Our Story

Yinzer’s Amazing Cheesesteaks is a local New Orleans restaurant dedicated to bringing the best Pittsburgh-style cheesesteaks to the Crescent City.

Mike and Colleen first met in Pittsburgh in 2011. Colleen, a South Hills native, was studying Lighting Design and Scenic Painting at Point Park University. Mike had just graduated from the University of Pittsburgh and was managing Campus Deli while working the door at Gene’s Place—the very spot where the two first crossed paths.

In 2013, Mike decided to make a move to New Orleans. After visiting, Colleen quickly fell in love with the city (and with its food scene) and joined him in 2015. Before long, they realized their shared love for a great cheesesteak—Pittsburgh-style, of course.

They started serving cheesesteaks as a pop-up in 2016, beginning at Aline Street Beer Garden and The Rusty Nail, under the name Mike’s Cheesesteaks—and later Mike’s Amazing Cheesesteaks. When Colleen officially joined Mike a few weeks in, it became a weekly tradition. One day, their friend Pete, then-owner of the Prytania Bar, jokingly crossed out “Mike’s” on their sign and wrote “Yinzer’s” instead. Mike and Colleen loved the nickname, and just like that, Yinzer’s Amazing Cheesesteaks was born.

After two years at the Beer Garden, Yinzer’s moved to Rendezvous Tavern, serving cheesesteaks from the back patio every Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday. When the pandemic hit in 2020, Mike and Colleen decided it was time to make their dream permanent. In May 2021, they opened their very own brick-and-mortar location at 1514 Delachaise Street.

At Yinzer’s, we believe that Pittsburgh-style cheesesteaks are less judgmental—there’s no wrong way to enjoy one. We encourage everyone to build their perfect sandwich, because as Mike always says:
“Do what makes you happy.”