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    OTB Bicycle Café

    3.9 (296 reviews)
    Open 12:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)

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    Moderate noise
    Happy hour specials

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    Michael S.

    This used to be the best burger and fries I've ever had. It was my favorite restaurant for years. For months straight I went every week for the burger of the week. The fries were better and have a great dry ranch seasoning on them. I've sent so many people here who all fell in love with it I moved back to Jersey for a little then came back and a couple of my friends told me I need to go because they thought it tasted different I went last year and it was the last time I went and possible ever again. The quality has gone down significantly, the portions are smaller, the waitresses weren't really paying attention to our party of 8 and it was over all just sad to see this

    Babes on Bikes Burger
    Stacey B.

    A couple of us always grab some fast delicious grub before heading over to Pins Mechanical for some duckpin bowling. I usually get the hard tail burger or a super scrumptious wrap but tried the Babes on Bikes burger with fries. It was super tasty and the egg was cooked perfectly over easy with big slices of avocado. Their fries are batter dipped, I think, so they come out very crisp and full of flavor. They also have great beers on tap and terrific service. This is a wonderful local place to grab a quick bite.

    The Dirt Rag Delight
    David R.

    I was hanging out on the south side through dinner time and a burger sounded good. Yelp recommended OTB and I took a little walk down Carson St. to find it. And, it did not disappoint. The burger was great along with the side of fries, and I am a cider drinker, and enjoyed my choice on draft (Hamburg blueberry peach). I decided to try out the dirty rag delight burger, as it sounded like something a little more unique. It was delicious! I would come back here again and next time, I think I need to play the pinball machines!

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    Mark L.

    Stopped in for lunch at this cute pub. My daughter and I split a house salad and a burger. The Wheel Rim burger was excellent. It had nice char. The jalapeño cream cheese was yum. I loved the little bit of heat on the burger. The fries were crispy goodness. I started with a local Dancing Gnome hazy IPA, which was yummy. The bike-themed atmosphere is great with bikes hanging from the ceiling, and light fixtures made form sprockets. Service was friendly and fast. When we are back in Pittsburgh we will be stopping back in.

    Perfectly crispy (and seasoned) fries
    Evan F.

    Due to COVID-9, got takeout from this spot during a recent area hotel stay. So glad we gave them a try as the burgers were prepared just as we wanted them and the sides were spot on! We ordered two different burgers (to split them) along with sides of fries and onion rings. The Wheel Mill burger was a nice, mildly spicy take on a burger which comes doused in a buffalo style sauce and then topped with jalapeno cream cheese, crispy strips of bacon and pico de gallo. It had a little kick coupled with the creaminess of the warmed cream cheese. The BMX burger was their take on a Big Mac but also topped with bacon...how can that be bad?!?!? The fries appeared to be double-fried and perfectly seasoned. I could have eaten a million of them! The black and tan beer battered onion rings were hearty and had a super crunch, but would have been even better with a spicy dipping sauce like many other places carry. Overall, this place is a winner and we'll definitely return, especially when we feel safe to sit down inside restaurants.

    Spirited R.

    We've been to the Hastings and North Park. This was our first visit at this location. We were told to sit anywhere. Our waitress was nice. Came over promptly and provided menus. I had a Hazy IPA from Grist House and Hop farm. They were both great. We ordered our usuals but a little different. The food was good as always at the other locations. Service was fast and amazing. The place has a back part that I didn't k ow when searching for a restroom. Mens room is decorated in Pabst Blue Ribbon wallpaper. I like this location, assuming it was the first and original location.

    Tofu wrap and fries
    Leslie H.

    Nothing says staycation like going for a bike ride on a weekday and topping it off with lunch at a local favorite. OTB on the Southside is just a couple blocks off the bike trail, making it a great place to rest and fuel up during or after a ride. They always have a solid selection of PA-brewed beers and daily specials that feature local breweries. The food is a step above bar food, with an emphasis on fried goodies and burgers. They have an abundance of vegan and omnivore options. The house salad topped with seitan bites made for a filling and delicious lunch. My partner's tofu wrap was ok--I would have liked the tofu to have more flavor, but we made up for the bland preparation by adding some hot sauce. The fries were super yummy with and without ketchup. The waitstaff were top notch. I look forward to returning soon.

    The Wheel Mill Burger
    Brad H.

    Finally got to try a burger here after years of hearing great things. It definitely did not disappoint. For my meal I went with the Wheelmill burger which sounded different than any burger I have ever had. After the burger is done cooking they dip the whole thing in buffalo sauce. The burger is then topped with jalapeño cream cheese, bacon, and pico de gallo. The flavors of the burger were incredible. The buffalo sauce and jalapeño cream cheese were an amazing combination, and the pico was a great touch to cool things down. The meat definitely fresh and ground daily. I ate this burger so fast because of how good it tasted. My only complaint was the burger was cooked more to a medium well or medium, rather than medium rare. However, this was not a huge issue because of the great flavors of the toppings and the fresh beef.

    a brick wall with gears on it
    Darren B.

    This bar/restaurant has the brick walls, bar stools and overall small group table seating. The tables and walls are decorated with emblems of bicycles. Great location, food and set up to hang with friends .

    Rail Trail Wrap with a couple of bites gone
    Kelly A.

    I would DEFINITELY recommend OTB to anyone in the Southside area, or otherwise! I go once or twice whenever I visit my sister in Pittsburgh. Their food is super fresh; you can tell that nothing comes out of a freezer. Also, the flavors are so good. I'm definitely not an "American food" restaurant type person (as you can probably see from my reviews lol) but I would go out of my way to get a burger or wrap from this place. This time, I got the Rail Trail wrap to-go and it was very good! The buffalo sauce adds a nice kick...I think I would have enjoyed it a bit more if the chicken would've been fried and not grilled. (But maybe they offer that as an option! I didn't ask.) I subbed the fries for onion rings...soooo good. Do yourself a favor and always get the onion rings as your side. Also, the spinach dip (which I failed to snag a photo of because I was too busy eating) is a MUST. The dip has just the right amount of both spinach and artichoke, and it's served with pita bread triangles. See you next time I visit Pittsburgh, OTB!

    Setian wings
    Paige C.

    I went here again recently with my cousin I ordered the setian wings which I liked next time I would probably choose a different sauce than the one I did. The sauce I chose was a maple sauce I believe it was a little too sweet for my liking but other than that they were good. We also ordered the vegetable spring rolls and fried pickles which were wonderful my cousin and I both loved them. Our bartender was wonderful very personable. This restaurant has some great options for plant based individuals which is great!

    Healthy Ride Wrap with buffalo seitan added - way better without the seitan! My go-to wrap. Amazing fries
    Lindsey C.

    Love love love OTB. Great bar with an awesome selection of craft beers, upscale "bar food", awesome Trivia on Monday nights, and the nicest staff. We frequent here several times a month and always have a great time. They have a lot of vegetarian options and a few vegan options. Seitan bites, fries, soft pretzels, and Healthy Ride wrap are my go-to and consistently delicious. Monday nights get busy with their host Radical Trivia starting around 9-9:30ish. Such a fun and interactive trivia, one of the best I've ever been to. Lots of TVs amongst their whimsical bike theme décor. Great neighborhood bar and restaurant! Definitely our favorite bar in South Side.

    Laguinitas Cappuccino and Arcadia Hop Rocket.
    Karla D.

    The Dirt Rag Burger is my absolute favorite. Hands down. It comes with cheese pickles and homemade Wholey's peanut butter. I've had a burger similar to his other places and they just can't touch OTB. My second favorite is Heaven on Earth with mozzarella, roasted red peppers, sautéed spinach. We like bringing out of town guests here for a bite because of the atmosphere and the food. Some of the best burgers in the city.

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    Really good food, friendly service and cycling-related items on the tv; what more can you ask for?

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    Slowest service I've ever experienced. Get a manager or something because shouldn't take 50 minutes for a burger and fries

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    Very good food would highly recommend. The customer service is very good as well. The art work inside is also very nice to see.

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