Kevin's Deli is a tiny little spot tucked inside the Webster Hall apartment building. Enter from the rear entrance on Dithridge St. and look left to find it quickly. I am working in this area again after a few years' absence, but somehow had never heard of this place. I tried it today for something different. If it is nice outside, there are some tables outside of the building for some pleasant people watching. There is no inside dining space that I saw.
I got the buffalo chicken salad and onion rings. The food was well-prepared with fresh greens and a generous cup of buffalo-ranch dressing on the side. The portions were more than generous for the price. This place is definitely on my short list of lunch stops now, and I look forward to trying some of the other items on the menu.
One recommendation: If you're on a schedule, call ahead or order online. I wasn't sure how big/fast the operation would be, so I walked over to check it out and place my order in person. There were a couple of orders in front of me, and I was quoted 20 minutes for my order. That was just about spot-on for an estimate, but be prepared, as this is not a large short-order kitchen that can crank out bunches of orders quickly. It's worth it to have something that seems to be prepared with care, though.
I'm glad I gave Kevin's Deli a try and will...
Read moreI got to try Kevin's Deli when I was in town for a dental school interview at Pittsburgh. I came across this fine gem on Yelp. It was located near my hotel nestled in a little apartment complex?-- it was a little difficult to find...but I'm glad I did! This small shop has a large menu with some of the happiest workers that Ive ever encountered. The food was delicious and Kevin recommended that I try the Steak Hoagie. Very good! Since it was my first visit Kevin let me grab whatever I wanted to drink---On him! It was their great attitude and good food that motivated me to write this review. Heck I would go to this place just to put myself in a good mood! Their upbeat attitude and comforting food gave me a sense of 'mood therapy' that made the end of my trip to Pittsburgh...
Read moreWe stopped by for breakfast sandwiches before heading to the museum. Kevin greeted us with a hearty welcome. He walked us through the menu, took down our orders, and gave us an accurate time until the order would be complete. We took a stroll around the block while we waited. We enjoyed our sandwiches at the outdoor tables on a beautiful sunny day. The umbrellas provided plenty of shade for a pleasant meal. Kevin was very kind to my kids and each left with something small "on the house." This is an exceptional spot that makes Oakland feel like home! Give...
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