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How is it port authority has the money to build a pointless over pass on the east liberty busway, but can't update their online system for smart phones to be able to determine where a bus is located at? I waited two hours today in the freeZing cold to get to work. Had to call off it was just to cold out! | 01
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Need to get to Mass on a holy day of obligation? This church is the perfect place. On Holy Days they offer a multitude of Mass times so you can get to Mass and still get to work for the day. I really like that they have a Mass early enough to still get me to work by 7:30. They also have noontime Masses and even early evening.\n\nThe parish is welcoming and Mass has always been liturgically correct with relevant homilies.\n\nThe interior is simple, but their is beauty in that simplicity. Glad to have an easily accessible church downtown! | 12
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Ah...Jo Jo's. What can I say? Forget Primanti's at 2 AM. I'm no fan of starch on my sandwich and I fully expect (and invite) the crush of Pittsburgh haters that will say that I am blaspheming. I just don't like a whole meal on my bread. Lettuce, tomato, appropriate condiment and meat. You say \""weirdo\"" and I say \""renaissance chick\"". Anyhoo, this review is constructed from the few drunken moments I can remember from when I went, but I do recall the comfort of the wooden pews, the waitress patient with drunkards, great scenery from the other drunks, staggering in and out. The food was large and in charge and sufficiently greasy to make sure you could function the next day. I feel that grease and hooch battle it out in my tummy and grease always wins. I got a booty call and subsequently had my order wrapped to go, which the waitress was really great about. Turns out I probably should have stayed at Jo Jo's! ;-) | 12
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4.5 stars???? Really????? Based on what? The food is okay, but not great; standard breakfast diner fare. The staff is friendly. The prices are all right for what you get. What I found most annoying was the uncomfortable seating. The seats at the counter were torn and tilting off the base. The booths were fast-food style: hard and tight. It's as if they designed the seating to be uncomfortable so that you wouldn't linger. | 01
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First off: I'm a picky eater, so take this with a grain of salt.\n\nOkay, I'm not from pittsburgh. I am not overweight, not a hipster, not on any of the plethora of drugs, I own my own home, Probably most of all, I've never heard anything about this place before walking in, so I had no idea what to expect besides \""Lets get breakfast.\""\n\nIf you are the opposite of any of these points, this place is probably worth a try for you.\n\nWe had a horrendous wait, but I think that was a complete fluke: we had a huge group and there was an event that weekend...I don't think anyone with less than 3-4 had that long of a wait at all.\n\nThe waitresses are ornery, but not rude...just clear. They aren't going to make nice or kiss your rear, they're not there for that. I found this respectable, and liked it.\n\nBut the food? Oh God.\n\nPros: Portions are massive, all the other reviews will tell you that.\n 1) Prices are reasonable, cheap even, but I suppose that has something to do with the fact that the first pound or two of your meal is pure potato. Seriously...I think I had at *least* three idaho russets in chipped form on my plate alone.\n 2) ....uhm. .... Nothing was dry?\n\nCons: There was no color anywhere. Absolutely everything on every plate I saw in the place was some blend of beige. Potatoes, egg white, pancake, sausage...after you tilted the whatever-grease-that-was out of your dish, everything was the same color. \n Half my dish was potato. \n The egg was not over-medium, it was still-runny, even the whites. I presume this was because they were slammed, and didn't have time to cook what were almost certainly factory-chicken eggs.\n The sausage was not identifiably sausage.\n I had my entire day's required calories in butter alone on the toast.\n There was seriously nothing remotely healthy on this menu. Nothing raw, nothing green, nothing fresh, not even as an ingredient. Even McDonalds has a fruit cup, ffs! TACO BELL has better quality food!\n \n\nTake one look at the clientele when you walk in. It attracts exactly the kind of people you would picture in a dingy greasy-spoon truck-stop. If you are not one of those people, Do Not Bother, this place makes Denny's look classy. | 01
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Clearly based on other reviews, I should try this during daylight hours. \n\nWe went after a long night out, landing there around 2:30. I've been to plenty of late night places, after-hour bars, etc, but I've never been as scared as I was at Jo-jo's. \n\n2 fights broke out while we were there. First a group of guys, then their girlfriends. Then a guy at the next table threw up on the ground -some splashing on my leg. \n\nThen we heard police sirens and the fights were escalating - so we bolted. Maybe this is a rare experience? Anyway - I won't be heading back anytime soon! | 01
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Been going Labad's since childhood. Very nice guys - they act like they can be your uncles!\n\nThe place hasn't changed since the late 80s. Excellent food and well stocked groceries.\n\nIf you have never been to the Penn Avenue district of Pittsburgh, you are doing yourself a great disservice. | 12
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Trust a man with an epic mustache. \n\nMade a stop here to pick up ingredients for a Middle Eastern lentils and rice dish; Mustache Man taught me the name of the dish in Arabic and gave me detailed instructions on how to cook it. He recommended the best bulk rice (basmati) and the best bulk lentils (green) for the dish and now I just want to stop in casually to ask him how his weightlifting is going!\n\nThe sliced almonds I bought at Salem's in North Oakland had bugs in them; The ones I bought here did not. Another plus. | 12
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I like this place. So far I have tried the hummus and the falafel, it was good. I lived in Israel, so I have eaten my fair share of middle eastern cuisine. The only feedback I have is that the store looks a bit dirty. I think that could be a turnoff to some.... I think they could do a few things to freshen the place up and make it known they serve food, I think they would get more business this way, and people would not miss out on the great middle eastern cuisine. The man at the front desk is very kind as well. | 12
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This review is for both the particular location that I used back on September 23rd, 2012 and for Avis' customer service on their 800 number just now.\n\nI had arrived to Pittsburgh at 6am via bus from NYC and had several options for renting a car (see photo). Avis turned out to be the best deal on top of being located in an easy-to-find location (in addition to being easy to return the car).\n\nI was aware of a 29-minute grace period before being charged another day (or hour). The clock/timer on the parking garage entrance was 6 minutes fast, and me being me, this mattered. It said I returned at 8:47 even though my cell phone showed 8:41am. I immediately took a photo, intending to use this in case I were to be overcharged, even though the location doesn't open for business until 9am and wouldn't be able to rent the car out to anyone for another ~20 minutes anyway.\n\nI was back in Pittsburgh on October 9th and made it a special point to get back to the place so I could resolve the situation in person. It turned out that it's hard for the particular store location to make adjustments if it's been more than a few days. The guy there, Francis, said it's not a huge deal to make the adjustment but that it's out of his control and that if I call the 800 number, it should be fine.\n\nPause for ~6 months.\n\nSo yeah, today I finally made time to pick up the papers and phone and make a call. They first said I returned the car late and then after I explained the situation and offered to send the photo I took that demonstrates the clock discrepancy, they gave me a 'one-time courtesy' and I'm now ~75 dollars richer. Or less poor. Your call. | 12
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This was the worst service I have ever gotten, the employee at the airport avis center stole money from us. We were trying to rent a car in the airport and we thought the price was too expensive, so we asked her not to swipe the card while we confirmed that we wanted this price while we leave she swipes our card. And what happened we are 3500$ short. \n\nAlso the prices are really bad here, for one car the price with insurance was 3500$ while at enterprise is 1700$. \n\nWe still haven't gotten our money back and now we have no money in the middle of nowhere Pennsylvania. Avis customer service says we have to wait 72 hours. Thanks for starving us avis and making us sleep in our cars. \n\nNever go here. | 01
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Very friendly service and a nice selection at this restaurant supply store. This is a small business, so they don't have every kitchen item that you might want, but they have a lot of things, and commercial-grade quality. I picked up a hefty polypropylene cutting board on my last visit. Vastly superior to the department store versions. Fair prices, too. | 12
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i find i can no longer be a customer at salon christine. christine's conduct/attitude toward me regarding my valid question about aveda products possibly reverting back to animal testing was rude, unprofessional, and insulting. not only did she not respond to my facebook question on her salon's page, but only after an email to her, did she reply with a curt answer, and to add insult to injury, she's banned me from further posting/commenting on the salon's facebook page. i didn't realize an inquiry regarding a product for which i'm paying wasn't permitted. instead of setting the record straight (which should've been done), she elected to ignore my question, delete it from facebook, and then ban me from the salon's page. wow. that said, i'll really miss katie, as she's a great hairstylist and colorist. | 01
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I purchased a gift certificate up front from them only to find out that they were never going to let me use it. I kept calling to try to make appointments and each time I called, the staff was rude and said that they had no appointments. My gift certificate expired because they never had any appointments available (or so they said) and when I explained my situation to them over the phone, they were extremely rude. I said that I would tell my friends and family about my awful experience there and about how they took my money but never provided services to me. The staff said something extremely rude to me over the phone and then hung up.\n\nI will never give this salon my money again. It's a shame that I'm out 50 bucks and have nothing to show for it. I was scammed. | 01
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JR H and I seemed to miss each other this weekend in Pitt. Always going to the same place yet not really. Our little group, which inlcuded the parents(yeah i still get free food) went to the Market Square location. The location is nice. Market Square is a nice area. Brick inlaid street. Clsoe to 3 river point park and my hotel.\nThis restaurant is something one must do when in town. It was also on Food Network, and man times reviewed here at Yelp. The food is pretty good. Where else can you get a \""value meal\"" between to slices of bread. The sandwiches for those just learning. Your choice of meat with some nice itailian deli selections, kolbassi(haven't seen that on a menu i around SF), or fish, below a nice bed of fresh made and not too dripping wet coleslaw. Fries with that? Heck yes and they sit right on top. All on a Itialian sliced bread. The have a daily beer special 24oz beer for about $2.50. \nNow this place and the food is fun. The food gets better tasting as the hours get late on a night out. Think how great a bacon wrapped dog is after \""dancing\"" the night away. You know that fun 3 step dance. Raise beer, tip glass, put back down. The kind of food and place you want to head when you cheat on your diet, watch some footbal and chat up with the locals.\nThe staff was very good. The food came quick. Best of all. It had no kick back later or the next day. | 12
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We made a trip to Pittsburgh a month back and a friend of mine insisted that we get a sandwich from Primanti's. It was everything I'd hoped for. I had a roast beef. It was topped with slaw and fries and I threw a little hot sauce in there.\n\nWash it down with an Iron City. | 12
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Hey a sandwich with the fries and slaw inside served on a wax paper sheet and tasty (maybe a little bland, may have not chosen the best type) but would go back in a second. | 12
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Here's how you can make your own Primanti Bros Sandwich at home:\n\nTake two slices of Italian Bread, between them, mash together bland cole slaw, fries, some assorted meat, tomatoes. And at your fingertips is Pitt's pride and joy. I'm not from here, so maybe I don't share the love. We weren't really drunk when we were eating here, and it was in the middle of the day. \n\nThe service was pretty slow, but when our order was taken, the sandwich came out very fast.\n\nIt was a good sandwich in terms of having really hot meat, and cold tomatoes and cole slaw, but I didn't think its as tasty as it could have been.\n\nI think the bread should be buttered and toasted/grilled texas toast, and they should use seasoned fries. Use some sweet North Carolina style Cole slaw. \nI came, I saw, and I conquered, but I'm giving it back. I probably won't be back ever again. | 01
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One night I was watching the Travel channel, they had a show called Top 10 Places to Pig Out. Of course I paying attention and taking notes :) When they mentioned Primanti's and Pittsburgh I was like Yes! I'm there! I could not wait to get my hands on this giant sammich of all sammiches. My only regret is that I couldn't get it with a Yeungling :( All the more reason to come back! Ok, so I went here with my host and we decided to strategize. I got the capicola ham with provolone and he got the steak and cheese. We got two sammiches and two cokes for $16, what a deal! We were supposed to share but ended up downing our own sammiches. I forgot to ask if the coleslaw was sweet before I ordered so I was a little worried, not a fan of sweet coleslaw. Luckily, it was great! \nHere's the nitty gritty. The sandwich bread is two thick slices of soft, white italian bread. They put at least half a pound of meat on it, plenty of cheese, tomatoes, and a fresh coleslaw (not the mayonaissey type that I was expecting). It's more like a marinated shredded cabbage, the marinade is tangy and vinegary. The piece de resistance is that the sandwich also contains a huge mound of fries right in the middle. The fries taste fresh, reminiscent of boardwalk fries back in the day, only better. At the table they had ketchup, mustard and apple cider vinegar! Any one from MD would appreciate that ;-) All I needed was Old Bay seasoning and it woulda been heaven. Maybe next time I'll take that in my purse...ssshh! Needless to say I devoured this bad boy and desperately needed a nap afterwards. I came. I saw. I ate.\n\np.s. You can get it topped with a fried egg! I didn't see that on the menu until I was leaving! doh! next time! | 12
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I must admit that not being from Pittsburgh, I walked into this place with very different expectations for what a \""cheesesteak\"" sandwich constituted. Having said that, while the inclusion of an enormous amount of fries and coleslaw on the sandwich was great, the tiny piece of beef \""patty\"" that can only be described as something they use as a weight watchers/jenny craig portion leaves much to be desired. I honestly felt like I was eating some sort of vegetarian sandwich with a tiny piece of shriveled up beef patty lost somewhere in between the enormous slices of Italian bread.\n\nOn the plus side, the Oakland location does have a pretty sweet deal for after 10pm, where a sandwich and drink was 3 or 4 bucks. | 01
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I was out of town in Pittsburgh, and I was told this was the place to go to get the PA experience. The meal started off pretty well with $2 Yuenglings and amazing chili, cheese, sour cream and bacon fries. However, things took a turn for the worse when the famous sandwiches came out. Two of us had the turkey and one had the colossal fish. I thought the turkey was slimy and tasted weird. The fries added almost no flavor to the sandwich, and the cole slaw was gross. The bread was terrible, and overall, the sandwich made me nauseous. Totally not worth it, unless you just go for the fries and drinks. | 01
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The sandwiches here are massive. Whatever you order winds up between two pieces of bread which seems both wrong and logical. Regardless it is a mighty fine sandwich. I wish I could get one right now... | 12
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This place is lengendary so naturally as a tourist - I had to go. I can sum it up in one word YUM!! Staff was friendly as we sat at the bar and watched the cook in action. I have never had a sandwich quite like that with a coleslaw like substance and fries on it, but I'd gladly eat it again. Lively fun place with people to match. Great for a quick casual bite. | 12
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Primanti's sandwiches pretty much sum up Pittsburgh in many ways: big, over-the-top, tasteless, and unhealthy. What more could you ask for? Unfortunately, this place is pretty dirty. Make sure no flies land on your food.\n\nIt seems like Pittsburgh natives love this place, which is fine. Its food certainly is unique. However, if you're not from Pittsburgh, there's a good chance you'll walk away with a rather bland taste in your mouth.\n\nBy the way, do not pronounce the \""t\"" in Primanti. It really irks native Pittsburghers. It's pronounced \""Primanny.\"" Unfortunately, I learned this the hard way. | 01
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As a visitor to Pittsburgh, I certainly can't claim to understand the nuances of the local culture. But Primanti Bros., aside from being at the top of everyone's recommendation list for places to eat, just oozes personality, and to boot, it's a fun place to just chill and get a damn good meal.\n\nThe whole french-fries-and-coleslaw-stuffed-into-a-sandwich thing would only be gimmicky if it weren't freakin' delicious. It's impossible to look cute and shove one of these things into your mouth at the same time... although perhaps that's the idea.\n\nNow I just have to try all the locations and figure out which one is the best of the best. | 12
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The food was just OK. Soggy french fries on a greasy cheese steak pattie. The service was awful, noise, and not helpful for a newcomer to Primantis and Pittsburgh. | 01
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Stopped in here while passing through Pittsburgh without knowing anything about the city or this establishment. Like gnats, we were attracted to Primati because their neon sign was... pretty.... soooooo pretty!\n\nAnyway, stopped in here and order the Pittsburgh cheesesteak which was quite tasty. We also got the Cajun chicken sandwich with cheese... because everything there comes with cheese. Everything. Need salt? Even that has cheese on it. It's kinda awesome.\n\nAnyway, both sandwiches were quite tasty and with the fries on top... yummy. Would definitely come back here next time I'm coming through Pittsburgh, hopefully for longer than a few hours. | 12
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We ate at Primanti Bros based on the reviews on Yelp, hoping to get a real taste of Pittsburgh. What I ordered was a sandwich labeled Pittsburgher Cheese Steak. What I got was an inedible slab of overcooked mystery meat, cole slaw, and mediocre fries, on white bread. The sandwich was very small, but I only ate 1/2 of it anyway, and I have a pretty big appetite. I recently ate a 20 oz cheeseburger at a local burger joint.\n\nI was truly shocked. That was the worst meat that I have seen since Junior High School. We would have been much better off at Burger King. Luckily we had a nice lunch at Salim's to wash the taste of this junk of our mouths. | 01
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Worst sandwich on Earth.\nI'd rather eat a dead whore.\nPlease...never come here. | 01
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Primanti Bros is basically the heart of all yinzers in Pittsburgh. However, I have to take primanti bros in doses. Their big ass sandwiches make me feel like I dont need to eat the rest of the week. Sometimes I love it for that and sometimes I hate it. Either way its a nice place to sit back, relax, and enjoy a nice cold beer with my friends. \n\n My only complaint about this particular primanti bros in market square is the people that it generates. Anywhere from hookers to crackheads. I have been in there several times and atleast 4 or 5 times I watched someone get kicked out for doing something illegal. My advice is, if you can, go to this primantis during the day for lunch dont go at night. If you can go to the one in the strip district or southside on 17th street. | 01
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While the Downtown location doesn't have the extensive menu that the suburban locations have, any Primanti Brothers location will fill u up with one of the most unique sandwiches in the nation. Highly recommend the new Black Angus sandwich over the traditional \""No 2 Best Seller\"" ... or go with Capicola and Egg. Both delicious! | 12
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oh primanti's, you always disappoint! how can so much food bear so little taste? despite a brilliant premise (put all your edibles in the sandwich, leave your other hand free for the potables) the execution leaves much to be desired.\n\n1. these guys can never seem to cook their fries properly. they are always greasy on the outside, raw and mealy on the inside. don't think that just because they're INSIDE the sandwich doesn't mean you can get away with crappy fries.\n\n2. the bread. what the heck dudes? if you're going to put 3 lbs of ingredients in the sandwich, try to use a bread that doesn't immediately turn into insipid play-doh in your hands.\n\nI like disgusting junk food as much as anyone (see my rave review of the O), but I wish the primanti's goons would put a little bit more effort into their sandwiches. seriously guys -- take some pride in your work and make something good for once. and check the thermostat on your fryolator already! | 01
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This is my second dance with Primanti's. The first was at the Pitt location, which has a better atmosphere in my humble opinion. I had the #2 most requested sandwich, Cheesesteak. I asked the waitress what was the most requested item and she said, \""You're drinking it honey.\"" pointing to my Iron City pint. Which was $2.95 by the way. God bless the Burgh. \n\nSo the sandwich is as I remember. Huge, but if you squeeze you can get your mouth around it. I realized my second time around that there's a reason they can keep prices low. There's not a whole lot of meat in the sandwich. It's dwarfed by the coleslaw and the fries. I'd also pass on the cheesesteak next time. It was a square beef patty which didn't seem right and there wasn't a lot of flavor. Would get pastrami next time for sure. \n\nSo the sandwich and decor of this location would rate 3 stars, but the concept of a restaurant that serves you an oversized sandwich with coleslaw and fries on it for around 5 bucks rates 5, so it equals out to 4. This sandwich and chain are one of the reasons I love the Burgh so much. | 12
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well you gotta give this place a star for its originality. coleslow and fries in your sandwich.. sound good? its actually pretty intresting. the coleslaw isn't creamy its a big vinegry, so it doesn't soak ur sandwich. fries are good too, if eat them fast enough. i had the pastrami sandwich.......dude... YUM! its super good. the steak wasnt' so great though, i shouldn't have traded half my sandwich. its one of the better sandwiches i can remember eating. the place is packed though, and there was a steelers game going on, ive never seen so many steelers fans before. crazy. but this place is good, its cheap, and you get a crazy lot amount. eat here! | 12
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I'm gonna get slaughtered for giving this place a bad review, but whatever. \n\nI was told by several people that I absolutely HAD to check out Primanti Bros while I was in Pittsburgh. I was excited about visiting this institution during my stay... but it really didn't deliver for me. \n\nYes, this was a huge sandwich with fries and cole slaw in it, but the sheer quantity of food didn't make up for the fact that it was really bland. Maybe I just got the wrong thing (the Pittsburger Cheese Steak - which is somehow their #2 seller...?). My friend liked her sandwich, which was eggs and bacon, I believe. Maybe we just went to the wrong Primanti Bros location. \n\nI would give this place another shot if I'm ever in town again, but my first impression wasn't a great one. | 01
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GROSS!!! Many people told me to go here and I was totally disappointed! It was bland, the coleslaw was too tangy (and only contained cabbage) and the meat was scary! Good thing it's super cheap. Do NOT get the cheese-steak sandwich if you go even though it says #2 best seller, it's awful! \n\nOkay on to service... Everyone seemed like they hated their job. Someone at my table asked for no tomatoes and add onions and of course she got tomatoes and no onions.\n\nMaybe I ordered the wrong thing and maybe they were all just having a bad day... Who knows. | 01
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I found myself in Pittsburgh one Sunday morning while pursuing the baseball parks of America, and a little bit of preemptive research made it unavoidable to visit Pittsburgh and NOT have a Primanti Bros. sandwich.\n\nWhen I arrived into the city, I parked my car and made my way to Market Square location, where I was told that it was also where a few scenes of She's Out of My League was filmed, (which by the way, I enjoyed that movie since it so closely hit home to a dork like me), but upon arrival, I was mortified to see nothing but construction equipment and chain link fences.\n\nBut anyway, I go into Primanti's, and I'm bombarded by Pittsburgh sports - this does not bother me, but the sheer magnitude was a bit unexpected. The wall of Clemente, Steel Curtain photos, and my personal favorite, the shoe-string tackle of Nick Harper, which I find amusing to be considered one of the greatest plays in Pittsburgh sports apparently. The rest of the establishment is clean and well-traveled appearing, and lots of high-def televisions satiates the sports-lover's attention whilst waiting on food.\n\nSo being the tourist that I am, I don't really know what to get, so I ask the waitress of \""what is THE food for a tourist like me?\"" With a confident smirk, she simply says \""pastrami,\"" and I thank her for the suggestion, and I realize that it wasn't so much \""a suggestion\"" as it was \""the order,\"" and five minutes later, this monstrosity on a baking sheet is presented to me. Thin-sliced pastrami, cole slaw, tomato, and I think there was some cheese in there, but a fistful of fries as well - you guys know the drill.\n\nSo in conclusion, great success. I thought the pastrami sandwich was the stuff of legend, and just thinking about it has me kind of craving one again, even after lunch. In fact, the best part of this particular trip to Pittsburgh was Primanti Bros., because my Braves ended up sending out the D-team, who naturally failed to beat a mediocre Pirates squad. But the food was good, and that's what's the most important. | 12
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i love coming to pittsburgh solely for these sandwiches. get a different one each time but they are to die for. my new favorite is the capicola and egg. i mean anything with fries and coleslaw on it can't be beat. easily the best cole slaw i've ever had as well. | 12
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Alright, I heard about this chain on Man v. Food and we just had to try it out. And honestly, we were quite disappointed. The sandwich is tasteless unless you douse it with condiments or get a particularly flavorful filling. I got the cheese one and my boyfriend got the colossal fish (both vegetarians--its not so friendly for us...fail). Neither sandwich was impressive--in size or taste. I'm a 5\""4' and 120lb girl and I finished mine no problem. Just incredibly bland. The bread tasted like cheap white bread, the fries were just incredibly greasy, the cole slaw was hardly cole slaw and more like wet cabbage. The cheese on mine was basically tasteless and my boyfriends fish was definitely from a box of something frozen. Very disappointing. | 01
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Everyone knows that that if you go to Pittsburgh, you go to Primanti Bros. (My friends and I were in town for a Pirates/Phillies game, and the PNC Park Primanti Bros was packed the entire game.) We visited the Market Square location, and if you eat on the patio, it's a fun place to hang out and drink some Iron City beers. \n\n I got the Black Angus Sandwich. It was quite large, cut in half, and brought on a piece of wax paper. As it turned out, I'm pretty sure the wax paper would have tasted better. It was really, really, not good. I did eat the first half, but the bread was so tasteless, I thought maybe it would be better if I ate the other half piece by piece. The coleslaw was OK, but the french fries were awful, and the little bit of actual meat had little taste. We had little to no contact with employees, but a cab driver told us about a young couple who dared to ask for a sandwich at another Primanti Bros without coleslaw, and were treated really rudely. Because you know, people being rude is hilarious. \n\nSo I guess if you want an authentic Pittsburgh experience then go here. But if you want actual decent food, avoid at all costs | 01
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Everyone that comes to Pittsburgh must try Primanti Bros at least once. I have been there multiple times but this is my first review of the place. The sandwich is something to see and eat especially after a night of drinking. The original location is definitely the best especially for the people watching aspect. \n\nI chose the sandwich with bacon and cheese and it was definitely consistent with the other times I have been there, but I will say this after you have gone once you will never need to go back unless its late and you need something to soak up the alcohol. | 12
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My family always wanted to try Primanti. What a huge disappointment at the Anchor drive one. The pizza was served with a mound of burnt ashes on the bottom. Not a little, but teaspoons of it, all over. The ovens are not cleaned. I ordered the fish sandwich which came out cold, a soppy mess from the oil on the bread and a chunk of coleslaw core inedible. My sons was no better. The waitress saw we had taken only one bite and asked if we wanted to take home. We both said 'no way.' She didn't flinch and didn't care. I don't care to ever go back and will tell friends to avoid. In Philly, they'd be out of business in a heartbeat. It is also a dirty, noisy unkempt premises. | 01
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There were French fries on my sandwich!\nThis is my first time in PA, so I wasnt sure what to expect when we were sent to Market Square for \""the greatest sandwich in the world!\""\n\nThe prices were dead on - about 6$ for a sandwich and 1.5$ for a tea. I split a ham and cheese with my friend and we both left full. I had the cole slaw (which was more like sauerkraut) and it was yummy.\n\nI am docking them a star because the service was less than desirable, even after the lunch rush ended. | 12
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As good as advertised. The sandwiches are big with quality cuts of meat. I thought the slaw was delicious too adding a little vinegary tang to the fries. Great atmosphere and friendly wait staff, | 12
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Oh so good and huge! Each sandwich is both tasty and large enough to feed two normal folks for lunch.\n\nAt the suggestion of the server, I ordered the Kolbassi Sandwich. It came fast and was oh so good! Also free soda refills.\n\nService was good mid afternoon on a weekday, and I enjoyed the whole experience watching the NFL Hall of Fame induction ceremony on the flatscreens while eating. | 12
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Okay, I'm a heretic. I'm prepared to be stoned by the fundamentalists.\n\nA native sent me here, an apparent Pittsburgh landmark. My wife and I are not cole slaw fans, so we ordered our hot sausage sandwich sans slaw.\n\nWhat I got was a very dry and tasteless sandwich. The fries were lifeless and the hot sausage was not not. The bread was devoid of texture and flavor.\n\nSo, yeah, I didn't order it The Way It's Supposed To Be. Maybe if you're into cole slaw, this is the place to go, but if you don't, keep walking. Service was indifferent, at best. | 01
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My first time at Primanti Bros in Pittsburgh, PA. I was not impressed with my sandwich there. I've only been once so maybe I ordered the wrong thing but it just wasn't blowing my skirt up.\n\nI ordered the corned beef sandwich with the fries and slaw and it tasted a little bland to me. It needed some sauce. I think with some mustard this might have been great. It was dry. I did enjoy the cole slaw.\n\nThe service was fast and the server we had was very friendly and attentive. | 01
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After sitting there and being ignored for 25 minutes we just left! | 01
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I'm with others here - not a lover of Primanti Bros. Sandwiches are fine (I have ordered the turkey and cheese) but the service is horrible. Rude, arrogant, and just nasty. Plus when is the last time a broom has been taken to the floors? (I'm reviewing the Monroeville one here). | 01
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Decided to try the place since I heard about it and is listed in things to do in Pittsburgh. This place is really connected to Pittsburgh itself and Conan even mentioned it in one of his shows as a place to eat at.\n\nOrdered the \""2nd most popular\"" item which was the cheesesteak that was very, very plain. Nothing great about the patty. The thing was HUGE and stacked with fries and coleslaw which I found didn't work well (although there are others out there that do it with success!)\n\nYou can't deviate and ask for it without the coleslaw either and their menu stated it as \""All of our sandwiches come with...\""\n\nThe portions are huge, one order can feed 2 average appetites. \n\nThe fries were the only upside of this place.\n\nThe service here is horrible.. there was 2 people running the place and our tables werent clean and it takes forever.. I don't blame it on the servers but whoever manages the place.\n\nI don't think I will ever go back again. | 01
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When I told people I was going to Pittsburgh, everyone recommended Primanti Bros. I went and was underwhelmed. It was a big sandwich, but the flavour was not amazing. I also ordered a bowl of chili which was too spicy for me. As a Chicago native, I feel it's the equivalent of people recommending Giordano's or Portillo's. They're not exactly the greatest places in town, but they're well-known and popular for one reason or another. Do it just to say you did.\n\nI don't like coleslaw. | 01
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I am still trying to figure out how to transport a few sandwiches back on the plane.....There is just something about Pittsburgh and their traditional comfort food! I have addicted my husband. | 12
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eh.\n\nGo here once to say you did. You'll get a sandwich with soggy fries and coleslaw on it. It will be pretty huge. That is all.\n\nI might go back to check out the nightlife. I'll update my review then. | 01
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Woulda been a 1 star review if not for our cute & courteous waitress.\n\nThat said: YUCK! This was my second supremely dissapointing Primanti's experience in nearly a decade of living in this fine little city. I guess the fascination with this place must be that it it 1. has a bar 2. you don't have to order a side of fries or coleslaw because it's all gonna be slathered on your sandwich. Bleh! On my first Primanti experience, I ordered a corned beef sandwich as it shoud be, no fries or coleslaw on it. So I was served 2 slices of bread and about 1.5 slices of corned beef. What a rip off. 2nd experience, today, equally as awful. But as i said... waitstaff was great. I ordered a \""Pitts-burger\"" with coleslaw and fries on the side. Seriously, the quality of the burger I was served made 7-11 mini mart burgers seem gourmet. I guess you really see what their overpriced, crappy sandwiches are truly made of when you strip off the fries & coleslaw. Their fries are also soggy and gross. Not a whole lot goin' on here except for cutie/attentive waitresses. \n\nIf you want a decent, GIANT-sized sandwich and a real PGH experience, go to Peppi's. | 01
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The original place in the Strip District is the best by far. Capicola & Cheese is my fav and though I'm not a fan of cole slaw, the fact that it's a dry slaw does it for me. Bring your appetite and leave your attitude at the door. | 12
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Based on what I've read on yelp, I tried the Pastrami. The cole slaw, fries, meat, and the italian bread all came together in a really HUGE sandwhich that was really good for a few reasons. Flavor, texture, quantity, and presentation. Ordered a couple of Yuenglings to wash it all down...not bad. | 12
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I understand Primanti is a historic institution here in Pittsburgh but other than the name I don't think it has much going on unless you're in the mood for quantity versus quality. I got reeled into my experience because everyone said to try it when I moved here. Really simple menu as you just choose the meat you'd like in your sandwich. I went with pastrami which was good but the combination of the cole slaw, tomato, french fries and bread was just okay and made it soggy as I finished the second half. The sheer size of it all was just too much too. I wouldn't return again, though if you're visiting and into doing Pittsburgh touristy stuff I would say you would need to experience Primanti to judge for yourself. | 01
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I walked in, sat down, and ordered an IC light. Looked around, and realized that this restaurant looks awfully like one of the restaurants I saw on the food network where the guy goes around and eats these ridiculously large meals. After eating a Pittsburgher (the second most popular dish) and trying the colossal fish sandwich, and a capicola sandwich, I've decided that the best part of my meal was the IC light. \n\nMy friend's colossal fish was the best of the three and it's best eaten as two meals. My Pittsburgher was the pitts and I wouldn't order it again. Unlike your pitts on a 90+ degree day, it was really dry. The sandwich was only salvaged by my grotesque use of hot sauce. The concept isn't that ridiculous either. Just get fries and coleslaw and put it in your sandwich. The chili cheese fries were mediocre as well, but the portion again was hugemongous.\n\nI'd come back here if I were in Pittsburgh again because its just a nice place to chill at on Market Square. But the food is only serviceable. Substituting quantity with quality can only get you so far.\n\nThe ambiance, service, atmosphere, and tradition makes this place pretty unique, but it don't make the food taste better. | 01
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Maybe the expectations were too high, but I had a pastrami sandwich and I thought it was quite bland. The only flavors were vinegar and pepper. It was better with hot sauce, but I expected better. | 01
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I heard from everyone that the Primanti sandwiches are the quintessential Pittsburgh food. \n\nWe scored a nice seat outside and indulged in some Iron Hill beer that was on special for $2 for a 20 oz beer. The sandwiches were fine and were inexpensive.\n\nBe warned that everything here comes with french fries, even the salads. | 01
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Wildly overrated. I compare it to Pat's and Geno's in Philly, good when your drunk, but only when your drunk.\n\nI went to Pitt for 4 years and I have to say I never understood the Primantis hype. I dont know how you get famous for putting fries on a sandwich when the fries suck. They are soggy and tasteless, maybe the worst I've ever had. I will say the coleslaw is pretty good, and I'm not usually a coleslaw guy, but it doesnt make up for all the other shortcomings. \n\nHalf the sandwich falls out while your eating. The \""cheesesteak\"" might be the most tasteless sandwich ever. You have to use a whole bottle of hot sauce just to get a little flavor. \n\nPrimantis sucks...go to Fatheads on the Southside or Uncle Sam's in Oakland. | 01
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I realize it's a sandwich shop and I dared to order a salad - but their menu is limited - so why put something on it if you're not going to do it right? Ordered a grilled chicken salad, take out. Got back to the hotel and found it had a pile of tasteless, cold french fries on it...so cold they never melted the shredded orange cheese-food underneath them. Also no salt or ketchup was included, so even if I DID want to eat stone cold, unseasoned fries, they would suck. The balsamic dressing I ordered was replaced by (fake) raspberry vinaigrette, so repulsive it required a trip all the way back to the restaurant to get the correct dressing, which they were out of. Would have been nice to have been asked, since they did have Italian on hand - seems like a closer match. The iceberg lettuce, olive, and tomato salad, oh yeah, it did have a bit of chicken on it too, was okay once I scraped all that orange congealed \""cheese\"" off. That and all the smokers hanging around the place (and Pittsburgh in general), I would say this place is a totally over-rated dump. | 01
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Really bad service. Make sure to get in the face of the wait staff or count on being ignored | 01
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I've been here a handful of times, and I don't think I could ever get bored of their sandwiches. Everything was reasonably-priced, and the sandwiches were gigantic and delicious.\n\nI've never had a wait here, nor have I ever had bad service. I remember they had a fair selection of beers as well.\n\nLook, you're not going to Primanti's for five-star filet mignon, posh decorations and furnishing and waiters in black ties and suits.\n\nYou're going to Primanti's for a big manly sandwich that gets right to the chase. Easy in, easy out...your taste buds will be delighted...and you'll leave with a full belly.\n\nThat's what you're getting here. | 12
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I love this place. Their sammies are awesome. I am not a coleslaw fan but like it and choose to eat it here. The pictures below describe it nicely. It's a sandwhich with coleslaw and french fries on it. It may not sound right but it's excellent. The service isn't the best but it's usually because they are verrrry busy. It's not your healthiest place but hey, who cares. | 12
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Mmmmmm, so much deliciousness. Cole slaw and fries on top of food that will elicit a chorus \u00e0 la Handel's Messiah from any drunkard worth her salt. \n\nGlasses of beer that won't stop urging you to take a gander at their naked bottoms. \n\nAll the goodness of tasty food that compels writers to make exclusive use of fragmented sentences.\n\nI wanted to have an orgy with all the Primanti Brothers as a token of my gratitude, but since I almost fainted due to claustrophobia in the narrow stairwell on my way to the pissah, I suppose a thank you will just need to suffice. | 12
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This is one of the most over hyped restaurant that I have ever been to. I know it's a Pittsburgh legend. I have been there several times and every time say to myself, I won't be going back. I only go there when dragged by coworkers. \n\nThe restaurant is always packed, service is slow and you have to get up to get a drink refill from the cashier. Yes it's unique having fries and cole slaw on your sandwiches, but the sandwiches are horrible. Burnt Roast Beef or poor quality cheese steaks just don't cut it with me. | 01
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Primanti's is a Pittsburgh institution. The original is in the strip district just outside of downtown proper. They are famous for large sandwiches with the fries IN the sandwich, not on the side. Idea was born out of truckers wanting a meal they could eat on the road. Yes, if you are in PIT you should probably go once just to say you've been there. That being said, I have been a number of times and tried a number of different sandwiches and to be honest they all were fairly bland. Lack of flavor really hurts them in my opinion. | 01
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Subway calls their line folks \""sandwich artists.\"" If those people are considered artists, then the cooks at Primanti Bros are friggin' Picasso. \nIf you've never sat by the grill, you should, just to see them in action. On a busy lunch day, it's not uncommon for them to have 15 things going at once, and they keep track of what's what via...broken french fries. I've never seen or heard them get anything wrong, either! While I wouldn't call them chefs, as the menu at the end of the day is simple, they definitely have a solid skill set at the griddle.\n\nIf you've never been to Primaniti's, here are a few tips from a seasoned veteran. \nTip 1: Always get fried egg. Always. On everything. \nTip 2: Pick up a bottle of hot sauce and sploosh it on the fries...those of you complaining about bland fries definitely need to try the hot sauce technique, as it makes a definite difference. \nTip 3: The \""cheesesteak\"" sucks and is a travesty that people are encouraged to order this abomination, as compared to many other items of deliciousness on the menu. \nTip 4: I'm a big fan of capicola (with egg) and the colossal fish. The fish is huge, and you will feel like a fat kid if you finish it. \nTip 5: A 23oz \""Iron\"" is only like $4. Get one and talk like a Yinzer for a complete experience.\n\nThe Market Square location is just as good as the original in the Strip. Oakland is meh, Southside comes up third in my book. I haven't been to others. If you're coming in from out of town though, any of them will fit the ill. | 12
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Primanti Brothers is definitely a Pittsburgh institution. If you are traveling through, you definitely have stop here, at least for the novelty factor. Overall, food is good for a... well, for a sandwich shop... But in the end, I didn't leave with a sense that I really had to come back. \n\nThe real novelty at Primanti Brothers is that all of there sandwiches include french fries and cole slaw inside that sandwich. And to that I say... \""who cares\"". I personally didn't care for the fries and slaw inside my sandwich, but I am also not a huge french fry or cole slaw fan. (I like the good ones, but I can easily pass on average,) I will say that their cole slaw, which was vinegar rather than mayonnaise based, was quite good. And there fries were above average, but not as good as somewhere like say, Five Guys. \n\nThe ingredients in the sandwich were all pretty good. I had the Pastrami and my friend had the Angus steak. The bread, meat, cheese, etc., were all good quality and were distinct when tasted individually. The sandwiches also seemed to work OK as a package, but for some reason for me--aside from the novelty factor--they didn't stand out. I think that maybe with the fries and slaw in there, there is just too much going on and those two tend to dominate the whole sandwich. It really takes over and you hardly taste the quality of the other ingredients. \n\nOn the plus side, the sandwiches average about $7 each, and for that price, your get a pretty decent sandwich. In the end, Primanti Brothers is a definite must try if you are passing through, but I don't see myself craving these babies any time soon. | 01
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Stopped at the Market Square Primanti's this weekend after a Pirates game. Salami sandwich was out of this world, and the 24 oz. IC Light wasn't too shabby, either. Great post-10pm food! | 12
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I really don't know what the hype is about. I was quite underwhelmed with this restaurant. | 01
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Always love Primanti's and I was Central Pittsburgh area, so I went for lunch. It was after the rush and wasn't too busy but the waitresses acted like it was. I was told to sit myself, which is cool since I wanted to sit outside. But then two waitresses kept coming and going without even looking at me. Finally a third came and took my order. I got my usual.... pastrami, extra cheese, no tomato, add egg. When did she miss the \""no tomato\""? I got my sammich (eventually) and there was the tomato. I immediately wanted to send it back but the waitress was gone again MIA. She just disappeared again. I waited as long as I could but she never came back. I finally carried the sloppy tomato seed-covered bread back into the restaurant myself and told the cook I needed a new piece of bread. He gave it to me with a funny look, then I ate my sammich, and then five minutes later the waitress finally showed up. Until then she was just missing. I was so annoyed, but when she came back it was just to refill my drink. A few minutes later I needed my bill, but guess what, she was gone again! I had to walk inside to get my check and then pay it. I was really annoyed. Love me some Primantis but the Market Square one has terrible service. | 01
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ate at the one in North Versailles. floor filty, all young kids running the place, poor service, poorly made sandwich, very bad overall. The should have a manager on duty. I wont be back. thanks | 01
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Prior to writing my review for Primanti Bros., I put on my helmet, tooth guard, started my car and prepared to run away once the angry hordes of Pittsburghers read my review...Why you ask? Get ready for it....deep breath...\n\nI...don't...like...Primantis...\n\nGasp! Choke! Faint!\n\nYes, yes, I know. As a born and bred Pittsburgher, I am committing blasphemy by admitting I don't like Primantis. I don't like their sandwiches, I don't like their nachos, I don't like their soups, salads, wings or fries. I find the whole idea of a sandwich containing 3,000 calories worth of Italian bread, cole slaw, meat, and fries just too over the top. The fries are a soggy mess, the slaw has too much vinegar, the meats are cheap, and the bread is...well the bread is actually ok.\n\nI know it's a Pittsburgh institution and it even served a very pragmatic purpose back in the day, but now it's just kitsch that gets the city featured on Food Network on occasion. I've eaten there numerous times and have done my Pittsburgh duty of taking all out of towners to the (in)famous Primanti's, but always with the caveat that, \""It's not that good.\"" and usually an apology afterward.\n\nSo there you have it. I do feel like a giant weight has been lifted off of my shoulders. I no longer have to carry around my terrible, terrible secret. | 01
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I was very excited to go here because of all the buzz about this place. To be honest this place was not that good at all. The sandwiches, although unique, were not that good. It was all french fries and very little meat. My husband and I were almost mad at how little meat was on the sandwiches. We won't be going back but at least we experienced it. | 01
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So this is a Pittsburgh instiitution?? Am so underwhelmed. After waiting more than 20 minutes for our sandwiches (in the end these are still just sandwiches), they came out cold - and I'm not just talking about the meat, lettuce, tomatoes - everything was cold including the fries. What a disappointment. Head to DiBellas - much better service, subs and sandwiches. | 01
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Underwhelming is one word that comes to mind. The meat tasted cheap, the fries were soggy and the sandwich as a whole was pretty tasteless.\nMaybe my expectations were just too high, I don't know. I went bc I had to, but I definitely will skip next time I'm in town. | 01
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Previous reviews have said it well: Lackluster, tasteless food.\n\nAte at Primanti Bros with a group of friends while in Pittsburgh; we heard about it from 'Man vs. Food' and were assured that it is a Pittsburgh institution. The sandwiches are large and the pricing is fine ($6-$9), but what you get is a sloppy sandwich with food service-grade meat topped with lukewarm fries. Good in theory, bland in execution; it's a lot of calories without the accompanying flavor.\n\nWe also had terrible service at the Market Square location; I'll chalk this up to a fluke. The patio seating at the Market Square location is wonderful on a sunny day, but it started to rain and they actually retracted the awning, explaining that it wasn't designed to get wet --but apparently their customers are.\n\nThe legacy and infamy might tempt you to eat here, but take your money elsewhere and buy good-tasting food instead of kitsch. | 01
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I am a foodie so when I travel, I must try foods that are famous in the city that I visit. So, Primati Bros is a must on my Pittsburgh trip. Well, I was not disappoint after eating their #2 almost famous pittsburger. Next time, I will try the pastrami. My friend had the pastrami, and it looked tastier. | 12
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There was basically no cheese on my \""cheese combo sandwich\"", the fries were gross, and the waitress was nasty to us. | 01
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Boring sandwich. Period. I fell for the \""hype\"" and while it was filling for $7 bucks, it just did not satisfy a craving...I had the corned beef. | 01
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At first I didn't like this place. I tried a few sandwiches and liked the Pittsburgh classic idea more than the actual food. I was about to give up when I tried the roast beef. It's my sandwich every time I go now. I'll be back. | 12
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People knock on this place - but I always find myself defending it. \n\nWhile it may be overrated for being featured on the food network, it is a pretty good sandwich place (no not just because the portions...while they are generous) \n\nThe fries are a bit bland but I'm a huge fan of the cole slaw they have there - while it may not be anything \""special\"" it's a classic (not creamy cole slaw mind you). The colossal fish sandwich is pretty good. The cheese steak is not a cheese steak! But that's because I'm from Philadelphia and any cheese steak that isn't made and prepared there is not a cheese steak to me. \n\nThe only thing is the sanitation there is...questionable. Just don't think about the sticky surfaces and slimy-ish floors. \n\nFor a cheap, giant sandwich I'd take the germs any day. | 12
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Good beer and food was really good but the service was mediocre at best. But I love that I can here the game and not random music by Rihanna | 12
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Well, it finally happened: I had to give a place a single star. And it kills me that the place I gave it to had to be Primanti's. I'm an awful Pittsburgher.\n\nI don't give low ratings easily or often, so believe me: this place pushed all of my buttons to earn this awful review. In fact, the single star was only earned because the place is cleaner and more comfy than some of the other Primanti places I've been too. It kind of has an old diner feeling to it and I liked that. \n\nAlas, that's all I liked.\n\nSo, why such a low score? Well:\n\nThe service was terrible. After spending twenty minutes sitting without anyone coming to refill my water or ask for my actual order - note, the place was almost completely empty - I went to the register to ask for something to eat, which I'd started to think I had to do after watching a couple people do the same (in hindsight, I probably misinterpreted their actions, but my mistake does not excuse what happened next). My waiter looked at me and went, \""Don't you get the concept of a restaurant? Haven't you been to any restaurants, like, ever? Sit back down and I'll take your order.\"" \n\nAnd not even in a joking manner that made me feel like I could smile about my mistake - this guy was being a condescending, rude, arrogant person. It was unbelievable. Utterly, totally unbelievable. If I hadn't met company there that night, I would have walked out right then.\n\nTo make matters worse, this was not a good night to order anything at Primanti's. The coleslaw was way too sweet and there was far too much of it, the fries were bland and had no texture at all, and there was barely any meat on my sandwich at all. The result? A big pile of carbs that really didn't taste great after the first few bites, rather than a delicious sandwich.\n\nBefore you all kill me, please note: I LIKED my meal at Mt. Lebanon's Primanti location. They also have a more diverse menu, which is always a bonus for me - I like having more options. I think in the future, I will stick to that location in this local chain, where even on a busy night I managed to get food in a decent amount of time. I certainly will not be coming to the downtown location if I spot my previous, downright awful waiter working there again. | 01
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Solid place for a Yuengling and a greasy sandwich. Try the Pittsburgher, a cheesesteak with a heaping helping of cole slaw and fries. A Pittsburgh institution, something that's worth checking out before leaving town. | 12
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Years ago I saw Primanti Bros. on the food network while I lived in Ohio. I promised myself that when given the opportunity to try them I would. I came on a lovely Friday afternoon so all the out door tables were taken. We came inside and sat at the bar. I ordered the bacon sandwich (bacon, fries, cole slaw and a fried egg) while my friend had the colossal fish sandwich. There was some SERIOUS bacon on my sammich! I was taken aback since so many places are stingy with bacon. My sandwich was over indulgent and amazing. I only ate half but took the rest home. | 12
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We did the obligatory Primanti Bros stop on our recent first visit to Pittsburgh. We can understand how it's a novelty to have fries on everything. But if they're not seasoned well and crisp...what's the point? When a place gets talked up so much, you can't help but have big expectations. We were disappointed...\n\nHere's the thing, when you sit down at a restaurant and the table is filthy, the menus have food all over them, and they bring your drinks in Solo cups...Without a doubt, if I were still in college and needed to nurse a hangover, this would probably be a go-to place. \n\nMy husband ordered the Italian Sausage, which was obscenely big, with good flavor, but again the fries were mush and flavorless. Luckily, we had ordered an additional side of slaw, because that's truly what made the sandwich, which was very tasty. We also ordered the \""vegetarian\"" soup which was good, but I ordered a chix salad because a MASSIVE sandwich with fries and slaw on it was just not calling me. Little did I know, the gimmick of fries on everything meant fries on everything....including my salad. It was really gross to have these tasteless grease piles on my salad which I couldn't even eat. Although we were dining there, the salad came in a plastic to-go box and pre-packaged dressing in a packet. The chicken was like tasteless rubber. \n\nWe checked of the \""Primanti Bros\"" box, but won't be back. | 01
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You can't go to Pittsburgh and not get Primanti Bros. For my fellow Detroiters it's like not going to Coney Island when friends are in town. \n\nSandwiches are great - all of them come with coleslaw and frenchfries (ON the sandwich). They have a full bar at this location. It was in the high 80's with high humidity so a Blue Moon went perfect with our meals. | 12
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I can't for the life of me figure out why all the hype. I was warned by others that this is mainly where tourists eat. But I'm a tourist here, and wanted to try it.\n\nIt was a sandwich mostly of slaw and fries. \n\nThe thick white bread was dry and boring; too crusty. \n\nThe fries on the sandwich overpowered the taste! So I dismantled it. When the rude server asked how I liked it, I was honest. He gave me big time attitude and commented that I took it apart. I told him, I took it apart because it was a horrible sandwich (the pastrami, by the way). And that, sir, is why you got a $0.35 tip! (never give a zero tip, they'll think you forgot, always leave just a small amount of change)\n\nIf you have to put all that hot sauce on the sandwich to make it palatable, why bother? (The server, as he walked away, told me it's really good with hot sauce, which was just Tabasco, which I don't like, any way!)\n\nThey left off the tomato that supposedly comes with each sandwich!\n\nOf the 4 staff members I came in contact with, all but 1 were rude, unfriendly and uncaring. One constantly walked by trash that had blown off outdoor tables without picking it up.\n\nThe fries were good. \n\nNope, won't be back. | 01
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Disappointed, big time.\n\nLocal info lauds this place as an institution.\n\nI say: pass. The sandwich was soggy, bland, and just all-around not good.\n\nI didn't get sick from it, so that's a bonus. \n\nChoose wisely. Go to Meat & Potatoes instead, and order a sandwich there. | 01
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My sister-in-law, husband, and I visited this Primanti Bros from all the hype we'd been hearing about it. I have to say its overrated. I wasn't impressed with my sandwich at all. I ordered the chicken breast, my hubby got the fish, and my SIL got the steak. It had thick white bread, an overload of cole slaw, and fries. I don't think the \""meat\"" you order makes a difference in the bland taste, as it's overpowered by the slaw and fries. The bread was dry on the crust and yet soggy from the slaw/oil from fries. The wait staff wasn't friendly either. They seemed to have the \""I don't need try to so hard because we're busy no matter what\"" attitude. We had to go up to the bar to get refills on our drinks after waiting over 10 min. for the waitress to notice we were out. The place was constantly busy due to the full bar and nostalgic feel of the restaurant; it had it's own local charm. I'm glad to say I tried it, however I probably wouldn't go back on our next visit. | 01
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Nice menu and good service \nI recommend | 12
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This joint makes excellent sandwiches. \n\nI ordered the fish sandwich and it was delicious! First off, its huge, and cheap. They stuff the sandwiches with cole slaw and fries (yummy). \n\nYou really can't go wrong here. \n\nThe place is usually packed to the brim, so you need to get in early before it gets full, which it will. Once it gets busy, the service gets worse. \n\nIf you're in the area, its definitely worth a try. | 12
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Had lunch here while visiting friends in the area .... After seeing all the hype about this place on various tv food shows I was very excited to eat hear . WOW ,,, what a dissapointment , This place is so over hyped it isnt funny . To compare this place to the famous sandwich places is NYC is a joke . The sandwiches may be big , but only because they are over stuffed with fries and cole slaw . To steal a line from a old TV commercial .... WERE'S THE BEEF ..... A major major dissapointment . | 01
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If you like sandwiches with french fries piled on them, go for it. But no good sandwich needs nonsense like that. These are not very good sandwiches to begin with and adding soggy fries doesn't help. Not to mention the bread is not fresh and is just a thick, bland wonder-bready thing. \n\nI appreciate that they're not aiming at customers like me. Big sloppy sandwiches are fun for a lot of people so I hate to be a party pooper, but I don't think the quality is there. | 01
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I was really looking forward to a huge tasty sandwich but was greatly disappointed! Everything was bland, nothing had seasoning, not even basic salt. Soggy fries, tasteless meat, average coleslaw on white bread trying to double for Italian bread. Save your time, money and calories and go to Wendy's instead. | 01
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Super slow service. They have inside and outside seating which is nice. However, they only have two waitresses outside for about 20 tables. They don't take your entire order they only take your drink order and then your good order. It took 10 minutes to get our drink order. After finally getting our drinks she waited another ten minutes to come get our food. When we ordered our food when I asked for light coleslaw she said they can't do that and for me to just take it off. She explained that they just put fistfuls on it. So why can't they just put less fistfuls on it? \n\n\nOur waitress was very rude and didn't make me feel welcomed at all. She never introduced herself and just treated us like animals. \n\nI would never tell anybody to go to the Primanti Brothers again downtown. The one in Oakland is so much nicer and better quality. \n\nIt's really bad management to have only two people serving outside when there are over 20 tables. It's not fair for the customers or for the servers. \n\nWhile the food was good as always it wasn't worth the wait because it just took to long. The service wasn't nice at all and I wouldn't tell anybody to come here when it's crowded. | 01
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First time ever in Pittsburg and had to have Primanti Bros. Sandwich was awesome! (Cheesesteak) and a tall Yuengling to go with. Perfection! | 12
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