Located on the Border of Oakland and Shadyside. Multiple visits across the last few years. Bar on…read moreone side, dining room opposite. Gastropub feel with deeply solid kitchen. The pickled items are all done in house, and menu/kitchen are very thoughtful on how they execute. They do the pickling well, and they incorporate their ingredients into the dishes without making them feel unbalanced. Some specifics: Chicken fried pickles: Great ratio of batter to pickle. Generally, I think execution of pickled spears versus chips is fraught with peril. ButterJoint does these perfectly. These remain excellent and an unequivocal "get again" dish. Crispy chicken sandwich: chicken thighs done in one of the House brines, then battered and fried. This is a generous sandwich with two thighs. The batter is light and perfect and perfectly adherent. Kitchen cooked these pieces perfectly; no overdone portions. The tallow fries served as a side remain excellent, and the serving is very generous. "You can't eat just one." Pork belly sandwich: what a completely fun bite! Generous serving of pork belly, crispy on the outside and melting internally on a perfectly toasted roll. The condiments on this sandwich are perfect. The brunch burger is excellent. The egg is hard cooked so it doesn't come apart on the sandwich. M got the corned beef hash; the brisket on it is absolutely amazing, and there is a very nice grill on the potatoes. The poached egg on top is a complete delight. This is one of the better hashes that I have had. The falafel is fantastic. Well seasoned, perfectly cooked. The goat cheese crust with hot pepper jelly is an unexpected treat. Pickle shrimp are fun. The Mississippi comeback sauce is basically a remolade or maybe big Mac sauce. Would totally have again looking for a little cold shrimpy bite. We have never walked away disappointed by the menu or the kitchen. Good bar program, good draught list. Consistently gracious front of house team. Great for lunch or dinner, couples or families. Highly recommended.

Great spot for some American food and a solid lunch. That's what I came here for, at least. Some…read moresolid outside seating area as well, but I went inside this time. Got to try their chicken sandwich and vinegar pie. The chicken sandwich came with a garlic sauce (toum) and fresh vegetables on their signature milk bread. Needless to say, the bun was amazing. The toum was great too, perfectly garlicky. And the chicken was delicious, with a solid portion. A bit on the expensive side though. The vinegar pie sounded super unique and intriguing so I gave that a shot. So glad I did! This is delicious. I can't even really describe it; there's a tiny note of acidity to it, but it's also super sweet. A nice little brown topping as well. It's just really good and you should try it. All in all, recommend this spot. The inside area we were sitting at was a little bleak but other than that, it is a nice place to be!

Excellent hole in the wall joint. They don't make them like these anymore. Friendly, quick service…read moreand a price point you can't beat. My girl and I took the 2 dog special and topped it off with a Turner's Iced Tea!

Mhmm don't be jealous . No frills, QUICK SERVICE, food is delicious, good prices. Very efficientread more

Oh, Carmi... I live and breathe for your smothered chicken…read moreplatter. It knocks me for a loop when all of those juicy flavors hit my lips. That's an entree I share with the boyfriend because otherwise I'd just go crazy. The cornbread stuffing is one of the best things I've ever had in my life. I love that stuffed chicken so much too. The boyfriend loves your fish stew and shrimp po' boy. I can't wait to get home to Pittsburgh to taste you again. Signed, Your biggest fan

First off, it wasn't clear to me until I got there that this was takeout only. Yelp has separate…read moreentries for Carmi Soul Food and Carmi Express, and I thought they were separate outlets. That it was takeout only presented a dilemma for me, as I was just visiting the North Side for the day by bus and foot, and had no place to take my order. Of the two people behind the counter, one could not have cared less about my dilemma, but the other was of some help with this and my order. I wound up walking two blocks downhill to a park with benches. Second, that all orders are cooked to order and take 25 minutes. Fortunately there is a branch of the Pittsburgh Public Library across the street and it was open, so that occupied my time. The food: the chicken and catfish are fried in light crispy breading, very fine. The chicken wingettes were delicious. The catfish was not easily flaked and was ever so slightly rubbery, which would have been a very bad sign if it had been any more so. But it wasn't too bad. Green beans are a good side dish at this sort of joint, and these were good, seasoned with meat and sautéed onions mixed in. The white rice was entirely plain but tasty.

Good food spot with pretty great happy hour deals. Just off Walnut St., Shady Grove has a pretty…read moregood vibe. Great place for brunch or dinner. They have nightly specials too. There's an upstairs balcony area and a few outdoor chairs on the street. It's definitely a great vibe in the summer. I do wish there were more TVs behind the bar but there is at least one, however unless you're going there to watch Pittsburgh sports, I doubt they carry any other teams. Anytime I've gone the service has been attentive and on key. No complaints abt that. Overall worth a visit

Thoroughly enjoyed my meal there. They have so many different cuisines so plenty of options. Their…read morevegetarian options are especially welcome-- there's no chance you'll be limited to bland basics. I stopped by when I was jonesing for fried green tomatoes. A good call! It's spacious and staff is friendly and quick. I will go back soon.

Cafe Moulin is without a doubt my absolute breakfast/brunch/lunch place in the area. The food is…read moreexcellent (their avocado toast w/ eggs is so good I practically lick the plate when I'm done) and the atmosphere immaculate (bright and friendly without being kitschy), but the real standout is the staff. I've been a regular there since I moved in nearby, and from the start it was obvious that the people who work there sincerely care about making the experience nice. I've always been greeted with a smile, even during hectic weekend hours when the whole place is packed with a line out the door-- and even on the most full-house days, I've never been made to feel rushed. More than that, I always get the same thing there (I'm just a creature of habit-- every bite I've ever stolen from a friend's plate has also been delectable). The staff have picked up on this and will offer to get me "my usual" when I visit; it makes me feel valued and noticed, and they'll often use the time I would've spent ordering making conversation, asking about my day or the book I'm reading. I've never been to a place with such genuinely friendly staff, and I feel so lucky to live so close! Summed up: I never leave Cafe Moulin without a full stomach and a smile.

I'm conflicted about this review…read more Came in alone and sat at counter. A waitress was really hostile and aggressive to me early on . It was uncomfortable enough that I would have left , had my food not just arrived. The owner was around and seemed nice. This would have been a great experience were it not for the waitress being so unprofessional. If she'd apologized all would have been fine. Everyone has bad days or comes on too strong sometimes. The shakshouka was excellent though. I wish that I'd been more able to enjoy it, rather than leave feeling bad about myself.

What a fun place with very delicious food! W drive by a few times and I always wanted to try it…read more.. so we did today and we were not disappointed whatsoever, in fact it exceeded our expectations. We ordered the veggie wrap which was flavorful and excellent. It just was amazing. Also we had the mahi tacos which were yummy... The service was delightful as well.

Just went for a drink and app. I got the fried pickles which come with a zesty sauce and they were…read moreso good!!

I have said it countless times. I am not a food truck guy. 95% of the time I have had them, I am…read moreseverely disappointed and pissed. They are going to be pricier (understandable if you know food industry) and just have not had many that I would ever say I loved THIS IS NOT THE CASE Pork Belly bites. Cooked perfectly and melted in your mouth. The char siu glazed had the perfect umami to spice ratio. Made you feel warm We split two burgers. Their Billionaire and Jelly Belly. What I loved about both these are they aren't smashed to fucking hell and paper thin. Thats what I hate about smash burger. I want juice in my bite. Delivered here The Billionaire was easily our favo and can't imagine another burger can top this beauty. Vanilla candied bacon, caramelized onions, French Brie, arugula and white truffle garlic aioli. Get a side of that aioli for the fries. UNREAL The Jelly Belly. Muenster, bacon, jalapeño apricot jam (insane pairing), candied peanut crunch and peanut butter. I always love a burger with peanut butter. The Quesadilla. BY FAR the best thing. Holy FUCK. That amazing pork belly with, their fire sauce and a house made wasabi aioli. I never thought I would love another quesadilla besides chicken Latino's but wow Not a food truck guy, but am a Cold Friends guy. Seating is connected to the brewery so a ton of outdoor tables and inside.

Cold Friends Kitchen sells appetizers, smash burgers and other sandwiches, and bowls…read more I saw Cold Friends Kitchen's food truck at the BaconBurgh festival, and they were offering several menu items. I bought a Jelly Belly smash burger from them. The employee made friendly conversation and mae my burger in a reasonable amount of time. This Jelly Belly smash burger uniquely contained pork belly, muenster, jalapeno-apricot jam, peanut butter, and peanut crunch. As I ate this burger, it dripped all over my hands, and I had to use hand wipes to clean my fingers. However, it did taste good. According to Cold Friends Kitchen's website, they also offer catering.

Great food. We got the chicken & the trout, both were incredible, sad I didn't get any photos to…read moreadd. The focaccia with whipped ricotta & smashed potatoes were also great! Major shout out to the staff, they were incredible. SO friendly. Hailey, the host was so kind she even fixed our wobbly table when she dropped off our appetizer and noticed it. Seating in the evening is on the smaller side but we walked right in on a Wednesday evening. Excited to go back for brunch!

Very cool, nice spot. Somewhat upscale with a New American style menu, bit of fusion as well. On…read morethe weekends I heard they serve stuff like shakshuka which seems great as well. Honestly a varied menu. I got to try their chicken sandwich and olive oil cake. The sandwich was very good, but I do have to say, also quite expensive. It came with no side (not even fries). But the quality is good. The chicken is breaded well, super crunchy. Inside, it's cooked perfectly. The vegetables are fresh, and the tahini sauce is super good. Every bun was good. It's a great, but expensive, sandwich. The olive oil cake was also quite pricey, but good. Not overwhelmingly sweet. Topped and filled with something fruity (apricot?). A bit too crumbly for my taste, though. All in all, a nice place for a bit of a more pricey dinner. Things seem high quality and homemade. I'd recommend it!