What we thought about the Food in Pittsburgh...

[@TheDetourDuo]

What's your favorite restaurant in Pittsburgh? Ours was Oak Hill! 🔔 Help our channel grow🔔: kzbin.info

[@nathanwest2957]

I work at Oak Hill Post and we had customers come into today and show us this video and explain that’s why they came in to visit. Appreciate the love!

[@TheDetourDuo]

@@nathanwest2957 that's so awesome! Everyone with your staff is so nice, and the food is amazing! Glad we can give you all some support!

[@earlviney5212]

Vincent's pizza park forest hills

[@loganrosepiler2005]

The Commoner, Roland’s, Fogo de Chão are amazing choices

[@YaJagoff]

Next time in town, give us a holla! Would love to have you on our podcast

[@higherho1540]

Pittsburghs food scene is a-lot more diverse than burgers, fries, and your typical items you can get at quick service type restaurants. The Japanese food is awesome, Nigerian, Thai, Indian, Italian, Polish, German. So many choices and will take a long time to go through them all. Also, Pittsburgh has a-lot of fine dinging options with some of the best buildings for restaurants. One of my favorite fine dining is called the grand concourse (you can get lunch and other items here as well). It was built from an old 1900’s grand train station. I put Pittsburghs food scene on par if not better than Phillys, thats for sure.

[@TheDetourDuo]

This is all good info to know. Thank you for watching!

[@mitchellspencer9213]

I totally agree. There's some very fine dining establishments here with some amazing views of the city based in skyscraper buildings. All of the ethnicity of restaurants isn't on par, as African cuisine here is basically non-existent but every other ethnicities you mentioned have establishments, especially the Asian eateries.

[@timreeves8937]

Most Pittsburghers say Primantis is "okay" because they been there like a 100 times. It is probably one the best "signature" food that is synonymous with a city, and I tried them all as I travelled a lot. Skip the steak and get any other sandwich and stick to the original in the strip and most out of towners rave about it.

[@TheDetourDuo]

Ah ok. Noted for next time. Thanks for this explanation without yelling at us 😅

[@gabrielsasala1875]

The Capone is top tier

[@melissamazza8856]

Anything of the Tall Boy is top tier!! I work at the Primanti Brothers and I will always recommend the Tall Boy section..... PB Reuben is my favorite! But the Capone would have to be my second! You definitely missed out on a great Sammy!😢❤

[@TheDarkPhoenix23]

As a Pittsburgher, on your next visit if you like really good subs, I recommend another Pittsburgh staple: Peppi's! The sandwiches are terrific.

[@TheDetourDuo]

Love really good subs. Thank you! Wish we'd know this beforehand, but we have this listed for next time!

[@noahhengoed708]

Pittsburghers go to peppis, tourist go to primantis.

[@YaJagoff]

Loooove Peppi’s!

[@louisoost121]

moving to pittsburgh from south africa this coming friday. so excited.

[@TheDetourDuo]

Oh wow. That's a big move!

[@binessee]

I've traveled the 3hr 20min trip to Pittsburgh just to eat. Love the food down there.

[@E3litecompany]

Jesus Christ our food is not that good

[@lunarnature412]

@@E3litecompany severely underrated. You must haven't been to many places. No disrespect.

[@E3litecompany]

@@lunarnature412 I’ve been here my whole life been to every restaurant, Pittsburgh is underwhelming. It has its spots but the majority trash and I swear to god you better not mention primantis bros

[@mattgalper5397]

Something really cool about Penn Brewery is that there are lagering caves still there that were dug into the side of Troy Hill in the 1860s. It's how they cooled the beer before refrigeration. The caves are a constant 55 degrees.

[@TheDetourDuo]

Woah seriously! That's cool. Are they still accessible?

[@mattgalper5397]

@@TheDetourDuo Not sure you can go in them as of yet. They just recently opened them back up a few years ago after many decades of them being sealed off and got the first section of the cave cleaned up but the rest of it past that wasn't structurally sound enough for the general public as of a couple years ago. I know they wanted to give tours of it but I'm sure covid slowed any plans down.

[@chazzwilliams3989]

Lawrenceville has a lot of great options too. So many sides left to be explored!

[@TheDetourDuo]

Agreed. Thanks for the recommendation!

[@RickJ04040]

Oh man, pierogis are the best part of Pittsburgh. S and D’S In the strip district is my favorite. One place I went to even had a pierogie gyro, haha. Pamela’s is a tourist trap! It’s where all the college parents go with their kids(me included years ago). Dorstop in dormont is the best imo.

[@TheDetourDuo]

Yeah we wanted S and D but it was closed for the holiday. We missed out big time there! Doorstop huh. I'll have to keep that one in the pocket for the next trip.

[@RickJ04040]

@@TheDetourDuo Yea Dorstop is in Dormont PA, you can take the T (light rail) there. I also recommend Oakland (where Pitt and CMU are), as well as shadyside and Squirrel Hill, which border Oakland. Pitt has some cool architecture like The cathedral of learning and Heinz Chapel. Haven't been in awhile but Union Grill was one of my favorite places and Hemingway's (Referred to as Hem's) is one of the best college bars I have ever been to.

[@TheDetourDuo]

Awesome. Thanks for the recommendations

[@nsciulli7]

HOW DID YOU GUYS NOT GET TO PRIMANTI BROS?!?!?

[@somefishhere]

Top tier travel vids. Thanks for the showcase! Perogis are tasty but I love how you went out of your comfort zone and winged it! Worth the rain check! If you like empanadas, meat pies, gyoza, or ravioli, you’d like perogi. I feel like for breakfast foods, it’s easier to rate for vibe than taste haha (edit, that mimosa flight looked fun!)

[@TheDetourDuo]

Thanks for the description we definitely like all those things. Now I'm really wishing we'd found some perogies. That's also a great point about breakfast food. Really not a lot you can mess up, and it's pretty hard to "wow" with breakfast. The vibe at Pam's definitely checked out.

[@Mkooz56]

Go to authentic old school restaurants or very old school run down places! Go to suburbs! Those hipster places are Pittsburgh but the best part of it is it holds our history from every culture! Try big Jim's, the hunky club, Vinnie pies, or any place in the square, strip district, or Forbes Ave!

[@TheDetourDuo]

👍 great recommendations

[@waltkeast9777]

Nice video and some great shots of Pittsburgh. I'm sorry that your experience at Pamela's was just alright. It must've been a rare off day. It's my favorite and was recently rated the #1 breakfast in PA as well as the #1 diner. The next time that you're there, you've got to go to La Gourmandine Bakery. My favorite one is in Mt. Lebanon. They're owned and operated by a French couple. Take a look at their website.

[@TheDetourDuo]

Thanks for the recommendations! Could have been what we ordered from Pamela's as well. I got the pancakes because they were the most popular thing recommended. We wanted to check out some more bakeries but the timing of it didn't work out for us. Definitely keeping the places you mentioned in mind for our next visit.

[@jeffreymacintyre2711]

My family moved from Pittsburgh in 1981. I need to get back and try all those amazing spots

[@TheDetourDuo]

It's worth a visit for sure

[@jeffreymacintyre2711]

The Strip District looks amazing. I grew up in the South Hills, Upper St Clair@@TheDetourDuo

[@radiogoodguy6287]

I had no idea there were so many craft breweries in Pittsburgh. I recently Had good beer & food at Hofbrauhaus on the South Side in Pittsburgh. Good food also at Roland’s in the Strip District. Loved the gourmet milkshakes at the Milkshake Factory near University of Pittsburgh. Loved this video. I wish I came across it last week while vacationing in Pittsburgh.

[@TheDetourDuo]

Just means you'll have to go back for another visit soon! Ah I love milkshakes but my stomach disagrees.

[@Dragonfu666]

You GOTTA try Burgatory next time you're in town!

[@TheDetourDuo]

With a name like that, absolutely!

[@michellelogreco3351]

The piggy burger! Candied bacon jalapeño pepper jelly and peanut butter with bred and butter pickles!! Yummmm

[@woveninyournerves]

I just found your channel and love it. Visiting Pittsburgh later this week and excited to have some food recs. So glad I found y’all’s channel!

[@TheDetourDuo]

Thanks. Hope you enjoy it. If you try primanti bros, let us know your thoughts

[@SantosVelez3]

Going for my first time in a few days. This video really helps. Look forward to trying some of the spots you did.

[@TheDetourDuo]

Let us know where you go and your thoughts!

[@gabrielsasala1875]

I feel like the people who say primanti bros is overrated get the wrong thing, obviously it’s going to be a sandwich so it’s not going to change your life forever, but in terms of a sandwich it’s a really good sandwich, also pierogies are a must

[@TheDetourDuo]

That's a fair assessment.

[@razcataz]

I've found that a lot of the "popular" food places people often suggest in Pittsburgh are very basic, and honestly overrated. But there are some absolute gems that are BOMB like Oak Hill Post or many Asian-style restaurants that don't get the attention they deserve!!!

[@TheDetourDuo]

100% agree!

[@thebrentrobinsonshow2882]

love the food, making me hungry.

[@TheDetourDuo]

We're always hungry!

[@dsyauch]

If you ever come back you have got to check out Iron Born Pizza!

[@TheDetourDuo]

Thank you. We will remember that!

[@krystalanderic]

Absolutely crushed the edits on this! We're going to head back through Pittsburgh on our way hour from our Midwest Roadtrip and those little donuts are calling my name hahah. Did you see and vegan options??

[@TheDetourDuo]

Thanks y'all. Honestly not sure. Even tried looking on their website

[@krystalanderic]

@@TheDetourDuo Ahhh bummer!

[@StefanKeane]

Loved the video guys. This makes me wanna visit.

[@TheDetourDuo]

You totally should!

[@Loissupes]

This is a great video. Thanks!

[@TheDetourDuo]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@elanalieberman3719]

Penn Brewery isn’t woman owned as of 2022 I believe, but it’s gotten a lot better with the new owner.

[@TheDetourDuo]

we filmed this in 2022 when I think it still was, but interesting to know that it changed ownership

[@RideandShineBicycling]

Love the video!

[@TheDetourDuo]

Thank you!!

[@mitchellspencer9213]

Born & bred Pittsburgher and trust me, I've had Primanti's sandwiches since the 90's and there's only a few worth mentioning. Their best seller is absolute horrid. Processed, frozen beef patty is all it is. Get the Angus sandwich instead. Their colossal fish is one of my favorites. If you do decide to go back there, you do know that you can have your sandwich the way you want so NEVER order a sandwich with it's signature topping on it. I never worked here or never was affiliated with them but just a satisfied customer. Again, get ANY of their sandwiches made to YOUR liking.❤️🍽️❤️

[@TheDetourDuo]

Thank you! This is such valued information. Most people that comment about Primanti simple come in raising the pitch forks. And I get it. You either love it or you hate it, but THIS is information that would make us give it a shot

[@Tara-et5oo]

Napoli's in Squirrel Hill

[@tritontheking7776]

Loved your video .I moved to Pittsburgh and couldn't find good food but you guys helped.

[@TheDetourDuo]

Let us know if any make your favorites list in the area!

[@joshuasjericho3915]

Love it

[@TheDetourDuo]

Thanks!

[@nightmaremint]

Ohhh that kimchi burger at oak hill post sounds so good, I've never been there! Also, I agree that Primanti's is overrated, but I will say that their limited time oktoberfest brat on pretzel bun is AMAZING

[@TheDetourDuo]

Oh really? Too bad we didn't travel there in October to try it. To be fair, we should have given it our own assessment, we just didn't have the time to try it if a lot of people were already saying don't bother. Oak Hill was amazing top to bottom. Drinks, food, staff. One of our favorite restaurants we've ever visited!

[@nightmaremint]

@@TheDetourDuo Yeah! I'm sure you guys will get the chance to form your own opinions :) and to also finally try pierogis haha (and if you travel a bit out of city limits there's also the locally famous Oakmont Bakery in Oakmont)

[@TheDetourDuo]

Oh yes! We definitely need to try the pierogis

[@dougwood8883]

you missed ALL the good spots in Pitt. Unfortunately you were not given the best recommendations. There are soo many great restaurants in Pitt like Coup de Ville, Meat and Potatoes, Tako's, DiAnoia's, Vue 412, etc.

[@TheDetourDuo]

Thanks for all the recommendations

[@cmconley33]

You DIDN’T have pirogies while in Pittsburgh?!? You have to go back!! Just visit the neighborhood of Polish Hill-you’ll find proper, hand-made pirogies. “Mrs. T’s” mass-produced pirogies just look sorta like pirogies, but don’t take like them. And never, ever, deep-fry pirogies: I’m from a Slovak, Polish, and Ukrainian family: only lightly pan-fired with butter or boiled pirogies are good. And make sure you get sauteed onions and sour cream with them.

[@TheDetourDuo]

Pirogies are on the list

[@draven1260]

going to condado's when exploring food in a new city seems like a waste. they're everywhere, why not select a local option.

[@TheDetourDuo]

They're not everywhere by us. I'd never been to one before this and haven't seen one since, and they made good tacos 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@draven1260]

@@TheDetourDuo 39 locations in 9 different states. glorified taco bell.

[@TheDetourDuo]

@@draven1260 good to know. Thanks for the info

[@E3litecompany]

Yes primantis is overrated real Pittsburghers know this and I’m glad they told you all the truth

[@aevans2173]

damn this made me miss home so much

[@TheDetourDuo]

🙏🏾

[@CrossBorderCamping]

Sorry. Being a native Yinzer who married a Canadian, I can look at the food scene in 2 different ways. I enjoyed your visits to the "new" restaurants since I lived there. But I really don't know how you do a Pittsburgh food video without going to those signature places that Pittsburgh is famous for. Some of both would have been nice in this video.

[@TheDetourDuo]

Maybe next time. Thanks for watching

[@joeheid2776]

Next time check the South Side. Tons of spots over there.

[@TheDetourDuo]

For sure. We will. Thanks

[@earlviney5212]

Pizza there's only one the"vinnie pie" forest hills

[@TheDetourDuo]

noted! Thanks for the rec!

[@marshalljimduncan]

*Shelly Pie...

[@lunarnature412]

I wish the southern platter was still open so yinz could try some real deal amazing soul food. Sadly my uncle passed away and because of stupid infighting it had to close.

[@TheDetourDuo]

That food sounds amazing! So sorry for your loss ♥️

[@davidmayes4212]

As someone who lives in Pittsburgh, absolutely right decision skipping Primanti Bros -- I've been and it's mid. You can get fries on stuff at other places. Condado Tacos was a great pick in my opinion, though -- they've got great vegetarian options and 10/10 queso.

[@TheDetourDuo]

Yeah we've gotten a lot of flak for saying that, but honestly we've found more people saying what you're saying about it. I guess the other side are just traditionalists. Thanks for this comment!

[@elanalieberman3719]

Also City Works is in a lot of cities, not Pittsburgh exclusive. Same with Tupelo Honey I saw in a different video. Hope you guys come back. Go Steelers!

[@TheDetourDuo]

Thanks for the info!

[@splatterbrained]

Market Square isn't what it used to be. Ten years ago it was really shady, a lot of old heads played Chess there, the places to eat was cool, and I worked in that area too

[@TheDetourDuo]

Wild how much things can change in the blink of an eye. Couple areas like that for me back home too. Spots you wouldn't dare be caught at any time of day are the nicest spots in the city now

[@jamesfarrell4016]

As a x New Yorker. The home of great Pizza Chinese food n Bagels. I hope u can convince me on how good these place are.

[@TravelSpreeOfficial]

I would SMASH that city works French toast! - Fain

[@TheDetourDuo]

Oh I did!

[@aridianknight3576]

Dammm y’all missed out on Efes! They got some of the best food in my opinion, they mainly do med stuff but I always get the Turkish pizza with lamb

[@TheDetourDuo]

That sounds pretty good. I'm sure there's a bunch we missed. We were only visiting for a weekend

[@aridianknight3576]

@@TheDetourDuo one can only eat so much lol. Surprisingly our foreign food scene is pretty big and quite good. There’s also Salems in the strip district if y’all like middle eastern and Indian food

[@TheDetourDuo]

@@aridianknight3576 that's a fact. Haha. love middle Eastern. Thanks for these. We'll have to make a list for next time.

[@DAFORCEFilms]

For donuts, best to head 30 miles northeast of town and stop at Oram’s. Best cinnamon rolls. Period.

[@TheDetourDuo]

thanks!

[@PDaddy44]

Native Pittsburgher; lived in Philly for 8 years directly out of college. No contest. Philly food hands down, from variety, quality and availability, is better!

[@TheDetourDuo]

Thanks for sharing! How do you feel about Primanti Bros being from Pittsburgh?

[@cocoaorange1]

Churches being converted into breweries? That is different.

[@TheDetourDuo]

It is quite the experience. The two that we've been to even still have the sculptures and stained glass

[@marshalljimduncan]

Frankies in Lawrenceville

[@TheDetourDuo]

Thanks for the recommendation

[@rondoslice412]

Y’all need to come back. There’s a really awesome pizza joint here that is a must try it’s called betos. They do cold topping and it’s just🤤🤤🤤🤤

[@TheDetourDuo]

It's been over a year since we've been there so maybe we will. Doesn't sound like a bad idea!

[@raymondnist8770]

There is an H at the end of Pittsburgh......

[@TheDetourDuo]

👍🏿

[@markatlantic2251]

Primanti Brothers is far from overrated

[@TheDetourDuo]

Hey, thanks for sharing your opinion 👍

[@BobZalenski-k4o]

You should check out The Oyster House in Market Square for what I feel is the Best Fish I have ever had.

[@TheDetourDuo]

We'll have to check that out next time. I think we walked past it, but were concerned it might be expensive

[@lonniemcguire1343]

Permanti bros overrated?!....you gotta be kidding me!

[@TheDetourDuo]

🤷🏾‍♂️

[@cersosi19]

so, only watched the first few minutes. little offended. pamelas is great, gotta get their pancakes so good, and how dare you say permantis is overrated. wow whoever you asked isn’t a true pittsburgher

[@TheDetourDuo]

Sorry to offend

[@نسراسكندرية]

فيديو جميل جدا رائع تحياتي لك

[@TheDetourDuo]

thank you

[@melissamazza8856]

You came to Pittsburgh..... And didn't go to primanti brothers?!!!!!! 😮

[@TheDetourDuo]

correct

[@robertgoldman2092]

You can not talk about food in Pittsburgh and not go to Primantibros

[@jamssenny]

just saying the pamelas in millvale it the better one and they are the ones that had Michel Obama there and also they cooked at the white house at one point for a world leaders meeting.

[@jamssenny]

also the banana walnut hot cakes are the best thing there for anyone who sees this vid

[@TheDetourDuo]

good to know!

[@donnadressler3766]

You yawned I yawned! No fair lol!

[@TheDetourDuo]

It's contagious! 😂

[@cmconley33]

You skipped Primanti’s too?!? As a native Pittsburgher, your film has gaping holes. You simply CANNOT do a food video about Pittsburgh and not have pirogies or visit Primanti’s. Next you’ll be telling me you didn’t try Smiley Face Cookies from Eat ‘N Park, city chicken…or at least a salad with fries on it!

[@TheDetourDuo]

Thanks for watching

[@jenniferbaldini3527]

Wait, you were *IN* The Strip, and did not eat at Primanti's. Are yinz nuts? Geeze Louise. Now I gotta turn my back on yinz n'at. And I'm not sure true yinzers would ever use 'over rated' and Primanti's in the same sentence.

[@jenniferbaldini3527]

@DC Sacrilege! I agree that the other venues that have sprung up may not be up to snuff, but the *ORIGINAL* Primanti Brothers dahn the strip n'at can never be truely replicated. The use of fries and coleslaw on sandwiches has been copied far and wide across the US, but nothing will ever taste the same or better then Primanti's bread, fries or coleslaw, with whatever meat you choose for your own masterpiece (cheese steak for me thanks). Hail to the legacy of a true Pittsburgh original.

[@TheDetourDuo]

to be fair, we could have formed our own opinions on it, but literally everyone we talk to said it was overrated

[@jenniferbaldini3527]

@@TheDetourDuo I'm sorry that you missed it. If you ever swing by again, please start your day with breakfast at DeLuca's, and since you wont be hungry till evening after that, hit Primanti's for a steak and cheese with a cold draft Iron City beer. Best meals ever.

[@TheDetourDuo]

Thanks for the recommendations next time we'll check them out!

[@jenniferbaldini3527]

@@TheDetourDuo 👍👍

[@jeffreymacintyre2711]

Primantis... period

[@TheDetourDuo]

👍🏿

[@gideonwilson1469]

i think you guys are a bit too bougie for Pittsburgh. it really only appeals to a certain type. and yall arent that

[@TheDetourDuo]

That’s an odd thing to say. What about us seems “bougie”? Considering we quite enjoyed our time, I’d say it did appeal to us lol

[@ericvickers1671]

I gotta say, you guys really got a lot of bad advice on where to go.

[@TheDetourDuo]

Interesting. What makes you say that? Keep in mind we're tourist an can't just leave the city to go places

[@kenneth9160]

Hey- let’s review the foods of pittsburgh! Most iconic food? Let’s skip it. Oh wait- It turns out pierogies are on the menu at the church brew works? Let’s just not mention that and hope no one notices it. Oh? The sandwiches that are nationally known from this city? We’ll skip that too because….. someone else said it’s over rated. Thanks for giving me someone else’s opinion and not yours. Remind me not to waste anymore time on your biased videos.

[@TheDetourDuo]

Perfectly okay with that. Have a nice day!

[@JaredSessi]

"Decided" to skip Primantis!? Literally can't watch the video past this point. 😂👎

[@TheDetourDuo]

Wow, so you watched mored than half the video! Thanks for the algorithm push at least, and for watching as far as you did! 🤣 👍🏾

[@SBphd]

Why does the girl always say..."I feel like..." She does not feel, she thinks. Feeling is a response to a sensation like hot or cold. Confusing emotion with thought is the sign of a weak mind.

[@TheDetourDuo]

Well, I feel like you may be confusing your lack of emotional intelligence with intellectual superiority. But hey, that's just a thought.