I wonder how much Waffle House skews the numbers for the south

Yikes Phoenix

I grew up in New England, lived here for 12 years, and travel across the country for work. I agree with your statement!

Came here to write this. Compared to cities in Ohio and some other midwest states we are not very chain heavy. Like you said, Columbus is just crazy haha.

The terminal in the strip they renovated on Smallman.

So changes they weren't going to be made until 2025 will still not be made... Until 2025. Got it. Cool.

I have lived in Pittsburgh over 40 years and have never heard of either Primo Subs or Aslin Beer. Where are they?

I wouldn't say so. There's some chains in the city downtown, North Shore, and down in Station Square, but generally way more local businesses. I feel like it's a lot harder to find fast food in Pittsburgh than most of the cities and to me that speaks volumes. I'm not looking for it (or any chain restaurant) though, so, maybe I'm just full of it.

What was their original point? My GF is from Delco and I want to compare their thoughts

It isn't really a steakhouse (they don't have enough different cuts of steak on the menu). That said, the steaks and sides they do offer are great.

More of a gastropub feel IMO. Love that place.

Meat and Potatoes is probably your best bet. They don't have the selection of a true steakhouse, but the tomahawk ribeye and steak frites there are amazing

Erie is the most chain city around.

That......is news to me I know where I'm going this weekend!!!!

There is a Baskin Robbins on Forbes in Squirrel Hill.

Meat & Potatoes?

Furious George! What have they done to you?

I don't live in Pittsburgh anymore and I grew up outside of Philadelphia but oh man primos is a great chain. They make awesome hoagies.

Let's not forget the new Chipotle. Seeing those bags in that neighborhood is a bummer.

I said why. I happen to be sitting here and it was just utterly surprising. I've never seen anywhere else like it.

And no, Pitt urban centr, as I said in the beginning, is not a chain based place.

If you want to see one, go to Delco

Z is for Zeke's RIP!

R is for REDHAWK (in Sharpsburg)

Not sure why you're comparing the urban center of Pittsburgh to a suburban county. Most cities the size of Philly have suburbs like that.

This is so fun! Thank you for sharing the idea & your map. Wish I had a suggestion for you for Q!

Maybe you could get voted off.

Wasn't that a movie???