The Story
Spak Brothers is a Garfield neighborhood pizza shop that has built a passionate following since opening in 2010. Founded by Bob Spak, the shop serves hand-tossed pizza, hoagies, and a full vegan menu that has earned it a reputation far beyond the neighborhood. The vegan cheesesteak, made with house-seasoned seitan, is widely considered one of the best in the city.
What Makes It Pittsburgh
The restaurant operates out of a small storefront on Penn Avenue with a no-frills approach: order at the counter, grab a seat, and wait for genuinely good food at fair prices. The dough is made fresh daily, the sauce is house-recipe, and the commitment to quality ingredients extends to both the traditional and plant-based menus.
Spak Brothers embodies the kind of neighborhood restaurant that makes Pittsburgh special. It is unpretentious, consistent, and deeply connected to the community it serves.