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Aspinwall, PA food guide

Commercial Avenue is where Aspinwall eats: 7 of its 16 places to eat are there, led by pizza and coffee.

16places to eat
88%independent
2,916residents (2020)
9transit stops
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Map: U.S. Census TIGER/Line · 16 listings

About Aspinwall

Aspinwall is a borough on the Allegheny River in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of the Pittsburgh metropolitan area.
From Wikipedia, Aspinwall, Pennsylvania, quoted under CC BY-SA 4.0.

A borough of 2,916 people (2020 census)1, Aspinwall sits in what we call the Allegheny Valley. Our directory counts 16 food and drink listings inside Aspinwall's official boundary, which ranks it 62nd of 129 municipalities outside the city2. The most common category is pizza (3), followed by coffee and cafes (2). 88% are independently owned. Most of them are on Commercial Avenue (7 listings).

Aspinwall had 2,916 residents in 2020, up 4% from 201013. The median household income is about $107,000, and the median age is 35.84. Roughly 28% of workers work from home4. Transit means 9 PRT stops and about 6,918 scheduled trips a week5. The county's farmers market list includes Aspinwall FM6.

Aspinwall by the numbers

16places to eat and drink
88%independent
5with a full bar
1with a patio
46listings per sq mi
0.35square miles of land

Counts from our directory2. Land area from Census TIGER/Line county subdivisions8.

Listings by category

Pizza3Coffee & cafes2Bakeries2Bars & pubs2Mediterranean & Middle Eastern1American1Sandwiches & delis1Wineries & distilleries1Breakfast & brunch1BBQ1

Main food streets: Commercial Avenue (7), Freeport Road (4), and Brilliant Avenue (2).

New and changing

These Aspinwall facilities had a preoperational inspection from the Allegheny County Health Department between Aug 11, 2025 and Jul 28, 2026. That inspection happens before a food facility opens, changes owners or reopens after major work9.

Things to do nearby

Markets and groceries

  • Aspinwall FM, 250 Freeport RD · farm market

Source6 Market days vary by season.

Getting there

Transit

9 active stops, about 6,918 scheduled trips a week, by bus. Busiest stop: Freeport Rd at Western Ave (772 weekly trips).

17591

Source5 Check PRT for live times.

How working residents commute

Walk5%
Transit7%
Bike0%
Work from home28%

Percent of workers 16+, 2020-2024 estimates4.

Who lives here

2,916Residents, 2020 census (+4% since 2010)13
$107,000Median household income (± $32,054)4
35.8Median age4
38%Homes that are rented4
76%Adults 25+ with a bachelor's or higher4

Survey estimates for small towns have wide margins of error.

Spotlight picks

Picked from our directory

All 16 on the map

How we pick: one independent spot from each of the most common categories in Aspinwall, among listings whose latest county inspection on file reads "Inspected & Permitted". The pick rotates weekly. This is not a ranking, and no one pays to appear here.

Aspinwall Beans 'N' CreamCoffee & cafesLast inspection Oct 30, 2025: Inspected & PermittedBella Christie & Lil' Z's Sweet BoutiqueBakeriesLast inspection Feb 5, 2026: Inspected & PermittedFoxhole TavernBars & pubsLast inspection Jan 14, 2026: Inspected & PermittedAVVAMediterranean & Middle EasternLast inspection Aug 19, 2025: Inspected & PermittedCornerstone Restaurant & BarAmericanLast inspection Dec 4, 2025: Inspected & PermittedFeast on BrilliantSandwiches & delisLast inspection Jul 2, 2026: Inspected & Permitted

Nearby towns and neighborhoods

All Allegheny Valley
Sharpsburg24 places · 18 independentNorth HillsHighland Park18 places · 17 independentPittsburgh neighborhoodLincoln-Lemington-Belmar25 places · 6 independentPittsburgh neighborhoodMorningside9 places · 9 independentPittsburgh neighborhood

Aspinwall FAQ

How many restaurants and bars are in Aspinwall?

Our directory lists 16 places to eat and drink in Aspinwall (14 independent, 5 with a full bar), based on Allegheny County food facility permits refreshed October 28, 2026. The busiest street is Commercial Avenue with 7.

Is Aspinwall part of the City of Pittsburgh?

No. Aspinwall is a separate borough in Allegheny County with its own government. On this site we group it with the Allegheny Valley, which is our own grouping, not an official one.

What kinds of food are most common in Aspinwall?

By listing count: Pizza (3), Coffee & Cafes (2), and Bakeries (2). See the full category breakdown on this page.

How do I get to Aspinwall by bus or the T?

Pittsburgh Regional Transit's stop file lists 9 active stops in Aspinwall, served by routes including 1, 75, and 91. The busiest stop is Freeport Rd at Western Ave with about 772 scheduled trips a week. Check PRT for current schedules.

Is there a farmers market in Aspinwall?

The Allegheny County Health Department's list of markets that accept nutrition program vouchers includes Aspinwall FM. Days and hours change by season, so check with the market before you go.

Can I see health inspection results for restaurants in Aspinwall?

Yes. We matched 12 of Aspinwall's listings to Allegheny County Health Department inspection records (Aug 11, 2025 to Jul 28, 2026). Each matched spot page shows the most recent inspection date and placard. The Health Department's own records are the official source.

Sources

Every number on this page comes from these public sources.

  1. 2020 Census Redistricting Data (P.L. 94-171), county subdivisionsU.S. Census Bureau. Public domain (U.S. federal government work).
  2. Pittsburgh Spotlight directory, built from Allegheny County Health Department food facility permits, plus OpenStreetMap listings marked unverifiedUpdated October 28, 2026. Counts include every listing inside the official boundary.
  3. Census 2010 population, from the Vintage 2019 subcounty population estimates fileU.S. Census Bureau. Public domain (U.S. federal government work). The 2010 figure is the April 1, 2010 census count carried in this file.
  4. American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates (tables B01002, B01003, B08301, B15003, B19013, B25003), county subdivisionsU.S. Census Bureau. Public domain (U.S. federal government work). Estimates carry margins of error, which are large for small towns.
  5. Pittsburgh Regional Transit StopsPittsburgh Regional Transit via WPRDC. Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY), per WPRDC. Active stops; weekly trips are scheduled trips in the stop file.
  6. Allegheny County Farmers Market Nutrition Program: Current Farmers MarketsAllegheny County Health Department via WPRDC. CC0 1.0. Check each market's own schedule.
  7. Wikipedia, "Aspinwall, Pennsylvania"Text paraphrased or quoted from the article (retrieved Oct 28, 2026). Wikipedia content is available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
  8. TIGER/Line 2024 county subdivisions, PennsylvaniaU.S. Census Bureau. Public domain (U.S. federal government work). Used for municipal boundaries, land area and point in polygon placement of listings.
  9. Allegheny County Restaurant/Food Facility InspectionsAllegheny County Health Department via WPRDC. CC0 1.0 (public domain dedication). Inspections dated Aug 11, 2025 to Jul 28, 2026. Matches to listings are conservative and may miss some places.

Inspection details reflect the most recent record in the county's open data file and may not reflect a facility's current status. For official results, contact the Allegheny County Health Department. Listings come from permit data and may include places that have closed. Regions such as the Allegheny Valley are our own grouping for browsing, not official boundaries.

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