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CHiKN is phenomenal! I got nuggets and fries. I'm not a big fries girl so I didn't love them but…read morenot sure that I would have expected to! The nuggets were really good! You can tell they use real chicken and bread it, not at all like frozen nuggets or what you would get from McDonalds. The people working were great and it was also really nice to see how often they changed gloves considering they're working with raw chicken! The vibe in there is super cute if you are staying and eating, but they do a great take-out service!

Finally got to try this chicken spot, I can see where the hype comes from. It wasn't bad. They…read moreserved their chicken at three different levels of heat. They don't accept cash in the heart of Pitt campus.

Sandwich* Crinkle Cut Fries Comeback Sauce

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Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers

3.8(47 reviews)

I had heard this place and we were in Pittsburgh so we drove with great joy to try the chicken…read morefingers . The service is good . Only one thing in the menu that is chicken fingers . Eat in area is good spacious . When we got our food we were all soo happy , it was amazing , juicy, tender, very fresh and tasty . Didn't feel oily at all . The Frye's were good too .

We loved this newish location! The inside is decorated immaculately. It was clean and well taken…read morecare of. The service was helpful and friendly. The food is what you expect - hot, fresh, delicious. Parking is tough in this part of town - street parking is hard to come by.

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Piada Italian Street Food

3.9(376 reviews)

1.2 mi•Oakland

Food was great the service was wonderful, good atmosphere, April Alex was our server she was great…read moreI will definitely go back.

First off. Thank you April for taking good care of us - you were awesome!…read more My sis and I stopped in tonight .. it's been a minute since we have been to Piada and we both were very happy with our experience tonight Two grilled avocado Piada .. a pepperoni stick and those spinach artichoke pockets you have here ( not at our Piada - closer to home) was really delicious! Def going to come back and thankful for the entire staff here ... they work hard at this location! Ohh and keep it very clean too!

Nice, elegant, simple dining room

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Roots Natural Kitchen

4.5(240 reviews)

1.2 mi•Oakland

Great spot for lunch takeout on Pitt campus. Roots has done a good job filling the fast casual…read moreniche with some healthy feeling, largely vegetarian options. Most bowls are rice, greens, and/or beans based with various vegetables for toppings. Heartier than a salad but healthier than Chipotle. I've gotten lunch there a few times and have always been satisfied. My favorite bowl is El Jefe, which comes with rice, kale, black beans, corn, red onion, avocado, and a protein topping (I like the miso tofu but you can also get chicken). The bowl also comes with cilantro/lime sauce, which I do not get because it's very salty. That's my one complaint about Roots - despite their healthy ingredients, their bowls can get quite saucy and salty if you go with the default options. This particular location is well-staffed, so service is usually quick, but it can get a rush of students around 12pm.

I came in to try the limited time Garu bowl for lunch. The place itself is nice, it's always clean…read moreand I've never had any issues with the staff while ordering. The bowl was good but I was a little disappointed in the portion. Roots is a little bit more expensive than other similar options but I usually don't mind as they often give me a very full bowl, but that wasn't the case with the Gary bowl. It was less full than the bowls I usually get along with being very heavy on the rice and not too much chicken or even the kale. Aside from that it was still yummy but I think I'll be going back to my regular order next time.

Holiday decorations going downstairs

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Jimmy John's

3.5(52 reviews)

1.3 mi•Oakland

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My company placed a last minute large order for a meeting and we didn't know any place that would…read moredo it last minute -- except Jimmy John's! They put the pedal to the metal and made sure to get all our orders quickly. The staff were also really nice and apologized for the brief wait. The food tasted great like always. I can always count on Jj's for my last minute needs!

The staff here is wonderful. Made my day. Cleanly and really efficient. Totally going here again!!…read moreThank you Jimmy John's.

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Layne's Chicken Fingers

I repeatedly asked for regular fingers and definitely got spicy…read more Ow! They ignored my request and did what they wanted.

A nice rival to the classic chicken finger joint that will not be named. I actually really enjoyed…read moretheir food. Pretty decently seasoned, reasonable prices, and really nice sauces. I got to try their chicken finger sandwich and the laynes sauce. The chicken was well cooked and breaded well too. Not a ton of spice but still flavorful. The sauces are what really made it delicious. Both the ranch and the laynes sauce were really good. Creamy, decent portion, and the Laynes sauce had a tad of spice to it. All in all, I definitely recommend it for a quick and cheap bite. Nice chicken spot.

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Five Guys

3.3(92 reviews)

1.0 mi•Oakland

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Came here for dinner on a Monday evening. I ordered the bacon cheeseburger and large cajun fries…read more Total came out to around $16. What's Hot - Free peanuts. Helpful and awesome! I was able to munch on peanuts while I was waiting for my friend, which was helpful. There is a metal scoop so that you can scoop out the peanuts (which are unshelled) without using your bare hands. They also provide small container for you to hold the peanuts. You could also take these peanuts with you if you don't finish them, which is convenient. - Portions. What I love love love about the fries is that they will scoop extra fries into your bag, which flows over the cup that holds your fries. I ended up having leftover fries for the next day. My bacon cheeseburger came with 2 meat patties, in addition to all the toppings I added on my burger- mushrooms, sautéed mushrooms, ketchup, and pickles. Their burger toppings come at no additional cost, too, which is helpful. - Quality. My cajun fries were definitely spicy and had a kick, which was yum! - Layout. It's a pretty decent layout. There are several tables and high stools by the window counter. - Service. Their staff are nice and helpful. I asked a couple of questions cuz it's been a while since I was last at a Five Guys. I also asked for an extra bag before I left so that I could hold my leftovers in a non-greasy bag. They answered my questions, were helpful, and gave me what I needed. - Location. It's in Oakland, which is convenient. However, because it's so close to University of Pitt, be prepared that this place can get busy with students. What's Not - Prices. Close to $20 for one meal and no drinks is pretty high. To be fair, their portions are pretty good. Just be prepared that a meal can cost you. That your burger toppings are free and that there are free peanuts may compensate for the higher cost of the individual items. - Location. The equalizer for the convenient location is that it can get busy. Additionally, this is not a place you drive to. Parking in this neighborhood is inconvenient. Walk or take the bus. - Cleanliness. Given that customers are shelling their peanuts and eating all their food out of the brown paper bags (which the food come in), it's easy for the tables and floors to get dirty. I didn't see any of their staff sweep the floor. I saw one of their staff come out and wipe a couple of tables once or twice. However, they don't appear adequately staffed to handle the restaurant at full capacity. Be prepared for there to be food droppings and whatnot on their tables. - Quality. Their burger was good, but not very flavorful. The taste seemed neutral and not seasoned. It's not bad, but I've had better. I like their cajun fries better than their burger. Put it this way, I wouldn't come here just for the burger. Final Answer Willing to come back, but I don't think their burger is their main attraction.

The cooks pants were low. His black underwear was showing. Milk shake machine was out of service.read more

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A Five Guys hot dog sits on the counter in a Five Guys restaurant.

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Stack'd

3.7(288 reviews)

Really cool concept, we loved the build your own burger. You get a menu and small pencils at your…read moretable and you fill in your options of burger/protein, toppings, sauces and sides. I got the impossible burger with mushrooms, caramelized onions & spinach. I also added their honey bbq sauce which was so GOOD!!! The service was great and fast. The reason I gave it 4 stars is because , I felt like something about the decor was a bit empty and unfinished. I would definitely go back and look into visiting other locations in my travels. Also the price was great for everything you get!

Of course we ordered hamburgers which were very good. So many choices for how you wish to dress it…read moreup with toppings. Service was good but I'm still not used to paying $23 for a burger, drink and onion rings.

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Fries

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Bar Area

Primanti Bros. Restaurant and Bar

3.4(396 reviews)

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Holly cow! Their…read moreRueben sandwich was so big that it was enough for three of us big dudes to split for lunch. Corn beef should be eaten fresh, I would prefer other bread choices, but certainly a good sandwich. Too busy though as it took a long time to get the sandwich.

I know its a chain now and all over pittsburgh. I was in town for work and decided to grab a…read moresandwich here. Haven't been here in decades. Well the sandwiches are the same, piled high with fries and slaw. I had the pastrami and it was decent. Its now NYC pastrami, but good. Best of all, I was shocked how cheap it was 9.99$!! Thats almost impossible to find these days!

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Centenario Mexican Grille

4.7(20 reviews)

1.3 mi•Oakland

Walked by at 12:15am, we'll after they usually close, and was warmly greeted by a man named Jimmy…read morewith a smile. He was attentive, hospitable, and talked with me while working. I found out that he is the owner/operation of this family business who loves to feed his community alongside his family. The food was great (I got the Fabian burrito - named after his son who is a body builder and suggested a low carb - high protein option), if you're like me, this is an AWESOME healthy yet delicious meal, made with passion by a local business that loves to feed their community. While the food was excellent, the genuine hospitality and down-to-earth care and service Jimmy clearly has a passion for is what brought a smile to my face. Check this place out! Thank you, Jimmy

This place was small but cute! Just a little takeout Mexican. Staff was very friendly! Always a…read moreplus ! I got a burrito fajita which came with a a little side salad. Portions were just right ! Enough for dinner and lunch the next day. If your thinking about coming here do it. Great place!