If you want Thai food, the Northside has it. If you want Italian, the Northside has it. If you want Middle Eastern, Irish, Mexican, you guessed it, the Northside has it. Sometimes though, I just want some good ol' fashion American comfort food and that's when I turn to the Allegheny Sandwich Shoppe. A breakfast and lunch spot located on Western Ave, the Allegheny Sandwich Shop makes delicious, straight forward breakfast classics, home made soups, a damn fine chili, and awesome sandwiches. I'll even go as far to say that they make the best rueben in the city. One thing that I love about this place is that for the most part you can order anything on the menu at any time during the day. I've been know to wake up on a Saturday morning feeling less stellar. Knowing that I can come here and get a coffee, water, and a hot roast beef sandwich with fries and gravy at 9:30 in the morning makes the occasional hangover a hell of a lot easier to deal with. Do yourself a favor some beautiful weekend and come to the Northside, go for a walk through the park, and come to Allegheny Sandwich Shop to satisfy whatever craving you may have.
(4)
Katie K.
A lot of places claim to be the 'best breakfast in town', so I passed this one too many times. This is perfect home cooking on the run, with fresh bread, farm fresh eggs, and ingredients. It's not the fancy bunch spot with the fancy price tag, but it is affordable real food. Daily soups (3) are also very good. Chowder is very creamy and less clamy.
(5)
Todd S.
Yum! You know when it's lunchtime and you are looking for the perfect kind of regular joe diner type experience? Nothing fancy but solid eats at a decent price? You've found it! This place is exactly what it looks like, only better! Soup, sandwiches, burgers, salads, breakfast all day (actually 2:30, when they close), except the quality of the ingredients and care taken with prep is a notch better than you'd expect. All the food is really good, with fast friendly service to boot. I'd like to try other places on this block, but it's hard not to go here every time lunch rolls around!
(5)
Joe S.
Great service and good food. Burger was quality and only $4.25. Great lunch spot.
(4)
Jim C.
Friendly atmosphere and very good service. But the Reuben sandwich didn't have very much meat, a disappointment since the other ingredients were plentiful.
(2)
Heather Rastetter K.
This place is adorable! It's the small and cozy kind of place you expect to see in a Hallmark Christmas movie. And it's the kind of place that you can easily find yourself becoming a 'regular'. The staff were really nice,service was fast and the food was delicious and cheap. I will definitely be back!
(5)
Kelly B.
Never have I ever encountered more rude people ... Opening day of Pittsburgh pirates and go into get drinks and to use the restroom and I am told that I have to buy more then a drink to use the facilities....simply told the ignorant people I will go down the block to spend my money. Rudest Pittsburghers EVER
(1)
Lindsay M.
I cannot say enough good things about this place! They don't have gourmet sandwiches or breakfast, but they have such an old fashioned feel to the restaurant, and they serve the staples, and do it well. We've gone for breakfast and it was amazing. The best part?? They GRIND their own coffee there, so they have the best coffee of any breakfast place I've tried. They have an amazing reuben sandwich (with REAL turkey in it, which isn't standard, but was an amazing addition to this classic!) and their omelettes are great. But that COFFEE! This is our favorite place for a saturday morning, lazy, affordable breakfast. We just went back for lunch and their bread is really great - solid and sturdy! The sandwiches have a good amount of meat in them, the BLT was really good (we added an egg) and the bacon was crisp and copious. Their brewed iced tea is to die for - so refreshing! To make it even better, their staff is excellent. We're always seated really quickly, and we've been waited on twice by Joy who is utterly delightful. If you're having a bad day, you might as well go down there, get a cup of coffee and talk to Joy - she is such a ray of sunshine, so helpful and really courteous. All in all, we ADORE this place. It is nothing fancy, but it is solid, secure, quaint and everything you could want for a great lunch under $20.
(5)
Nena U.
I had the "Cracked Peppercorn" burger today. The beef was no doubt fresh and was cooked just right. It was a "tasty burger". The menu states "best burgers in town". It is a good burger don't get me wrong but I still haven't found the best. The burger was pretty big - not bad for the price $4.95. French fries are an additional $2.50. The fries were good - cooked just right and with a side of gravy they were even better! Perfect dipping size. Yes.. I will no doubt be visiting again or takeout. Two thumbs up.
(3)
Jake M.
Great little shop, awesome food, large portions at a good price. Everyone is very friendly. Not one of those normal downtown shops where everyone is shoulder to shoulder moving like cattle. I had the blue cheese burger and chili cheese fries. Good luck with that. The chili cheese fries were probably 2lbs and the burger was at least a 1/2lb patty on a large buttery toasty bun sided with chips and pickle. I did what little damage I could do to this meal and grabbed a to go bag. The blue cheese burger was great. The broil it with the cheese on to brown it a bit. The chili cheese fries were real chili topped with a few slices of American cheese. I was a little off put about their cheese choice but it turned out pretty good. All in all this place is legit and I will be returning soon
(4)
Camellia B.
First time here and everyone was so friendly! Took my little man and they were so kind to him and treated him with respect. We got the lunch express with turkey sandwich and salad. Everything was fresh and healthy. The cottage cheese was great too. Totally recommend this place!
(5)
Laura M.
I know this phrase is overused on Yelp, but this place is a hidden gem! If you're looking for a cute little place on the North Side to grab some casual, delicious diner-style breakfast or lunch eats, look no further! CM and I stopped by yesterday at 12:30pm for lunch on the way to the Mattress Factory, since we didn't have cash, ruling out my first choice (Wilson's BBQ). Despite being my second choice, this sweet little sandwich shoppe (love the old-timey spelling, BTW!) exceeded our expectations. Based on the recommendation of our waitress, I ordered the blueberry pancake special ($5.09), and a side order of home fries ($1.50). My order came with three good-sized pancakes packed with delicious, juicy whole blueberries, topped with a ribbon of whipped cream. The last time I received pancakes with this many blueberries was at Dutch Eating Place in RTM in Philly! The pancakes themselves were of a nice consistency--not too thick or thin, or too light or heavy--just right. My only wish was that there was more whipped cream--but then again, my waistline is thanking me for not flagging down the waitress to ask for more. The home fries were cooked just right, with a hint of crispness on the outside, and were further enhanced by some additional salt/pepper seasoning and hot sauce. CM ordered the chicken breast sandwich, Cajun style ($6.95), which was topped with lettuce and tomatoes, and came with a side of chips and a mayonnaise-y dipping sauce. Because he was still feeling under the weather, I didn't sample it, but he was very pleased with it--although he did tell me it wasn't very spicy. (But then again, this is Bland-burgh...) Despite our arrival half an hour before closing, our waitress was convivial, assuring us that we could take our time eating and not rushing us out the door. Based on their interactions with the employees, many of the other customers appeared to be regulars, which speaks well of this place's loyalty among the locals. I only wish they were open past 1pm on Saturdays, since it would be nice to be able to feast on breakfast food and sandwiches later into the afternoon. Our check came to $13.54--extremely reasonable, in light of the quality of the food received. Personally, I think this place is much better than Peppi's. 4.5 stars.
(4)
Steve C.
This is a cozy place that feels very local, but was extremely welcoming to us and our young (~2) daughter. There weren't any tables available when we arrived but they noticed us right away and let us know a good place to wait. They gave our daughter crackers to keep her entertained for the couple minutes until a table was available. The food was very tasty, came in good time and was very affordable. There wasn't a kids menu but they had grilled cheese which works just fine for us. I had the Italian sub and my wife had the Dagwood, both excellent. We are really glad we found this place after visiting the National Aviary (less than a mile away) and would definitely recommend it. :)
(5)
Tyoko B.
I love discovering new places in our beautiful city! My visit to the Allegheny Sandwich Shoppe was the result of me having to wait on someone that had an appointment nearby. I wanted breakfast really really bad. Like, I really really wanted it. You know that feeling when you just want what you want, right? Of course, I come here to see what my trusted Yelp buddys have to say about the good eats in the area. I take a look at the comments for this place and I'm sold. Parking in this area is never good, nor easy to figure out. I know the sign says free parking across the street but, yeah, I just didn't get it. Anyway, I ended up parking in the alley that is right beside the restaurant...problem solved. I walked in and was immediately greeted by a smiling lady behind the counter. The place is clean and cozy. It's small but not uncomfortable...it's just right. I asked where I should sit and she told me to sit wherever I liked. She gave me a menu and I took a gander at all of the yummy offerings. I decided to go with my first craving, which was breakfast. They have breakfast bowls, combos, omelets, a la carte items, etc. I was really surprised to see steak, eggs, potatoes and toast for under $9 and I was tempted but I ended up going for the swiss and mushroom omelet that came with home fries (made with red potatoes:), toast and coffee. While the food was good, it wasn't very hot when it arrived which is my only reason for deducting a star. I overheard another patron ask if her food could be warmed up in the microwave so it might just be a timing thing. The coffee was DELICIOUS and the waitress was on her game, checking in with me periodically and keeping my cup filled. While I was eating, the waitress and hostess were talking to all of us diners and it was very light hearted and fun. They really made me feel welcomed here. My meal was less than $6 and it was a nice sized portion and I ended up taking half of it home. It goes without saying, I will be back. Hopefully to try one of the burgers or specials on the menu or...maybe I'll grab a cup of Joe. Yes, it was really that good!
(4)
Angel J.
If you have a complaint, don't let them know about it. Cooks put pieces of burnt burnt burnt in my food. The burnt in the picture was rolled up in my omelette! It was only after I mentioned that an item on the menu was not included in the omelette. I had been getting breakfast 2-3 times a week for a few months... then this happened. I was always nice and never had an issue. Maybe i was coming back to often and was too particular asking for extra cheese each time.... I think they may not have liked the color of my skin and my frequency of my visits so they burnt the food. Not many Black people eat there.... so.... maybe they were trying to keep me out! It worked!
(1)
Cait V.
Work nearby, and have never had a bad meal here. Great price, friendly staff! I'm so happy I found this little place. One of the Northside's hidden gems. Highly recommend
(5)
Victoria C.
What a perfect little place to come to for lunch. The food is all very tasty and reasonably priced. For all of you chili lovers out there, I would suggest the chili 100%! I will definitely be back.
Takes Reservations : No Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Accepts Bitcoin : No Good For : Breakfast, Brunch Parking : Private Lot Bike Parking : No Wheelchair Accessible : Yes Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Casual Noise Level : Average Alcohol : No Outdoor Seating : No Wi-Fi : No Has TV : Yes Dogs Allowed : No Waiter Service : Yes Caters : Yes
Alex W.
If you want Thai food, the Northside has it. If you want Italian, the Northside has it. If you want Middle Eastern, Irish, Mexican, you guessed it, the Northside has it. Sometimes though, I just want some good ol' fashion American comfort food and that's when I turn to the Allegheny Sandwich Shoppe. A breakfast and lunch spot located on Western Ave, the Allegheny Sandwich Shop makes delicious, straight forward breakfast classics, home made soups, a damn fine chili, and awesome sandwiches. I'll even go as far to say that they make the best rueben in the city. One thing that I love about this place is that for the most part you can order anything on the menu at any time during the day. I've been know to wake up on a Saturday morning feeling less stellar. Knowing that I can come here and get a coffee, water, and a hot roast beef sandwich with fries and gravy at 9:30 in the morning makes the occasional hangover a hell of a lot easier to deal with. Do yourself a favor some beautiful weekend and come to the Northside, go for a walk through the park, and come to Allegheny Sandwich Shop to satisfy whatever craving you may have.
(4)Katie K.
A lot of places claim to be the 'best breakfast in town', so I passed this one too many times. This is perfect home cooking on the run, with fresh bread, farm fresh eggs, and ingredients. It's not the fancy bunch spot with the fancy price tag, but it is affordable real food. Daily soups (3) are also very good. Chowder is very creamy and less clamy.
(5)Todd S.
Yum! You know when it's lunchtime and you are looking for the perfect kind of regular joe diner type experience? Nothing fancy but solid eats at a decent price? You've found it! This place is exactly what it looks like, only better! Soup, sandwiches, burgers, salads, breakfast all day (actually 2:30, when they close), except the quality of the ingredients and care taken with prep is a notch better than you'd expect. All the food is really good, with fast friendly service to boot. I'd like to try other places on this block, but it's hard not to go here every time lunch rolls around!
(5)Joe S.
Great service and good food. Burger was quality and only $4.25. Great lunch spot.
(4)Jim C.
Friendly atmosphere and very good service. But the Reuben sandwich didn't have very much meat, a disappointment since the other ingredients were plentiful.
(2)Heather Rastetter K.
This place is adorable! It's the small and cozy kind of place you expect to see in a Hallmark Christmas movie. And it's the kind of place that you can easily find yourself becoming a 'regular'. The staff were really nice,service was fast and the food was delicious and cheap. I will definitely be back!
(5)Kelly B.
Never have I ever encountered more rude people ... Opening day of Pittsburgh pirates and go into get drinks and to use the restroom and I am told that I have to buy more then a drink to use the facilities....simply told the ignorant people I will go down the block to spend my money. Rudest Pittsburghers EVER
(1)Lindsay M.
I cannot say enough good things about this place! They don't have gourmet sandwiches or breakfast, but they have such an old fashioned feel to the restaurant, and they serve the staples, and do it well. We've gone for breakfast and it was amazing. The best part?? They GRIND their own coffee there, so they have the best coffee of any breakfast place I've tried. They have an amazing reuben sandwich (with REAL turkey in it, which isn't standard, but was an amazing addition to this classic!) and their omelettes are great. But that COFFEE! This is our favorite place for a saturday morning, lazy, affordable breakfast. We just went back for lunch and their bread is really great - solid and sturdy! The sandwiches have a good amount of meat in them, the BLT was really good (we added an egg) and the bacon was crisp and copious. Their brewed iced tea is to die for - so refreshing! To make it even better, their staff is excellent. We're always seated really quickly, and we've been waited on twice by Joy who is utterly delightful. If you're having a bad day, you might as well go down there, get a cup of coffee and talk to Joy - she is such a ray of sunshine, so helpful and really courteous. All in all, we ADORE this place. It is nothing fancy, but it is solid, secure, quaint and everything you could want for a great lunch under $20.
(5)Nena U.
I had the "Cracked Peppercorn" burger today. The beef was no doubt fresh and was cooked just right. It was a "tasty burger". The menu states "best burgers in town". It is a good burger don't get me wrong but I still haven't found the best. The burger was pretty big - not bad for the price $4.95. French fries are an additional $2.50. The fries were good - cooked just right and with a side of gravy they were even better! Perfect dipping size. Yes.. I will no doubt be visiting again or takeout. Two thumbs up.
(3)Jake M.
Great little shop, awesome food, large portions at a good price. Everyone is very friendly. Not one of those normal downtown shops where everyone is shoulder to shoulder moving like cattle. I had the blue cheese burger and chili cheese fries. Good luck with that. The chili cheese fries were probably 2lbs and the burger was at least a 1/2lb patty on a large buttery toasty bun sided with chips and pickle. I did what little damage I could do to this meal and grabbed a to go bag. The blue cheese burger was great. The broil it with the cheese on to brown it a bit. The chili cheese fries were real chili topped with a few slices of American cheese. I was a little off put about their cheese choice but it turned out pretty good. All in all this place is legit and I will be returning soon
(4)Camellia B.
First time here and everyone was so friendly! Took my little man and they were so kind to him and treated him with respect. We got the lunch express with turkey sandwich and salad. Everything was fresh and healthy. The cottage cheese was great too. Totally recommend this place!
(5)Laura M.
I know this phrase is overused on Yelp, but this place is a hidden gem! If you're looking for a cute little place on the North Side to grab some casual, delicious diner-style breakfast or lunch eats, look no further! CM and I stopped by yesterday at 12:30pm for lunch on the way to the Mattress Factory, since we didn't have cash, ruling out my first choice (Wilson's BBQ). Despite being my second choice, this sweet little sandwich shoppe (love the old-timey spelling, BTW!) exceeded our expectations. Based on the recommendation of our waitress, I ordered the blueberry pancake special ($5.09), and a side order of home fries ($1.50). My order came with three good-sized pancakes packed with delicious, juicy whole blueberries, topped with a ribbon of whipped cream. The last time I received pancakes with this many blueberries was at Dutch Eating Place in RTM in Philly! The pancakes themselves were of a nice consistency--not too thick or thin, or too light or heavy--just right. My only wish was that there was more whipped cream--but then again, my waistline is thanking me for not flagging down the waitress to ask for more. The home fries were cooked just right, with a hint of crispness on the outside, and were further enhanced by some additional salt/pepper seasoning and hot sauce. CM ordered the chicken breast sandwich, Cajun style ($6.95), which was topped with lettuce and tomatoes, and came with a side of chips and a mayonnaise-y dipping sauce. Because he was still feeling under the weather, I didn't sample it, but he was very pleased with it--although he did tell me it wasn't very spicy. (But then again, this is Bland-burgh...) Despite our arrival half an hour before closing, our waitress was convivial, assuring us that we could take our time eating and not rushing us out the door. Based on their interactions with the employees, many of the other customers appeared to be regulars, which speaks well of this place's loyalty among the locals. I only wish they were open past 1pm on Saturdays, since it would be nice to be able to feast on breakfast food and sandwiches later into the afternoon. Our check came to $13.54--extremely reasonable, in light of the quality of the food received. Personally, I think this place is much better than Peppi's. 4.5 stars.
(4)Steve C.
This is a cozy place that feels very local, but was extremely welcoming to us and our young (~2) daughter. There weren't any tables available when we arrived but they noticed us right away and let us know a good place to wait. They gave our daughter crackers to keep her entertained for the couple minutes until a table was available. The food was very tasty, came in good time and was very affordable. There wasn't a kids menu but they had grilled cheese which works just fine for us. I had the Italian sub and my wife had the Dagwood, both excellent. We are really glad we found this place after visiting the National Aviary (less than a mile away) and would definitely recommend it. :)
(5)Tyoko B.
I love discovering new places in our beautiful city! My visit to the Allegheny Sandwich Shoppe was the result of me having to wait on someone that had an appointment nearby. I wanted breakfast really really bad. Like, I really really wanted it. You know that feeling when you just want what you want, right? Of course, I come here to see what my trusted Yelp buddys have to say about the good eats in the area. I take a look at the comments for this place and I'm sold. Parking in this area is never good, nor easy to figure out. I know the sign says free parking across the street but, yeah, I just didn't get it. Anyway, I ended up parking in the alley that is right beside the restaurant...problem solved. I walked in and was immediately greeted by a smiling lady behind the counter. The place is clean and cozy. It's small but not uncomfortable...it's just right. I asked where I should sit and she told me to sit wherever I liked. She gave me a menu and I took a gander at all of the yummy offerings. I decided to go with my first craving, which was breakfast. They have breakfast bowls, combos, omelets, a la carte items, etc. I was really surprised to see steak, eggs, potatoes and toast for under $9 and I was tempted but I ended up going for the swiss and mushroom omelet that came with home fries (made with red potatoes:), toast and coffee. While the food was good, it wasn't very hot when it arrived which is my only reason for deducting a star. I overheard another patron ask if her food could be warmed up in the microwave so it might just be a timing thing. The coffee was DELICIOUS and the waitress was on her game, checking in with me periodically and keeping my cup filled. While I was eating, the waitress and hostess were talking to all of us diners and it was very light hearted and fun. They really made me feel welcomed here. My meal was less than $6 and it was a nice sized portion and I ended up taking half of it home. It goes without saying, I will be back. Hopefully to try one of the burgers or specials on the menu or...maybe I'll grab a cup of Joe. Yes, it was really that good!
(4)Angel J.
If you have a complaint, don't let them know about it. Cooks put pieces of burnt burnt burnt in my food. The burnt in the picture was rolled up in my omelette! It was only after I mentioned that an item on the menu was not included in the omelette. I had been getting breakfast 2-3 times a week for a few months... then this happened. I was always nice and never had an issue. Maybe i was coming back to often and was too particular asking for extra cheese each time.... I think they may not have liked the color of my skin and my frequency of my visits so they burnt the food. Not many Black people eat there.... so.... maybe they were trying to keep me out! It worked!
(1)Cait V.
Work nearby, and have never had a bad meal here. Great price, friendly staff! I'm so happy I found this little place. One of the Northside's hidden gems. Highly recommend
(5)Victoria C.
What a perfect little place to come to for lunch. The food is all very tasty and reasonably priced. For all of you chili lovers out there, I would suggest the chili 100%! I will definitely be back.
(5)