Handlebar Cafe

We stopped in for dinner. This is the second time for us. No surprise that the food was outstanding. It was busy and the two young servers did a fantastic job working together checking on tables. The lasagna and sausage bake dinners were a decent size portion. The beer is Boxcar Brewing. Very good selection. The food was delicious and if you are hungry afterwards, then you might have worms....go see a doctor. Definitely a must to try here.

Took a motorcycle ride a few weeks ago and passed this cute place so we decided to stop for dinner. Sara was fantastic and helpful with choices.

I’ve eaten here 3-4 times. The food has always been good and the service was fast! If you go on a Friday or Saturday night parking gets a little cramped and on Friday they have karaoke with some pretty good local singers! Strombolis are my favorite and their house made chips are freakin’ awesome and HUGE! See photos!

I may not fully grasp the concept of the restaurant, I must say the 𝗮𝘁𝗺𝗼𝘀𝗽𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 is quite charming and cute. ✨The décor has a unique vibe. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐟𝐟 𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐥𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞, which added to the overall positive experience.👏 𝙃𝙤𝙬𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧, I was a bit let down by the food. 🍴 The meatballs were just average—nothing that stood out. And 🍕the pizza? Not great 😞. It was way too oily, and honestly, it made it hard to enjoy. The dough didn’t have much flavor, and the slices were pretty dry. it was the worst pizza I've had since moving to Pittsburgh. 👉I understand that tastes can vary, and perhaps this is a normal experience for others, but I wanted to share my honest perspective as a consumer. Thank you for taking the time to read my review!🙋‍♀️

Yummy yummy yummy! I got the Chopped Salad and pepperoni roll. Both were to die for! Tiffany was a great server and the atmosphere was perfect. We have been wanting to come here for quite some time and I'm so glad we finally made it. We will be back!

First time eating here. We ordered boneless wings and loaded fries. Both were good. We got the Chicago Pizza. It was really good. Cheesy goodness. The only downside was the tables were too close together. Overall though, we were pleased. We will be back.

When we sat down I immediately got such wholesome vibes. The Doorman told us to sit wherever we'd like which was so different, but in an awesome way! The whole time waiting for our food gave me such a "nice little family diner" vibe. I will note it seemed the food took a little long, (20ish minutes) compared to other places but considering it was more than likely 1 or 2 people in the back, I don't blame them at all! The food was absolutely delicious, and service was perfect! Such a small hidden Gem!

They have the best deep dish pizza I've ever had. They also have their own version of a homemade chopped salad that is delicious and you only need to get a half. It is still big.

Moved to Pittsburgh area 3 years ago. I have been looking for authentic Chicago style pizza since getting here. I found it at The Handlebar Cafe!! It is excellent!!!

Pizza is so so. The thin pizza is not really thin and hawaiian pizza could use more pineapples. The deep dish pizza crust is too crunchy(like crackers) but the toppings were good.

My boyfriend and I stopped here after a Butler adventure. We went for a drive and went for a walk in a park in the snow. We found this gem when hunger hit. It is so cute inside and even has an outdoor area to sit in the summertime. We had a couple beers along with a provolone wheel, some delicious wedding soup and the Hawaiian pizza. The wedding soup was loaded with veggies and protein. I highly recommend. Our server was so nice. She brought us a taste of the tomato soup to try and it was delicious and flavorful but a little too creamy for me. The place was getting crowded when we left. Looks very popular. We will definitely be back to try more variety. I heard the garlic knots are very popular as well.

Crust on both pizzas was really good. Both sauces were ok seemed to have a medicinie flavor. Toppings are expensive at $4.24 each. But seemed to be fresh and a decent quality. Over all value of $139.00+ order for a sub and two pizzas seems a bit steep for what we got. The older woman seemed nice and was helpful. Two boys in the back were laughing about what who knows. The one girl behind the counter had the nerve to comment to my daughter and ask, "what no tip?" As my daughter was walking away. She was confronted and corrected by the older woman, I assume the owner. That lost my business there forever. We picked up the order, a 25 minute drive each way. This place was recommended to us by two substantial people within the community. Not impressed.

4.5 stars! If you're looking for pizza in the Saxonburg area, look no further. Have visited and ordered takeout many times, failed to write a review until now... Most recently, a new-house painting party enjoyed: the Loaded Stromboli, Supreme, and pepperoni pizzas. Nice beer selection, too. Friendly staff, all around great neighborhood spot.

I normally order pizza, but this time I ordered the steak salad. To start with, it was a plate of fries with 10 leaves of lettuce (3 spinach leaves, 3 arugula leaves, 3 lettuce leaves and a small romaine piece) on the bottom. The steak was NOT steak, it was top of round (roast beef) and the butter knife couldn't cut through it. And fries were piled on top. It was the worst salad I've had in a long time.

Solid Chicago pizza. Interior needs updating. Service was decent, however our server they told us they didn't have lemonade but when I asked the bartender (who was also the cook) he got me one.

Food. Past 2 times it wasn't any good considering I got a local business ordering there. Pizzas been so tough and over done like chewing cardboard and all I get is sorry. Done pizza 15years and consistency is the key and it's not close lately. Won't be back or the business

Food was good the Chicago style is good that's what we had. Service was very slow there was one server not ours that was running around doing everything I don't think she could have possibly done more.

Great food and service. This is the perfect "honey I don't feel like cooking tonight" place to go. The zucchini planks are not to be missed. So fresh you would think they grab a zucchini out of the garden when you order. Pizza is another favorite of ours.

Handlebar Cafe has yummy pizza. It's a great atmosphere... the fries were soo good too.

I had a HUGE craving for a chicago style deep dish pizza after watching a review on one. I searched for 'deep dish butler' and got this restaurant! So worth the roughly 30 minute drive. Not only was the deep dish incredible, the garlic knots were the best I've ever had. I got my food to go, but the inside was very cute! Just pay attention to where you pull into the parking lot... they have a HUGE sign that says 'do not enter' but as I was leaving someone tried pulling in and near missed running right into me.

We live 5 mins away, got food to go and our "baked" sandwiches had literally cold meat on them. Food I wouldn't serve a starving dog. Save your money.

Service was fine. Food: frozen precooked chicken had that briny prepared bounce and extreme saltiness, chopped salad was dressed with a jug of sweet Vidalia onion dressing / slaw dressing. Kinda gross. Deep dish was OK but toppings were highway robbery. We got 2 beers, 2 waters, 1 Half chopped salad, 1 full chicken salad, medium 9 inch deep dish with onions, sausage gp. 72 buckaroo. Deep dish used slices gp and onion, not chunky like authentic recipes, cost 28 dollars. Hope owners will hone in on some of the oddball ingredients and really own their ish

Knew it was going to happen. I hav few been on a streak with finding local and unique restaurants. The Handlebar Cafe however broke my streak. Great ambiance and the staff seemed extremely busy. Had two or three stop and bring our menu but had a hard time getting our order taken. Lots of local beers but unfortunately they were all warm. Finally walked to the cooler to find my own. And the pizza, which was supposed to be their claim to fame was just okay. Their Chicago Deep Dish was mediocre at best. My recommendation would be to pass on the Handlebar.

Great local beers, wines, cocktails, AMAZING Chicago Deep dish pizza! Wow! Definitely going back for more! Linda, the owner, waited on us at the bar. She's delightful! Check it out!

We had a deep dish Pizza, plain, no toppings. Reminded me of deep dish I tried in Chicago. Worth a try.

This place is amazing, we go there with friends on Thursday evenings for dinner and free bingo. The food is very good, great deep dish pizza, great loaded fries, the fish sandwich is awesome. The rolled lasagna is so good and can feed two. They offer a 20% discount for veterans and will give another4% if you pay with cash. The only thing as good as the food is the service! They are so nice and helpful with anything we've ever needed. It's become a weekly event.

Our favorite local restaurant! Highly recommend the Chicago deep dish pizzas - completely authentic and reasonably priced. The chicken Parmesan is also a great alternative. They also have free bingo on Thursdays!

Friendly service and delicious pizza! Gem of a restaurant with fun decor, delicious meatballs, and a gelato stan

Best Pizza I've had in a long time! Great hole in the wall place we ran into on our travels. Server Brooke was attentive and awesome!

I'm shocked to tell you - this place hit all the marks. It's off in a random place outside of Pittsburgh where I didn't think we would find great food but wow did this place come through. The service was so friendly and kind. Dogs happily allowed and welcomed at their outdoor seating. which we love :) Onto the food - the garlic knots were a great sign of the pizza to come... so light and buttery and garlicky. The sauce is awesome. Eat the sauce. Which led us to get a Chicago deep dish. I've rarely had a good one outside Chicago and this one definitely was great. The kids got small pizzas made just to their liking and those were raves about too. Oh and their wine list is local and had some unique berry wines on it - the raspberry was sweet but yummy and would be great over ice cream . Go here. They were nice and the food was yummy.

Ordered one pasta dinner for delivery, 30 bucks with tip.. can't even remember the soup, bread wet and cold. Can't call and complain because the owner is a nut job. It's a shame.

Drove by this place on the way to a baseball tournament, looked nice from the outside. Cozy interior and nice atmosphere for a tavern. We had a house salad with ranch, garlic knots, and a large pizza with pepperoni, onions, green peppers and banana peppers. Everything was delicious.. salad was fresh greens with homemade ranch, garlic knots were buttery and super tasty and the pizza was piping hot and delicious with crisp crust. The only thing better than the food, was our waitress Brooke who was very attentive and did a super job. Will make a note to come back when we are out this way for a tournament.

Another amazing, hidden gem. Incredible Italian food and great service! Would highly recommend!

Thatcher was our server, and he was wonderful! We really appreciated how quick and fabulous he was:) food was awesome too 10/10 the fried mushrooms were bangin

After a small mixup with the requested delivery time of our order on a busy holiday weekend, both the driver and receptionist were incredibly accommodating to make it right. We greatly appreciate the kindness and professionalism they showed- no doubt that it comes from the top! We look forward to continue supporting this local gem. The pizzas were delicious as well!

We are new to PA and wanted to check out local restaurants. We found Handlebar Cafe online, looked at the menu, and decided to give it a try. From the moment we walked into the restaurant everything was amazing!! Great atmosphere, friendly staff, fast service, and excellent food. We have been back there multiple times and it never disappoints!! If you're anywhere near Handlebar Cafe, definitely stop in!

I got chicken pastine soup and received wedding soup a small ham and pineapple pizza, it had bacon on it. The only part of the order they got right was the meatball sub. It was excellent!

Good pizza! And good provolone wheel would go there just for that! Soup not so good. A little pricey.

My girlfriend and I needed to be in Saxonburg for an appointment around lunch time and found this place off the beaten path. The décor was adorable, the pizza was excellent and the server very attentive. We didn't get drinks, but their dedication to local breweries and wineries is applaudable. I strongly recommend if you are passing through.

Food was good, nothing special. I guess with the prices they charged I was expecting more gourmet/homemade food, not some frozen stuff I could get at Walmart and reheat for a fraction of the price. $25 for a meatball sub, 12 pretzel knots, and a 2 liter Pepsi delivered. Good service and fast delivery.

We wanted to try something different and not in the city. This place did not disappoint! Great beer selection (we all had some amber ale...I forget what it was called...but it was delicious.) The wedding soup was wonderful and I'm a tough critic when it comes to wedding soup! Lots of meatballs and nice chunky carrots. The Chicago style pizza was THE BEST EVER! Piping hot, nice tang in the sauce and bursting with flavor. My only complaint...they didn't warn us ahead of time to save room for dessert. Excellent service too. We'll be back again for sure.

Don't pass this lil' cafe up. It appears to be fairly new. They're still adding the finishing touches but it's cute and uniquely decorated. We enjoyed the bicycle as the focal point - "fd" & the chalkboard border quotes were entertaining while we waited for lunch. My co-worker and I both ordered Stromboli & you won't be let down. It had the perfect butter-garlic touch & everything was pleasantly priced. Staff was attentive.

Cute place, although it could use more thought. I can defiantly tell the owners were never in the restaurant business before. I started with the zucchini appetizer, who could screw that up? They had no flavorso I chose a different restaurant for the rest of my dinner So I gave it another try by ordering a Chicken, bacon, ranch pizza... it had no flavor, seriously, it's got bacon, how can you take the flavor out of bacon? Well they figured out how. I will probably give them one more chance, in about a year

I love this place already! It was my first time too! It was very good! Our group had the fried zucchini, it was my first time having it, and it was delicious! I don't like onions, but my uncle loved the barbecue sauce with onion rings. If you plan to get a sub or a calzone, consider the portion size. My ham and cheese sub had a lot of ham on it. I mean I'm not complaining I love a lot of ham and it filled me up quick. The service was also very friendly and asked us for refills. I'm definitely going back when I have the chance!

This was the best Italian food ever, you should eat it with your eyes and mouth and nose!!!

We love eating here!! Friendly atmosphere, absolutely great staff and the Chicago style pizza is the best!!

We stumbled upon this place on our way home an estate sale. The cub appeal and the name enticed is to give it a try. We had a cup of their wedding soup. It was so packed with veggies, pasta and meatballs that it was more of a stew. It was very flavorful but I would have liked more broth. Regardlessly it was very tasty. The 4 of us ordered a deep dish pizza with ham spinach and tomato. It was also very tasty and filling. The crust was different than I have ever had. I just cant put my finger on why but it was just different It was crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. It almost reminded us of a wheat crust. The service was ok. Young staff that seemed inexperienced. The four of us had water but only one get a refill. I'm sure they will get better with time. The place is decorated cute with a bicycle theme and a tin ceiling. Price is affordable. I would go back again if in the area.

Ordered takeout over the weekend from recommendations of friends. Very cute restaurant. Everything was yummy. Loved my chopped salad and Chicago deep dish pizza. My husband who prefers the thin crust enjoyed his pizza. I like how you can order a small personal pizza so everyone gets what they want. The zucchini planks were so yummy. Family also liked the wings. There wedding soup was filled with so many veggies! We look forward to our next visit! Thanks for the yummy food!

It is very good! Loved the signature salad and our table also ordered a pizza, Chicken parmigiana, Pasta sauce was good not great....everyone enjoyed their meal. The staff were very pleasant. Would recommend.

Great place to stop and eat not a biker bar LOL I would recommend the steak and cheese wedgie

Ordered wings and pizza for delivery, order showed up sooner than expected. They forgot to put the little plastic thing the pizza, so the cheese stuck to the lid. They offered to bring another pizza, but the cheese came right off, I said not to worry about it. Wings had a good flavor, and were nice and crispy. Pizza sauce and toppings were really good, knocking one star off because I expect a square pizza to be crispier.

What an adorable place! Had a nice quiet lunch here on a Saturday afternoon. Really enjoyed the outside seating area. Service was friendly and fast and the grilled chicken salad was delicious.

My wife and I have enjoyed excellent prepared pizza from Germany to the United States. We have visited many pizza restaurants and have searched for the perfect pizza that has immediate flavor without the bite of the "run of the mill" pizza establishments. Handlebar Cafe, located outside the central storefronts of a small town, Saxonburg, PA., proved to be a great find for superb pizza, service, surrounded by a war, and pleasing environment. Our lunch commenced with fried mushrooms which are the best that we have tasted anywhere incorporating that special crunch that complemented the hot fresh whole mushroom. That tantalizing starter prepared us for a superb pepperoni pizza that not only tantalized our taste buds but also heightened all senses. The harmony created in our pizza was well beyond what we have tasted in many other Italian restaurants in the US and Europe. We will undoubtedly return to this diamond in the rough restaurant to sample their other Italian dishes along with another mouth watering pizza!

Did an online order and went to pick up my order. The kitchen never made it. They were too busy smoking outside when I pulled in and messing around. Granted, the owner stepped in and had the meal ready immediately and threw in complimentary garlic knots. But it was beyond frustrating because the order should have been completed in 50 minutes and not over an hour and fifteen minutes. The teenage staff is sorely lacking training... or care.

I ordered the Mac&Cheese bake. The menu stated: "Choose from original, Hot Pepper Cheese or Alfredo." One would assume that you would be served baked macaroni with pepper cheese. What they served me was Cavatappi (corkscrew noodles) in a buffalo sauce, topped with mozzarella and a few slices of jalapenos. I usually do not complain or request a new dish. However, this was simply not edible. I explained to the waitress that the menu was misleading and my meal was not edible because there was too much buffalo sauce. I was then informed it was the chef's "special sauce" and it was not buffalo sauce. I politely disagreed and stated I wasn't paying for my meal as I couldn't eat it. Waitress goes back to the kitchen, I'm assuming to tell the cook, and we hear someone mumbling, slamming and banging things in the kitchen. Afterwards, the owner came to the table to correct me, stating it was not buffalo sauce. I had to politely argue that my pasta was in a buffalo sauce soup and they should fix their menu. She then said, "I'm not here to argue with you, I'm here to help you." and then she agreed that it was buffalo sauce. So my overall review is low. I managed in the food service industry for years. I don't fret over little things. However, each employee's reaction to my simple complaint was ridiculous. I won't return there. There are plenty other excellent small restaurant owners who I would much rather support.

My fiancé and I eat here as our go to for Italian dinners. Pasta dinners are delicious. Served nice and hot and tasty. Be careful not touching plates as they are very hot! Side salad has a good mix. Meatballs are delicious. Waitresses have always been very attentive. We met Linda the owner a few times and if something is wrong she makes it right. And Linda cares about Veterans and gives a Veteran discount. Glad this restaurant is only a short distance from us. Next time we are going to try the deep dish pizza as it sounds great!

Great place overall! The food and service were both very good! Also, our pasta dinners came with soup and salad...which is hard to find!