Wasn't impressed with the gyro I got. The meat was hard on one side and it tasted funny. The neat is not cut off fresh, it sits in a metal container in juices. The side of the meat that was not covered with the juices completely, it was sticking up, was dark and hard, inedible. We did order late in the day so it was probably sitting there all day. The owner and his wife were very nice and I feel bad cause we liked them so much to post an honest review. They were fiery friendly. It's located in Carrick in a questionable part of the neighborhood, I've lived here for over 39 years and never noticed it. That could be because I normally would not visit any of the establishments where the store is located. Parking is difficult. There is no area to eat in so take out only. They do deliver locally. read more

Sam's Sun? How about Fox's Moon? I know Sam but I don't know his son so I'm not sure why I'm doing this review. As much as I love to support family businesses and as much as I agree with every other of you which says Sam is a wonderful nice friendly genuine man, I really don't like his food. The chicken seems to be flavorless Frozen chicken strips instead of actual seasoned Middle Eastern chicken and the gyro does not do anything for me either. The only reason he gets three stars is because he is so nice and it's family-owned. read more

Sam's Sun Sandwich - Doesn't look like Sam's son. Looks like Sam. - Sandwiches Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Very friendly service. Truly terrible execution of chicken breast. I ordered the Chicken Gyro. The pita was soft and chewy, quite good. The toppings were generous and fresh, with a balanced amount of fresh tzatziki. The chicken tasted as if it had been boiled for hours. It was dry, chalky, and flavorless. I had to throw away the meat on this sandwich because it was inedible. I want to emphasize that the owner seems to really care about this place and his customer's satisfaction. Unfortunately, the food on this day was not commensurate with the level of service. read more

Sam's Sun Sandwich - Chicken Gyro - Sandwiches Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

I absolutely love this place Sam and Sunny are sweet and the food is delicious and reasonably priced

Had some extra time on my hands in the area and decided to give this place a try since the menu looked affordable online. I had ordered a lentil soup, meat pie, and hummus with pita bread. All three were tasty and cooked well, though I felt like there could have been a little more flavor in the meat pie. However, my experience at the place was very pleasant. I was the only one there and thus had the opportunity to chat with Sam for a bit. We talked about life and family and our values from our own cultures (I'm Indian and he's from Syria). It's not often that I feel so welcomed right away at a restaurant, but Sam's positive demeanor was really uplifting and made my evening better. I really appreciated my time here and hope visit again soon. read more

Excellent vegetarian meals and salads that non-vegetarians may add meat too! Catering and Lenten meals are delicious too!!! read more

Sam's Sun Sandwich - Vegetarian salad can add meat for meat lovers too!!! - Sandwiches Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

See all

Wow, Sam was such a sweetheart! My sister lives nearby and my bf was hangry. I avoid fast food so I trusted yelp to find us some food in Carrick. This shop had mostly 5 star reviews so we headed here. Sam was super friendly and gave us the 411 on his Greek dishes. We both decided on a gyro. It was overstuffed and delicious! For dessert we went with pistachio roll and baklava. The pistachio roll was delicious but I was too full to try baklava. Oh, he also gave us a sample of his homemade hummus..... amazing!!! Sam Sun sandwich had the best hospitality and customer service that I've experienced in a looong time. Please don't overlook this shop. The owner is eager to serve you his homemade food while chatting with you. read more

See all

I love love love this tiny restaurant! Sunni and Sam( the owners) are SO sweet.The food is DELICIOUS! I have been a steady customer since they opened! They deliver too! Please give them a try! read more

As someone who isn't a huge fan of Greek food, Sam single handedly changed my mind! His homemade hummus is especially out of world! His service and hospitality is also one of a kind, making this place incredibly special. If you're considering it, Sam's is absolutely worth a try! read more

My mom has been a regular customer here for years and I've been fortunate enough to benefit from her frequent visits. They have always treated her more like family than a customer. The food is always delicious. You can see and taste the pride in every dish. The high quality ingredients and homemade options are authentic, tasty and affordable. I love their baklava and falafel. We have taken their food to several parties and everyone always raves about it. The service is amazing. They are always eager and genuinely happy to accommodate any special requests and appreciate every customer that they have. Our entire family will enjoy being lifelong patrons! read more

Amazing customer service. Friendly environment. Delicious home made esthetic Mediterranean food. People should definitely come to this little spot to eat the most delicious Mediterranean food in the ENTIRE CITY OF PITTSBURGH. read more

Really good smaller Greek food place. Gyro was great, grape leaves and baklava were fantastic. Much more of an authentic feel than some of the other gyro shops around. read more

Great food great family I've been a customer for over 10 years always a healthy option read more

Sam's Sun Sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Fresh, authentic Mediterranean food and made to order. Cozy atmosphere with friendly owner :) I definitely recommend it! read more

Sam's Sun Sandwich - Delicious! - Sandwiches Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

After driving by Sam's tons of times, I thought it was just another Pittsburgh Sandwich shop. Eventually I decided to give it a try and to my surprise Sam's offers great Mediterranean food at great prices. Every time I'm there I get the falafel and baklava and my girlfriend gets the chicken gyro. The people that work here are extremely friendly and more than willing to strike up a conversation with you. If you're in the area I highly recommend Sam's especially if you enjoy Mediterranean food. Who would have thought that the best falafel in town is from this little unsuspecting place on Brownsville Road? read more

WARNING: DO NOT ORDER THE LARGE GYRO WITH EXTRA MEAT! It will be packed with so much of their delicious gyro meat that it will be literally spilling out! I am pumped to review another amazing gyro place. I thought the place I found in Chicago was the best gyro, but this place may even top that one! My wife told me about this place and we finally went there. I ordered two large gyros with extra meat and some stuffed grape leaves. The lady behind the counter was wonderful and very nice. I couldn't wait to get the behemoths they call a Large Gyro home and eat it. Once I got home I was stunned to find how much meat was packed into each gyro, Every bite I had bits of their perfectly cooked me and their delicious, obviously homemade tzatziki sauce spilling out. By the time I was done with both I was stuffed AND had an additional Meat Salad to look forward to later. Fast forward a day. I heat up my meat salad and break out the grape leaves. The meat was still delicious microwaved, and the grape leaves were AMAZING, purely amazing. Hands down the best grape leaved I have had since my first. If you are anywhere within the area and do not go, you are cheating yourself out of one of the most amazing and memorable gyros you will ever have. I look forward to trying other items on their menu! read more

Family owned business, the best homemade Greek food you will find in the Pittsburgh area, and a friendly atmosphere! If you are in the Pittsburgh area, definitely check this place out. I would recommend the Gyro Platter that includes a side of Hummus and Pita. The homemade hummus is the best I have had to date and the platter will leave you full and wanting to come back the next day. read more

Sam is from Greece, and makes the best Greek food in all of Pittsburgh! I only wish he would put kabobs on his menu. My favorite thing recently has been the chicken pie. But everything on his menu is fantastic! Stop by and check him out. read more

This place was great! We got 2 large gyros and a Greek salad and both were really good! Delivery was fast, and prices were reasonable! Definitely would recommend!! read more

This is a great take-out joint for eastern Mediterranean food, such as tabouli, grape leaves, chicken wraps, and babaganoush. My personal favorite is stuffed cabbage rolls, which I don't think qualifies as eastern Mediterranean but it's darn good to eat nonetheless. I can see us making another sizable order here in a few more days. read more

Found this place on Yelp app and so glad we did. This food is so good and all homemade. We had hummus, tabbouleh, lamb gyro, baked kibbee and spanakopita. Great portions and prices that match! And Sam, the proprietor was so very gracious. He treated us as if we were in his home. We arrived a little after 7pm and ate in. There are only 2 tables available on which to eat, and that was Ok for us. He does a lot of take out, but if you get the chance to eat in, do....Sam is a great conversationalist!! read more

Ok. You first have to understand this place is nothing to look at. It's not a sit down restaurant so if that's what you're looking for, don't go here. That being said, the food is delicious and the prices beyond reasonable! Sam seems cool too! I recommend getting take out. There is 1 small table inside for 2 people sit at if you really need to but I think it's more of a take out place. I had the chicken gyro which was flavorful and seasoned perfectly. My husband enjoy his lamb gyro. Also, I love hummus and Sam's did not disappoint! The baba ghannouj was also good but has a more smokey flavor than I am used to. I gave it 5 stars because the food was fabulous in my opinion and I can't wait to go back and try more! read more

Sam's is outstanding. This place is a must if you are nearby. The food is stellar, the prices are fair, Sam and his wife are very friendly and prepare your foods in a heartbeat. I'm in the weekly-bi weekly customer frequency range. I'd specifically suggest the spinach and feta pie, either of their soups, sleek, desserts. The only drawback with Sam's is their use of styrofoams and plastic cutlery :( its not really an eat-in place, but they've got a table and chairs. I've eaten in on near a dozen occasions. read more

The "sandwich shop" name is a little misleading because it's mostly Mediterranean type food, like gyros, hummus and the like. But as other folks have mentioned, you would never guess from the modest outside, but this little place is amazing - the owners are seriously some of the nicest people I've ever met. Try the artichoke salad or the tabouleh. People swear this is the best tabouleh they've ever tasted. They have a variety of Lebanese desserts as well - baklava, pistachio rolls, all drizzled in sweet honey. They also prepare large plates, so if you're looking for a nice, unique dessert for a party or dinner, try this joint! read more

One of my favorite places ever to get mediterranean food. It's strictly take out and a hole in the wall in not so nice carrick. But the business is amazing! The owners are so kind. If you become a regular, it's guaranteed you'll get to now the owners. The gyro salad is amazing. Light lemony dressing with perfectly moist gyro meat. Tatziki sauce on the side. Spanakopita always made to order and so crispy and flaky! Hint of lemon too. Baba ghanouj is my favorite! Call ahead and they will have it ready for pick up! Parking usually on the street right in front. And CASH ONLY! read more

Stopped to get some takeout at another place but they were closed so figured we'd see what Sam's was like. So happy the other place was closed, excellent food, great price, and awesome service. Will be back for more, the babba ganoush, tabouleh, spinach pies, just top notch and made fresh while we waited. Definitely worth a visit! read more

Ordered from here last night. First timers, had a fish sandwich,gyro and a Greek salad. Everything was huge, I had enough gyro meat for 2 sandwiches and Chuck's fried fish on pita was awesome. The baklava was perfect. The only negative comment I have is use Greek olives on the salad read more

This place is awesome. My boyfriend and I live only a few blocks away and we get take out from here at least once a month. I always the chicken gyro and the bf gets a Falafel and we each get a baklava. It's a must if you are looking for good Greek food! read more

The baked kibbi is amazing and grape leaves are second to none. I come here once a week at least. Sam and Sunny are super friendly. This place is a hidden gem that you must try if you like Greek/Mediterranean/Lebanese food. Everything is homemade and I haven't had better anywhere. read more

Delicious foods and the owner is so kind. He always makes small talk and greets customers warmly. Great little hole in the wall, cannot rave enough! read more

The owners are as delightful as the food. I really love the hummus especially, but the gyro salad is also delicious, as is the baklava. I LOVE this restaurant. read more

great take out. Don't expect to eat inside. Your guests will love your take out and all ask where you bought it. Ask for Mezza platter if you are having company. read more

Great place for gyros, meat grape leaves, everything!! Awesome! And Sam is an incredibly friendly guy! Go!!!

This is my favorite place for lunch or dinner take-out. We started going here about 10 years ago because of the many healthy vegetarian options. I had never eaten sleek, mujaddara or spinach soup and this was was the perfect place to find out how tasty Middle Eastern food can be. The food is made to order, delicious and reasonably priced. The omnivores in my family like the stuffed cabbage and gyros. The owners are very personable and always seem glad to take our order and make the food. I like everything about this place, even the fact that they are closed on Sundays! read more

Years later, and I am still a regular customer here, when I am in Carrick. The owners are great people very friendly, great food. pretty much for takeout only, there's only one table. Love this place. read more

Went to Sam's after reading some of the reviews and living relatively close by. Ordered a chicken gyro, spinach pie and grape leaves. Was not disappointed...the food was excellent. Chicken gyro was loaded with tender white meat and the cucumber sauce has a great taste. The grape leaves were excellent as well. I made the error of ordering the plain spinach pie and not the spanakopita that I meant to get, but it was still very enjoyable. Great food for a reasonable price! read more

Best gyro out there. Highly recommend to anyone looking for good Greek food at a an affordable price

Awesome gyros! Went here for the first time today and was not disappointed. Will definitely go back. Take out is the specialty. Not many seats inside and not a lot of atmosphere but Sam is super friendly and makes this place extra special. Giving 5 stars for what it is, great gyro take out. read more

Wow! Really great food and truly the sweetest people!! If you're in the area don't pass this place by! If you're not in the area, it's worth the trip!! read more

10 stars, no 100 stars for Sam's Sun Sandwich!! Sam and his spouse prepare the freshest Mediterranean food in Pittsburgh and lucky for me it's right up the street... but I would easily travel far to get there because it's so worth it. Parking is available right outside. (There's also a parking lot across the street too.) By far they make the best home made grape leaves I have ever eaten. Another one of my favorites is the sleek and baba. Next week I'll probably get the hummus and mujaddarar, delicious lentil, cracked wheat with lots of fried onions. And you can even get whole wheat spinach pies, which I prefer. Doug's fav is always the chicken roll because of the crispy homemade wrap. I've ordered here for years, for picnics, appetizers for lunch and for dinner. And you can also call ahead. We love Sam's Sun and thank you Sam and Sonny for your hospitality. read more