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JustYourNeighbor t1_j6m2edf wrote
Word of warning, don't order a Busch Light at the bar or the bar tender will go to the person sitting nearest you and talk about how real men order Iron City while looking directly at you.
Jumpy-Natural4868 t1_j6mfu7o wrote
Magic Pittsburgh moment
CL-MotoTech t1_j6mjxem wrote
I actually want to experience that. It sounds awesome!
Jumpy-Natural4868 t1_j6mkfli wrote
Also, in the pantheon of shitty beers, ic light has to be a few places higher (better) that Busch light And if not, iconic shitty beers >>> Busch light.
Even hipsters don't drink Busch light ironically.
CL-MotoTech t1_j6ml11j wrote
I agree totally. I don't really drink much beer anymore, but for a long time PBR was my go to. I know the Pabst family, but when PBR became cool it blew me away. Asides from knowing the family, I always thought it was just a decent dirt cheap beer. Busch was awful and remains awful. IC is somewhere in-between the two for me.
Hayk t1_j6mlcn2 wrote
They must keep Busch Light on the menu solely as a test of character.
StickyRicky17 t1_j6nv375 wrote
The jukebox also has Pet Shop Boys, and Seal for a similar test.
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black-waters-blowed t1_j6mv8oy wrote
highonfuk t1_j6mvo3s wrote
I love how dee ended "....but he ordered chardonnay, what was I supposed to do?". Gets me everytime.
DarkKnyt t1_j6mikjq wrote
Very specific...but you'll find this at food for thought and Ritter's on a weekday morning.
Pittman247 t1_j6myuoo wrote
+1 for Ritters
realmacaronni t1_j6n4ozk wrote
Bob at Food For Thought is one of the best people in Pittsburgh. He's what people mean when they say Pittsburgh is friendly
grand_apothecary t1_j6myxrc wrote
This, I've experienced this. Waitress has everyone's orders memorized.
TwinkiePower420 t1_j6o9vm4 wrote
Was gonna say, this is exactly what Food for Thought was like when I was there
MCRNRearAdmiral t1_j6mjqjs wrote
Out of state, but I’m very proud to admit that my paternal grandfather got into a fistfight at Hardee’s (aka Carl’s Jr.) with one of his coffee and breakfast sandwich buddies, who was a retired cop, a little over ten years ago. They both were about 80 at the time, and I understand that whatever the subject they fought about, it was pretty stupid.
My uncles were pretty upset about Gramps getting 86d from Hardee’s for the day. We grandkids had no such hang-ups.
jimbo_kun t1_j6mu7hg wrote
If you speak Italian, then it’s playing cards at La Prima in the Strip.
Green-WoodPGH t1_j6nnncp wrote
My Dad was always down there with the Italian guys
jamierocksanne t1_j6pi62z wrote
News I can use!
EDIT: Notizie che posso usare
AlfieHitchcock t1_j6mtvzy wrote
"Am not actually an old man, but want to live the lifestyle"
Thank you for this!
Also I've heard old dudes talk about Peppi's.
MrChichibadman t1_j6mfai0 wrote
Allegheny sandwich shop
junior_emo_mcgee t1_j6mx8q3 wrote
This was the very first place I thought of as well.
CL-MotoTech t1_j6mk1en wrote
This is a good suggestion for sure.
NSlocal t1_j6n9gsr wrote
I just read it will close this year, bummer.
Ryan1006 t1_j6nahps wrote
It’s not closing, the chef bought it and will run it.
I’ve never been but I have some older friends from a Facebook Group that are regulars there, they use it as a place to get together and talk. This is exactly the place you are looking for from what I can tell.
https://www.cbsnews.com/amp/pittsburgh/news/owner-allegheny-sandwich-shoppe-retires/
NSlocal t1_j6nbplv wrote
That's good news, it was hard losing Bier's.
SearchingDeepSpace t1_j6oa9a3 wrote
Hopefully quality returns to what it was; always loved going there but the past few times the food has been lacking. Sad homefries and overdone steaks cooked in A1 :/
ilikedirt t1_j6mf5qi wrote
Eat n Park. Sometimes I go to the one in my neighborhood during a weekday lunch time, and it’s full of people who seem to know each other and the servers seem to know them. It’s adorable. Aside from that, hardware stores! Also check the library, there’s usually events like history talks, knitting groups, board game nights, etc etc. It’s not sandwiches but it’s good community engagement!
doransignal t1_j6mgjui wrote
Food is awful there
jimbo_kun t1_j6mudti wrote
That is a necessary part of the experience.
doransignal t1_j6n1n3u wrote
Definitely old people food with no flavor.
skumps814 t1_j6n82gc wrote
I always see old Italian dudes at the bar of pleasure bar in Bloomfield, I would never dare to try to participate
a_tribe_calledchris t1_j6mplwg wrote
The best place for this was Merante's, especially if the old man Sal was around!
TacoSmutKing t1_j6mxwyx wrote
R.I.P. Sal
a_tribe_calledchris t1_j6my8k6 wrote
Absolute legend! If you haven't heard of him, also check out Herman Synder, another wonderous human!
MorningCrickets t1_j6mitrn wrote
Frisch’s in caste village. I know it’s not in the city, but everything else fits the op’s needs to a tee!
cooleymahn t1_j6nnjij wrote
Man that place really does fit the bill. Grew up in baldwin and it’s always drawn the same demographic. Meeting a client there for dinner tonight actually!
MorningCrickets t1_j6nszfz wrote
Yeah this is the most “local old dude” place my father in law ever took me. And he’s been to all of them!
Brak710 t1_j6nzq1k wrote
I strongly believe their pizza is some of the best in Pittsburgh. Their fresh cut pepperoni is great.
Complete-Weekend-469 t1_j6o54ds wrote
Absolutely love frischs
Open_Philosopher8020 t1_j6mrgna wrote
G&M Dog N’Burger Shoppe but I doubt you can handle it
matty_m t1_j6mzihu wrote
Go to any McDonald’s from 7-9am, and you will get the experience you are seeking.
VeloEvoque t1_j6nj59q wrote
Smoke N Brews is a cigar shop in Bloomfield that has some of the best corn beef sandwiches in Pittsburgh. And, as is the custom, a cigar shop has no shortage of chatty old men.
Yomama-22 t1_j6nsnjo wrote
St. Barnabas . It’s coming soon enough, don’t rush it, grandpa.
9706_ t1_j6niw84 wrote
Frick park market?
thereandfatagain t1_j6nktil wrote
Nana’s or Frankie’s
notusingforporn118 t1_j6nqf0l wrote
Brother Tom's in sharpsburgh. Swear to God they haven't changed the layout since they opened
defaultclouds t1_j6nzo3j wrote
Panera bread everywhere
3RudySquared t1_j6p6vgo wrote
Azorean Cafe in Bloomfield.
Cheshire1871 t1_j6pdcep wrote
Heck, I used to do this in my 20's.
dwhftw t1_j6n3npf wrote
Apollo Cafe
Happy-Scar-1704 t1_j6nf1qm wrote
Your local King’s (if they haven’t shut down yet)
Skallagrimr t1_j6n257s wrote
Squirrel Hill Cafe
pm_goth_feet_pls t1_j6nmvau wrote
sunny's in bloomfield. i used to work at a fairly laid back place that would give me optional days if the workload wasnt too bad, and any time id get off at noon or a whole day id head down to sunny's with my buddy whom i drove to work and its always filled with boomers in vietnam vet caps. sandwhiches are like okay and if sunny likes u he will bring u free table snacks.
SDMF8766 t1_j6mg98a wrote
Getgo
StickyRicky17 t1_j6nvnc0 wrote
The Verona Get Go definitely has an old man breakfast club
SDMF8766 t1_j6oqalj wrote
So does the South Park one that is permanently closing after today
[deleted] t1_j6m8sym wrote
Sheetz
1stCaptainSkrall t1_j6naqzn wrote
No no, that's not the same. Nobody in Sheetz talks, they just sit there and watch YouTube videos without headphones until it's time to leave
__she__wolf t1_j6lr4vd wrote
Big Jim’s.