About Little Express
Little Express is a after-work salads & bowls spot in Pittsburgh, PA, with a welcoming feel and open kitchen seating with a view of the line cooks. The kitchen leans into salads & bowls done well, milling their own flour in-house each morning.
The signature item to try first is the Cobb Salad, which has earned a loyal following. The rest of the menu rounds it out with options like Harvest Bowl, Caesar Wrap, Buffalo Chicken Salad, plus rotating specials that change with the season. Portions are generous for the price point ($$), and the kitchen is consistent — orders come out fast even when the place is full.
On a typical day you'll find construction crews, tech workers, and grandparents alike, especially around the lunch and dinner rushes. The bar pours specialty espresso drinks, drip coffee, and seasonal lattes. The kitchen happily accommodates common allergies if you let them know. The dining room is clean, the music is at a reasonable volume, and the wifi works.
For ordering, online ordering for pickup or delivery is available through the website. It's the kind of spot you find yourself recommending to friends within an hour of leaving. Whether you're new to Pittsburgh or a longtime resident hunting for a reliable salads & bowls fix, Little Express earns a spot in the regular rotation.
Menu highlights
A snapshot of the most-ordered items at Little Express. Prices and availability change — call ahead to confirm.
Customer reviews
Recent ratings averaged 3.8 out of 5 across 896 reviews.
Came here on a whim during my lunch break and I'm hooked. The Cobb Salad was easily the best version I've had this year. Friendly staff, fast service, and they actually got my order right the first time. Will be back next week.
Brought the family on a Saturday and we all walked out happy. Kids loved their food, my partner ordered the Harvest Bowl and finished every bite. Prices feel fair for the portions. The dining room was a little loud but that's expected on weekends.
Solid spot. The Cobb Salad is a standout — bold flavors, well-seasoned, comes out hot. Took off a star only because the wait at the counter was longer than I expected on a weekday. Still, I'd come back without hesitation.
I work nearby and stop in at least twice a week. The Caesar Wrap hits every time. Service is quick, the space is clean, and they take dietary requests seriously which I appreciate. Easy five stars from me.
Mixed feelings. The Cobb Salad was excellent and the cashier was friendly, but my side came out cold and they were out of two of the things I wanted to order. Probably worth another try, but not the experience I was hoping for.
Location & neighborhood
Little Express is located at 1759 Broadway in Pittsburgh, PA. Street parking is generally available in the surrounding blocks, and most public-transit routes that serve the downtown core stop within a short walk. The neighborhood around the restaurant has steady foot traffic during lunch and dinner, with a mix of office buildings, apartments and other small businesses on the block.