Quoted from Black_Knight:
Condado Tacos is a chain and Pittsburgh has too many good local restaurants to waste time there. The only good thing about it is it is close to the convention center.
Walk up Smallman street and there are dozens of local places available. If you don't make finals walk over there on Saturday morning for the farmers markets.
The best sandwich shop in the world is Peppi's on the north shore. It's a hike, but you need the exercise if you are going to eat there anyway.
Glad to hear a similar view here. There are tons of amazing, one of a kind, restaurants just a short walk down to the Strip District via Smallman Street.
Amazing Polish eats about a 20 minute walk away.
S&D Polish Deli
2204 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
(412) 281-2906
https://maps.app.goo.gl/DDw7q4gdYgKCHJwf6
Excellent bulk and freshly ground coffee.
Prestogeorge Coffee & Tea
1719 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
(412) 471-0133
https://maps.app.goo.gl/Kbtds8YSRu8GxrCw6
The BEST pepperoni roll you might ever eat!
Mancini's Bread Co.
1717 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
(412) 765-3545
https://maps.app.goo.gl/THkxfSAZjwF3922g9
Fantastic original style ice cream parlor.
Klavon's Ice Cream Parlor
2801 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
(412) 434-0451
https://maps.app.goo.gl/J8YRE5fAymLnk73D6
Excellent authentic street tacos and food supplies.
Reyna Foods
2031 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
(412) 261-2606
https://maps.app.goo.gl/G4sH7oJMYvyHUV598
All of those places are just 10-30 minutes walk down the same street. Downtown eats don't compare to food in the Strip, which is literally next door.
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