Primanti Bros

For the cost this is a really good sandwich. I would like to think it’s the only good thing in Pittsburgh and it might just be ;) I got their main sandwich which is the pittsburger, and the slaw could use more mayo. The bread was absolutely delightful, and the fries added a nice element to your average sandwich. Be sure to get mayo and hot sauce with it! Overall wasn’t too bad

This place happy hour is amazing! And try the kielbasa and Chz add a egg! Omfg it was amazing. this city is a foodie. so with this place I say share all food.

Dear Primanti Bros.,
I honestly can say as a life long patron, I now absolutely hate the corporate fuck hole you’ve become. I’ve waited a week to post this just to make sure I actually felt the same way.
Firstly, and I won’t dive too far in to this end of the story, trying to excuse a manager placing his hands on an employee in any way as a «management style» is absolutely ridiculous. I have half a mind some days to return to that location and use my «management style.»
Following this incident I still tried going to Primanti Bros to enjoy a Penguins game. Ya know, because, Permannys has good game specials and is a great place to watch the game. Negative. The SOUTHSIDE, yes SOUTHSIDE location was empty. It was weird to me that there was no one there. I’ve watched many games there before and it was never empty. Soon after speaking to the bartender/​server (who never told us her name, even when I asked she just walked away, so I’ll just call her the hideously mannered strawberry blond) I completely understood. I asked the beer special, she didn’t know, I asked if the Penguins game could be put on, she didn’t know, I asked for spicy mustard with my sandwich, she assured me you didn’t serve spicy mustard but then came out with it and made sure she threw it on the table to let me know she felt like an idiot.
Man it was such a pleasant experience. I can’t wait to go back! Or I’ll just go to an Applebee’s or Buffalo Wild Wings for the same, typical bullshit, corporate environment. It was one thing to expand to the suburbs and create the big restaurant but why would you turn the «legacy» stores into these spit shined shit shows? So with that, thank you Primantis for absolutely ruining a part of Pittsburgh, neigh, a part of my life and becoming the same «sports bar» in every mall shopping center. Next time I can at least go to a TGI Fridays and know that the Pens game will be on at the bar.

Visited on Sunday around 6:00 pm– my friends & I sat at the bar, it wasn’t crowded at all. They had decent drafts– I went with an amber ale. I ordered the ham & cheese sandwich & the rest of my party (5 of us all together) ordered theirs as well. We probably waited 10 – 12 minutes max for our food-​impressive. The sandwich is very good-​soft white bread, ham & cheese, delicious fries & their signature slaw. The slaw is not mayo based, it’s light & very thin which I like. The fries are really good– I usually take some off of the sandwich & eat them by itself. Although Primanti’s is good– it’s never something that I crave. Being that I’m from Pittsburgh, Primanti’s is supposed to be the holy grail of food in our town. To me, it’s not. Primanti’s is definitely good and I haven’t had a bad experience there– but personally, I never crave it and I never go out of my way to eat there. This particular location is the main one that I visit when I do– being that it’s in Southside & a good place to load up on food before a night out. If you haven’t been here, you should try it. It’s a Pittsburgh favorite, so it’s worth visiting.

The Primanti Bros sandwich is one of those things you just have to do when you are in this area. Great French bread, your choice of grilled meat, fresh cut fries, and a vinegar slaw piled high and served on waxed paper, without a plate. The sandwich is a little light on meat, but the piles of fries and slaw really make for a beautiful pile of awesome.
The corner location with unfinished interior makes for a cool neighborhood feel, but the service (staff in general) is curt to the point of being a little rude. Beers are all mainstream… some local taps would be nice.
Bottom line: this location has a cool old-​city vibe and the food is great.

Their redeeming quality is that they can be nice but don’t ask for any special modifications because they simply will not to it. As for the food, I ordered the turkey and cheese and it just plain. Nothing special about them to be honest. The bread is nice and fluffy but a waste of a meal in my opinion.

Primanti’s, oh the memories lol I love a good sandwich with fries and coleslaw! I always add egg! Ypu can’t go wrong with egg lol
This bar is your basic bar. It’s clean with nice and friendly staff. They have a nice selection of beers on tap and a good selection of liquor. I would come here for a beer while already down here but I wouldn’t come out of my way to come down here.
There were a few patrons, of whom I would assume are locals and regulars, who reached into the bar and turned the music up and poured themselves their own water. Incredibly distasteful. I would never do that!

Five stars here for an all around great and fun experience. We had heard about the sandwiches, but didn’t realize this was a great bar scene too. We showed up as happy hour was about to start and settled in with some of the locals. Great conversations, fantastic service, and plenty of great advice. I got the bacon sandwich with an egg added to it and enjoyed it. Nothing special, but a good intro to the Primanti Bros concept of putting fries and cole slaw on everything. Also had an order of the street fries which I believe had chili, cheese, bacon, sour cream, and jalapeños. Very tasty! We added on some slices of pizza and we’re not disappointed. After hitting so e other bars we stopped back by for some late night slices. Great happy hour specials.

Walked around 11pm and the waitress was very rude. She did not welcome us and very short when we asked simple questions about the menu. I’m unsure if she was having a bad night or if she didn’t like us. Lol, none the less we left.

Pittsburgh’s own «institution» certainly lived up to the hype.
I knew what to expect here and I was ready. A cheese steak sandwich (they said «2^nd most popular») was my order and it came on a piece of waxed paper and no utensils. This one was going to be full hands on.
The meat was good, the fries add an awesome touch to the sandwich, and the slaw is amazing! A local bakery supplies the bread too, so everything is so well put together!
You can not say enough about how great this place is. It’s unique, cheap, and a regional «institution» that lives up to the hype.

I don’t get how this place only has 3 stars. It’s a Pittsburgh staple and for good reason. Our server was great, the sandwiches were delicious (I recommend the turkey), they played great music, the vibe was super chill (we went for lunch) — truly all-​American goodness. What more can one ask for?

This is a dangerous place in the best possible way! The sandwiches are massive and delicious. Fries, coleslaw and cheese and assorted meats all go on top of two giant pieces of white bread. They don’t even bother with plates.
This place was recommended by friends who had eaten here and locals who I talked to. Despite being very famous the place retains its charm, local character and cheap ass drinks! Try the drunk duck. 7.50 for a giant glass of 4 kinds of liqour. (Pictures to follow)

I got the pastrami and added roast beef so yea that was awesome. The coleslaw and fries tied it all together. It was great sober I’m confident it would be even better drunk!

After a night at the bars in this area, some fries and burgers will always be fucking bomb. So this place is supposedly a «must go» in Pittsburgh. So here I am.
The burger meat is ok. Not the highest quality, the bread was not toasted which was different but very good. Their thing here is to put fries and cole slaw in their burgers. It adds an additional layer of flavor and texture to the food.
I wish the ingredients were higher quality but for $ 6.89 what can you really expect?
The bartender is really super friendly and nice. Cool chill spot.

Best drunk sandwich concept– had it
For lunch :)
Recommend adding egg to anything!
Service was quick, some people also ate a pizza slice with the sandwich!
I will be back– very interested in trying the other sandwiches!

Puck drops at 8pm, Sheri is bartending, start out here for the game then check out the rest of Carson street…

As others have mentioned by others, when visiting Pittsburgh you must go to Primanti Bros. Well, this time around we did and I can say I’ve been there. Will I be going back? Probably not. The grill and dining area is located in a separate section behind the bar.
The menu is pretty big with a variety of options, but pretty much all of the sandwiches include a ton of dry coleslaw and french fries. In fact, you don’t even have to order a side of fries, you can just take them out of your sandwich!
Be sure to try the fried pickles, they were pretty good.

I feel silly even having to review Primanti Brothers. Come on — this legendary landmark (even though it has several locations, each are a landmark in my opinion) speaks for itself.
I almost always order the Capicola and cheese. If I’ve had a few drinks, and it is past midnight and I find my way to Primanti Brothers I usually will order it with an egg on it. But the older I get I find myself there at much more reasonable times!
They claim that they are «Almost Famous». I’m here to say that Primanti Brothers IS FAMOUS. I mean, come on, Sophia Vegara just tweeted a photo of her Primanti’s sandwich to her million + followers. Primanti’s has been on the Food Network God knows how many times. Drop the «Almost», Primanti’s, because you Are Famous.
The original location is in the Strip District but you can find one almost everywhere now. Oakland and the South Side are probably closest to the «authentic Primanti’s» atmosphere other than the original location, while the newer franchised Primanti’s in locations like Monroeville or Harmar are much more of a restaurant type experience. I like my floors greasy and my sandwich with fries and slaw.

There was a line out the door at the Strip District and Market Square locations so we drove to the Southside location and walked right in on a Sunday afternoon at 1 when the NFL games were starting. We were able to sit at a table in the back and received table service from there.
It’s been about 10 years since I’ve had Primanti Brothers and it’s just as good as I remembered. I ordered the Pitts-​burger. Great combination for a sandwich: super soft bread, vinegary cole slaw that provided a little crunch, salt from fresh cut french french fries and a little sweetness from tomatoes to balance everything out.
In and out in about 30 minutes and left very satisfied. I would recommend this location if the downtown locations are busy and you don’t want an excessive wait outside. They also have good drink and food specials during football season.

When you are in Pittsburgh, everyone will insist you go to Primanti bros!
I’m happy I went just so I can say I’ve tried it but I think its just ok. The sandwiches are decently priced but I’m not a huge fan of fries and coleslaw in my sandwich. I’m fine with these sides on the side really.
I got the pastrimi sandwich and it was tasty. I had to add a lot of the hot sauce to it to get some extra flavor to it though.
It’s a great price for a decent sized sandwich and paired with a nice cold beer, it’s a great combo!