Do you like to rub elbows with tourists, drunk and/or obnoxious college kids? All in a divey kind of place? Think fries should be in its own food group? Perfect, you're in luck because Primanti Brothers nicely fits the bill. I give them credit, Primanti's sandwiches have become synonymous with Pittsburgh and Pittsburgh fare. They've done a great job promoting their little empire of eateries.
Unless you grew up in a cave, you know the components: your choice of meat/cheese with a layer of vinegary cole slaw and handful of fries between two generous slices of Mancini's Italian bread.
The sandwiches are OK, and they are not inexpensive, most are about seven dollars. The slaw and fries make up over half the filling, and the bread gets soggy. Service is consistently gruff/brusque. I'm sorry you work in a dive, working the line and putting handfuls of slaw on sandwiches, but don't take it out on me.
If you are coming in from out of town and want a great Pittsburgh sandwich, I would not recommend Primanti's. Go to Tessaro's or the Smallman Street Deli or the Thin Man Sandwich. Less hype and much better sandwiches.