PGH Goth Listers' Recommend: |
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Primanti Bros. |
Several locations: |
The home of the Pittsburgh sandwich. Take an ordinary sandwich and
add coleslaw and french fries. [pierogie and JBrick] Delivery: Unknown Cost: <$10 Vegetarian: Yes Attire: Any Goth-Friendly: Moderately |
The Original Hotdog Shop |
3901 Forbes Ave. |
Another bastion of Pittsburgh "cuisine", the "O" features foot-long
hot dogs, french fries made from real potatoes, cheep pizza, and 40s
to go. Warning: Watch experienced patrons before ordering fries!
[pierogie] Delivery: Yes Cost: <$10 Vegetarian: Ha! (No) Attire: Any Goth-Friendly: Moderately, watch out for locals |
Spice Island Tea House |
253 Atwood St. |
Great Thai, classy but casual atmosphere and great for a date.
[JBrick] Great Thai food. It's my favorite place to eat in town! [charissa] Delivery: Unknown Cost: <$10 Vegetarian: Yes Attire: Casual Goth-Friendly: Yes |
Ali Baba's |
404 S. Craig St. |
Good food, entrees under $10. Great vegetarian and vegan dishes.
[pierogie] Delivery: No Cost: <$10 Vegetarian: Yes Attire: Nice Goth-Friendly: Unknown |
Charlies |
4632 Centre Ave. |
HUGE Steak Salads. Hoagies. Hamburgers. Booze. [rapier]
Delivery: No Cost: $10-$20 Vegetarian: Limited Attire: Casual Goth-Friendly: Very |
Rib Shack |
Centre Ave. (near EBO) |
Ribs and chicken. Best hot sauce in town. Rib Shack doesn't have
seating and they'll look at you funny while they take your money but
that's it. [rapier]
Delivery: Unknown Cost: $10-$20 Vegetarian: No Attire: Casual (NO seating!) Goth-Friendly: Moderately |
Hemingway's |
Forbes Ave. |
Good pasta dishes, salads, and entrees. Hemingway's also features a
well stocked bar. [pierogie]
Delivery: Unknown Cost: $10-$20 Vegetarian: Limited Attire: Work/dress attire Goth-Friendly: Not very |
China Palace |
5440 Walnut St. |
Features Chinese menu. Really good food and reasonable prices.
[pierogie] Delivery: 3mi radius ($12 min) Cost: $6-$20, lunch specials <$6 Vegetarian: Yes Attire: Nice preferred (casual accepted) Goth-Friendly: Moderately |
New Dumpling House |
2138 Murray Ave. |
Features Chinese and Japanese cuisine, including sushi. [pierogie] Delivery: Squirrel Hill area Cost: Varies Vegetarian: Yes Attire: Casual to Nice Goth-Friendly: Unknown |
New Sam Bok |
1737 Penn Ave. |
Primarily a grocery store, New Sam Bok also features a sushi bar and
an outdoor stand with other Asian foods. [pierogie] Delivery: No Payment: $ Cost: $10-$20, >$20 Vegetarian: Yes Attire: Any Goth-Friendly: Moderately |
Wholey's |
1501 Penn Ave. |
Primarily a seafood wholesaler, Wholey's also has a hot lunch
counter a small sushi bar (independently owned). While waiting for
your food, check out the bazaar atmosphere of the store.
[voX] Delivery: No Cost: $10-$20, >$20 Vegetarian: Yes Attire: Any Goth-Friendly: Moderately |
The Penn Brewery |
800 Vinial St. |
Granted, this place may be a little difficult to find for a first
time visitor, but if you like German food, there's no place better.
I recommend the 'wurst plate' which has 3 kinds of sausage, hot
German potato salad, and the best sauerkraut this side of Munich.
[voX] Delivery: No Cost: $10-$20 Vegetarian: No Attire: Casual to Nice Goth-Friendly: Moderately |
Church Brew Works |
3525 Liberty Ave. |
You can DRINK BEER under STAINED GLASS and CRUCIFIXES. The altar is
filled with brewing equipment and huge vats of liquor. I'm pretty
sure that's goth. [pierogie] Delivery: No Cost: $10-$20 Vegetarian: Unknown Attire: Nice preferred (casual accepted) Goth-Friendly: Moderately |
Soba Lounge |
5847 Ellsworth Ave. |
Pan Asian food. Well done in a nice atmosphere. Get the Kim Chee.
[rapier] Delivery: Unknown Cost: OVER $20 Vegetarian: Yes Attire: Semi-formal Goth-Friendly: Not particularly |
Sichuan House |
1900 Murray Ave. |
I have eaten at almost every Chinese Restaurant in the Pittsburgh
area and I believe that this is a step above the rest. Wonderful
atmosphere, joyous waiters and waitresses and the best Hot & Sour
soup----only problem ...no blood soup...
[Matt Casebeer]
Delivery: Unknown Cost: Lunch <$10, Dinner <$20 Vegetarian: Yes Attire: Any Goth-Friendly: Yes |
Thai Place |
809 Bellefonte St. |
Best Thai in Pittsburgh, of course Thai is always grand.
[Matt Casebeer]
Delivery: Unknown Cost: Dinner <$20 Vegetarian: Yes Attire: Unknown Goth-Friendly: Yes |
Spaghetti Warehouse |
2601 Smallman St. |
Great food, diverse interesting atmosphere.
[Kurt]
Delivery: Unknown Cost: Dinner <$20 Vegetarian: Unknown Attire: Casual Goth-Friendly: Unknown |
Kassab's |
1001 E. Carson St. |
Amazing Middle Eastern (Lebanese) food for very low prices.
[Greensea]
Delivery: Unknown Cost: $3-4 for appetizers, $5-6 for entrees Vegetarian: Yes Attire: Casual Goth-Friendly: Unknown |
Tom's Diner |
1715 E. Carson St. |
Fun diner - seats are silver glitter vinyl! Decent food, cheap,
nice atmosphere for hanging out and talking.
[Greensea]
Delivery: Unknown Cost: $5-$7 Vegetarian: Limited Attire: Casual Goth-Friendly: Fairly |
Valhalla Restaurant and Brewery |
1150 Smallman St. |
Viking-themed microbrewery/restaurant (sp) featuring
homemade "Black Forest Stout" and "Pillage Pilsner" among others.
Mere blocks from the sunday night venue.
[pierogie]
Delivery: Unknown Cost: ~$10 Vegetarian: Unknown Attire: Casual/Dress Goth-Friendly: Fairly |
Coffeehouses |
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Beehive Oakland |
3807 Forbes Ave. |
The Beehive in Oakland recently added a bar called the Pollinator.
Great atmosphere, shows, pinball, and also a club. Must be over 18
to enter during the day, over 21 to enter in the evening. They still
serve coffee, but removed the movie equipment. |
Beehive South Side |
1327 E. Carson St. |
The Beehive in South Side has an eclectic decor donated by local
artists, some of whose work is for sale there. Home to the
Steel City
Pinball Association and an outdoor cafe in the back. |
Cafe Au Lait |
1224 E. Carson St. |
In addition to the coffee shop, a very small bar/club called the
Roman Room was added to the back of Cafe Au Lait. The decor is
pleasant, even if very tan.
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Starbucks |
Various locations: |
The South Side location is now open.
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Caffe Zio |
Bouquet St. |
A small cafe near the Original Hot Dog shop and around the corner
from the Oakland Beehive. Good coffee and nice desserts.
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61C |
Murray Ave. |
Relaxed, friendly
environment. Indoor & outdoor seating. Cup of coffee is about
$1.50. Goth-friendly - this is my favorite coffeehouse.
[Greensea]
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Kiva Han |
Forbes Ave. |
Nice ambience. About $1.50-2 for cuppa joe.
[Greensea]
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