Posted in Pittsburgh March 08, 2019 by Beth Price-Williams

The Oldest Deli In Pittsburgh Will Take You Straight To Sandwich Heaven

Lunch doesn’t have to be ordinary. We don’t have to go to the same burger joints, pizza shops, and hoagie spots all the time. Sometimes our taste buds deserve a change, a little bit of spice. When’s the last time you had a fresh sandwich made just the way you like it? If it’s been too long or it sounds good right about now, stop by this charming deli in Pittsburgh that has served some of the city’s best sandwiches for more than three decades.

Discover some of the city's best sandwiches at Food for Thought Deli in Oakland, a popular deli that first opened in 1987.

Founded by Robert Wasserman, the New York-style deli originally opened in Shadyside before relocating to Regent Square. Then, the popular deli moved to its current home in the lively neighborhood of Oakland.

Today, Pittsburghers can stop by the deli for a hearty, home-cooked breakfast or a scrumptious sandwich.

In the mood for one of Pittsburgh's most popular breakfasts? Then, order a cheese, corn beef, or salami omelet. Or, try a stack of hotcakes, a breakfast sandwich, or a deli specialty like homemade corned beef hash.

Of course, you'll definitely want to visit for a sandwich, too. How does a triple decker with chips or pretzels and a pickle sound?

Choose from such delicious options as the corned beef, the pastrami, or the roast beef, each topped with coleslaw and a selection of other toppings.

Or, dig into a classic single sandwich, like the corned beef, meatloaf, egg salad, or chicken salad.

Food for Thought also serves a generous selection of salads and soups — from the chef salad and the steak salad to chili and the soup of the day.

Sink your teeth into some of Pittsburgh's best sandwiches at Food for Thought, open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Food for Thought Deli is located at 196 N. Craig St., Pittsburgh, PA 15213.

Have you ever been to Food for Thought Deli in Pittsburgh? Share your experience in the comments! Then, click here to read about a quaint country diner you’ll also want to add to your must-visit list.

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Address: 196 N. Craig St., Pittsburgh, PA 15213

The Oldest Deli In Pittsburgh Will Take You Straight To Sandwich Heaven

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