Pittsburgh\u2019s most famous ice balls are back for 2026. <\/p>\n
Gus & Yiayia\u2019s will be up and running this weekend, with the Pirates hosting the Tampa Rays at PNC Park.<\/p>\n
Mike Spanos, with Gus & Yiayia\u2019s, tells KDKA Radio they\u2019ll be open Thursday through Monday beginning at 11 or 11:30 a.m. through 6 p.m. (weather permitting).<\/p>\n
And, with the largest event in Pittsburgh\u2019s history next week in the NFL Draft, Spanos says their plans are will be a \u201cgame-time decision with how much things are changing around the North Side.\u201d<\/p>\n
Spanos says they do plan to be ready and if they do open, \u201cwe\u2019ll keep rolling just like any other day and do what we do best.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cGus always showed up with more than enough, and we\u2019re bringing that same energy\u2014doing everything we can to keep that tradition going strong,\u201d said Spanos. <\/p>\n
In addition to its famous, flavored ice balls, Gus & Yiayia\u2019s sells popcorn, peanuts and other treats.<\/p>\n
Gus & Yiayia\u2019s started in 1934 by Gus\u2019 mother and father with Gus taking over the business in 1951.<\/p>\n
Gus Kalaris died in June 2024 and his daughter Christiana is now in charge. <\/p>\n