Our Neighborhood
Cocktails
Enjoy vintage cocktails right down the street! See if Tahn is bartending (his name is pronounced "ton"). If not sold out, they have some excellent soups and interesting snacks!
They are always happy to make suggestions on cocktails! They also have a bottle service, so if you'd prefer to grab a bottle of wine to take home, they've got you covered!
https://www.yelp.com/biz/tinas-pittsburgh
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Tina's
4114 Main StEnjoy vintage cocktails right down the street! See if Tahn is bartending (his name is pronounced "ton"). If not sold out, they have some excellent soups and interesting snacks!
They are always happy to make suggestions on cocktails! They also have a bottle service, so if you'd prefer to grab a bottle of wine to take home, they've got you covered!
https://www.yelp.com/biz/tinas-pittsburgh
Some outdoor seating! Usually have some sports available as well! Say hi to Marly behind the bar!
10 minute walk.
https://www.froggyspgh.com/
Froggy's Bar
4602 Liberty AveSome outdoor seating! Usually have some sports available as well! Say hi to Marly behind the bar!
10 minute walk.
https://www.froggyspgh.com/
Old school dive bar with good food! See if they are still doing brunch!
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The Elbow Room
5744 1/2 Ellsworth AveOld school dive bar with good food! See if they are still doing brunch!
One of the local brewerys -- I find it not as relaxed as some, but it is a popular spot with a patio and occassional food truck!
https://www.tracebloomfield.com/
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Trace Brewing
4312 Main StOne of the local brewerys -- I find it not as relaxed as some, but it is a popular spot with a patio and occassional food truck!
https://www.tracebloomfield.com/
Food scene
Great Mexican place!. Excellent Chicken Tamales! 5 minute walk from the place!
https://www.elsaborpgh.com/
El Sabor
4100 Penn AvenueGreat Mexican place!. Excellent Chicken Tamales! 5 minute walk from the place!
https://www.elsaborpgh.com/
Great food, some outside seating and good drinks! Say "hi" to Mark if he is behind the bar! 10 minute walk away!
https://lot17pgh.com/
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LOT 17
4617 Liberty AveGreat food, some outside seating and good drinks! Say "hi" to Mark if he is behind the bar! 10 minute walk away!
https://lot17pgh.com/
My favorite pizza in the city! Not really a dine in place (there is only 1-2 tables, and I think people use this mostly for waiting for orders. They have great calzones and marinara too!
7 minute walk away!
http://www.faziopizza.com/
Fazio's Pizza
4028 Penn AvenueMy favorite pizza in the city! Not really a dine in place (there is only 1-2 tables, and I think people use this mostly for waiting for orders. They have great calzones and marinara too!
7 minute walk away!
http://www.faziopizza.com/
Black Lotus pizza has good pizza, usually some cookies left, and prides itself in being a gaming pizzaria!
5 minutes away!
https://www.blacklotuspizza.com/
Black Lotus Pizza
4065 Penn AvenueBlack Lotus pizza has good pizza, usually some cookies left, and prides itself in being a gaming pizzaria!
5 minutes away!
https://www.blacklotuspizza.com/
great old school restaurant -- steaks and burgers always smoked. Thursday is rib night but get there early! Say "hi" to Jim behind the bar! For the keto folks, they have a great hamburger salad assuming you hold the dressing!
10 minute walk.
Closed Mondays and Tuesdays.
Does have a small patio!
https://tessaros.com/
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Tessaro's American Bar & Hardwood Grill
4601 Liberty Avegreat old school restaurant -- steaks and burgers always smoked. Thursday is rib night but get there early! Say "hi" to Jim behind the bar! For the keto folks, they have a great hamburger salad assuming you hold the dressing!
10 minute walk.
Closed Mondays and Tuesdays.
Does have a small patio!
https://tessaros.com/
Old style breakfast diner! I like the vibe, but it's not for everyone. Read some reviews on Yelp here:
https://www.facebook.com/barbscornerkitchen/
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Barb's Corner Kitchen
4711 Butler StOld style breakfast diner! I like the vibe, but it's not for everyone. Read some reviews on Yelp here:
https://www.facebook.com/barbscornerkitchen/
I try to not list chains so you can have a unique experience -- although this place, with it's 5+ locations, is one of the exceptions! To be clear, this is NOT a dive bar, but no need to dress up either. Menu ranges from a Sunday brunch, to excellent burgers through Ahi Tuna.
Say hi to Alex. And I love the Rueben egg rolls (yes, that's right) and the brussell spouts. And many of the beers!
https://www.divebarandgrille.com/location/lawrenceville/
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Dive Bar & Grille
2132 E Carson StI try to not list chains so you can have a unique experience -- although this place, with it's 5+ locations, is one of the exceptions! To be clear, this is NOT a dive bar, but no need to dress up either. Menu ranges from a Sunday brunch, to excellent burgers through Ahi Tuna.
Say hi to Alex. And I love the Rueben egg rolls (yes, that's right) and the brussell spouts. And many of the beers!
https://www.divebarandgrille.com/location/lawrenceville/
My favorite Thai food in the city! The ginger salad (free with most entrees) is delic! And the green curry and yellow curry are some favs!
5 minute walk.
https://www.thaitableandkitchenpgh.com/
Thai Table & Kitchen
472 44th StreetMy favorite Thai food in the city! The ginger salad (free with most entrees) is delic! And the green curry and yellow curry are some favs!
5 minute walk.
https://www.thaitableandkitchenpgh.com/
Cool Vietnamese cuisine.
Cash only!
5 minute walk.
https://www.yelp.com/biz/trams-kitchen-pittsburgh
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Tram's Kitchen
4050 Penn AveCool Vietnamese cuisine.
Cash only!
5 minute walk.
https://www.yelp.com/biz/trams-kitchen-pittsburgh
Cool shop -- not as sugary as some, but close by and great portions!
https://www.yelp.com/biz/twisters-soft-serve-ice-cream-pittsburgh
Twisters Ice Cream
4210 Main StCool shop -- not as sugary as some, but close by and great portions!
https://www.yelp.com/biz/twisters-soft-serve-ice-cream-pittsburgh
Some of the best ice cream I have had anywhere!
I love the Oregon black cherry.
https://www.yelp.com/biz/frio-creamery-pittsburgh
FRIO Creamery
4127 Butler StSome of the best ice cream I have had anywhere!
I love the Oregon black cherry.
https://www.yelp.com/biz/frio-creamery-pittsburgh
Some of the best fries I ever had!
20 minute walk.
https://burgherspgh.com/
Burgh'ers Brewing Lawrenceville
3601 Butler StSome of the best fries I ever had!
20 minute walk.
https://burgherspgh.com/
Great breakfast and lunch spot. Gets busy but you can usually time it right it you're blessed to have a flexible schedule!
20 minute walk.
https://www.nookpgh.com/
The Nook
3811 Butler StreetGreat breakfast and lunch spot. Gets busy but you can usually time it right it you're blessed to have a flexible schedule!
20 minute walk.
https://www.nookpgh.com/
Yinz is local Pittsburgh vernacular! Synonymous with plural form of "you". Used like "you all". Have you heard any other words?
https://www.yinzcoffee.com/bloomfield
Try their new Nitro brew!
YINZ Coffee Bloomfield
4525 Liberty AvenueYinz is local Pittsburgh vernacular! Synonymous with plural form of "you". Used like "you all". Have you heard any other words?
https://www.yinzcoffee.com/bloomfield
Try their new Nitro brew!
Cool spot for breakfast and lunch. Outdoor patio.
https://www.caffemona.com/
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Caffé Mona
4200 Penn AveCool spot for breakfast and lunch. Outdoor patio.
https://www.caffemona.com/
Classic Pittsburgh restaurant -- ask about the history of the sandwich! We have heard different stories. the most intriquing is that the mill workers with their dirty hands could not be holding sandwiches and handling fry after fry, so they put the fries and slaw on the sandwich! On a related note (well, not relating to the restaurant), read on the Pittsburgh toilets! It was another invention to assist folks working in the mills.
Locals speak is that the Southside location rocks, but I have never found parking! Folks also like the one in the Strip District.
This one is about a 12 minute walk away. You might find you need the exercise after smashing one of these sandwiches!
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Primanti Bros.
46 18th StClassic Pittsburgh restaurant -- ask about the history of the sandwich! We have heard different stories. the most intriquing is that the mill workers with their dirty hands could not be holding sandwiches and handling fry after fry, so they put the fries and slaw on the sandwich! On a related note (well, not relating to the restaurant), read on the Pittsburgh toilets! It was another invention to assist folks working in the mills.
Locals speak is that the Southside location rocks, but I have never found parking! Folks also like the one in the Strip District.
This one is about a 12 minute walk away. You might find you need the exercise after smashing one of these sandwiches!
I love their food. And on weekdays, it's often pretty quiet in here so you can enjoy looking out the window, and chilling with some chips, drinks and fine tacos!
Just a few doors down!
https://loscabosmexicanrestaurants.com/
https://loscabosmexicanrestaurants.com/
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Los Cabos Mexican Restaurant
4110 Penn AveI love their food. And on weekdays, it's often pretty quiet in here so you can enjoy looking out the window, and chilling with some chips, drinks and fine tacos!
Just a few doors down!
https://loscabosmexicanrestaurants.com/
https://loscabosmexicanrestaurants.com/
Just reopened in early 2022, this place has a unique vibe and great Mac and Cheese and veggie burgers.
They were requiring a photo ID to enter, and photo of vax card last time I went.
Don't judge them based on their website -- it looks a lot more colorful and fun once you are inside. On nice days, they have the front open so you can see the place before deciding!
Just a 3 minute walk. Enter from Penn Ave.
http://www.brilloboxpgh.com/
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Brillobox
4104 Penn AveJust reopened in early 2022, this place has a unique vibe and great Mac and Cheese and veggie burgers.
They were requiring a photo ID to enter, and photo of vax card last time I went.
Don't judge them based on their website -- it looks a lot more colorful and fun once you are inside. On nice days, they have the front open so you can see the place before deciding!
Just a 3 minute walk. Enter from Penn Ave.
http://www.brilloboxpgh.com/
Local shopping
Deb has the cutest store (and dog) and has lots of artwork, magnents, coasters etc from local artists.
2 minute walk!
https://www.songbirdartistry.com/
Songbird Artistry
4316 Penn AvenueDeb has the cutest store (and dog) and has lots of artwork, magnents, coasters etc from local artists.
2 minute walk!
https://www.songbirdartistry.com/
Great place to buy glass works, or take a class! It has a small shop and several classes!
https://www.pittsburghglasscenter.org/classes-about
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Pittsburgh Glass Center
5472 Penn AveGreat place to buy glass works, or take a class! It has a small shop and several classes!
https://www.pittsburghglasscenter.org/classes-about
Fifty One Ten Vintage
5110 Penn AvenueGreat vintage clothing shop!
https://www.fiftyonetenvintage.com/
Pat has some old film cameras and cool clothing!
https://www.bankruptbodega.com/
Bankrupt Bodega - Bodega Film Lab
4120 Main StreetPat has some old film cameras and cool clothing!
https://www.bankruptbodega.com/
Great place for cheeses, meats and some gifts, including some books. Staff is helpful in assisting making selections, and don't mind small portions!
Just a few doors down!
Chantal travels to France to select their cheeses.
https://chantalscheese.com/
Chantal's Cheese Shop
4402 Penn AvenueGreat place for cheeses, meats and some gifts, including some books. Staff is helpful in assisting making selections, and don't mind small portions!
Just a few doors down!
Chantal travels to France to select their cheeses.
https://chantalscheese.com/
Neighborhoods
Tons of bars and restaurants. My favorites are Barb's (breakfaast), Walters (BBQ and tons of outdoor seating), New Amsterdam (food and craft beers), Condados (about the only chain there, but great location!), FRIO (ice cream), Mi Empanada (empanadas), Industry (bar and food), Geppettos (breakfast) Zen (asian take-out), Arsenal Bowl (bowling).
Please note the map location is not in the center of these places. Contado's is a good central location to start! It is at 4300 Butler Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15201.
Butler Street
Butler StreetTons of bars and restaurants. My favorites are Barb's (breakfaast), Walters (BBQ and tons of outdoor seating), New Amsterdam (food and craft beers), Condados (about the only chain there, but great location!), FRIO (ice cream), Mi Empanada (empanadas), Industry (bar and food), Geppettos (breakfast) Zen (asian take-out), Arsenal Bowl (bowling).
Please note the map location is not in the center of these places. Contado's is a good central location to start! It is at 4300 Butler Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15201.
Get a great view of the city from one of Mount Washington's overlooks. See the bridges and stadiums from here. Free, and parking isn't usually that hard to find.
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Mount Washington
Get a great view of the city from one of Mount Washington's overlooks. See the bridges and stadiums from here. Free, and parking isn't usually that hard to find.
Check this area out for some great shopping! Check out this link for some updated info in 2022!
https://www.discovertheburgh.com/strip-district-guide/
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Strip District
Check this area out for some great shopping! Check out this link for some updated info in 2022!
https://www.discovertheburgh.com/strip-district-guide/
Hotspot for college aged folks with lots of bars and some cool daytime cafes. I have never found parking here.
Not really something I like, but thought I would post a link:
https://nextpittsburgh.com/pittsburgh-neighborhoods-map-and-guides/south-side/
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South Side Flats
Hotspot for college aged folks with lots of bars and some cool daytime cafes. I have never found parking here.
Not really something I like, but thought I would post a link:
https://nextpittsburgh.com/pittsburgh-neighborhoods-map-and-guides/south-side/
Mix of old Pittsburgh and up-and-coming shops, pizza joints and bars.
i enjoyed Iron Born Pizza
https://ironbornpizza.com/
Distillery
https://www.luckysignspirits.com/our-story
Whisper Nest
https://www.whispernestpgh.com/
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Millvale
Mix of old Pittsburgh and up-and-coming shops, pizza joints and bars.
i enjoyed Iron Born Pizza
https://ironbornpizza.com/
Distillery
https://www.luckysignspirits.com/our-story
Whisper Nest
https://www.whispernestpgh.com/
Cats
Missing your pet? Get your pet fix here by hanging out with cats!
Reservations a good idea!
https://blackcatmarketpgh.com/
The Black Cat Market
5135 Penn AvenueMissing your pet? Get your pet fix here by hanging out with cats!
Reservations a good idea!
https://blackcatmarketpgh.com/
Sightseeing
Andy Warhol was local to the area. Check out the museum.
https://www.warhol.org/museum-admission/
If you're lucky enough to be in town and be a customer of Bank of America, admission is free. See more here:
https://about.bankofamerica.com/en-us/what-guides-us/arts-and-culture/partners.html#fbid=3-hIpgTSGXK
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The Andy Warhol Museum
117 Sandusky StAndy Warhol was local to the area. Check out the museum.
https://www.warhol.org/museum-admission/
If you're lucky enough to be in town and be a customer of Bank of America, admission is free. See more here:
https://about.bankofamerica.com/en-us/what-guides-us/arts-and-culture/partners.html#fbid=3-hIpgTSGXK
Shopping for a bed? Don't come here! This is a local landmark and contemporary museum!
https://mattress.org/
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Museo de la Fábrica de Colchones
509 Sampsonia WayShopping for a bed? Don't come here! This is a local landmark and contemporary museum!
https://mattress.org/
Cool little art gallery -- nothing big, but if you're passing by it's worth a stop!
It's been free when I have gone, and it about a 10 minute walk.
https://www.irmafreeman.org/
The Irma Freeman Center for Imagination
5006 Penn AvenueCool little art gallery -- nothing big, but if you're passing by it's worth a stop!
It's been free when I have gone, and it about a 10 minute walk.
https://www.irmafreeman.org/
Great gallery with photography mainly. Has a shop for books, and if you ask you can view some previous exhibitions in the form of large books.
Tell Dave we sent ya!
5 minute walk. Please note this is just down the street from us -- I think the map placed it several miles to the southwest.
https://silvereye.org/
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Silver Eye Center For Photography
4808 Penn AveGreat gallery with photography mainly. Has a shop for books, and if you ask you can view some previous exhibitions in the form of large books.
Tell Dave we sent ya!
5 minute walk. Please note this is just down the street from us -- I think the map placed it several miles to the southwest.
https://silvereye.org/
Universities and influential members of Pittsburgh try to give back, as well as keep graduates in the area. This museum is a testimony to that. Located near the university, it is quite impressive. Probably too far to walk for most -- about a little over 2 miles from our place!
https://carnegiemuseums.org/plan-a-visit/
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Museo Carnegie de Historia Natural
4400 Forbes AveUniversities and influential members of Pittsburgh try to give back, as well as keep graduates in the area. This museum is a testimony to that. Located near the university, it is quite impressive. Probably too far to walk for most -- about a little over 2 miles from our place!
https://carnegiemuseums.org/plan-a-visit/
Care for a nice walk on campus? Or a souvenir t-shirt?
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University of Pittsburgh
4200 Fifth AveCare for a nice walk on campus? Or a souvenir t-shirt?
Beautiful botanical garden! One of the prettiest I have ever had the pleasure of visiting.
Too far to walk, but only about 2.5 miles away from our place!
Currently doing scheduled or timed visits.
https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/tickets
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Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
1 Schenley DriveBeautiful botanical garden! One of the prettiest I have ever had the pleasure of visiting.
Too far to walk, but only about 2.5 miles away from our place!
Currently doing scheduled or timed visits.
https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/tickets
Touted as the country's largest bicyle museum!
Bicycle Heaven is open 7 days a week 10AM to 7PM. There is no admission fee to tour the Museum. In addition, there is free parking lot right outside of the museum.
Too far to walk from our place!
https://www.bicycleheaven.org/pages/about-us
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Bicycle Heaven
1800 Preble AveTouted as the country's largest bicyle museum!
Bicycle Heaven is open 7 days a week 10AM to 7PM. There is no admission fee to tour the Museum. In addition, there is free parking lot right outside of the museum.
Too far to walk from our place!
https://www.bicycleheaven.org/pages/about-us
A Smithsonian affiliate museum, the Senator John Heinz History Center family of museums and programs includes the Heinz History Center, Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum, Fort Pitt Museum, Meadowcroft Rockshelter and Historic Village, Detre Library & Archives, and the new Museum Conservation Center. The 370,000 square-foot museum presents compelling stories from American history with a Western Pennsylvania connection in an interactive environment perfect for visitors of all ages.
Please visit this link for tickets!
https://www.heinzhistorycenter.org/tickets
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Centro de Historia del Senador John Heinz
1212 Smallman StA Smithsonian affiliate museum, the Senator John Heinz History Center family of museums and programs includes the Heinz History Center, Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum, Fort Pitt Museum, Meadowcroft Rockshelter and Historic Village, Detre Library & Archives, and the new Museum Conservation Center. The 370,000 square-foot museum presents compelling stories from American history with a Western Pennsylvania connection in an interactive environment perfect for visitors of all ages.
Please visit this link for tickets!
https://www.heinzhistorycenter.org/tickets
The non-profit August Wilson African American Cultural Center focused exclusively the African American experience. They have festivals, exhibitions and programs.
https://awaacc.org/explore-and-visit/plan-your-visit/
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August Wilson Center For African American History
980 Liberty AveThe non-profit August Wilson African American Cultural Center focused exclusively the African American experience. They have festivals, exhibitions and programs.
https://awaacc.org/explore-and-visit/plan-your-visit/
Eat and Drink with your Dog
Pet friendly place!
Check out the link in our guidebook under "Food Scene" and say hello to Devyn behind the bar! Ask her about Florida!
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Walter's BBQ Southern Kitchen
4501 Butler StPet friendly place!
Check out the link in our guidebook under "Food Scene" and say hello to Devyn behind the bar! Ask her about Florida!
Trace Brewery has a dog friendly patio.
See the guidebook under Food Scene for more info!
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Trace Brewing
4312 Main StTrace Brewery has a dog friendly patio.
See the guidebook under Food Scene for more info!