tried this place for the first time today. I wasn't sure what to expect but I left disappointed and still hungry. It wasn't busy at all and they stuck us in a dark corner. We ordered the pirogies which were good. The falafel was flavorless and burnt. I also ordered the fried chicken sandwich. It tasted so off I only took two bites of it. I'm not sure if the chicken was bad or they brined it for too long ( the texture of the chicken was off too). Both mine and my partners plates were essentially un touched and when someone came to take them, he didn't ask if something was wrong with it or even give us a chance to say something except that we didn't want a box ( which should've raised concern imo) read more

I hadn't visited since the restaurant portion was Legume and was excited to see what changes Butterjoint had in store! Burgers and pierogies came recommended, with everyone in our group ordering burgers but me. As a native Pittsburgher, I'm particular about my pierogies, and theirs were deliciously authentic! I got the app as my main. The waitress was extremely thorough and sold us on the chickpea panisse, which was absolutely delectable and creamy. The overall atmosphere is funky, with summery decorative paper lanterns hung about. I recently recommended Butterjoint to a few women who were visiting Oakland from Las Vegas for a robotics convention. read more

They say their pierogies take 3 days to make but Mrs. T's does a better job on a conveyor belt. They tasted like pure cow fat and dirt with a scoop of liquified burnt onions ontop. DO NOT RECOMMEND. read more

We've gone to Butterjoint several times in the past. This last visit was by far the best. Previously when we'd visit, I'd always get the burger because it's so tender, flavorful and delicious. My husband really enjoyed the FISH AND CHIPS. It was really flaky, crunchy and flavorful. Our brunch visit yesterday was by far the best ever. My mom, godson and I ate cherry French Toast and loved it. We all agreed that it was by far the best breakfast we've ever had. My mom was afraid it would be too sweet but it wasn't at all. The cherry really made it. The French Toast was crisp despite all the cherry filling on top. We got two orders of home fries to share which worked for four of us. We loved the crispy, tasty home fries because they reminded us of those my grandma made. Such great memories in a delicious little plate! My husband really enjoyed the pancakes. He is a plain Jane and never eats pancakes with anything but butter. He absolutely loved the maple syrup and used it. That never happens. I seriously can't get over that French Toast and have told everyone about it. I am still dreaming of it and can't wait to have it again. I also want to try the biscuits and gravy. The other thing that is great about this place is the service. I was shocked by reviews mentioning anything but wonderful, kind and timely service. That has never been my experience. Everyone has always been wonderful and attentive. Yesterday, was no exception. It was a soft opening for brunch, but they were a well oiled machine. Everyone was super kind and friendly. They care about their patrons and are genuinely happy when you're happy. You have to go try this place, especially for brunch. read more

Butterjoint - The cherry French Toast was to die for and was without question the BEST breakfast that I've ever had. Yum! - Bars Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Never disappoints. Excellent, creative cocktails and delicious food. Always get the smoked fish spread and pierogis!

Butterjoint is always fantastic! Ate dinner at the bar tonight. Sandy makes excellent drinks--"Annoyin' Criminal" was delicious. Enjoyed crab cakes, pork belly sandwich, and, of course, never skip the fries. Great atmosphere, friendly staff, and top-notch food and drinks. read more

We meet every month at Butterjoint and have enjoyed the food and the very helpful waitress. Today 3people ordered the quiche which was badly burned. Even the insides tasted charred. The waitress brought the manager and we politely told him that we had some feedback for the cook. A concern that the food has not been as good lately and the quiche was not edible. He told us he was sorry we were unhappy and we could always go to another restaurant. No apology. No explanation. Just a haughty attitude and message, if you don't like it just leave. Which we did. He didn't bill us for our meals, which is not what we wanted. We just wanted a polite, professional manager. We won't be going back read more

We went for brunch, had the salmon crumpet. It was very heavy, and sorry to say, gave me indigestion all day long. Maybe will try again sometime for lunch or dinner, but this was not a thumbs up. read more

Ok so the best way for me to describe my impression of Butterjoint (Butterjoint bar side!) is that it's a place I would come to alone on a rainy day when I needed a pick me up. It is SO cozy, the food is the UTMOST fine comfort food, reliable service, and the crowd is enough to make one feel anonymous but minimal enough to feel like you're surrounded by a group of recognizable regulars. I did in fact note a few folks sitting at the bar solo enjoying a delicious meal and drink. I relished the food and even though it was rich and delicious it was light and easy to finish (I would totally order a second spicy chicken sandwich right now). Comfort food but make it upscale, stylish, at an affordable price, and add in a chic bar- what more could I ask for on this Wednesday night in Pittsburgh? Butterjoint also owns two neighboring businesses that are attached on either side: a more traditional restaurant to the left (you may know it by it's previous name, Legume), and a breakfast/coffee cafe (previously known as Pies for Breakfast) ont he right. Based on my positive experience today I know I'll be back when I'm in need of a comforting atmosphere and a satisfying bite, and would love to try the stops next door as well, though I have heard you lose that cozy bar feel in the Legume side of the restaurant. read more

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This was a hard one for me to rate. I felt that the food was 4 star worthy, but the ambience and the plating and the prices brought it down to a 3. The service was probably 3.5, a little slow but overall good. So in summary, I would give this a 3.5. I would go back but I won't be rushing to go back. We got a lot of the appetizers: pierogies, fries, fried pickles and falafel. For dinner we got two burgers, a salad and the fish and chips. This fish and chips was some of the best fish and chips I've ever had in Pittsburgh, and it's something I get relatively often. read more

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I went to Butterjoint for the first time for happy hour and ended up staying for dinner too. We loved Legume years ago, but had never been to Butterjoint. My friend recommended it because they are one of the few Pittsburgh spots open on Mondays. We sat at the bar and were informed that it was Martini Monday! Amazing! I had a dirty martini that was delicious and only $7. We took our drinks to the other side of the restaurant for dinner. My friend recommended the fried cheese balls (brined fresh mozzarella, focaccia bread crumbs, and sriracha aioli) and they were great. I loved how crunchy they were from the focaccia bread crumbs. We also shared the pierogies with veggies (potato and cheese-filled pierogies, caramelized onion, sauerkraut, pickled beets and greens). These may have been the best pierogies I've had. I love how thick and doughy they were. Everything about this dish was savory and delicious. At this point I ordered a glass of Italian wine that I had never heard of before. Our server was amazing and brought us samples to taste it. My friend went with a glass of Cab and we both enjoyed our wines! I knew Butterjoint was known for their fancy burgers, but since I don't eat red meat I was glad to see the veggie burger on the menu. It had a quinoa/freekeh/black bean patty, cheddar, dill pickles , lettuce, aioli. It was ok, but I didn't love it. My friend raved about her fancy burger, but I would order something else instead of the veggie burger next time. I asked if they had a side salad or vegetable instead of french fries and our server recommended kim chi. I passed on that and went with the french fries. They were super crunchy, but tasted like they may have been sitting as they got a little hard. I only ate a few. The service, apps, dessert, and drinks were 5 stars for sure! I am excited to go back and try the salmon or ahi tuna. We finished the meal with vinegar pie and chocolate truffle cake. OMG vinegar pie is my new favorite thing. Our server described it as the gooey part of apple pie, but with no apples in it. The vinegar pie was amazing and I would go back just for a slice! The chocolate truffle cake was super rich and we both enjoyed that too. The restaurant was very accomodating to my friend's food allergies too. We will be back! read more

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Fun atmosphere, great service, decent food. Burger was OK, but not great. My wife had the salmon and said it was a bit too salty. The sauerkraut balls were very good. read more

This restaurant was pretty good. The food came out very nicely. I got the burger and it tasted good, alongside the fries. The ambiance was solid for a restaurant, however the service was not very good, our waiter had to come back multiple times and got one of the orders wrong. Could have been having a rough day. Overall solid place. read more

Delicious dinner! Fries were perfectly cooked and not over salted. Other than too much of the sauce on our burgers and sandwiches, we all our meals. The waiter was patient and attentive! read more

I hadn't been back to butterjoint since the pandemic but recently I've been twice. Both time sitting on the bar side of the restaurant. I love vibe and lighting on the bar side - it's a nice intimate setting. Their menu is small but has a lot of great selections - I highly recommend the pirogies! My friend got the sauerkraut balls and really enjoyed them. The waiters and bartender I've never encountered have been friendly and helpful. Would definitely recommend! read more

My wife and I had our date night here recently. The smooth jazz and eclectic decor transported me back to Oakland of the late 90's. My wife had the butter burger and fries. I had the pierogies and kielbasa. Fries made with beef tallow were fantastic. They just don't make them like this anymore. The burger was just so-so. The pierogies and kielbasa were very good, with sour cream, caramelized onions, beets, and a very mild sauerkraut. Kielbasa had a great flavor and a nice snap to the skin. read more

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Great pierogies and juicy signature burger with thick and medium-cooked patty and crunchy toasted bun, just a little overpriced for the pierogies as far as I am concerned. read more

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My buddy really likes this place so I was excited to give it a shot. Overpriced and my burger was watery. They also had this drink and it smelt like body odor. Fries were good. read more

Butterjoint was a unique experience. I visited the restaurant with a close friend and we both agreed that the vibes were a little odd. Not in a bad way, just a little peculiar in an eccentric way. If you have watched the movie Amelie, the aesthetic and overall vibe was similar to that film. The service was fast and time felt to pass by so quickly. An enjoyable experience, however, definitely quirky. My burger was delectable and cooked exactly how I like it. The bun was yummy and the patty was so juicy. I did not expect their burgers to be THAT good, but I was left impressed. I have been thinking every day of going back and ordering a burger again. My friend also really enjoyed her pierogies and she said they were very filling. A star of the dinner was definitely a lemonade. To be honest, I have never had a lemonade as light and refreshing as theirs. It was not too sweet and tasted incredibly natural. The restaurant is definitely a little bit on the pricier side, but the food is totally worth it. I am curious to know if anyone else feels the same way regarding the vibe. Highly recommend checking it out! Get the burger :) read more

Butterjoint - burger with fries & pierogies with veggies - Bars Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Went here for a work happy hour, great hours 4-6PM although their happy hour menu is limited. Only 3 apps & very small portions, we got a few orders of the fries which came with really good aoli, and the goat cheese crostini which were also very good! Drink menu was limited for happy hour as well, but the pitchers served about 3 glasses. I also ordered the just Pierogies which were good! Super cute environment but very very tight, and for happy hour you had to sit in the bar section. We also felt very policed by the server, he was monitoring how many drinks we had at the table which was odd. But overall pretty good experience. read more

Butterjoint - Just Pierogies - Bars Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Incredible neighborhood bar restaurant with elite food but down home food too. Pierogis amazing. Burger terrific Abd some great local beers and cocktails. Love the decor read more

SO GOOD. The drinks were unique & balanced whether you were looking for something sweet or something with more kick. The food was fantastic-- we tried the pirogies, the mussels, the fries, and the corn bisque-- all 10/10. Last but certainly not least, the service was PHENOMENAL. Brennan was an excellent server & provided great recommendations-- he recommended everything we ordered!!!! Absolutely will be coming here again. read more

Have some mixed feelings on this place. Their cocktails seem to be seasonal and were pretty good. I liked the pickle plate, which included a bunch of pickled veggies, but others in my party were not fans (to be fair, I love pickles so not unusual for me). I split the Fancy Burger and the Hearty Salad with falafel with a friend, and we both agreed the salad was the winner. The falafel were a tad salty, but the rest of it made up for it. It's a great value with the size of the salad, perfect for splitting. The burger just did not do it for me. It was overcooked and not overly tasty. Finally, the vinegar pie was good but pretty sweet and had only a hint of vinegar. I may be on my own here but I wished I could taste the vinegar more over the sugar. Won't be rushing back here but it is a good spot near Pitt and CMU for group dinners. read more

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This is bar food that is dressed up to go to a party. It's ok. The service is pretty good. A little to loud for my ears. So, why four stars instead of three? Vinegar pie. Any place that will throw something like that on the menu deserves an extra star. A tasty piece of pie, for sure. read more

went to butterjoint for a somewhat rushed lunch and the place totally exceeded my expectations! the staff were so friendly and accommodating when we told them we were rushed, and service was very fast. the food was great: i'm accustomed to being disappointed by dry pulled pork sandwiches, but that was not the case here!! super juicy meat. even the fries were perfect :) the goat cheese crostini was smaller than expected but it ended up being my favorite. it was my first time trying pepper jam (i am now a fan). i pass by this place a lot in the evening and they're pretty full then (for good reason), but during lunch there was plenty of seating available. also love their interior! very clean and i like the theming. they had these paper lanterns/flowers on one wall that was cute, though i didn't take a picture. read more

Butterjoint - mussels (top left) goat cheese crostini (center) pulled pork sandwich (bottom) - Bars Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

We have been wanting to try this place for a while and ended up getting a last minute reservation on new years. The service was fantastic thanks to our waitress! She was very animated and attentive! The food however was not as great as I had hoped. We started out with a goat cheese crostini appetizer which came with two small crackers with cheese spread on it. This may have set the tone for the meal, but we immediately regretted ordering this particular appetizer. The burger was ok overall, but nothing special (not up to par for being $20+). The chicken sandwich was decent at best. I enjoyed the toppings on the chicken sandwich because they were unique but it was overall average. read more

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My boyfriend and I went to Butterjoint for the first time this past Saturday. I have been wanting to go for a while, so I was very excited! First I want to mention their happy hour: Monday-Saturday from 4-6. It's hard to come by places that do happy hour on a Saturday. They have some okay deals too. I got a pretty strong cocktail for $8, which is not a bad price for this kind of place. The ambiance was really nice, and I would describe it as modern/cozy. I loved the decor and the lighting. It also wasn't too loud when we went. My boyfriend did say that the men's restroom was very messy though, for some reason. Not sure if this is a one off thing. The women's restroom was fine. Service was good! Our waiter was attentive and kind. The host who walked us to our table seemed very passionate as well. :) As for the food, we first split the Goat Cheese Crostini. While they were tasty, and I loved the zing of the pepper jelly in particular, it was a pretty tiny portion even for the happy hour price. I probably wouldn't get it again. Then came the mains. My boyfriend got the pulled goat sandwich and I got the fancy chicken sandwich. While my boyfriend liked his sandwich, again the portion was kind of small and he didn't get a lot of meat. My sandwich, on the other hand, was huge! I really, really loved it. It had kimchi and gochujang, and the flavors worked so well together with the fried chicken thigh. I'm someone who loves fermented foods so I had a feeling it would be a win. I was worried it would be too spicy, but It wasn't very spicy at all. The fries that came with the sandwiches were also spectacular. For dessert, we both got bread pudding that came with a little vanilla ice cream. It was alright, a bit bland in my opinion, but the ice cream saved it. While I knocked off one star due to portion sizes, I would recommend Butterjoint overall and I am excited to go back. When I do, I will definitely be getting the fancy chicken sandwich again. read more

I've wanted to try Butterjoint for a while now after hearing great things and glad I did! The Old Etonian cocktail was very good but it is sour so keep that in mind. My husband had the cream soda old fashioned and really liked it but said the cream soda wasn't very prevalent. Our meal was really good! The goat cheese crostini was so good but comes with two pieces so order accordingly. I loved my steak frites and my husband said the burger he had was pretty good but not mind blowing. read more

Butterjoint - Etonian - Bars Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

I had the fancy crispy chicken sandwich, which had a korean inspired gochujang glaze. The food was great, albeit a little on the pricier end. The fries and aioli were standard, and my friends who got the burgers enjoyed them as well. We were seated immediately at lunch of a weekday, and at the time the restaurant wasn't too packed. No complaints. read more

Butterjoint - Fancy Burger of the Day* French Fries with Aioli*Fancy Chicken Sandwich - Bars Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Lovely restaurant! The pierogis were a hit and everyone in our group loved them. We also liked the drinks we got. The service was super kind and attentive. We LOVED the fries we couldn't stop eating them. We liked the comfy seating throughout. We also liked how big the space was read more

Butterjoint is back to being a restaurant, after shutting Legume down a couple of years ago. It has a sort of partial menu, with a few appetizers and salads, some sandwiches ( almost all burgers), and pirogies as entrees. Dinner tonight was a disappointment. We were initially seated in a small room with us and a large table of loud young women. We were moved at our request. We ordered a bottle of wine, the only Chardonnay on the list. We were told we couldn't have a bottle, just glasses of the same wine. Two glasses each equals a bottle, but we had to just get it by the glass. Strange. We ordered the raclette and mussel appetizers to share. Both were good. We wanted to order some perogies, but never saw the server again. We didn't even get a second glass of wine. Will we return? read more

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We had a lovely dinner! We had the pierogies, Fancy Burger, and Pork Belly Chashu. The service was exceptional and the vibes were immaculate. I had the Old Etonian cocktail and it was not my favorite but everything else was amazing! This is a great place to go with friends or for date night! read more

Really nice food and beer selection. Great fries, burgers and pierogis. The service was friendly and attentive and the place was cozy.

I love me a great quirky little restaurant/ bar. I found one is Oakland l( suburb of Pittsburgh ). @butterjointpgh Butterjoint. The atmosphere l, the servers and the food were all the right amount of laidback and funky. I had their BUTTERJOINT BURGER 8oz beef, cheddar, Butterjoint sauce, lettuce, tomato, sour dill pickles along with some tallow fries. ( cooked in beef fat ). Nice solid burger. I am into smashburgers right now so this one was a little thick for me gambit had great flavor. I started with the goat cheese crostini. Nice flat almost cracker bread with a spread of goat cheese and hot pepper jam. Great way to start. ( note* serving size on crostini runs small so it's ok to order other apps also. ). Positive experience would return. read more

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I was really impressed with everything about Butterjoint. I liked the drink options and wine menu, the food and the atmosphere. I especially liked the waitstaff. They were very helpful with wine selection and food options. I fell in love with their burger! And it paired fabulously with their orange wine option. Although it was fall, we got to enjoy the outdoor dining space. That was just lovely! Hope to get back soon. read more

Went for Sunday brunch and was pleasantly surprised! Multiple healthy and not so healthy vegetarian options, however I will say the portion sizes are a bit on the smaller side so lower your expectations of a typical bruc read more

The steak was perfect. The crab cakes were delicious. Why did no one tell me about this sooner? The food and the ambiance was amazing!!

Amazing! Each thing more delicious then the next. Cheese balls are light and juicy. Fancy chicken sandwich is a delicacy of huckleberry spicy bbq sauce, finger licking down to the taste drop. End your meal with any of their made in house desserts! read more

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My fiancée and I took our families out to dinner on Saturday night to celebrate our recent engagement. We did not mention this in our reservation request. However, clearly someone on the staff overheard our excited conversation and informed the manager of the occasion. He and the servers came out to congratulate us and even comped all of our desserts! What a lovely gesture. On top of that, everyone was very satisfied with their food and drink. Thank you to the manager and staff for making our evening so special! read more

Came with my bestie & had a great time. This restaurant, over in Oakland, is unique & kind of eclectic with different colors & wallpapers. The ambiance was laid back with a mostly older crowd when we dined around 7 pm. My Pink's Not Dead cocktail was as delicious as it is beautiful. Strawberry Infused Boyd and Blair/ Cynar/ Lemon / Aperol Meringue - I really loved it! Had the mussels to start, they weren't my favorite...kind of gritty...but weren't terrible. The broth & focaccia with them were good. The "Fancy Burger" had a delicious sauce & lots of tasty little pickles. Loved the aioli served with the fries! All of the team members here were super nice & made us feel welcomed. Wish I'd given another cocktail (or 2) a try because they all sounded great. Will have to come back another time! read more

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