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Pittsburgh's top 5 delis to visit now

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Published on January 09, 2020
Pittsburgh's top 5 delis to visit nowDiAnoia's Eatery | Photo: Ken M./Yelp

Looking to try the best delis in town?

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

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1. DiAnoia's Eatery

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First on the list is DiAnoia's Eatery. Located at 2549 Penn Ave. in Strip District, the deli, Italian and breakfast and brunch spot is the highest-rated deli in Pittsburgh, boasting 4.5 stars out of 638 reviews on Yelp.

2. S&D Polish Deli

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Next up is Strip District's S&D Polish Deli, situated at 2204 Penn Ave. With 4.5 stars out of 235 reviews on Yelp, the deli, Polish and caterer spot has proven to be a local favorite.

3. Food For Thought Deli

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North Oakland's Food For Thought Deli, located at 194 N. Craig St., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the deli, which offers sandwiches and more, 4.5 stars out of 43 reviews.

4. Carson Street Deli & Craft Beer Bar

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Carson Street Deli & Craft Beer Bar, a deli and bar that offers sandwiches and more in Southside Flats, is another much-loved go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 139 Yelp reviews. Head over to 1507 E. Carson St. to see for yourself.

5. Erin's Fine Foods Deli

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Over in Central Business District, check out Erin's Fine Foods Deli, which has earned four stars out of 41 reviews on Yelp. You can find the deli, which offers desserts and more, at 210 Sixth Ave.

Deciding when to check out the top spots above? Fridays tend to be the busiest days of the week for consumer spending at food and beverage shops across the Pittsburgh area, while Tuesdays are least busy, according to data on local business transactions from Womply, a software provider that also helps companies build a small business marketing strategy. Last year, average daily transactions at food and beverage shops rose to 31 per business on Fridays, compared to 24 daily transactions on average on Tuesdays.


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