I have been coming here for many years now, and the food is always excellent! The best fries and the best ranch dressing in any bar, nice beer menu. The only reason it doesn't get four or five stars is because the service is pretty inconsistent (has been for YEARS), normally on the less than stellar side which is a bummer. read more

Absolutely amazing food and even better service! Everything was clearly homemade and the food came out surprisingly fast!

I've always been a big fan of this place from day one! I decided to stop in after a day of ridding and it was burger night so of corse I had to pick up THE THICK! It was happy hour so two bucks off the draft list I picked up the blockhouse pumpkin. It was awesome and the pumpkin was very mild not over powering for a seasonal style. The burger was fantastic I love the Black and Tan rings on it! One thing that I can say that I don't like that is misleading is "the bmx" burger because it says "mac and cheese" and there's not mac and cheese on it. Next the server only came over after I was finished with my food to ask how is everything. Over all I'll definitely be returning but I think a few things need fixed. read more

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My boyfriend and I ate here while we were doing a Whole30 challenge and had limited dining out options for WH30 compliant meals. OTB happens to have a dedicated Paleo-friendly menu, which usually translates to Whole30 compliant food if you make the necessary modifications. I got a chicken sandwich and my boyfriend got chicken "pizza". The chicken was prepared well, but I ended up dousing mine in as much olive oil and salt as I could get on it without going overboard because there wasn't a lot of flavor and zero fat to satiate. It was so "meh". The chicken pizza was just okay. Honestly I could probably have overlooked this if the service wasn't so lackluster on top of it. read more

Really good burgers at the OTB. Draft Beer selection is somewhat limited but there's plenty of cans and bottles. The food is very high quality. Burgers are great. If I want a really tasty burger this is my destination in the Southside. read more

Best French Fries EVER! OTB was amazing. The hot pepper mozz sticks where so delish. The bartender was very nice to us out of towners and recommended what we needed to eat! Didn't disappoint. I got the THICK n my fiancé got the babes on bikes! If you're ever in Pittsburgh again we will be hitting up this tiny little place read more

I live in the Flats and OTB is one of my go-to pubs. The food is usually consistently good depending on how busy the kitchen is. My favorite is the Heaven on Earth Burger and when it's cooked to a perfect medium-rare, it is absolutely to die for! The bar has a small, but varied, revolving craft beer selection on draft and a decent amount of the same in bottles. The bartenders are always friendly, but the table service can be challenging at night on the weekend. read more

I stopped by last night (Thurs.) at 7pm for a casual dinner date with CM. OTB was recommended to me by my table mate from brunch at the Zenith, who is the manager at REI and a friend of OTB's owner. Since I had a City Dining Card and was intrigued by the idea of burgers incorporating peanut butter, I'm a cyclist and found the theme interesting, and the location was somewhat convenient for a Waterfront run, we braved the frigid weather and craziness of the South Side to check it out. Since our waitress informed us that Thurs. night is quarter seitan wing night, we ordered six wings ($0.25) dressed in buffalo sauce with blue cheese, along with some soft pita pieces ($1) for our appetizer. Although it bears mentioning that the "wings" were more like oblong chunks (see photo), they had a great coating and texture, and the buffalo sauce added a nice zing to them. Additionally, we each ordered a bowl of soup ($3.99 each): tomato-based vegetable for CM and tomato soup for me. My tomato soup was nothing too special, but was nice and thick, though I would have preferred if it had been made with milk instead of water (I can always tell). Because he was feeling a bit under the weather, CM really enjoyed his soup--although I didn't sample it due to concerns about his contagiousness. For my entree, per the recommendation of my table mate at the Zenith, I ordered the dirt rag delight: A burger topped with Wholey's peanut butter, American cheese, and dill pickle slices ($9.49). Because I don't eat beef, I went with a chicken patty, and of course, I just had to add bacon ($1 upcharge). This burger was definitely one of the most unique burgers I've ever eaten, and it didn't disappoint! The peanut butter had a wonderfully gritty, homemade texture and just the right hint of sweetness, complementing the savoriness of the pickles, cheese, and bacon perfectly. Despite the copious number of components, the burger didn't fall apart as I was eating it, which is the hallmark of a good quality bun. Because he was trying to eat on the healthy side due to feeling under the weather, CM went with the roadie panini ($7.99), adding chicken for an upcharge of $3. Again, I didn't try it due to a desire to avoid contamination, but he enjoyed it, and ended up taking half home. Both sandwiches came with a generous side of fries, which were coated with a nice, crispy batter with a hint of ranch flavor. Service was about what I'd expect at a place like OTB: Generally pretty quick, if not super attentive, with slight awkwardnesses at times (e.g., we weren't greeted upon entering, and had to seek out a waitress to ask if we could seat ourselves). Likewise, the atmosphere was about what I expected: Fairly quiet (for a bar, at least), with a TV playing college basketball and bike themed paraphernalia. We sat in the back dining room, which only had a few other parties at the time of our visit. As another reviewer mentioned, this is a non-smoking establishment. Overall, CM and I were pleased with the quality and quantity of food that we received, especially with the City Dining Card and seitan wing discounts (our total check: $22 + change). As such, I'd recommend OTB as a casual spot to grab a few drinks and some dinner or late night snacks, regardless of whether you're a cyclist or not. Just don't forget to check out their daily specials, and take advantage of them accordingly! read more

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This place is awesome in so many ways. I've been here during a biking session to refuel, to casually drink and to bring a friend for a burger and all 3 times have been consistent. I ate the Dirty Rag (a burger with pickle and peanut butter) from their large varieties of burgers and its the fuel you need to recover or to start going. This place makes me want peanut butter on all my burgers. The fries have that crispy potato dust flavor you dirt find many places that make them extra good and the drink selection is always fresh with lots of specials. The environment is very unique and friendly and the bartenders are always on top of things. I would highly recommend visiting this place and getting bacon wrapped bananas on a burger. Trust me, it's worth it. read more

Aye yie yie, I had to update this review because I didn't even mention their food before! It's. so. good. GREAT burgers and fries. Oh, I love their fries. Had fish tacos at the new North Park location and they were really good, loved the pineapple salsa -- plus not too heavy. Seriously, it's all so good. I love the pierogies, the salads, even the hummus is great! It's just really good bar food, with a wide selection and cozy, comfy atmosphere. You don't have to be a bicycle enthusiast to want to come here! read more

Everything on the menu looked delicious! Everything! I had heard so much about the burgers that I was really tempted to get one... but trying to be on the good side (and knowing I was heading to the gym later and didn't want to be slugging it on the elliptical) I went with a better for you option.... The Major Taylor Cycling Salad sounded right up my Ahi loving alley! I love my ahi tuna and still always get surprised to see it at non seafood type places (although I feel like it's becoming more common at all sorts of places). My friend also ordered the ahi tuna. Must not stock up on it, or it's not ordered a lot, because the waitress came back and said there was only one left. Yikes! My friend went with another options (isn't she so nice!) and I got the salad still. Now here's the thing... I eat a lot of salads. I've had fantastic, un-boring salads, totally boring salads and just so so salads. You CAN make a salad exciting. This salad teetered on boring. It wasn't bad, ahi tuna was okay. Top that off with a smattering of carrots and a little less spring mix than I would have liked and there it is. So, knowing they're known for their burgers I will go back when I want to be bad. BUT I think if they're a stellar place the salad will also be amazing. So, watch for me, I'll be back and I'm going to be SO bad! read more

This is my current favorite bar in all of Pittsburgh. I am here every weekend, I just love this place. I'm 34, and I dont like going to bars and where everyone looks like they are 50, but they are actually only 22 bc thats teh style now and I'm the oldest person there. I've never seen this place over run with hipsters. And even if it was, who cares, are you there to drink beer and have some laughs with your friends or are you there to be a judgemental asshole? This place has a pretty diverse crowd but everyone is always really friendly. ITS NO SMOKING WHICH I ABSOLUTELY LOVE. They have really good hamburgers and salads, and great options for vegetarians. There is an excellent selection of beer and for the quality of beer on tap they are really one of the more inexpensive bars we go to. The service is excellent. The bar looks really cool inside. YOU CAN FIND PARKING by this bar! Now I got myself all excited about OTB so I'm hoping they are open tonight bc I'm going to have to head down there. The only thing I wish is that they had more wheat beers, but theyve got my beloved Snowmelt on tap right now, so I'm a happy girl. read more

This is a cute little place that is defiantly bicycle themed. I'm not sure when cyclists became so defiant, but Fuck YOU that's why! I think everybody can agree that at the very least, they harbor little to no animosity to people riding bikes. It's cool, good exercise, and most people learn how to do it when they're children. If you are a driver that is a dick to a cyclist, take a minute to punch yourself right in the junk. Ok, now that that's settled...this is a pretty cool little bar restaurant in the South Side with pretty decent food, and a solid beer selection. The bartenders are friendly, and the waitstaff is also pleasant. They have a mess o vegetarian options, and even I am a fan of their seitan. This place is always packed during happy hour, which can be cool, but can quickly become overwhelming in such a tiny space where maybe too many people are wearing bike shorts. I've really enjoyed going here for lunch, and they have a peanut butter and jelly burger that I will highly recommend. Come to enjoy the casual atmosphere, reminiscent of some laid back coastal town, and the defiance of the MIGHTY CYCLISTS! read more

Good hamburgers, superb seitan wrap, and great selection of beers. When it comes to seitan, It's a hit or miss. I love seitan wings but a few times I've gotten them they've been too soggy or too crunchy (overcooked) but most of the time, perfect. Their service is good (not sure why some complain about that in the North Hills location) seeing that both places have the same owner. Too bad their bathrooms are too small to have a changing table. Now that we're three we still like to go out and take our (quiet) little one with us. She loves hanging out and seeing new faces. read more

Omg the so good!!!! In love with this place! Great vegan selection! I went on a Monday and they had trivia night which was fun! Everyone is really nice. read more

OTB Bicycle Café - 650 bean cakes best I have ever had! - New American Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

I've been to OTB more times than I can count. Why? -Good daily specials -Small, but good selection of rotating draft beer -Cheap beer options ($2 PBR pounders) when I don't want to break the bank. -Several good vegetarian options (burgers, seitan wings, portabella / tofu tacos, salads) -It's not a foodie joint, but the food is good, and there are lots of healty options to balance out the menu's traditional bar fare. -Cyclist Friendly, bike parking, a few tubes, lock, and pump available on request. It's a watering hole frequented by a lot of the pittsburgh cycling community. It's a welcoming place for events as well. They host fundraisers, parties, and it's used as a launching place for several weekly rides. There is definitely a large crowd of good regulars who are always there regardless of what else is going on. Good community, good beers, and good food are what keep me coming back. read more

I haven't been to OTB in yearssssss so I was excited when my friend visiting from out of town suggested it. Three of us were catching up and the server checked in on us just the right amount. We ordered the black bean sliders as an appetizer and three beers. The app took a long time to come out but it was very good. The portions were huge! Although for the size of the sliders there could have been more guac. Our meals came out just a few minutes later. I got the Wheelhouse veggie burger it was amazing. Coated in buffalo sauce with cheese and pico. The fries were seasoned perfectly and exactly the right amount of crispness. My friends ordered off of the healthy menu and got a blt salad with chicken and a bunless veggie burger. We all enjoyed our meals. We went to the bar after for another beer. We got whatever the takeover brewery special was, IPAs. It was a bit too hoppy for me but my friend loved hers. The prices were great as were the selections of food and brews. The place was steady busy the entire 3 hours we were there, too. The decor of the ladies room was really awesome but overall it felt a bit dingy. The toilet seat was wet when I went in. read more

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Best burger I've had in Pittsburgh. Each bite gave me a mouth orgasm. The only thing I was not a fan of was the menu. It was really hard to navigate thru due to the name not telling you what the food was and the SUPER long description for the name. Then somewhere in that paragraph you get a description of the item. Also, if you have kids I wouldn't recomend bringing them here or if you're hungover. This is a dive bar and reeks of alcohol. If you're hungover your stomach will be churning from memories of those shots you took the night before. Check out the weekly specials where you can get those scrumptions burgers for $5! Additionally, they have vegan/vegetarian options. My girlfriend wasn't a huge fan of the vegan burger she ordered but is willing to try another option on the menu again. read more

Why doesn't _________ have a bar like this?! OK, so I really wanted to check out OTB the last time I was is Pittsburgh. The bicycle theme seemed novel, and frankly, I'd never seen a bicycle bar in any other city. I had very little idea what to expect. Would it be a bunch of hipsters and messengers sitting around drinking PBR in a can? Would I feel out of place because I'm not really part of that culture? It turns out that this is just a really chill bar, with a bicycle theme, and great place to hang out. The tap list ranges from PBR (and $1 a pint, to boot) to Great Lakes to Bells and a number of other good options. The menu features better-than-typically bar food, and everything is bicycle-theme. I ordered the "rail trail wrap" and my girlfriend had the "tandem". The menu is vegetarian friendly, which was a big deal for some of the people in my group. I wish my city had a place like this. Don't take it for granted, Pittsburgh! read more

A bar in the burgh all about bikes with great vegetarian options and delicious beers? Hell yeah! I went with high expectations and OTB did not disappoint. The seitan in the Alley Cat wrap was excellent. Having it with a Great Divide Titan made it all the better. Love this place and the reserved bike parking out front too. read more

OTB is a bar that I really want to like, their menu has interesting items on it(Seitan parm? Burgers with peanut butter?), the atmosphere is cool, and the specials are great(Burgers, tacos, beer, etc)... Why can't this place just keep its stuff together to really make it shine? I'll start with the positives: The food is good and well priced. On a Monday we went and grabbed two veggie burgers($5/ea): The Bicycle Advocate and the Pedal Pittsburgher. They don't come with fries on a Monday but no big, we split a side since they were only $2. The burgers came dripping in their respective sauces making them hard to eat, but giving us plenty to dip our fries in. The buffalo mozzarella, sauteed spinach, and sriracha ranch all went perfectly with each other. My girlfriend also loved her burger, and while we originally intended on going halfsies, we both agreed we liked the ones we got and stuck with them. The beer was cheap too, they have $2 PBR pounders all day, and usually another bottle that is either $2(Like Monday's Yuengling) or a few dollars off($3 off East End, $2 off Oskar Blues) I wish I could stop there on my review, but I have to reiterate what other people on here have said: The service leaves to be desired, as it was quite slow. I understand that this is a dive bar, the kitchen is sure to be small, and the place was by no means slow, but does it really take an hour and a half to make pre-cooked(boca) burgers? Beyond that, in the 2 and a halfish hours we were there, we got checked on(Including getting our check and getting our food) about 5 times. Another point, good and bad, is that Monday is also trivia night at 9pm(Burgers and trivia on the same night? Awesome!) so we also came out for that. however, in the back portion of the bar, it is almost impossible to hear, so us(and a few other tables) wound up running up to the bar to hear ever question. The trivia is pretty well run, though - they have you take your answers up each time and keep a running total as opposed to taking a half hour or more to tally everyone's up(Brillobox...). The questions were OK, though the music between questions was not. OTB has a lot of specials that are definitely going to keep me coming back.. To me, slow service at a dive bar is to be expected and nobody was rude, so I can't hold it against them - but it does prevent them from being a Pittsburgh destination(unless you're a bike-fanatic). I will update the review if I have to, to reflect any changes(Maybe on $.25 seitan wing Wednesdays!) in service to hopefully give them a higher rating. In my opinion if you cross this place off your list due to warnings of bad service then you're going to miss out, just come with some good friends and time to kill. Also - Obviously, biking here is optimal to avoid parking, but depending on the time of day you can avoid the meters that run until 10pm by going a block off Carson to Sarah Street or another side street. read more

I'm not a biker. What really excited me about trying this place for the first time wasn't its theme, but that it had seitan wings. The Wednesday happy hour special was half-off appetizers, so my friends and I ordered two kinds of wings, one with cajun seasoning and the other with Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ sauce. While the cajun ones were all right, we all preferred the BBQ sauce variety. I've had better tasting seitan, but that BBQ sauce was good. Blue cheese and ranch dressing on the side didn't hurt, either. The wings also come with some celery and carrot sticks, and toasted pita triangles. As my entree, I had the Urban Velo burger with a vegetarian patty and without bacon. If you like a spicy burger, this is pretty good. I also liked that the veggie burger had that char-grilled taste, which not all restaurants do with their meatless patty. Two of my friends tried the burgers with peanut butter, and were really happy with their decisions. My nut brown ale was fine, but my friends were raving about their espresso beers. And everyone was pleased with the $3 price during Happy Hour. Between the beers, the appetizers and the burgers, we got really full fast. It got harder to catch our waitress' attention the later we stayed, so we ended up not getting as many drinks as we might have. If you took advantage of happy hour specials, be sure to check that your bill reflects the specials--our initial bill didn't and we had to ask our waitress. The place was busy because there was a game on, and she did apologize and correct it, but it's still best to stay on your toes. Next time, it's you and me, PB burger. And the bike theme is pretty cool. read more

The PBR sandwich & BMX burger are what dreams are made of. The quality & taste is always consistent. Not to mention, the burger & sandwich prices are very reasonable for the quality, taste & portion served. This place also always has a great beer selection (draft or can/bottle). The servers & patrons are typically always talkative & pleasant . Not sure you will find a better chicken sandwich or burger on the SouthSide! read more

Not a bad little place. I've been here a few times and I enjoy the atmosphere and people watching. I've had their famous peanut butter burger and honestly, I wanted more peanut butter! I've seen pictures of gooey burgers and that's what I wanted. Perhaps it was an off-night in the kitchen. Their appetizers are great and their fries are awesome. Barring the one time with the PB, I don't think you can go wrong with a meal and a drink here. I also had the opportunity to sit at the bar during happy hour last night. I don't mind sitting alone and scribbling away in a notebook or on a cocktail napkin if the mood strikes (I know, I'm a cliche). Definitely get here early for a seat if you want to enjoy happy hour ($2 off drafts, 1/2 off appetizers). The bartenders were friendly with the regulars but left me alone. The girl who was there early on was more pleasant to me than the gentleman who relieved her, though. It wasn't off-putting, so no strikes for that. I'm teetering between 3 and 4 stars because it's an "a-ok" kind of place. I'll go with 4 because over-all, I have few complaints and I like it well enough to keep coming back! read more

They had me at burgers. They had me at cheese fries and perogies. They lost me with wings. Wings are my absolute favorite, so perhaps my judgements are harsh. I just want to be sure any wing lovers going to this place who may be considering the wings are properly informed. I'm not a vegetarian and do not have many/any vegetarian/vegan friends. Perhaps it makes me uncultured and naive, but I still had no idea what Seitan meant. Next to the boneless wing option, I just assumed it had bones but was prepared a particular way. I dunno. Anyhow, when I ordered them, the waiter so wonderfully pointed out that they were vegetarian made of some tofu conconction. Wow, thank you so much waiter for telling me. I would have been so upset to find tofu on my plate where I expected a pile of juicy saucy wings. So I went the boneless option. I don't generally do this - breaded chicken tenders covered in wing sauce ARE NOT the same. But I wasn't in the mood for a burger. I was looking for something greasy (I had a bad day.). So I ordered the bonless wings. What I got was a chicken breast, cut in to slices with wing sauce. I don't think it was fried - it was most definitely not breaded. I was confused. Wings denote a particular body part of an animal, and while traditional boneless wings are not made from the wing, they at least resemble the general shape and are prepared in a similar way. Same taste, no icky bone for those queasy stomachs. Nope, these were just slivers of chicken. The part of me that tries to eat healthy was a bit happy, but it wasn't quite what I was looking for. I still like this place, but will keep to the burgers in the future. read more

First impression was excellent. Second impression was even better. The food is very well made, and the menu has a great selection from the traditional to the weird (I think I saw a peanutbutter burger!) Drinks are relatively inexpensive for South Side, making it a great hangout spot. One thing that is quickly making OTB my newest watering hole is the crowd. Younger 20's and 30's clientele mostly. I can't say for certain, but I think it might be the location that keeps away the more rowdy college students. Staff is super polite and genuinely seem to enjoy getting to know their customers. It does have a dive bar feel, but it's pushing its own "modern BMX pop punk" kind of vibe I haven't seen anywhere else. I personally love that kind of scene, but it's worth mentioning since not everyone is into that. I'll definitely be enjoying my time here again and again. read more

It's A-OK. The location is great. It's three blocks south of the bike trail so you can ride here. There are lots of bike racks to lock up. If give them a 4 for decor and ambience. Comfortable and friendly, with a bit of hipster. But this review is about food. The starters are okay, but not special. The onion rings are thick (which I like) but the batter is a bit tough and kind of tasteless. The fried pickles are very good. The fried cheese sticks could be frozen. My burger was a mixed bag: the meat was great, the lettuce, tomato, and red onion were fresh and crisp. But the bun was cold, a big miss. Had they warmed the bun, it would have been a winner. The fries are good, very crispy on the surface, almost fluffy inside. They've got lots of good beers, as expected. The service is friendly. I'll give the burger here another try, and next time, I'll ask the server to request me a warmed bun. read more

Bike themed biker cafe - had all the college football games on tv. A crew of regulars at the bar. At first I thought I was a college bar. Awesome beer selection. Chose a Sessions IPA can since it was lunch time. Great healthy menu where I got the portobello mushroom burger. Couldn't eat it with my hands though. My son got the burgers on bike burger and onion rings. Gone in seconds. Will come back next time I'm around. read more

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I would hardly call this a dive bar. It's a little too nice for that. But it's pretty rad. Sort of wish this establishment was in Philadelphia. I think it'd be a big hit. This place is, you got it, bike themed! Interesting bikes hang from the ceilings intertwined with christmas lights. Rims decorate the walls. Even old bike parts make up new things in the decor. I came here on a Sunday night. Not exactly the busiest time, so I have no idea what this place gets like on a weekend. But it was quiet and they have some pretty good beers on draft. The draft beers are a little pricey but the mix drink my friend got was on special. It was in a pretty big glass for only $2.50. I got a Troeg's Mad Elf. Delicious! I hear they have a good menu with vegetarian options but the kitchen was closed when I went. The guy working the bar was pretty nice and chatted with us and some other patrons about the show that was on TV and other such things. It was nice and quiet. There's also a back room with more seating that was closed when we were there. I can really see this being a pretty rad place. I want to come back when I can get the full experience. read more

Came here on a Sunday and they had a great special on Troegs. They also had an awesome chicken, bacon, ranch and pickle sandwich (a PBR sandwich). Fabulous service at the bar! They even charged my phone when it was running low. It was my first visit here and I would gladly come back for awesome food (with healthy choices), great craft beer? and service that was genuine! read more

Cool small bar on the Southside away from all the craziness that goes on up Carson Street. Very good draft selection which always has a couple local micros on tap including East End Brewery. The bottle selection is extensive. Beer prices here are a bit high, but every night they have a different Micro Brewery on special where you get $2 off drafts and bottles. For example Wednesday night is $2 off Great Lakes and Thursday is a Oskar Blues special. I've heard great things about the food here, but when I came to check out the OTB I had just finished dinner so I wasn't hungry. But the menu looked great and the food I was seeing being brought out from the kitchen smelled really good too. The staff is friendly with a really laid back and chill vibe so don't be afraid to strike up some conversation. I will definitely be back to check out the food sometime. People say this is a hipster bar, but it seemed like a varied mix of people who enjoy a cool establishment. Or maybe I'm a hipster and just haven't admitted it yet. Hope more places like this keep popping up on the Sside. read more

Go here on Mondays. All burgers are $5 - doesn't include fries - but the burgers are more than enough food. And Monday is trivia night. Usually Monday is trivia night. Trivia starts between 8:30 and 9pm. They have lots of beer specials, a great draft list and they host many many community events here. read more

I love the seitan wings, their beer list is mouth-watering, and I've yet to have a bad server or bartender. I bring friends and family often, vegetarians and omnivores alike, and I've yet to have someone not enjoy their meal. My only complaint is that their pierogies are definitely Mrs. T's. In a pierogie town like Pittsburgh, I can't condone selling 6 store-bought pierogies for $6. read more

We frequent this place almost weekly. All I have to say is THE FRIES!!!!! Legit my favorite fries I've ever had. If the fries aren't a sell then their fabulous beer list and menu may do the trick. We live bringing our out of town guests to this post for a brew and a bite. LOVE IT!!!! read more

I love the idea of a bicycle cafe and a business supporting being active and green. Plus, reading the menu so many things sounded delicious that I was having trouble making my selection. But that's where the good news ends. The service was so slow. We could never find our waitress and when she came to the back area where we had a table, it was hard to flag her down. She didn't check on the table very often and really just came to the table to deliver drinks, take our order and bring our food. As a result, we didn't even order more drinks. At the end of the meal, we actually had to flag down another server and ask her to get our waitress. I ordered the appetizer black bean cakes as my meal with a side of guac, sour cream and pico de gallo. The cakes were good but they just weren't great. The guacamole was terrible. There was no way it was homemade. It was thin like ketchup rather than chunky and filled with tomatoes, cilantro, onions and jalapeno. I also sampled a friend's fries. They were good but a little too salty and could have been a little crisper. I think their menu options are great but they need to improve the execution and quality of the cooking. All in all, not a great experience but I still love the idea of this place and from what I hear they really support the cycling community and it's a great meet up or post-ride spot for cycling groups. read more

Food: great selections for lunch or with drinks, many vegetarian options, all burgers can be made vegetarian (try the Fixer with peanut butter and blackberry jam), great seitan wings, many different sandwiches and wraps to choose from Price: average price, due to the unique menu it feels like you are getting your money's worth, three people ate lunch with appetizer and tip for $40 (no booze) Drinks: full bar, select few good draft beers, good bottled beer list Atmosphere: usually a lot of bike scene people who all seem to be friendly, art on the wall to look at or purchase, cool decor, nice TVs at the bar, outdoor seating available, can sit near the bar or in a separate room away from the noise Service: very friendly and fast, waitresses stop by multiple times to check up on you, filled waters multiple times, provided plenty of condiments and napkins (+): very friendly service, very vegetarian friendly, fair prices, unique menu, good beer, nice people inside (-): a little dark (but its a bar), mostly lunch type menu Would I go back again? Definitely read more

Went here with my girlfriend after walking to the Zenith Tea Garden and realizing it was closed for a private party. The atmosphere inside of the bar is much better than most of the places found in the Southside. When you don't belong to the popped collar crowd of bar hoppers it's often hard to find a bar you can relax inside of in that area of Pittsburgh. OTB has some great "bar food" that is also healthy, most of the sandwiches and salads had the option of substituting seitan with chicken which is very appealing to vegetarians and health minded bar goers. I had the Rail Trail Wrap which was chicken, lettuce, carrots, and provolone cheese inside of a pita. The chicken was tossed in a perfect amount of Buffalo sauce (so many places put way too much to the point where all you can taste is the sauce) and the pita was warm, fluffy, and chewy. I ordered onion rings but the chef mistakenly made french fries. I'm a pretty "live and let live" guy so I let it go but the waitress offered to make a batch for free. I declined; fries are slightly healthier than onion rings, and it wasn't a big deal. The fact that she caught the mistake and offered to correct it was all I needed to remain happy. My girlfriend got tomato soup and a mozzarella, red pepper, and tomato panini. I am not a fan of tomato soup but I tried a spoonful and thought it was really good. It didn't taste canned and you could see small amounts of the tomato which leaves me to believe that it was homemade; needless to say, it was delicious, as was the sandwich she had. OTB is a great little bar that isn't just for bike enthusiasts. But at the end of a bike ride it'd be great to grab a beer there and eat a healthy lunch while watching one of their two big plasma screens. I have a review of a second experience here: http://eatinginpittsburgh.com/2010/09/20/setting-the-bar-food-higher/ read more

Cute restaurant with great decor. Service was below par. Items marked as gluten free need to be questioned as tortilla chips are not (fried with gluten items). Food was average to somewhat below average. Cole slaw was not good -tasteless. I hope this review improves the service and quality of food. read more

Otb has a great vibe! This is a great change from most Pittsburgh bars, considering everything is usually basic and bland. I had a burger with fries, cole slaw, egg and not sure all what else. The burger was excellent, enjoyed it very much. The beer selection is small, but had barrel aged tenfidy on tap while we were there. So while small, they have some amazing stuff. We sat at the bar on a Saturday night. The service was friendly and attentive, excellent. I would say this is my favorite spot on Carson st. Ride your bicycle. read more

Certainly an off the beaten path offering for the South Side. This particular locale offers a cozy setting (long and narrow set up) with some crazy cool decor. The menu is ridiculously varied (more on that later) and the pricing was in line with what I'd expect for an SS Bar. Our servers were super awesome and patient (we were a larger group, 8+) and we asked for split checks. So why just 3*? It took a while for the food to come out. The pace at which it came out was also weird. Once side of the table was done with their meals by the time the other side of the table was just getting started. I don't think it was due to slowness as much as it looks like they're a victim of their large menu. We ordered every category. Meat. Salad. Burgers. Apps. So I can see why it'd be a logistical nightmare to prep all that while also accommodating the 20 other tables worth of orders. I hear there's trivia night. So I'll definitely be back to give it a whirl. The beer was good. The burger was good. So maybe if we go as a group of 6 or less, we'll all eat at the same time. read more