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Pittsburgh's 3 best spots for budget-friendly sandwiches

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Published on November 18, 2019
Pittsburgh's 3 best spots for budget-friendly sandwichesP&G's Pamela's Diner | Photo: Yung Min L./Yelp

Got a hankering for sandwiches?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable sandwich hot spots in Pittsburgh, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to venture when cravings strike.

1. Café Cravings

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Topping the list is Café Cravings. Located at 402 Bigham St. in Mount Washington, the cafe and breakfast and brunch spot is the highest-rated cheap sandwich spot in Pittsburgh, boasting 4.5 stars out of 42 reviews on Yelp. 

On its Yelp page, the business describes its signature items as "gourmet coffee, breakfast sandwiches, hot paninis and deli sandwiches made with Boar's Head deli meat, along with freshly baked pastries, and tons of specialty drinks." 

2. P&G's Pamela's Diner

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Next up is Strip District's P&G's Pamela's Diner, situated at 60 21st St. It's a location of the national chain. With 4.5 stars out of 606 reviews on Yelp, the diner and breakfast and brunch spot, serving sandwiches and more, has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for an inexpensive option. 

Yelp reviewer Elizabeth M. wrote, "I got a croissant breakfast sandwich and pancakes stuffed with strawberries and chocolate chips and everything was absolutely delicious! The customer service was excellent also."

3. Food For Thought Deli

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Food For Thought Deli, which offers sandwiches and more in North Oakland, is another much-loved, budget-friendly go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 42 Yelp reviews. Head over to 194 N. Craig St. to try it for yourself. 

We turned to Yelp for an overview of Food For Thought Deli.

"New York-style full-service gourmet deli and catering business focusing on fresh, quality service," it notes on Yelp in the section explaining specialties. "We pride ourselves in offering our own freshly cooked corn beef." Other bites on the menu include beef brisket sliders, Pittsburgh-style Reuben sandwiches and pastrami and turkey triple deckers. 


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