Peppi's has excellent customer service and feels like a vibrant local restaurant in the City of Pittsburgh. When I went there, the food was spectacular and the fries were perfect; crispy, salty, and cooked until medium-golden brown. To describe the sandwiches, I would use the word "slopilicious" because I had a heaping-sized sandwich, and it was really messy. When I say messy, I mean it in that the sandwich was almost too big to pick up with one hand, but that was the beauty of the sandwich. Not being able to eat it in one hand but yet still having an incredible taste epitomizes the kind of restaurant Peppi's is. read more

Delicious subs and sandwiches. I wish I lived closer because I'd be there all the time!

A true Pittbsurgh tradition! One of the best sandwiches / hoagies in town! There are a ton of different choices and they are all good! The bread is always fresh from Mancini's Bakery, another Pittsburgh tradition! You can't go wrong when a sandwich is on Mancini's! read more

What can I say? Simply amazing! Don't miss out on this treat when you're in the Strip District.

I've tried 4 of their sandwiches and have never had a bad one. So far, my favorites are the Pittsburgh cheese steak (forget the exact name?) and the New Yorker. Having no loyalty to Pittsburgh or Philadelphia, I think the cheese steaks here are better at Peppi's. *insert gasps* read more

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A large portion of food for a good price. I got the santucci and loved it, just enough spice & very filling!

If you haven't eaten at Peppis what are you waiting for the Best Subs in Pittsburgh Hands Down ! I love their Steak and Cheese Subs

I am not sure why I used to like eating here and I thought that the sandwiches were great. Maybe because I used to order the turkey with mushrooms. I don't know, but I got the Santucci this time and it was a big sandwich, but it looked like a pretty sad mess after I got it home to eat. The lettuce was all wilted and droopy. The tomatoes were pale and thin, not juicey in any way. There were cold cuts and the rest of the veggies were also shrunken tiny little scraps and remnants of what they once were. On what planet do peppers look like tiny little red peas? I was so hungry that I didn't care, but I paid 16 dollars, which is a lot of money for fast food. I also had to wait for quite a bit of time before they finally finished making a sandwich that has cold cuts on it. The portions are pretty massive, so that is one redeeming quality I guess. It seems like a place that stoners who have the munchies should go to after taking bong rips. This begs the question, why shouldn't you just go to Primanti Bros!?!! read more

Cash only, but prices are cheap and the food was great. Highly recommend sharing a sandwich with another person because they are large. The patio behind the restaurant is really cool with graffiti art on the walls and tables with large umbrellas. read more

Stopped in for a late lunch on a weekday and had the "New Blazin Saddle," which was a great sandwich, had a great amount of spice. As for the service, that was great too. read more

I ordered a steak salad. The price was about $8. It was definitely not high-quality steak, but the taste was good for the price. The employees were also nice. They are cash-only. read more

Peppi's is a great sandwich place. I love getting a Philly style steak sub with a side of fries when I come. The portions of the sandwiches are generous and the bread is always fresh. The atmosphere is very casual and it's a good lunch spot. The staff is quick and friendly. It's an order at the counter and then wait for your food to be brought out kind of place. They also take call ahead orders which is nice because it can take a few minutes to get your food as everything is made when you order. I've only ever been for lunch and it's always a bit crowded but I've never had an issue getting a table. Only downsides are that it is cash only and street parking only. While I have not been to their other locations I would 100% recommend giving this place a try. read more

Ben Rothelisberger is known for many things. Some good. Some very bad. But I think the top thing has to be this sandwich named after him. Definitely much bigger than the whole Super Bowl thing. The place is located in the north side on a nice block not too far from Heinz Field. The staff was chill and easy going. The sandwiches are delicious. I would have to say it's much better than the sandwich chain, which I refuse to name, that most people traveling to Pittsburgh head to. This is where you need to go if you want a great sandwich, which may take a year or two off your life. Totally worth it! read more

If the old city mainstay littered with sandwiches-of-old, walls festooned with photos of celebrities with the owner, and the SAME things they have been doing since they opened ever go out of style, then I'll quit at life. Peppi's isn't just a spot for lunch. It's a storybook opened to the meat of the climax of one incredible story. To say they have "history" would be a disservice. These guys wrote the book from what I can glean from the pictures sports memorabilia. I had the pleasure of visiting while in Pittsburgh this summer and was thrilled with the product and especially the service. I had a group of kids with me, so I made sure they didn't have to do too much talking for these fast-paced guys. We ordered a bunch of fries, drinks, and a mixtures of mains. Some of the kiddos decided to go for comforts (i.e. chicken fingers. Lame) but a few of us went for some menu titans. Namely, The Big Wheeler. Holy cow. Quite literally. Steak and sausage with provolone. Pretty unreal. It was a massive sandwich, too. All of the flavors melded together were like the Blues ancients, all of the Steelers and Pirates players, and all of the Ohio riverboat captains together were giving me high-fives. It just felt right. Meaty, greasy, melty, packed with flavor, and delightfully heavy. I felt like more of a complete human after having this sandwich. Though we were all famished from the seemingly manual labor we were doing, I could only make it through half of it in one sitting. Also, the owner and all of the folks on the line were incredibly nice. They had grace with our group and made us feel incredibly welcome. Pro Tip: Make sure you have cash for this location. They have an ATM in-house, but it'll speed things up if you have your own when you walk in. If I'm ever in Pittsburgh again, Peppi's will be a definite visit. Rock on. read more

We eat here every time we are in town. Great stick to your ribs sandwiches. Great staff to boot.

I ordered the mushroom cheesesteak and it was excellent! The sandwiches are a very large portion and they are made on great fresh rolls. The fries were also hot and fresh! read more

I give the steak sandwich (The Special) with peppers and onions 4 stars. One of the better in the city. But the music they play here coupled with the good food moves me to 5 stars. I'm a foodie and musician so this place warms my warm Pittsburgh heart. Its also home to the Roethlisburger which is essentially a heart attack hoagie. It's also cash only yinz so leave the plastic at home. read more

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Love this place! The service is fast and the people are friendly. Clean restaurant with outdoor and indoor seating . The New Yorker is my favorite...and the fires are AMAZING. read more

The guys were all so nice, and the subs were amazing. A whole lot of food for a great price !

Best steak hoagie (sub) in Pittsburgh. This place is busy, but friendly and worth it. The fries are also great.

Best hoagie in Pittsburgh since 1983, going there for years still have the best hoagie in the burg

Sept. 1st 1939 Germany invaded Poland. In as little as 23 days the country was defeated. I once wondered how that happened then I figured it out. Poland had probably left the country itself to go to Peppi's due to it's delicious tasting Subs. You figure with waiting at the airport in line at security, delays in a flight schedule and actual flight time itself... the numbers start to add up. One might make the argument that 23 days is still too long of a time for one to take to fly from Poland to Peppi's and back, well I beg to differ due to the downtime one would have after eating there. Little known fact, while Germany may have gone to war with Poland, you can be sure that a Peppi's sub will go to war with your stomach making you feel well...defeated. They will throw just about anything on one of those subs which taste amazing but tends not to agree with you as much as you may like. It's a cash only joint much like every place in 1939. If there is a sporting event taking place, make sure to check out this place, it will in fact rock your very socks off despite any hesitations you may have read more

Quintessential Pittsburgh. A hit for our party of 5. I'm gonna say it- I liked it better than Primanti's. Hearty, creative sandwiches made with love and likely to keep you full all day. Dedicated following of regulars. Seats are old church pews! Some seriously good French fries. Service with a smile - and speedy. The decor, photos of local celebrities and business cards of patrons, tells the story of this local institution. What would have made it better: simple kids menu/pricing. read more

Peppi's is delicious. I ordered the #7 (RoethlisBurger) which is blend of hamburger and sausage with american cheese and egg. It was fantastic. This is exactly the type of sandwich I have been looking for in Pittsburgh... unabashedly unhealthy and irrefutably delicious. It reminds me of a somewhat better version of my favorite sandwich chain from Detroit, Tubby's. In fact, I intend to give Tubby's bottled dressing a whirl on my next order from Peppi's. read more

Peppi's is ALWAYS a great time. Being from eastern PA, cheesesteaks are kind of our thing. I dont eat them as much in western PA, but when I do, I go to Peppi's. I always get this spicy one that is SOOO friggin good. they have many different options for everyone, even salads! read more

Messy deliciousness! That's the only way I can describe this place. I had the cappicola sandwich and it was really good. It was also MASSIVE so needless to say I could only finish half of it. Also tried the fries and they were hot and fresh - just the way I like 'em! So glad I tried this place and looking forward to coming back again to try some of their other sandwiches. read more

Wow I feel so out of it... I didn't know about Peppi's all this time and I've been here for about 9 years. My goodness. Just recently found out about this place about a few months ago... and this place never lets me down. The guys work there are straightforward and quick with your orders. Me and my friends went for lunch on a Thursday and it was so crowded but thank god we found a table! I actually like it here much more than Primantis. Def will come back here soon for sure! read more

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This is my boyfriend's favorite Peppi's location and I can see why. The staff are INCREDIBLY friendly. The food is always delicious, because it's Peppi's after all! The New York Steak is his favorite and I usually try something different every time I visit. The bread is always fresh and soft and the hoagies are always just packed with flavor. Yum! read more

2 words- COLD ITALIAN! I have been getting these subs in front of the stadium for 3 years! They are awesome!

I know there is that other sandwich shoppe peppered all over town which also starts with a P *cough splutta cough* But Peppi's never lets me down. It's around the corner from my office and its not a chain so yea I hit it up for lunch with the partners in crime once in a while. the Philly cheese-steak never lets me down, fries portions are huge and you can pretty much split one sandwich and one large Fries with two drinks between two people for around 14$ not bad on the wallet not bad at all. Plus they have a poster of John Lee Hooker on the wall, plus other celebrity pics who have eaten there over the years. Service is zippy but it is a cash only joint.... again there is ATM from 1986 sitting in the corner. It looks like it won't work then takes a confusing 30 seconds to spit your money out but it does work. If Peppi's took credit cards I would give them 5 stars. Probably not a great spot for vegetarians. I don't know of many veg options on the menu. Definitely a Pittsburgh Classic lunch spot, and their sandwich did not give me tummyaches like that other P sandwich shop's sandwich did. read more

I am driving from Virginia to Seattle with my two dogs and a trailer of my things. Needless to say, I'm exhausted and it's only the beginning. I told my friend I was excited to be coming up on Pittsburgh, somewhere I've never been before. I asked her what I should eat! She then recommended this place. My first experience with them was awesome. My friend had already talked to them so they were expecting me (and knew about my long journey). Super friendly on the phone, ordered a cheesesteak. When I arrived, they had put up a welcome note (which I didn't see at first and passed like a million times! Hah) which totally made my entire week. They were so nice even with me being in my frazzled state! The people who work here... SERIOUSLY AWESOME. And now the food... So bomb! I scarfed it down so hard. I WISH I lived here so I could continue to eat at this awesome place... But since I can't, you can eat here for me! Totally recommend this place to anyone who wants good food and awesome people. read more

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I'm not a tourist here to compare my "beloved New England cuisine" with the "lowly Pittsburgh sandwich shops." I'm from Pittsburgh so I compare the food I get in this city with what else is available within driving distance. As far as service, it's never been less than exceptional. Whoever is running this location knows what they're doing. The guys there are always smiling and laughing (in a non-girly, blue collar way of course). They deserve every penny in their Donnie Iris tip jar. The food...well, I don't go to Primanti's anymore. The bread is always fresh and delicious. The flavors of the meats and dressing on the Italian sandwiches blend flawlessly. The fish sandwich boasts a big crispy piece of quality cod. The decor and ambience of the dining area is perfect. It has a very nostalgic North Side feel and it's always clean. Plus the window is always there for people-watching. Peppi's is a big reason why I love living in North Side. read more

Staff is really friendly and welcoming. Sandwich was nothing short of great!!! Fun place for a quick lunch.

As a native Pittsburgher, I'm slightly embarrassed by how long it took me to finally try one of the various Peppi's locations. But once I did, I went every week for a month. I don't go nearly that often, but I love the friendliness of the staff along with the selection of mouth-watering sandwiches. I don't know what they put on their meat. I don't know how they found the perfect bread for subs. All I know is that it all keeps me coming back. I've tried several variations of the cheese steak and I've had the Italian sub. The fries are average, not my favorite and no something I even feel is necessary with the Peppi's sub. When visitors ask me where to get a good sandwich, I'll recommend Peppi's or Primanti's. Though anymore I favor Peppi's for myself. read more

I absolutely love peppis. Where do I start? The food is consistently good quality, with the right price. I regularly eat the bacon burger with cheese sub. Its probably my favorite sandwich there. The fries come in a nice big portion, perfect to share with someone. It's the same quality every time you go there. I love to eat on their back patio when the weather is nice. The interior has a nice mom and pops feel. Steelers decor everywhere, it's a true Pittsburgh establishmet. The amount of seating is ample enough for the amount of business they do. The employees are polite the orders come out in a timely manner. read more

This place is a great place to come for lunch and dinner. It gets a star docked because it's cash only, but hey great place to get yummy sandwiches and tasty fries. The cajun fries are particular delightful. Not only is the seasoning that they use fresh (not stale), but it really does give the fries a nice spicy kick that other fries do not have. The fries are also not too oily (yes, can other joints please learn this?) but are fresh, crisp, and not too soggy. Bread is freshly baked & tasty and the meat used is gorgeously delicious. Recommend the Roethelisburger as a must-get sandwich, along with the Big Wheeler as a close second. read more

Staff is super friendly. Steak sandwiches are fantastic. Well made with a high quality bun. I'm from Philadelphia, and Peppi's has an excellent Philly cheese steak! read more

The best sandwich shop you may ever eat at. I love this place. Blazin saddles is the best sandwich in my opinion. The bread is amazing I dream of Peppi's read more

Amazing subs. Incredible atmosphere. Friendly service. What more could you ask for? Get the Cajun fries with your order and dip those puppies in ranch! Peppis, get'cha peppis! read more

Just great this is the best sandwich in the city. Friendly guys working price is right. Pittsburgh iconic for sure