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| - Primanti Brothers: What hasn't been said? Nothing really, so I'll just jump in with my two cents.
It's a great place to take people from out of town because 1. They always want to go here and 2. The food is decent and the atmosphere is entertaining. Those of us that live here, myself included, are understandably desensitized to the fact that all their sandwiches are topped with coleslaw and fries, but think about it: that's exactly the kind of bizarre and inventive combination that makes something as boring as a sandwich exciting.
And I love watching my friends wrestle with the behemoths ("Is it shameful if I use a fork?!") when they first get plopped down all bundled up in butcher paper with no instructions, explanations or apologies. I've tried the slaw and fries by themselves, and can safely say that you should stick to the sandwiches; the chili is a waste of time too.
The staff's attitude--brisk without being mean--is another big selling point. The row of old ladies behind the counter cooking up these monstrous creations laugh in a way that says, "We're laughing at you, not with you," as you tear into those first giant bites. It's both a little embarrassing and charming. When I stopped in at 10 a.m. once the first thing the waiter asked me after I was seated was, "Ready for a beer?" It's the Pittsburgh experience-revel.
I've heard people complain that they're not as good as they used to be. I honestly don't know how they used to be, but here and now they're a pretty good sandwich, and yes they're famous, and yes the Strip location always has a million tourists under foot, but people from out of town don't mind fighting crowds-they're expecting it.
If you hate the wait (or you're just a hungry drunk) you can always take advantage of the fact that they're open 24 hours and show up at 2 am., or 3 a.m., or...you get the idea.
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