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.

Cute casual spot! I love all the different sandwiches they have and they have a good menu of beers…read moreand 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.

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

Walking into this place I loved how open the layout was and the indoor/outdoor feel. Me and my…read morepartner were both greeted by the workers, and they were both very nice. I got a Vietnamese latte, and it was so incredible, not too sweet but just the perfect amount. The real star of the show was the banh mi sandwich. I have had a few banh mi sandwiches before but none like this... SO fresh and the pork had an amazing, sweet quality that really pulled the whole sandwich together. I can see myself coming here and getting work done or just coming here to hang out with friends. Overall great vibes and perfect way to start your day.

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.

Massive and delicious sandwiches and burgers!!! Stopped here for an impromptu dinner this week…read more We'd had ice cream right before, so unfortunately I wasn't ~starving~ BUT my sandwich was so big, I don't think I would've finished it even if I was starving. I got The Levittown shaved ribeye sandwich and it was amazing! Loaded with sautéed onions and housemade cheese whiz. Super messy but that's means it's legit we shared the fries - they were good and not super salty, but I prefer that over being too salty. My fiancé got the 916 burger and really enjoyed it! Hos only comment was that he felt there were too many onions - but he's not a big onion person and only eats small amounts of them when I use them in dishes at home. Me on the other hand, I would've loved the amount of onions!! I took a bite of the burger and it was really good! Everything was just so fresh and you can tell so much love goes into it. The ladies working were so sweet too. There is a decent amount of seating in there which is great! Street parking only though. Next time im in Sharpsburg i'll definitely go back!!

It's tiny and during look like much, but the service was friendly & the food was very good, other…read morethan my not liking the fact that they put salt on their cornbread. The parts without the salt were so good! I wish they'd asked. The menu is small, but it all looked good. The tables are far from fancy, but if you just want a yummy bite & are okay with ordering at a counter and your food being delivered, this is a good choice.

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 CONTINUES to be the best restaurant in the city for a reason. It is so good and always…read moreconsistent yet still impresses with new items. We tried the seasonal corn pasta and it was AMAZING. The foie blonde was also phenomenal and I will never not order that with bread now. The service is always exceptional. Love love love.

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.

We had to work one day during our trip, so Uber Eats it was. I ordered the Viet Special bánh mì,…read moretheir classic combination with a variety of cold cuts. The bread wasn't quite as crisp as I would've liked and leaned a little hard, though that could easily have been from the delivery time. The filling, however, was solid--the meats had a nice variety, the pâté wasn't overly salty, and the light mayo complemented everything without overpowering it. Fresh, crisp vegetables added a nice contrast. Overall, a solid bánh mì, especially for delivery.