Yummy subs with plenty of filling and flavor. The secret is to dine in so you get the free side of fries. Don't forget to bring cash! For a sub and soda, it was a little under $20. The TVs around the place are tiny so don't expect to watch the big game here. read more

Uncle Sam's Submarines - Sandwiches Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

There's nothing you can say about Uncle Sam's except delish. Very good hoagies. Have been coming here so long. Especially when the one in Oakland closed years ago. I will say after being around for so long they still produce quality hoagies. Good portion size. Decent amount of meat and veggies without asking for double meat. If you dine in, you get free fries. If To go, fries has to be purchased. Service is its typical diner service. Staff Nice and quick. It's cash only. No exceptions. Can't place phone orders. You have to come in. If you're on a diet, don't even bother coming in. But this is a must have hoagie read more

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If youv'e never seen an older picture of Sun Drug Store, I'm about to show you one. It was like we stepped back in time. The foos was absolutely delicious, the service was fast, pleasant, knowledgeable, and very polite. The ambiance was very enjoyable as it was straight out of the 50's. It was the first time we were there after passing it many times to go to our favorite pizza shop. I must say I'm very glad we did. It sets nestled in a lil strip mall beside UPMC St. Margaret Hospital. Quiet lil place with a big attitude on deliciousness. We were truly surprised at how everything came together with all that was going on. T was during the lunch rush but we only had a short wait and everyone was just so organized doing their job. I guarantee, I will certainly go back. read more

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I've been eating lunch at this location for 25yrs but I no longer will. Their meat portions are getting smaller & smaller while prices are going higher & higher. I stopped ordering the Italian sausage last year because it shrunk and today's mushroom cheesesteak looks like a vegetarian sub. Tapping out after 25yrs... read more

Uncle Sam's Submarines - Steak n cheese - Sandwiches Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Hidden gem in the corner of the Waterworks strip mall. Ultra Philly Pepper cheesesteak was awesome!!! Also loved the shoestring fries!!

Good chow and decent fries. Bottom line. Stopped in with my daughter as we were in the Waterworks for something else, and she likes their subs. This place has a serious diner vibe going on, but the food was decent and the staff friendly. Priced okay. It could have been a bit cleaner, but again...diner vibe. Def worth a stop-in. read more

Uncle Sam's Subs has the best subs around. They're quick and the food is always fresh and delicious. I also love their fries. The old timey vibe is also very fun! Highly recommend! read more

Absolutely perfect lunch stop. Delicious sandwiches- ranging from cheesesteaks to vegetarian. Everything cooked to perfection and so fresh!!! The absolutely best French fries! 3 Pittsburgh location- Blawnox, Squirrel Hill & Robison. Order at the counter, grab a seat & enjoy! read more

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Always a great experience at Uncle Sam's. Really like their subs. Their fries are great! I had a steak and cheese sub. Service is always great as well. read more

Uncle Sam's Submarines - Steak Sub - Sandwiches Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Subs were above average but they got our order wrong. 3 turkey and 4 Italian, we got all Italian. They did take one back and substitute a turkey but that meant driving all the way back. Geez. And be warned they are cash only. I'd suggest joining the present, where most people do not carry much cash. But the food was good and that's most important. read more

I believe their cheesesteak hoagies are very good. Although, I ordered an Italian hoagie. I was extremely disappointed. All bun, very little meat and cheese. The actual meat had a very different taste. Thumbs down for the Italian hoagie. read more

Uncle Sam's Submarines - Italian hoagie thumbs down. Very little meat and cheese. - Sandwiches Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Best cheesesteaks in Pittsburgh and big enough to share! They are much better to eat in than takeout. The bread gets soggy and you don't get fries with a to go order. Eat it there and you'll keep coming back! Delicious! read more

This location is just strange. Some of the staff is absolutely insufferable and rude. I get working in a dump like Freeport sucks, but don't get rude with me especially when I'm coming in politely and bothering no one. I put in a large order and waited by the pick up counter. Another persons single order was ready before mine and they were like HELLO THIS IS YOUR ORDER!! I said "oh no that's not mine, I have a large order" you know the woman behind the counter was trying to argue with me? Like, why? It's simply not my order. Guess there was some confusion on their end on whose order it was but why argue? Mistakes happen, it's not that deep. The food used to be good but the bad service overshadows it. Wont be back. read more

Our brother suggested this place for a bite to eat. Soo glad he did. Located in a shopping plaza in Fox Chapel, there is plenty of parking since stores such as TJ Max and Marshells are around. They are set back i. The plaza but worth the experience. Lets begin with they use Mancini bread for their sandwiches...that should tell you something from the beginning. Literally some of the best Italian bread you will find in the city! If you want the bread some-check out their shop in the strip district! We both got the Ultra Philly cheesesteak, one with ranch and one with Mayo. The meat is cooked soo well with just a little crisp on them and the little bit of tomatoes and lettuce really help give it some freshness. When you order in, you automatically get fries with your order and they serve them with warm cheese dipping sauce! Soo good! The sandwiches are Hardy, I ended up taking half odd mine home and eating it later in the weekend. read more

Uncle Sam's Submarines - Ultra philly cheesesteak - Sandwiches Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

I had a great sandwich from this place. The prices are great and the food quality is decently high as well. The variety of sandwiches were somewhat limited, but the item that I tried was nice. I tried the mushroom Philly cheesesteak sandwich. It was very good. They had the perfect amount of mushrooms, steak, and cheese. The mushrooms tasted fresh and juicy. The steak had a nice texture and was also succulent. I added some tomatoes and they were pretty solid as well. They use Mancini's bread, which is fully and toasted while they make your sandwich. The fries are just alright, but I did think they were a bit limp and were not seasoned enough. The service was not the best. I did feel a bit rushed when ordering and the staff didn't check on me or anything while I was eating. You get the boxes yourself from a little location in the middle of the small restaurant. All in all, a nice spot for sandwiches. I really liked the mushroom cheesesteak. Good prices, good food, good portions. read more

Uncle Sam's Submarines - Fries and Philly mushroom cheesesteak - Sandwiches Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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They have a good steak sandwich but I don't like when people use peppers and stuff out of a can. In that case I just didn't have them at it to it but they have fresh french fries that are really good as well that come with sandwiches. The turkey sandwich was pretty good too read more

The workers at Uncle Sam's are really helpful if you've never been there. The place is also really cute inside. I had the Philly style sub and fries. Both were delicious. I would recommend to try this place if you have kids with you, want a good and filling meal, and if you love to have leftovers. Sorry there aren't any pics... read more

I stop every 2 months or so for my usual...a deliciously nostalgic loaded cheesesteak. Cash only, comes with fries when you dine in, friendly staff, and consistently put together sandwich! read more

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Second time here, still didn't realize/remember that it's cash only. Not a bad deal, $11 for a pretty big cheesesteak with peppers and onions, also comes with a big helping of fries. Bargain compared to some of the food trucks around. My cheesesteak was very good, roll was fresh and fries were hot and crispy. Other than cash only, it's a good place for a casual meal. read more

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This place is such a hidden gem. I was referred to this by a friend and honestly, it was such a good recommendation! If I were to have a complaint, it's that it is cash only so be prepared! Make sure to have at least $15 on hand! The ambience is so nice and it's like a classic sub shop, including the fact that it is tucked away! The sandwiches were so good, I got a hot Italian sub with fries and definitely will be going back read more

Delicious food at a reasonable price! Most of the staff are great. If you run into one who is not very personable, ignore them. The food is worth the trip! read more

Uncles Sams subs was very satisfying. Wasn't sure what to get so I just went head first and got the Ultra Uncle Sams Special. Not gonna lie I was a bit skeptical at first because the ratings were wishy washy but most were about the service and them being cash only, but I could careless about the attitude of the person making my sandwich. Plus Cash Rules Everything Around Me, CREAM! read more

Uncle Sam's Submarines - Sandwiches Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Complete shit show. I am sitting here one hour waiting for a sub. There's 10 people just standing waiting for their order. It's not understaffed it under trained. . It's called a lunch hour not a lunch 3 hours read more

We were so grateful this place was open when the BRGR next door had a huge waiting list. It was CASH ONLY which is important to know as I had to run to Giant Eagle to get cash back. I ordered a ham and cheese. It was delicious and came with fries. All the subs/hoagies were 10 inches which meant I was able to take half home for the following day's lunch. Bathrooms were singles and not the cleanest but tolerable. The restaurant itself was quite clean. read more

Get ready to be in food coma! Got the Italian which was delicious and comes with fries! I would recommend splitting a sandwich with a friend unless you're planning on taking a nap afterwards. Cash only. Fast service. Plenty of seating. read more

This is a favorite spot for Chris and I. We call this our unofficial date night restaurant of choice. Whenever we go to the movies or grocery shopping somehow we make it to Uncle Sam's. The service is always fast and friendly and the food is great! I really cannot think of a better way to have a quick date than going to Uncle Sam's for a sub and a nice conversation. The subs come with a side of fries. These fries are great. They are slightly larger than shoestrings but are fried in peanut oil so they are crunchy to the max. The great thing about Uncle Sam's is that they have extra condiments or toppings for the fries (and possibly subs) around the restaurant. I like to sprinkle a bit of the Cajun seasoning on my fries. But then sometimes if I am feeling spunky I will get the malted vinegar and dip/sprinkle that over my fries. AND THEN if I am feeling really exciting I will add both the Cajun and the vinegar. They also have seasoning salt and spicy mustard that people can pick from; and of course Heinz ketchup. I always get the same thing each time I am there. Cheesesteak, extra tomatoes, extra onions, lettuce, mayo, and Italian dressing. I like a lot on my sub. Chris just gets the sub with nothing on it but mayo. He then adds ketchup later (gross). The nice thing is that these subs are so big that usually I only eat half the sub. This means that for about $8.00 I can have dinner and lunch the next morning. When you need your sub packed up you bring the basket to the counter and they wrap it expertly so there is no mess and everything stays within the sub. I hate it when you get a box for a sandwich. Everything will fly around in the box making it hard to eat the next day. This wrapping is the best. This time we were not that hungry and had a movie to get to so we split a sub. Because Chris didn't want any of my usual toppings they put all of my extras on the side in a little toppings boat so both of us could eat what we wanted and no one felt left out/lacking. I thought that this was great customer service. I really appreciated it. I suggest everyone go and try out their subs. You will not be disappointed. Also, try new things and tell me what your favorite other subs are! Maybe I will expand and try something new! read more

Never a disappoinment as long as I've been coming here. This is the place to go for steak subs in Pittsburgh. I put this place up against a Philly cheese steak any day of the week. Tender, juicy, fresh-never-frozen steak. Rich, melty, delicious cheese. Fresh from the garden tasting veggies. I could go on and on about the taste but I don't want to keep your stomach rumbling much longer. No frills place with great food run by excellent people. This is a hometown feeling place that just gives you a good feeling every time you think of it. They have multiple locations close to you so stop reading and get eating! read more

Uncle Sam's Submarines - Sandwiches Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Best sub in the city - bar none. The bread can't be beat, the quality of the meat, the blending of the cheese. It's heavenly. The fries are great too - don't sleep on the sweet potato fries. read more

Some of the best cheesesteaks and subs in the area, but not quite as 5* as the other locations. Better than no Uncle Sam's, definitely stop in for a sub or three! read more

I called them to place an order for pickup & was immediately put on hold by the young woman who answered the phone. Her idea of hold was to lay the phone on the counter. I could hear everything going on; people picking up orders, her & a male co-worker talking about tattoos & him telling her he doesn't have any hair on his legs, etc. I really wanted these subs! I couldn't just hang up & call ad back since their phone was off the hook! After 12 minutes of "hold", I gave up. They not only lost my business today, but also anyone else who was trying to phone in an order while the phone was off the hook. Pathetic. read more

Any business with the word "sub" in the title is going to scare me. Only because Subway has really ruined my idea of a sub. I hate Subway. Like, I can't even walk by a Subway and not shudder. So just by default I avoid anything with sub in the title. Sorry Uncle Sam's. But Burgatory was closed for a watermain break and that was the only viable option. I'm really glad it was though, because it really was delicious. Honestly, it was very very good. I ordered the portobello sandwich, with melted swiss cheese and caramelized onions. It was funny because I asked for wheat bread (which Subway does have!!) and they said "we only serve white." Well, okay. No avoiding the processed flour here friends! But whatever, it was a darn good sandwich and I'm into it! read more

Uncle Sam's Submarines - Sweet Potato Fries - Sandwiches Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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I've eaten at Uncle Sam's for over 10 years between all of their Pittsburgh locations, almost exclusively eating in for lunch. Their subs are good, their fries are good, the wait can be a little long. I don't mind them being cash only. I don't mind the unpleasant cashiers. I mind not getting French fries with my to go order and not having a reason behind it other than its your "policy." Especially when it costs the same price. If it's because of soggy fries, here's your solution, leave the top of the bag open. If I pay the same amount you could at least tell me why I can't have the fries. And when I ask (in a sarcastic manner) that if I would've said "for here" taken one bite and asked you to wrap it up I wasn't asking for an honest answer I was pointing out how dumb this policy is. read more

I don't think I've ever turned this down when someone has suggested it. They are also really good with pick up orders. They wait until you arrive to put your fries in a bag which helps to keep them fresh and crispy. read more

Me and some friends went to grab dinner here last night, their hours said they were open til 9 and we got there around 8 and the employees were stacking all the chairs up. We entered to ask if they were still open to even get to-go (I've worked service and understand that hour before closing feeling) or if the google hours were wrong and they said they were still open and I quote "for a looooong time" very nastily and each employee was giving us dirty looks while continuing to stack the chairs. You could cut the air with a knife the tension and energy in the restaurant was so rotten. Safe to say we didn't get dinner there and went next door to the Burgatory and had a lovely dinner with friends and no glaring eyes. Really disappointed to say the least me and my girlfriend frequent the squirrel hill and Robinson location often and never would've expected such a terrible experience at this one. Such a shame read more

Good Philly Cheese Steaks. I can't hate on the quality of the subs... at all. You walk into a restaurant with cool decor, easy to read menu on the wall, order at the counter, and someone delivers your food. Cash only, which doesn't bother me... cash only is a great way to keep prices down (FYI that's the advantage for cash only joints). I liked my Uncle Sam's Special and I really liked the thin cut fries. Maybe a little pricey, but the quality was good, so no complaints. Since, it's an order at the counter joint... all the girl did was take our sub orders at the register, make change, then carry our subs 10 ft across the room, and plop them on the table. She wasn't very friendly either, may I add. You also clear your own table. They actually have a sign on each table telling you "I'm not your mother, clean up after yourself"... no joke. So what's with the tip jar? I think it's so chintzy to ask for tips in places like this. I hate that they put them right next to the cash register so you're obligated/pressured to drop something in with every employee watching you. Ugh...huge pet peeve of mine. Overall, good place for a sub or Philly Cheese. read more

Uncle Sam's Submarines - Special and fries! - Sandwiches Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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The Hanleys don't own ANY of the Uncle Sams restaurants anymore and due to covid, their hours of operations have changed (much like most restaurants). Just an FYI to the man with the other review to take into consideration. read more

The main guy preparing the food and delivery it to your table is wearing his face mask on his chin, one employee has it below his nose and now the 3rd employee put hers under her chin. Insane. During a time when the cases of COVID 19 are raising, this is totally unacceptable. Will not be back. read more

My favorite sub in the Pittsburgh metropolitan area; Uncle Sams provides a more unique flavor for the steak subs. Add an egg and it will help pull the flavor out of their sandwiches but the bread is the unique qualifier here! Go for it! 7.9/10 read more

This would be a five-star review but for their redonk cash only policy. This is, IMHO, the only good Philly cheesesteak in this town. Management - don't make me trod a quarter of a mile and through wet slippery grass to go to a bank. Either put an ATM in your store or wake up and realize it's 2017. read more

Great hoagies! Family and I come here all the time, and always enjoy the food. You know exactly what you're getting when you come here; an old school feel with no frills and just good food! Sometimes the tables are not cleaned off from prior diners, but they do they're best to stay on top of it. Highly recommend them read more