Corner Mercantile

This spot is run by Parkhurst, the same folks as Eat N' Park. They have a display counter full of quick entrees, sandwiches and sides that you self-order at a kiosk and they will heat up for you to eat there or take back to work. There is a lot of seating if you've come with a group; I work in the building and this is a frequent spot for impromptu meetings. There's also a very good coffee bar (pro tip: if you work in the Tower at PNC Plaza or nearby, get a latte punch card) and grab and go options like salads. As a vegetarian I appreciate that I can find several suitable options for myself here 100% of the time. Some of my frequent go-tos here are quiches and individual pizzas/flatbreads. Also don't miss the smoked gouda pasta salad or the kale salad as excellent side choices. Ingredients are high-quality, fresh and local, and a typical lunch will run you $10-12, pretty typical for central downtown Pittsburgh. Coffee prices are a shade under what you'll pay at the chains and far better quality. It's a solid breakfast or lunch choice, has long operating hours (7:30-4 every weekday) and is consistent and reliable.

Awesome place to sit down and work or chat. The dining area is spacious with plenty of place to sit, including bars along the sides and in front of the windows. And it's all clean, so you don't have to worry about sitting in someone else's crumbs! I love having the option of choosing something myself like their prepackaged salads or something they whip up on the spot like a drink or a hot pizza. The staff is friendly and helpful, which goes a long way when you're a newcomer like me! And, of course, there's the food! Tasty for sure. And the price isn't as bad as I was expecting when I first walked in. They try to use sources that are as local as possible, so I'm all for that. They're unfortunately only open until 3pm, so they're great for breakfast, second breakfast, elevensies, etc. But not for dinner. Still, I'd recommend them any day!

I love stopping into Corner Mercantile to grab a quick lunch when I'm at work. I probably should have reviewed this place 100 visits ago, but better late than never! My go to lunch is usually salmon (prepared different every week which I love!) and a side, but I changed it up and went with a pepperoni pizza flatbread and a side caprese salad. They also have so many options (salmon, chicken, vegetarian options, sandwiches, main and side salads, etc) along with a variety of sides and snacks. They also have a coffee/tea bar and some baked goods. If you're looking for a quick spot to grab lunch or even sit in for lunch, definitely check out Corner Mercantile. They have so many options that anyone who comes here should be satisfied!

I have stopped in a couple of times for lunch since I work downtown. Both times I ordered the Italian hoagie aka the Bloomfield. Of course since I live in Bloomfield (Little Italy) I had to try it. Clearly I liked it if I ordered it on two separate visits.Honestly, they do a nice job with the sandwich. The meats and cheese are fresh as are the veggies and the bun isn't soggy and gross like some places.

I visited Corner Mercantile last night for the first time for a private event and was truly blown away! I got to taste so many of their menu items, and every single sample was so good!! My favorite by far was the Bloomfielder sandwich which is an Italian sub with marinated veggies a pesto mayo... omg so good! I would really love to try out their breakfast items! I'm also hoping and praying for a second location, because I am never downtown for lunch. Corner Mercantile gets a solid 5 stars! If you haven't been there yet, you are seriously missing out!

Only had time for a quick breakfast before racing off to the airport. We found this place on yelp and I was delighted to see that they had vegan breakfast options. I had a delicious vegan breakfast burrito and excellent coffee. This service was excellent. I would return next time I'm in town!

If you're looking to switch up your meal options during your day downtown, Corner Mercantile is definitely a potential place to visit. You can grab breakfast, lunch or dinner here (note that they close at 6:00 so it's not a late dinner spot) and they use a lot of local ingredients in their cafe options, which goes a long way in boosting the taste of their meals.You have a couple of options for food here. One is more or less styling your own meal at the cafe/deli. Another is ordering their special entrées and sandwiches of the day. And finally there's the bakery and coffee options, which are sold at a separate counter than the main courses.I typically go for their daily specials when I visit. Most notably I've ordered a rotisserie special with pork, pineapple and cilantro. The addition of peppers and cilantro helped to balance out the meat and fruit, both of which were quite sweet. The result was a tender sandwich with the right blend of tender and crunchy ingredients. It ended up being more memorable than a prime rib special, which was supposed to come with a few toppings but was mostly prime rib and salt. The prime rib was delicious, but I wish there had been some other toppings for extra flavor on that one.While I'm usually here for lunch I've also stopped by in the morning and can safely say that the baked goods here are a great way to start your day. And since Corner Mercantile works with so many local ingredients, it has a very seasonal menu that changes on a regular basis. They're definitely worth repeat visits and I'm always interested in what they'll be serving next.

What a gem to find in Downtown Pittsburgh! I was expecting a sit-down restaurant prior to entering the store however, was pleasantly surprised by the set up of the store. I went during lunchtime and they had prepared sandwiches and other prepared dishes at the counter. I went for the Bloomfield sandwich and got a pumpkin scone. They offered to heat the sandwich up for me as I went to another counter to pay for my food. The sandwich was packed with meat and the cheese was nicely melted from being heat up and was good. The scone was also decent (I was never the biggest scone fan). We got our food and drink and sat down at one of the tables while enjoying the decor. I would love to stop by during breakfast time to see what they have and snag up some pastries.

Very reasonably priced sandwich shop in the heart of downtown. The highlight for me was the sides. They have a wide assortment of colorful, healthy, wholesome prepared side dishes (beet salad, broccoli salad, kale salad, chickpea salad, yams, macaroni salad, that's all I can remember for now). You can get a small container for just $1.50 and it is a generous portion! Clearly good ingredients and freshly made. Let's just say the equivalent product would be $4-5 at a place like Whole Foods.Sandwiches are solid but not special. I got the Bloomfield, which many other reviews have recommended. I enjoyed it but have had similar sandwiches. They do toast it for you after ordering and at $7-8 they are not too pricey. They also have other entree style dishes like marinated tofu slices and salmon steaks.Ambience is open and fresh feeling and there's a good bit of traffic nearby during the work day. Definitely worth a lunch stop!

Went in on 3/11/2020 to get a matcha latte at 9 am. Service was great, the product was good. Everything here tasted pretty good! Yummy food and drinks. But what really made my experience completely dissatisfactory was the amount of foam in my latte... I understand lattes have foam. The problem is when the latte consists of half foam, half drink. There was at least 2 whole inches or more of foam in my SIZE SMALL matcha latte... my coworker also experienced the same thing. If I had asked for no foam, would they hand me a half empty cup? I would bet on it. Such a scam and rip off. Spend your $4 elsewhere. I personally have learned and will not waste my money again.