Got the lunch special for $13 which came with a whole sandwich and a generous basket of fries. When you go in and order, it's at the counter, and you can tell this is a lot of people's go-to lunch spot. They use high quality ingredients and you can purchase certain gourmet meats, cheeses, and crackers. I thought my sandwich was good, cheese lacked some flavor. I also agree with a lot of reviews that the price is steep for the amount of food you get (I got the lunch special because it included fries, which are normally a $2 add on to a $12-14 sandwich). read more

Food For Thought Deli - Hand Cut French Fries - Delis Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Loved it. A highlight of the trip to PGH. If you like Reubens, a must-chomp spot. Delicious sandos!!! There's a family feel to the place, people bringing their true character to work. Places long this are why I tend to support local biz. read more

Ordered takeaway from here. Cute, classic, old school corner deli. Ordered a corned beef on rye and a club #7 with two sides of fries. Service was fantastic. Everything was hot and ready when I picked up. Will be back!!! read more

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Had the Grilled Rachel (Pastrami), it came with a long pickle and a small bag of chips. It had plenty of meat and coleslaw, it tasted pretty sweet. But for $18 it might be a little steep. Would still totally be back to try other things though. The tables and counter inside were nice and clean. They also had plenty of other snacks and drinks available. read more

Great place to go for lunch with friends. Our son picked up a Valentines Day during Covid. We have never been disappointed. Good food, great service & nice atmosphere. read more

We ordered food for a shiva. It was a nightmare. I went to pick up the food the day of, had to wait, and then the order was wrong. When I told the man about this he said he'd just give me this food. He then said he would take the food back. When I explained I had just buried my mother, her responded that he had problems too. Not knowing what else to do I took the food. I would strongly recommend NOT using this company. The service was horrible. read more

This place has the best latkes i've ever had! The service was great and my food tasted great even when I reheated it hours later. I will definitely be back! read more

Boars head pastrami Really!!!!! I grew up in Pittsburgh. And with Weinsteins, Rhoda's etc ...wow My friend said there are no Jewish deli's in Squirrel Hill anymore like we remember. He recommended Food for Thought. Boars head ....really!! Salty...really disappointing! Oh well. I never thought I would say that we have better Deli's in San Francisco!!! Btw New Orleans has Steins deli which rivals any NYC deli, if you happen to visit NOLA. Mention Gil and Laurel from SF to Dan Stein, the owner!! We lived at Steins when we lived in NOLA...lol read more

Yesterday, I received a get well gift of fabulous "mishmash soup" corn beef to die for and potato pancakes, that were absolutely amazing! The food was delicious! read more

Best deli in pittsburgh. I go here all the time and everything is great. Tried their cheeseburger today to change it up and it's the best cheeseburger I've had in a while! Well worth the price read more

Food was okay. Got an egg salad sandwich and a cabbage roll and it was over $15, which is a little steep for the quality. The cabbage roll sauce was quite sweet and thick and a little bland. Egg salad was good, bread was delicious and soft, the lettuce on my sandwich was unwashed as I discovered after a few bites of it tasting "dirty" I discovered some dried dirt. Pickle was soggy and not crunchy at all. The woman working the counter was very nice! Service was a little slow but to be expected during lunch hours. I would give it another shot, but not running to go back. read more

Food For Thought Deli - Egg Salad Sandwich, cabbage roll - Delis Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Phenomenal Jewish Deli with all the wonderful and delicious options you could ever hope for. Super nice staff that's over accommodating!! Matzo ball soup that melts in your mouth. Boars Head meats & cheeses that are the best in the industry. Reasonable prices that have you coming back everyday. In a city that is slowing losing all their great delis, this one really rises to the top. Enjoy... read more

excellent cold cuts. had the pastrami and roast beef and they are the best i've had in the city. they also make fresh gefilte fish for Passover. read more

This good Jewish deli is almost hidden on North Craig Street, but don't miss out on Bob's delicious place. Corned beef on rye? Excellent. Maztah ball soup, in various serving sizes? Lovely and homey. The menu is quite broad, but I've not had reason to explore it too far -- I'm confident you'll enjoy anything there no matter what. read more

What a wonderful deli !! When my son visits from Chicago, or when my grandson visits from Toronto, their preferred place to eat is Food for Thought. P.S. Their washroom/toilet is always kept pristine. read more

Food For Thought Deli was brought to my attention a while ago by some friends of mine. I have been attempting to get here for some time and finally it was like it was meant to be. I'm always down for a good deli sandwich. This place isn't very big on the inside, but big enough. There are some tables off to the side and some window seats if you want to eat in house, which lots of people do, or you can just take it to go with you. Hours aren't long her, but that does not stop the business from rolling on in here. We walked up to the counter and was checking out the menu hanging overhead. Within seconds we were placing our order, it's like second nature in here, a true deli. Our orders placed, order ticket in hand, we grabbed our drinks and went to find ourselves a seat. Seating at the tables is much like communal, which isn't bad. Soon enough our food was ready. Of course I couldn't pass up a hot roast beef sandwich. I kind of got my wires crossed here and thought that I was in a diner instead of a deli. But it was still the best thing to go with, at least in my opinion. The roast beef was amazing, like fall apart amazing. Flavored amazingly and covered in gravy. When I say covered in gravy I should say that it was swimming in gravy. So much so that no matter how much you took with every bite there was more to still sop up. I probably could have even drank what was left over, but I didn't, don't worry, I'm not that much of an animal. The fries that accompanied this were amazing. Small enough to eat a bunch at a time and to act like a shovel to get more gravy with every scoop. I do have to say that it was a bit odd to have that cold, crisp pickle on the plate. Especially because everything on the plate was piping hot. But it was a nice end note of the plate, cooled everything down. It was a bit pricey, but I think it was worth every penny. I also have to note that I thought that the staff were a bit rude when we walked in here at first. But after spending some time in here I saw this is just how they interacted with everyone that came through the door. Made it feel like a true deli, and it was nice to find it in this neighborhood. read more

Food For Thought Deli - Hot roast beef. - Delis Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Stellar food, and wonderful service. Fast & tasty. I had never been here before but I was in the area and decided to stop for lunch. I got the Ruben Sliders which came with 4 sliders (one turkey, one pastrami, one corned beef & one kielbasa) all made with the classics of a Ruben (sauerkraut, thousand island dressing and cheese). & they came with a hearty amount of fries that were cut perfectly thin and made crispy with a soft inside. ALL 4 were phenomenal. And I would tell anyone if it is a first stop to try these, I can't wait to try more of what Food For Thought Deli has! read more

The Greatest little Gems! I will admit! Not a deli sandwich type of guy! BUT, this really makes you reexamine the Stance - incredibly fresh! Filling! Great service! Extremely neat and clean! You gotta try this place! The Triple Decker did the Job! read more

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I got the #1 triple decker sandwich which had corned beef, pastrami, swiss, coleslaw & russian dressing on rye bread. This sandwich was without question in the top 5 best sandwiches I've ever eaten in my life. Absolutely insanely delicious. I don't usually like coleslaw but theirs was incredible on this sandwich. The rye bread was soft and super flavorful. I also had their matzo ball soup which very good too and so was their macaroni salad, the macaroni noodles were perfectly cooked. Staff was super nice and the food came out quickly. Will absolutely be back again! read more

Food For Thought Deli - #1 Triple Decker-Corned Beef, Pastrami, Swiss, Cole Slaw & Russian Dressing & Matzo Ball Soup - Delis Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

My wife and I came into the Burgh for a family celebration. I was charged with the catering detail. Why not put an out of state family member from New York in charge of the most important detail. So many establishments to choose from. We we hit the nail on the Boarshead in selecting "Food for Thought". We had a deli/sandwich/salad spread for 30. We were supplied with everything we needed to unload and dig in. Bob understood our needs and delivered. Not to the house per se, although I believe they would have! We arrived ahead of schedule and willingly scarfed a couple of breakfast Sammy's to boot. I would highly recommend Food for Thought for your "deli style" catering event or catch a bite on premises. The place is clean, busy and the friendly staff is welcoming & anxious to help! I do love that when it comes to my eateries. read more

Excellent sandwiches and sides served with a slice of good old fashioned coziness and memories of days gone by. My sons swear by the #4 sandwich and the matzah ball soup. And a well-kept secret, their coffee cake is to die for! read more

Love their matzah ball soup. Best deli in Oakland by far. Good prices and good food. Friendly service as well. read more

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My friend and I stopped by for the 2/$5 hot dogs, and I was so overwhelmed by the choices in-store. This deli definitely prioritizes quality -- in terms of its food and service. The hot dog had a nice fresh snap! And it was topped with relish ketchup mustard and onions. I personally enjoyed it. The fries were good! Definitely hand cut and fried on-site. I definitely wanna come back and try the breakfast sandwiches! read more

It's pretty good! People are friendly, food is yummy :) I usually order the #1 and it's quite good read more

Excellent food. One of the very best sandwiches I have ever had. Meals are worth the price and also the best potato salad I have ever had.

First time here and will be back! Everything is made to order, meat sliced to order and the owner is so kind! I got the #2 double decker it was delicious! Also tried the matzo ball soup and loved it as well! The side do fries also hit the spot! read more

This unassuming little spot has phenomenal matzo ball soup which in my opinion is VERY difficult to find anywhere outside of New York City. Their deli sandwiches are great too- try the corned beef it's delicious. read more

Food for Thought catered my father's funeral last week and it was PERFECT! From the initial meeting with Bob, to the timely delivery of the food, the logistics were flawless. Bob also helped with selecting the right menu and estimating the numbers, he's kinda experienced at that, too. The food was delicious, plenteous, and beautifully presented. It made our event worry-free and we were able to mingle and visit with our guests. Thank you FFT! read more

Great corned beef sandwich. Always consistent; nice locally owned deli ambiance. Not many of these type of places left in Pittsburgh.

Great deli. Classic disarray and informality with good food, good prices, and wry humor.

My daughters and I went there yesterday after visiting the Carnegie Museum. Food For Thought carries Boars head meats which are definitely my favorite. They have a full line of soups and salads and sandwiches too choose from. I had a matzo ball soup and a pastrami on rye with mustard. The matzo ball soup was really good and would definitely get again. The pastrami sandwich was among the best I have had. The service was fantastic the staff where fast and friendly. Only two complaints I have are #1 prices where a bit higher than most deli's and #2 the portion of pastrami on the sandwich was way too little. I have been too many deli's and generally you get 3x the amount of meat on the sandwich. Food for thought was good and I would go there again. I do recommend them, But go into it knowing you will pay more price wise and get less. Even know they are more expensive they are worth a visit as the food is really good and service as well really good. read more

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The ONLY truly good deli in Pittsburgh. That's no exaggeration. Breakfast: fabulous. Lunch: flawless. Service: top notch. It's really the only place to go for a good sandwich and fries. Bobby the owner is a great guy and he makes everyone feel at home. Any of the omlettes are worth getting, the breakfast potatoes are just perfect. Not too greasy- clearly fresh cut. The breakfast sandwiches are really good too. The mini Reuben sliders: look out! This is a big lunch and totally splittable if you aren't too hungry. It's four mini sandwiches surrounded by fresh cut fries. The meats they use on their sandwiches are all boars head or better. The corned beef is the best in Pittsburgh. Tables are set with Heinz ketchup, salt, pepper, and deli style horseradish mustard. read more

Food For Thought Deli - So many chips and goodies! - Delis Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Great deli and soup. Get party trays there for events Service always fast and friendly

Got 2 corned beef sandwiches to go OMG they were absolutely perfect and disappeared instantly To die for! read more

Great sandwiches in a classic deli environment, which is awesome. Still need to try their breakfast. Place is pretty clean and very friendly. Only knock is that the triple decker sandwiches are nearly $15, and they are good sized but not $15 sandwich sized. I keep getting another one so maybe I need to rethink the value proposition? read more

Been here a couple times, both were really great experiences. The first time, went for a brunch and I absolutely love corned beef hash so I'm always glad when I can try it somewhere new. As a disclaimer, I really don't like sandwiches so I can't say I've tried them from here but that corned beef hash (extra well done) was so tasty! That was a few months ago but I needed a quick lunch today and stopped by for chicken tenders and fries. Kinda wish there was a larger portion but I was pretty hungry so I think I was pretty biased. But man, those chicken tenders, were the juiciest chicken tenders I've had in years and the fries were thin cut the way I like em. I'm kinda excited to go back and try something else! I was kinda nervous ordering not a sandwich from a sandwich place but so far I really like what I've tried. read more

I really miss Food For Thought. Favorite place to go for Saturday breakfast- the menu is huge. However, my favorite thing to order is extremely simple: the egg and cheese on a croissant. The croissant is huge and buttery, freshly scrambled REAL eggs not some thin patty of hardboiled crap and just the right amount of cheese. There is a reason you always see a ton of older people at this deli- that is how you know it's good. Bob and Jackie are a delight and so is everyone who works there. read more

I love this old-school deli. They have freshly sliced Boars Head meats, and very good coleslaw, macaroni salad, chili, and chicken soup. Their turkey Rachel (turkey, Swiss, coleslaw and Russian dressing on grilled rye) is one of my all-time favorite sandwiches. You can also order meats etc by weight, so sometimes I get all the fixings to go (including pickles!) and then have deli sandwiches for days at home. I only wish they had longer hours but I think they've been closing earlier since COVID. I'm glad they're still in business and making great food! read more

Started with the matzoh ball soup. It was very good. Enjoyed a corn beef sandwich plain extra lean. Good, but very small enjoyed the chips. Do recommend, if you're in the area. read more

Excellent food and service!!!! Chix salad is the BEST!!! They also use Boars Head meats, which makes a big difference!