They have a great food and beer selection, for takeout or dine in. All their sandwiches are on point, i especially like the Cuban and Reuben sandwiches, but their soups are top notch, made in house, worth a visit for those alone. So if you are in the North Hill and want to grab some quality sandwiches, skip the fast food and chain restaurants and support this local restaurant, you won't be disappointed. read more

My husband and I's experience here was a little off. We came here on a Friday night around 7pm. Considering Stoke's is a bar serving many different types of craft beers with a large food menu, we figured it would be bumping. It was anything but. It was seriously so quiet and so awkward. The bar and restaurant were full! It was the establishment itself. We actually asked each other if we wanted to just get up and leave. We sat in the bar area and there was no music or TVs with sound on. So if you were looking for a lively Friday night spot, stay far away! As far as food is concerned, it was decent. We started with buffalo chicken dip. The dip itself was amazing! However, it is served with house made potato chips. With buffalo chicken dip I prefer tortilla type chips, the housemade chips were good but not mixed with the dip. An option for either would be cool! My husband enjoyed his beef dip and Mac n cheese. The Mac n cheese was SO GOOD!! I had a "Stoke's favorite" pretzel sandwich. It was ok. The pretzel was fried and I am not a fan of fried greasiness. The pretzel was also very thin so I mostly just ate turkey. I will say the menu is very large and they serve half portions of some menu items which I think is an awesome idea for restaurants. I'd give 2 stars but bonus star for our server! Austin was awesome and so nice! She gave suggestions and was super personable. read more

I frequent stokes and never leave disappointed. The staff is friendly and the food is consistently decent. They are understaffed but when you can't get workers it's understandable. Stokes will remain a go to for me. read more

Since the pandemic we haven't been able to go eat at our favorite restaurants. So we've been trying out new places. At first we were really excited to order from Stokes, but came to find out they were totally overpriced and was not impressed by the food at all... Our takeout order was over $80 and no one was satisfied. read more

I came here for lunch on a Thursday. Not exactly prime time for a restaurant on McKnight but there definitely should have been more than one server working. I waited over 5 minutes to be seated at one of the many empty tables and another 15 for the server to bring the water I had asked for. The food came out quickly and was pretty good. If not for the poor service, this would likely be a 4 or 5 star rating but it was a bad first impression. Great beer selection and I would definitely come here for happy hour. Hopefully the service is better in the evenings. read more

This is the best Pittsburgh deli-style restaurant I've found yet! Forget the fact that the atmosphere is what I like to call "strip mall chic"; It's all about the food here! Whether it be their delicious "green fries" with pesto, brie, and artichokes, fabulous homemade soup selections (about 7 daily), or the yummiest pretzel sandwiches I've ever tasted... this restaurant is where I go for a WOW lunch! Plusses for not having to leave much of a tip (you order up front) and the all-you-can-drink fill it yourself fountain sodas. read more

Stoke's Grill - Sandwiches Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

I'm so disappointed. I usually love this place, the Monte Cristo is my favorite and their white cheddar mac is usually so delicious. I just picked up dinner for my husband and I, however, and they forgot the sauce that makes the sandwich so good - it's advertised as crispy and it was soggy; I'm not going to eat it. They forgot his drink, the bread they used for his sandwich was stale and the macaroni and cheese tastes like they made it yesterday-ish. I called and they told me they'd refund my credit card for the soda. Thirty bucks down the drain. I won't be going back. read more

Stoke's Grill - This is NOT what it usually looks like. - Sandwiches Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Stoke's Grill earns a 5-star review because its food is consistently tasty and excellent for eat-in or take out. My family and I relied on Stokes Grill throughout the pandemic. We found that their sandwiches, wraps, and burgers transport fantastically. My wife particularly likes the burger as a to-go option. Some places lose quality when take-out is involved, but Stoke's burger can be brought home and enjoyed without losing any taste or crispness. The bun in particular stays toasted rather than getting soggy. I'm not sure if this is due to the packaging or the toasting but Stokes makes an excellent take home burger. My favorite meals from stokes are the wraps. I honestly have enjoyed every one I have ever tried. My top-3 include the Lucas Wrap (a grilled chicken and veggie combo), the Mot Mot (a turkey/bacon wrap) and the Highlander (roast beef and mushrooms). Each of the wraps have different tastes. They are fresh, reasonably priced (around $10) and delicious. It is embarrassing to admit, but I've ordered all three because I couldn't decide which I would enjoy most. I will not publish whether I had leftovers. Stokes also excels at making pizzas, and the secret is in their crust, which is among my favorite in the area. I do not get the pizza often but have enjoyed it each time it was ordered. Prior to the Pandemic, the Stokes Happy Hour was one of my favorite local spots. I enjoy it largely because Stokes offered a half-off beer selection from 4-6 Monday-Friday. The bar area is small but I do not recall not being able to find a seat. The food menu for Happy Hour was also a plus. The Frizzle Quesadilla was priced absurdly low ($4) for what could be considered a meal. It also tasted excellent. There are other tasty items that are cheaper during happy hour such as the Buffalo Chicken Dip and Pretzels. I preferred the former due to the bread it was served with and found the pretzels to be a bit greasy. For sides, the white cheese mac and cheese and coleslaw are both wonderful foods. The only thing that Stokes could get better would be the televisions and the music. The TVs are too small for the bar area and the experience would be better if they were larger. This is nit picky because Stokes gets everything that matters right. The music is good but Stokes could improve it by adding some variety. For a while, the same songs played during every Happy Hour. The TVs and music examples are a minor part of the experience but both could be enhanced. Overall, Stokes Grill is highly recommended for anyone who wants consistent, unique, and tasty food options. It is an excellent restaurant for take out and an affordable happy hour spot. If you take the burger home, the bun will be be crispy. Thanks for reading! read more

This place has the most boring atmosphere I have ever seen. A middle school cafeteria has more personality. Our waitress was not familiar with the menu at all, she could not answer any questions about food or drinks, she just kept answering I'm not really sure or I really don't eat that. This is complete incompetence on the owner and managers part hiring people like this. The menu is a very hard read at best. Way to much packed onto the dark hard to disifer menu. Chili was served stone cold and chicken wings were sub par. I was made to feel like an idiot because I wanted a domestic bottled beer as opposed to some pretentious micro brew or IPA No thank you Stokes. I will not be going back. read more

Pretty much a lunch place..Dinner on Fri night. Small sandwich w/chips $10. Small cup o Mac n cheese $5.. Micro beer 6-8 $ Will not go back.. read more

What is the point of being in business if you do not remain open during posted business hours? My wife and I drove here and arrived at 1115pm last night but it was closed. Both the website and front door say open until 1200, midnight. This is unacceptable. The restaurant itself has really good sandwich and pizza options with a great selection of beer. Had they been open the review based on the food and drink would have most likely been 4 or 5 stars. I'm curious to know why they were closed, as I assume they are still in business. Might go back, especially if I know why (want to make sure they still open when I want to go next), and would consider rewriting the review. read more

This was one of our best dining out experiences. As soon as we walked through the door Ashley greeted us enthusiastically, yet genuinely. The food was outstanding and original, the tomato pepper jack soup was incredible. Ashley's friendliness was apparent throughout her interaction with us and made our dining experience that much more enjoyable. read more

We had a great time here. Three of us came during the afternoon and there was no wait time. They had amazing drinks, food and service. I ordered the quesadillas which were great. Our waitress was quick and did a fantastic job. I would definitely recommend read more

Stoke's Grill - Quesadillas - Sandwiches Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

The first time I tried to come here I stood by the host stand waiting to be seated for about ten minutes, I ended up leaving. They weren't too busy and there were definitely servers around! I'm not sure what happened. I decided to give the restaurant another chance and I'm glad that I did! They have a great beer selection (Troegs Mad Elf!!!) and their menu is great, so many options. I got buffalo chicken dip with chips and a pulled pork sandwich with fries. I wasn't too thrilled about the fries, but I think that was more of a personal preference. My server was a sweetheart as well. She was on top of everything, but she wasn't overbearing! I would definitely come back and I would recommend this restaurant! read more

I absolutely love this place! Great food, great staff and great story. I used to come here all the time when I worked close on my lunch break when they first opened. The owners are a cute married couple, and I just love that they followed their dreams, and they are owners that are hands on! The food and soups are unique and delicious. The staff is wonderful as well! I highly recommend this place and will continue to support this restaurant. read more

I got the fish sandwich which was very very average and over priced. My sister got the cob salad which was terrible the chicken taste processed and cold...I would never go back. read more

Stoke's Grille is none to shabby. I went in with low expectations and I was content and filled by my meal. I had a salad. The components weren't original or unique but it had olives and balsamic vinaigrette and I did gobble it up. A dining companion had a BLT that was well prepared. Stoke's Grill serves your standard pub grub, dressed up cheese fries and there was buffalo chicken dip. The service was attentive and well organized. I was dining with about 8 other people and the food came out hot, orderly and well prepared. There were murmurs of satisfaction around the table and the ladies I was with all seemed to be digging their meals. Even though the meal was forgettable it wasn't disappointing. The four stars if for how well our large party was served. read more

Based on other reviews here, I was expecting something better than what we experienced here. Came in around 2pm on a Saturday. There was hardly anyone in the restaurant and it was very quiet and kind of had an overall awkward atmosphere - some TV ambient noise or a louder radio may be good here - we could hear everyone chewing and conversations around us - not pleasant. I'm not sure if Stoke's has undergone new ownership or just gone downhill but for a non-busy afternoon on a Saturday our food was horrible and service was really slow (there were only 4 tables full in the whole place!). Freezer bag french fries that tasted like it...they were cold and soggy while some of them tasted like they maybe had been sitting around somewhere since the start of the day... None of our food was hot (or even tasted that good for that matter). I had the "Dank" pressed meatball/pesto sandwich - meatballs were again clearly from a bag and frozen and hubs had the "monte cristo" - again awful - cold, soggy and just tasted like white bread. Super disappointing. We also got a small order of wings - sauce was greasy at best, wings were burnt, dry and over fried, and the "pretzel bites" with "queso" - the cheese sauce here was probably most disturbing...it was gritty and grainy and tasted like a bad taco. Gross. We sadly won't be back. read more

I would give this place five stars if the service were better. It seems like the waitstaff disappears in the back for long periods of time. I have sat with an empty glass for more than 10 minutes more than once. Sometimes the servers will just walk by you without checking on you and you almost have to literally grab them. That being said, the food is always very good. I love the tomato pepper jack soup! The burgers are good as is the chicken parm sandwich. They have an excellent selection of beer on tap and a fairly large menu. I really, really want them to do a better job with their waitstaff so I can bump this to five stars. Until they get better, three is all I can do. Update: it seems as though the waitstaff has gotten better or they hired more. Wait times have dropped so I bumped up another star. By the way, I love the tomato pepper jack soup and grilled cheese for lunch! read more

The rumors are true! Best soup ever! I had the deliciously creamy Tomato Pepperjack! I only had the cup, but thought maybe it should have been a bowl. Or a tub of it! So flavorful! I also ordered the Hitch Pretzel Sandwich. This was no ordinary pretzel sammie though. It was a legit pretzel. Toasted. With Turkey, lettuce, tomato and honey mustard. Is it a brilliant idea? Yes. But was it easy to eat? No. I ended up pulling it apart and eating it in sections. The best was the toasted pretzel itself with honey mustard slathered on top. I could have done with a bowl of the tomato pepperjack and the toasted pretzel (WITH HONEY MUSTARD) alone and been a happy camper. Now I know it's going to be hard to come out here for my frequent Target trips and not make a pit stop for some soup! read more

Tomato Pepperjack soup. Go get it. Now. Creamy and delicious tomato soup with a zing? What more could you want in life? The service was really friendly when I went in with my friend, and they were chatting it up with us while we waited for our to go orders. The only downside was that they were out of both or their mac and cheeses by 6:00 or so on a weeknight. Clearly, it's a hit. But total bummer. I'm still trying to get back to try it out. The actual space is pretty drab, but the BYOB feature is totally redeeming. The food is on the pricier side for the size and quality, but it is a local establishment. Hoping to make it back soon to try more! read more

I went to Stoke's Grill while visiting the Target on Mcknight Road for a quick dinner. I imagined it to be a full sit-down restaurant for some reason so I was a little surprised when it turned out to be more of a smaller casual type of place. You order your food at the counter and they bring it out to you. I got the Italian Beef sandwich which was Italian seasoned beef with hot peppers and provolone on a hoagie roll. To go with it I ordered some onion rings as well. My girlfriend got the tomato pepper jack soup, a meatball sandwich and a side of their homemade potato chips. The Italian beef wasn't like what you'd get in Chicago and would probably be pure blasphemy over there but I liked it. It was a simple sandwich but the ingredients went well together. My only gripe was I wished the beef was cut thinner and had some juice with it. It wasn't dry but when I think of Italian beef I think of heavily seasoned, thin meat that is swimming in its own au jus. The onion rings were really good. The batter they used was the cripsy kind rather than that soggy grainy kind you sometimes see. They epitomized the texture and flavor of a good onion ring. They were browned with a good crunch to them and the onion in the middle was cooked thoroughly and didn't slide out like a worm (this almost makes me gag when it happens with badly prepared rings, it's such a terrible mental image). Janey thought the meatball sandwich was just average. She likes her meatballs seasoned and she said they didn't have a lot of flavor, just ground beef. She liked it but she wasn't blown away by it. The chips were really good, though. Whoever fries in the kitchen knows what they're doing. The soup was creamy and spicy and really good. It was more peppery than tomato which is why I liked it. I'm not a tomato person so tomato soup has never been one of my favorites. Janey really enjoyed the soup and even though she's not much of a sandwich eater thought we should come back again and try more of the menu. The interior of Stoke's is very nice and is clean. The guy at the counter was really nice and friendly as well. read more

We've been there 2 times, both times the food is fantastic. The white cheddar fry app, $6 burgers on Wed and everything else has been yummy. You have to go with time to spare. They are clearly short staffed and the time to get drinks and food is Loooooooong Once that improves its a 5 star in my book. read more

Very impressed with Stoke's! I visited on a Wednesday night, it wasn't very busy and there was only one serving but surprisingly she busted it out and we had no issues waiting. The food was delicious! I loved the buffalo chicken dip and crab bisque. Others at my table really enjoyed the buffalo mac and cheese. The beer selection was impressive, something worthy of taking to trip here for. With all of the bland chain restaurants along McKnight, this place was a wonderful break from the norm! Definitely will be back. read more

The bartender was really nice when we walked in. Yes she was busy but let us know that she would be with us very soon. And she was true to her promise. The food was amazing. I tried the seasonal Butternut squash soup I must declare this was heavenly! My hubby got a steak hoagie sorry forget the name. Amazing! He also got a side of the buffalo Mac n Cheese. We r so in shock delicious. And I got the bacon cheeseburger. I again have no words! You MUST come here!!!! When the bartender was struggling the staff in back came out to help her no questions asked! Good people here!!! read more

When we decided to buy a house, my husband's main concern was where his new go-to bar was going to be. He insisted we were now too far from any good ones. He was pleasantly surprised when I insisted that we try Stoke's. Don't be discouraged by the the bars location in a strip mall (I know we initially were). The bar is a nice size with high tops along the window. The restaurant section is a little sterile so we prefer to sit in the bar. The main selling point is the beer selection! They have multiple coolers filled with beers to choose from and the bartender is more than knowledgable to make suggestions if they are out of a fave. So far everything we've tried food wise has been delicious. My mom is obsessed with their chicken philly and my husband liked "the dank". I've heard good things about their soup but it's been to hot outside for me to try any. We will definitely make this a go to place! read more

I've passed this place many, many times and but never gave it a second look because of it's location. (It's in a strip and I admit that I just assumed it was like every other sports bar because of that.) But a friend was told their food is great, so we went. Even though it's location is sort of obvious, I'd call it a hidden gem. It's NOT like your average sports bar - there's a seated restaurant on the other side of the bar and you cannot hear the bar at all. Awesome service, delicious food, amazing mixed drinks, great atmosphere. I wish I would have visited sooner! read more

This is underappreciated gem in the North Hills. It has a super interesting and diverse menu of sandwiches, homemade soups, Mac n' cheese, and salads that are always delicious. Usually when I find a place I love, I order the same thing most of the time. But at Stoke's I keep trying different items and I'm never disappointed. It also has a great draft list and separate eating space for families and folks at the bar. Excellent prompt service, and a place that everytime I go back to, I think we should come here more. While not a pizza place per se, after 5 years of independent testing my husband and I think it's the best pizza in Pittsburgh. read more

I love their crab bisque usually. Sometimes the cook has a heavy hand with the old bay. Lol. I also love the sandwich with turkey and sauerkraut {turkey Ruben is it called?} Some of the best sauerkraut I've ever had! My mom & I only come every so often because the service is AWFUL. Disappointing because the food is yummy! read more

A solid lunch here today with the best service I've ever experienced here. I warned my family that our actual lunch would be good but service would be pretty sketchy from my previous experiences here. That was, thankfully, not the case today. And this is actually the first time I've been here- and I've visited maybe 6-8 times over the past few years-that I have not had absolutely dismal service. We were sat quickly when we arrived around 12:30. I should note there were only two other tables at this time. Our server was quite young, first time I've seen her here, but she was very nice and checked back on us frequently. The beer selection, while not as top notch as I have become accustomed to since moving to DC, is quite extensive for the Burgh with many craft options. I had a beer- bells two hearted which at $6 is quite reasonably priced. Yuengling was on special- and is all day Saturday- for $2. Soup options were plentiful- chili, crab bisque, tomato pepper jack, cream of mushroom, wedding, and split pea. Sandwich special was a turkey, Apple, cheddar, and bacon, which sounded pleasant but I went with my tried and true favorite- turkey Reuben on French. I did the 1/2 sandwich with soup and chose wedding. The wedding was pipping hot (perfect for the dreary Pittsburgh day) and very flavorful. It was chock full of both chicken and meat balls with celery and carrots. The traditional spinach and pearl pasta was missing, nonetheless I thoroughly enjoyed my soup. I wish there had been a tad more 1000 island on the sandwich but I won't make bones about it. My mom had the pulled pork and said it was quite tasty with a smoky yet sweet BBQ sauce. My dad had the frizzle quesadilla, consisting of chicken, bacon, cheddar,and ranch. It was a very large portion and came with a side (he chose broccoli salad) too. My boyfriend had the chicken Parmesan hoagie with fries. He enjoyed the hoagie, which was again, quite large in portion size. The fries, which I can vouch for since I snagged a few, were hot and crispy with a nice seasoned salt/pepper mix on top. I highly recommend visiting Stokes if you're in the area. It's always nice to support a local business, particularly in the sea of chain restaurants that is McKnight Road. read more

Great selection of local craft beers, including mindful brewing and hitchhiker. Got myself a mindful draft, a bit pricy but for a high gravity ale it was worth it. Ordered a pit dip sandwich, roast beef French dip. It was recommended and beat expectations. This place is typical pub food done well, at least my sandwich was. Bartender was good and attentive. Would recommend if you want a greasy sandwich and a good beer. read more

I was really surprised by this place. It is unassuming, tucked into a plaza at the Pittsburgh end of Mcknight. My BF actually didn't want to go and gave me a hard time about it because he thought there was no way the food would be good. I wish I would have read more reviews before going though, because I didn't know they made their own soup and didn't get any :( I got a veggie sandwich and the BF got pizza (he picked his own toppings) both were surprisingly good. The decor and heating in the restaurant leave something to be desired... We were pretty cold inside, and the booths/tables were a little aged. The drinks/beer menu were also surprisingly diverse and tasty. We got a ginger beer concoction and a craft brew that were both tasty. I'm glad to have discovered this place. read more

Best happy hour in the North Hill. Half-off all drafts from 4-6pm Monday through Friday. Amy and Jason run a get place. Get the Mac N' Cheese well done. Chicken tenders are awesome too. read more

Stoke's Grill - Sandwiches Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Good brew selection and the burgers were only $6 on Wednesday night. The Animal Style burger was delicious and the service was great. Perfect place to watch a game. read more

Stoke's Grill - Huge selection of great beer - Sandwiches Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Wow! Hate to do this to you. However, I got a Steak Wit to go and there's absolutely no meat on it. What a HUGE waste of $! read more

Stoke's Grill - Rip off! - Sandwiches Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Seriously this place is a hidden gem. If you like burgers go on a Wednesday night. You cannot beat their homemade soups. The soup is so good for takeout too! read more

Stoke's Grill - Sandwiches Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

I lived near Stoke's when it first opened years ago. I recently made my way back. Wow. The beer list is great for you beer snobs. I don't know how to describe the menu. It has a mix of wraps, soups, sandwiches, and salads. But that description doesn't do the food justice. It is really great quality. I tend to go to the ropa vieja panini. A little spicy, but it reminds me of the Cuban food were missing in Pittsburgh. The French Onion soup is really flavorful. Just a solid place. They have a thoughtful and creative menu. Things will look familiar by name, but they've done a great job making everything better than the usual. read more

I have eaten at a lot of the food establishments on McKnight Road but I still keep finding places to try. Stokes Grill was a great pick. It is a bar and restaurant which are separate. They have a great selection if beers and you can choose some to take home. Their menu had some nice offerings. I chose the Shrimp Tacos. The tacos had two small flour shells. Two were needed because they were stuffed full! There were a very nice portion of crispy fried shrimp. Along with the shrimp was a crispy tasty slaw. I don't know what all was in the sale but it complimented the shrimp perfectly. There was lime juice and a salsa too. The tacos came with hand made chips which were light and crispy. I also ordered a cup of their Mac & Cheese. It was made with a white cheese that is melted and poured over small pasta shells. It is creamy and smooth and a bit rich. I can't imagine eating a bowl of it as a meal, but it is offered as such. I will definitely go back and try more items on their menu. read more

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We were heading to Mad Mex tonight and I asked my lovely friend if she'd like to try something different. She suggested Stoke's and I'd never been there. She said they have a great beer selection and good apps and sandwiches. She was almost entirely correct. She didn't say anything about the soups. The crab bisque is made in house and incredible! I took an extra quart home. Both of our sammies were excellent also. The "Hot Tuna" I expected to be a run of the mill tuna melt. Which honestly I would be happy with. Again extremely happy because it was mostly tuna and little melt. Nice job folks! Good fun atmosphere, friendly service and smile inducing food. See you all again soon! read more

Was meeting a friend here and initially walked into the bar area and it was so quiet. There were TVs in the bar area, but no sound coming from them. That was my initial impression. I ordered a fish sandwich with fries and i am used to ordering fish and it being this huge sandwich. This was more on the smaller end. I don't think that is a bad or good thing, just pointing it out in case you are used to those fish sandwiches that are falling out of the bun on the ends. The sandwich was good, I wouldn't say it was anything to rave about. The waitstaff/bartenders were friendly and the drinks reasonably priced. I would come back if i was meeting someone again, but its not going to be added to my frequent flyers list of places to eat. read more