Fifth Avenue Forum

I think I’ve mentioned this before, but here was a church downtown that sold lunch to all comers. They made a really kick ass split pea soup. I think it was Presbyterian.

When I was about 16, I went to a good gyro place on Liberty (replete with hookers). That was also good.

mike and tonys and its still there and similarly straight out of 1987

That “dining room” is an interesting setup

I think I’ve mentioned this before, but here was a church downtown that sold lunch to all comers. They made a really kick ass split pea soup. I think it was Presbyterian.

It was, they still serve lunch. The Episcopal church next door had a hot dog place.

We went to hofbrauhaus on Sunday. It's always delicious. Pretzels and beer cheese would certainly be part of my last meal.

Pie for Breakfast looks like it's finally going to open. I really want to try it.

I think I’ve mentioned this before, but here was a church downtown that sold lunch to all comers. They made a really kick ass split pea soup. I think it was Presbyterian.

It was, they still serve lunch. The Episcopal church next door had a hot dog place.

The hot dog place was Franktuary. Which is now in Lawrenceville.

At long last, my wife and I went to Seasons 52 in King of Prussia last night with all the gift cards we've gotten over the last couple of years. It was quite good

Best burger downtown?

Best burger downtown?

I’m sure someone will name a place I’ve never heard of, but Burgartory and BRGR are always solid choices IMO. I’m sure the steak burger at Gaucho is great, but if I’m going to Gaucho that doesn’t fall anywhere within my realm of consideration.

the burger at bar marco is top notch

Best burger downtown?

I’m sure someone will name a place I’ve never heard of, but Burgartory and BRGR are always solid choices IMO. I’m sure the steak burger at Gaucho is great, but if I’m going to Gaucho that doesn’t fall anywhere within my realm of consideration.

Yeah. I was looking for a burger after the auto show. We ended up heading back to the east side to Burgatory. Can't go wrong there. Plus I got a s'more milkshake.

Went to Hofbraushaus on Saturday. Many beers were downed.

Best burger downtown?

I’m sure someone will name a place I’ve never heard of, but Burgartory and BRGR are always solid choices IMO. I’m sure the steak burger at Gaucho is great, but if I’m going to Gaucho that doesn’t fall anywhere within my realm of consideration.

Diamond market has a really good burger but that place is lacking in many other departments

I like Wingharts, personally.

I like Wingharts, personally.

I was unimpressed with Wingharts. The sides were great but the burger was so-so. Conversely, the burger at Burgatory is great but the sides are garbage.

Tessaro's is one that always comes up and I hated it. It tasted like any burger I could cook on my grill AND they didn't even serve fries? I'm sorry I thought this was America.

Quest for the Best Burger in Pittsburgh
https://www.pitts-burgers.com/

Many of the scores on the site are based on a single person/review, so of course YMMV. But the ratings do square with the comments above (i.e., Bar Marco good, Tessaro's bad).

Tessaro's used to be good. But I haven't eaten there in years. Apparently the quality has gone downhill.

How is Butterjoint not even on the list?

Quest for the Best Burger in Pittsburgh
https://www.pitts-burgers.com/

Many of the scores on the site are based on a single person/review, so of course YMMV. But the ratings do square with the comments above (i.e., Bar Marco good, Tessaro's bad).

Thanks for the link. I'm surprised to see Hough's on the "Best Burgers" list. I really love Hough's as it's local, the food is good, and the beer selection is awesome. I've had the burger many times and while it's very good, I still prefer Burgatory or BRGR. Though to be fair, I've never had the "Cowboy Mike Burger." Burgers should never be on Texas Toast.

Also, The Yard is **** terrible.

All American Grill at ENP is their best burger and it's on texas toast.

Take that for what it's worth.

I think I’ve mentioned this before, but here was a church downtown that sold lunch to all comers. They made a really kick ass split pea soup. I think it was Presbyterian.

Our Daily Bread! and yeah it was in the basement of Presbyterian on Sixth Ave.

I loved eating lunch Our Daily Bread. My co-worker and I probably ate there two or three times a week. Good food and good prices. My co-worker and I got everyone on our team eating lunch there. Before us they never heard of it. Chef Michael (who ran it) was a good guy.

Sadly the church kicked them out about four years ago: http://www.post-gazette.com/opinion/bri ... 1411130190

I couldn't believe a church of all places would kick them out.

"Rev. Tom Hall, 62, the pastor, envisions a place more like Panera Bread and less like a grade-school cafeteria."

I haven't worked Downtown in three years ago so I don't know what opened in its place. But I doubt its a Panera like place unless I'm wrong?

It definitely had that grade school cafeteria feel.

"Rev. Tom Hall, 62, the pastor, envisions a place more like Panera Bread and less like a grade-school cafeteria."

If people want Panera they'll go to Panera.

How is Butterjoint not even on the list?

no one goes to butterjoint

The decision to go to a Panera always starts the same way: "Well, there's a Panera. I guess I can eat that."