Nov 3, 2026 - Food and Drink

Nico's brunch has a mouthful of a sandwich

Ryan Deto

Plate with a grilled sandwich and diced potatoes on a yellow table; ketchup, a DC Light beer bottle, a glass of orange juice, and a Yuengling box, with a knife stuck in the sandwich. — Pittsburgh on a plate at Nico's. Photo: Ryan Deto/Axios

👋 Ryan here. Chrissy and I grabbed Sunday brunch with our colleague Sam Allard from Axios Cleveland and my sandwich was good enough to write home about.

The intrigue: The "spit in the eye of yesterday" sandwich ($14) at Nico's Recovery Room is a massive and delicious meal in an unassuming bar.

Dig in: Combining turkey, bacon, cheddar, swiss, and spinach with a sriracha mayo on toasted Italian bread.

The cherry on top is an over-medium egg that drips yolk over the whole thing.
It comes with home fries, which are perfect for dunking in the excess yolk.

The vibe: Wood panels, cheap bottles of IC Light and lots of locals. Dive-bar feel with quality brunch fare.

If you go: 178 Pearl St., Bloomfield.

Brunch on Sunday: 9am-1pm.

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Nico's brunch has a mouthful of a sandwich

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