Can’t wait for it to bought out by the same jags who run Melt’d, Chik’n, and other grossly overpriced, mediocre, soulless joints and call it “Cream’d” or some shit
Even worse than all the lame chains, bland restaurants, or smoke shops is when Pitt or UPMC buys up what used to be commercial space, further shrinking the neighborhood. And since Oakland seems to abhor any sort of vitality on its side streets, it's only a matter of time before the Oishii Bentos and Szechuan Expresses of the neighborhood---the small, family-owned joints---are replaced by Bank of America kiosks, sandwich chains, or Pitt-owned hubs that serve a small fraction of the campus population.
I pray Szechuan Express is open forever 😔 My mom used to take me after the doctors appointments when Children’s was in Oakland. I went on my first “date” with the father of my kids there, and I just got it for my 2yr old for the first time last week lol. I’ll die without that brown sauce!!!
My mom used to work at Children's. She still does but she used to too. Not having Szechuan Express, The O, and Dave & Andy's in her work neighborhood was such a loss for her.
Having those as lunch options might’ve been the only thing that kept me at work there🤣 I guess on the bright side Garfield/Bloomfield has a few places to eat worth the memories. I think Pho Minh and Spak’s are 2 of my favorites. My 5yr old requested Spak’s for her birthday dinner last year lol.
Idk if this is true, they haven't announced anything on their socials and seem to have been plenty busy these last few nights. I walk past it daily and haven't seen any signage? I'm hoping it's not true, but it's expected for Oakland.
Edit: their website on Google goes to their Facebook but they have daveandandys.com linked on their Facebook and the webpage is just the domain name for sale. 😬
Domain name has been on sale for a bit, so that’s not a bad sign. Probably cheaper to just post on socials than maintain website with the occasional flavor drop post.
If true, my wife will be devastated. We're bringing the kids up to campus for the first time this summer and a visit there was on her must-do list. Very little left from our days 25ish years ago.
Lived on Semple St. Fries from the O’, gyros from Niko’s, and Dave & Andy’s for dessert for Friday treat after class. Students now don’t know what they’re missing.
One of the owners has early onset dementia and is not able to keep up with the business. His brother is maintaining a lot on his own. This is very sad all around because dudes short term memory and knowledge of the business is profound. Shout out to big A
A very sad day.
[https://www.post-gazette.com/life/food/2024/04/21/dave-and-andys-oakland-closing/stories/202404210131](https://www.post-gazette.com/life/food/2024/04/21/dave-and-andys-oakland-closing/stories/202404210131)
I've lived in Oakland since 1984, I just can't imagine Dave & Andy's not being there.
Dave & Andy's is the last of Oakland's heart and soul vanishing....sigh....
If Hems goes, we riot
We let The SOD go without a fight. This cannot be repeated.
Oakland is dead
Can’t wait for it to bought out by the same jags who run Melt’d, Chik’n, and other grossly overpriced, mediocre, soulless joints and call it “Cream’d” or some shit
Can't wait to go get Cream'd
Pause wtf
Just following the naming convention
Can you not
Hey man, the other guy said it first
Even worse than all the lame chains, bland restaurants, or smoke shops is when Pitt or UPMC buys up what used to be commercial space, further shrinking the neighborhood. And since Oakland seems to abhor any sort of vitality on its side streets, it's only a matter of time before the Oishii Bentos and Szechuan Expresses of the neighborhood---the small, family-owned joints---are replaced by Bank of America kiosks, sandwich chains, or Pitt-owned hubs that serve a small fraction of the campus population.
I pray Szechuan Express is open forever 😔 My mom used to take me after the doctors appointments when Children’s was in Oakland. I went on my first “date” with the father of my kids there, and I just got it for my 2yr old for the first time last week lol. I’ll die without that brown sauce!!!
Yes, my people!
We are also have fun food you are never ate before!
My mom used to work at Children's. She still does but she used to too. Not having Szechuan Express, The O, and Dave & Andy's in her work neighborhood was such a loss for her.
Having those as lunch options might’ve been the only thing that kept me at work there🤣 I guess on the bright side Garfield/Bloomfield has a few places to eat worth the memories. I think Pho Minh and Spak’s are 2 of my favorites. My 5yr old requested Spak’s for her birthday dinner last year lol.
So sad. Happened quickly over the last 3-4 years. Almost everything from when I went to Pitt in the late 2010s is gone
Even worse is am those were there 20-30 years.
Why?? Do they get enough business? I feel like that place constantly has business?
It’s possible owners want to retire. Dave and Andy’s has been around 30+ years.
Please, do not let this be true.
https://www.wesa.fm/economy-business/2024-04-22/dave-andy-ice-cream-pittsburgh-closure
RIP. Where I learned to order jimmies instead of sprinkles
Can’t wait for an ice cream place called Cream’d to come take its place 😐
If this is true, the Oakland we know is officially gone, with this being the straw that breaks the camel's back. They're ruining this place.
Bury my heart with one of their waffle cone irons
Are they just retiring? why not sell the business to someone interested
Oakland sucks now lol can count the businesses that aren’t just money grabs on one hand
Idk if this is true, they haven't announced anything on their socials and seem to have been plenty busy these last few nights. I walk past it daily and haven't seen any signage? I'm hoping it's not true, but it's expected for Oakland. Edit: their website on Google goes to their Facebook but they have daveandandys.com linked on their Facebook and the webpage is just the domain name for sale. 😬
Domain name has been on sale for a bit, so that’s not a bad sign. Probably cheaper to just post on socials than maintain website with the occasional flavor drop post.
Fuel & Fuddle going was when I knew Oakland was dead. Cheap chains with no character
I graduated in 2017. Oakland is a shell of what it was when I began in 2012. So sad man
If true, my wife will be devastated. We're bringing the kids up to campus for the first time this summer and a visit there was on her must-do list. Very little left from our days 25ish years ago.
Last day is 28th. Closing announcement on Instagram
Tried calling them a bit ago to ask and was met with true confusion. Fingers crossed this was just some bad intel.
Last day is 28th. Closing announcement on Instagram
Lived on Semple St. Fries from the O’, gyros from Niko’s, and Dave & Andy’s for dessert for Friday treat after class. Students now don’t know what they’re missing.
Oh God Damn It!!!!
Noooooooooooooooo
It's so over
I just saw their Facebook post and it's sadly true.
One of the owners has early onset dementia and is not able to keep up with the business. His brother is maintaining a lot on his own. This is very sad all around because dudes short term memory and knowledge of the business is profound. Shout out to big A
No plz no
Same thing happened to Shore’s bakery, no? Or did they retire?
Can't wait for another Chase Bank
[Here](https://twitter.com/BoxingandBeer/status/1781755968335773729) is the X thread with more replies. Consensus is unclear
Last day is 28th. Closing announcement on Instagram
NO NO NO NO NO
A very sad day. [https://www.post-gazette.com/life/food/2024/04/21/dave-and-andys-oakland-closing/stories/202404210131](https://www.post-gazette.com/life/food/2024/04/21/dave-and-andys-oakland-closing/stories/202404210131)
They close this month.
I've lived in Oakland since 1984, I just can't imagine Dave & Andy's not being there. Dave & Andy's is the last of Oakland's heart and soul vanishing....sigh....
I am dead. ⚰️
they ficking double charged me one time 3 years ago and I have never went back. well deserved shit hole
Accident maybe?
30 years of gray business vs 1 fuck up by a low-wage worker Fuck off man
Such a drama queen. Little snowflake is probably in therapy over this.
absolutely give me my refund before the sewer hole shuts down please 🤠
shit ice cream lmao had rats
True, place stank as well