The Best Sandwiches Downtown Pittsburgh Has to Offer
Written by Amanda Buchman
Since we were kids, sandwiches have been a staple in our lives. From your mom’s grilled cheese to your favorite neighborhood hoagie, it’s probably difficult to imagine life without the sandwich. Whether you want to stick to basics or spice it up, Pittsburgh has plenty of options.
Alihan’s Coffee and Breakfast presents Turkish and Mediterranean cuisine on Sixth Street. This cultural gem of Downtown Pittsburgh is offering a brand new Kavurma Panini with roasted beef, mozzarella cheese, and a Turkish herb blend that will make your mouth water.
Erin’s Deli is a comfortable yet classy eatery founded by Erin Gaunter in 2004. Her company provides catering services to the Greater Pittsburgh region as well as quick bites for anyone who stops in. Order any classic deli sandwich or try one of their signatures in the K&L Gates Center.
Image courtesy of The Yard.
The Yard provides the ultimate comfort bar food in Market Square. With oozing melted cheese and a side of house-seasoned potato chips, it’s no wonder their gourmet grilled cheeses are so highly rated. Upgrade your sandwich with a battered chicken breast, thick cut bacon, or even a layer of creamy macaroni and cheese.
Corner Mercantile on Wood Street handcrafts their soups and sandwiches daily, with plenty of options to satisfy sophisticated taste buds. Their enticing menu includes spicy capicola on sourdough as well as a brie and cheddar grilled cheese on swiss multigrain bread.
Talia has a lunch menu that compares to no other, with a flavorful line up of sandwiches you must try. The Meatball Smash is sure to take your tastebuds on a trip they’ve never been before with a beautiful combination of provolone, pomodoro, and pesto.
Photo Courtesy of Bluebird Cafe.
Bluebird Kitchen is yet another Market Square gem serving sandwiches for breakfast and lunch. From cold cuts to 30-hour pork belly, everything on their menu pairs perfectly with their house ciabatta. If you feel more like brioche, whole grain, or even a baguette, Bluebird Kitchen’s got you covered.
Forbes Tavern takes your favorite comfort food and classes it up. Get your fix of spicy fried chicken topped with Nashville Hot sauce and horseradish aioli, or try a crab cake sandwich with remoulade, lettuce and tomato. Both are served on a toasted brioche bun with fries, potato salad, sautéed Brussels sprouts, or tomato and cucumber salad.
Primanti Bros. Restaurant and Bar is, of course, a Pittsburgh staple. Their Market Square location serves up fan favorites like the Pitts-Burger and Cheese and the PB Reuben, complete with french fries and coleslaw. For any visitors in the ‘burgh, it’s a must-try.
Whether you’re in the mood for beef, chicken, cold cuts, or veggies, when in Downtown Pittsburgh, you’re never more than a short walk away from your next sandwich.
