Cheap Pittsburgh Restaurants
Cheapism's editors recommend the best cheap Pittsburgh restaurants on foursquare. Here is the complete list:
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La Gourmandine
4605 Butler St.Pittsburgh, PA 15201
Neighborhood: Lawrenceville
Phone #: 412-682-2210
URL: www.lagourmandinebakery.com
Classic French bakery with scrumptious pastries, breads and more! Food is always fresh and beautifully presented. Features incredibly cheap daily specials such as coffee and a pastry for just $3.
Pasta Too
5260 Library RdPittsburgh, PA 15102
Neighborhood: Bethel Park
Phone #: 412-831-3400
Quaint restaurant w/a full crowd every night for good reason - exceptional Italian food for a reasonable price. Try the Gnocchi ($8.95) and definitely get the breadsticks ($3.50). Servings are huge!
Peppi's
927 Western AvePittsburgh, PA 15233
Neighborhood: North Side
Phone #: 412-231-9009
URL: www.peppisubs.com
A local favorite serving up loaded subs. Has an extra large menu as well as a catering menu & even fund raising subs. One must try is The Roethlisburger (The #7, $7.26) w/sausage, burger, egg & more!
Eat n' Park
1816 Murray AvePittsburgh, PA 15217
Neighborhood: Squirrel Hill South
Phone #: 412-422-7203
URL: www.eatnpark.com
Around since 1949 it's the area's 1st carhop - hence the name. Since then it has pleased all types of diners w/its classic American fare for cheap prices. Try the breakfast bar, kids <5 eat free.
Max's Allegheny Tavern
537 Suismon St.Pittsburgh, PA 15212
Neighborhood: North Side
Phone #: 412-231-1899
URL: www.maxsalleghenytavern.com
Good German eats, wonderful selection of local beers & cheap appetizers during happy hour. Bread w/apple butter is served before meals. Try the best potato pancakes in town!
Smiling Banana Leaf
5901 Bryant St.Pittsburgh, PA 15206
Neighborhood: Morningside
Phone #: 412-362-3200
URL: www.smilingbananaleaf.com
Intimate, cozy, homey feeling Thai restaurant with impeccable service. Serves up truly spicy food bursting with flavor. Try the Red Curry or the Pad Thai you won’t go wrong!
Mike and Tony’s Gyros
1414 E Carson StPittsburgh, PA 15203
Neighborhood: South Side
Phone #: 412-431-2299
URL: www.mikeandtonysgyros.com
Scrumptious Greek fare, especially the large, overstuffed gyros served on fresh pitas w/hot and flavorful meat. Get the Gyro Special ($6.08) it comes with fries and a drink. Fast, no fuss restaurant.
Lu Lu’s Noodles
400 S Craig StPittsburgh, PA 15213
Neighborhood: Oakland
Phone #: 412-687-7777
An energetic restaurant w/fast & healthy Americanized Asian fare. Food is well seasoned, portions are huge and the price is cheap! Classic options available such as rice bowls ($6.50).
P&G Pamela’s Diner
5527 Walnut StreetPittsburgh, PA 15232
Neighborhood: Shadyside
Phone #: 412-683-1003
URL: www.pamelasdiner.com
Award winning hotcakes & other breakfast items for < $10 per meal. Hotcakes are like crepes & depending on what you order stuffed w/tasty fillings like strawberries. They also serves lunch options and have multiple locations.
Dor-Stop
1430 Potomac AvePittsburgh, PA 15216
Neighborhood: Dormont
Phone #: 412-561-9320
Classic diner & local favorite serving breakfast & lunch. Try some of the best pancakes in town ($3.99 for 3) or try Lori's Stuffed Raspberry French Toast, which comes w/a choice of meat ($6.99).
Primanti Bros.
46 18th StreetPittsburgh, PA 15222
Neighborhood: Strip District
Phone #: 412-263-2142
URL: www.primantibros.com
Featured on Man vs. Food, Primanti Bros. is open 24/7 and features "Almost Famous" overstuffed sandwiches. These sandwiches are stuffed with everything including French fries and cole slaw ($5.29+).
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