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Great atmosphere, wonderful service and really great food. My husband and I shared the Brat sandwich and the sampler with schnitzel Lichtenstein, sauerbraten and something with an 'l' that I can't remember the spelling of (ground loaf)....all were excellent. We had the sauerkraut and spatzle, and cabbage as sides. The bread brought out before the meal included apple butter and sweet & sour relish (cabbage) and those were excellent too. Would love the sweet & sour relish in a side size portion it is so delicious. The red dining room is nicely decorated and love the cuckoo clock that is reminiscent of my grandmother's. The beer out of the mason jar is a fun touch. Our bill came to $29 (1 beer, 1 diet coke for our drinks) and it was a fabulous meal for so little. | 12
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I must of been eating at another Max's in a pararell universe!\n\nFood was terriable, service was worse! Went and got Sushi! | 01
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Have been eating at Max's for 20 years. One of the restaurants I misss the most now that I'm out of the 'Burgh. Visit often and always stop by. Great food and great Beer....not a bad combo. I have dreams at night about there wurst platter and spatzele with cheese....definately a don't miss attraction | 12
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Visiting from San Francisco. Food was mediocre at best. Bland is the best description. Sausages and Weiner Schmitzel were unremarkable. Best was the sweet & sour cabbage that accompanied. But also served were over-boiled 'daily vegetable' of snap peas, asparagus, and red peppers.... to the point that they were losing their color. Good beer. Yes it has old photos of days gone by... but really there seemed no joy here now... | 01
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Great atmosphere of a neighborhood pub, good German beer selection, but food was less than mediocre. Won't be back. Weisswurst was very bland. Sauerbraten was dry and tasteless. Spaetzle was, well, not tradidional German Spaetzle. Schnitzel and purple cabbage were the high points, but then again, it's hard to screw up a fried veal cutlet. | 01
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Let me start off by saying that I am unfamiliar with German food. I cannot compare what I had with what is served in Germany, but I will describe my experience. \n\nI ordered a special, which apparently changes at weekly or monthly. The name slips my mind but I will describe it thus: homemade mac and cheese (not the processed powder stuff!) with mini shell pasta. Crumbled crackers topped this concoction that tastes eerily like my grandmother's. She is Italian by the way. The mac and cheese has a variety of 3 different sausages sliced: knackwurst, bratwurst, and Weisswurst. The portion was large! I had to take home about 1/3 of my meal. Maybe the breads and side salad filled me up. :) In my opinion, it was good but doesn't do well as a leftover. \n\nMy dessert consisted of German chocolate cake. I know, I know...how original. BUT I LOVE GERMAN CHOCOLATE CAKE!!!! And yes, I do know that German chocolate was created in America by a man with the last name of German...STILL LOVE IT!!! \n\nI NEED to go back soon so I can try more of their food. One visit isn't enough. I had my sample and I want more! | 12
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Let me preface this by saying that my understanding of goulash came from what my mom called goulash. Goulash in the Contrucci household was made of elbow noodles, beef and spaghetti sauce. I guess you can't believe everything your parents tell you right? \n\nSo going in here, I was thinking, great...mom's goulash! What was set in front me looked NOTHING like what I was used to. It was a mish mosh of veggies,noodles, gravy and some random unidentifiable food items. I usually eat whatever is put in front of me, so I wasn't scared to dive it. Sadly, I just didn't like it. I thought it was actually not very appetizing at all. I know, I know, this is like \""world famous\"" goulash, but I was NOT into it! \n\nWhat I was into was the German Potato Salad. I love it, and honestly, I feel like I never get the same version of it anywhere in the Burgh. This was a no frills version, with scallop sliced potatoes and a thick vinegar sauce. Maybe a bit too much, but not enough for me to eat it all! \n\nWould I go back? If someone else really wanted to go there, but I wouldn't suggest it nor would I go on my own. Oh well, on to the next one right? | 01
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Nice lil bar/restaurant with awesome staff.\nMy favorite thing about this place: The staff.\nFriendly, kind and super nice. | 12
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I have been going to Max's for 20 years. I love this place. The Einlauf soup is just simple good eats, but if you're ever there when the soup special is beer cheese - ORDER IT!!. I love their potato pancakes, sauerbraten and the basket of German rolls served with sauerkraut salad and apple butter. The waitresses have been there for years, they are the best! Most delicious long island iced tea in the city. | 12
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I honestly can't get enough of this place. We used to come here after going to Pirates games since its right up the road. Now its one of my favorite places to go out with my friends.\n\nIts a bit pricey (~$15/person), but the quality and quantity is superb. The service is pretty good. The atmosphere has a nice feel to it, perhaps its the antiquity.. I love the cuckoo clock and tapestries they have.\n\nNow, to the food:\nThe bread they give you... with apple butter!! ... is very fresh and tasty. Try not to fill up on it while waiting on your huge main course.. The Bavarian soft pretzels were warm and soft when we ordered them. Also delicious.\n\nThe sampler platter is a great deal if you don't know yet what you like. You get 3 entrees and the typical sides for ~$16. My favorite, though, is the schnitzel liechtenstein, with sauerkraut and potato pancakes. Fresh and delicious everytime.\n\nI would definitely recommend this place to anybody who likes ethnic, or German/Bavarian food, or just trying new stuff. It's awesome. | 12
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been here a number of times and it's my favorite German food in Pgh! | 12
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Not sure why my review was flagged but I can assure that I,m not an employee or another restaurant making trouble for a competitor, just an average consumer that lives on the Northside .\n When will I ever learn. I really want to like this place. It's a cool building with neat old fashion feel to it. But the food is mediocre at best.The last time I was there I got what they called German goulash. I have had this made for me by real German cooks so I have a good idea what it's supposed to taste like and this isn't it. It was made from pork instead of beef with frozen peas and carrots. The gravy wasn't a rich and savory, it was canned or packaged with I don't even know what spices in it. When I complained to the waitress she said that most people don't like it either. She asked me if I wanted something else but I was in a hurry and ate the meat after I scraped the gravy off of it. I have been to this place 1 or 2 times a year and I have had undercooked potato pancakes, greasy rubins and cold sausages. The only thing I can say is really good is the spinach salad with warm bacon dressing. It is a bit over priced for the size, but it is always really good.\n\nSunday brunch\nA neighbor talked me into going here for the brunch and I was glad she did. For an all you can eat brunch they do a nice job keeping things stocked and fresh. The omelet chef was very good making stuff just as you asked him for, yum. The sausage is great and the bacon is cooked in a range of doneness that everyone can find. So, for dinner and lunch my original 2 stars stand but the Sunday brunch is a solid 4 1/2 stars. | 01
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My husband and I have been to this restaurant many times over the past 20 years and went for sandwiches tonight. Sorry to say it was the worst food we have ever eaten at this place. Reuben sandwich was greasy and had little meat. Sweet potato fries were not edible. We ate at a table at the bar and told Andy our bartender but got zero satisfaction. Since we've had such a bad experience and no effort by the restaurant to remedy a BAD MEAL, be warned! | 01
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I work on the North Shore and have heard many coworkers rave about Max's. When I finally tried it, I wish I had not waited so long. Entering Max's is like going into your grandmother's living room. Very welcoming and nostalgic.\n\nThe menu is bigger than I expected with a variety of traditional appetizers and sandwiches along with a large selection of German items. Everything from multiple varieties of schnitzels, sausages, chickens and a sampler platter that lets you choose a combination of all of the above. All of the items we tried were full of flavor and served at the perfect temperature. Speaking of being full, the food is very rich so you will leave with a full stomach. \n\nThey have a good selection of beers and even offer a sampler option. The dessert selection looked delicious, but we were beyond stuffed so will have to savor them on a future visit. I can't wait to go back! | 12
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I have stopped going to Max's for regular meals because the food isn't so good but a friend likes to go for Sunday brunch.I find a good portion of the food is acceptable for the brunch,except the food is not kept hot or even warm on the buffet. Cold kielbasi and sauerkraut is a turn off even though it would be great if it was warmer. The chef that makes the eggs and omelets to order is really good and the sausage is the best. The bacon and the chicken needs to be cooked a little longer as they are always half raw.\nSo much of what they have would be good if it was kept at least warm. Since they have it in chaffing dishes, I've found that the food comes out cold from the kitchen. Makes you wonder just how safe the kitchen is. | 01
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Tremendous selection of German dishes. All the sausages come from a particular manufacturer in Wisconsin that uses 100 year old methods of making them (according to the menu). I don't know if that's a good thing or not, but they taste terrific. \n\nThe options for sides are as plentiful as the moan dishes and the hot bacon potato salad was awesome. \n\nDefinitely recommend giving this a try. | 12
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I have been coming to Max Allegheny Tavern since I was still in my mother's womb. But seriously. This place has been an institution for my family, and I really love it here. I feel like this is some of the only German food in Pittsburgh, and I think it represents fairly well. My thoughts:\n\nBrunch Buffet- I love the Sunday brunch buffet more than life. Omelette station, German and American breakfast and lunch foods, and lots and lots of beautiful, delicious, and decadent desserts. It's heaven on Earth. There is usually a decent selection of meats, and the potato pancakes are almost always featured. They've changed it a bit over the years, but I still love this buffet.\n\nAppetizers- My family loves the soft pretzels. They are so yummy and buttery, but a bit heavy if you are going to eat your entire meal. So make sure to share.\n\nMeals- I, personally, have never had a bad meal here. The sauasages of all varieties have been great. The weinerschnitzel also great. Sandwiches all good as well. I also don't get too crazy and order anything complicated, though.\n\nSides- I love love love their sides. I could live on the spaetzle and potato pancakes. Don't pass the sides up!\n\nDessert: Also love their desserts. There is a chocolate chocolate cake that they heat up with homemade whipped cream that is TO DIE FOR. Not so shockingly, the apple strudel is wonderful as well.\n\nBesides the food, the servers are always very friendly and efficient. There is also ample street parking, which is really nice. Definitley check this place out if you have not yet. | 12
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Overall great German food! I love the liver and onions above all else. The kase spatzle is delicious, and you can't eat at Max's without an order of soft pretzels! ! | 12
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This used to be the best German food in town. I have seen a gradual decline in the food over the past several years. The gravies have changed and the Max's Goulash (one of my favorite dishes) has a different sauce (strangely dessert sweet) and change in the protein. The sides are still great, but the food used to be so much better. | 01
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Max's was good, but I've had better.\n\nThe restaurant is located in a tired part of town. It isn't in a bad area, but I'm not sure how I would feel eating there after dark. When you walk in you walk through the tavern portion of the restaurant, which is dark and gloomy. We were escorted to the rear of the tavern, which is covered in B&W pictures from the 40's, which gives it a old world tired feeling.\n\nThe menu choices were standard faire for a true german restaurant. I had Max's Goulash, which said it came with spaetzle, but it is piled in the bottom of the bowl and not on the side, which was okay. The goulash was too vinegary for my tastes, but it was okay.\n\nMy wife's Jaeger Schnitzel was good, but I've had better at Das Wald Cafe (http://www.yelp.com/biz/das-waldcafe-newport-news). | 01
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Man, I just love this place. Pennsylvanian German for sure. Some peeps don't know the Difference. If you want real Pennsylvanian German food, then this is your place. This is the kind of food that my grandmother cooked up in Erie, and my uncle sells at the butcher shop in Girard. Go in the off hours; cause the bar is packed at lunch and late. Also go ahead and put a coin in the machine! You'll see. It pisses the bar crowd off temporarily but so worth it! | 12
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My first real German food experience and I can't wait to go back. Everything was delicious. I had the Max's Sausage Platter. Loved it all. Left nothing in my plate. I was with a big group of people and no one took a doggie bag home. Big menu. The restaurant has this small down home feel to it. The bar is really pretty. Great place. | 12
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Best German food I've ever had. Hubby and I stopped here thinking we'd just have a few beers and grab a bite to eat, but we were surprised to say the least. \n\nEverything is made in house, which is enough to win me over. We started with the sausage and cheese plate, paired with the bread basket. Homemade honey mustard, gouda, Swiss, and the best kielbasa we've ever had the pleasure to bite into. Just as we're polishing off our plate and rubbing our full stomachs, our entrees came. \n\nThe schnitzel was to die for, as was the rabbit, both smothered in homemade mushroom gravy. The sauerkraut was a perfect combination of savory and acidic. The potato pancakes topped with homemade applesauce and some sour cream were just... Wow. \n\nI would definitely recommend getting the beer sampler, awesome deal and a great way to try all of their German beers without going overboard. We'll be back, for sure. | 12
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I cannot believe Max's is going from 5 stars to 2 stars for me.\n\nYou have to understand, I love this place. Over the years we have had so many family dinners here including my sisters rehearsal dinner, that it's almost become like eating at a relatives house.\n\nBut now that relative has gone senile and needs to go to a nursing home, and they can't cook anymore.\n\nFor the past two years, every time we come here we say, \""This just isn't as good as I remember.\"" For starters, the food is always served cold. Don't believe me? I hope you enjoy tepid knackwurst and cold mashed potatoes.\n\nBTW, to whoever makes their mashed potatoes, you have to boil the potatoes before you mash them. Yesterday they were undercooked, gritty, and gross.\n\nIn fact, all of the food is becoming gross. My friend got the roasted beef and what came out looked like a cold cut covered with a congealed beef gravy that had bits of carrots in it. wtf was that????\n\nI'm done. This place has gone down hill. You need a new chef, immediately. Max's is a North Side institution but there are so many new, better restaurants opening up that they really need to up their game.\n\nPS--thanks for the nausea and hurling about 6 hours after dinner. | 01
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This is my favorite place to go when I'm in the steel city. The atmosphere is awesome and the staff is very friendly. The beer sampler and Ruben is a solid choice but they also have a wide range of other options including hasenfefer and Wiener schnitzel. | 12
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This place has the best beef lo mien I have tasted in Pittsburgh. They cook to order so your food is fresh and isn't sitting out under a heat lamp. My friend says the hot and sour soup here is the best she's tasted as well. I like their pork egg roll but it is pretty different from others. It is mainly vegetable (Cabbage I believe) and pork. Their egg drop soup is pretty decent.\n\nI can't say I am impressed with their other dishes. I've had curry chicken, shrimp fried rice, chicken soup, shrimp egg roll. They were definitely edible just no where near as flavorful as the beef lo mien. The chicken soup was horrible. It was bland and the noodles were lo mien noodles. Fried rice were ok but I've had much much better at other places. They have a huge menu though so it'll take some time to go through them.\n\nThe obvious bad thing about this place is it is in a ghetto neighborhood. It is probably not worth making a trip out there but if you're in the neighborhood, I'd say give it a try. They're cheap and they give you tons of food. It is cook to order so wait time might be a little long. You can call in and order as well. Not everything on the menu is the best but they have a huge menu to choose from. | 12
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I am taking away a star because they don't deliver. If China Taste delivered I could easily see myself eating from here weekly. This is a hole in the wall in a seedy neighborhood but I just can't get enough.\n\nThe Chinese food is some of the best I've had. Typically get the Hunan Shrimp or Schezwan shrimp with a side of pork fried rice. The shrimp are big and taste fresh not frozen . large and cooked perfectly and the veggies are always crisp and not soggy and over done. Also we've had the sweet and sour chicken and General Tso's chicken. \nAlthough the restaurant is tiny and a little run down the food is very good.\nAll the entrees I've ever had were served pipping hot. \n\nThe restaurant is really nothing pretty and there are a total of 3 tables. The restaurant is tiny. If you're passing through the Northside check this place out. | 12
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If you're looking for good Chinese food at relatively inexpensive prices then China Taste is it. Large portions, fantastic steamed (and fried) dumplings, great combo selections all around a solid take-out place. Only downside is they DO NOT deliver. Other than that it is well worth it whenever you have the hankering for some Asian cuisine and a Netflix type of night. | 12
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The best sandwiches at amazingly great prices! The man who owns this is super nice and so helpful! One sandwich feeds 2 adults and will fill both of you up. The closest thing to a New York Deli in this area. Go in here once and you will be hooked. | 12
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We love the Priory!\n\nI don't remember how we found this place, but I feel so lucky we did. A beautiful restoration of a lovely old building, the Priory is a comfortable, tasteful, beautiful hotel in a convenient part of the city. We found the staff to be very friendly and accommodating, plenty of help and advice for weary holiday travelers, always delivered with a smile. We will return to the Priory. | 12
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I really wanted to like this place. Great reviews and a renovated priory--what a great idea! The pictures on the website are beautiful.\n\nWe found a grumpy old man at the front desk, and he could not have been less interested in our arrival. It felt like we were disturbing him to ask for our room key. But the fun started when we returned later in the evening. We found the rollaway we had requested (and paid for) not present, and I went back down to the old gentleman. He stared at me and then went back to pecking at his computer. I waited. Suddenly he looked up at me and started yelling, something to the effect that there wasn't anything that he could do, and that he would see if someone could do something but probably not. He also angrily admitted that the reservation did show the rollaway.\n\nI slunk away with my guest who had by now come down, too, embarrassed and insulted. It shouldn't be this way. If this is personalized service, I'd rather stay at a motel.\n\nEven without grumpy old man, there's nothing special about this place. The rooms were ok, but the bathrooms tiny (I guess they should be called showerrooms). Everything else was sub-par. The dining room breakfast was served in was tacky and the coffee awful. We did not dare try the free wine. The hotel is in a bad neighborhood.\n\nFor the money, find a special at the William Penn on the Omni Hotels website. If you want a boutique hotel, try the Inn on the Mexican War Streets--a beautiful building with friendly owners just across from the National Aviary and that beautiful park. The Priory does not feel boutique and is not worth the hassle.\n\nPriory, get grumpy old man out of a customer-facing role. | 01
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Such a cute hotel! I like to find non-chain hotels, but sometimes that can be scary... The Priory was great! Lots of character, not at all scary, very clean, modern, comfy - all the things you want in a hotel. Well - the beds COULD be more comfortable. It amazes me that hotel reviews rarely mention the bed. To me, that is the most important part. \n\nThe bed: Too hard, for one thing. The linens were great, very soft, and the comforter was perfect - light but warm. However, the headboard was only loosely connected to the bed and - well, let's just say noisy.\n\nWe only stayed one night, so can't expand too much. Breakfast didn't look too appetizing, so we went elsewhere. The stairs are very squeaky but you can't hear them inside the rooms. The elevator is great. The bar was nice - small, but a great place to stop for a nightcap on your way back in for the evening. \n\nI had made some specific request - away from the elevator, not facing the street, etc. - they fulfilled all of them. I love it when a hotel pays attention!\n\nWe would absolutely recommend The Priory! | 12
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We stayed here and was initially disappointed-- being new to town, our first impression was that Pittsburgh was a very very bad town full of homeless and degenerates (the area, I find out later, is one of the worst spots in the city!). The hotel is located across the street from a housing authority building. Projects? UGH. Great. \n\nThen we were put into a \""historical\"" room that was similar to that of a rundown cheap apartment-- old shower stall, moldy threadbare carpeting, lumpy squeaky bed. \n\nI find out an hour later (after freaking out about the lo-end aspect of this room) that they have new rooms that were just recently renovated. I asked to see the room, and then ultimately change to that room-- for a fee, of course. About 50% more expensive. But I pay more because NO WAY would I be able to exist in this old \""historical\"" creepy room. \n\nFinally, a regular room-- the \""renovated\"" room was similar to that of an acceptable hotel room. Why even keep this historical, old, dingy, dirty room? Do they figure unsuspecting people who don't know any better will just accept it b/c they have no other choice?? \n\nI slept well in the \""new\"" renovated room, and would have been freaked out all night in the old room. What a difference. Actually, the bed and linens were very, very comfortable. The bathroom was nice and clean. The room was what I expected a hotel room to be... not high end four seasons, but not cheap and nasty either. \n\nThe hotel obviously had availabilities of the new, renovated rooms, so why put us in an old, unrenovated, ugly old apartment looking room? If they believed in upgrading, then they would have at least gotten repeat business!! For those who are going to book here, pay more for the new rooms, or go somewhere else. The option of staying in the old room should not be an option at all. \n\nI don't think I will ever go back here if I ever go back to Pittsburgh. I will stay at a chain hotel-- marriot or whatever. What is money except a means to be comfortable and live? I will spend more next time.\n\nBreakfast was \""eh\"". It was free-- small stations of some fruit, cheese, small pastries, cereal, yougurt and two hot items: sausage + bacon. OJ, Cranberry, Milk and Coffee also available. Honestly, I felt like I was in college, and watching my pennies (poor), staying here... | 01
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I liked this hotel, but it is something of a mixed bag. Would I stay there again? Yes, but be sure you have a car and are okay with gritty cities.\n\nPros:\nBeautiful rooms. We stayed in the historical side and had a very nice if not very large room (queen). Some reviewers said they had a mini-frig. Note that not all rooms have those.\nBreakfast was nice during the week. \nHotel was clean.\nAwesome, fantastic courtyard. You can eat breakfast out there if the weather is nice. \n\nCons:\nLocation. This is not a nice neighborhood. But you can walk to the Strip district, the Warhol Museum, and the stadium. \nEach room is different. It's a bit like playing the lottery.\nVERY small shower.\nBreakfast was less on Sunday, as they rely on local bakeries. It's a true continental.\nYou get yelled at for bringing your own alcohol onto the property. Yeah, we thought that was weird, too. No mention of it on the website, but they don't want you to bring your own drinks into the courtyard. | 12
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Located in a kinda run down neighborhood, but worth it to stay in such a unique cool place. Everyone that works here is very friendly. Right after checking in and going up to our room, I noticed it smelled like stale smoke (even though this is a non-smoking hotel). They immediately switched our room, in fact they upgraded us to a much larger king room. Not bad at all for a free breakfast with a small but nice selection of meats, cheeses, and fresh fruit. The kind gentleman who works in the kitchen/tends to the breakfast buffet even went in the back and found us some water crackers for the Brie, upon request. | 12
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The only reason why I didn't give 5 stars is that the area is slighty sketchy. Theres a small grocery store on the corner, & i hated walking by it bc people would hang out outside. They do have a free shuttle! They have excellent customer service besides Matt or something. He was grumpy. Our driver Hank or something was amazing! Soo sweet. We even sent my chocolates from Hawaii to thank him. The room was good size. Bed frame was metal so it was outdated a little. Our tub wouldn't drain like it was a bit clogged. Free breakfast buffet. I loved the Steeler fans we met there. It was our first time in Pittsburgh and we had a blast! | 12
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Great european style boutique hotel. You can not beat this hotel for the money! | 12
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Was at a beautiful wedding. Staff was terrible, unpleasant, and the two slobs at the front desk need to be in the back with their people skills. Nice hotel but make sure you take some warm bodies with you because the \""people\"" at the priory are cold, miserable and just plain miserable. I get better guest service at Holiday Inn | 01
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I was very specific when I made my reservations several months ago. I needed a non-entrance level room away from noise. We were given a room right off of the hotel Foyer. It is mid-night and a party rages just outside my door even though I have called the front desk asking for their assistance. Right now I would prefer to be in a Motel6. This room was relatively not cheap, it should have at least been cut-rate given out only as a last resort. The next time I am in Pittsburgh it will not include a stay at The Priory, which is a shame because besides this issue it is a nice place. But if you are considering staying at this hotel why take the chance. While the party continues and I am getting no help from the front desk I am tempted to lower my rating to a single star. But, hey, I can always catch up on my sleep tomorrow night. | 01
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booked through a third party site and they tried to stick us in a queen room even though they had plenty of kings available. definitely gave attitude about it but \""upgraded\"" anyway. he wanted to charge me the difference but I refused. just bad service overall. no one to help with bags morning or night. even the day front desk person was short with us and rude. I couldn't wait to get out of there. the room was clean and charming. the area is definitely rough. I wouldn't stay here again. | 01
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We decided to have a little staycation at the Priory earlier this month. My husband made the reservation with a special they were having for a dinner date night. With the special, they give you a few Pittsburgh restaurants to choose from and you get a $50 voucher to that restaurant. When my husband called the Priory, they said they would make the reservations and call us back on the time. We never got a call about the reservation time which was annoying. But the main issue was we checked in, talked to the girl at the front desk about having the shuttle take us to this reservation at Meat and Potatoes, and she set us up with the shuttle. We go in the room, look around for the $50 voucher, and it's not in the room so we assumed (i know we should never assume) that it was taken care of with Meat and Potatoes when they made our reservation. We had a fabulous dinner at M&P, great food, great service, and the bill comes. We asked the server about this Priory $50 voucher and he had never heard about it so the manager comes over and says they didn't give them anything but to have them call and ask for him and he'll work it out. We called the Priory and told them this, the girl who answered gave us an attitude and said you should have asked for it. Then refused to call M&P to talk to the manager. She just said to pay the full bill and we can work it out when we get back to the hotel. We gave the manager our phone and he was yelled at as well about this. He took our word that the Priory would deliver it to him the next day and he deducted the $50 from our bill. It was embarrassing and it wasn't the issue with the money, just the service with the priory. This showed us two things: We won't be going back to the Priory due to the lack of service and lack of respect and we WILL be going back to M&P because their service was impeccable. | 01
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First I would like to say the Pasta Too of old had good food, this was just average. The italian and mushroom steak hoagies weren't that great. The steak was so chopped that it kept falling out of the bun. The pizza wasn't that good either. The prices are higher than the food was good. $6.25 for 7\"" italian and $7.50 for 7\"" mushroom steak. So not worth it but I guess they figure they can get from the people who work at the hospital and with all the new housing going up. I will not get anything from there again. | 01
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Best pizza in the North Side by far. Super friendly staff, too. | 12
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No frills, no fake smiling employees, just REALLY GREAT BREAD. Fresh, authentic, all natural ingredients and very good prices. I regularly buy 2 baguettes here for a $1.25 or $1.50. Lots of rolls, breadsticks, rye, wheat and focaccia. It's a small store at the bakery, prices are a lot lower than at Wholey's or somewhere else in the city. Many restaurants use breadworks. Great stuff. | 12
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Best in Pittsburgh hands down. Pumpernickel raisin rolls are my favorite, the ciabatta is awesome...salt sticks too. They have just about anything you could think of and it's always bakes fresh that morning. | 12
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Breadworks has great bread although I usually only buy it in the summer because I make my own bread. I am rating it 4 stars and not 5 for one thing, the focaccia. They now stick it in pizza box and you can't see what your getting. The last 2 times I got it, the bread was burnt. At the price of this bread it shouldn't be burnt and it never was when you could see it before you got it home. I think I will stick to what I can see. | 12
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Went here a couple Fridays ago to go to for lunch. Pretty cool place and the food was pretty good. I had the sausage platter, sauerkraut, coleslaw, and red cabbage...mmmmm! I can't wait to go back and try some other dishes. My only complaint is that the beers were a little small. | 12
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I really don't know how this place got any good reviews. One big problem is that the place is dirty, the carpets, the lighting above the tables and the furniture. I have tried this place 5 times in the past 2 years and this is how it went. The 1st time I had a burger which tasted funny and I didn't finish it. I got food poisoning and was so sick. This I thought might have been a stomach flu so I did try this place again. The 2nd time I was with some friends from the neighborhood and 3/5 of us had the spaghetti and meatballs and we got food poisoning.Now I'm thinking that they have a hygiene problem with the ground meat. I was going to stay away from the place but a friend from Troy hill liked to stop there because it was close to her home. No problem,next time I got french fries with gravy. How could this be a problem?.When they got to the table they had put cold canned gravy on my fries.When I told the waitress about it she took it back to the kitchen and microwaved it till it was the heat of lava. Needless to say I refused to pay for them. The 4th time my friend dragged me there, I had a salad. I didn't get sick but it wasn't anything special with bagged salad mix and a couple of under ripe tomato pieces and cucumber. The last time I only got a slice of pie and this was good. I no longer have to go to Billy's, my dear friend has passed away and I refuse to go anywhere near the place. To the owner-Please sell the restaurant, you obviously don't care for the place or know how to handle food safely. | 01
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A trip to the Omnimax Theater is always a good time and I have never left disappointed. The theater is massive the screen is something like 5 times that of a regular movie screen it's way bigger then the IMAX. \n\nDid you know that ever Christmas season the Omnimax screens Polar Express! I mean guys you really feel like you're riding on the train! Seeing the Polar Express annually has become something of a family tradition for me and the little ones. \n\nAnd how cool was it that Batman the Dark Knight Raises was also screened here? The massive screen added a layer of epic to the film viewing experience that in no way could be matched by any other theater around town. \n\nTickets for movies at the Omnimax can be purchased separately from the general admission pass to the museum. I recall ticket prices for shows being any where for $9-$12.00. \n\nBonus it's all set up like a movie theater and is accompanied by a concession stand that serves ICEEs. I would not suggest it for very little kids under 5 , the sound is very loud and can prove to be frightening and over whelming. I learned this the hard way. | 12
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In my making of places I will visit when going to Pittsburgh the Carnegie Museum had to make the list. With the many hours spent in the adjacent library and the museum itself there is really no way I could not make time when I visit. I am not sure if what seemed like ominous dinosaur skeletons are still there or not but either way it will be a walk down memory lane to go. | 12
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How to put this gently?\n\nWhile I may go back to Pittsburgh some day, I will never return to the Carnegie Museum of Art. \n\nIt's not that I mind that its gallery seemed small compared to others I have viewed (sometimes small museums have some hidden treasures) or that one whole gallery was blown glass and I felt like I was at a bong shop on haight st. in sf. \n\nIt comes down to the fact that a docent, while trying to explain a painting with a watchtower in it, told the students it was a watchtower \""from Auschwitz, a place where they basically fried a lot of Jews\"". Seriously? That's how she chose to describe concentration camps to a large class of what I could only guess were middle schoolers? It sounded like she described a bad breakfast joint...\""oh that place? they basically just fry eggs\"".\n\nOn top of all that, the description of the piece stated the watchtower was reminiscent of those that were spread throughout East and West Germany during Hitler's rule (i.e. not those in Auschwitz).\n\nIn sum, docents are a reflection of the institution in which they volunteer, and this one sucked. So, Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh, if you're going to hire racist people to lead your tours, at least make sure they have their facts straight (or can read). | 01
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I had a week off from work recently. I needed it to take a little break and I decided, what better way to get caught up on all the museums and cultural institutions in the 'Burgh?\n\nTo say that the Carnegie is THE Pittsburgh Cultural Institution is indeed an understatement and as I live in nearby Squirrel Hill, I am so happy to have it within walking distance. Although the day I visited, I rode my bike and parked it all day. (Note to Yelp'er Mike O. from Park Ridge, IL--I didn't wipe out this time!).\n\nI decided to spend the entire day at the Carnegie, and believe me it was worth it! As Emily H. says, the Dinosaurs in their time was really worth it! It went from being a stuffy, dull, \""stuffed and mounted\"" exhibit to being a really neat walk-through one. The murals really give the exhibit a sense of time and place. The exhibit shows how the plants, mammals, fish, and insects that surrounded them continue to evolve and create the biological diversity that surrounds us today.\n\nA long-time favorite of mine is the Hillman Hall of Minerals and Gems. I've always loved the bright colors of the gems and could stand there for hours in hushed awe of these beautiful stones. The museum just added the Wertz Gallery of Gems and Jewelry to the Hillman Hall. The gallery has an extensive collection of birthstones, giving the history of each and how birthstones came to be. The current special exhibit is the watches and timepieces from H.J. Heinz, including a stunning music box and watch piece.\n\nBut as much as I enjoy natural science, I really love art. The Carnegie Museum of Art includes American art from the late nineteenth century, French Impressionist and Post-Impressionist paintings, and European and American decorative arts. The Heinz Architectural is dedicated to the collection, study, and exhibition of architectural drawings and models. I particularly enjoy Asian art and the Carnegie has an extensive collection of Japanese prints. \n\nOne special exhibit that I really recommend will be there only until October 18, 2008 and it is \""Abstract Art before 1950: Watercolors, Drawings, Prints, and Photographs\"". It consists of avant-garde works by European, American, and Japanese artists. \n\nSo while the admission fee is $15.00, it does include both the Natural History Museum and the Museum of Art. To get your money's worth, plan on staying a whole day. I did and I still feel like I didn't see everything. | 12
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I was trying to decide whether to visit the Carnegie Museum of Art or the Museum of Natural History, and decided to go with the art museum first. Lo and behold, your admission ticket to one gets you into the other at no charge, and they're connected so you don't even have to go outside. Score!\n\nSo, two great museums for the price of one. The art museum, even on a Saturday afternoon, was not crowded. The galleries don't have the most intuitive layout, and I kept feeling like I was missing something as I walked through the smallish rooms. Still, it was pretty easy to find the collections that most interested me. The photography exhibit has some fantastic portraits and slices of Pittsburgh history.\n\nThe natural history museum, on the other hand, was full of kids of all ages running around among the dinosaur skeletons. I spent less time wandering the exhibits of gemstones and preserved animals than I had spent with the art, but still recommend checking out the badass dioramas of North American and African wildlife.\n\nOverall, a worthwhile diversion on a larger scale than you'd expect in a city Pittsburgh's size, with a bonus museum in the price of your ticket. | 12
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Us lucky Carnegie Mellon students could get into this museum for free, sooo I managed to make it here once a year. Looking back, I probably should have gone way more. The architecture of the building is so open, airy and bright. I love the layout and the gigantic staircase up to the galleries. \n\nMy favorite part - the gigantic room with all the dinosaur skeletons and the last room in the art galleries with the modern art... there's a really neat blue painting with concentric circles, which tricks your eyes into thinking it's breathing. crazy. | 12
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what can you say? just have a lot of time to spend! because its soo packed with all sorts of great works and exhibitions! dont for get to take art classes! especially if you have children- there are a lot of things to do. | 12
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I'm from Detroit. We have a decent art museum, but nothing this awesome.\n\nThe Carnegie Museum houses two very nice museums. Natural History and Art. The Natural History Museum is very impressive and it's cool knowing that all the specimens belong to the museum and they aren't on loan from some hoity-toity New York museum. It's not huge like the Smithsonian, but it's certainly cool seeing real dinosaur bones. My accompaniment had to stifle all my Jurassic Park \""Mr. DNA\"" references.\n\nThe art section is also quite impressive. I personally still prefer my Detroit Institute of Art, but this museum is still nice. I got a little confused about how to walk around. I prefer my museums in chronological order, not cool to less cool, which is what this seems to be. The modern art is very cool, but after being at the Warhol the day before, I had my fill of high-concept stuff. There's quite a bit of Impressionism, which by scientific fact all women love.\n\nThis is great way to spend a long afternoon and there's plenty to do in Oakland afterwards. | 12
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Totally incredible way to spend an afternoon with my family - these museums have it all! Since we have a family membership (which I highly recommend), we typically pop in for an hour or two at a time, focusing on different areas of the complex in Oakland every time we go. Our daughter seems to enjoy the dinosaurs the most, but she's also intrigued by the art collection! My favorite part is the Hall of Architecture, filled with many incredible casts of facades and sculptures. Just the fact that they have casts of the Venus de Milo and Nike of Samothrace is unbelieveable - I don't think that casting of these timeless works of art is even allowed anymore. Don't miss out on the basement kid's room, because it's full of hands-on activities for the young ones.\n\nWe will definitely keep our membership current as the years go on - it's timeless, and always fun! | 12
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Awesome Dinos and terrific tour guides. | 12
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At this point, I am done. I scheduled my kids for the last 2 weeks in August and then due to an emergency, I had to cancel, which I did a month before their camp was to start. I was told they were issuing my refund, and that was 3 weeks ago. THREE WEEKS and i still dont have it. I live probably 30 minutes from the museum and could have driven there 63838484848485858 times by now and picked it up. Its just sooo unprofessional and annoying. They need to get their office together and deliver refunds in a timely manner. 7-10 business days are fine but 3 WEEKS is UNACCEPTABLE for it to not have even been MAILED YET. So dissapointed and will never use them again. | 01
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In response to the response I received from the Museum rep, I called and left a message and never received a reply as of yet, but you reponded on Yelp. This week is the 3rd week. your response stated that my refund was sent this week, if you are speaking about this current week, today is the 14th, monday and the week has just begun. If you are talking about last week, can you please tell me what day since leaving messages do not gain a response except to be contacted here on Yelp. Thank you. | 01
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We went for friends bridal shower brunch and stayed for the art. The beauty of Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh can only be described as mesmerizing. We enjoyed a beautiful brunch with flawless service. The afternoon was spent among some of the worlds best art collection. I recommend taking a tour, stopping for lunch either in the restaurant or the cafe and then finishing your day with viewing another collection. You can enjoy Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh in a day, but since the price is right why not come twice? Easy parking, friendly staff and beautiful architecture make this place one of our favorite escapes. | 12
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This collection is extensive and covers so many styles and periods, there is bound to be something that grabs you. The setting alone is worth the trip. On a clear day you can see all the way from the skyline to the ocean. The gardens are a delight also. | 12
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Heinz ketchup and pickles are terrific. It isn't worth trying to save a nickel with watery condiments. | 12
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Estimated delivery time 45 minutes actually delivery time 120 minutes.\n\nPizza Hut , a pizza of last resort. | 01
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Ordered online and couldn't believe how fast the food came. Their honey garlic boneless wings are delicious. | 12
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This is my favorite restaurant in Pittsburgh. The food is consistently amazing (I highly recommend the blackened shrimp pasta), the ambiance is great for a casual or more formal gathering, and the service is tremendous. The prices are also very reasonable. I literally crave the food from Legends....you must check this place out! | 12
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So Pittsburgh! This is such a neighborhood gem! We took my grandmother here for her 82nd birthday and had such a good time. Nothing too fancy, just good 'ole Italian food, made in the kitchen right in front of you. | 12
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Very good home style Italian... Very friendly staff. You should bring a bottle of red to go with your dinner... Worth it! | 12
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Awesome, cozy place. It has a friendly, family style atmosphere. The food is consistently great. The servers are inviting and seem genuinely happy to be there. \n\nI love going here on a whim. So if you're looking for a great new place to go tonight, try it. | 12
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Another Northside neighborhood favorite! Although the physical structure and ambiance leave a bit to be desired. The food and staff surely make up for it! The staff is always super friendly, even when you stroll in late in the evening a glass or two of wine into your night. \n\nThe food is all house made and truly delicious! The Virginia spots are one of my personal favorites. Honesty anything you try you'll be sure to love.\n\nIt is BYOB but beware of the corkage fee per person. | 12
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Small, overcrowded, unfriendly staff.\n\nThe food is okay - typical Italian fair that could be better seasoned. \n\nThere are much better options nearby, but in a pinch, it's decent. | 01
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This is our favorite restaurant, bar none. The food is terrific, the service is top notch, they remember our names and it always feels special when we dine there. I've never had a pasta special I didn't adore. \n\nI truly feel like they are happy to see us when we come in the door and go to extra pains to treat us well and we are just an average couple who aren't spending hundreds. That doesn't matter - we are their customers. \n\nWe've been by for lunch which is very competitive price wise with nearby restaurants. | 12
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I go to this place about once a month for lunch and I am consistently impressed with the quality of my meals and the service. It seems like an unassuming cafe, but the food is way above average and the waitstaff is always friendly and engaging.\n\nUsually, I will get one of their sandwiches and I am especially impressed with their chicken parmesan panini. It's obvious that the ingredients are fresh and the bread is homemade. It's the kind of meal I would expect in an New York bistro, but it is right here in Pittsburgh. \n\nOverall, this is a great restaurant if you like fresh ingredients and good Italian food. Also, the conversation with the waitstaff is always so fun! | 12
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Legends...interesting name. With a name like Legends, one would assume sports bar, but not so much. And I very much liked it that way! Let's roll into a pro/con list...\n\nPros:\n-Great, friendly service. Morgan was my server and she was super fantastic. Quick, efficient, sweet. She offered up helpful suggestions and even let me try a sample of the soup of the day before I placed my order.\n-Homemade focaccia: Mmmm rosemary! Tasty and free slivers of love to go with your meal. \n-Portions: Mammoth. From the bowls of soup to the pastas to the pies...sharing is caring.\n-Spinach ravioli: My main dish of choice. Flavorful spinach and cheese pillows of pasta cooked al dente and smothered with tomato basil sauce with a touch of cream. Damn good pasta, my friends.\n\nCons:\n-Menu items price out a few dollars higher than similar Italian joints. But, the value is here, though, because of the increased portions. \n-Restaurant set up/ambiance: Is a bit odd. It's kinda like a diner...with bare tables...and carpet...and a few random pictures on the wall. \n-No booze, beer or wine. It is BYO, but I didn't see the corkage fees listed on their menu.\n\nOverall, a solid place for homecooked Italian eats. I would sprint back to Legends just for that ravioli! Mangia! | 12
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How have I never been here before? How have I never even heard of Legends? No more. I went here for lunch and it was delicious! The location = little scary, especially if you would go at night. The atmosphere = not top notch. The food = excellent. \n\nI was very pleasantly surprised with my entire meal. The bread with the rosemary dipping oil was quite good. The salad was also very tasty. It had blue cheese and roasted red peppers which I can't get enough of and no iceberg lettuce in sight. I opted for the spinach and ricotta ravioli in a basil tomato cream sauce. It was very good. Not the best I've ever had but solid. Lots of sauce to dip more of the tasty bread in. Did I let it end there? Of course, not. I had a giant slice of apple pie with ice cream. The apples were sliced a little too thickly for my liking but it was a darn good slice of apple pie and that's coming from someone who makes an out of this world homemade apple pie.\n\nNeedless to say, I didn't get much work done that afternoon because I could barely move. | 12
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OK, so based off the recommendation of my date, I thought that I would like Legends North Shore but I left dinner disappointed and in need of a mint to mask the over abundance of garlic (salt) that I had consumed.\n\nThis restaurant is in a prime location on the North Side and has plenty of opportunity to capitalize on the growth in the area. That said, allow me to jump into some of the minuses:\n\nBeans and Greens appetizer - I love beans and greens, but was shocked by the amount of garlic the chef added. Actually, I don't think it was garlic...I believe it was garlic salt (a huge no-no) Don't get me wrong, I love garlic, but there was so much that it killed a simple, rustic dish.\n\nBlackened Shrimp Pasta - My date and I shared this dish. This dish tasted as though an entire container of garlic salt had accidentally been dropped onto the plate before being served. The shrimp and pasta, however, were cooked well. Had the chef backed off the garlic he would have presented a more edible dinner. i was not in the mood to send this dish back to the kitchen, but did call this out to the waitress once our meal concluded.\n\nThe restaurant is cute, in a great location, and service is friendly and prompt. These are all important things to me, but quality and taste takes precedence. Unfortunately, Legends just didn't do it for me.\n\nWould I go back? Most likely not. There are far too many other Italian restaurants in Pittsburgh that I would like to give a try. | 01
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Its okay, but it was just ok. \n\nThere's a $4 per person corking fee which caught us off guard. We were expecting that would be for the table.\n\nWe started with the polenta and the mozzarella. The mozzarella was unremarkable, deep friend mozzarella in breading. Of course it was good, it is fried cheese! But it was nothing special. The polenta was a real stand out, tasted home made and was delicious.\n\nThey give you garlic olive oil and garlic bread sticks to dip in the oil. This was free so I'm not complaining, but that just seemed a heavy and oily combo to me. Also, the breadsticks were covered in rosemary, and I loathe rosemary.\n\nMy friend had the special, pan seared shrip over pesto penne, and she loved it. I had this chicken dish with apricots and it was ... alright. It was good but I felt like the searing on the chicken could have made this dish excellent.\n\nOverall I would come here again but maybe I'd stick with a staple like chicken parmigana. | 01
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Very cool place to have a nice dinner. I always go for the mussels-delicious!\n\nPasta is always fresh and tasty, too.\n\nFriendly wait staff. This would be a five-star if they were able to serve adult beverages. | 12
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I ate here this past Friday evening with my girlfriend and two other dining companions. I had made 7 PM reservations for us and we arrived shortly before that to a table that was ready for us. The inside of the restaurant is actually much tinier than I had expected with as many people crammed in as possible. It probably was helped that the night we were there, there was a party of 10+ next to us. They would also order just before us understandably leading to some slower service times for us which I would guess is not the norm. Other than it being crowded there was not much else in the dining room to look, just some table and chairs as well as some pictures on the walls.\n\nFor dinner my girlfriend and I decided to start of the evening with the polenta to share. It came out cut into pieces and served with some sweet sausage and a pesto drizzle. I thought that the sweet sausage was the best part of it with the polenta being ok while my girlfriend really enjoyed the polenta. For our dinner entrees I ordered the Penne Vodka which came with a tomato basil cream sauce and prosciutto while my girlfriend went with the Penne Parma that had some artichoke hearts, roasted red peppers, olives and sweet sausage in a garlic wine sauce. Both pastas also came with salads before the meal and both my girlfriend and I ordered the house balsamic dressing. The salads came topped with many different things and I thought that they were pretty good salads for being included in the meal. The Penne Vodka that I ordered ended up being really good! It was delivered when still at a fairly hot temperature and I really enjoyed the sauce. It's only peculiar item was that the prosciutto was almost off to the side and not in the pasta which I found to be odd but I still enjoyed it. Even though I really enjoyed my pasta, I actually thought that my girlfriends meal tasted better. The garlic wine sauce on hers was awesome and made each bite of her entr\u00e9e that I had a treat.\n\nThe bottom line for me is that I would definitely head back here again. I was very happy with all of the food that we had and also loved that the prices were good for the quality of food that they were serving. | 12
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What a great place to stop for a good meal before a Pirates game. | 12
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This is hands down the best italian restaurant in the city. Chef Dan makes you feel at home in this cozy little restaurant. The open kitchen is very entertaining. I usually get one of the specials as I have worked my way through most of the menu. Every dish is better than the last. The Antipasto appetizer is always a good choice. | 12
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If I could give this restaurant a zero, I would. We were just asked by our waitress to leave because someone with a reservation was waiting for our table. My father and father-in-law were still finishing up their coffee and we had not yet finished our dessert! I've never been so humiliated. Do NOT go to this restaurant!\nTheir food was mediocre at best. If you want excellent Italian in a small intimate restaurant, go to Dish on the South Side. I will not be going back. | 01
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If you're looking for a wide array of malt liquor and/or ice beer Caruso's is the place for you. Aside from their vast selection of high alcohol drinks they have a pretty decent selection of unique beers and all of the standards you would hope to find at a distributor. The prices are good, sometimes a $1 or $2 cheaper than other places. | 12
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The best thing about this place is Sam. The worst thing about this place is also Sam.\n\nWhat was great was that Sam made me feel at home and treated me like someone he had known for a long time. He took me to the back of his warehouse, gave me a free beer to drink, and engaged me in plenty of conversation. At one point, though, he said, \""You look oriental, but you also look American.\"" I'm pretty sure he wasn't meaning for it to be offensive, and I just discounted it as his being an old man who didn't know it was no longer politically correct to say things like that.\n\nThis is not why I recommend against Caruso's, however. The reason why I'll never go there again is because Sam knowingly sold me expired beer.\n\nI was on my way back from the North Side to the East End where I live and after seeing these good reviews, I decided to stop by. I wanted a case of Yuengling, but Sam said, \""Why don't you try this instead,\"" and popped open a fresh bottle of Castello, an Italian beer. He had me drink it, all the while espousing its comparative taste to Yuengling at a cheaper price point. It certainly tasted alright, and a case of it was a couple dollars less than what Yuengling was going for.\n\nSince the Castello tasted fine, I ended up buying a case of it on Sam's recommendation. A few days later when I opened the box and drank a couple of the beers, however, I noticed that they tasted funny. That's when I looked at the label and saw how each of the bottles had its \""sell by\"" date marked out in black Sharpie. You could see the numbers underneath the Sharpie, and the dates were for well over two years ago. So basically, Sam had convinced me to buy something he hadn't been able to sell, knowing that I lived in the East End and probably wasn't going to visit again anyway.\n\nStale beer aside, there's another big reason not to go to Caruso's: Their prices are steep--$24 for a case of Yuengling. While Sam might be a more charming character than the young folks at my neighborhood distributor Pistella's, at least I know that Pistella's has significantly lower prices and actually has enough customers and product turnover that they won't purposely sell me something that's not fresh. | 01
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Awful. I didn't know how bad it was until I went to a different GE and saw how good it could be. The lines are long, the produce selection is minimal, and the store is overcrowded.\n\nThe last straw was yesterday when the cashier blew her nose, stuck kleenex up her nose, then put it back in her pocket and continued to scan groceries. When I complained to the manager, they denied any of their employees were sick.\n\nI'm done shopping at this store. | 01
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This Giant Eagle maybe the worst supermarket I've ever been to. There are thugs hanging out by the entrance and in the parking lot. The interior is dark and dank and has an outdated \""made in the 70s\"" feel. With options like this I don't have a problem taking the extra time to drive to Trader Joe's. | 01
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Scariest/shadiest grocery store experience in my life. Hubby and I pulled in only to see a few cars down, people selling who-knows-what out of their car trunk. Also this is the only Giant Eagle tht gives you a really hard time if you ever forget your advantage card and give your phone no instead (it works at the other ones just fine). Then we leave by waiting for a really dazed/swaying woman to finish wandering around back and forth in front of us, and pass by a drive-by fat cash exchange (drugs?) on our way out of the parking lot. We are definitely scared to return, and will never need grapes (or any other groceries) so desperately again. | 01
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Awful. Worst grocery store I've ever been to. To make it worse, they are supposed to open at 7. At 7:10, I was told they were \""still getting ready to open\"" and I should come back \""around 7:30\"" | 01
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The store has a weird rotting meat smell sometimes. The selection isn't amazing but there are a few interesting items here. As other people commented there are always people hanging around outside.... But they are friendly at least to me! One thing I like about the store is the proximity to my house. The biggest let down is the sky high prices that I think GE is notorious for... I miss Kroger | 01
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Zero stars? Really terrible store. High prices, THE WORST PRODUCE EVER (And no, it isn't the lighting...) and rude employees. \nNever mind the people hanging out out front and in the parking lot, who cares. What I'm truly concerned about is the vast discrepancy between this store and very nearly all of the other Giant Eagle locations in the Pittsburgh area. One would assume that there would be some quality control within their chain of stores. Truly sad that the North Side has so few options at which to shop for reasonably priced, fresh food. \n\nAlso, enjoy getting followed around by the walleyed \""undercover\"" employee. Looks like Lurch from the Addams Family. Good riddance. | 01
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It's close to my neighborhood, hence the 2 star. \nbut seriously, it's like Walmart stuff at Whole Food's price. for the same item, it charges substantially higher (~40%+) than Target -which is not even known for cheap grocery. \nI still go there because it's close, and I go for specific items on sale so it's not bad. But overall the store is way too pricy - for no good reason! which is probably the reason it gets on my nerve the most! over the years I've frequented many pricy groceries: Andronico's (CA), Morton Williams (NY), Wegman (MD), and Whole Foods everywhere - and these stores all had one common quality: they carry nice stuff! When I want to cook pretentious gourmet food, they have every ingredient ready. I don't expect every store to be cheap and carry good stuff like Trader Joe's, ergo I was never the one to oppose stores just because they're pricy. But this one is just pricy unjustifiably. You can over charge me on truffle oil and duck confit, but I'm not happy to be charged double on corn syrup and canola oil. Same brand, same item, nearly double the price. even the CVS downtown don't overcharge as much so don't say this is for the location. This is the definition of a rip off. | 01
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So I got a call from Giant Eagle asking me to give my opinion of this store. My recommendation was to burn this place to the ground. Buckle up for crappy produce, rotten fish, old meat, and security guards that speck you be stealin! This is the Gh**to Eagle! | 01
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This Giant Eagle is one of the few that only use the Giant Eagle name, but is owned independently of the Giant Eagle company. It is a franchise, which may explain why it is such a dump.\n\nTo shop here, you first have to get into the store, which means dodging bums and people selling EBT cards just outside the store. \n\nOnce inside, you have to find a cart that has all 4 wheels, travels in a straight line, doesn't make squeeky noises, and isn't wet or filled with trash. \n\nThen go to the produce department. Whenever I go to the produce department of any other grocer, I notice some of the produce has fallen on the floor, and some has rolled under the shelves. I'm almost positive that this produce is collected and sent to the Cedar ave Giant Eagle.\n\nThis store is not clean.\n\nTo its credit, they still have people who bag groceries for you, and the staff are decent, especially considering the demoralizing nature of their work environment. The location is also very good.\n\nIf the Cedar Ave Giant Eagle wants to improve, it needs to hire security to keep the parking lot clear of panhandlers, get new shopping carts, get rid of the self-checkout registers, improve their produce department, and have an overnight cleaning team. Until then, they will keep pushing me and everyone else to shop with their competition. | 01
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The only reason to shop here is that going anywhere else is out of your way. The prices our worse than other GE stores and I wonder why. The produce is not very fresh and the meats never looks good . The store never looks very clean. I was hopeful a couple of years ago when the store was refurbished and it was nicer for a while but now it's back to it's old ways. I have friends that refuse to go there because of the scary parking lot where people sell \""things\"" out of their cars and at the driveway exit. If there is outside cameras, the Pgh police should take a look. I wish there was an alternative to shop in the northside. Kuhns off Brighton rd is about the same except the prices are better. | 01
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I hate to agree with the other poor reviews of this branch, but this is definitely far from the best Eagle in the city. I'll say upfront that I never felt unsafe the three times that I have been here. However, the quality of the produce from my experience is pretty poor. The lines are always long and take forever to get through. Furthermore, the stuff in the bakery and goodies are below par. I'd recommend stopping in another Giant Eagle if you can. However, this location DOES have a Redbox, which is nice. | 01
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I've had a lot of bad experiences at this store. The employees have been rude so much that I just expect them to roll there eyes when I get deli meat. Lines are long, and there's always a crowd of people hanging out front begging for money, cigarettes, or trying to sell their food stamps. \n\nI have filed a complaint with corporate about this store before and I was contacted by a manager. I do have to say, that this manager really, sincerely cares about this store and customer experience. I talked to him for 20 minutes and he was polite and friendly. His name is Mr. Youngblood, and he urges you to ask for a manager if you're having a bad experience.\n\nProduce selection is terrible, there is not a meat counter in store, and it's just feels dirty. \n\nThis is the only grocery store on the north side, so it's not as easy to \""just go somewhere else\"" sometimes when you get off work, you don't want to drive 10 minutes to go to Kuhns on mcknight. | 01
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This is a small, franchise-owned location that caters to the predominantly low income households in the area. Selection is quite limited throughout the store with limited quantities on the shelf of the items they do carry. Because of the area in which it is located, the store is NOT 24-hours as most Giant Eagle's seem to be. \n\nThe pharmacy inside the store, unlike the store itself, is corporate owned, and it's staff is friendly and efficient. A stark contrast to the rest of the store.\n\nOnce again reflecting the relatively low income of the area this store serves, there will be one of more jitney's (unlicensed cabs, effectively) waiting outside the store willing to take you and your groceries home for a small fee. \n\nIn general, if you CAN shop somewhere else, you will probably want to. | 01
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Dave's Barber Shop is good old fashion at its finest!!!! The convo was perfect, sports and everything in between....cut and price also very nice.... | 12
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The problem with this dry cleaner is poor counter service. I have never been treated in such a poor manner - and the sad part is that this SERVICE provider doesn't care. I recommend going elsewhere. They are not worth my money. | 01
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Best Cleaner in Pgh.! If you have quality clothing , and want your clothing to look beautiful after being cleaned go to Pfennings !!! Excellent services ! | 12
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