I ate at the shop in the Strip today and can't say enough how pathetic Peppi's sandwiches have become. Higher prices and barely any meat. I used to work on the North Shore and ate there often. It should be ashamed of its product. If I wanted such a garbage sandwich I would have eaten at Primanti's. read more

I finally tested Peppi's out last week in the Strip District on a Saturday afternoon. Living in Squirrel Hill and going to school at CMU, I am a die-hard fan of Uncle Sam's subs, and I go there quite frequently. I'm surprised that no one has compared Peppi's and Uncle Sam's because they are practically identical, minus Uncle Sam's throwing in free fries if you eat in. I ordered a cheesesteak ($7.22 w tax), after all of the cashiers agreed that it was one of the best sandwiches on the menu. As promised, it was a delicious sandwich. The bread was nice and fresh and the steak was good. Additionally, the people working there were very friendly as well. The portion was huge, and I got a meal and a snack out of my sub. If you are looking for a quick sit-down or to-go lunch, Peppi's is a great place in the Strip for just that. read more

Peppi's - Cheesesteak ... $7.22 with tax - Burgers Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

We went there on a whim and found it to be great!! The garage doors were open so it was sitting outside. The slices of pizza are huge and great!! Great dough! read more

For years I had longed to take on the RoethlisBurger, but Peppi's hours aren't the most convenient for me. That is until a Saturday evening at Altar Bar with Icarus Witch and Kamelot caused Kay and I to track down dinner in the Strip District. And there it was, Peppi's. And they were...open? "Yeah, 'til 8PM," a guy behind the counter said. "But the sign says..." "Oh, ignore that. What'll it be, man?" Kay was frightened of the RoethlisBurger, so when I ordered it, she ran to The Clown across the street. After the fellow took my order, I was given a ticket, and was told to sit down and relax. As I waited, I took in the surroundings, gazing at the sports memorabilia and photos of patrons both ordinary and famous. Just as hunger pangs assailed my belly, there it was, enveloped in a paper plate in front of me: A homonculous of loose meat a la Maid-Rite gone malevolent. Ground beef, hot sausage, onions, lettuce, tomato, mayonnaise, scrambled eggs, and 'Merican cheese were all packed into a bread that was as flaxen as a Valkyrie and as airy as the morning mist. Upon doing some research I've found that it is called a Portuguese Roll, and it is pulchritudinous. This behemoth of a breakfast sandwich dazzled my tongue with its spice, filled my stomach amply with its bulky, chunky proteins, and soothed me with its fresh, fundamental vegetables, all of it held together with that amazing roll of rolls that threatens to make Italian bread passe via its sublime texture alone. 'Tis the greatest sloppy joe to ever emerge from a steaming flattop. P.S. I found nothing "shabby" or "greasy" or "dirty" or "loud" about Peppi's. The service was friendly, the restaurant itself was clean, the atmosphere was quiet, and the sandwich was triumphant. If Primanti Brothers has a true parallel, it is Peppi's. read more

Peppi's - One half of a Roethlis-Burger. I ate the first half and realized I didn't snap a pic. - Burgers Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Rude employees. Wouldn't give me my order even though it was already paid for. Don't make the same mistake i did! Get from somewhere else. read more

As primanti's is to many Pittsburghers, Peppi's is to my boyfriend. He adores this place. We usually go to the one on the North Side (their back yard area is adorable!) but they were closed on the particular day we were planning to make a visit, which led us to the Strip. The seating is limited, so on a busy day, you may not be able to get a table. My mom, dad, boyfriend and I were able to find a table easily when we visited. My mom and I decided to split the Joey Porter "Bella" hoagie (steak, portabella mushrooms, swiss cheese and horseradish sauce) and added fried onions, lettuce and tomato to our hoagie. We also ordered onion rings and French fries as well. My dad ordered the Italian hoagie and my boyfriend ordered the New Yorker, which is his favorite. My mom and I really enjoyed our hoagie, although we did find there to be a lot of bread on the sandwich. The bread was fresh and delicious, but made the sandwich extremely filling. The horseradish sauce on the sandwich was delicious and not very spicy. The onion rings were fresh and yummy and the fries were fresh cut! My mom and dad were first timers and really enjoyed their food. One important thing to mention- the service was amazing. The man who took the orders was very patient with my family, while we tried to figure out what we wanted. He gave us helpful suggestions and was overall very friendly. At the end of our meal, he thanked us for stopping in, which was really nice. Overall, I am not as obsessed with Peppi's as my boyfriend is, but I definitely enjoy their food. I don't think I will ever crave it like he does, but I don't think I could ever turn it down either! read more

This is a regular stop of mine because I work on the strip in Pittsburgh. I want to share that I have probably eaten here 40+ times so I have tried about 10 hoagies on the menu. I went with the regular Steak and cheese hoagie- grilled onions, lettuce, tomato, mayo...add some hot sauce at the table, order of fresh cut fries and a drink. I get a work discount of 10% so anywhere you can eat lunch under $8 is awesome in any city. My only complaint is that occasionally the meat to bread ratio isn't too great. Don't get me wrong I'm not expecting 12 ounces of meat but it can be disappointing. I recommend one of the more creative sandwiches then. Though the breads here are so fresh and enjoyable. read more

Peppi's - Steak n cheese! - Burgers Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Wow! What a sandwich in the Roethlisburger! Enjoyed every bite of it! Even though I shouldn't have tried finishing that colossal thing. My boys enjoyed their cheesesteaks as well! Loved the man at the counter teasing my boys into thanking their dad for lunch. In my opinion... much better than the famous sandwich around the corner. read more

Stopped by today to get the number 7. Wait time to order at the counter was about 25 minutes. Wait time for the meal after ordering was about 10 minutes for the french fries show up at the table and another 35 - 40 minutes after that for the sandwich to show up. Just over an hour and a half for the total visit. Service here was extremely slow. The sandwich was pretty huge. I didn't feel the sandwich was worth the wait. Fries were great, but needed salt. Due to a lack of time in my schedule today, I filled up on the french fries waiting for the sandwich and was only able to finish a quarter of the sandwich and throwing the rest out. I don't see myself returning due to the sluggish service and the hour it took for a sandwich. read more

Order they said 20 minutes. Get there pay go outside and wait. Saw a bag on the counter while waiting outside waited about 20 minutes after getting there so prolly been 40 minutes. Dude comes out after realizing I'm still here and say your foods ready. What do ya know he hands me the bag that's been sitting there. Ok whatever I don't like to butch but I get home to a dry ass burnt cheese hoagie. And the 4 dollar cheeseburger I got was a hoagie so that's why my order was over 30$. North side Peppi's is great. This place though I wouldn't recommend. Two dudes working and don't know what's goin on. So yeah don't bother read more

Peppi's - Supposed to be steak and cheese. Dry meat and yeah that's not meat that provolone cheese. - Burgers Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

This is our go to spot we must have every year. The fries are fabulous. The hoagies are amazing. The people are truly the best! LOVE LOVE LOVE This place. See ya again when we come into town! Bring it to NC soon! read more

Primanti Brothers is where you go for a cliche "I went to Pittsburgh" Instagram photo... Peppi's...Peppi's is where you go when you actually want an AMAZING, DELICIOUS, HANDCRAFTED, WORK OF ART, DELECTABLE sandwich. read more

I've tried several sandwiches and fries and never left disappointed. The different combinations you get on a sandwich makes this place certainly uncommon and interesting. I had the hamburger, sausage and egg burger and it is amazing! read more

Peppi's - Hamburger, sausage and egg burger! Glad I didn't order cajun fries. The sandwich was huge! - Burgers Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

I stopped by here this past Tuesday afternoon with my father for lunch. I had been to Peppi's before but it was many years previous and at their North Side location. This location has a counter where you order off to the left as soon as you walk in. The rest of the restaurant is composed of a number of different tables and booths, lots of wood and earthy colors and has some decorations consisting of Pittsburgh sports and Peppi's regulars. Both my father and I decided to get a regular Italian hoagie on this day and they were brought to our table within 10 minutes of us ordering. The sandwich itself looked pretty good and consisted of genoa salami, rosa salami, capacola and provolone cheese all on a nice bun that was just short of a foot. I also decided to go with the lettuce, onion and dressing that was offered to me but said no to the tomato. Overall I thought that the taste of my sub was pretty good although I wouldn't have guessed that there was two kinds of salami and some capicola in it. The bread may have been my favorite part of the sandwich as it seemed to be rather fresh. I could also see some people complaining about the bread to filling ratio here as there seemed to be a lot more bread than filling but personally I was ok with it. The bottom line for me is that I would head back here again in the future. The price was right and my sub was decent so why wouldn't I? read more

Went to Peppi's in the Strip again today. And, again, it took more than 45 minutes to get a simple sub order. Stood there and waited the entire time. Hey, you're my wife's favorite sub especially with the Mancini bread. But I'll be damned if I'm going to wait that long ever again. The sub business is pretty competitive in Pittsburgh. So, I'll go elsewhere. read more

A great place to grab a sandwich if you're in the strip district for the day. This place is a classic just like Primanti Brothers. Fast quick and easy the workers are welcoming and kind. I stoped in on a Sunday to get a sandwich with my girlfriend. We both got the Italian and it was great. The Italian dressing is made with balsamic vinegar which makes it a little different and unique. The bread is soft and fresh. I added mayonnaise to my sandwich and it gave it a great little addition of creamy to pair with the acid of the vinegar. I personally prefer the original location in North Side. Although the strip district location accepts credit cards! If you've not tried Peppi's sandwiches you've not had a true Pittsburgh experience. Their menu has something for everyone and you will not leave disappointed. read more

I called ahead with my order. They make sandwich to order, so the sandwich is always hot, always delicious and good portion for it's price.

VA PITTSBURGH ORDERED 12 hoagies and fries today 2/8/19 very thing was done prefect as ordered. It was lunch rush and Ms. Celeste at Peppi's in the strip district made sure thing everything was great for my co workers. We will differently be back .... I told my staff that Peppi's was amazing.. they didn't believe me ; they are Uncle Sams fans... CASE CLOSED!!! THANK YOU SOOOO MUCH ;.) ~Jaz'Mine Juicyjazz08@gmail.com read more

This place is hit or miss. Definitely a greasy spoon joint. One time tor there and the staff couldn't be more friendly. The next time you go in be weary of a older lady at the register couldn't be more upset that you walked in and interrupted her picking fries out of the warmer. The food is pretty good if you are looking for a greasy cheese steak and fries type of meal. Again just don't go here and expect to be said hello or thank you to. The regular cheesesteak and Cajun fries are pretty good. read more

First time in Pittsburgh and we wanted to see if we could find a good Philly cheesesteak here. I think we've succeeded. Yummy, soft hoagie, tons of meat, and onions caramelized to perfection. It wasn't the best I've had, but huge portions, cheap price, and the old rusty ambiance of the place made up for it. Their fries were very good as well, plenty of crisp and flavor. They could use a bit more salt though, I almost never salt anything at the restaurant and these guys needed a little bit of love. read more

I convinced my co workers to order lunch from Peppi's because their food had always been great. (Our food was delivered by Grub Hub.) My 'turkey supreme' sandwich had no dressing on it as stated on the menu. The 'famous steak salad' was supposed to have "juicy steak" but it was just SteakUm meat like any other place uses, and 'The Sicilian' had no Italian dressing as requested. The delivery came from Penn Ave in the Strip, not from the North Side location, and that's the only reason I can think of as to why their food was disappointing. The Peppi's in the North Side is better, I wish they had the Grub Hub service. read more

I took way too long to try Peppi's! I went with the regular Italian and asked for it hot. The bread, as most have noted, was delicious! Good quality meats, provolone, lettuce/tomato/onion and Italian dressing were perfectly embedded in the soft, incredibly fresh hoagie roll. I was afraid this was going to be another Primanti's, but it's not! I am a fan! read more

My mom's from Philly, and our standards for a cheesesteak are pretty high. They were met here! This is a yummy divey kinda place where you order at the counter, and your food is brought to you. The bread is great, and the quality of the meats is good as well. The decor is really what kept me smiling here. Lots of vintage sports items, photos, and a ton of old Mr. and Mrs. Potato Head dolls! My family was entertained. They also play a great mix of old (Ray Charles) and new-ish (Green Day) music and it all flows together so nicely. We had family members ranging from ages 20-60 and everyone found themselves bobbing and singing along at some point. This was an enjoyable place, and if I'm on the strip again, I'm definitely stopping in! read more

Was excited to try this place based off all of the reviews and finally made it yesterday. Had the Cheesesteak and fries special. No taste and barely any meat...best part was the bun...fries were ok at best. Took like 20 minutes to get two sandwiches. There was one other customer in the place and could tell he was waiting for a while before us. The place is filthy inside...I placed my arm on the table and it stuck so I went to the restroom to clean my arms and have to say this was a huge mistake because it was disgusting....and unisex so really feel bad for any lady who goes in there. I know it's a hole in the wall type joint but I felt pretty disgusted after I left. You would think in this age of covid you would clean a little...There were at least 5 people working and all standing around doing nothing. You know these employees are using the restrooms and cooking your food...Gross..sorry Peppis - please clean your place at least a little so you don't stick to the tables. read more

Went to Pittsburg for couple days and the uber driver recommended this little joint in the middle of the strip district. It is an old place with tons of flavor, i had the pepper steak hoagie... too much food for a soul with fries included. This is a MUST to visit in this lovely city. read more

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Bread is def local and made the Philly. The Philly meat was ok and a good amount. The fries were fresh cut and really good. We couldn't eat inside due to COVId but all together solid. I would recommend a refresh on the ranch dressing. That was not good. Loved Cajun fries but no idea why they didn't have Heinz ketchup. Hurt me heart. read more

I've been searching for this sandwich for 11 years!!!! I ate here when I was visiting colleges in high school. It was AMAZING. I did find a school to play ball at right outside of Pittsburgh but I couldn't find/ figure out what restaurant had the sandwich called "The Roethlisburger" -- I went all through college wishing I could had found this place. After college I would come back and visit and think "man I wish I could find one of those sandwiches again"... well, 11 years later/ today I FOUND IT!!! 11 years was worth the wait!!! It was as savory and mouth watering as the first time I had this amazing sandwich. Hands down best sandwich in Pittsburgh. Hands down best sandwich I've ever had in my life. 10/10 - 100/100. read more

I was walking through the strip looking for someplace to grab a bite. So I walked into Peppi's to sit for lunch, honestly the place looked a little run down so I wasn't sure what to expect. I ordered a steak and cheese sub, with fries. The fries came out quickly, but were pretty soggy. Luckily, I was very happy with the sandwich. The bread the sub came on was good quality with quality ingredients. I also liked that the sandwich was not so overly stuffed, so it was easier to eat. I would go here for a sandwich again, but maybe just leave it at sandwiches. read more

Another Pittsburg staple. Unfortunately, this was the one I liked the least. The staff here was super friendly especially when they found out I was a newbie. I opted for the cheesesteak and fries. The restaurant itself is small and they had good music playing. It felt kinda like a dive but it was clean enough (the bathroom was not). The fries came first and they were just alright. They desperately needed salt. The sandwich came out next and it was just okay. I've honestly had better cheesesteaks but what I absolutely loved was the bread. It was so fresh and soft. That was the best part for me and the only reason I would return. read more

Godd#$*m delicious. I am a major fan of the Cajun fries always fresh hot and completely covered in a smokey savory Cajun spice blend with a side of home made ranch that is so good at cooling your hot mouth. On my last visit I got a tuna melt which did not disappoint. The tuna salad taste like how mom makes and was served with the additional of lettecue, tomatoes and onion and melted American cheese. read more

This is probably some of the best drunk food in the strip, neck and neck with Primantis. I used to eat here a good bit working locally, but it kind of became too heavy to eat for lunch. Their portions are fabulous and they have or at last had a great lunch special, Italian sub, fries and a drink for like 8 bucks. Not bad, but you could seriously split it, because you will be sleeping when you get back to your desk. Great stop on occasion, but too much for a regular stop. read more

Forget corporately-owned/sold-out/portion-controlled Primanti Bros. - Peppi's is more of the deal deal for PGH sandwich-y / greasy / drunk-y food ... The cheese-steak is decent ... Fries are pretty good ... Word on the street is the North side / Western Avenue location makes the best sandwiches for whatever reason... read more

3.5 stars. I was brought in by the claims of how large the "RoethlisBurger" is by vendors and other shoppers in the Strip District and I had to see it in person. Peppi's has a dive-y sort of place but in a good way. The flat top grill is behind the counter in the front and the back of Peppi's has a couple tables and booths with Steelers paraphernalia on the walls. I wasn't too hungry so I ended up ordering "The Phantom", which was a cheese steak with grilled mushrooms, onions, and a fried egg. My companions got a mushroom cheese steak and the famed #7, the "RoethlisBurger" itself. All the sandwiches come with the basic fixin's of lettuce tomato, etc. and are a foot long. The Phantom was a little smaller than I expected, but the flavors of the ingredients in the sandwich melded together wonderfully. My only complaint is that I would have liked a little more meat. After some searching online, apparently all their steak subs only have a quarter pound of steak. For some reason based on the picture of the RoethlisBurger in the window outside we thought it was going to be a lot bigger. I guess camera angles can be deceiving. It's a mix of chopped burger and sausage with American cheese and a fried egg. Overall I would have liked it a bit more if the sandwiches were served a bit faster (some people who ordered after us got their food first) and a bit more meat. Anyways, I'm definitely going to be back to try the RoethlisBurger since now I view it as a potentially tasty sandwich as opposed to just a ridiculously impossible food challenge. read more

Two out of three sandwiches were totally wrong and the one they got right was bland AF. I'm pissed I paid $50 for sandwiches I don't even want. Terrible. read more

I feel like I need a shower after I eat a Peppi's sandwich, but in a good way. Peppi's subs are so good I need profanity to fully express how good they are. Go get a Peppi's sandwich bc you need one. Not hungry? Excuse not valid, you need one. Did you know I can unhinge my jaw and swallow things whole? I didnt either, until I had Peppi's. Are you hung over? Peppi's has HEALING POWERS and will cure your hangover! Also, since I'm among friends here I will make a confession. I do not care for Primanti's. Somehow thats like telling people you didn't like the Godfather. I do not like Primanti's, and Peppi's is my favorite "Pittsburgh" sandwich. I've Peppi'd on the North Side, Dahntahn, and in the Strip District. They're all good. I get the Italian, and I love the dressing they put on the sandwich. Now I want Peppi's and its only 9:30 in the morning. Damn. Just go eat at Peppi's. You'll realize this review is just pure truth. It's delicious, and greasy, and good. read more

The REAL sandwich king of Pittsburgh. This may sound blasphemous, but I really don't understand the obsession with Primanti Bros. The bread is too small for the sandwich, the meat tastes weird (especially their 'cheesesteak'), and I just don't feel the love for a heaping handful of french fries stuffed onto a sandwich. The taste of potatoes shouldn't dominate one's sandwich. Peppi's is the creator of The #7 (nicknamed The Roethlisburger in homage to Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger). It is an extraordinary combination of hamburger meat and sausage (and they use some of the best tasting sausage available) with American cheese mixed in on the softest of rolls. Really, Peppi's uses the best bread for their sandwiches and that, in my opinion, is what makes a sandwich. Located in the Strip District, you can shop your extra sandwich weight off after lunch by visiting any of a few dozen specialty shops in the historic district. Yinz'll love it! read more

Went here for lunch today and it was good! I got a cheese steak with fries and drink. It's was pretty standard fries were kind of bland. I liked the cheesesteak tho! May be returning! read more

Peppi's - Cheesesteak - Burgers Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Stopped by after a couple hours at the Heinz museum. Very good sandwiches! Would stop in again when visiting Pittsburgh! read more

Peppi's - Beer can collection at Peppi's - Burgers Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Simple, cheap, gooey and consistent. Can't go wrong with any of their subs. read more

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One of my most favorite places in philly over a sandwich!!! I love the New Yorker, it's def a favorite! Take that thing home and put some A1 sauce on it, forget about it.... Lol. Really great place though read more