Fresh made. Individually crafted. Outrageously delicious…read more This sandwich shop is already on the map, but it is going to be a hallmark of the North Side for years to come! Ida's Sandwich Shop gives all the feels of fresh ingredients and handcrafted food. You know a place is good when people are waiting patiently for their food but with big smiles all around. We came on a Saturday afternoon and the shop was full. The owner warmly greeted us and let us know that it would be about a 40 minute wait! In a world of fast food and rushing, it was fine to sit and talk... so we placed an order. We got the Pittsburgh Chopped Cheese, the Chicken Bacon Ranch Sandwich, and a side of Fries. Sitting and waiting proved to be one of the highlights of the experience, the owner while maintaining orders and checking on the cook in the back.. truly cares about the customers. From wiping down tables between guests, to sharing stories with guests about their first visits, to giving expert guidance on Pittsburgh culture.. she made it fun to just sit and be together. The food came out in the order of the orders and WOW IT WAS WORTH IT! The roll and bun were so buttery and crispy that I can't believe every sandwich shop doesn't study it. The chopped cheese was a harmony of perfectly seared peppers and onions with a perfect amount of meat and cheese. The chicken was a tender cutlet with a thin layer of perfect fried crisp and the bacon was high quality crisp, but the provolone was dripping and oozing like a decadent blitz on this sandwich. The fries.. first off... for a side... WOW... these shoestrings filled the container, my tummy, and my heart! Herby seasoning and fresh fresh fresh! The craziest part... the prices are so reasonable! For the love and care put into this food, I'm more than willing to triple my tip next time! Go somewhere where they care about the food, they care about the details, and they care about YOU!

Soggy fries, soggy sandwich. Took 35 mins and I was the only one in there. At least the ginger ale…read morewas good

I used to eat here when I was going to college, then when I could once working. I relocated to…read moreDallas TX for 25 years and on every trip home this was an absolute must stop! Now I am back home, and I stop whenever I can. Always a word of mouth advocate whether its locals or people I meet from other states or countries. The shop on the north side is rich with history in the community that frequents this establishment. From celebs to local sports heroes, it is fun to just walk around and look at all the photos. FYI...Big Wheeler is by far and away the best sandwich! Full Stop... Love you guys!

Still love the Big Ben. So far out of one sandwich, hubby and I shared it for 1 dinner and 2…read morelunches. Granted we had smaller servings than most. My grandson, likely would eat all of this delicious sandwich at once. We called in advance to order and because they only take cash and we only had a hundred dollar bill. Can I use it? Yes, I'll take it said the Matt Damon look-alike. I'll take it. Loved seeing him in person as he expertly took orders. Pittsburgh friendly. This is a happy place with great food. You can eat in but many like us call in advance for takeout. And they are open on Monday when most places are closed. Love Peppis

It was great to see a new deli open right in my area. I went…read morein the other day and was greeted immediately by two very friendly people behind the counter. I ordered a turkey and swiss on rye with mustard lettuce and tomato. The sandwich size was good and tasted good as well. The staff again was super friendly and you could see that they really meant it. I would recommend The Observatory Deli for all that are near by it is worth the stop. I will definitely be back again.

I'm very excited about our new Deli in Observatory Hill. The staff is very enthusiastic and…read morewelcoming. My Italian Hoagie was a good portion size and tasted great. The sandwiches are all made custom to your order, with lots of great options. Right now, the menu is very basic, and will hopefully expand. Maybe more of a New York Deli vibe, or homemade baked goods like you find at the Pear and Pickle.

Comfortable, cozy spot with friendly staff. Best pancakes we've had in years. Great hash browns…read more Here in Pittsburgh for just a few days, otherwise we'd keep returning for those pancakes every morning!

Got to go lunch with my hubby and this is officially my new favorite sandwich shop. The hot turkey…read morecame crispy as well as the fries and then i dumped turkey gravy all over and oh my god you gotta get here ASAP

THIS PLACE REALLY THREATENED TO SEND THE POLICE TO MY HOME!!!!!!!!!…read more First of all, WHY do i have to give all my info for pricing?? A extra large one topping pizza for delivery should be a set price, why do you need my address to give me this info??? But the real reason for this review is.... My son and his friends tried to order a pizza from here however didn't have enough on their Cashapp card so the card was declined.... Kids being kids, took a little extra effort to properly load the card with the funds, but by this time the folks at the restaurant thought they were playing and said they couldn't order.... The kids bring the issue to me, then i call to try to place the order..... i told the people at the restaurant That my teen boys were tryna order pizza, they're goofy etc and it's not a joke ....... The lady that i was talking to initially had a normal annoyance that anyone would have after dealing with goofy teens, but then she puts this weirdo dude on the phone who then threatens me saying he's gonna call the police to my house if the card declines again!?!?!? UMMMMMMM EXCUSE ME??? At what point do you call the police on someone for not having enough money to pay for something WHILE ordering?? Talking about some credit card fraud?!!!????? (GTFOH!!!) YOU CLEARLY HAVE NO CONCEPTUAL INTELLIGENCE OF BUSINESS ETIQUETTE!! A declined transaction doesn't deem credit fraud....that an astoundingly ignorant statement!!! We ended up ordering from the pizzeria up the street because i don't think anyone in their right mind would place an order for food from somewhere that threatens them!! My household, nor 4 other homes in the area will never patronage this establishment again!!!! The food is TRASH anyway!!! not even worth the threats!!!

Garbage, more like Crooks and sons. Showed up with a Groupon I had just purchased, and it said it…read moredidn't expire until January 12th 2022, and the dude legit goes "Oh um so we don't honor that, the owner said to stop, so sorry." I ordered $36 of food, and he wouldn't honor it or give any discount, they keep it up on Groupon to get you in there just to tell you have to pay full price for low quality food. Legit bad service, sub par food, and greedy owner.

The second location is just has cool. Great service and…read moregreat prices. I love the inclusive experience. The employees are excellent. Please continue with the mission to help all peoples with IDD find a place to work and live in a world that respects their values.

A wonderful coffee, light food and pastry shop in the basement of a Catholic Church in Belleview…read more It is spacious, very clean, has plenty of comfortable seating and the staff are wonderful. The latte I ordered? Perfect! Hers as well! The grilled cheese my girlfriend and I split? Delicious! This cafe is part of the church mission to help individuals with Intellectual Developmental Disabilities (IDD). This noble cause was in evidence as there were young adults there helping keep the place clean and assisting behind the counter. Wonderful. Just an absolutely marvelous mission in work. You gotta go there.

Cute cafe with coffee, smoothies, and great food options too at a good price!…read more The staff was very nice and quick, coffee was also good. The Western sandwich was stacked high and the chipotle mayo really made it stand out, would absolutely recommend!

Such a cute & cozy coffee shop! I went for the first time on a double date recently. We arrived at…read more11 am on a Saturday and I was surprised to find it wasn't busy at all. This was good for us though because we were able to snag a table for 4 tucked away in the back! I love the loft-style layout. I got a hot cookie butter latte with oat milk and it was delish! My fiancé got an iced Irish cream latte with oat milk and enjoyed it! We both got the Western breakfast sandwich and loved it (it is very messy though lol). On the way out I got a Berry Necessary smoothie, and I liked it but felt like there was just a tad too much orange juice in it. Overall this is such a perfect spot to chat with friends for hours on end!

Come down for my lunch and got a steak hoagie, was surprised that there was a good crowd out there…read moreduring that time but the lady behind the bar was nice and served me good. Looks like they got a new menu and I tried the steak hoagie and it was stacked up ! I would definitely get it again

Great comfortable atmosphere. Lotsa fun.. The beef…read morestroganoff was amazing. I'll be back.!!

this sandwich is so good they don't skimp on anything. 100% coming back!!! Everyone in the place…read morewas so nice too

Cute cafe/sandwich shop down in Northside. It smells amazing in here from the baked goods!!! I…read moreordered online and my order was ready when I picked up. The only issue I had was I unselected the cheese for my pastrami sandwich and when I got back to the office, I noticed they still put it on. I cannot eat dairy, so this was disappointing. But the sandwich overall was great. The pastrami had really good flavor with the mustard and rye. I will come back, but maybe I will come in or call in vs online ordering to make modifications.

A friend and I stopped into The Lincoln Avenue Brewery on a Wednesday evening for some beers and…read moredinner. I had been there several years ago with the same friend for a hangover curing breakfast of biscuits and Italian sausage gravy, and I remembered how good that was. This time I went to try their house beers, and I was again very happy. The Brewery is a cozy little place tucked in a side street, and the interior is worn but clean and comfortable. The staff are super friendly and efficient, but I should note that it wasn't very busy at the time. In any event, our excellent beers never ran dry, and when we were ready to eat the service was quick. We started with some pickle dip (yum!). My buddy then ordered the black and blue burger - one of his favorites. It's actually a triple patty deal with some hot sausage in the mix. It was messy as hell, but he really enjoyed it. I went with the Buffalo mac-n-cheese. It was very tasty and had a nice kick from the spicy Buffalo chicken. Overall it was a nice experience, and I'll definitely be back. One word of caution though: The Brewery is moving across the street into the old post office building. I'm not sure exactly when this is planned, but I hear it will be soon. The new building is being gutted and refit with everything needed, and will include an outdoor area that can accommodate live music. I'm really happy that they are doing well enough to grow, and can't wait to check out the new place when it opens.

I was looking forward to taking my husband to this brewery! Today was our very first visit. After…read morewalking in we noticed the "seat yourself" sign and took a table, but after sitting for about 10 minutes, no one acknowledged us or checked in. We saw several staff members during that time, which made it a bit confusing...we weren't sure if we were in the wrong section or if there was a different process we should have followed. Sadly, we did not have a chance to try anything. We ended up leaving without being served. I understand that things can get busy, but even a quick acknowledgment would have made a difference. Just sharing this in hopes it helps improve the experience for future customers.