Everyone loves a good sandwich, but where should you head if you're looking for a truly exceptional delicatessen creation?
You're in luck because Hoodline rounded up the best delis near you, using both Yelp data and our own methodology to produce a ranked list of the best spots to head next time you need a quality sandwich.
1. Carson Street Deli & Craft Beer Bar
Topping the list is Carson Street Deli & Craft Beer Bar. Located at 1507 E. Carson St. in Southside Flats, the deli and bar, is the highest rated deli in Pittsburgh, boasting 4.5 stars out of 112 reviews on Yelp.
Yelper Megan G. wrote, "Such great deli sandwiches, sides, and occasionally I'll try one of the desserts they have available ... The Club sandwich is my go-to, great meat ratio and the bread is perfect."
"I was surprised by the broad selection of inventive sandwiches here," Karolyn A. added. "The Dizzy Lizzy, with its curried chicken, dried cranberries, and amazing slaw is my solid go-to, but everything I've tried is fantastic."
The Donnie Brasco (buffalo chicken, egg salad and hot pickled peppers) is another popular menu item.
2. Deli On Butler Street
Next up is Central Lawrenceville's Deli on Butler Street, situated at 4034 Butler St. With 4.5 stars out of 70 reviews on Yelp, the deli is a proven local favorite.
"My favorite sandwich is the Cobb on Bread," wrote Yelper Wes N. "It's the best. All their ingredients seem really fresh, and the bread they use is really good."
3. North Shore Deli
East Allegheny's North Shore Deli, located at 539 E. Ohio St., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the deli five stars out of 25 reviews.
"Each sandwich (named after Pittsburgh streets) is freshly prepared," wrote reviewer Gregory S. "They slice the meat immediately after you order so you may have a short wait. The sandwiches are large, so go hungry and don't worry about breaking the bank."
4. Salim's Middle Eastern Food Store
Salim's Middle Eastern Food Store, a deli in Bloomfield, is another much-loved go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 48 Yelp reviews. Head over to 4705 Centre Ave. to see for yourself.
Here's what Yelper Jennifer R. had to write:
"I went with my mom and tried the chicken pita sandwich, the kibbeh, and the tabbouleh. Everything was excellent and full of flavor. Price was very affordable, ingredients very fresh."
5. Smallman Street Deli
Over in Squirrel Hill South, check out Smallman Street Deli, which has earned four stars out of 121 reviews on Yelp. You can find the deli at 1912 Murray Ave.
Binnan O. left this review on Yelp:
"I'll say this was probably one of the best deli sandwiches I've had in town. Smallman fills the need for a good deli sandwich joint open all week long. Their sandwiches are piled high and their corned beef and pastrami are all delicious. They slice their meats super thin so it falls apart in your mouth, and they're heated through without steaming so the flavor isn't diluted at all."
