Local Provisions — Local services in O'Hara Township

Let me preface this review with a clear statement that their location, staff, and environment are fantastic for their offerings and as a local gathering spot. It was comfortable, clean, and super friendly to families (as well as those without kids and those just enjoying food and drink at the bar). I'll even mention that the restrooms were pristine. This review is strictly about the food.

After wanting to try it for a while, we finally stopped in for lunch today. Ordering at the front counter was easy and the cashier was happy to explain everything. We opted to order off the the cafe menu (brunch menu was also available) and chose: Fall Fritter Bowl (arugula / spinach / baby kale / radicchio / yogurt / lentils / sweet potato fritters / carrots / tomato / harissa vinaigrette / pumpkin seeds) Mussels (coconut green curry / cilantro / green onion / crusty bread) Side of shoestring frites with garlic aioli.

Starting in reverse order, the frites were very good. Nothing amazing, could have been a bit crispier. Aioli was very tasty. Huge portion and a great value for the price.

The mussels dish is where things went south. The mussels themselves were fresh and perfectly cooked as a protein, but practically flavorless. The so-called curry was essentially hot coconut milk with just enough herbs to turn it green. There were no perceptible spices or salt. Beautiful toast points, but overall the dish was the blandest of the bland.

The fall fritter bowl was the biggest disappointment. In contrast to the mussels, the lentils were as salty as seawater and nearly inedible. The fritters were cloyingly sweet and had chunks of undercooked onion. The entire dish was drenched in the vinaigrette. The yogurt was nice and balanced everything a bit, but it was overall extremely disappointing.

Again, loved the vibe a lot. The brunch menu foods we saw delivered to neighboring tables looked great, and we're resolved to go back to try them. But the cafe menu items we tried were really disappointing and I'm hesitant to recommend this place to anyone looking for savory...

Local provisions is both a gourmet food shop as well as a cafe and coffee bar in the back. They sell well known brands from the Strip District, around the city and at many farmer's markets. Look for things such as Olive and Marlowe, Millie's ice cream, Mediterra bread, Spezzatura, Di Anoia's, and Mon Aimee Chocolat to name a few. They also sell wine and beer here. They have fresh produce and a grab and go for sandwiches, salads, and other things. Place is very clean and well organized. The café has brunch on Sat and Suns but you can either order to dine or take out. My first favorite was the roasted Brussel Sprouts salad with spinach, arugula and pine nuts. They have baked goods and well as dough covered entrees. This is a great addition to the Fox Chapel area. Highly recommend if you are looking for quality food...

Local Provisions is a great restaurant and upscale grocery store combo platter. Their menu is seasonal, so it changes at least 4 times a year. They always have tempting vegetarian and vegan options but meats are also readily available. They use high quality ingredients and it is reflected in the price point. The portions are very generous. Right now, in Spring 2024 they have a vegetarian sandwich called The Hotlicks and, if you're old enough, it's a pretty close copy of the Hotlick's Hot Veg from a long time ago. It's really good! Their Smash Burger is fantastic and their shoestring fries with aioli really round out everything. Just get a plate of fries for your table. It's a large portion and totally worth it. If you're in the area, I highly recommend going in and checking out both the store and...