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This place is now closed :-). Best thing that could've been done with it. Going to opn in a couple of months under new management as the 61B caf\u00e9. I look forward to seeing what some new life does to this place! | 01
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Long story short - I lost the heel of my favorite pair of well-worn boots - a decade-old pair of Coach leather riding boots that were in otherwise excellent condition. I brought them in tears to Edgewood Shoe Repair thinking they could never be fixed and it would be like losing an old friend. Two days and seven bucks (SEVEN BUCKS !!!) I had them back in absolutely perfect condition, and with a free shine thrown in ! They looked as good as the day I bought them. I honestly can't tell that it had any work done on it at all - the friendly, welcoming shoemaker's skill is THAT good ! I'm now going through my closet looking for other shoes that I thought were goners as I just know this magical man can bring them back to life as well. Can I give more than five stars ? Truly a hidden gem in Edgewood... | 12
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Recently realized that I have been a customer of Rudy's for 40 years. When I was a kid we got Sicilian-style pizza from his previous location on Washington St. in Swissvale. Then when they moved and became a sub shop I got hooked on those wonderful cheesesteaks. Now I live over 15 miles away and still head over there from time to time for my cheesesteak fix.\n\nNow to be clear, this is probably not a place your typical Yelper would like. There is no ambiance. No \""decor\"". No table service. No boutique brands of soda. Nothing on the menu is \""infused\"". You'll probably want to get your sandwich to go.\n\nBut if you want a delicious cheesesteak, I don't know why you would want to go anywhere else. \n\nThe two best hoagie places in the area are less than a half-mile apart on the same street - Rudy's and the Triangle bar. | 12
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I think triangle hoagies are great for parties and tailgates. I normally order one or two battleships and all the fixings. They are huge, they are reasonably prices, they are prepared quickly, and they are delicious! I definitely will be back for more soon! | 12
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I have been a customer of the Triangle Bar & Grill for over twenty five years. They have the BEST subs ever. \n\nBUT on this trip I was buying several to share with people from out of town. They are cash only and more than happy to show you an ATM that charges you $2.50 per transaction. The employees don't set the rules but have to live with them. That $2.50 came out of their tip, they can hit up their boss for the rest. Its 2014 and they still don't take credit and or debit cards. Shame on them. | 01
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I'll make this short and sweet. I grew up in the Pittsburgh area and now have retired at the central California Coast. I have tried hoagies throughout the United States and the hoagies made at the Triangle Bar in Swissvale are BY FAR the absolute best hoagies in the United States of America!!!! When I go back and visit Pittsburgh, the Triangle Bar is a MUST stop and I usually buy a couple of extra hoagies so that I can bring them home on the plane to California and enjoy them here!!!\n\nThe Best of the Best!!!!!!!!!!! | 12
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I love hoagies, and this place has some of the best I've ever had!\n\nSaw them on a Rick Sebak doc and of course had to check it out. Totally lives up to the hype. A true gem in Swissvale. | 12
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Growing up in Swissvale, we got a battleship for every football game, birthday party, and so on.. now in my late 20's my mom and I still have a ritual of going out to shop and then to each grab a battleship for dinner at our separate homes at least once a month. In over 20 years I can not think of a single bad experience with the place, other than the long wait which I will forgive because it's totally worth it. | 12
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Great place for lunch. Excellent subs on amazing bread. Fresh, fast and healthy! \n\nBetter than any chain sub shop. \n\nHad the 6 inch torpedo. The battleship is huge!!!!!!! \n\nThey have an ATM inside and only take cash. | 12
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Amazing! I prefer it over Vincent's, as long as it's veltre's in swissvale! and it's amazing! | 12
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Pizza was fine but nothing special. The salad I ordered was wrong, though. And beware of the prices: What's on the website is wrong. And the manager and owner will say there's nothing they can do about that (except charge you the higher price that isn't on the website). | 01
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This is the closest grocery store to me, and I go out of my way to avoid it. Finding a parking spot is horrible with stop signs everywhere right in front of the main entrance to the store.\n\nEverything is all out of place and it's hard to make a connection as to where a product might be located in the store. Mind you there are in the middle of a remodel, so I may come back and make and addendum to my review at a later date after the dust settles. \n\nAs prices go, they are the norm for the Pittsburgh area. Variety, yeah, they got that covered. Tidiness, they are working on that. | 01
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This store is so gross that I was almost sick! Onions peeled and half-rotten. Squishy garlic. Dirt everywhere. I will NEVER step foot in this place again. | 01
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With the recent update at this location it is much easier to navigate the store. It's nicer, bigger and has a better selection of ready made foods. It's amazing how a remodel can make an establishment a much better place to shop.\n\nStill putting on a few finishing touches here and there, but I might actually stop in more frequently to pick up something quick to eat at the ready made counters. It'll make it easier when I'm running late after the gym to just pick it up and go from here.\n\nParking lot is still a mess, but will hardly ever change.\n\nOh, watch out too, they have applied for a liqueur license to be able to sell six packs with their addiction of a cafe...smart move Giant Eagle. Not very many places in the Swissvale/Edgwood area to go pick up a quick brew. | 12
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I really don't get Giant Eagle. They are nice enough, but pricing just makes no sense at all to me. It is close to my house so I'll drop in to buy a thing or two, but would rather go just about anywhere else for my weekly shopping trip. | 01
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I love that most of their employees make it known that they would rather be anywhere else but here. \nThe prices are higher than most other competitors but it's the closest store to us so it's easy to get to. | 01
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One of the worst Wendy's I've ever experienced. Every morning there was a 30-minute wait - after ordering - for food. | 01
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Please clean your floor properly. It feels like Crisco under your feet. Very dangerous. | 01
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Nothing special, it is Kmart after all. \n\nDeals are hard to come by, but you have to just look a little bit longer. It is true that the employees really don't seem to care that they are at work. I can relate, I did my time in retail. Although I left it when my time was due. \n\nGood for the area if you don't want to run to a nearby shopping area. | 01
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Wow. I hope that the one experience I had here was unique and not the norm for frequent customers. All I wanted to do was to buy some thermal socks (which they didn't even have any for men! ???). I just ended up grabbing the next best thing (Oddly, they did have thermal socks for women which I almost purchased). I go stand in the check out line, and I don't think I've ever dealt with slower people than those who work here (and that's saying something). Not one, but two of the registers I stood in line at froze, and the women had to wait for the manager to fix. They didn't seem to mind at all, which leads me to believe this happens all of the time. I waited for my beau who bought something after I did: another 15 minute wait. Needless to say, I will not go here again. | 01
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First off, I like family restaurants and avoid chains when possible. Sometimes that's not possible - in the future I'll avoid this one no matter what.\n\nIts always a zoo, the servers are not interested in what they are doing, and do it poorly. Food comes out of order or not at all. The managers don't care. \n\nWe actually had a waitress spill the soup, catch most of it in her hand, and dump it back in right in front of us. Then she gave it to us before thinking to ask if we wanted another. \n\nJust go anywhere else, it can't be worse! | 01
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Nothing special. Precooked meals that taste microwaved. | 01
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Normally one would think, one chain restaurant is just like the rest but I have had nothing but problems here. The staff appears to be constantly changing as does the managers which should tell you something. I've been there for lunch and dinner and continue to have issues. Here are just some of the problems that we have had: a co-worker had an entire glass of iced tea dropped on him and nothing was comped on his check; we have had to wait a very long time for our orders to be taken; I ordered the pick 2 and was told that the soup could not possibly come out first(even though I've done this before); they have argued with us over what the meal is supposed to come with to the point of us showing them a picture; and staff does not appear to be properly trained. | 01
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Worst Applebee's experience I've had.\n\nWe were seated and then waited 10 minutes to even be greeted. And then it was only because we flagged someone down. No apologies when we were finally taken care of.\n\nI needed to ask for water three times before I finally went up to the bar to ask for some. It was then that our server came over with water. We ordered soup and entrees. He delivered one soup and an appetizer claiming that was what we ordered and there was no way he misheard.\n\nAbout five minutes later a manager came over and said something to the lines of \""I understand that you've had some issues\"" I then proceeded to very calmly explain what our issues had been. You could tell he wasn't very interested in what we had to say and didn't seem to care that his server had issues. His lack of caring was apparent in the fact that while we were waiting to be greeted and during one of the many asks for water, there were several servers and the manager standing behind the bar shooting the breeze.\n\nThe food (once the order was right) was good, but the wait and the mistakes make it highly unlikely we will never return to this location. | 01
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I told everyone that I wasn't feeling this. Should have listened to my gut on this one. We didn't make reservations for our party of 7, which I suppose we should have. They had to create space for us. Like really create it. Where we were all sitting in the walkway. Knew I was in the walkway when the waiter asked for us to move so that a little girl in a wheelchair could get around. But I didn't have a problem with that. What I have a problem with is all the nasty flies in the building. And while you're eating too...it's so disgusting. The place is so freakin crowded as well...maybe just because I hate being in crowded and tight spots. \nAs far as the menu, I wasn't impressed. It took me 20 mins to find something (partly because I'm picky). But I ended up with the chicken broccoli alfredo, nothing to rave about. I wanted more broccoli than what was provided, but oh well. The lime/kiwi lemonade was pretty good though. | 01
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Another overdone steak and utterly inattentive staff! Still sitting here waiting for someone to give a care.\n\nSo, we finally got the attention of a server who was not our server, Michael. She was kind enough to take my steak back to the kitchen. Michael, our server, finally shows up 10 minutes later with a half-hearted apology and to let me know that my steak was being prepared again. He does not offer to refill our drink glasses that have now been sitting empty for 20 minutes. The manager makes an appearance and brings me a strip steak that looks rare from the sight of it. He informs me that my steak is on him and apologizes. He goes away. I cut into my steak and it's, you guessed it, Pittsburgh Rare. I asked for medium rare. He returns and I tell him that the chef needs to go back to culinary school and learn how to prepare a steak. The manager apologizes again and asks me if I want to take this pathetic piece of beef home with me! Not only is it rare but it's a cheap cut of strip steak that is loaded with connective gristle. I said no thanks. He comped my husband's meal and we left. I never hope for people to lose their jobs but the cook and the server really need some serious retraining! I will never go back to this Applebee's again. | 01
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They took their vegetarian meal off the menu. They'll make one for you especially but I always feel demanding and would prefer if they had just kept it on the menu.\n\nPlus, this one is always really quiet. Like, I feel guilty, like I'm troubling the staff. And you have to drive through an apartment's parking lot to get there. Very awkward location and atmosphere. | 01
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I have been going to Benihana's back when it was Samuri... I visit the Cleveland and Pittsburgh one frequently. The cleveland one is better but they are both going down hill at a very fast past. I keep giving them another chance and i keep getting disappointed. They have changed so many things in the past year and its for the worse. The shrimp the order they give you the food, the way the cut the veggies. Im becoming a Huge fan of Itchiban both the one in robinson and cranberry, Its cheaper and you get more food for your money . I hope Beni's changes. I even e mailed them and they didnt respond . | 01
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I like this place it provides a great atmosphere and can handle big groups. They also send you a coupon for a free dinner on your birthday and can use it anytime during your birthday month. I would recommend making a reservation as they are normally busy and it takes awhile to eat. But this is a great place to go for a special occasion. | 12
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The atmosphere was fun. Our chef was very nice and entertaining. The filet was excellent. Their salad dressing is a little harsh for my taste. Over all it was a great time. I will definitely go back. | 12
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Benihana. It's just rolls off the tongue, doesn't it? No, unfortunately not.at.all...anymore. From hence forth, all mentions of Benihana are likely to cause anxiety in my usually calm heart. I hate complaining like this. I really do. But sometimes, you just have to, ya know?\n\nTuesday evening I met a group of friends for a birthday dinner. The reservation for our party of nine was for 7:00pm. All but one of our party arrived prior to 7:00, but the hostess was curt in explaining that all party members needed to be present before we were seated, as our chef would be ready to begin meal preparation as soon as we were seated. Fortunately, the final member of our party arrived shortly and we were seated at 7:05pm. It was not until 7:40pm that first contact with our server was made. Without any apology for the delay she took our drink orders. She (name withheld because I don't want to be rude) returned more than 10 minutes later with our drinks, but waited another 10-15 minutes after that to take our dinner orders. As I was waiting I looked over at the table next to us, who were also clearly celebrating a child's birthday. At one point the mother (I'm assuming) smiled at me and said, \""I hope you get out before midnight. We've been here over two hours. We're taking our cake and getting out of here.\""\n\nUpon taking our orders, one of our guests explained that due to a shrimp allergy it was necessary to cook any shrimp ordered by our group in another area (a neighboring grill, etc.). Our server said that she would have to ask the manager, who came to our table shortly thereafter. When the manager arrived at the table my guest explained her allergy and his response was that it might be in her best interest to leave. I'm giving him the benefit of the doubt that he meant leaving the table, not the restaurant, but I'm not certain of this. Following this recommendation he mentioned that she could wait in the bar as the rest of us dined table-side. I asked him why it was not an option to prepare the shrimp at a neighboring table, but he expressed concern that other customers may require the use of the other available tables. I understand his point, but the restaurant was near-empty as the hour quickly approached 8:30pm. Finally, he offered to prepare the shrimp portions of our meals in the kitchen. I'm not sure why this wasn't initially mentioned as an option, but I'll leave it at that. \n\nOur chef Tom eventually arrived at our table. He was very pleasant and efficient during the course of our meal preparation. During his time at the table my Emperor's Salad was delivered, as were the majority of my table's sushi orders. However, two of our guests that ordered sushi were not served at this time. In fact, they were not served until a full 10 minutes after the rest of our party finished our meals. At one point, they inquired about the delay to she-whose-name-shall-not-be-mentioned, who responded that they were \""waiting for the rice.\"" When she delivered their food there was not a single mention of the delay. \n\nTwo hours and thirty+ minutes after we arrived at Benihana, we left. From start to finish, the entire evening was a terrible experience. It was ridiculous to the point that there was not even soap or toilet paper available in the restroom. Were it not for the kindness and professionalism of Tom (and the awesome company of friends), the night would have been a complete waste. \n\nMy final thought is this. The food was fine, but because I was feeling particularly piggish on this Tuesday evening, I enjoyed two California rolls from my stash of Costco sushi at home before departing for the restaurant. The difference between Costco's rolls and Benihana's...a toss up - just sayin. The good news is, this will give my friends something to whine about for YEARS to come... | 01
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I have to admit, I kind of thought Benihana was fictitious until we moved to Pittsburgh... and then low and behold, there was one right near where we live. The food is okay. There are better hibachi options in the area. The service can be okay or awful. One time, we were there with our kids and had an absolutely EVIL waitress. One of my kids isn't a big eater, so instead of ordering her a full kids' meal, we just got a side order of rice and soup. The kids' meal her brother was having came with ice cream, so when we were done with dinner, we asked if she could get ice cream as well. I don't know if she thought we wanted the ice cream free (which we definitely didn't!) but she said no, we absolutely COULD NOT order ice cream separately. You either get it with the kids' meal or you don't get it. WTF? | 01
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The sushi during happy hour is great. The wife and I eat well for $20. That's drinking pop though. Don't judge. | 12
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Very disappointing. We love Japanese steak houses and this was our least favorite meal in Pittsburgh. Nice atmosphere, service was fine, but our dinner was average to poor. The salad dressing was tasteless, the jumbo shrimp was under cooked and chewy. It tasted more steamed than hot grilled. The shrimp sauce was very thick and not that flavorful.\nOur chef ( new and slow) compulsively wiped his knives and the grill (which was dirty when we sat down) with a dirty rag? \nI guess a lot depends on the chef you get but ours cooked a tasteless meal. The sushi people ordered at the table looked good. \n\nWe are not big on the circus atmosphere of Saga, but the Wexford location does have the best hibachi food in Pittsburgh to our taste. | 01
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Love this place! Great sushi and have great sushi specials at lunch and HH. Bartenders are the best also. Marty is the man! | 12
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Many great memories and great experience at Benihana BUT last night WAS NOT! Horrible service! Took 15 mins to even take a drink order...then when I had a question about a speciality wine the waiter says he didn't know so ok no big deal, could he go find.. NO! Told me to go the bar and ask the bartender. Really?!? Then the chef came out and was pretty good although cooked everything separate starting with only onions and zucchini, where's the veggies?? From start to finish it was about half an hour! If we ate the dinner as a whole it would've been cold.. So we ate as we went. Also drink refills were a tough task too.. the chef had to keep asking other servers to assist. few and far between!! We had 3 birthdays at our table.. Not one song , which I didn't care, not one complimentary picture, no dessert was offered until another customer said something. Then the bill.. Oh the bill... That took another 15 mins!! At this point I told my family to go ahead home and I will wait considering this overall experience was almost a 2 hour ordeal. I was double charged on two items. At this point I was DONE dealing with this incompetent and appethetic waiter!!! Went to settle my bill with the manager who was nice and accommodating. Rectified the errors. And was generous with a $20 refund! I told him about the experience and all he said was \""I can take picture now for you\"" UM... I was by myself!!! No thanks! One last thing, the male greeter needs some drug intervention.. He was high as a kite and made my daughter & I feel very uncomfortable to the point of invading our personal space and staring with those glazed over eyes as he staggered to and from his post. WOW & BOO!!! And sad : ( | 01
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This is by the far the worst hibachi restaurant I have eaten at. The food is very bland from the onion soup to the fried rice (which basically was white rice with chopped onions) to the chicken (which was so pale it looked like it was boiled). Hibachi food typically has tons of flavor and tastes good because it has some grill marks and char, which none of our food had. I question whether it was even cooked on the hibachi table (we ate at a regular table but ordered from the hibachi menu). Not only was the food bad but the service was terrible. Our waiter didn't even know that hibachi dinners should come with the two sauces, he acted confused when I asked for them. Additionally, we ordered a sushi roll for an appetizer and instead of getting it before dinner, we received it after our dinner even though we saw it sitting at the sushi bar for a good 15 minutes beforehand. This restaurant may have been around for a long time but it doesn't even compare to other hibachi restaurants and was more expensive than any other I've eaten at. | 01
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This place is crappy the only veggies u get is onions and zucchinis took the server 30 min to serv us drinks then took them 20 min to take orders by the time the chef comes out already an hour just for the food and the show after we ate our waiter didnt even recommend anny desserts just gave us the chek and leave with out saying anny thing els o i for got we were still eating like wtf im still eating and so was mi family and u just give me the check the chef just left like five min ago . I recamen go sime where els n eat | 01
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This is the WORST Hibachi I have ever had. We came here for a friends birthday, and I will never be going back. Service was mediocre, but the food was the real travesty.\nYou go to Hibachi for a show, but it's not fun when the cook makes the SAME Giant Eagle joke the entire time. He also couldn't perform all the tricks that are pretty standard from Hibachi chefs. The food. Not good. My boyfriend ordered tofu and it was cold in the middle. He didn't bother to have the guy heat it more, b/c it would have just been a hassle. The chef forgot one friends meal completely and got rude with the server. Then after everything was cooked, he looked at me and asked did you eat all your shrimp. I replied \""no, you never served me any.\"" (I had ordered the chicken and shrimp.) He then sends the server back into the kitchen to get more. By the time they were cooked, everyone was finished eating. Come on. To make matters worse, when we left we saw that he was the head chef. That doesn't say too much for the rest of them. \nI don't know how people keep coming here. There is WAY better hibachi in Pittsburgh, for a lot less money. I mean honestly, I paid $9.50 for a glass of Kendall Jackson. No. \nThe best part of the meal were the cupcakes that my friend brought. Do your wallet and your stomach a favor and go to a different Hibachi place. Benihana is not worth your time or money. | 01
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My family and I have been going to Benihana for about 5 years now. We've always had to wait at least a half an hour to be seated, even when we've had reservations. In the past its been forgivable, mostly because its close to home for us, the food is okay (albeit a little pricey), and my Grandmother absolutely loves the entertainment of hibachi. But that all changed last night when we went out with a party of 8 for my and my mothers birthday. \n\nI made reservations two weeks in advance for our birthday dinner. When I called they were almost totally booked and only had a few spots left that evening. Our reservations were for 7:30. \n\nWe arrive a little early at 7:20 and I let the hostess know that we are there and she checks us in. Then we basically just wait and wait and wait. We notice the hostess turning people away, and we notice two tables who have been seated for about 30 minutes now haven't even gotten their soups or salads. By now its nearly 8 O'clock. Then my mother overhears the hostess telling someone that they are short staffed and the wait is going to be extremely long. By this point we've been waiting for 45 minutes. My sister takes a walk through the restaurant and notices there is only 1 hibachi chef working, but there are SEVEN tables seated, all waiting for food/drinks. So I ask the hostess how much longer before we are seated. She informs me that it will be at least another half an hour before we get a table, because two hibachi chefs and two kitchen chefs called off sick. It would be another hour after were seated before they would even start taking our food orders. \n\nThis is TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE. First of all, the hostess should have informed us when we arrived that they were short staffed and we would have a very very long wait. OR, the manager should have phoned people with reservations and asked if they could reschedule. Either way, we should have been informed instead of letting us stand in the lobby for an hour, not knowing that it would be another hour and a half before we would actually eat, on an evening when we had reservations. \n\nWe decided to call Ichiban to see if they could accommodate us. They told us we could walk right in and be seated immediately. As we were leaving we ran into a gentleman who was outside smoking who told us that his party had reservations for 6:30 and they still had not ordered their food! It was now about 8:20pm. \n\nOur first dinner at Ichiban actually turned out to be much better than our previous dinners at Benihana, so I don't think we'll ever be going back there. I think Ichiban will be our new hibachi restaurant of choice. | 01
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I read a few of the reviews of Mad Mex and quite a few reviewers called their food Tex Mex and I don't see it that way. I see Mad Mex as more Cali Mex with the accent being on fresh ingredients, healthy cooking, and excellent service. The black bean soup is almost fat free and the best I've ever had. (try it Joe D style with a dollop of guac on it instead of sour cream) The lime cilantro salad dressing Is amazing, I've had it on the grilled portobello mushroom salad for a meat free meal. The grilled fish tacos are every bit as good as the famous fish tacos in San Diego. The fish is grilled perfectly, plenty of home made guac, pico, and sour cream accompany this dish. The beer list is a who's who of some of the finest micro brews across the states, including many IPAs which are rotated monthly. You can watch the bartenders squeezing fresh fruits and melons for their huge line ups of margaritas flavors. This little Pittsburgh gem of a restaurant is now opening locations in other cities like Columbus and Philly. There are many locations in the Burgh. | 12
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Perhaps our mistake was going on a Sat.night in the summer .Who knew it would be packed to the gills with thirsty college students. \nLoud is an understatement. We were crammed into a little table the four of us elbow to elbow with the diners seated on both sides. \nThis already has put me in a bad mood.I never did well in Europe sharing my table with stranger and in the U.S it irks me even more \nIt took forever to get our drinks of simply water and soda. \nWe at last caught our waitresses eye and was told should would take care of us she guessed.....? What the heck she was the same waitress who took the drink order and was delivering the food next to us. \nWhen Ms.Wiffty finally brought our long awaited food it is totally the wrong order.We even considered asking if we could just keep it because we had waited so long, but no off she went to leave us for another 20 minutes. \nWhat we got at long last was so disappointing. \nIt tasted no better than Taco Bell anywhere in America.Think nacho grande with a side of Guacamole. First and last visit.We did notice on the bill she gave us the wrong check .It was for half the amount of food we ordered and was probably some poor guys check.We waved her over .Her reply was just leave the money on the table I'll come by and get it later................ \nSo we did. | 01
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Love their spicy black bean dip and their black bean and pineapple quesadilla... mmmm can't get enough of their black bean. | 12
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Not a pleasant experience. While looking at the menu, we ordered a margarita and a draft beer. The beer came in a bottle instead of a draft and the margarita had a terrible funky taste - almost a \""plastic chemical\"" taste. Next we chose to have chips and dips/salsa. We were able to choose three dips/salsas and the server brought one that was incorrect. To his credit, he promptly corrected the error and brought the right one.\n\nNeedless to say we elected not to have dinner and departed after drinks and chips. There is much better Mexican food and drink in the 'burgh. | 01
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\""Meh. I've experience better.\"" \n\nI find this fairly overpriced for the quality of food. I think that the decor of the place and the witty menu drive up the \""like\"" of this place b/c it's modern and fun... but it all comes down to the food, and it's not something I'd think about again when I leave, but I wouldn't object too heavily if someone asked me to meet them there again. They staff is nice, when it's busy they're a little slow. The food is spicy, like the guacamole and house salsa - I like spicy, but it didn't really add flavor, just made my mouth burn enough to get a second margarita (which was strong - good, but strong w/ low-end tequila, yuck.. paid the extra $$ for better liquor). The pico de gallo, my alternative to the spicy salsa, was as bland as they come so I settled on \""virgin\"" chips. Everything is just mediocre and pricey... meh. | 01
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You have no idea how badly I WANT to like this place. They are incredibly vegetarian/vegan-friendly. I just haven't been impressed by anything I've ordered there. Even the chips and salsa aren't terribly good. I do like the bar-- they have great sangria-- but that's about it. | 01
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The food here is pretty good but the service was some of the worst I've ever experienced. Our wait just to place drink orders was almost 15 minutes, had I not been exhausted from my drive in from Columbus I probably would have left then. However we stayed the waitress was slow, forgetful we had to yell for her or wave our arms if we needed anything. At one point the poor people next to us who had also received terrible Service were asked by the waitress a full 15 minutes after she placed their order if she had gotten their orders. I probably won't visit this location again on my next Pittsburgh trip. | 01
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We went to the Mad Mex in Cranberry Twp and won't make the mistake of going back. \n\nThe food was horribly hot, like they just toss in heat for heat's sake, rather than for taste. I ordered the mole chicken enchiladas and that was NOT any kind of mole I've ever had. The sauce was more like a weak, thin ranchero sauce and both the sauce and the chicken was too hot. Even the guacamole was too hot. \n\nI recognize this restaurant chain is trying to be a trendy \""fusion\"" of Tex-Mex and CA, but they failed. Luckily, they are in the same parking lot as a pharmacy so I was able to walk straight over for some Tums.\n\nIf you want GOOD Tex-Mex, go to El Campo in Monaca or El Paso Mexican Grill in Chippewa. Both restaurants are excellent examples of good Tex-Mex, similar to the styles typically served in Central California. | 01
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I have always had a hit and miss experience with Mad Mex. I love the fact that they have a great beer selection, but the food sometimes seemed expensive for the quality. Last Saturday night the wife and I went to the Greentree location, and the food was very good. My wife had a spicy chicken burrito, and my grilled fish tacos were fresh and full of flavor. Of course, wouldn't you know we had a waitress that simply forgot about us. No tea or water refill, no interest is selling me a second beer. Oh well. | 12
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Always great service at the bar from Tanya and Nikki. Great food and wide selection of draft beers. One of my favorite spots. | 12
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Southwest chicken wings -cilantro- too good ! | 12
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This place is hard to find in this crazy plaza, but the food makes it all worthwhile.\n\nThe Herb O'Vores Tacos are one of the most delicious things I have ever had. I've had them twice in State College and once here. I was tempted to try something new on the menu but our waitress said you can never go wrong with the tofu tacos and she is right. I didn't regret it one bit. I can always try making my own thai burrito or spicy buffalo wrap at home.\n\nYou get three tacos filled with fried cubes of tofu which have been tossed in a light sweet General Tso's type sauce topped with bean sprouts, a green salsa with avocado and served with lime wedges, rice, and black beans. So delicious and it all came out of the kitchen pretty quickly.\n\nI love reading their menu. The Mex-Asian dishes all sound awesome. If I lived in Pittsburgh, I would come often to try everything.\n\nThey also have Daiya cheese and vegan cheesecake always on their menu. How sweet is that?\n\nMy only complaint is that we went just after 5 and it was so dark in the restaurant I could hardly see the menu. | 12
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This afternoon I took my 4 year old to this mad mex for lunch after a great morning swimming and doing a yoga class. We had to send back our food because the chicken was stone cold (even though surrounded by sizzling veggies on a skillet). It seemed like it was yeterday's chicken. They brought out fresh food and I'm kicking myself for having eaten it. The rest of our day has been spent cleaning up food poisoning accidents and in the bathroom. | 01
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The food isn't terrible, but not impressive. I lived in LA for 4 years, so I'm super spoiled when it comes to having good Meixcan food. We got a burrito, which was just stuffed with fillers such as rice and beans..no thanks. There was nothing memorable about the taste of it whatsoever. Who seriously wants a huge burrito like that? I'd rather have a normal sized one that actually tastes good and isn't filled with crap. We got the steak fajitas, which were actually pretty decent. The steak was cooked perfectly as ordered, which I appreciate. We also got the chips with salsa and guac, which were good, but, come on, it's really not hard to mess those up! Overall, I'm just not impressed, but I guess you can't really find that great of Mexican food options in Pittsburgh. | 01
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While I LOVE Mad Mex, this one is to be avoided. For whatever reason, they always seem to manage to mess up orders and on a couple of occassions, I've just not felt well after eating there. Because it's a BB, I just keep thinking I had to be wrong about that. But after waking up in the middle of the night with all sorts of unpleasant stomach issues, I've had to write this location off. Go to Robinson instead... (Or BB, please, please get a new KM for this location!) | 01
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Gobble-rito!\n\nI love Mad Mex and all the offerings. My favorites are the Wing-o-rito and Gobble-rito(when offered).\n\nThe Wing-o-rito has your beloved wing sauce mixed in their hefty burrito.\n\nThe Gobble-rito is their seasonal Thanksgiving burrito with a side of cranberry.\n\nBoth are awesome! Schedule your training appointments or your purge because these are high-calorie affairs but worth it. Top it off with one of their signature drinks and you cannot go wrong :)\n\nEnjoy! | 12
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I think its time to sacrifice time and convenience. When we visit the area....this place always lacks the experience that we receive from ShadySide, Robinson, and Ross Park. Even though it closer to my Dad's House when visiting...its time for us to part ways. The food and service is never as good at this location. I love, love, love their tofu tacos...but this was just eh this time...it was as though the thick pieces fell apart and they were small and too crunchy and maybe just old...bleh. I couldn't even finish them, even though I cannot wait to eat them the 3 times a year I get to have them. Total Bummer. | 01
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I'm in from out of town, and I'm so surprised and disappointed about the level of we received here during a quiet Sunday lunch hour. Our waitress gave us indignant responses to every request, with visible eyerolls to things like sharing fajitas. \n\nWhen an order came out completely wrong, she said \""Sorry for the mixup, but I don't control the kitchen\"" and made no effort to correct the order. Had she showed any effort or contrition, the error really wouldn't have bothered me, but she actually seemed to act like it was our fault. \n\nIt really disappointed me to have my dad treated like this on our family meal together on my final day in town. Please train your staff better and treat customers with any level of appreciation or helpfulness. | 01
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Would you believe me if I said that I never ate at a Mad Mex until recently? I think this once again has to do with little me's disliking of Mexican-type foods and eateries. Fortunately, adult me has much better taste than little me, which means I get to enjoy Mad Mex in all of its glory now.\n\nI've been at this location a couple times the last couple of months and it hasn't let me down yet. The first time I wanted to get in on the Gobblerito trend that half of my coworkers were enjoying during November, so I ordered that and a frozen margarita. Both were pretty darn awesome - I took half of my massive Thanksgiving burrito home and proceeded to eat nothing but that and more Thanksgiving food for the next few days. Most notable from that first visit was the fact that even though the place was hopping, the service was super quick. In fact my waitress came and asked about my drink order before I'd even opened the drink menu - it was just that quick. The kitchen had my meal ready super quickly as well and I was out the door in under a hour. Pretty darn impressive considering just how busy they were that night.\n\nSince then Mad Mex hasn't disappointed. The service hasn't been AS prompt since then but it's certainly been reasonable, and the speed in the kitchen makes up for any order delays. I practically devoured my shrimp, spinach and mushroom quesadilla during my last visit - talk about a meal with lots of my favorite ingredients! Ingredients, I must add, which were all well cooked and seasoned and mixed together in the right varieties, resulting in a well-balanced and flavorful meal. I also remain absolutely in LOVE with their variety of margaritas, which are impressively strong and delicious no matter what size drink you order.\n\nReally, my only complaint is their need to play loud background noise to \""set the mood\"" for the place - I'd never want to bring a large group here because of the soundtrack they've got going. One or two people talking to each other over that noise is enough for me. But hey, as long as they've got good food and awesome drinks, I'll keep coming back, annoying background noise or not! | 12
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I love kitchen stores, and Crate is one of the best in pittsburgh. Recently I read a few articles about the dangers of non stick cookware. None of them are really any good for any of us. I won't get into what the dangers of them are, but they are real and most non stick cookware will be off the market by 2015.\n\nI started looking into enamel coated cookware, Crate has a number of different varieties and bought myself a 3 piece starter set with an 8, 10, and 12 inch pans. Like non stick, no oils are needed and clean up is pretty quick.\n\nCrate in itself is a cooking gadget Mecca. If you love stainless steel cookware, they have anything you want from All Clad, made right in Canonsburg Pa. There's Fiesta ware from Wheeling, and If you want Emeral's professional cookware , Crate has it.\n\nYou can take cooking classes here as well, they have a full service kitchen in back. Classes are limited to certain amounts due to space, but everyone sits after and enjoys the food they've prepped. \n\nIt's top of the line cookware so it has top of the line prices. But well worth it! | 12
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I attended the sushi class on Monday night. The instructors were great: friendly, funny, helpful. The class structure was good, but certainly geared toward those who have never attempted making their own sushi before. Everyone had their own station and was able to make three different rolls. \n\nHowever, I seriously question the value. The course was to be two and one half hours in duration. After approximately seventy-five minutes, we began cleaning up to go home. It should be noted that the 75 minute class time included a 10-15 minute sales pitch of Crate's products. For $60 per person, I was beyond disappointed. It seems unethical and deliberately misleading to advertise the length of the class and barely run 50% of the scheduled time.\n\nThe bottom line: good instruction, but you'll feel extremely cheated at the end. | 01
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Small store but the customer service is fantastic . I deal with the manager and the ladies in customer service area on a weekly basis and all have gone out of there way to help me out . | 12
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A very oddly laid out supermarket. the Deli isle is not very wide, the the walls are closing in on you, and they put the DIY olive cart in front to make it more cluttered. Just a poorly laid out store which is showing it's age. | 01
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Dirty and small. Not laid out well. Expired items on the shelves. Rude cashiers. Self check out usually broken. Horrible experience more than once. I don't shop here unless I have to. | 01
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Obviously, you aren't coming here because it is in any way cool, or because of the 80's decor. You got kids with you or others whose palette doesn't extend past burgers and fries. These limitations can be overlooked. What can't be forgiven, however, is the shabbiness of this place. It looks like it gets vacuumed once a week, and the bathrooms are disgusting. | 01
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GREAT Burger ! Loaded with Flavor, and ice cold beer. I normally do not visit chain eateries , but this place was close and very good for the money.\nGood job guys !\nOHHHHHHH , Did I mention FREE COOKIES ???? \nNice Touch ! | 12
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Had a beer and an appetizer, so-so. Service was nice and quick, which is about all I need with the kids. Kids seemed to like their kids meals, the usual Mac and cheese, grilled cheese, chicken fingers. Huge line at Mad Mex on Friday night, none here. I doubt we will go back, too many other choices. | 01
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This is one of our go-to spots for a night out with the kids. The food and service are always dependable. This is the best Max and Erma's I've been to in PIttsburgh. Good quality American food, and free cookies on wednesday nights. Oh, and it's almost never too busy on the weekend. Great place for kids. | 12
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Stopped for dinner there while traveling on business. Greeted by a friendly hostess, seated and ignored. After 25 minutes without a server, I left. Will not recommend to anyone else passing through. I don't know if all the wait staff didn't feel like serving one person because tips are smaller for one than a group or if they were just incompetent or just rude. Extremely dissatisfied. | 01
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Went there on my first day in Pittsburg. Wasn't the best experience. My waitress was to busy talking to her coworkers that she couldn't even give us any sauces. The food was ok but nothing to great. When I go back to Pittsburg I will not be going there again!!!! | 01
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Not up to it's previous brunch standards. Buffet has scaled back in variety and quality. Still good but no longer excellent. | 01
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There's really absolutely nothing special about Max & Erma's. In fact I would say it's probably about the most boring chain restaurant out there. No wait, Ruby Tuesdays still exists... but at least they have a salad bar... hmmm. Anyways, the only reason I keep coming back is because my husband's family LOVES to use their back room for every occasion. Ugh. Can't we just have get-togethers at someone's house like normal families do? \n\nSo since we are forced to show up for family functions I've had cause to try much of the menu, and most of it is average or below. The only thing that has been consistently good is their tortilla soup. If you're not getting that, don't bother. I've heard about free cookie Wednesday, but come on, is that really going to drum up that much business? At Eat N' Park, free cookies are a staple. Get it together Max & Erma... | 01
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Absolutely horrible service, when we entered the hostess gave an audible sigh like we were inconveniencing her with our presence. We were seated for over 10 minutes and never had a server come to even take drink orders. Needless to say we left, and we will not be going back. | 01
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I love this Bruegger's! It's like the others in the chain so you probably either like their food or you don't. (But who doesn't like bagels?) But I find this particular Bruegger's to be exceptional. The staff is always kind and attentive, and I'm in love with their tomato caprese bagel sandwich. \n\nThey're convenient and delicious - what more can I say or ask for? | 12
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Received bad service today. Got the wrong chase for my sandwich, Got decaf tea instead of regular tea even though he was told black tea. Usually you have to ask for decaf. \nHowever, lots of seats since the place was empty. We left Einstein's because it was crowded.\nThey Missed an opportunity to impress a new customer. Guess it's back to Einstein's. | 01
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Frequently get take out from this place. Food usually fairly decent. Except we found some type of flying bug in the bottom of our rice container. Called to complain and they offered 20% off our next bill and did not sound surprised by our find. Considering the money we have spent there over the years I was highly upset. But they seemed to care less. Guess I have to drive to sesame next time. | 01
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Consumer alert... rats! | 01
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This Starbucks is in a strip mall at the bottom of Greentree hill and unfortunately has the unlucky fortune of being a hangout for the most obnoxious group of men who come into the store early in the morning, nurse a cup of coffee all day, take up all the chairs, and gobble up all the free samples of pastry that the baristas offer. It's really a shame too because this Starbucks has a fireplace with a nice fire working during the cold months. In the evening when the old man unemployment club leaves is a great time to visit. If not for the \""I can top that\"" club that come in everyday and tell the same old stories over and over IN SUCH LOUD VOICES, this would be one of my favorite Starbucks in the Burgh. | 01
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This Starbucks is right down the street from my parents house. It's gotta be my favourite location in the Pittsburgh area. I read Joe D's review and laughed a bit. He's right...there are some guys who sit in there, but have you ever said hello? Have you ever asked them if you could sit down? They're totally nice guys! The baristas here are really efficient (most of the time) and super friendly. They're on top of their game and even remember regular's drink orders. | 12
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So, now that the old timer glee club has abandoned this location, I can truly say that the relocation of this 'Bucks has become my favorite. Totally comfortable location, somewhat friendly associates, no fireplace anymore but I can overlook that. Lots of comfy leather chairs, you feel totally at home here. \n\nNormal coffee and tea menu, pastry case is always tempting and filled. Parking can be a hassle, but isn't that the case with any outdated strip malls in the Burgh? | 12
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I used to love Panera but as the years have gone by their standards of both food and service has declined greatly. It's a gamble if you are going to get good food and service or if the D team is working that day and they serve cold soup and sandwiches that look like Stevie Wonder made them. I have to be deserate now to go there, like travelling on the Ohio turnpike and my other rest stop options are burger king and popeyes. Coprorate needs to improve and manage their quality control,training, and processes. It's like they came out with a bang and now are just coasting. | 01
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Panera is the best option for \""fast food\"" in my opinion. I love Panera for lunch and dinner.\n\nIt's hard to go wrong with Panera. You can eat pretty healthy here if you try. Not everything is healthy, but there definitely are options. I also like that they use fresh ingredients and antibiotic free chicken. \n\nIn my opinion, you can't go wrong with their soups, they are my favorite. Some are better for you than others like the vegetable pesto and black bean soups however, if you get a \""you pick two meal\"", you can splurge on the less healthy ones like creamy wild rice and chicken. What is a you pick two you ask? It is a meal you create by picking two items from soups, salads, sandwiches, paninis, and pastas. You get a half of each selection that you pick, which is nice to try some of their different menu items. \n\nI feel like their breakfast treats leave more to be desired and their coffee is so so. I generally wouldn't come here for breakfast. Their pastries do not have enough flavor to me, they taste rather doughy. For this reason alone is why I am giving them four stars! Other than that, they are great! | 12
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Oh, I had fun here. They just need more portapottys. It's something to do and somewhere to people watch. And the fireworks were pretty. | 12
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The food and service were very good . The food is made from scratch on premises . The restaurant is owned and run by two brothers from the Green Tree area . I admire this and always try to give my business to local family run places like this . My only gripes are the limited selection at the bar and I feel the prices for food are very expensive for the portions you receive. | 12
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The place looks like something from the Godfather - old school 1970 dark and gloomy wood paneling. Complete with crap brown pleather chairs and fake wood tables. The food was cooked well, but lackluster. I got veal picata which mostly had the flavor of flour and beef broth. On the plus, the staff was very nice and very attentive. \n\nManagement - you really need to update the place. | 01
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When trying to think of where to go for a steak dinner The Greentree Inn came to mind. I had never been here in all the years of living so very close. I was glad I chose this establishment. Food was excellent and I loved the feel of the place | 12
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Came in here just reading some reviews, figured, I'll give it a shot, they were good.\nI walked in to an empty restaurant and was worried, but the owner Frank was there to greet me and how pleasant he was. He saw the concern on my face and brought me over to family pictures showing how long the restaurant has been in business and has been a success.\nSo, not knowing what to order, because so many things looked yummy, he suggested the Pork Chop Florentine, OMG!!! DELICIOUS!!!\nAND he prepared it himself!\nI definitely, highly, recommend dining here when in the Pittsburgh/Greentree area.\nThe reason for 4 starts not 5, the wine choices are lacking but the Red Rock Malbec was nice with the meal. \nAnd Stephanie the bartender, super sweet and makes you feel like you're a regular.\nGreat place!!! | 12
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Super fast service NY style crust pizza was great and crispy. | 12
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Service wasn't very good, and their (advertised) delivery was not available (because the delivery drivers car broke down). Maybe as a sit in it would be ok but I was not impressed | 01
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Have mixed Vincent's. My meal was good (spicy pasta) but service was spotty. Another in the party had the homemade gnocchi and it was not good at all, \""tastes like dishwater\"", was the quote. Naw, that couldn't happen to homemade gnocchi, after a taste, I agreed! Just goes to show, it depends on what you order.\n\nOh yea, the parking lot, very big but some customers parked in the entrance on both sides to make it one lane and of course when we were leaving we noticed that one guy was taping his car where it had be hit. | 01
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Who knew french fries came on salads? Pittsburgh did.\n\nSalads are good. Pizza looked tasty. Service is helpful (when you can find it).\n\nThe pepper steak salad is pretty good - get it with ranch. Or instead, just get a plate of those garlic knots. They're the best thing there.\n\nAnd the comment about helpful service - when I went to pay the bill it was too windy for me to leave it out on the table. Instead I went inside and it was a no-man's land. No person working could be found for a good three minutes while I stood there with my bill in hand. I mean, what kind of place is dead empty of all wait staff, bartenders, or any person who worked there for that long during the lunch rush? Seems odd. | 12
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Overpriced, very slow service, food was decent. | 01
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Food is mediocre service is lousy. I'm sitting here right now and have been out of water and done eating for 20 min... | 01
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Love this place. Pizza is great and the stuffed peppers were perfect! | 12
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I went for dinner July 10. Tight quarters inside but nice outside covered porch..Small inviting bar. Parking lot is full of potholes. It wont take much to fill with small stones but nothing has been done for years. It would be nice for customers to the fill potholes. \nFriendly staff . I ordered a Italian Hoagie and my wife had Spinach Ravoli. Waitress was nice but never asked to refill our drinks. My hoagie was dry with min meat. Bun was OK. My wife liked her salad. Both was very avg food in tight spaces and service could have been more attentive. Probably wont go back. | 01
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I had the buffalo chicken pizza and really enjoyed it! Good quality cheese and chicken.. Hearty proportions.. No complaints ! | 12
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This is a guest review from my wife Jodi, who grew up within walking distance of the Little Pink Doughnut Shop and came here often on her way to school and on weekends.\n\n\""Best doughnuts created by man. I'm totally thinking about flapping my wings up to Pittsburgh right now at 2am to get some donuts. Super-delicious.\n\nThey usually only have doughnuts until about 8 in the morning and they are SO DELICIOUS! I used to get my lazy ass up at 6am to walk here and get some doughnuts, which is saying something because I like to sleep until 1pm. I'd be like, 'Oh, it's a day ending in Y, I need to get my ass to the little pink doughnut shop.'\n\nThe doughnuts are so good I got the school bus driver to stop. I offered to buy him one if he'd just stop long enough for me to go in, and he totally did.\n\nGo get some! Why are you still reading?\"" | 12
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Great old-school donut shop with delicious donuts. The even still tie up the boxes. | 12
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A while back my Mom bought some donuts from here and they were really stale by the next day. She called and mentioned something about it to them and they didn't even seem to care. I like to try and support local business but with an attitude like they showed I have no use for them. Doesn't seem to be any real set hours so you never know when they will be open. | 01
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So how can you write a review for the turnpike? Everyone hates it...and unfortunately I drive it frequently. Word of the wise...drive this road in the daytime, when it's not raining. You will thank me later for this advice...\n\nAs mentioned by others, this road is not in the best shape. It seems like every couple of miles there's construction. Not anyone working on site...but hey, you still have to slow down. Another issue...most of the roadway is 55 mph. This drives me insane...because in certain spots it's 55, and in others it's 65. Luckily I haven't had any speeding tickets here...but my warning, be aware of your speed.\n\nThe toll booth operators are ok, for the most part. You will get those with the evil attitudes. Like, I'm sorry I disturbed you...but lady you're the only one open. I'll make sure to sign up for EZ Pass so I can bypass you.\n\nAnd lastly...the price. So back when I was in college I frequented this road, from Pittsburgh to Philly and back. I believe the amount one way was between $12-15. Now...one way? Goodness I don't know the price...but let's put this in perspective. I now only drive the Pittsburgh/Breezewood route...and it's $12.60 one way. And this isn't even the halfway point to Philly. \n\nIn theory you can bypass the turnpike by driving I-80 but this road is impassable if it's snowing. And there aren't as many rest stops. So PA knows you have no choice...and will charge you whatever on the turnpike. \n\nFYI - prices are scheduled to go up Jan 1 2015. The toll booth operators are clueless as to how much the increase will be. One toll booth operator was snippy with me when I asked her. Oh well. | 01
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