Primanti Brothers 130 Hiester St.
Ease of Access: 8/10
Primanti's isn't very far from Pollock, closer than Green Bowl and Urban Outfitters, but it's on the corner of Beaver Ave. and I don't like to go passed College. Call me lazy.
Bank Account Happiness: 90%
If you're like me, you can't finish an entire sandwich, so a $7 sandwich turns into $3.50 lunch and $3.50 dinner.
Big Group or Study Spot?
Big Group or Study Spot?
Before we get things started with this review, there is an important disclaimer that needs to be said: I have not actually been to the Primanti Brothers in State College. Honestly, I was completely swamped this week, making it super difficult to plan a meal outside of campus. I also really needed to save myself some money and so I could't afford to eat out on the town. That being said, I most definitely have been to Primanti Brothers (in fact the original in Pittsburgh, which should be even more valid) many times since I moved to Pittsburgh. I want to take this chance to plug my hometown a bit.
Primanti Brothers first started in the 1930's as a food cart in the Strip District of downtown Pittsburgh (no it is not what it sounds like). The original restaurant still resides there, but there are now many locations outside of Pittsburgh (as I was very excited to learn upon moving here). Now I'm sure you're wondering, "Why in the world is this restaurant from Pittsburgh of all places so popular?"
I will now introduce to you, my friends, the Primanti's "Almost Famous" sandwich.
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| Picture courtesy of official Primanti Brothers website |
The Food
My typical order at Primanti's is a ham sandwich because I like to keep things simple. You can add bacon, double meat, double cheese, or an egg to your sandwich for an extra price, but these sandwiches really don't need extra pizazz. Every sandwich comes with provolone cheese, french fries, and cole slaw, the thing that makes Primanti's so famous. Thick slices of Italian bread hold all the toppings together, warm and piled high. It is important to note that there are no vegetarian options for these sandwiches, so if you don't eat meat this isn't the place for you. Primanti's does serve salads, burgers, and other dishes, but why are you going to Primanti's if you aren't getting the "Almost Famous" sandwich?
That being said, please do not go to Primanti's and ask for french fries and cole slaw on the side. (Of course you can do whatever you want, just know that I'm judging you and your choices.)
Once again, I apologize for not actually going out and trying a new restaurant this week. I know many of you look forward to discovering these new restaurants with me, and I'm genuinely saddened that I could not make it out this week.
See you next time!
This makes me so hungry. And happy. And glad that State College has a lot of places to eat out (and cheaply) at. When I first came out here, I thought that there was going to be absolutely no interesting (or new) food available... But you've helped me see that I was wrong. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteI love Primanit Bros., whenever I visit my family in Pittsburgh I always have to go. And trust me I feel you on the need to save money as well as time while here in State College. But your blog has become one of my favorites!
ReplyDeleteI went to Primanti's right before my NSO started so I have some weird kind of nostalgia about that place. I haven't gone there since then (in July) because I don't think we have any in Connecticut, so thank you for reminding me that it's there!
ReplyDeleteI would be the one to ask for french fries on the side. I'm not much of a sandwich person but Primanit Brothers sounds like a Subway 2.0!
ReplyDeleteI've never been there, but after reading this I think I'm defienitly going to stop by the Primanti Bros. at State and maybe when I visit my friends in Pittsburgh. Unfortunately, I don't know if I can read your blogs anymore becasue they make me too hungry and when I go back to my dorm all I have to eat are cheezits. Just kidding, I'll be back again next week. Great work!
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