{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PUFPaY9KxDAcGqfsorJp3Q", "review_id": "Ya85v4eqdd6k9Od8HbQjyA", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-08-01", "text": "Mr Hoagie is an institution. Walking in, it does seem like a throwback to 30 years ago, old fashioned menu board, booths out of the 70s, and a large selection of food. Their speciality is the Italian Hoagie, and it is voted the best in the area year after year. I usually order the burger, while the patties are obviously cooked from frozen, all of the other ingredients are very fresh. Overall, its a good alternative to Subway, which is down the road.", "type": "review", "business_id": "5UmKMjUEUNdYWqANhGckJw"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Iu6AxdBYGR4A0wspR9BYHA", "review_id": "KPvLNJ21_4wbYNctrOwWdQ", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-13", "text": "Excellent food. Superb customer service. I miss the mario machines they used to have, but it's still a great place steeped in tradition.", "type": "review", "business_id": "5UmKMjUEUNdYWqANhGckJw"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "auESFwWvW42h6alXgFxAXQ", "review_id": "fFSoGV46Yxuwbr3fHNuZig", "stars": 5, "date": "2015-10-31", "text": "Yes this place is a little out dated and not opened on the weekend. But other than that the staff is always pleasant and fast to make your order. Which is always spot on fresh veggies on their hoggies and other food. They also have daily specials and ice cream which is really good. I had a banana split they piled the toppings on. They win pennysaver awards ever years i see why.", "type": "review", "business_id": "5UmKMjUEUNdYWqANhGckJw"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qiczib2fO_1VBG8IoCGvVg", "review_id": "pVMIt0a_QsKtuDfWVfSk2A", "stars": 3, "date": "2015-12-26", "text": "PROS: Italian hoagie was delicious.  Friendly counter employee. The restaurant was clean and neat. \n\nCONS: The pizza was not good.  Pre-formed crust, NOT fresh dough.  The price of the failure of a pizza WAS NOT CHEAP EITHER.  \n\nI guess the name says it all.  Get the hoagie, pass on the pizza.", "type": "review", "business_id": "5UmKMjUEUNdYWqANhGckJw"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qEE5EvV-f-s7yHC0Z4ydJQ", "review_id": "AEyiQ_Y44isJmNbMTyoMKQ", "stars": 2, "date": "2016-04-08", "text": "First the only reason this place could possibly win best hoagie is because there's no competition. Two hoagies and a side of onion rings cost $25.74\n\nSo I'm thinking with the reader choice awards and $10 per 12\" hoagie these will be awesome. \n\nI was sadly mistaken. \n\nThe only reason I didn't give one star is because is the bread & dressing is fairly decent. \n\nSo on to the hoagies, the Italian is general run of the mill. Minimal meat and a ton of shredded lettuce. You get more meat at subway. Nothing really special & NOT worthy of the $10 price tag. \n\nSecond, the steak hoagie, it is atrocious. \nNo cheese?!?!? You have to add cheese for $1 so now the steak hoagie is $11. That has so little amounts of meat that I thought I was eating a lettuce & onion hoagie. I am thoroughly disappointed with this hoagie, possibly the worst value of a hoagie I've ever eaten. \nI'm not say eating at subway is any better, but for the huge price difference you are better off doing so. \nCheck out pasquales down the road, better hoagie & price.", "type": "review", "business_id": "5UmKMjUEUNdYWqANhGckJw"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jBoH6qKGO7wdYyg_YjBcQA", "review_id": "V-bqYx62zpxfH2oFkzXPzw", "stars": 1, "date": "2016-04-10", "text": "Normally, I do not do reviews of an establishment unless the rating is exceptionally great or exceptionally bad.  If I had not felt sucker punched and mugged after I left Mr. Hoagie, I would not be writing this bad review.  On my first and last trip there, I paid $24.59 for two whole hoagies.  \n\n1) The Italian (ordered because the woman (she) working there told me it was their most popular hoagie) I ordered with lettuce and onions (no tomato, italian dressing which all come free with the hoagie).  I had to pay $1 to add cheese to the hoagie.  Because I was traveling and would not be eating the hoagie right away, I asked for the italian on the side.  She told me there was a charge for the dressing on the side.  I passed on that on principle.  Are you kidding me?  I just saved her money by declining the tomato.  I was not going to pay for the dressing on the side.  At this point, I am certain something is not right and this place appears to me to be in financial trouble.  That pales in comparison to what happened next.  I opened the hoagie and there were three microscopically thin slices of meat on this hoagie.  Ham, salami, and bologna.  Bologna!?!?!?!?    Who in the hell puts disgusting bologna on an Italian hoagie?  That disqualifies that hoagie as an Italian.  The red flags indicating this place is in financial trouble are blinding my view.  One area of this hoagie only had one slice of bologna, no ham and no salami.\n\n2)  The Steak hoagie came with nothing on it but lettuce, tomato, onions, and dressing.  I ordered it without lettuce, tomato, onions, or dressing.  I asked for mayo on the side.  I had to pay for that so I declined.  Are you kidding me?  I just saved them money by passing on the lettuce, tomato, fresh onions, and dressing!  I paid $3 to add saut\u00e9ed mushrooms, onions, and cheese.  Here we go again.  Canned mushrooms that were not even cooked through (were still cold) and onions that were still crunchy/undercooked.  News flash:  you need to serve fresh mushrooms that have been saut\u00e9ed (canned mushrooms are another sign this place is in financial trouble).  I literally had to open the hoagie to find the steak because I could not taste or see it.  The hoagie was 50% mushrooms, 30%onions, 10% cheese and 10% steak.\n\nI could have personally made 10 whole hoagies with substantial quality ingredients and toppings for the $24.59 I paid for these two whole hoagies.  I intentionally patronize non-chain restaurants to support small businesses.  In this case, Never. Again.  (The hoagie bun was better than average.)  Wake up or you are going to lose your business.", "type": "review", "business_id": "5UmKMjUEUNdYWqANhGckJw"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bWrodc7hN_T4q2r-rolrOA", "review_id": "3saY_LVFUpkAfd9t86VNdw", "stars": 4, "date": "2016-05-11", "text": "I like this place a lot. It's a good toasted hoagie.\n\nI actually don't like a my bun exploding with meat, but as a previous poster mentioned if you do maybe you wouldn't like this place.\n\nThe inside badly needs updated though. \n\nThe staff is friendly.", "type": "review", "business_id": "5UmKMjUEUNdYWqANhGckJw"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "uK8tzraOp4M5u3uYrqIBXg", "review_id": "Di3exaUCFNw1V4kSNW5pgA", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-08", "text": "All the food is great here. But the best thing they have is their wings. Their wings are simply fantastic!!  The \"Wet Cajun\" are by the best & most popular.  I also like the seasoned salt wings.  Wing Night is Monday & Wednesday night, $0.75 whole wings!\n\nThe dining area is nice. Very family friendly! The bar is very nice is well.  This place is truly a Yinzer's dream!!  \"Pittsburgh Dad\" would love this place n'at!!", "type": "review", "business_id": "UsFtqoBl7naz8AVUBZMjQQ"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "I_47G-R2_egp7ME5u_ltew", "review_id": "0Lua2-PbqEQMjD9r89-asw", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-03-29", "text": "We checked this place out this past Monday for their wing night. We have heard that their wings are great and decided it was finally time to check it out. Their wings are whole wings and crispy, which is a nice change of pace. I got their wet Cajun sauce and garlic butter wings. The Cajun did not have a bold enough flavor for me and their sauce is too thin. The sauce was also thin for the garlic butter, but that is more expected. They were better than average, but I don't like seeing all the sauce resting at the bottom of the boat. I would definitely come try this place out again to sample some of the other items on the menu, but this will probably not become a regular stop for wings anytime soon.", "type": "review", "business_id": "UsFtqoBl7naz8AVUBZMjQQ"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PP_xoMSYlGr2pb67BbqBdA", "review_id": "7N9j5YbBHBW6qguE5DAeyA", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-10-29", "text": "Wing sauce is like water. Pretty much a lot of butter and some hot sauce (franks red hot maybe).  The whole wings are good size and crispy, but for $1 a wing the sauce could be better. The hot and extra hot are about the same flavor/heat.  The fish sandwich is good and is a large portion, sides are decent.", "type": "review", "business_id": "UsFtqoBl7naz8AVUBZMjQQ"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JPPhyFE-UE453zA6K0TVgw", "review_id": "mjCJR33jvUNt41iJCxDU_g", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-11-28", "text": "Cold cheap beer. Good bar food. Good service. \n\nLooking for a great Pittsburgh style fish sandwich, this is the place to go. The breading is light, fish is more than plentiful and a good side of home cut fries. \n\nGood grilled chicken salads or steak.  Soup of day is homemade and lots of specials. Great place for lunch or bar snacks and beer.", "type": "review", "business_id": "UsFtqoBl7naz8AVUBZMjQQ"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pl78RcFgklDns8atQegwVA", "review_id": "kG7wxkBu62X6yxUuZ5IQ6Q", "stars": 2, "date": "2016-02-24", "text": "Possibly the most overhyped establishment in Allegheny County. If you're not a regular, you will be ignored by those who're tending bar. Beer selection is okay, the prices are good and the service is terrible. I would go here, but only if it was someone else's idea.", "type": "review", "business_id": "UsFtqoBl7naz8AVUBZMjQQ"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fhNxoMwwTipzjO8A9LFe8Q", "review_id": "XsA6AojkWjOHA4FmuAb8XQ", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-08-19", "text": "Decent range somewhat close to the city.  The mats are pretty solid; however, the grass range needs to be tended too.  It's like hitting out of US Open type rough...not very amenable to practicing.  Which kind of defeats the purpose of going to a golf range...Still gets 3 stars because the range is lit up at night which is excellent for those of us who are addicted to this amazing game, but are somewhat short on time (having a job kinda sucks sometimes, no?).", "type": "review", "business_id": "cE27W9VPgO88Qxe4ol6y_g"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-6rEfobYjMxpUWLNxszaxQ", "review_id": "rkD7UDbQ9VM3Va6bI-eBHQ", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-04-18", "text": "Owning a driving range inside the city limits is like a license to print money.  I don't think I ask much out of a driving range.  Decent mats, clean balls and accessible hours.  Hell you need even less people now with the advent of the machine that doles out the balls.  This place has none of them.  It is april and there are no grass tees yet.  BTW they opened for the season this week although it has been golfing weather for a month.  The mats look like the carpet at my 107 year old aunt Irene's house.  Worn and thread bare.  Let's talk about the hours.  This place is equipped with lights yet they only sell buckets of balls until 730.  It is still light out.  Finally lets you have the pit to hit into.  When I arrived I wasn't sure if this was a driving range or an excavation site for a mastodon or a strip mining operation.  There is no grass on the range. Just mud.  Makes it a good tool to figure out how far you actually are hitting the ball.  Oh, they are cash only also.\n\nBottom line, this place sucks.  The best hope is that the owner sells it to someone that actually wants to make money and service golfers in Pittsburgh.", "type": "review", "business_id": "cE27W9VPgO88Qxe4ol6y_g"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KZuaJtFindQM9x2ZoMBxcQ", "review_id": "WExNE-f93SL4D1q8s9QWKg", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-07-14", "text": "This place is absolute garbage...  Half of the tees are not available, including all the grass tees.  It is cash only, and they sell the last bucket at 8, despite having lights.  And if you finish even a minute after 8, don't plan on getting a drink.  The vending machines are sold out (of course) and they sell drinks inside, but close the drawers at 8 on the dot.  There are weeds grown all over the place.  I noticed some sort of batting cage, but it looks like those are out of order as well.  Someone should buy this place and turn it into what it should be.", "type": "review", "business_id": "cE27W9VPgO88Qxe4ol6y_g"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "H9E5VejGEsRhwcbOMFknmQ", "review_id": "iS34GJhMkkt9kCoTJLYEwA", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-08-16", "text": "Before I finally made it over to this range I heard the same thing from most people - it's just fine to go work on your swing. I had such a low expectation I was pleasantly surprised. \n\nIt's a fairly big range - if you are familiar with Scally's in Moon, it seems like it has almost as many tees, though its not nearly as nice a facility. \n\nThe guys in the pro shop were two of the friendlier guys I've come across at ranges or at courses. Yards were indeed marked and there are some targets to aim for, and even some hazards to aim away from. \n\nA big red flag to me was the extra charge ($3) to hit off the grass. I am no range expert, but this is the 4th one I've been to and the first I've seen of that sort of nickel and diming....\n\nPrice for the golf balls was reasonable and I do plan to be back every week until they close up in October for the season. Hopefully, since its for sale, it will reopen as a golf facility again.", "type": "review", "business_id": "cE27W9VPgO88Qxe4ol6y_g"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ljwgUJowB69klaR8Au-H7g", "review_id": "S-G0D8Cy7PnqShoBZu8PCA", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-07-11", "text": "I drove by yesterday to get a sneak peak.  It re-opens on July 14th and I can't wait to take my kids.  The new range looks amazing.  The entire range appears to be turf, which may or many not help your game, but it looks really nice.  The tee boxes look state of the art and the club house looks like something you'll see on a newer course.  Can't wait to experience it!", "type": "review", "business_id": "cE27W9VPgO88Qxe4ol6y_g"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 5, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LWbYpcangjBMm4KPxZGOKg", "review_id": "6w6gMZ3iBLGcUM4RBIuifQ", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-12-01", "text": "This place was DELICIOUS!!  My parents saw a recommendation to visit this place from Rick Sebak's \"25 Things I Like About Pittsburgh\" and he's usually pretty accurate.  His recommendations were to try the Reuben, Fish Sandwich and Open-Faced Steak Sandwich.  We went early afternoon for a late lunch today (a Saturday) and were seated right away.  The staff is extremely friendly.  My Mom & I each had the fish sandwich, while my Dad & Brother had a Reuben sandwich.  The fish was very good, but the Reuben was to die for!  Both dishes were massive, and could very easily be shared between two people.  On top of being extremely large portions, it was incredibly affordable.  The giant fish sandwich was $8 and the giant Reuben was $7.50.  Our drinks were always filled and we were checked on several times during the meal.  We will definitely be back!!!  Oh and a bit of advice ahead of time - they take CASH ONLY.  So come prepared, but I'm pretty sure I saw an ATM there as well.  And I do believe they are closed on Sundays & Mondays.", "type": "review", "business_id": "mVHrayjG3uZ_RLHkLj-AMg"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "m1FpV3EAeggaAdfPx0hBRQ", "review_id": "jVVv_DA5mCDB6mediuwHAw", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-15", "text": "Can't miss stop for the best Fish Sandwich in Pittsburgh.", "type": "review", "business_id": "mVHrayjG3uZ_RLHkLj-AMg"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "8fApIAMHn2MZJFUiCQto5Q", "review_id": "3Es8GsjkssusYgeU6_ZVpQ", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-03-30", "text": "This place should have a lot more reviews - but I'm glad it doesn't, they don't need to get any busier.\n\nIts been there ages, and looks it. If you're all about ambiance, don't bother. If you pretend you're in a movie set in Pittsburgh 30 years ago it works pretty well. The service is sometimes hit or miss. Most of girls are good, one is very slow, one is amazing. They are all friendly and usually a few different people will check in to make sure that you're happy. Everything is made fresh so be prepared that nothing comes flying out of that kitchen - busy times it can take a good while to get food. \n\nThe food is AWESOME! Worth any little complaints I might think up before it gets there. Once its on the table, I forget them all.\n\n-Fish Sandwiich\n-Salmon (huge and delicious)\n-Flounder\n-Shrimp a few ways (\"Norfolk\" style is oily for my taste, and I never had it growing up in Norfolk.)\n-Hawkins St Special\n-Prime Rib (sized for two, watch it)\n\nThe prices are low, the portions are large, and just about everything on the menu  is delicious. I'm not one to pick a place because they give you a lot of food, but if you like a good value and don't want to compromise on taste, this place is a gem.", "type": "review", "business_id": "mVHrayjG3uZ_RLHkLj-AMg"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "uK8tzraOp4M5u3uYrqIBXg", "review_id": "KAkcn7oQP1xX8KsZ-XmktA", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-10-20", "text": "This place was very good. I found out about Emil's when watching a show called \"25 Things I Love About Pittsburgh\" on WQED hosted by Rick Seback. This place ain't a luxurious restaurant...it's a beer & a shot bar / lounge. But the people are friendly & the food is good. I had the fish sandwich which was great. It ain't in a great part of town, Rankin, but I've been in worse places!! Try this place.", "type": "review", "business_id": "mVHrayjG3uZ_RLHkLj-AMg"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6wvlM5L4_EroGXbnb_92xQ", "review_id": "BZNJkkP0bXnwQ2-sCqat2Q", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-07", "text": "Old school.....traditional \"mom 'n pop\" quality and perfection. The best fish and chips you'll ever enjoy and equally superb fried shrimp. A great out of the way, non-corporate, vestige of Americana. You will love it.", "type": "review", "business_id": "mVHrayjG3uZ_RLHkLj-AMg"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "345nDw0oC-jOcglqxmzweQ", "review_id": "VDTIbR3G5_IPkpXbo2MutA", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-03-22", "text": "Seen this restaurant on 25 best places in Pittsburgh with Rick Seback\nack. Went there with my girlfriend she grew up with the owner. She's very nice all employees are super nice service was excellent i had the fish sandwich my girlfriend had the Ruben more than you could possibly eat very reasonable prices. Going back to try the burgers  i heard there enormous and very tasty.", "type": "review", "business_id": "mVHrayjG3uZ_RLHkLj-AMg"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "u9ULAsnYTdYH65Haj5LMSw", "review_id": "5uyYmniYyIB_wtKtyXDudQ", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-09-29", "text": "Wonderful reuben.  Map shown on Yelp page is incorrect. It is actually a different Hawkins.  I'd recommend a call for directions 412-271-9911.", "type": "review", "business_id": "mVHrayjG3uZ_RLHkLj-AMg"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pdHC0oAcG7gNdhuFRAUu0Q", "review_id": "zyn_Libz9VZTZ--OdC4-tQ", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-09-29", "text": "Good fish sandwich.", "type": "review", "business_id": "mVHrayjG3uZ_RLHkLj-AMg"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "tAKjY3bQXH51msJbOHYPmQ", "review_id": "uf61rPucuICXhSPXlZ1hIQ", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-11-03", "text": "After a morning of Thrift Store hunting, a friend and I were thinking of lunch, and he suggested Emil's after he'd seen Chris Sebak do a bit on it and had tried it a time or two before, and I had not. He said they had a decent Reuben, but to be prepared to step back in time.\n\nWell, seeing as how I'm kind of addicted to late 40's and early 50's, and the whole Rat Pack scene, stepping back in time is a welcomed change in da burgh...as long as it doesn't involve 1979, which I can see all around me every day.\n\nAnd yet another shot at finding a decent Reuben in da burgh...well, that's like hunting the Holy Grail. So looking under one more bush certainly wouldn't hurt.\n\nSo off we go right at lunchtime in the middle of...where exactly were we? At first I thought we were lost, driving around a handful of very rather dismal looking blocks in what looked like a neighborhood that had been blighted by the building of a highway. And then...AHA! Here it is! And yep, there it was. This little unassuming building with an add-on entrance with what looked like a very old hand painted sign stating quite simply 'Emil's. \n\nWe walked in the front door, and entered another world. Another time, and another place. Oh, and any Big Burrito/Sousa foodies might as well stop reading now. I wouldn't want to see you walk in, roll your eyes and say 'Reaaaaaalllly?'\n\nThis is about as old world bar/lounge/restaurant as it gets. Plain, with a dark wood bar on one side, plain white walls with no yinzer pics, good sturdy chairs and actual white linens on the tables. This is the kind of neighborhood dive that I could see Frank and Dino pulling a few tables together for some poker, a fish sammich, and some cheap scotch. And THAT is exactly what I love.\n\nOh...but good food counts too. \n\nWe each had a Reuben, and my friend had a side of fries. The Reubens were decent, but not NY awesome. A little too thick on the bread, but overall, tasty and definitely filling. Not too skimpy on the meat. I seriously CRAVE a true, good NY Reuben, but since I can't afford to travel right now, what I find in da burgh will have to do. But as we sat and ate, burgers came out to an adjoining table. Those were some big thick burgers. A steak went past for the table behind us. That was HUGE! And when we asked about it, the waitress said 'Yeah, it's huge and really good, and he only charges $12.99 for it, ain't that nuts?' Another table of five came in, and wham. Fish sandwiches PILED with breaded fish that looked amazing. Yeah, I want that, that, that and THAT!\n\nMy friend also mentioned that they have a Chicken Parm special one day of the week that is only served UNTIL 4 pm, and that it is fantastic. If only I could GET there on that week day before 4...\n\nThe waitress did a good job, especially since there was quite a growing crowd at lunchtime on a Saturday, and only one of her. She kept up and was very friendly. \n\nThey only have Pepsi products, so I had a brewed iced tea, which was very fresh, and she did pop by to ask about refills as often as she could. As the lunch hour went on, they were getting busy.\n\nEmil's is no frills, good portions, very reasonable prices, VERY comfortable neighborhood hole in the wall...kind of like Cheers, but in a blue collar neighborhood in the 1950's. Fan-freakin-tastic! I could feel at home here.\n\nYou definitely want to hit Mapquest or plug in your GPS though. I am not sure that I could find it again on my own...it really is a hidden gem. I will be making my friend take me back until I can memorize where the heck it is.\n\nAddendum: 2nd visit for the fish sandwich. Excellent. Truly. A pound of fish on a fish-shaped bun (as opposed to da burgh's seemingly popular hamburger bun). The fish was flavorful, the batter excellent, and for just $8. This may have been the best fish sandwich I've yet to have in da burgh.", "type": "review", "business_id": "mVHrayjG3uZ_RLHkLj-AMg"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Kq8-FUG7d_MT2qRNiNBJnA", "review_id": "xY2gjy49dnpQSB2RTZzqCw", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-12-18", "text": "This is a hidden gem, no really. It took us forever to find but well worth it. It is right across the street from the Rankin Police Station. The menu has a wide selection, I really couldn't decide what I wanted but I went with the ribeye sandwich. I'm glad i did too. Huge sandwich! I added mushrooms, it was very flavorful. My boyfriend got the fish sandwich, he enjoyed it as well. Fast and friendly service. Will definitely be back.", "type": "review", "business_id": "mVHrayjG3uZ_RLHkLj-AMg"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "a0ULPTNi05w-BNVovVUz2w", "review_id": "1W1vq7D1ofwFKbCA_GWu_A", "stars": 5, "date": "2015-03-06", "text": "From reading the other reviews, I see this place was on some top 25 places in Pittsburgh list a few years ago.  I haven't seen it myself, but have known of this place for a while before my first visit in 2013.  It wasn't until my almost 80yo buddy, Mr. Italo Donatucci (world's coolest old Italian dude) brought me one of the best fish sandwiches I ever had that I became hooked!  I've had at least 10 since then, but only during the Lent season.  I gave my 5 rating based on the fish sandwich alone.  Try it without a bun also!  Either way you get 3 nice size pieces of fish equal to a pound.  You can have your choice of sides, but I always get the small mac n cheese for my side.  The staff is always really friendly and service is prompt.  It's in a rough neighborhood, but the Rankin police station is right across the street.  Almost every visit there I have seen police officers inside mingling with the locals or picking up lunch orders.  Soon I plan to make a visit that's not a Friday during Lent to try other menu items.", "type": "review", "business_id": "mVHrayjG3uZ_RLHkLj-AMg"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-ke0O45_B6STtEqd5s_ANw", "review_id": "6A5nASW8_XRwDxV29cWGUQ", "stars": 4, "date": "2015-03-08", "text": "Another divey place we have been going to for years. My dad's favorite, as he knows the original owners. Certain items on the menu are named after the kids. Huge portions, might have a bit of a wait some nights. Huge burgers, fish sandwiches, salads. Decent service.", "type": "review", "business_id": "mVHrayjG3uZ_RLHkLj-AMg"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FoFdGS2TjVUUXptBS_gdNQ", "review_id": "RgYjyaOkSY1b5r9wirrfIQ", "stars": 4, "date": "2015-03-16", "text": "Love my hometown favorites. Cannot beat their fish sandwiches (although I do miss the buns as opposed to the sliced bread...stop that). Always will support Emil's\nOther favorites include Reuben, Hawkins Avenue sandwich, Chrissy Club.", "type": "review", "business_id": "mVHrayjG3uZ_RLHkLj-AMg"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XN5PALUxEOxgUrhaXXAJzA", "review_id": "mzafz6umneP5CBkzHGGsfQ", "stars": 5, "date": "2015-05-27", "text": "Emil's is a great place to eat! The prices are VERY reasonable, the portions are HUGE and everything I have ever ordered has been tasty and well prepared. The people who work there are so friendly, as are the customers who eat there. Ample free parking makes it easy to go there. I didn't worry about the area- the police station is right across the street. Don't leave the Burgh without having (1) their fish sandwich, and (2) their Reuben. You will be glad you ate there!", "type": "review", "business_id": "mVHrayjG3uZ_RLHkLj-AMg"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "E5O8wsWiGLqoOVBmG84wcw", "review_id": "boU6hZwK-As9Zf7YHVq4GA", "stars": 5, "date": "2015-07-02", "text": "I love everything about this place. The food is delicious (yes yes, the fish sandwiches, OK, I agree -- but DID YOU TRY THE MEATBALLS?? holy tamoley), I adore the staff, and I love that there are no windows -- it's its own little hermetically sealed 1950s world of delicious, real food and good people. Lots of places try to create this kind of ambiance, but it can't be manufactured. It takes decades of good food and good vibes.\n\nAlso, the food is really good. :)", "type": "review", "business_id": "mVHrayjG3uZ_RLHkLj-AMg"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "k0a-uii8yr__Rl-9ipl_RA", "review_id": "e11K8g-0m66gDeRz3TgSIQ", "stars": 5, "date": "2015-11-06", "text": "I had a hankering for some fried fish tonight and the fish fry at Maximilian Kolbe was going to close before I got home on the bus, and I suggested to my wife and 12 year-old daughter that we try Emil's lounge as WQED's Rick Seback loved the place as did Andrew Zimmern when he visited for the Bizarre Foods America episode featuring Pittsburgh.  \n\nThe place is in Rankin - a rough around the edges town in the Mon Valley between Swissvale and Braddock.  Don't be put off at first - the outside doesn't have much decoration to speak of and looks like the sort of place that you might think twice about it.  A TGI Fridays it isn't... And thank god for that.\n\nThe place is well-kept but a little dated -  no fripperies here.  But we're not here for the Decor - we're here for some dinner.  \n\nThe menu is basic with reasonable prices.  The meats and seafood are high quality and everything is made to order.  Their stuffed cabbage is regarded as the best in  Pittsburgh.  I love stuffed cabbage but I just made a batch a couple of weeks ago and I'm cabbaged out.  Their Ruebens are   also killer (our waitress raved about them).  My wife and I both settled on fish sandwiches.  These are true Pittsburgh fish Sammiches - fresh fried fish in crispy breading, crammed between enormous pillows of soft, yet chewy and crispy Mancini's Italian bread.  No adornments - just a boatload of hot crispy fish.  Emil's uses thick cod fillets piled high rather than a thin fillet that needs to be broken up to fit in the bun.  Truly a great sandwich.  My daughter had the BLT - looked good and on good bread and they weren't skimpy with the bacon.\n\nThe service was very pleasant and friendly and the crowd was a great group of folks.  We all had fun with 4 other tables when my wife pulled up a Trivial Pursuit game on her iPhone and pretty much everyone joined in and had a good laugh.\n\nOverall, if you consider yourself a true Pittsburgher - you must visit this place.  It's one of the few places (Big Jim's in the Run is another) where the spirit of Pittsburgh is alive and hungry.  Please go.", "type": "review", "business_id": "mVHrayjG3uZ_RLHkLj-AMg"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LQUy7D5Bzb2WutEXhVg2Tw", "review_id": "MKEs8po2_DFt9msCp8w68A", "stars": 5, "date": "2015-12-04", "text": "We have been coming here for over 30 years, consistantly good food and friendly staff. Vwey reasonably priced and large portions. The owner, Chrissy has taken what Emil started years ago and built it into a place we will return to again and again. Favorites are the fish and burgers, hard to pick one!", "type": "review", "business_id": "mVHrayjG3uZ_RLHkLj-AMg"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rtKuu--pSi1fkUekrVSVAg", "review_id": "GBz2JXMIypoBbVtSIH_r4w", "stars": 5, "date": "2015-12-15", "text": "We had gone to the Frick Mansion for a tour and I told my friends we were stopping off for a lunch in Rankin. There wasn't much enthusiasm about the location but the reluctantly agreed.  We stopped in front and my wife said we aren't going in there are we? Well once the order the food and enjoyed the best Reuben,  fish sandwich and stuffed peppers they were sold. The owner came over and thanked us for stopping. She is a real asset to the place. The restrooms were spotless, which important to my wife. I have taken places where she had to hover  over the commode. I went back two days later for the hulushki. A real gem a perfect place to eat real comfort food. Don't forget the liver and onions.", "type": "review", "business_id": "mVHrayjG3uZ_RLHkLj-AMg"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qiczib2fO_1VBG8IoCGvVg", "review_id": "v59hvgI7A2EkFFuGkWZksQ", "stars": 5, "date": "2015-12-16", "text": "Excellent fish sandwich, Wonderful Reuben Sandwich, even the stuffed cabbage tastes homemade.   Chrissy \nIs a delightful hostess and makes you feel welcome.  Restaurant personnel are pleasant.   I really enjoy visiting Emils when I'm in town   My only regret is that they are closed Mondays.   Worth the trip", "type": "review", "business_id": "mVHrayjG3uZ_RLHkLj-AMg"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fRMPvlxxMaEAHrQu5fP2cw", "review_id": "Pm6hPvRnV7dLMHpp7Yf9Wg", "stars": 3, "date": "2016-01-21", "text": "I wouldnt say the best fish sandwich ive ever had...definitely a huge portion but rather bland and nothing special. Very nice people and good service but i would largely disagree with most of the reviews here. Atmosphere was quite drab, classic western pa corner bar but no windows, poorly lit, and overall fairly dismal.... Clientele seemed to be on deaths door, missing limbs and morbidly obese. Fries were frozen and under cooked. Meatballs were dry and bland as well. I had high hopes but left feeling disappointed, defeated, bloated and like i had swallowed the entire rustbelt in one bite...", "type": "review", "business_id": "mVHrayjG3uZ_RLHkLj-AMg"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5OumCBQ_MyQsltSdbMyunA", "review_id": "vtqE5Sy9qk74qiS6ybleoQ", "stars": 5, "date": "2016-02-22", "text": "This is my fourth time but my first review. It never disappoints! Always home cooking, old school like grandma's house. Don't expect ambiance, but if you're hungry and want nice wait staff, (usually family) squeaky clean, great value and generous portions-way more than I can ever finish, Emil's is your place.\n\nTonight I had a cup of the chicken dumpling soup that was sooooo good! Very obviously home made. I had a side of onion rings that were perfectly cooked, which doesn't sound fancy, but I still couldn't finish. My husband had the chicken parm. Thursday is Italian night. It came with a huge salad, very fresh, an entire loaf of Italian bread, and a generous portion of nicely crisped and tender chicken breasts. Added to that, a side helping of ziti. My husband enjoyed it very much, the chicken was perfectly cooked. I'm a sauce snob, Italian, allergic to with an aversion to green peppers. To me, there was just a hint of green pepper in the sauce so I probably would avoid anything with red sauce at Emil's but that's just my quirk. I've had the stuffed cabbages there, the fried fish, Ruebens, burgers - all wonderful! Emil was and his family is of Serbian decent. Food is love. We love Emils!", "type": "review", "business_id": "mVHrayjG3uZ_RLHkLj-AMg"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "09jLk1V4_0Cg9FJc97luHQ", "review_id": "oZvG231a9J_wzX_HRMzWtw", "stars": 5, "date": "2016-03-13", "text": "I remember the old man 20 years ago eating a giant size hamburger used asked me questions I miss those days food there is spectacular the fish is to die at four if you never been there just put it on your schedule of your things to do and I promise you you won't be sorry.", "type": "review", "business_id": "mVHrayjG3uZ_RLHkLj-AMg"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hAT1Y7gf71TPJ6S-hRTO8Q", "review_id": "wjFPIigHK6I0qaBEypilRA", "stars": 4, "date": "2016-04-07", "text": "Great food  & service every visit. They do so many things right there especially taking care of the customers.  I have always received a hello, a follow up on my food, a thank you and then a good bye.  Some many restaurants get away from these simple steps of service. I'm glad Emil's has not.", "type": "review", "business_id": "mVHrayjG3uZ_RLHkLj-AMg"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "j9wgdbO7uToEr7Yb4MwnOw", "review_id": "SFeWP61QfW_lgpa2n9LzNw", "stars": 5, "date": "2016-05-08", "text": "This is our second time here in two weeks.  We have always liked Emil's, but just haven't been out this way lately.  This is now going to change.  Last week we had the wonderful fish - it has always been good.  Last week we stopped on a Tuesday after golf.  The bartender recommended the special of the day - the Chicken Romano with garlic and olive oil pasta.  It was truly outstanding!  I can't wait to go back and have it again!  The homemade Tomato soup with Asiago cheese was delicious as well.  Thanks Chef Tony!", "type": "review", "business_id": "mVHrayjG3uZ_RLHkLj-AMg"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "j9wgdbO7uToEr7Yb4MwnOw", "review_id": "PxrT9BbjY4QzRINGgT_0qw", "stars": 5, "date": "2016-07-08", "text": "Chicken Romano (yes, again - it's that good). My husband had the Shrimp stuffed with crab - wow! Love, love! Thanks KK, great suggestions!", "type": "review", "business_id": "mVHrayjG3uZ_RLHkLj-AMg"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XN5PALUxEOxgUrhaXXAJzA", "review_id": "5iMYI_FQDtbSRJNkbniSaA", "stars": 5, "date": "2015-05-27", "text": "I like this course. It's always very well maintained. The carts are in excellent shape, all electric and all equipped with GPS. The greens fees are extremely reasonable and many of the holes are challenging, even if you are a better golfer. It truly has a grand view up and down the Mon, from the Triangle and the Cathedral of Learning to Braddock, the Edgar Thompson Works, Kennywood and beyond. Yet, when you go a few more feet on the cart path, you are in the woods, alone with the abundant wildlife. One caveat- bring an abundant supply of balls. If you golf like I do, one sleeve will not be enough!", "type": "review", "business_id": "mYSpR_SLPgUVymYOvTQd_Q"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JRWpliEmVN3ghyh9NQr1yA", "review_id": "XGObgnRNEOPMyQ3B9lAlhg", "stars": 5, "date": "2016-04-26", "text": "2nd time playing here. Was in the area for a bowling tournament so a group of us decided to come early and get a round of golf in. The course is hilly and challenging with readable and fairly flat greens. But, as the name suggests, what a Grand View of both the course as well as the surrounding areas. \nCarts are in excellent shape and provide you with electronic scoring and course GPS.  The folks here take pride in their course and take very good care of it.", "type": "review", "business_id": "mYSpR_SLPgUVymYOvTQd_Q"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BkSeJo9g0s1YY7FSPqXSyg", "review_id": "5idUtnXsCzXDYECjaRphqA", "stars": 5, "date": "2016-07-10", "text": "Challenging but fun course! Bring plenty of extra balls, I am a novice and lost at least 5. Carts are in great condition and remind you to stay on the cart path (sometimes annoying when looking for balls but safety first) and guide you to the next hole. The pro was very nice and patient with our group as we had to delay teeing off for an hour due to parkway closures. Driving range is nothing to write home about but gets the job done for warming up. Beautiful views and lots of variety of length and layout of holes. I'll definitely be back!", "type": "review", "business_id": "mYSpR_SLPgUVymYOvTQd_Q"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "ay9H1RpjbBkaiXGxfh7LaA", "review_id": "v_uEDbK5fP1UJpkXNPwXpQ", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-10-11", "text": "This would be my local haunt, if I were ever to relocate to the Pittsburgh area. What a great little place! Such friendly staff, and some damn good eats!\n \nIt was so great, that we actually went there twice during our 4-day vacation to catch the Steelers/Ravens game. \n\nThey have daily sandwich specials. On Thursday night we went and had the special roast beef and cheese sand., and the .35 cent wings. Very, very tasty. I'm sorry, but this place kicks Primanti Bros. butt on the taste factor. They have about 8 different types of wings... reg., garlic, and I can't remember the rest - we got the regular, and I was wishing we would had ordered more.\n\nGoing back on a Friday night, we ordered the buffalo chicken pizza and a pepperoni n' mushroom.  Wow! That buffalo chicken pizza was awesome.\n\nThe other thing that stuck out for me was one of the customers. An older gentleman; he seemed to be a regular. I really, really wanted his SPAM t-shirt.", "type": "review", "business_id": "KayYbHCt-RkbGcPdGOThNg"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "JbWnXwjLaO1kncUkQOMajg", "review_id": "j8GuxQJ_DQsSfrJNkmcACA", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-02-27", "text": "A great townie bar with tasty food and an interesting clientele. I went to check this place out on the way home from the airport one Friday night and it didn't disappoint. It is refreshing to walk into a townie bar and not feel like the music stops and everyone in the place is staring at you - I'm guessing the mixed crowd of older hockey fans, young men in collared shirts, and thirtysomethings have probably seen it all during their time at this place. \n\nThe staff was top notch - the orders were somewhat overwhelming as they appeared short-staffed for the night, but my waitress tried to keep a positive attitude for my entire visit. The other waiter was wearing a hooded cardigan, and I wanted to steal it from him due to my difficulty in finding such a quality article of clothing.\n\nWe ordered a white pizza - large in size, engulfed in cheese, full of garlic flavor, flavorful hot sausage. An overall delicious pizza, aside from 2 things: 1, way too much grease (I know this comes with the territory, but still, it is sometimes unbearable); 2, CANNED MUSHROOMS - the worst thing to come out of a can. Ever. I would rather eat canned Alpo than canned mushrooms. And if the mushrooms weren't canned, they were just the worst mushrooms I've ever consumed. The mushroom debacle is enough to lower the review by an entire star - disgusting!\n\nMy advice for the place is keep everything awesome - random music from the jukebox, tasty food, great prices, good crowd and staff - and get some decent mushrooms; why they spoil an otherwise above average pie with such inferior crap, I'll never know.", "type": "review", "business_id": "KayYbHCt-RkbGcPdGOThNg"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "4-3IU5uUH90m21TWbZhhnA", "review_id": "2xCds3bp0wM6nHMz3H65vg", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-08-15", "text": "Alexion's has been around forever.  The first time I went in there, I was 19 years old on summer break from college and working at the ice cream factory up the hill.  All of the union guys from the ice cream factory went in there after work, and I immediately found out why.  MANY, MANY years later, I stopped in there with some fond memories, and once again felt welcomed and valued as a customer, even though they didn't know who I was.  THE SANDWICHES are done Pittsburgh-style, sort of like Primanti's, and they are as perfect today as they were back in ancient times when I first started visiting the place.  Alexion's is a clean and peaceful little place in the Rook Station part of Green Tree, the oldest part of the town.  I recall that some of the sandwiches I got there were ordered at a pretty late hour.  Nothing but good things to say about the place, and I wish it was closer to home!", "type": "review", "business_id": "KayYbHCt-RkbGcPdGOThNg"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bcwr1bFov3PSa1FiGfpc9g", "review_id": "UrukGX1emhSRe2fGdxdVPA", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-12-22", "text": "Good for cheap drinks and wings, they offer daily specials which is nice. \n\nDoesnt look like much from outside but the inside is friendly enough, the bartenders have been there for awhile and do a good job. Dont expect to have a HUGE selection of alcohol. \n\nTheir wings are good as are their salads. If you are gluten free this is not your place...lots of fried food and sandwiches. \nOffers a quick lunch.", "type": "review", "business_id": "KayYbHCt-RkbGcPdGOThNg"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Sjb5e5-gKoLXueFDMc2R8Q", "review_id": "2_Ru_ASf75kU303rdQjFfQ", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-04-25", "text": "What a cool bar/restaurant.. I will no doubt be visiting again.  The service and prices were great.. and the restrooms were clean.   I had the buffalo chicken sandwich and it was delicious.  The menu consists of typical bar food food, however; theres a few different items on there which stand out on the menu..\n\nA cool bar off the beaten path that is a worth a trip.  \n\nCheers ! !", "type": "review", "business_id": "KayYbHCt-RkbGcPdGOThNg"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tnArVArlj5usJLZbq9ydbQ", "review_id": "OZ_2Ss5H2bNxnYEcEZC0fA", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-04-29", "text": "Awesome drink specials during happy hour. Fantastic wings that are crispy and delicious, wing night on Tuesday and Thursday!", "type": "review", "business_id": "KayYbHCt-RkbGcPdGOThNg"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "W_NfPGdpM0286WBDNSvY5g", "review_id": "PUY1KIrW0BY9ENb3bfv2iQ", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-09-17", "text": "Good beer selection. Understaffed for a light Monday night crowd, it wasn't her fault she was the only server. But it took about an hour to get our sandwiches. Mine was one of the best reubens I've ever had.", "type": "review", "business_id": "KayYbHCt-RkbGcPdGOThNg"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "h-A_xNeB_xSbc0psqHyoJg", "review_id": "0klMyorClST8NYGJqArzPQ", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-16", "text": "Grew up near here. the family would always go once a month. Haven't stopped in for a few years until last Friday with a few friends to grab a drink. The sandwiches are always amazing just as I remember. The staff is amazing and friendly. Great place for lunch as well.", "type": "review", "business_id": "KayYbHCt-RkbGcPdGOThNg"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GcBAIs4pzeK6OzHpawgZlg", "review_id": "UVx5-SD8RyZu3NPRU5GwZg", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-03-13", "text": "Very disappointed in the customer service. We ordered Reuben's  and wanted coleslaw instead of kraut. They charged us $3.00 for the coleslaw. We will not be back . The iced tea is also terrible tasting.", "type": "review", "business_id": "KayYbHCt-RkbGcPdGOThNg"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "udy8pMNA09YDs98e51wXZQ", "review_id": "1yRSd1j8gamtcUN9lSZ3Uw", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-08-08", "text": "We met a couple of friends there on a Friday afternoon about 440 pm, based on the Yelp reviews. I've relied on Yelp in over a dozen different cities, never came away with anything less than a positive experience until today. \n\nWe ordered within 5 minutes of sitting down, there couldn't have been more than 20 people in the place, counting the people on the patio.  Took them almost 40 minutes to serve 3 sandwiches and a salad. I tried the fish sandwich, came out fried extra crispy on the ends, if there is such a thing as fish jerky a third of the sandwich would have qualified, it was just ok. I've had better at almost any church that fries fish during Lent. \n\nAll 3 of my dinner companions left partial sandwiches  or salad uneaten. Bread french fries and onion rings were good though. Iced tea was good, though I've never seen a place dispense sweet n low like they were giving away their last rock of crack. Asked for sugar but never saw any, they don't carry any other artificial sweeteners besides the pink stuff.\n\nI may give the place another try in the future for a Reuben or hamburger, assuming today was some aberration possibly due to a cook having a family emergency or something like that. Waitress was pretty good, held up under my multiple requests to find out if they caught my fish yet, hardly ever rolled her eyes :)", "type": "review", "business_id": "KayYbHCt-RkbGcPdGOThNg"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4DsJFa1QMd3NrIcxz0xNHw", "review_id": "-OdYcuEkmXwfLd0a6aJ0JQ", "stars": 3, "date": "2015-01-30", "text": "The bar is nice enough the servers are attentive enough the food is good enough. Their is absolutely nothing wrong with this place but the problem is it is not a place that will stick out from the crowd. It's kind of lost in the crowd. Pittsburgh is a city full of bars this one is relaxed. It's a great neighborhood bar. And I would come back but it is not a wow that is a great place.  It's just good enough", "type": "review", "business_id": "KayYbHCt-RkbGcPdGOThNg"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "t6OkrXgpcAZfJa2om9QO4A", "review_id": "QSu0l7koHMlTIhWbiiKMxg", "stars": 3, "date": "2015-07-02", "text": "Friendly local bar with great service and good food,  won't be disappointed if you like bar food at a reasonable price.  Good place to go for \"Friday fish sandwich \"", "type": "review", "business_id": "KayYbHCt-RkbGcPdGOThNg"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QawZN4PSW7ng_9SP7pjsVQ", "review_id": "k41uqc-sxyTve6KIy1cisg", "stars": 5, "date": "2015-07-15", "text": "Friendly staff, good food, great beer selection, and relaxing atmosphere. Great wings and the buffalo chicken pizza is the best I've had. The sandwiches are all on thick cut Italian bread and fresh. Definitely  a hidden gem of the Greetree/Carnegie area. Looking for a low key hole in the wall with good prices and great food this is your place.", "type": "review", "business_id": "KayYbHCt-RkbGcPdGOThNg"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "NCauclFtEoBCroQvdwYz4g", "review_id": "HVAB9Be-jOHNJE4d3OTciw", "stars": 5, "date": "2015-08-16", "text": "Found this place on Yelp and glad we did. Great beer selection, the sandwiches are wonderful and huge, wings were very good. Family owned establishment and everyone we met was great, the owner, waitstaff and kitchen staff.  If we ever get to The Pittsburgh area again, we will go back!", "type": "review", "business_id": "KayYbHCt-RkbGcPdGOThNg"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "NaTnrURv9lKSk53FjGS7Cg", "review_id": "ib7gyGiDZwI2ji1grqWMMw", "stars": 4, "date": "2015-11-11", "text": "Perfect joint! Don't be afraid as you pull up... It's a nice little neighborhood. Was in town on biz and my hotel was right up the street. Great service, well apportioned servings and unique menu make this place worthy of a check in!", "type": "review", "business_id": "KayYbHCt-RkbGcPdGOThNg"}
{"votes": {"funny": 11, "useful": 22, "cool": 19}, "user_id": "2rSeth60_CuWN3ZJ4k41lg", "review_id": "U7G7EZ_izrpHJ26BuPtcrA", "stars": 3, "date": "2016-01-14", "text": "I went to Alexions with a co-worker/friend for lunch during lent.  First impression, it was small and packed.  This is apparently a very popular lunch stop.  They have a nice outdoor seating section, but it was closed due to the weather.  \n\nI opted for their Friday special a fish sandwich with cheese, hold the cheese.  I hate cheese on fish, in my mind it doesn't go well together.  It came with one side and chips.  I opted for cole slaw because that does go great with fish.  The chips were straight out of a bag.  I am not a chip fan, especially not one that Lay's delivered.  It would have been nice to have homemade chips.  The special was 10.50, so I was hoping it would be good.\n\nThe wait wasn't terrible for as busy as they were, but if you're on a strict time schedule for lunch I'd call ahead.  The food arrived in about 20 minutes.  My fish sandwich though nice size was a little small for the price, compared to other's that are cheaper.  The slaw was nice, good flavor but the fish was average.  I loaded it up with some tarter and cocktail sauce to help the flavor out.  It wasn't a bad sandwich just a tad small and mediocre for the price.  I would stop back to try something else another time and would love to grab a beer here, as they had a really decent selection, and the servers were also pleasant.", "type": "review", "business_id": "KayYbHCt-RkbGcPdGOThNg"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "iFrkTlJfoLvJucPkq9y8UA", "review_id": "eGO7dle5fC4sZy_iPUkQQA", "stars": 4, "date": "2016-02-16", "text": "This place has a real neighborhood vibe to it, and offers a nice selection of brews along with a decent menu if you're here for a meal. Comfortable decor, decent service and reasonable prices make this a good spot for a sojourn if in the area. The bartender was cool in offering samples of drafts before I selected, and the food (I had wings and zucchini planks - both excellent) was very good.", "type": "review", "business_id": "KayYbHCt-RkbGcPdGOThNg"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "8K8qHAH9AREKxIIZAwQ9Fg", "review_id": "rIOD3I79RMhEfBHYenMs7Q", "stars": 5, "date": "2016-02-18", "text": "Fantastic! Great food, excellent beer selection!  Bartenders are great! It is a great hometown neighborhood bar with good people and friendly staff.  The food is a good selection of var type food with large sandwiches.  Excellent wings!", "type": "review", "business_id": "KayYbHCt-RkbGcPdGOThNg"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "S20zRS16LfpNfiZTNVjpNA", "review_id": "P4U2PV0B4J0Bv7lEo_iaFw", "stars": 5, "date": "2016-06-05", "text": "I go here to get away and enjoy a nice drink and great company. The service is always top notch and customer service is awesome. First class management and food.", "type": "review", "business_id": "KayYbHCt-RkbGcPdGOThNg"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xzie68uK2ViI0ddnLHw1tw", "review_id": "N1O_3yeUB0nn3otEJc88tA", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-12-14", "text": "Used to go there for tires, brakes, etc.  Their prices have gone way up-$400 for 4 mid-level tires for a Toyota.  Plus, 1 of the new tires went flat within 3 weeks.  Since they don\"t make appointments,  the wait to get the tire looked at was ~2 hours.  Sorry--can't wait that long to get a warranted repair,  They lost my business for good.", "type": "review", "business_id": "b12U9TFESStdy7CsTtcOeg"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "trYPAmnPz6ChpIgx0jGbyg", "review_id": "DuTV6MVj5qjTJTlpwlUsBw", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-03-21", "text": "I got 'new' tires from them and within two weeks got a flat. I took my car to a local mechanic to see if i could get the hole patched, but they said the reason I had a flat was because the previous patch had blown - WAIT, WHAT? I just got the tire and never needed to have it patched? This was supposed to be a new tire. \nI took the tire over to Flynn's and they told me that someone punctured my tire, then tried to patch it. So there are resentful tire slashers? I find that very unlikely. After arguing with the guy and telling him that his logic was far fetched he said he'd give me a new tire \"this time\". \nI will never go back to Flynn's b/c of the way this guy treated me and the simple fact that they gave me a used tire!", "type": "review", "business_id": "b12U9TFESStdy7CsTtcOeg"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XTp6S7yXL7HluVUaBYdbyQ", "review_id": "8rZtuT8USrLQIu5k4LPFKw", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-09-27", "text": "Terrible. Preordered my tires and when I arrived they couldn't find the order anywhere. Once we got through that process I waited over 2 hours for them to be put on... I was originally told it would take 30 mins. Slow, over priced, I'll go elsewhere next time.", "type": "review", "business_id": "b12U9TFESStdy7CsTtcOeg"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RsaEvod4EOBYIdbRBBv0sw", "review_id": "ap4IaJaTlj_txbJe99D6oQ", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-02-20", "text": "Contrary to other reviews, I have zero complaints about the service or the prices. I have been getting tire service here for the past 5 years now, and compared to my experience with places like Pep Boys, these guys are experienced and know what they're doing. \nAlso, this is one place that I do not feel like I am being taken advantage of, just because of my gender. Other auto mechanics have been notorious for capitalizing on my ignorance of cars, and have sucked my bank account dry. But here, my service and road coverage has all been well explained - and let up to me to decide. \nAnd they just renovated the waiting room. It looks a lot better than it did in previous years.", "type": "review", "business_id": "b12U9TFESStdy7CsTtcOeg"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5noqL9IulqZx326u6eg4Rw", "review_id": "Yip27oh0XMK0_1C3bN_DNA", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-02-27", "text": "Last summer I had an appointment to get new tires and had to wait a super long time. I also went in this week for them to fix a minor problem with a tire they put on. They \"fixed\" it for free, and the very next morning I had the same issue. I called to complain, and the \"manager\" didn't even apologize!!! So frustrated. Never going back.  They seem overpriced, too.", "type": "review", "business_id": "b12U9TFESStdy7CsTtcOeg"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-uZ0wCn09oZg7KdlY_3vVA", "review_id": "68MM1gPtOoe-squoK43mEw", "stars": 4, "date": "2015-01-27", "text": "I got a tire replaced here in Nov. The same tire had a bubble in a few weeks. After some initial challenges, spoke to the manager Keith and the issue was take care off.", "type": "review", "business_id": "b12U9TFESStdy7CsTtcOeg"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Nhvkukz5MECqEUQVfh6A6w", "review_id": "xMxam9Fh0GLCJ-ttO19qwA", "stars": 5, "date": "2015-03-24", "text": "Awesome experience!   I came in all fatalistic with my flat tire on a workday morning with a full schedule. \n\nThey saw me and worked on my car like a NASCAR pit crew.\n\nI was prepared to buy new tires.  They offered to look to see if they could repair.\n\nThey repaired them.  I saved alot of money.  #integrity #greatcustomerservice", "type": "review", "business_id": "b12U9TFESStdy7CsTtcOeg"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rcJOIO7wSgb-02sx656DtQ", "review_id": "QdW8YPDUJ6MW2tpIhEcC9w", "stars": 4, "date": "2015-04-09", "text": "I took my wife's car in for new tires on good Friday. I felt that the prices were reasonable, I didn't feel pressured to buy the most expensive tire, and I was out in less than 2 hours with no appointment.", "type": "review", "business_id": "b12U9TFESStdy7CsTtcOeg"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "072tu2_MFWmw-jb1O6DQYg", "review_id": "kNAhHVuUzbYt0UG9QqwaCQ", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-03-24", "text": "Most random location for a mini golf course ever.  This is old school. It's built into the woods (spray yourself for bugs first) right off Forsythe Rd near Carnegie Park.  The candy hut is fun to spend your spare change.  They recently re-carpeted the holes and added a few gimmicks that weren't there before.  It won't knock your socks off, but if you're local, give it a try!", "type": "review", "business_id": "Sktj1eHQFuVa-M4bgnEh8g"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5eR_TeDFbOmv28MoRwH-lw", "review_id": "apM_3NdKNQjIjRLeFN7vOQ", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-02-25", "text": "This quaint mini golf course is one of the oldest, yet most original and fun locations that I have yet visited.  Coming from Texas, it was nice to see a course located amongst the hilly and woody Pennsylvanian terrain. It can be frustrating that it is literally impossible to make a hole-in-one on most every hole and that the course also makes it extremely difficult to predict the direction on how the ball will follow through and bounce.  The cartoon-like outrageousness of the course proved to give laughs and a fun attempt to play.  Improvements were being made and I will look forward to returning on my next visit to the Pittsburgh area.  I enjoy traveling and visiting new courses and the only reason why I didn't give this location 5 stars is because it was impossible to intuitively shoot the ball for a best effort to beat par.", "type": "review", "business_id": "Sktj1eHQFuVa-M4bgnEh8g"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4cW3iQW6JD1C8VxYP0eyXg", "review_id": "dBkNFAmn9RcRGac4o62lpA", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-10-25", "text": "I think this place is closed. Their number is out of service, sign is gone and the course has not been maintained. Awesome woodsy mess of a course though!", "type": "review", "business_id": "Sktj1eHQFuVa-M4bgnEh8g"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4cW3iQW6JD1C8VxYP0eyXg", "review_id": "o5J7NoSEA-PvkcpMuQn8kg", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-10-29", "text": "I've been informed by a fellow Yelper that they are just closed for the season, I hope they're right! I find it strange they don't keep their phone number in service with a recording and that they didn't cover the course up to protect it from weather, vandalism, etc. Either way, I can't wait to get my game on in the spring!", "type": "review", "business_id": "Sktj1eHQFuVa-M4bgnEh8g"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BNiS6iuXJHMqTyuKQgyHYQ", "review_id": "5q5h76tiVrgn5ElyZzpx9Q", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-07-17", "text": "Don't waste your time.  We had two different people come to our house to give us estimates for a deck (one of them the OWNER).  Both times, we never heard from them.  Not a call, not the estimate, nothing.", "type": "review", "business_id": "3ZVKmuK2l7uXPE6lXY4Dbg"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 10, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "nEYPahVwXGD2Pjvgkm7QqQ", "review_id": "nkquD2FJgZvyj3bcobqlrg", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-08-06", "text": "I will start by saying we have a nice new deck. That is where the good part ends.\n\nWhy two stars if we have a nice deck now? Well, it all started in May when we had a man named Al come out and talk to us about the process. He was a true salesman, I'll tell you that. Not a straight shooter, but an excited salesman that wanted to sell... And we bought into it.\n\nHe told us they were backed up with the harsh winter and a lot of jobs, but they could probably start by June 24th. Mind you, this was the end of May we met with him. He said they would have to do a survey of our land and get a permit from Dormont before they started. We felt confident in going with them, and booked it.\n\nHere's where things fell apart. Weeks went by with no word from them on the process. Finally I called and left messages. Al finally got in touch with me and the conversation was utterly confusing. He must have not understood me because he just kept talking in circles. So I hung up not knowing what was going on. Finally I called back and the admin told me that the survey could take a couple weeks to come back. I wish Al would have told us that.\n\nSo our June 24th date came and went. We finally got our survey. And they were quick to bill us for it, but no word on where we were in the process. I called back a couple times with no real answers from the admin. Apparently they were now waiting for the permit from Dormont.\n\nA month later, I was frustrated and asked to speak with someone at the company. I spoke with someone who told me that Dormont usually takes a week to process the permit, but we were now going on a month. He told me he would bug the guy about it and we finally got it. \n\nI completely understand that waiting on the permit is not their fault, but why no communication about it? Just call me and tell me they're waiting for the permit, but they'll work towards asking Dormont what the hold up is. Seems simple.\n\nFinally we get the permit and work is supposed to start. Tuesday comes and they have to wait for approval from Dormont on holes they're digging. So holes are dug and equipment is put in my backyard and then nothing happens for two days. Where did everyone go? Who knows, because I wasn't informed! \n\nI was upset and contacted the company owner, Dave, by email. I told him how frustrated I was about the lack of communication. He wrote me two sentences that  said \"there will be acres there tomorrow morning to finish and most will be done tomorrow.\" Well, that didn't happen.\n\nThen two other dudes show up two days later and did work for about three hours and left. The main guy comes back the next day and says they did it wrong. So apparently the part about how they wouldn't need access to my house changes to they're drilling bolts into my house to secure he deck. \n\nFinally, the second week into construction, my tiny 10x11 foot deck is done. It was upsetting that they left the deck dirty, and all the dirt and cement they moved around wasn't cleaned up. I even asked them to fill all the holes they dug up and didn't use, and they only filled up one. When you create a construction project, isn't it just good business to clean it up and make it look nice? Didn't happen here.\n\nMy main point is, contractors have a reputation for not being the most trustworthy. Why be that company? Why not be an upstanding company that consumers can trust? My main issues with them were that things were not communicated to me properly up front, nor was the ongoing process communicated to me. Then they left everything unfinished in my eyes, leaving the site dirty. I understand things happen and things get delayed, but just email or call me. It's not that hard to keep me updated, it is 2014 with a million ways to be contacted.\n\nEven though I have a nice deck (after I clean things up myself!), I would not recommend them to anyone.", "type": "review", "business_id": "3ZVKmuK2l7uXPE6lXY4Dbg"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Z2HWwo5mIEc8SIVZH0IlfQ", "review_id": "DJlSJTPwrPJuxnxPbWBDnQ", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-10-20", "text": "When I wanted a deck for the back of my home I ended up calling Quaker State Construction. It ended up working very well and they were very polite. I got an estimate and called them to start working out the details of my new deck. Once we got the plans all sorted out they started building my new deck and it was finished with in a reasonable amount of time. I now have a beautiful deck that I can relax and that my family can enjoy. Overall, they did a good job and I would use them in the future for all my deck necessities.", "type": "review", "business_id": "3ZVKmuK2l7uXPE6lXY4Dbg"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "U4oSrj0ha0gKT62g8tPERw", "review_id": "C2JqxAAroijbe2brkAnpxg", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-12-22", "text": "Our cat went out the other night and must have gotn into a fight. He was wounded but we could not tell the extent of his injuries. My girlfriend called them today and they made an appt for us immediately.  When we got there, I couldn't believe how friendly and caring they all were. We went into the exam room with doctor Tierney Kelley and a vet asst Sam. They were the best. So gentle and caring. They did not pressure us into any procedures that my cat did not need. They worked hard So we didn't have to leave him over night. This was by far the best veterinarian I have gone to in all my years as a pet owner. This has all become a racket for making money. Doctors don't care about the animals in 90% of the places you go, but Greetree animal clinic is not one of those places. I will be taking my other pets there from now on and recommend this place and Doctor Kelly to everyone I know. Thank you so much again if you read this. Doctors Kelley you're the best.", "type": "review", "business_id": "QoDa50dc7g62xciFygXB9w"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9RIvLk16qajjPkvu5_HAbg", "review_id": "1LLHzhneBURLza-b-bBkug", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-12-29", "text": "Greentree Animal clinic is the absolute best!  We have had both Dr Mann and Dr. Reuther.  Both are very good, each in their own strengths.  I recently had to have my beloved dog euthanized due to a tumor growing on his hip.  Dr. Mann was very sensitive and caring to my feelings of loss.  He offered to make a clay paw print from my dog after he passed.  He went above and beyond to make sure he had a peaceful passing with me by his side.  Thank you for allowing me that experience, and for guiding me through the process.", "type": "review", "business_id": "QoDa50dc7g62xciFygXB9w"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RsZ4R-hFKkHASsumLrl4Qg", "review_id": "Ykvu7-r340CkVD8UbDEBVA", "stars": 5, "date": "2015-06-03", "text": "I cannot praise this place enough. I have worked as a vet tech in a previous job and have had experiences at numerous facilities here in Pittsburgh and Greentree Animal Clinic blows them all out of the water. Key things that you should note about this place:\n* They do not over charge\n* They only recommend services/things that they genuinely believe will help your pet, not their bottom line and they do not pressure you in any way\n* They are respectful and genuine to you and your pet which is hard to come by nowadays\n* Everyone from the front desk to the techs, to the vets are kind, patient and understanding. No condescension or poor attitudes, just positive vibes all around. \n* Dr Brown goes above and beyond any vet I've ever met. He has shown so much care, professionalism,  kindness and knowledge that I will gladly refer anyone with a pet to him because I know they will be in good hands and his fellow vets (Dr Reuther, Dr Kelley, and Dr Mann)  are just as phenomenal. \n\nThankyou Greentree Animal Clinic for setting the bar where it should be for all Veterinary Care Facilities.", "type": "review", "business_id": "QoDa50dc7g62xciFygXB9w"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "CFh9jAl5_DUSgNBA5bP5RQ", "review_id": "qfqs3mq5ctYFG8S-IDb_aQ", "stars": 1, "date": "2015-09-08", "text": "I can;t believe this place has a high rating. I had a bichon, who was seen here since his puppyhood and who was dying. I called to make an appointment to have him put down because he was in great pain. The receptionist would not give me an appointment until one week later, even though she could hear him crying out in pain. Anyway, he died in agony before his appointment. This was in 2010 and I have not taken my subsequent pets to the clinic.", "type": "review", "business_id": "QoDa50dc7g62xciFygXB9w"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NaF9nJPgNRicKckQldi-pA", "review_id": "AOzFMkdPS-nguc8ukqV6GQ", "stars": 1, "date": "2016-07-13", "text": "Three months ago I brought my 13 yr old golden retriever to this clinic for an ear problem. It was diagnosed and treated.  Shortly after returning home she started to cough and gag like.  I watched her for a couple hours do this and then called the vet to see if maybe she was having an allergic reaction to the medicine they gave her.  She was very uncomfortable.  I asked if they though she needed to come back to the office.  The dr told me that it sounded like she was overheated and to put cold towels on her.  I told him that I didn't think that was the problem because she hadn't been out.  At this point they were open and would be for another hour.   Two hours later I was at a vet hospital with them telling me she is suffering from a heart problem and that they really couldn't do anything for her.  WHAT?!?!  So I found myself having to put her down.  Fast forward to now.  I have a 14 wk puppy that has blood in its stool. They have not seen her yet. I bring in a sample.  Wait 24 hrs.  They leave a message that it's positive and to call for an appt.  I call. She has to wait 4 days to be seen.  WHAT?!?!?   Obviously my pups are out of there for good!  Thanks Greentree for caring for my animals...  Absolutely the worst care in all my experience with vets!!", "type": "review", "business_id": "QoDa50dc7g62xciFygXB9w"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Pe4QxbvKhLFHWiypevdmQg", "review_id": "QCMDSYIfRSJiZUxW_N6GRg", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-08-20", "text": "NICE, suppose to be haunted. In carnegie off main st. Closed Sunday during summer. During school season open some nights until 7pm.", "type": "review", "business_id": "1_lU0-eSWJCRvNGk78Zh9Q"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "bvu13GyOUwhEjPum2xjiqQ", "review_id": "EPyJ0xygCYn6Fe3oCBt3-A", "stars": 4, "date": "2015-01-06", "text": "Awesome historic building high on top of the hill in Carnegie. Home to stage 62, a theatre group that puts on musicals. I recently saw Sideshow and Evita here. Great sound and comfortable chairs, an all around pleasant experience for a pleasant evening or Sunday matinee. Plenty of free parking and at only 18 dollars its a true bargain. \n\nAnd yes, the rumors are true, this building is haunted.", "type": "review", "business_id": "1_lU0-eSWJCRvNGk78Zh9Q"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MLQre1nvUtW-RqMTc4iC9A", "review_id": "QctTSh8Vv0QBOCs2Ec0wIQ", "stars": 5, "date": "2015-10-25", "text": "Beautiful restoration of the library and music hall.   Look forward to coming here for shows.", "type": "review", "business_id": "1_lU0-eSWJCRvNGk78Zh9Q"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "bvu13GyOUwhEjPum2xjiqQ", "review_id": "auC6xw7Xl7kDDSHefVIZ4g", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-02-13", "text": "I'm not by any means a gear head, I'm lucky I know where to put the gas in my car. I have Triple A in case I get a flat, because I have no idea where my jack is. I took my present car back to the dealership the day after driving it off the lot to have them show me how to turn on my hazard signal, also, to show me how to release the parking brakes, and how to turn on the rear defoggers. Yes, the owners manual was in the glove box, but there was way too much reading involved, and I learn quicker by hands on training.\n\nAdvanced Auto is a God send for me, when I needed windshield wipers, the ones on the car sounded like a cow being skinned alive each time I turned them on. So, I didn't use them often, which isn't good in a driving rain storm. I walked in and went up to an associate and asked him where the wipers were. Not only did he get me the wipers, he saved me a ton of embarrassment by putting them on for me at no extra charge. I gave him a nice tip which he refused, but I insisted. I also picked up a nice leather steering wheel cover (proud to say I figured out how to put that on without a mechanic!) and a gas additive to clean out my fuel system. \n\nThis place has everything, and if you're not a gear head, they'll either show you how or do it for you. Great customer service!", "type": "review", "business_id": "_qopVQ6_Mz6W7-Pmbi56GQ"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_QFom7aSHKNCDsNXKd-3xQ", "review_id": "k3wTN0MQYEdnQsJEp99O4A", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-02-19", "text": "Great people... great service... great products... always busy", "type": "review", "business_id": "_qopVQ6_Mz6W7-Pmbi56GQ"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "9HCfCmd0t5GErgm7He6AeQ", "review_id": "kj0kTIV4hoPQv4xlB7jZ2A", "stars": 3, "date": "2015-12-17", "text": "I actually stopped at the one at the Crafton Ingram shopping center but they are all basically the same. \n\nI had been here earlier this year to get replacement wiper blades. The man who helped me not only gave me his recommendation on what would be good for winter driving but also put them on my car.\n\nToday's visit was to purchase some general car supplies as a holiday gift. They carry basically everything you need for self service. I'm not overly sure on their pricing but since it is convenient for me I visit it.\n\nSo far I've been pleased with my purchases.", "type": "review", "business_id": "_qopVQ6_Mz6W7-Pmbi56GQ"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "T_wjLgPOPXry7Bea4MzoVQ", "review_id": "XW_RwDoN9StbDt0Y1pc3VA", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-12-10", "text": "I have never seen a restaurant that has a frowning brownie (a.k.a. Frownie) as their icon, mascot, or spokesperson.  King's Family Restaurant has surprised me with this.  I think it might be in direct dialogue with Eat N' Parks smiling cookie -- funny (funny odd, not funny ha-ha).  We were seated rather quickly by the manager.  Very nice people work here, I was happy to find that even though they had closed a section, the server was willing to stay longer to serve us our dinner.\n\nWe chatted with the server a little bit -- she was quite engaging -- and then moved on to order our meal:\n\nTea\nPepsi\nOpen-faced Hot Turkey Sandwich with mashed potatoes and gravy\nBuffalo Chicken strips with mashed potatoes and macaroni n' cheese\n\nOur drinks arrived and our server conversed with us some more about the area.  She would leave every couple of minutes to check on our food and to make certain that her other tables had everything they needed.  Eventually, our entrees arrived -- both piping hot.  I went straight for the macaroni and cheese.  It didn't taste bad, but I swear that it is made by Stouffers.  I didn't feel the need to eat that much knowing that there were other things to eat.  I tried the mashed potatoes and found that they too came from a package; but, again, they didn't taste bad with the brown gravy.  I moved on to the main part of my meal -- the buffalo chicken strips.  At least they were all white meat and the buffalo sauce was more than just mild.  I contented myself with eating them.  \n\nI tried some of the hot turkey sandwich and just left the rest for my friend since it was not fresh cut turkey but instead luncheon meat that had been heated.  I finished off my dinner and was happy in the end.  No, it wasn't the best food in the world, but the service greatly helped the perception and it didn't taste bad.", "type": "review", "business_id": "wJr6kSA5dchdgOdwH6dZ2w"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LaPatM6c289ClpysmzZpdQ", "review_id": "LOqF4d657XomJGRKpFKlhg", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-01-03", "text": "So... back in the late 90s, there used to be this super-kick-ass cinnamon ice cream, like an apple pie ice cream without the apples or the pie crust.  SO DELICIOUS!\n\nHowever, NOW there is some shit-tastic replacement that tastes like vanilla ice cream with last year's red-hot in the middle: totally gross.  Fortunately, our server was nice enough to warn me about the change and bring me a sample, so I only had to suffer the death of a childhood memory rather than also having to pay for it.\n\nThe portions are big and filling, just don't come for the ice cream.", "type": "review", "business_id": "wJr6kSA5dchdgOdwH6dZ2w"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vGI3dbg5zFRXBg4eVVmGSg", "review_id": "e2YxtsZJE3w6DdNP8yMs7w", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-11-06", "text": "Ive pretty much been eating at various Kings' pretty regularly since I was a child when my parents would take my sister and I into the Fox Chapel location often.  Lately me and my girl have been visiting the Heidelburg location. I love the food, it really tastes homemade, much like something a grandmother would make, complete with gobs of butter and side dishes. Prices are low, selection is great, but dont expect fine dining by any means. \n\nService is hit or miss at pretty much all of them; if you have lunch at any Kings, you will likely be waited on by a sweet but sarcastic  older lady who has been doing the waiting thing for 30 years and knows her game. Seek out this lady.  My experience with the younger crowd at night isnt the same.\n\nIm in my 30s now, and very little has changed, other than the Fox Chapel location was remodeled about 10 years ago to look less like a diner, which was a big fail.  Any girl I meet has to enjoy Kings or she's out.", "type": "review", "business_id": "wJr6kSA5dchdgOdwH6dZ2w"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9MmWbiE7txW_OplDAnoaqA", "review_id": "RRddfCx_goh5UnEIwx9HMA", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-11-21", "text": "Hoofah.", "type": "review", "business_id": "wJr6kSA5dchdgOdwH6dZ2w"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "q7MrNVt1FE23rwtWmPYWHg", "review_id": "bgLHVU09FpJ-uEOFFor6uA", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-05-30", "text": "I heart King's. I've always been a fan and this one was as good as my old one in Monaca.", "type": "review", "business_id": "wJr6kSA5dchdgOdwH6dZ2w"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7KoVg5QMjYu8taLFSE7hNA", "review_id": "pLkbUd2H5ducEeJPi1BPGw", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-09-18", "text": "I arrived around 10 am on a Saturday morning.  I was greeted by the hostess,who was polite and friendly, and I informed her that I was alone.  She had just arrived, as well, and wasn't exactly sure what was going on yet, so she asked (the manager?) where she should seat me.  After receiving guidance, she brought me to a table towards the back.  It had not yet been cleaned after the previous guests had dined.  So, she quickly got it cleared off, grabbed a rag, and wiped it down.\n\nThe waitress came rather quickly to take my drink order.  She was extremely friendly.  I ordered coffee and water, which she went and got while I looked over the menu.  She returned, and took my order.  I ordered the Cinnamon Swirl French Toast Special - Three slices of French toast made with Pittsburgh's own Jenny Lee\u00ae Cinnamon Swirl, two farm-fresh eggs, with bacon or sausage (I chose sausage), and your choice of potato (I went with the cheesy hash brown casserole).  I also added an orange juice.  She went and put my order in, while I waited, and came back with it after not too long.   The eggs were cooked exactly how I wanted them, the cheesy hash brown casserole and the french toast were both delicious.  I also enjoyed the sausage which was pretty typical.\n\nKings Family Restaurant featured a very friendly staff, great prices, and tasty food.  I am pleased and will definitely come back again.", "type": "review", "business_id": "wJr6kSA5dchdgOdwH6dZ2w"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Nhvkukz5MECqEUQVfh6A6w", "review_id": "NVrAJfj1GhHCeytwYM28hQ", "stars": 3, "date": "2015-01-26", "text": "Breakfast Time!\n\nI stopped by the Kings Family Restaurant prior to grocery shopping.    I have never been to a Kings Family Restaurant since moving to Pittsburgh.   There are several local establishments.\n\nThis particular location has pretty good food at a great price.   It is similar to a Cracker Barrel and / or Bob Evans.   I ordered something very hearty - Country Fried Steak , Eggs, and Cheesy Potatoes.\n\nThe food and coffee were good.    The service was excellent. \n\nI will go back.  \n\nBreakfast runs from $5-8.   \n\nMy breakfast cost me just over $10 - very comparable to Cracker Barrel / Bob Evans.", "type": "review", "business_id": "wJr6kSA5dchdgOdwH6dZ2w"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "284ZoU1QyY1y-_j0YYJH3g", "review_id": "iIot3sbCL2KxnqvKTczg6A", "stars": 3, "date": "2016-04-28", "text": "Good service but the last 2 times we've gone there have been hairs in my son's kids meal.. A bit disappointing.", "type": "review", "business_id": "wJr6kSA5dchdgOdwH6dZ2w"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "T_wjLgPOPXry7Bea4MzoVQ", "review_id": "Ba193vShA-AKcfLYvaEOnA", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-01-27", "text": "Average run of the mill store.  Associates are young teens and they really don't know where anything is.  Luckily I am able to get around to find everything.  Found my puppy treats and moved on.", "type": "review", "business_id": "yXuao0pFz1AxB21vJjDf5w"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bvu13GyOUwhEjPum2xjiqQ", "review_id": "bMCvh40U7J1xu3IwuulAPg", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-03-09", "text": "Not bad for a Shop N Save, most are privately owned, so availability of items might differ from place to place. The only time I frequent S n S is when the have their huge two day sales usually held on Thursday and Friday at least once month.\n\nGood bakery at this location too.", "type": "review", "business_id": "yXuao0pFz1AxB21vJjDf5w"}