I had never even heard of Carhops until I saw a WPXI Just Pay Half deal where I could get 5 $10 gift certificates for $25. It's no secret that I'm a sandwich lover so I was eager to give this place a try. During my first visit I learned that they have Pennsylvania Dutch Birch Beer in their fountain which means I'm already in love before I've even tasted a sandwich.
With a name like Carhops, it's no surprise that the sandwiches are named after cars. I haven't tried them all (yet), but I've had the DeVille (cheesesteak), GTO (cheesesteak with bacon), Carhops Special Loaded (cold Italian) and the Super Sport (hot Italian). The cheesesteak was good, but my favorite is definitely the Italian hoagies because of their hot peppers and relish. Top a deliciously chewy baguette with some choice meats and cheese and those hot peppers and relish and you have yourself an unbeatable sandwich! They are available in foot or two-foot long sizes. I've seen the pizza slices and they look good but I have not yet tried them.
Their prices do seem a bit steep and their customer service can be hit or miss. I think maybe they are still settling in to the new location which is fine. I just don't know how often I will return once I use up my half off certificates.