Guidebook for Pittsburgh

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Guidebook for Pittsburgh

Shopping

Pittsburgh's vinyl mecca. You'll find Jerry behind the counter, overseeing this massive selection of used vinyl. You can spend a lot of time in there if you collect, but it's fun to poke around !
13 locals recommend
Jerry’s Records
2136 Murray Ave
13 locals recommend
Pittsburgh's vinyl mecca. You'll find Jerry behind the counter, overseeing this massive selection of used vinyl. You can spend a lot of time in there if you collect, but it's fun to poke around !
Specialty shop for board games. You can even rent games for $5
Games Unlimited
5876 Forbes Ave
Specialty shop for board games. You can even rent games for $5
Resale shop where you can buy/sell name brand clothes with some vintage finds sprinkled in between. Leans towards funky and hipster styles.
8 locals recommend
Avalon Exchange
5834 Forbes Ave
8 locals recommend
Resale shop where you can buy/sell name brand clothes with some vintage finds sprinkled in between. Leans towards funky and hipster styles.

Food Scene

Good place to grab a beer and a slice of pizza (or a whole pie!). Cash only.
29 locals recommend
Mineo Pizza House
2128 Murray Ave
29 locals recommend
Good place to grab a beer and a slice of pizza (or a whole pie!). Cash only.
Specialty coffee shop with espresso and espresso drinks.
24 locals recommend
Commonplace Coffee — Squirrel Hill
5827 Forbes Ave
24 locals recommend
Specialty coffee shop with espresso and espresso drinks.
My go-to Pittsburgh coffee shop.
31 locals recommend
The Coffee Tree Roasters
5524 Walnut St
31 locals recommend
My go-to Pittsburgh coffee shop.
Pittsburgh's favorite diner! There are locations in many neighborhoods, and this one has outdoor seating. Try the strawberry hotcakes or the lyonnaise potatoes. Expect to be really full. Cash only.
77 locals recommend
Pamela's | P&G Diner
5527 Walnut St
77 locals recommend
Pittsburgh's favorite diner! There are locations in many neighborhoods, and this one has outdoor seating. Try the strawberry hotcakes or the lyonnaise potatoes. Expect to be really full. Cash only.
Montreal-style smoked meats, matzo ball soup, delicious cream soda. Squirrel Hill is a traditionally Jewish neighborhood, and this new addition to the neighborhood makes traditional foods modern.
Nu: A Modern Jewish Bistro
1711 Murray Ave
Montreal-style smoked meats, matzo ball soup, delicious cream soda. Squirrel Hill is a traditionally Jewish neighborhood, and this new addition to the neighborhood makes traditional foods modern.
Soup dumplings! Of the 29 Asian eateries in the neighborhood, this is my favorite.
36 locals recommend
Everyday Noodles
5875 Forbes Ave
36 locals recommend
Soup dumplings! Of the 29 Asian eateries in the neighborhood, this is my favorite.
1) Their name is a cute rhyme 2) The curry is pretty good
Curry on Murray
2121 Murray Ave
1) Their name is a cute rhyme 2) The curry is pretty good

Everything Else

French patisserie. The desserts are miniature works of art. J'adore the macarons.
11 locals recommend
Gaby et Jules
5837 Forbes Ave
11 locals recommend
French patisserie. The desserts are miniature works of art. J'adore the macarons.
Fresh bread and Asian pastries daily. I like the pineapple bread and the lotus cakes.
Pink Box Bakery Cafe
2104 Murray Ave
Fresh bread and Asian pastries daily. I like the pineapple bread and the lotus cakes.
Neighborhood movie theater with a lot of charm. There's even a bar inside, so you can enjoy a beer/cocktail with your popcorn.
53 locals recommend
Manor Theatre
1729 Murray Ave
53 locals recommend
Neighborhood movie theater with a lot of charm. There's even a bar inside, so you can enjoy a beer/cocktail with your popcorn.

Essentials

Large grocery store. Convenient to walk to from the house.
153 locals recommend
Giant Eagle Supermarket
1901 Murray Ave
153 locals recommend
Large grocery store. Convenient to walk to from the house.

Drinks & Nightlife

Serves local craft beers and mixed drinks on tap. The food is OK, but I love to sample new things from their bar. They also play some good records behind the bar for a fun atmosphere.
30 locals recommend
Independent Brewing Company
1704 Shady Ave
30 locals recommend
Serves local craft beers and mixed drinks on tap. The food is OK, but I love to sample new things from their bar. They also play some good records behind the bar for a fun atmosphere.
Known as the "Squirrel Cage", it's a true dive bar. You can smoke inside, and there's shuffleboard. Cheap beer.
13 locals recommend
Squirrel Hill Cafe
5802 Forbes Ave
13 locals recommend
Known as the "Squirrel Cage", it's a true dive bar. You can smoke inside, and there's shuffleboard. Cheap beer.