Cinderlands Warehouse

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Cinderlands Warehouse

Brewpub · Strip District

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2601 Smallman St, Pittsburgh, PA 15222

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Beer & bites in a rustic-industrial setting; games & roof deck  

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Cinderlands Warehouse - Review - Strip District - Pittsburgh - The Infatuation

"Pittsburgh has become a brewery town and it’s pretty hard to go wrong picking one. But Cinderlands Warehouse in the Strip District has quickly gone to the top of our list. Housed in what was once an all-you-can-eat spaghetti place popular with elementary school field trips, this two-story brewery/restaurant has games, a roof deck, and a large menu. It’s a bit all over the place - pierogies next to pimento cheese next to beer-can chicken - but full of actually good food that we’d come here for even if they didn’t serve fantastic craft beers." - Kenny Gould

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Geneva Williams

Google
My husband wanted to try the IPA's. I'm not a beer drinker and usually find breweries to have limited other options. This place has a full bar and their margarita is very good. We also loved the Red pizza and the Smoked Brisket Wrap. Both 10/10! The downstairs is bar service, just order from the table and they bring it out, there's cornhole and a few other tabletop games set up. Upstairs is table service with a section of open air seating!

Ayla Croft

Google
A coworker suggested we stoo in before a work event. The construction and the trash bins caused the outdoor area to smell bad. I went upstairs to the bar and there was a guy and a girl working the bar. The girl was friendly, brought water, menu, offered to let me try a beer. However, the guy was really rude. I'd just sat down with the menu, and he asked what I'd like to drink. I'd never been before, and joking said, "No idea yet, I've never been here." he gave me a dirty look, said ok, and walked away. He ignored me the rest of the time regardless of me being obviously ready to order. He also complained to the other customers the entire time. The type of bartender who thinks it's endearing to be the woe is me type. I used to bartend and know many like him. I went from a great mood to wishing an earthquake would take us all out. I finally ordered from the girl. 12 boneless wings for 12 dollars. Their special. I'd seen a guy with the bone in, and they looked amazing. Mine came out looking like the leftover chicken at the bottom of the bag. Half didn't even have chicken inside. They were really overcooked, and we didn't touch them. The lady bartender asked how they were seeing I wasn't eating then. I mentioned them looking not so great, and she said .. oh, that's because we make them homemade here. Didn't ask if I wanted to send them back. I didn't eat them, took them home to get pics for my review, and tossed them out. I would not return. I don't think I've ever given a 1 star review until now.

Halie Girgash

Google
Where to even start? I visited Cinderlands Warehouse and it was amazing! Truly a gem—gorgeous space, really good beer and cocktails, and the food? Absolutely delicious. The place has two floors and a deck for outdoor seating, which is perfect when the weather’s nice. Since this is where they brew their beer, I had to try something local. I went with the Lil Cinder Mango—a classic American light lager made with real mango purée and flavor. It’s the perfect summer sipper! Also tried Cindi’s Hard Mountain Tea, and as a fan of all things iced tea, this was a dream. It’s a hard iced tea, steam brewed and fizz-free, served over ice—super refreshing. From the bites menu, we had: Cheese curds: perfectly crispy, served with marinara. Brussels sprouts: sunflower pesto, cherry tomatoes, couscous, aged provolone, and pistachios. This flavor combo was out of this world—truly a standout dish. We happened to go on a Thursday, which meant Wing Night—tip: mark your calendar! Wings are just $1 each, available in 6 or 12-piece orders. The dry rub flavor was delicious. We also tried a variety of mains: Red Pizza: a classic—marinara with a blend of cheddar, fontina, and parmesan. Simple and so good. Crunch Wrap: shredded beef, Fritos, beer cheese, enchilada sauce, and Aleppo sour cream. Absolutely delicious. Smashed Wagyu Burger: two wagyu patties with grilled onions, dijonnaise, American cheese, bread & butter pickles, all on a Mediterra challah bun. Super fresh and tasty. All sandwiches come with chips too! Cinderlands has a few locations around the city, and they also sell their beer in bars and through local distributors. But the Warehouse location? Highly recommend checking it out!

denny m

Google
We had a 30th birthday party at Cinderlands. What a great place! Very casual and spacious. There are no menus or servers...just order on-line, pay on-line and in a short time someone magically shows up with your food. No pressure...no rush. The beer was excellent also! One possible drawback, it can get pretty loud when it fills up with people since it's a big open "warehouse" environment. Although the upper level is a good escape from the noise.

Kim Hein

Google
The beer and vibes were amazing! The bartenders were so friendly. I met a guest at the bar who’s a bartender at another brewery in the area and she chooses to drink here on her time off which was a great sign!! I got to play games in between beers. This was my favorite brewery find when visiting Pittsburgh! I wish I got to try their food.

Dave McCoy

Google
This place is hopping on a Saturday night. The selection is good and the food was delicious. The chicken sandwich had Korean flavor and was messy good. The service was really good too in spite of a packed house. I sat at the upstairs bar and they did a great job making sure I was taken care of.

David Chang

Google
Incredible beer, impressive space, delicious bar food. The wings on game day were especially tasty. We sat at the bar and had a great time. Spacious, beautiful location with good service, super clean and easy to find parking. Couldn't ask for more!

Kristyn Shank

Google
My husband and I have spent so many nights at Cinderlands and always want to come back because of the great food and better beer. We even got married here and it was genuinely the best decision we made. The event coordinator, Kate, is absolutely fantastic to work with. She is incredibly kind, responsive, and experienced. All of the staff that worked that night as well were absolutely wonderful. There was never a line at the bar for drinks and were extremely accommodating to us and our guests the entire night. Multiple times they came up to us asking what we wanted to drink which was so appreciated when we didn’t have time to go to the bar when talking to guests. Beyond that, the space is BEAUTIFUL. With the string lights, exposed brick, and outdoor patio, it was the perfect setting for end of summer wedding. Everything is included as well so you don’t have to worry about renting chairs, tables, place settings, bringing in catering or booze… etc for the big day. Also very affordable!! Can’t say enough great things about Cinderlands. It will always hold a special place in our hearts. <3

Madison W.

Yelp
Food is so good and atmosphere is even better! Kale salad and fries is my favorite and the drinks are good too.
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Halie G.

Yelp
Where to even start? I visited Cinderlands Warehouse and it was amazing! Truly a gem--gorgeous space, really good beer and cocktails, and the food? Absolutely delicious. The place has two floors and a deck for outdoor seating, which is perfect when the weather's nice. Since this is where they brew their beer, I had to try something local. I went with the Lil Cinder Mango--a classic American light lager made with real mango purée and flavor. It's the perfect summer sipper! Also tried Cindi's Hard Mountain Tea, and as a fan of all things iced tea, this was a dream. It's a hard iced tea, steam brewed and fizz-free, served over ice--super refreshing. From the bites menu, we had: Cheese curds: perfectly crispy, served with marinara. Brussels sprouts: sunflower pesto, cherry tomatoes, couscous, aged provolone, and pistachios. This flavor combo was out of this world--truly a standout dish. We happened to go on a Thursday, which meant Wing Night--tip: mark your calendar! Wings are just $1 each, available in 6 or 12-piece orders. The dry rub flavor was delicious. We also tried a variety of mains: Red Pizza: a classic--marinara with a blend of cheddar, fontina, and parmesan. Simple and so good. Crunch Wrap: shredded beef, Fritos, beer cheese, enchilada sauce, and Aleppo sour cream. Absolutely delicious. Smashed Wagyu Burger: two wagyu patties with grilled onions, dijonnaise, American cheese, bread & butter pickles, all on a Mediterra challah bun. Super fresh and tasty. All sandwiches come with chips too! Cinderlands has a few locations around the city, and they also sell their beer in bars and through local distributors. But the Warehouse location? Highly recommend checking it out!
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Stephen G.

Yelp
A quality spot for a team event, happy hour, or for a drink just outside the Strip District. If you're sitting at a table, you scan the QR code to place your order for food and drinks. Everything comes to your table quickly. The smashed wagyu burger was very tasty with a generous portion of the dijonnaise and the pickles were crisp. I enjoyed the side Caesar salad, but it was a $5 upcharge over the chips. That was a little too steep. No issues with the service. There was little interaction due to ordering through the QR code, but everyone that came to our table was friendly. It was a little pricey but not outrageous. Any sit-down spot is going to charge around $15 for a burger; mine was $17. Again, the $5 upcharge for the Caesar salad was steep. On a scale of 1-5: Food - 4 Service - 4 Price - 2
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Victoria D.

Yelp
What a great spot. We sat outside on the rooftop because the weather was gorgeous! Even with the construction, the views were great. Both my coworker and I got the chicken Caesar wraps, and they were so good. Chicken was crispy, dressing was just right, and the whole thing held together (which is a big deal for a wrap). But the fries. Incredible. They were lighter and more like a shoestring style. to be honest, I could've eaten a whole plate of them. Paired with their ranch, mmmm! I'm a Corona girl, so I went with their lime lager, and it was light, refreshing, and exactly what I wanted with this meal. It was easy to drink, especially on a warm day outside. Service was easy! You order from the QR code and the servers who brought the food and drinks was kind. The experience was just easy and enjoyable. If you're in Pittsburgh and want good food, drinks, and a rooftop spot, check it out.
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Gary M.

Yelp
Beer was great!! Lots of choices of Hazy IPAs and we loved that! The food however, not impressed.
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Trish T.

Yelp
Had brunch here last weekend w/ my husband and sister in law. You enter the big warehouse - with its industrial chic design - on the main floor and head upstairs for brunch (we made a reservation in advance). We really liked the super open design. We all thought our food was pretty good, the beer choices ok. We were undecided on which hazy IPA to get, but no tastings were offered, so we opted for 4 different tiny 4oz pours (like a flight but not called that). We ended up not really liking any of them, but "Lil Squish" was ok for me, so I drank that. My sister-in-law liked her stout. I ordered the Breakfast Sando #4 and enjoyed it. It's basically a bacon-egg-cheese sandwich. The BBQ sauce part sounded weird - but it was good, added a slight sweetness. My favorite part was the roasted Dijonaise breakfast potatoes which were nicely caramelized with a punch of feta (I think) throughout. So good! My husband got the fried chicken sandwich which he thought was on the dry side. Sister-in-law got the eggs benedict and liked it. The base was a spur cream & chive biscuit which was an interesting twist. All in all it was a good meal. Our server was nice but overwhelmed with too many tables. We'd probably go back. We want to be able to go out on their wonderful rooftop deck! (It was a bit too cold when we were there). Didn't remember to take food pics- sorry!
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Isabel L.

Yelp
Their happy hour is definitely worth it! 60oz pitchers for $15 with so many options to choose from. Sitting on their upstairs patio was perfect on a nice day and their pretzel was so soft yet crispy and the fries were delicious! We ordered through a QR code on the tables so it was easily to order and close out our tab when finished.
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Jen B.

Yelp
What a lovely way to ring in the new year. Spending it for their Hair of the Hog event was a great choice. The ticket included a beautifully curiated menu of a WHOLE HOG BBQ, smoked meats, New Orleans BBQ shrimp , roasted veggies, twice baked potatoes, cornbread and more! My favorite was probably the campfire mushrooms ‍-they were seriously so good. I paired Czech Them Buns, Czech 10° pale lager, 4.3% with my meal and finished with Squish Ink, Black IPA, 6.9%. All this PLUS music by @epicastnetwork This was a great event-but I always love this spot for their great beer, delicious and affordable food, and fun events. I particularly like their shuffle board and bocce downstairs and nice outdoor patio upstairs in the summer.
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Liz G.

Yelp
I stopped by Cinderlands for lunch recently and was able to sit on the second floor outdoor/covered seating - it was so nice on these sunny days! During the day, you see a host to be seated but then order everything through a QR code. I had the chicken Cesar wrap and it was GREAT! The seasoning on the fries was incredible - it tasted sort of like Old Bay but it was not Old Bay haha. The food runner was super friendly and the food came out fast. I was there on a Wednesday afternoon and it seemed like a good spot to work from. Will definitely be back!
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Kristi B.

Yelp
We were exploring the strip district and stumbled upon this location. Let me begin by saying it is incredibly large, and there are plenty of spots for people to hang out, enjoy some beverages, and play games. If you have a large group, this is the perfect place for you to bring them! They offer a huge selection of beers as well as seltzers and sours. They also have a pretty extensive menus so it's a great place where you can grab beer and food. My husband had the Cinderfest (they are Oktoberfest style beer). He really enjoyed it and loved that it was easy drinking. I started with a flight and was able to sample several different ones but by far my favorite became the black and yellow yinzerade. There is a parking garage that is located literally like right behind them or right beside them so it's perfect. As parking can be very tight from a street parking perspective.
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Samantha L.

Yelp
Great spot for a drink and food that's a few blocks away from the business of the main Strip. It's conveniently located next to a parking garage and the self-ordering makes it easier to get in and out if you are under a time constraint! If you don't like beer, no big deal - Cinderlands has a lot of great wine and cocktails to choose from! They also have a variety of food options - I love the Brussels sprout appetizer w/pesto and couscous, it's so flavorful and definitely enough for a meal if you're looking for a smaller plate!
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Sarah K.

Yelp
My husband & I attended the restaurant's first movie night. The chef paired the meal with events (and food) from the film. It was the coolest experience I've ever had in the city. They nailed the ambiance with a darkened room and small candles at each table. Our table was front and center and perfection! We started off with some popcorn and dino chicken nuggets, which were subtly spicy and delicious! Our next course was a Kale Caesar Salad, which wasn't my favorite of the night but I appreciated the effort and uniqueness. Out main entrées consisted of Chilean Sea Bass and Lamb Chop, which both were absolutely divine. The sea bass was different and unique and the potatoes with the lamb chop were perfectly spiced and seasoned! We ended the night with melted ice cream and Gummy dinos. Each meal was perfectly planned from scenes from Jurassic Park, and it was such a cool experience! I can't wait to come back to this restaurant for a different experience and some more of their food!
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Amanda B.

Yelp
I don't love their beers but I appreciate that they have a nice variety of them, and I need to give them props for their food - it's definitely a step above your typical brewery and something I'd happily come here for even if I wasn't in the mood to drink beer. Their kale salad is soo good and my husband is obsessed with their Crunchwrap! I also love how you can easily order everything off your phone instead of waiting ages for a server to come around - it results in much faster service (and much happier customers!)
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Kaylee K.

Yelp
We love coming to cinderlands for so many reasons! The ordering system is a breeze - you scan the QR on your table and within minutes (usually less) someone is bringing over your drinks and even your food. I think it was less than 5 minutes for all of us to get our main meals. The crunch wrap is the best thing on the menu! Make sure to upgrade to the fries too. When downstairs is open (it isn't always) the games are so much fun and create a good atmosphere. They're all free as well! Love coming to this Cinderlands location.
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Kevin B.

Yelp
Loved this brewery during our trip to Pittsburgh. Parking was a bit of a pain since it's limited street parking but worth the added time. It's just off the Strip District and is located on a corner. Place is huge, has both a lengthy upstairs and downstairs including a gorgeous patio for nice weather, I could see why it's a popular spot. I started out with the West Coast Squish which is the IPA name they're known for, good spin on a hoppy west coast IPA, finished with the Hazy Squish which is more my style but both beers were outstanding. Beer tender was great, gave good and honest recommendations. My wife and I got some bar food to share. We started out with the dry rub wings which cannot be beat, easily the best brewpub wings I've had. They provided some buffalo sauce to dip them in but the rub was so flavorful it honestly didn't need any sauce, perfect size, we could've eaten like 15 of them! We also got the Shredded Beef Crunchwrap with fries. That was also good, flavorful beef with cheese inside and great fries. These fries I would describe as shoe-string, slimmer than shoelace fries but nicely seasoned, could have devoured a bowl of those as well, must try brewery when in Pittsburgh.
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Alex F.

Yelp
Stopped in for a quick drink and bite to eat after spending the day in the strip. We shared the jumbo pretzel and the beer mustard that came with it was absolutely delicious. I also had the forbidden rice bowl and not a single crumb was left on the plate. The lil' cinder lime was super refreshing after walking around in the sun all day, and it was an overall great experience!
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Kendoll C.

Yelp
Visiting Pittsburg, we self-made a beer tour adventures, choosing Cinderlands as our first stop because of their massive IPA variety- easy street parking in the surrounding area, walking in the airy open patio seating gave a great welcoming ambiance vibe, but the sunshining seating was about the only interesting aspect- food & drink service was managed through a QR code system, which is ideal for a quicker experience, but made learning about their beer, styles, and asking for samples a lot harder- After having toured many breweries in the area- this was admittedly the least engaging. I enjoy asking about beer & the brewery, but the service was disengaged, less social experience, more commercial also hard, navigating the massive selection, since they don't offer flights; Toast asked half or full pour- on the menu it said half-pint/pint- we opted for the Black IPA & Double IPA on draft, but really I have no idea what size pours ours were (maybe less because style or ABV?)- they weren't standard pint glasses, they didn't match each other, nor looked like other pours nearby- wish Toast had it listed out to help decide a bit better- beers were average, we didn't opt for hanging out beyond one 'we tried it' beer
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Anqi H.

Yelp
We came on a Tuesday night and it was trivia night! Their first floor was closed so everyone was seated upstairs. I got the duck confit ragu, and it was delicious! The duck was shredded though, so it was hard to tell it was confit. You order and pay on your phone. You can even leave the tab open and pay after you're done with your meal. Trivia was also quite fun. Each table just needed one phone to download the app to play. If you didn't want to play Trivia though, the space could be a bit loud.
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Andrew H.

Yelp
Wow, don't judge a book by its cover! Walking up to this spot, I was nervous. It just looks too polished and curated. It kinda looks like a tourist trap. And, being in the touristy strip district, maybe it is. However, they have some of the best beer I've had in PGH! Of particular note is the "icy squish", it's a West Coast Pilsner (already one of my favorite styles) and one of the best representations of that style I've ever had! It's crisp and crushable while remaining delightfully juicy! I can't comment on the food, but the menu looks pretty extensive!
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Jason F.

Yelp
I stopped by here a couple of Fridays ago with my wife. We both had the day off and were looking for a place to have some drinks and Cinderlands Warehouse fit the bill for us. While I have been to other cinderlands beer locations before, I have not been to this specific one. It is an absolutely massive building with a first floor dedicated to only beer with some games and plenty of seating. Then the second floor has both indoor and outdoor seating and is where you can order food. We opted for the second floor because we wanted a small bite as well as some drinks. You can order via a QR code here as we did or a waitress can take care of you if you don't want to or can't. To start off with my wife and I ordered the smoked Buffalo chicken dip. I have to admit that I was pleasantly impressed with it as it had a nice hint of smoke as well as some good spicy Buffalo flavor on the finish. The chips here were good too as they had an almost cool ranch flavor dusted onto them which both my wife and I enjoyed. As for beer, anyone who knows me knows that I always order a flight whenever I visit a new brewery or new brewery location. While there aren't any pre determined flights here, you can order 4 oz beers and I ended up choosing four of them to make my own "flight". For my selections I went with the feurig smoked schwarzbier, star crumb: pumpkin pie tartshake, stash landing '77 imperial west coast IPa and finally the ILINOHPA DIPa. I started out with the Feurig which had a nice smokey flavor with those dark roasted malts at the finish. Second was the star pumpkin which had pumpkin flavor at the start with a weird middle to me and a malty finish. Up third was the Stash landing '77 which had smooth start with citrusy hops coming in at the mid and continuing through the finish. Last but certainly not least was the Ilinohpa which was hoppy from the middle to the end with lots of citrus and a bit of dankiness. Out of the bunch I enjoyed the feurig the best followed by the ILINOHPA. The bottom line for me is that I would head back here again in the future. This place is absolutely massive and I would be curious how many it could but regardless of that they have good food and good drinks as well.
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Rich S.

Yelp
We had a great time meeting family at Cinderlands on a Monday afternoon in September. Parking on the street was easy to find, in front and on adjacent side streets. Indoors there's a street level bar, stairs to the upper floor, and a ramp up to an elevator. On the ramp you can see the brew-master at work! Upstairs there was plenty of indoor and semi-enclosed outdoor seating, even for large groups. You order from an app. The servers were friendly and attentive, and food and drink arrived pretty quickly. Of course there are plenty of beers to choose from, and we liked them all! We had lagers, pilsners, sours, and IPAs. I also had a very nice Manhattan with Luxardo cherries! Also, good hot pretzels, burgers and fries, salads, tacos, and dinosaur-nuggets.
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Laura G.

Yelp
We had a nice time relaxing and enjoying a beer and cider at cinderlands. Had a great beertender serving us. He was very happy and helpful. We enjoyed the great vibes this place had. They had great music plenty of seating, and lots of games to play. We played corn hole for a bit. They also have brunch that looked great to try another time.
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Emily C.

Yelp
Nice spacious brewery with plenty of indoors and outdoors seating. The food is alright, and service is friendly. Great place to go with a group of friends!
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Amy B.

Yelp
The vibe is chills and relaxing. We loved being able to sample different varieties of beer/ciders from the ample draft list. While we haven't sampled the food (YET), I know that we will be back to try it out. The service was spot on as we never waited more than a few moments to be waited on. The kids loved being able to play games while everyone was hanging out. Great location in the strip district!
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Kalvin K.

Yelp
5 stars for superb beer, super delicious food, and great service! This place is a little west of downtown, where I was, but a short Uber ride over. I enjoyed the modern warehouse style decor. The beers were largely not my cup of tea - mostly IPAs but there was one sour, which was quite good. The Nashville hot chicken was deliciously cooked - very much a place I'd revisit!
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Karen H.

Yelp
We stopped by on a Thursday for wing night and tried five different types of sauces and rubs with our wings! The wings were huge and really meaty. The sauces were pretty good - I particularly liked the Korean BBQ sauce and the ranch rub. The chimichurri sauce was good but had a tough time staying on the actual wing and kept sliding off. The wings were a little pricey for how much you got but they were pretty good quality and I would go again!
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Sarah M.

Yelp
I've been here twice now and both times have been excellent. While we originally came to try the beer, the food is the star of the show. I got a burger on my last trip, and my partner got a Caesar salad. Portions were generous and everything came out quickly. We like the vibe of ordering through the website; we never felt rushed though the staff still checked on us regularly. There was no wait and we felt comfortable at a spacious patio table even with a baby as part of our party. It seems like a super family friendly place.
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Holly H.

Yelp
Stop in with a group of 12 for the Thursday Flighrs /Pairings. For $13 you had 3 beers paired with different tacos. Each week is different. Thought there could have been more in the tacos. It was a great evening. Everything was delicious
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Julia B.

Yelp
I always enjoy my time at Cinderlands! We went with a big group & were able to get seated at one of the long tables upstairs without any wait, even though it was a Saturday night. Food & drink service was quick & done through a QR code. I got the chai espresso martini which was absolutely delicious! I had only ever ordered their beers before, so I was really pleasantly surprised by how good the cocktail was as well. To eat, I got the chicken sandwich. The chicken was cooked perfectly (crispy on the outside but moist on the inside), and the sandwich was really flavorful. The side Caesar salad was really good too, and it was a decent portion. Unfortunately, my boyfriend's food (the turkey wrap) wasn't as good & we ended up mostly sharing my sandwich, so it seems like the food can be hit or miss. The ambiance is airy & open, and it definitely caters to big groups. Food: B+ Drinks: A Service: B Ambiance: B
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Andrew P.

Yelp
4 - I'd drive 30 minutes just to come here. Skip to the end to see my rating scale. Cinderlands teeters on the edge of being a 5 for me. Top three things I look for are the beer quality, ambiance, and outdoor seating that accommodates pets. Ample outdoor seating, including some street-level tables that are dog friendly is a huge check in the box. They also have the more earthy, rustic vibe that I dig. So it comes down to the beer...I only tried one, which I liked OK, but it didn't blow me away. A lot of their stuff on tap that day were hazys and West Coast IPAs. That seems to be where they put their focus, but I would have liked to be able to also try a red, and Oktoberfest, or a stout. They just weren't available when I was there. So I'm going to need to head back when I can spend some time to try a few more brews and take advantage of the food menu. Other than that, the staff was just right, knowledgeable and friendly without being "in your face happy". Looking forward to another visit. 1 - Just don't 2 - You'll survive, but there are better choices close by 3 - Good choice if you're in the area 4 - I'd drive up to 30 minutes just to come here 5 - I'd try to convince my wife to drive an hour just to come here
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Sarah G.

Yelp
I love it here!! Came after work with friends and we all shared a bunch of apps (took a pic a little too late oops). Nothing sticks out to me food wise, but the quality is great and they have so many good options. The staff are so friendly, I always love the vibe, and yesterday got to watch them can the beer which I enjoyed! Now for the beer- some of the best hazys, and last night tried the passion fruit sour which had to be in my top 5 best beers. If you need a cold, crisp, quality beer, this is definitely a top choice!
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Ryan P.

Yelp
Amazing location in the Strip District! Had the Full Squish NEIPA, Strawberry Rhubarb sour, and Tracks Again pilsner - all fantastic beers! For food, I had the chicken sandwich with pineaple salsa and basil pesto - absolutely delicious. My girlfriend had the Cesar salad with chicken, which was a bit pricy but came out perfect. Really liked the atmosphere here, with the rooftop lounge space. There are some garages around, but street parking was not hard to come by. Service was fast and friendly with the QR code ordering, and you could even grab merchandise and cans to go as you close your tab on your phone.
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Mary F.

Yelp
Go for the barrel aged beers! We have only been to this location of Cinderlands a few times, other than simply picking up orders of beer. I think the experience here can vary greatly based on when you go so how much and what type of a crowd it is. We went on a Sunday night this time. Upstairs was closed. Downstairs had one table and maybe half a dozen people at the bar. We were carded, given wrist bands and seated immediately upon walking in. The bartender brought over a carafe of water and some glasses. The ordering is all done by QR code that is at the table. You view the menu, order your drinks and food and pay your tab. This is a system some people love and some people hate. It can sometimes be helpful to have a server make personal recommendations or answer questions about the menu. I got up and went to ask my question where the employees were gathered by the bar. The online menu states Grand Old Ebenezer, which is a barrel aged barleywine yet the description of the beer was for a stout. I wanted to clarify what I would be getting. It was the barleywine, which is what I was hoping. They have a pretty good variety of beers on draft including their "dad beers" (easy drinkers), IPAs, sours, and even a few dark beers. Drinks came pretty quickly. The barleywine needed to warm up so we enjoyed some water and conversation after trying just a sip. Food was brought out not long after. I had been intrigued by the pumpkin spiced pierogies on the menu as its flavors I enjoy and something different. The texture on the actual pierogies was quite nice. The filling was creamy and flavorful. All the accompaniments paired nicely. My only real complaint (probably just personal preference) is it ate a little too sweet. An extra sprinkling of salt, a drizzle of vinegar, or even a little more herbs could have gone a long way to bring this into balance. Still, we enjoyed the dish and it makes my want to try more dishes here in the future. I also snuck a few fries from a friend and they were crispy and flavorful and it came with a good amount. We ordered some cans to go through the tab on our phone. They even offer a discount code off a 4 pack if you purchase a draft which was nice. You go up to the bar to pick up any to go beer. We took home some cans of the barleywine we had on draft, which was boozy and delicious. We also grabbed some cans of the barrel aged stout they just released. We typically enjoy these barrel aged offerings. For this release they switched from wax bottles to cans which I think we may see more breweries doing. Overall this brewery is nice inside and has a good amount of space. They make some good beer and food (from what I have tried). It's definitely worth a stop, especially if you are in the area.
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K M.

Yelp
Cavernous, loud space that can accommodate a crowd (and does so often). Order easily using the QR Code on the table. I tried a glass of Argentinian red wine; a small pour for the price with decent flavor. My companion enjoyed a couple featured beers - one better than the other. My Caesar Salad was freash and tasty. We shared the Artichoke, Tomato Flat Bread that came to us nice and hot. An employee or two checked on us from time to time, but otherwise we were pretty much on our own. The experience was fine, but not outstanding.
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Marla C.

Yelp
The Crunchwrap is the best thing on the menu. I get it every time I go and it never disappoints. I wish they offered more sours since I'm not really a beer girl. But I do love the hard tea they have.
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Brianna L.

Yelp
Checked out Cinderlands at the Strip yesterday with some friends. We sat out on the patio since it was a nice day. I love how you can order your food and drinks with the QR code and they bring it out to you which is super cool. I got the Pog Whipper and I loved it 10/10. I also tried the Bombs In Pop Space 8/10 and the Pink Lemonade Whipper 5/10 - was not a fan of the taste which is fine. I got the bowl of fries which the fires were delicious. The seasoning used was top tier. I also ordered the smoked brisket for dinner and it was so delicious 10/10 and will be getting it again when we return. I love the atmosphere and the vibe. Highly recommend - I didn't get pictures of my dinner because I definitely ate before my phone but i got pictures of my two favorite drinks.
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Dante M.

Yelp
We came here for my fiancées surprise birthday party and had an awesome time! The food was fantastic, and they had some nice game day specials (that wasn't planned but highly appreciated)! The service was awesome as they kept checking in and seeing what else we needed! Would definitely recommend coming here
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Tabitha C.

Yelp
I will need to give this place another try because I hate to judge on the service but there were obnoxiously loud women next to us (tables too close together for comfort), hard to enjoy with children in the area, too loud to hear our own conversation. We did not even know how to order as first time patrons and were simply seated and nothing was said. Found out to order from your phone and pay same then will be brought to you. Waiters kept bringing drinks and food to our table that weren't ours. The flatbreads were ok and drinks weren't all that awesome. I'll try again, seems to have potential! Front hostess seemed lovely.
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Deah B.

Yelp
We stopped here after a great bike ride around the city. Parking is on-street. It is a huge place. We made our way up to the second floor. We had a party of twenty. They have long tables for groups. We ordered through the app. The beers came first. I got the crunch wrap with chips. The chips were overly done brown. The crunch wrap was excellent and filling. Can't wait to return again!

Bill M.

Yelp
Really liked it. The crispy wrap is amazing. Nice drinks and good atmosphere. Blah balance character limit. Good place.
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Kyle G.

Yelp
This place was the best brewery of the trip! First off, the site has two floors and is massive! We were told the downstairs section was doing trivia night, but if we wanted to have dinner, we'd need to go upstairs. So, upstairs it was. I found one of these beers at a bar a few nights before arriving here and was an instant fan. If you like IPAs and Hazy, you must try Squish or Full Squish. I tried a few others, but those were my favorite taps. We walked upstairs, and the hostess seated us right away. Everything you order is from your phone. I wouldn't say I like this because I like interacting with a server and seeing/reading a menu. Sometimes, the server will advise you on what to order when visiting from out of town. I'll leave this section on a positive note. When you order from your phone, the item comes out much faster because you don't have to flag down your server or another staff member. That's a plus! We ordered the famous (only among our friends) Crunch Wrap! I'm a fan! My only critique of this dish was that there wasn't any level of crunch. I would've enjoyed a little crunch, but not complaining too much. The flavor was all there and then some. Solid meal, and YES, I would order it again when I return to town. All in all, I'm giving this 5 stars for the Beer, Food, and Staff. All three were 5 stars all the way. Great job, Cinderlands!
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Rachael R.

Yelp
Came here with a group of collaborators and had a great meal. The order on your phone system actually works pretty well despite us originally being unsure about it. You can also request someone to just come help by "ordering" the "I need help" option which is nice. It also makes it easy for everyone to check out on their own at the end. I got the chicken sandwich and we had a ton of appetizers, including the chips and dip, which were great. Lots of good drinks too. We were there on a Tuesday, and they had trivia downstairs as well. We will be back!
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Maura S.

Yelp
Wonderful service from Bartender Michael! Friendly conversation from the onset. He was attentive and quick to serve. Smash burger was off the charts good - still. Roastes Squash and Goat Cheese flatbread (seen in picture) was lacking in texture. I suggest red onions, Brussels sprouts, cranberries, and more balsamic glaze. We'll definitely be back!
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Bill G.

Yelp
The food here is awesome. I got the crunch wrap and a caesar salad, both were great. Perfect amount of food for dinner. The facility, tables, bar, etc are also very nice albeit a bit too 'industrial' for my taste. This would have had 5 stars but the service and ordering sucks. They have an app that you order for but you can't ask questions. When I'm visiting a new place I want to ask the staff what is good, what beers and beer styles are done well, etc. It also doesn't cater to modifying orders. I understand the staffing shortage but there were 5 waitstaff and a bartender for around 7 tables.
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Rob B.

Yelp
I love me some Cinderlands! The location is one of the best for breweries in the entire Pittsburgh area. Parking and food is plentiful. I love the building itself and their outside areas are top notch. Service is very good and there are a lot of friendly faces here. I'll you again soon!
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Tayler S.

Yelp
I've been to Cinderlands a few times now and am always happy with the food and drink options. Service has always been quick and I like the QR code ordering so that we can add things for the table as we like . Staff are friendly and helpful. The outdoor patio is a fun place to hang out when the weather is nice. I only docked a star because they listed cheese curds on the menu and got my Wisconsite hopes up that I could find good cheese curds out in Pittsburgh. What they really were were mozzarella stick bites. They were delicious and I was happy to have them, but was a little let down.
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Nate S.

Yelp
Cinderlands oh wow this place was good - Me lady's parents were in town exploring the historic strip district and we came across cinderlands, and boy what a treat. when I tell you this wagu burger does not disappoint - THIS WAGU BURGER DOES NOT DISAPPOINT. Now what does disappoint is me-lady's fried chicken sandwiche, it was dry and left a lot to be desired. Poutine was good but not writing home to my mother about it. Fun place with live music big open space. Almost ain't here with me parents during COVID but there was no out door seating so that is not hear no there.
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Jason O.

Yelp
Had some guests from out of town so it seemed like the perfect time to try out Cinderlands. It did not disappoint! It's a beer focused environment so didn't expect much from the menu. The food was as amazing as the beer with a great selection of healthier options plus some typical pub-style options. The service was incredible across the board which makes for an even better experience. Cinderlands is definitely on our list for return visits. Enjoy!
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Angela T.

Yelp
Mediocre food and ok service. First, I do not like that they're QR code order by your phone only. I'm not even old and it's annoying but I had to guide my 60yr old mother how to navigate the ordering process. It's nothing but frustration and a hassle. Everything in my party of nine that they ordered was covered in some kind of slop or goop. nothing healthy. The " Smashburger"was pretty gross. The buffalo chips had a dump of ranch powder on one half of the chips. But the worst part of it all was a $30 steak that was almost inedible. I love fresh cracked pepper, but this was so caked in hard pepper that hardly anybody could even eat it, and the meat itself was very tough. Just overall not good. Everything was salty.Beer options are basic. Bartender was not friendly or happy. The only thing that was a positive is that the food came out fast, but I won't be back.