Pittsburgh's 4 favorite spots to score sandwiches on a budget

Ineffable Ca Phe | Photo: Leila l./Yelp

Craving sandwiches?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable sandwich outlets in Pittsburgh, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to fulfill your urges.

1. P&G's Pamela's Diner

Topping the list is an outpost of the chain P&G's Pamela's Diner. Located at 60 21st St. in Strip District, the diner and breakfast and brunch spot, which offers sandwiches and more, is the highest-rated inexpensive sandwich spot in Pittsburgh, boasting 4.5 stars out of 622 reviews on Yelp.

This spot, which has operated since 1980, offers bites like crispy jumbo fish sandwiches and BLTs. Other items include omelets, waffles and burgers.

2. Café Cravings

Next up is Mount Washington's Café Cravings, situated at 402 Bigham St. With 4.5 stars out of 45 reviews on Yelp, the cafe and breakfast and brunch spot, serving sandwiches and more, has proved to be a local favorite for those looking for a cheap option.

Regarding signature items, "[This spot] offers gourmet coffee, breakfast sandwiches, hot paninis and deli sandwiches made with Boar's Head deli meat, along with pastries and tons of specialty drinks," it notes on Yelp in the section highlighting specialties.

3. Peppi's

Allegheny West's Peppi's, located at 927 Western Ave., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the affordable spot to score cheesesteaks and more 4.5 stars out of 138 reviews.

As to what the business is known for, "[Established in 1983, it is the] home of the Roethlis burger named after quarterback Ben Roethlisberger," it writes on Yelp in the section highlighting specialties. "This spot specializes in cheesesteaks and other subs and salads."

4. Ineffable Ca Phe

Over in Lower Lawrenceville, check out Ineffable Ca Phe, which has earned 4.5 stars out of 136 reviews on Yelp. Dig in at the Vietnamese spot, which offers coffee and tea and sandwiches, by heading over to 3920 Penn Ave.

NextPittsburgh described this spot as bringing Vietnamese tradition and a relaxed atmosphere to busy Penn Avenue. Look for bánh mì sandwiches, along with avocado toast and breakfast sandwiches.

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