Guidebook for Pittsburgh
Food Scene
BYOB. No calls - no reservations - prepare for a wait, but it's worth it. Bars nearby to kill time.
75 locals recommend
Noodlehead
242 S Highland AveBYOB. No calls - no reservations - prepare for a wait, but it's worth it. Bars nearby to kill time.
Parking on Forbes is tough, there's a lot around the back off of Shady Avenue that usually has spots.
36 locals recommend
Everyday Noodles
5875 Forbes AveParking on Forbes is tough, there's a lot around the back off of Shady Avenue that usually has spots.
APTEKA
4606 Penn AveVegan polish food!? Seriously, go here!
Great bar featuring a unique and wonderful bar menu. The Fancy Burger is a thing, but there are lots of other great options to try as well. Not cheap, but high quality.
23 locals recommend
Butterjoint
208 North Craig StreetGreat bar featuring a unique and wonderful bar menu. The Fancy Burger is a thing, but there are lots of other great options to try as well. Not cheap, but high quality.
Nancy's Revival
616 South AveBest pancakes I've found in PGH.
This is a takeout recommendation. It's not super close, but well worth it if it fits into your plans. There's a great park out that way where you could take your food.
Frankstown Wood-Fired Pizza
12911 Frankstown RdThis is a takeout recommendation. It's not super close, but well worth it if it fits into your plans. There's a great park out that way where you could take your food.
Take-out recommendation - unassuming spot, boardering on univiting, but real good fried fish and wings.
Penn Fish & chicken
1000 Penn AveTake-out recommendation - unassuming spot, boardering on univiting, but real good fried fish and wings.
Great spot to hang out or grab a coffee and head over to Frick Park.
32 locals recommend
Biddle's Escape
401 Biddle AveGreat spot to hang out or grab a coffee and head over to Frick Park.
Probably the best espresso I've found in Pittsburgh. I don't love the seating area, but it's fine.
43 locals recommend
Tazza D'Oro
1125 N Highland AveProbably the best espresso I've found in Pittsburgh. I don't love the seating area, but it's fine.
Ou's International Co
705 Penn AveWorth a stop for the adventure - lots to discover!
Drinks & Nightlife
A pretty wonderful bar that's usually crowded. They have events there sometimes and when they don't the backroom has basketball and ping pong. There's a restauraunt called the Whitfield too... not a huge fan.
27 locals recommend
Ace Hotel Pittsburgh
120 S Whitfield StA pretty wonderful bar that's usually crowded. They have events there sometimes and when they don't the backroom has basketball and ping pong. There's a restauraunt called the Whitfield too... not a huge fan.
They have a food menu, but we usually go for good cocktails and a local draft beer selection. Outdoor seating when it's nice too!
30 locals recommend
Independent Brewing Company
1704 Shady AveThey have a food menu, but we usually go for good cocktails and a local draft beer selection. Outdoor seating when it's nice too!
They still allow smoking... it's a staple of Pittsburgh and if you like dives, take the plunge. Their burgers are surprisingly good.
13 locals recommend
Squirrel Hill Cafe
5802 Forbes AveThey still allow smoking... it's a staple of Pittsburgh and if you like dives, take the plunge. Their burgers are surprisingly good.
Essentials
Cooperatively owned grocery store. I manage the produce department. A lot of vegetarian and vegan options as well as organic and non-GMO products. It's not super cheap, but toally affordable if natural foods are important to you. They don't accept other co-op memberships.
37 locals recommend
East End Food Co-op
7516 Meade StCooperatively owned grocery store. I manage the produce department. A lot of vegetarian and vegan options as well as organic and non-GMO products. It's not super cheap, but toally affordable if natural foods are important to you. They don't accept other co-op memberships.
Save A Lot
725 Ross AveBasic - very close though
Parks & Nature
The nearest entrance to us is at the intersection of Biddle and Braddock. There are many entrances going up to Squirrel Hill on the North side of the park. Two off-leash dog parks and a lot of hiking and mountain biking.
204 locals recommend
Frick Park
The nearest entrance to us is at the intersection of Biddle and Braddock. There are many entrances going up to Squirrel Hill on the North side of the park. Two off-leash dog parks and a lot of hiking and mountain biking.
Sightseeing
Iconic shopping area for Pittsburgh dating back to when the rail lines brought in goods. Mix of food, specialty grocers and tourist shops. Best on Saturday mornings.
244 locals recommend
Strip District
Iconic shopping area for Pittsburgh dating back to when the rail lines brought in goods. Mix of food, specialty grocers and tourist shops. Best on Saturday mornings.
Cool neighborhood business district on Braddock with shopping, bars and restaurants. D's 6 Pack and Dogs is a staple for sure and has a great "beer cave" in the back.
12 locals recommend
Regent Square
Cool neighborhood business district on Braddock with shopping, bars and restaurants. D's 6 Pack and Dogs is a staple for sure and has a great "beer cave" in the back.