Squirrel Hill Market

Only reason this spot has a low overall is because of people who didn't eat the food giving it such a low ranking. I'm sure if they stopped being so soft and just got the sandwich they wouldn't have given this spot so lowWhoever was working behind the counter was beyond nice and super funnyInside is as small as all hell and no eating in there. There's a table outside and trust me, you're gonna want to eat it right away and NEED a tableSandwich wise you got two options. Pound of pastrami or corned beef on rye bread with cheese. I got the pastrami with Russian dressing and sauerkraut. That pastrami. Is arguably the best pastrami I've ever had. It's smoked so salt, not unbearable salty and SOOO juicyI honestly would recommend just asking them if you can get two pieces of bread in the side and make two sandwiches with all of the meat. It's a ton. It's delicious. It's messy. It's pure bliss.

My grandfather and I are big fans of Reuben sandwiches, and so when I heard about Squirrel Hill Market's massive offering, I knew I had to try it. I showed up around 12:30pm on a Saturday and was the only one in the market. The employee working the counter was friendly and personable and quickly set about making the sandwich. From what I've heard, it's about 1lbs of meat, and so I knew I would be sharing this massive sandwich with my wife. It also comes with an enormous kosher dill pickle. As we elected to toast the bread, it took a little longer to prepare, but it was clear that a lot of care and attention is put into making the sandwiches. I was really impressed with the sandwich, and even for almost $24 dollars, it was filling and easy to split with two people. As we were walking out of the market (there's no seating inside), the employee brought out a couple cafe tables and so we were able to eat right out on the sidewalk and enjoy the beautiful fall weather. Great place to stop in at and the Reuben lives up to the hype for me.

We did a road trip to try the pastrami and corned beef sandwiches. They were amazing. Had a great conversation with the owners/staff. The pictures can't describe how delicious these were. Definitely worth the trip. We would absolutely recommend.

I respect the other reviewers taste, but as the son of a butcher, I can attest that the SHM pastrami sandwich was world class. Truly a squirrel hill treasure. It is meant to be shared, which explains the price, though I had a Burrito at Chipotle that cost more. Please try it so that we can preserve authentic, delectable, unparalleled deli without having to drive to Cleveland, Philly or NYC!

The service was pleasant and the sandwich was huge! The pastrami was melt in your mouth tender & latkes golden crispy delicious! I will be back for more!

Genuinely the worst and most perplexing shopping experience of my life. My family visited in a celebratory mood and left feeling actively hated by people working there.

A friend and I went to the market to buy and I was wearing a Mamala shirt with a jean jacket over it with only the M showing. Before I ordered, the man behind the counter said, "Get out of here with that shirt on!" He had a mean look on his face so I knew that he was not joking. We immediately turned and left. I guess they don't need our business.

Some of the best pastrami and corned beef I've ever had. Drove 40 minutes to get there and it was awesome food

Traveled out of our way to shop here. Supposed to open at 11:00 am. Stood in the cold, along with a delivery driver, at 11:13 am and still not opened. After warming up in the car, left a good parking spot (which is unheard of on Murray Avenue) and ventured to another stop. Passed the market, with open sign on. Worked our way around the side streets and found a not to bad spot.Entered the market with the person busily trying to get the coffee started. Never greeted us, nor even turned around to acknowledge us. Finally she turned around and just looked at us. I mentioned that we were here at 11 and was told never to come on time as she's always late. Then she proceeded to work on the coffee pot, never asking if we needed/wanted anything. When she turned around again, said something like "well" or "did you want anything" We're standing at your counter......not looking around the store. I asked if they had soup and was told not this early as it takes the equipment time to warm up. I then asked what other food items were available and was told the latkes, but they are not warmed up.That was it.......was never treated so rudely. Was prepared to pay the $21 some dollars for their famous pastrami sandwich, but not after how we were treated.Just walked out.

This is the place for legit CB and P. You want your hand held when the line is 6 deep and the place is only like 100sq' with 1 person behind the counter? Consider elsewhere. Best deli fare in WPa and EOh.