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Pittsburgh's 3 favorite spots for inexpensive burgers

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Published on January 29, 2020
Pittsburgh's 3 favorite spots for inexpensive burgersReed & Co | Photo: Noria N./Yelp

Need more burgers in your life?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable burger 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. Peppi's

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Topping the list is Peppi's. Located at 1721 Penn Ave. in Strip District, the traditional American spot, which offers burgers and cheesesteaks, is the highest-rated cheap burger spot in Pittsburgh, boasting four stars out of 97 reviews on Yelp. 

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This spot, which debuted in 1983, offers bites like cheesesteaks, Italian subs and specialty burgers served with grilled onions, sweet peppers and melted provolone. 

2. Brighton Hot Dog Shoppe

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Brighton Hot Dog Shoppe, located at 2401 Noblestown Road, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the affordable fast food spot, which offers hot dogs and burgers, four stars out of 40 reviews. 

This spot, which opened in 1959, boasts 12 other locations across Pennsylvania and Ohio. Along with a breakfast menu, look for traditional burgers, hot dogs, chili and more. 

3. Reed & Co

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Reed & Co, a spot to score juices and smoothies, coffee, tea and burgers in Central Lawrenceville, is another inexpensive go-to, with four stars out of 31 Yelp reviews. Head over to 4113 Butler St. to see for yourself. 

This fast-casual spot was founded by couple Reed Putlitz and Angela Romano, who previously worked at fashion companies like The Row and Marc Jacobs. On the menu, look for the vegan Impossible Burger, along with sweet challah toast and soba noodle salads. 


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