This was truly a bright spot in an otherwise dismal trip to Pennsylvania. How I ended up in this little town isnt important. What is important is that you try it for lunch or dinner if traveling through PA and find yourself nearby. Dont let the simple, unassuming store front deter you. Right off Hwy 376, this place is well worth the stop.
I had the brisket sandwich with a side of mac and cheese (or crack and cheese as the extremely pleasant, very personable young girl put it that works the register). My friend had the pulled chicken with Alabama white bbq sauce. I tried a bite of his sandwich and it was quite good but I liked mine better. First off, they dont put sauce on the meat which I always appreciate. They have a handful of sauces to pick from (most of which I tried and liked) that come on the side for you to distribute. The brisket didnt have the smokiness they advertise but had a nice flavor and very tender. The mac and cheese could use a little salt but was also very good! They make their own lemonade and brew their own sweet tea. I'm sure the tea is good but I had the lemonade which was just the right amount of sweet and tart.
PRIMANTI BROS is right down the road on this exit off Hwy 376 too. Skip it unless you want to say you tried an iconic Pitt sandwich and it was awful. Selmas is WAY better! I rarely am traveling through Pennsylvania but if I ever am near, I will gladly give this small bbq joint my business once again.