RUDE RUDE PEOPLE AT COUNTER. Brian is very rude and the young girls are rude too. Very expensive and just okay subs. If you do take out, you don't get fries. Only if you eat in. For $2.09, you can give fries...esp when there are little kids there. RUDE AND NOT WORTH IT!!!! Better subs around here! And nicer people too!! read more

Sandwiches are great but service is a bit slow and lunch hour is a mess. Come early. Cash only is a pain, but atm is on site

Went to college in Pittsburgh and this was one of my fave regular eats! What's not to love about a great sub, and Jeopardy playing on the TV while you eat? :) read more

I would probably choose Uncle Sam's over Primanti Bros any day. The subs are much tastier and filling here, but at the same time they are not overly greasy or messy like those at Primanti. If you get the options with lots of veggies or meat, you'll get what you want. One sub plus free fries will definitely fill you up for less than $10. And speaking of the fries, I actually consider them the best part. Crisp, thin-cut, and not at all soggy. Put them in your sandwiches if you want to, but I prefer mine separate, and they do that right here. read more

Uncle Sams used to be a major part of my diet (I lived right around the corner). The subs are good, but tend to induce comas and heart attacks. The bread is nice, and generally the ingredients are fresh. The inside is clean and friendly. The only real complaint I have is that most of the subs all taste the same (maybe it's the shared grill?), which isn't bad, just boring. read more

I had the pleasure of trying this place out while visiting family in PA. Everyone kept talking about how good the sandwiches were. I had to try it! I got the Mediterranean sub which had cheese, cucumbers, lettuce, black olives, tomatoes and several other veggies. It comes with a huge portion of fries too and they are yummy! I could not finish half of my food because it was so much, but it was fantastic! Now I know why people love this place! They remember you by what you are wearing too. Stop by and grab a sandwich if you are near one of the locations! They had a few veggie options and serve salads too. read more

30 minutes to get your sandwich. Really? This place sucks! You can starve to death before you get your food.

The food is good, although the chicken in the chicken cheese steaks is dry, and the menu advertises some things they haven't had in years (like fontina for the vegetarian subs). I never manage to get anything other than the Special Italian (with everything, naturally). Fries are always hot but don't taste like much. Service varies from nonchalant to downright surly, and I always feel a little sick after I eat here, just from all the grease. Not worth a special trip, but it's a huge meal for not too much money and it tastes good. read more

I like thisSquill location better cuz they have sweet potato fries. Still my 2nd fav cheesesteak place ever (1st place belongs to del amo steakhouse in torrance). it's really really good. with provolone and not the yellow slimy stuff. I really miss this place! Definitely tastes better when you eat it on the spot, but even to go is still great. read more

Cheesesteak is delicious. This is a fat kid treat, so don't come here looking for something healthy on the menu; just enjoy the cheesesteak with wiz and go to the gym later. Your body will forgive you. read more

Definitely a little biased, as I basically lived on these subs for 4 years while on campus. Still my favorite. Italian Special, hot, everything except onions is my standard. In fact, I don't think I have ever deviated. Miss the original owner who greeted everyone as "son" upon leaving. Never miss a chance to go back while in town. read more

Great subs, but the place is filthy. Horrible service. Check out another location instead of this one. I've never seen food service staff move so quickly as when you walk in here at 20 mins. till closing time. They want you to inhale your food and get out. The have horrible Sunday hours too (close at 6 pm) read more

Subs come with fries, but you can't upcharge them to get different fries like waffle or sweet potato. You have to order an extra serving of fries to get the special fries. Doesn't accept credit cards, so prepare to fall backwards in time of you want to eat at this dark, cramped place. My sandwich, the salami and cheese, was over done with salty crunchy nearly burnt edges. Too much bread, and the fries were bland and dry. Skip this one. read more

I love this place. All of the subs are excellent. My experience has always been that they get your order right. I personally like to call ahead for take out best. It's ready in 15-20 minutes even on a Friday night at 6pm!! For take out you still get a generous portion of freshly fried French fries! Just make sure you have cash- they do not take credit cards! There is an ATM right beside the entrance. read more

I got the Ultra Philly Cheesesteak and fries... talk about some fresh ingredients! . Meat tender just right and did not need nothing more or less than what it comes with (mayo, lettuce, tomatoes and fried onions). It was my first time in Pittsburgh and it surely won't be my last! I'll be back to try more. read more

The steak & egg sub, and sweet potato fries are must-haves.

Want a good sandwich check them out inexpensive beats anything at subway firehouse togos. Service was awesome friendly two guys and a girl. Only thing I wish they had was a haberno sauce sausage sub very good read more

Best chicken steaks sub I've ever had...I I like the chicken steak sub. They used to have the best waffle fries but for some reason they changed them. And waffle fry version 2.0 isn't as good as 1.0 read more

Loved this place while I was at school in Pittsburgh. Definitely would pick the Oakland location over the Squirrel Hill. Maybe it was just me but the texture and quality of the submarine bread is better in Oakland. I'm not sure what kind of sauce/spice/whatever they put on their sandwiches but they certainly add extra flavor and tastiness to the mix. Love their french fries too--they are the perfect crispiness and come in huge helpings. The sandwiches alone are giant. Eating here kept me full for the day or the leftovers lasted for two meals. read more

These are the best subs I've had in Pittsburgh. It might be sacrilege to dislike Primanti's, but soggy fries shoved in a sandwich that falls apart are not my favorite. At Uncle Sam's, on the other hand, you get delicious, hot, crispy fries on the side, and your sub is also freshly grilled and delicious. Try the chicken cheesesteak--it's amazing (and I don't even like sandwiches normally). read more

Great cheese steaks and one of my favorite sandwich shops when we lived in Sq Hill - miss it!

THE BEST Italian hoagies around. The fries are also pretty grand. I consistently come in, go for the Italian, eat half and eat all the fries. They wrap the second half for me and I eat it later for a late night snack or lunch the next day. read more

Always delicious. I always get the Chicken Caesar Sub, not available at all locations. Cash only.

This is definitely our favorite sub shop in Pittsburgh! The quality of food is way better than the Oakland location. The staff is friendly and professional! They also accommodate my boyfriend's vegetarian request to segregate his sub from the other meat subs on the grill. read more

Uncle Sam's is one of my favorite places to eat in Pittsburgh. I have never had a bad sandwich here, as a matter of fact every one has been fantastic. The atmosphere is relaxed. The restaurant is cash only but if you forget they do have an ATM. read more

I always judge a restaurant by the cleanliness of their bathrooms. Uncle Sam's gets a -1 out of 10 for totally gross and disgusting. Sandwiches just aren't what they used to be and staff is rude. read more

The subs here are tasty, of dubious health (who cares? it's delicious =) ), and cheap! The bad: 1. They close real early 2. There are weird rules like being charged for refills (is syrup that expensive?) and no credit cards accepted. Anyhow, it's probably one of the best places to get a cheesesteak in Pittsburgh. read more

This is the best place for a sandwich. I order the Ultra Philly cheesesteak with everything. I got my order and the sandwich was cut into 2 big pieces. If you eat at the restaurant you get free fries, but you will be filled just from the sandwich itself. The cheesesteak was great. The steak was cut properly and every bite seem better than the last. read more

BEST FRIES EVER. (if you like them thin and crispy which, to me, is perfection in a fry) I've been going to this place since I was a teenager, so I may be a bit biased, but if you like a good deal in a great sandwich, then it's definitely the place to go. I always order the steak sub, everything but cheese, with extra fries. The bread is ALWAYS fresh. They are generous with the meat and toppings, and very fast. The atmosphere is nothing special, but it's clean and if you can snag a spot by the window to people-watch, you won't be disappointed. Note: I took my brother, who lives in Philly, here not long ago and he was not happy with the cheese steak. Especially with the fact that they didn't have any cheese wiz. But if you want a Philly-style cheese steak, with that weird fake cheese from a can, then by all means, go to Philly and knock yourself out. Uncle Sam's is not a Philly cheese steak place, it's a Pittsburgh sub shop, so be warned. read more

Delicious subs! Lots to choose from. Quantity and quality for a reasonable price. Gets crowded around noon. Better to go earlier or later. Great place for subs! read more

The best subs I've found in Pittsburgh. My favorite is the cheese steak. The fries are great too.

The first time I ate here, I wasn't really planning to. I was out with a friend and we decided to grab a bite, and he suggested this Uncle Sam's location. I'm always skeptical and a little reluctant when it comes to going out to eat, but since he is a local, I figured I'd trust him. I ordered the Buffalo Chicken sub, and it totally blew me away! I didn't expect the free fries nor the portion size I got for the money I paid. Way better quality and quantity to price ratio than any good sub place I've ever been to. Simply delicious. All of the ingredients are prime quality, and the bread especially stood out to me -- it's just the right texture and it supports all of the sandwich components. The crunchiness of the lettuce and onions is a good complement to the tenderness of the chicken. The lettuce and the onions also combine very well with the ranch dressing and provolone to cut the heat of the buffalo sauce and make for an overall very pleasant experience. Again -- one of the best subs I've ever had. My mouth is watering as I type this! The interior was very nice and had a good vibe to it. I never expect people working the counter/taking orders at these types of places to be very friendly, so I was again pleasantly surprised in this department as well. Since eating there first, I've also tried the cheese steak and a few other subs and they all tasted incredible as well. Overall -- five stars. Completely worth every penny of what little you end up spending any way! If you want a good meal or a quick snack, this is the place to go in Pittsburgh. The Oakland location is also fantastic. read more

General rule: if you have to wait more than 15 minutes for a sub at a place that appears to be take out, then it's not a good business. If I wanted to wait for a meal I'd go to a sit down restaurant with waiter service. I've been waiting 40 min for a sandwich I could get across the street at Jimmy Johns in less than 5 minutes. Don't come here unless you have nothing better to do than sit and wait for a sub-par sub. read more

I only will go to Oakland Ave.....besides the taste the service is way better in Oakland . But service aside the whole flavor is off ......not the same read more

Not much more to say, simply great subs. My favorite is the steak sub, but there are certainly other good choices here. Fries that come with are pretty good too. Reasonably priced but cash only. read more

This place is as good as everyone else on Yelp claims it to be. I can't give it five stars because they give you free fries if you dine in but charge you for fries if you take out. Nevertheless, awesome subs and I will continue going back! read more

Used to live in Philly, and i'd take an Uncle Sam's Ultra Special Steak sandwich over Gino's or Pat's any day of the week. The meat is tasty and tender, the toppings are good, the bread is fresh, and when you eat in, they include french fries cooked in peanut oil. Solid. read more

Its one the top 10 reasons to visit the Burgh again! They have and make the best subs around.

No free refills on soda. The sandwiches are quite big, for the money. I always like eating here--I get the cheesesteak sub, which comes with French fries, but then I pretty reliably feel a little ill an hour later. read more

One of my favorite places in Pittsburgh. I usually got the Uncle Sam's Special. Their fries are pretty good. I can't describe why, they just seem like regular fries. But they're always crisp (not mushy) and salted just the right touch. read more