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chazbe t1_j1w51kp wrote

How about big Jim’s in 9 mile run or whatever that is down there. Fantastic sandwiches all around sort of divey

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pupperfan00 t1_j1w6jbu wrote

Big Jim’s in the Run! We went there the other weekend for the first time and had so much fun. The food was surprisingly delicious.

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AdvertisingKitchen45 t1_j1vlp0c wrote

Nox’s in Blawnox

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uglybushes t1_j1vphv3 wrote

This place looks so sketchy and is phenomenal

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DannyLameJokes t1_j1vroai wrote

Love Noxs, but they crammed too many tables in there recently

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jagpu90 t1_j1vvted wrote

Yes! Just went there last week wings are awesome as well

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Sufficient-Lab-5769 t1_j1wkp5r wrote

I came here to say Nox’s but I’m happy to say that your answer was the first thing I saw. Holy shit I could go for their mushroom Swiss cheese burger right now.

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damtaxmann t1_j1wxno2 wrote

A second location is opening soon.

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djpdx_21 t1_j21djh0 wrote

Can’t wait till Noxs in Allison Park on Rt 8

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Tenthcarrot t1_j1zi4qp wrote

they steam their burgers. best burger I've had in years. pro move: let your burger drip all over the chips before you eat the chips.

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DIY_Creative t1_j1vxpqe wrote

Stinky's. Although smack dab in the middle of "hipster" Lawrenceville, Stinky's has some really good burgers and is off the beaten path. Might be a little too nice to be considered "divey, but is definitely casual. Sit in the back / restaurant side.

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tarsier_jungle1485 t1_j1vvbsn wrote

Not divey but best burger by far can be found at Applewood Smoke, which is tucked into the back of the Park Place bar on Bryant St in Highland Park. Best burgers and onion rings in this city.

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doyled41 t1_j1x12ms wrote

This needs to be upvoted more! It’s the correct answer to this post.

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SxS_XB t1_j1wjxox wrote

The Squirrel Cage has a pretty good burger.

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Tenthcarrot t1_j1zhw78 wrote

came here to say this. will add that it went nonsmoking. best burger and fries for ten bucks.

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87catsinatrenchcoat t1_j1w6ewh wrote

Dad's Pub & Grub. Great burger but frankly all of their food is phenominal.

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cmac4ster t1_j1wms3t wrote

Was gonna make this rec, great spot

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87catsinatrenchcoat t1_j1wnb28 wrote

Everything I've gotten there has been great. You can tell a lot of it (like the hot sauce on their wings) is scratch-made.

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bboggio28 t1_j1xi3jl wrote

Monroeville and Braddock locations are both good.

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logdog131 t1_j1wgmw2 wrote

JMOS in dormont has great craft burgers

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beardedbearjew t1_j1wgy8k wrote

Hog's Head on Spring Garden. That place is a fucking gem

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thetightrope t1_j1wt59j wrote

OTB cafe in the Southside. Thursdays are trivia night. Make sure to get there early if you decide to go on a Thursday. Thank me later :)

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FuzzPunkMutt t1_j1vmcq9 wrote

I wouldn't call it divey or under the radar necessarily, but if your really looking for a hipster/nerd spot and you hate your arteries, go to Back to the Foodture.

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RagnarHedin t1_j1wuic2 wrote

For burgers, how about The Blue Goose Saloon on Mt. Royal Blvd. Half pound steakburgers, good drink specials just about every night, and we always get tots as a side.

But just down the hill in Etna is E Town, which has amazing fried food. Scratch made chicken tenders and provolone sticks.

Or just over the hill from there is Sidelines, which also has great burgers and a really good beer selection (and tots!)

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PhanUnited t1_j1x72lv wrote

Butterjoint if you want a bangin burger. Get there early for a seat at the bar.

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Jonny_Thundergun t1_j1w85uu wrote

Pittsburgh Sandwich Society truck at Strange Roots brewery in Millvale.

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CARLEtheCamry t1_j1wav53 wrote

> Long story short, I’m having some fun back and forth banter with a girl I’ve been seeing who thinks I’m into all of the “hipster” spots.

And this is your recomendation?!

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Jonny_Thundergun t1_j1wbf5f wrote

Imma be honest. I only read the title. Not the additional text.

It's a damn good burger though. If that's what you're looking for, then Sidelines around the corner from there.

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CARLEtheCamry t1_j1wbsgd wrote

Fair enough, it just got a rise out of me.

I was going to recommend Five Guys, but others seem to have better non-chain suggestions.

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theRegVelJohnson t1_j1x8qeu wrote

Kelly's in East Liberty is divey, though not necessarily under the radar. It also has a good burger (and Mac and cheese).

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theherbpuffer t1_j1xg1hr wrote

Applewood Smoke Burger Company is what you're looking for. Talk about under the radar ...

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GarlicFartz t1_j1xlonv wrote

Kellys in east liberty is a little more of an upscale-ish dive, and their burgers are top notch

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Diligent-Car4148 t1_j1w09ju wrote

Tammy's in Mt Troy. It's a smoking bar but the burgers are still so good.

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friskimykitty t1_j1wgtsa wrote

I wonder if this is the the same place where I went for burgers when I was in high school with my friend who lived on Troy Hill. I can’t remember what it was called.

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Elessar535 t1_j1x28kg wrote

The Carriage Inn in Elizabeth has an awesome burger special, but I'm not sure what night. They also have a really good wing special.

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Redemption357 t1_j1z3n01 wrote

I forget their burger special, but i love going there for Wednesday Wings baby! It gets PACKED. I love the Carriage's Spicy Bison Burger. It's about the only restaurant in Elizabeth though, nothing else seems to last or be too good

I'll occasionally go to the Rose or Droopy's but the Carriage is def Elizabeth's safest, best bet

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NYLady13 t1_j1x6r2c wrote

Pub 333 in Oakmont- their burger is really good.

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NSlocal t1_j1zjdrp wrote

Just had a burger at the Monterey Pub and it was super yummy. RIP Bier's Pub...

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jcaino t1_j1wpzyo wrote

Monterey pub has a pretty decent burger.

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stadulevich t1_j1wq74y wrote

Stinkys or Squirrel Cage

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kyach25 t1_j1wtztn wrote

Elwood’s Pub in Rural Ridge.

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bmh1990WT t1_j1x30jn wrote

Delucas in the strip or robinson twp. Both are solid, but theyre only open for breakfast and lunch. I usually get a cheeseburger with bacon and a fried egg.

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8perfectsteps t1_j1z1x57 wrote

Tessaros is great. Diner atmosphere. Butcher on site

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Fresh-Problem-3237 t1_j1ze03h wrote

It's not under the radar, but Tessaro's in Bloomfield is a great place for burgers. It's also not a hipster joint or at all pretentious (and not even unpretentious in a pretentious way).

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ThePeoplesMVP t1_j1zt93a wrote

Tessaros in Bloomfield had a great burger combined their homemade potato salad.

Also Burgh’ers Brewing in Lawrenceville has a nice danty burger but it’s delicious. They claim it’s the best burger in town.

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oppiewan t1_j1vxp6a wrote

Tesaros

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poodog13 t1_j1x46st wrote

Not sure why you are getting downvoted for this one.

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theRegVelJohnson t1_j1x7y7d wrote

Because Tesaro's really isn't a dive. Also, while the burgers are still good, they're popularity trades on a bit of hype/nostalgia.

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