The REAL sandwich king of Pittsburgh.
This may sound blasphemous, but I really don't understand the obsession with Primanti Bros. The bread is too small for the sandwich, the meat tastes weird (especially their 'cheesesteak'), and I just don't feel the love for a heaping handful of french fries stuffed onto a sandwich. The taste of potatoes shouldn't dominate one's sandwich.
Peppi's is the creator of The #7 (nicknamed The Roethlisburger in homage to Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger). It is an extraordinary combination of hamburger meat and sausage (and they use some of the best tasting sausage available) with American cheese mixed in on the softest of rolls. Really, Peppi's uses the best bread for their sandwiches and that, in my opinion, is what makes a sandwich.
Located in the Strip District, you can shop your extra sandwich weight off after lunch by visiting any of a few dozen specialty shops in the historic district.
Yinz'll love it!