Although it says the Trolley Stop is in Bethel Park, it's in the far, far reaches of the area so don't be surprised if you think you missed it- just keep going down Route 88 and you will see it eventually. We stopped in here after a day of skiing at Mystic Mountain since it is right down the road from my boyfriend's home and we were famished-and needing to see the last period of the hockey game play out! It was pretty crowded around 8:30pm this past Saturday, however, we did spy 2 seats at the bar and took up in those immediately. There was a group having some kind of maybe awards celebration-they had trophies and there were probably about 20 of them gathered in the middle area. I'm all for celebrations but I think several of them were waaaay overserved (stumbling and not being able to walk was my first clue). A few of them kept interrupting the bartender about the jukebox when she was trying to take care of other customers (namely us and the two other couples at the bar) which was pretty annoying for both us and the bartender. We were served our first drinks fairly quickly (draft list very minimal but they had some decent bottles) and given menus. She wasn't able to get back over to us for about 15 minutes though so our food order was put in quite late (and again, we were famished). Although pizzas were on special for $8 (large 1 topping), considering we had pizza for lunch we decided to go for something else. I ordered the spicy chicken wrap (grilled chicken, lettuce,tomato, and frank's red hot) served with a side of ranch. I just went with the chips because I didn't feel like fries-but maybe I should have since they were Lay's and I really dislike that particular brand of chip. The wrap was decent bar food-nothing special but because I was so starved, it did hit the spot. My boyfriend ordered a cheeseburger with fries. He said it was good but didn't say much else. He agreed he was starving and that hit the spot. Total bill for 4 beers and the 2 sandwiches- $31.00, pretty good I'd say. I would come back here again in a pinch, but I'm not going to hurry back for any reason. They did have ample tvs, however, me personally, I like to sit at the bar for sporting events and this bar leaves much to be desired so it might be awhile before coming back here to partake in a Pens game.
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Larry W.
Don't do it!! Keep driving! You'll find better food in the garbage of other restaurants around the way. Wife ordered a turkey club and they had the nerve to serve her spoiled meat. I had a hamburger, and they managed to screw that up too. So very sad ... Could be good. Looks like a good place to have a beer, but make sure you drink from the bottle not in a glass, unless you like diseases. And get your shots up to date before entering this establishment.
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James K.
I would love to find a mama papa joint that to took pride in their food. Frozen chicken patty for chicken parm which was Sandwich size. Frozen onion rings. Both of these products should be made fresh it would be cheaper for the restaurant. Hope you with their expansion they will get an oven so they don't have to deep-fried these products.
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Darren W.
Far, far, far, FAR out on seemingly endless Library Road, you'll find within a converted trolley a no-frills, suburban family restaurant. A bar and a diner in one quaint package, Trolley Stop Inn is currently being remodeled and augmented as I write this. Why did we ever make such a long drive to try Trolley Stop Inn? Hell, I'm surprised the T runs all the way out here. We were only 3 miles from Finleyville! Recently, I did a search on Castle Shannon's Trolley Barn Eatery (which we eventually went to and reviewed), and Trolley Stop Inn came up. Thus, I had discovered another hidden boondocks establishment to review. When we walked through the doors, we were greeted by the lovely Savannah, our effectual waitress/part-time wildlife rescuer and noticed a mixture of young and old, some gossiping, chortling about last night's misadventures, others fixated on tight, thriller-diller football games. TSI is supposedly known for their meatballs and pizza, so I went with a meatball starter and a small, plain pizza for the entree. Moist, plump globes of beef, bread powder, and spice were topped with a mozzarella/provolone blend and slathered in a pungent, decadent marinara that challenges that which Pasta Too makes. The reputation is deserved. My pizza contained that same cheese and deadly red gravy and had a crust with edges that were akin to a pretzel/sourdough breadstick hybrid in taste and texture. My only fault with the pie itself was that the bottom was a bit sodden and droopy, perhaps from oversaucing (it was a bit much). Nevertheless, this was a more than edible pie that required utensils. A trio of 99 cent tacos were shared by Kay and I and reminded me of the kind made by my dear mother: soft tortillas, seasoned, crumbly beef, shredded cheese, fresh vegetables, sour cream, and salsa. No desserts were on the menu, unfortunately. TSI may not be worth driving as far as we did (we didn't realize HOW far out it is!), but y'know...the local residents are lucky to have a homey, affordable place such as this, one where you can stay as long as you like, strike up friendly conversations, and gobble on some very good pub grub while you're at it.
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Joe D.
This place is pretty far out on 88, but if you're near it, do yourself a favor and stop in, grab a table and order a pizza. 5 stars for the pizza, three stars for the bar! This isn't the NY style pizza, with the thin crust that you can read through. This is Pittsburgh pizza, the kind that will put weight on you, nice thick doughy crust, chewy inside, crunchy crust. Delicious sauce, not too sour, not too sweet, just right in my opinion. Good flavors too, hints of garlic, basil, a touch of oregano. The cheese is piled on thick, the top is browned and if you get toppings, expect a lot. We had it with mushrooms and black olives, (my personal favorite) earthiness from the schrooms, acidic from the olives, combine that with the creamy cheese and it's a heavenly combo, and there was plenty of toppings. Enough so, that you weren't stealing toppings from your next slice. I've heard the wings are outstanding, never tried them though. Overall, this is another Pittsburgh shot and a beer, Yinzer bar, with sporting events on in the evening, and soap operas, Judge Judy, and Divorce Court on in the afternoons for the retired guys who hang out all day nursing a beer.
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Mike T.
By far the best Pizza and Wings. When busy there can be a wait but worth it good local bar with great food.
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Steve G.
This place has too many tables for not enough cooking facilities. After close to an hour of waiting for food, the wrong orders showed up. I asked what this black spot was in my beer glass. The waitress took it away and brought me back an empty glass. I'd go hungry before going back there.
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Mike S.
New special on Saturday's means expensive wings and pizza with too much sauce and not cooked enough. Who knows if it's their stategy to chase away their existing customers as they expand or not.
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Parker S.
Standard dive bar in the South Hills. Good pub grub (wings, pizza, hoagies, etc.) They are currently going through an expansion, since they bought the space that the Co-Go's had next door. It will be interesting to see the direction the place goes when the renovation is completed. I think there is a chance it could move away from the dive-like state it currently qualifies as. Overall, not a bad spot if you are looking for a beer and some pub grub. It currently has a limited number of TV's so I can't say its a great place to watch a game, but if you are looking for a cheap beer and cheap decent pub food stop in.
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Kay E.
It is WAY out in the South Hills (Bethel Park), and it's nothing fancy, but I liked their tacos (less than a buck each!) and the nicely battered fish sandwich I ordered. The fries could have been better, though (undercooked a little). Our server was a total doll. The decor is trolley-themed and includes an actual trolley that was repurposed. I'm not sure it's worth the drive from where we live, but it's pretty good and relatively quiet also.
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Takes Reservations : Yes Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Noise Level : Loud Music : Background Good For Dancing : No Alcohol : Full Bar Happy Hour : Yes Coat Check : No Outdoor Seating : No Wi-Fi : No Has TV : Yes Waiter Service : Yes
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Laura H.
Although it says the Trolley Stop is in Bethel Park, it's in the far, far reaches of the area so don't be surprised if you think you missed it- just keep going down Route 88 and you will see it eventually. We stopped in here after a day of skiing at Mystic Mountain since it is right down the road from my boyfriend's home and we were famished-and needing to see the last period of the hockey game play out! It was pretty crowded around 8:30pm this past Saturday, however, we did spy 2 seats at the bar and took up in those immediately. There was a group having some kind of maybe awards celebration-they had trophies and there were probably about 20 of them gathered in the middle area. I'm all for celebrations but I think several of them were waaaay overserved (stumbling and not being able to walk was my first clue). A few of them kept interrupting the bartender about the jukebox when she was trying to take care of other customers (namely us and the two other couples at the bar) which was pretty annoying for both us and the bartender. We were served our first drinks fairly quickly (draft list very minimal but they had some decent bottles) and given menus. She wasn't able to get back over to us for about 15 minutes though so our food order was put in quite late (and again, we were famished). Although pizzas were on special for $8 (large 1 topping), considering we had pizza for lunch we decided to go for something else. I ordered the spicy chicken wrap (grilled chicken, lettuce,tomato, and frank's red hot) served with a side of ranch. I just went with the chips because I didn't feel like fries-but maybe I should have since they were Lay's and I really dislike that particular brand of chip. The wrap was decent bar food-nothing special but because I was so starved, it did hit the spot. My boyfriend ordered a cheeseburger with fries. He said it was good but didn't say much else. He agreed he was starving and that hit the spot. Total bill for 4 beers and the 2 sandwiches- $31.00, pretty good I'd say. I would come back here again in a pinch, but I'm not going to hurry back for any reason. They did have ample tvs, however, me personally, I like to sit at the bar for sporting events and this bar leaves much to be desired so it might be awhile before coming back here to partake in a Pens game.
(3)Larry W.
Don't do it!! Keep driving! You'll find better food in the garbage of other restaurants around the way. Wife ordered a turkey club and they had the nerve to serve her spoiled meat. I had a hamburger, and they managed to screw that up too. So very sad ... Could be good. Looks like a good place to have a beer, but make sure you drink from the bottle not in a glass, unless you like diseases. And get your shots up to date before entering this establishment.
(1)James K.
I would love to find a mama papa joint that to took pride in their food. Frozen chicken patty for chicken parm which was Sandwich size. Frozen onion rings. Both of these products should be made fresh it would be cheaper for the restaurant. Hope you with their expansion they will get an oven so they don't have to deep-fried these products.
(1)Darren W.
Far, far, far, FAR out on seemingly endless Library Road, you'll find within a converted trolley a no-frills, suburban family restaurant. A bar and a diner in one quaint package, Trolley Stop Inn is currently being remodeled and augmented as I write this. Why did we ever make such a long drive to try Trolley Stop Inn? Hell, I'm surprised the T runs all the way out here. We were only 3 miles from Finleyville! Recently, I did a search on Castle Shannon's Trolley Barn Eatery (which we eventually went to and reviewed), and Trolley Stop Inn came up. Thus, I had discovered another hidden boondocks establishment to review. When we walked through the doors, we were greeted by the lovely Savannah, our effectual waitress/part-time wildlife rescuer and noticed a mixture of young and old, some gossiping, chortling about last night's misadventures, others fixated on tight, thriller-diller football games. TSI is supposedly known for their meatballs and pizza, so I went with a meatball starter and a small, plain pizza for the entree. Moist, plump globes of beef, bread powder, and spice were topped with a mozzarella/provolone blend and slathered in a pungent, decadent marinara that challenges that which Pasta Too makes. The reputation is deserved. My pizza contained that same cheese and deadly red gravy and had a crust with edges that were akin to a pretzel/sourdough breadstick hybrid in taste and texture. My only fault with the pie itself was that the bottom was a bit sodden and droopy, perhaps from oversaucing (it was a bit much). Nevertheless, this was a more than edible pie that required utensils. A trio of 99 cent tacos were shared by Kay and I and reminded me of the kind made by my dear mother: soft tortillas, seasoned, crumbly beef, shredded cheese, fresh vegetables, sour cream, and salsa. No desserts were on the menu, unfortunately. TSI may not be worth driving as far as we did (we didn't realize HOW far out it is!), but y'know...the local residents are lucky to have a homey, affordable place such as this, one where you can stay as long as you like, strike up friendly conversations, and gobble on some very good pub grub while you're at it.
(4)Joe D.
This place is pretty far out on 88, but if you're near it, do yourself a favor and stop in, grab a table and order a pizza. 5 stars for the pizza, three stars for the bar! This isn't the NY style pizza, with the thin crust that you can read through. This is Pittsburgh pizza, the kind that will put weight on you, nice thick doughy crust, chewy inside, crunchy crust. Delicious sauce, not too sour, not too sweet, just right in my opinion. Good flavors too, hints of garlic, basil, a touch of oregano. The cheese is piled on thick, the top is browned and if you get toppings, expect a lot. We had it with mushrooms and black olives, (my personal favorite) earthiness from the schrooms, acidic from the olives, combine that with the creamy cheese and it's a heavenly combo, and there was plenty of toppings. Enough so, that you weren't stealing toppings from your next slice. I've heard the wings are outstanding, never tried them though. Overall, this is another Pittsburgh shot and a beer, Yinzer bar, with sporting events on in the evening, and soap operas, Judge Judy, and Divorce Court on in the afternoons for the retired guys who hang out all day nursing a beer.
(3)Mike T.
By far the best Pizza and Wings. When busy there can be a wait but worth it good local bar with great food.
(5)Steve G.
This place has too many tables for not enough cooking facilities. After close to an hour of waiting for food, the wrong orders showed up. I asked what this black spot was in my beer glass. The waitress took it away and brought me back an empty glass. I'd go hungry before going back there.
(1)Mike S.
New special on Saturday's means expensive wings and pizza with too much sauce and not cooked enough. Who knows if it's their stategy to chase away their existing customers as they expand or not.
(2)Parker S.
Standard dive bar in the South Hills. Good pub grub (wings, pizza, hoagies, etc.) They are currently going through an expansion, since they bought the space that the Co-Go's had next door. It will be interesting to see the direction the place goes when the renovation is completed. I think there is a chance it could move away from the dive-like state it currently qualifies as. Overall, not a bad spot if you are looking for a beer and some pub grub. It currently has a limited number of TV's so I can't say its a great place to watch a game, but if you are looking for a cheap beer and cheap decent pub food stop in.
(3)Kay E.
It is WAY out in the South Hills (Bethel Park), and it's nothing fancy, but I liked their tacos (less than a buck each!) and the nicely battered fish sandwich I ordered. The fries could have been better, though (undercooked a little). Our server was a total doll. The decor is trolley-themed and includes an actual trolley that was repurposed. I'm not sure it's worth the drive from where we live, but it's pretty good and relatively quiet also.
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