This was easily the best cheesesteak i've ever had...Sorry Philly. It can be overwhelming when you walk in as its crowded and crammed. It has a sort of NY vibe when it's busy as the staff is in a rush to get you your order and paid. That being said, as a 1st timer, I asked for some advice and they graciously provided it. I had the New Yorker (Cheese Steak with Bacon) and it was by far the best cheesesteak I've ever had. Highly recommend. read more

SETTING: Seems like a lot of Pittsburgh sub/sandwich/hoagie places have a similar ambiance. Peppi's is no different, but it separates itself from the rest with its SUB-stantial flavors. Wooden benches/booths and walls adorned with photos of interesting characters. Laid back place to grab a quick bite. FOOD: First time here, so I decided to go with their most famous sub: "The 7". The description wasn't kidding when they called this sub a juggernaut. Loaded with ground sausage, egg, american cheese, tomatoes, lettuce, and mayo, the "7"--aka the "Roethliburger"--delivered the perfect pass. A tight spiral down the chute and into my stomach. Touchdown, baby! It's THAT good, not to mention filling. Ain't nobody got time for SUB-par hoagie pokey. The fresh cut fries are pretty solid too. Don't be fooled, the small size is plenty big. If you're here with another person, I would recommend sharing one sub and small fries. Yes, the fries are a bit greasy, but let's be honest...you're not here because you care about eating something "delicious and nutritious," you're here because you want to devour a monstrous sandwich and have fries with that! SERVICE: Order up front and you get a number that you put on your table. Seat yourself. In 10 minutes or so, your sub will be brought to you, and it will SUB-consciously change your life. Friendly staff all around. IMPRESSION: I'd definitely come back again to try their other subs. Gotta be in the right mindset though. This is for sure a heavy duty lunch. As of now, my sub/hoagie ranking is as follows: 1. Peppi's 2. Uncle Sam's 3. Primanti Brothers How many more SUB-liminal messages and hints do you need? Go get yourself a sub at Peppi's! read more

2.0/5 - The 7 2.0/5 - Joey Porter "bella" 1.5/5 - Service was pretty slow, and people that came in before us got their food earlier. read more

We had been checking out baby penguins at the Aviary, and we decided it was too late for a major lunch, but there was no way we would last until dinner. We looked on Yelp and found Peppi's nearby. I walked in and was SO happy with the whole set up- the space, the vibe, and the people behind the counter. Everyone was patient and pleasant as we made our decisions- the Santucci and the Cathedral. We asked them to split them 3 ways, and they were very accommodating. Had I just had the Cathedral, I would have been happy. But OMG! The Santucci was mind blowing. The bread is great, the ratios were perfect- not too dry or wet- and the grilled vegetables kicked it to another level. Would totally come back. Thank you for such a great sandwich experience!!!! read more

A family favorite for years. I get a plain steak with tomato, lettuce, and mayo. And of course fries - gotta put the Malt on top too. It's very much a dive, but that's what makes it great. The history, the people. WHen it's busy be patient, it's well worth it. Cash only. read more

I was Impressed the many times I visited here. The food seems to be high quality. Some of the best tasting subs I've had. Nice indoor and outdoor seating. read more

Essence of a good hoagie is that fresh bread with a lil flaky crust and just the right crunch to compliment that gooey goodness it holds. Perfect bread..perfect amount of meat and seasonings..very reasonably priced. Not 5 star as the meat is a lil too salty..we tried the spicy sausage and sicilian ..both had meats that were a lil too salty to our liking. Craving a real hoagie hoagie??!!not that "i am so fancy that I will leave you guilty yet hungry" good for nothing sandwiches??i suggest head here. read more

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Family friendly and delicious food. My 3 kids say it's 5*, and I agree. I come here with clients for a casual lunch, and I bring family.

I was really excited when they said they'd make me my version of a Cuban sandwich. It was really wonderful!

Gotta be honest gave Peppis 2 chances lol. The 1st was ok at best and the second was just disappointing.

Great service and great food. The bread they used for the subs was so good. If you eat here get the fresh cut fries, they're also amazing. Nice lunch environment! read more

Peppi's - Italian special and fries! - Cheesesteaks Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Peppi's is great. It is a pittsburgh original. If it's your first time try one of the named sandwiches from the middle of the menu. (Can't go wrong with a New Yorker or a big wheeler) read more

First time in Pittsburgh and glad I stopped in for dinner. Great sandwiches and home cut fries. Very busy place and I have tasted why.

I'm a plain person I like ordinary hoagies but omg when I come to peppis I go all out with stuff I hardly eat! The staff here is funny as heck and cool and sometimes they'll give you a discount on your order. I love it. I come here every Chance I get. Wish they were open later though. CASH ONLY BTW read more

The Roethlisberger is the reason to go here. Quality every thing any time I went. Consistent service and taste as if these guys are robots. I've had lots of fresh cut fries but something about theirs that makes them stand out. The whole experience makes this as important to eat at as Primanti's. Remember to go to the one on the North Shore. Excellent flavor and excellent service with options for your atmosphere. read more

Nah, anyone with the ATM scam better have an awesome hogie and this one is just 'OK' Put card in, get prompted to check balance. 3 bucks unless you know the scam and read the fine print. 2 bucks in their pocket to get money, 3 to the bank. 8 dollars to get money from a 'cash only' shop? I take credit/debit cards and i dont even have a business. read more

I have been going to this place for YEARS. The first time I walked into Peppis I thought I was in New York City. The employees move with speed and precision. The kitchen lingo fills the front counter area. I was hooked before I even tried the food. Speaking of the food. No matter what you order it is GREAT. my favorite is the NEW YORKER. Best sub in Pittsburgh. Peppis is my go to place, never a bad time to go to Peppis. read more

I've had my share of steak and cheese... Peppi's just made the top of my list... fries are pretty damn good too!!

New Blazing Saddle.... what a treat. Lettuce, tomato, mayo? Grilled onions? I can hear the cook behind the counter saying it the same way he does every time I order. Best subs in the city. read more

Peppi's is consistent. Actually the highest praise you could give an eatery. The Peppi's clan cares about the products they offer and it shows. They've been successful for years and years. No matter what society throws at us, you can always call Peppi's for your favorite comfort meal. read more

I am not a native Pittsburgher, and I HATE Primanti's. Yeah, I said it. When someone suggested Peppi's, I was less than excited. Afterall, Primanti's gets rave reviews and I just don't get it. Ah, but soooooo hungry. Ok...I'll try it. AMAZING. The place isn't dirty. It isn't greasy. It's a sandwich shop people, I really don't know what you expect here that makes you dish out such harsh reviews. You're paying $8 for a meal, it's not going to be 5 star decor. That being said, it was clean, it was moderately busy but not very loud (no more than any other place), and the staff was cool. I tip. If you can't afford to tip don't eat out. And don't complain when they aren't as cool if you don't. I work for tips, but unfortunately I work for corporate America where I have to smile at you even if you are a cheap ass- BUT- don't expect me to go the extra mile. But I digress...on to the food. It's good! Actually, it's better than good. It's sliced ribeye steak cooked fresh on a flat top grill with fresh cheese and veggies and what just may be the best bread I have ever had. It's got this nice crust, but it isn't "cut the roof of your mouth hard" like some places...ahem...Primanti's...and the portions are very generous. The boyfriend and I used to save half so we had a "now sandwich" and a "later sandwich," but lately it's been all "now sandwich." When we do carryout, they wrap it up for us just like if it were a take out order. Small deal to you maybe, but that's that extra mile I was talking about. I said, "I'll just wrap it up myself man, no worries," and the guy behind the counter insisted on wrapping it up for me "no problem." The menu is vast for such a small shop. There are a lot of options, steak, chicken, even vegetarian. There are breakfast selections, spicy, mild, you name it. They have some pretty good fries too. They have a cooler with bottle drinks or fountain drinks and they have some good specials for lunch. Another small detail, they have a good variety in the drink cooler. Dr. Pepper, root beer, ginger ale, juices, water, and the usual soda suspects. I'm a creature of habit so I always get the same thing, and it always tastes exactly the same. That's another plus in my book, consistency. There is nothing worse than getting your favorite whatever at your favorite where-ever and it not being as good as the last time. That doesn't happen here. It's as good as the first time, every time. read more

Peppi's is my favorite sammich place in Pittsburgh, and, although a little biased as a native to the Burgh, better steaks than anywhere in Philly. The Big Wheeler is my choice most of the time. The Cajun fries are always my choice. read more

About a half dozen of us ordered subs from Peppi's on the North Side. And we were all pleased. The bread is VERY good. Thick, chewy, crusty...bread's so good here in Pittsburgh. Most of us got steak hoagies and there was plenty of meat on them. I personally got the capicola and cheese. I got it with extra onions and hot peppers and, unfortunately, they skimped on the hot peppers. The capicola wasn't hot, either. Still, it was a very good sandwich. They did not skimp on the meat. The dressing was very tasty...I could taste lots of basil and oregano. Everything was very fresh...crisp veggies. They have a nice sized menu consisting of mostly hoagies. But there are burgers and salads, as well. I've heard that the North Side store is better than the one in the Strip, and I liked their hoagie enough to check and see. I'd recommend this place, especially to people working on the North Side. read more

I love Peppi's! I always get The Amazing Siegfried. It is a chicken club type of sandwich with bacon, mushrooms, provolone and american cheese. It is delish! I would give five stars but, their delivery guys is always slow and by the time the food gets to me it's semi warm. They have really good fries too! read more

The best sub around. Fresh warm bread was awesome! The customer service made it even better. Everyone was so friendly and nice. I asked for a to go box and they told me to bring it up when I was done and they wrapped and bagged it for me. It's the small things that can take your experience from good to great. Definitely will be a regular stop! read more

I went to Peppis the other day for lunch and had a decent time. If I could, I would give my turkey sub 5 stars...it was DELICIOUS! The bread was amazing and I was very happy with the meal. The experience on the other hand was a bit rough. It may have been because it was lunch time and the line was literally out the door, but, this is one of those places that you have to know what you are going to get the second you step in line. No time to look at the menu. I might have missed a sign or two, but I did not know that they only take cash...so I had to step out of line to get money from the onsite ATM, which annoyed everyone - including me. The waitress cleaning tables was a bit snippy as well. Again, I am not going to write the place off - the food was good. Maybe next time the experience will be a bit better. read more

The food here was pretty good. Large portions. My sandwich needed something to make it better just not sure what. I'll have to go back and see what I can add. The place is clean but very small. They only take cash which I thought was ridiculous. They do have an ATM so you can get cash but then you have to pay all the ATM/bank fees. I would definitely try them again. read more

This is a great sub shop with an authentic Burgh vibe. Tasty sandwiches packed with the goods, walls lined up with local fanfare, and burly dudes who look like they know a thing or two about sandwiches are what make Peppi's unique. Parking is on street but otherwise this place gets no complaints from me. Peppi's is what Quizno's wishes it could be. read more

Try this place if you want a belly ache and need to pass gas. Place was disgusting! Workers were nice and pleasant but no one wore gloves. I also noticed buckets of fries pre cooked beneath the grill ugh how sanitary. I would never eat here again. read more

Wow! Wow! Wow! Came all the way from Arizona and LOVED this place! Cheesesteak was incredible! My husband had the Sicilian and raved. Cheese fries were great! Wonderful recommendation from Hotel Monaco! read more

Peppi's is great! You can call in and order before you get there. Granted it's not the most healthy but it's amazing. I love their turkey and the cheese fries. read more

Love this place! Everything is good! Cajun fries is a must have! The only thing is they are cash only which is inconvenient. Didn't know that when I went there for the first time. But the stuff were very helpful and friendly. Highly recommend to anyone who loves cheese steak, who wants comfort food! Really can't go wrong here. read more

Who needs fries and coleslaw on your sandwich when you have Peppi's? Eat the food because it's good...not because it was good 20 years ago...order a #7 and be truly amazed. read more

Can't really go wrong here, unless you're looking for a healthy sub. Peppi's is a chain in the Pittsburgh area, home to a bunch of the usual Pittsburgh fare. Fries are great, as they're the fresh-cut style, and the subs are huge, so go hungry. I've eaten here a few times and can't say I've ever had a bad meal. read more

These are some of the best subs around. My other choice would be Uncle Sam's, though these two businesses have different locations in the city so the competition isn't as direct. I thought that the Roethlis"burger" was worth 5 stars in its own right, just because it's so interesting. The egg adds a lot of flavor and the meat is very tender. The "ultra" cheese steak is more standard, and that's pretty comparable with other places like Uncle Sam's. No free fries here, but the subs are so big that we didn't need them at all. read more

I always used to cut class and head over there for one of their delicious sandwiches. Always has been one of my favorite places.

Everyone in town raves about Primanti's. However, this has to be my more favorite place to stop while in Pittsburgh. They have an awesome menu (cash only) but you cannot leave and not get the Roethli"burger". Delicous. Yum. Heck to the yes. I love the small kitchen style atmosphere, and they love it when you tip. I mean, they go nuts when you do (ala Cold Stone singing style nuts). Great people, even better food. Come hungry! read more

Delicious sandwiches! If your visiting Pittsburgh and want a great "local" spot- swing by this place. The fries are good too!

Got the Joey Porter -bella? here a few weeks ago. It was alright, nothing special. It barely had any filling on it which annoyed me. Probably won't come back, there's plenty of other good sandwich shops around. read more

The Roethlisberger was solid, but it didnt have that wow factor. It seems as if they use a "special" sauce reminiscent of Big Mac sauce. Iv had better hoagies/sandwiches in Pittsburgh, including Spaks and Gauchos. Gotta love some fresh cut fries though. Overall its pretty tasty and huge portions, so i can't complain whatsoever read more