifted in a different direction & I said yes to myself instead), and somehow that makes coming back now feel even more full circle. Different season, same table-just enjoying some of my favorite food in the city with my favorite people. If steak frites is on the menu, it's not even a question. I'm ordering it. Every time. I'll savor it properly at the table like a civilized adult...but once I'm home and the pressure's off? Let's just say the restraint disappears because it's that good. I'm not really drinking right now-maybe a celebratory sip of champagne here and there-but if I were, their martini service never misses. It's one of those places that's consistent in the best way. Familiar, special, and somehow always exactly what I'm craving.

First time here and first bahn mi! Cashier was so helpful in choosing what to order. She…read morerecommended the viet style bahn mi. I also ordered the kim chi and a fruit tea. The bahn mi was incredibly flavorful. Loved the crunchiness of the bread. The veggies especially the pickled carrots took it to a whole other level. Also first time with meat pate. Will have to experience again! Was able to snag a nice little table inside.

Excellent food! The tofu Bahn mi was so good. I ordered takeout and it was super fast and staff was…read morevery nice.