Pittsburgh/ Food & Drinks
Published on June 01, 2020
Explore 3 best low-priced delis in PittsburghDeli on Butler Street | Photo: Kelly F./Yelp

Wondering where to find the best delis near you?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable 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.

1. Erin's Deli

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Topping the list is Erin's Deli. Located at 210 Sixth Ave. in Central Business District, the deli, which offers desserts and more, is the highest-rated inexpensive deli in Pittsburgh, boasting four stars out of 40 reviews on Yelp. 

The site can tell you a thing or two more about Erin's Deli.

"Erin Gauntner opened her deli after nearly 10 years with her catering company, along with her partner, Brian," the business says in the history section of its Yelp profile. On the menu, look for breakfast bites like turkey, avocado and egg white sandwiches, along with signature subs stuffed with pulled chicken curry. 

2. Donatelli's Italian Food Center

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Next up is Bloomfield's Donatelli's Italian Food Center, situated at 4711 Liberty Ave. With four stars out of 38 reviews on Yelp, the grocery store and deli has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for an affordable option. 

If you're curious for more, we found these details about Donatelli's Italian Food Center.

In terms of signature items, "Donatelli's Italian Food Center is a family-owned specialty food store that offers a wide array of imported and domestic Italian products," it writes on Yelp in the section about specialties. This spot offers Italian food products ranging from Italian sausage, fresh pasta, ravioli, sauces, lasagnas, desserts and more."

3. Deli on Butler Street

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Central Lawrenceville's Deli on Butler Street, located at 4110 Butler St., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the budget-friendly deli 4.5 stars out of 83 reviews. 

The site has lots more information on Deli on Butler Street.

This spot boasts another location on North Avenue, according to its website. As to what the business is known for, "This spot offers Boars Head meats and cheese. There's also soup available."


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