Carmi Express

Came into town from Texas for business and decided to look for some good food. It was around 12:30 lunch time. My son found this restaurant and wanted to try it. I agreed, we walked in and my first impression was OH NO THIS LOOKS CLUTTERED AND UNHEALTHY, stuff was EVERYWHERE !!! I said to my son let’s go, however he insisted on trying the food. I ordered Chicken and Dumpling Soup they were out. I then ordered another soup and again, they were out. So I settled for some Meat Loaf with Mashed Potatoes. My son ordered the Shrimp and Grits. We were told that the Shrimp and Grits would take about 10 minutes. We walked across the street to the library and waited (being that they only had 1 chair in the restaurant. Nowhere for customers to sit and eat their meal). We returned for our food as I decided to order a green vegetable so I ordered the Mixed Greens. We left and sat in the car to eat our meal. I tasted the greens first. The greens were so bitter and grimy. I looked at my son and said “I knew it”! I proceeded to try the meatloaf and it was still pink in the middle. The mashed potatoes were cold so I decided, “I’m not eating this”. My son took the layers and layers of Seran Wrap of the shrimp and grits. He opened the container and it was covered in GREASE!! The grease covered the entire top of the food! He refuse to even try it. We trashed all that food. It costed me $39.59 a TOTAL WAIST! I was so upset I think I trashed the food but I was able to find both receipt. This was such a disappointment.

the most expensive disappointment ever. best part is at the end. Spent $90 on three meals, and cornbread. $20 for a brisket combo, the brisket was so dry you needed water, and maybe 4-5 forkfuls. the yams looked like cafeteria food. $25 for meatloaf combo (i got an extra side) the meatloaf came with no gravy. they instead gave me 2 dry inedible meatballs. already couldnt eat my meal. $25 for friend chicken tenders - they were not fried. they were tough. and they were baked. seasoning at least was okay on it, it was at least edible with some store bought sauce on the side. the ONLY good tasting thing out of everything here was the greens, and the mac and cheese was alright. and that is the only thing i ate, out of the $90 spent. Here is the best part: Paid like $5-6 for delicious looking honey topped cornbread. Never received it, instead, I got a ton of cold smashed walmart slider buns that were literally just thrown into the delivery bag. I would've rather I just not get anything honestly. Sucks, cause i've been eyeing this place for years and heard great things, I'm hoping this is just the northshore location, because this was the worst

I was in the city this weekend & gave this spot a chance. I ordered: BBQ Pork Sandwich, 4 fried wings w/ Mac n cheese & seafood salad. Wife: smoked pork ribs w potatoe salad. Food was good, hit the spot! We didn’t have the pleasure of tasting the “potato salad or seafood salad” b/c the server forgot & I didn’t check my bag. I called to see if we could be accommodated for this error. A lady called the next day saying come get those two sides. That was very respectable service ;-) I would eat here again, but hopefully they get a bigger spot to dine in.

I drove thirty minutes for shrimp and grits and it’s as salty as can be, very disappointed. To top that off, there was hair in my food!!! I am so disgusted!

I made an online order. I picked it up without checking the food first. I had to drive back to get to the food they didn't put in. The food was luke warm. The baked beans were very good. The fried fish was soggy. $26. It wasn't worth it

Very disappointed. The portions don't add up to the price.

I’ve been at Carmi’s on Carson several times and always enjoyed it. Today I tried the express location on Federal and I wish I came sooner. I enjoyed the rib dinner with honey mustard sauce, tender and delicious! My side was mac n cheese and I liked how moist n’ cheesy it was. It came with a piece of cornbread all for about $12 - The cashier was nice and friendly; I will be back!

Our meal today was so good, so satisfying. Thank. you!

Love them food is great salmon is service is always fast and friendly

Best take out soul food in the burgh. Carleen and Mike are the best and between them and their staff they make you feel welcomed like family at all their locations. Everything is amazing. The chicken and waffles are killer. The specials keep it fresh and the ingredients are always fresh and delicious. Made and served with love. A Northside and Pittsburgh institution. Parking: Street parking or the garage is free if ur only there for less than 15 min. There is never a hard time finding a spot on Federal Street to park for a second and pick up take out Kid-friendliness: Family friendly from start to finish. You are part of the family here. Wheelchair accessibility: Being right next to one of the regions largest hospital, they cater to all. Fully ADA accessible.