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Avalon, PA food guide

Ohio River Boulevard is where Avalon eats: 6 of its 12 places to eat are there, led by burgers and bakeries.

12places to eat
42%independent
4,762residents (2020)
28transit stops
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Map: U.S. Census TIGER/Line · 12 listings

About Avalon

Avalon is a borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States, along the Ohio River 6 miles (10 km) downstream from Pittsburgh. The population was 4,762 at the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, Avalon, Pennsylvania, quoted under CC BY-SA 4.0.

A borough of 4,762 people (2020 census)1, Avalon sits in what we call the North Hills. Our directory counts 12 food and drink listings inside Avalon's official boundary, which ranks it 73rd of 129 municipalities outside the city2. The most common category is burgers (2), followed by bakeries (2). 5 of the 12 are independent and 7 belong to chains. Ohio River Boulevard is the main food street, with 6 listings.

Avalon had 4,762 residents in 2020, up 1% from 201013. About 59% of homes are rented, and the median resident is 45.7 years old4. Roughly 21% of workers work from home4. The local library is Avalon Public Library5. Transit means 28 PRT stops and about 7,223 scheduled trips a week6.

Avalon by the numbers

12places to eat and drink
42%independent
2with a full bar
0with a patio
19listings per sq mi
0.62square miles of land

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

Listings by category

Burgers2Bakeries2American2Wings1Bars & pubs1Italian1Pizza1Sandwiches & delis1Coffee & cafes1

Main food streets: Ohio River Boulevard (6) and California Avenue (4).

Things to do nearby

Libraries and museums

  • Avalon Public Library

Source5 County asset inventory as of March 2020; not every record verified.

Getting there

Transit

28 active stops, about 7,223 scheduled trips a week, by bus. Busiest stop: California Ave. at Home Ave (386 weekly trips).

141619L

Source6 Check PRT for live times.

How working residents commute

Walk4%
Transit6%
Bike0%
Work from home21%

Percent of workers 16+, 2020-2024 estimates4.

Who lives here

4,762Residents, 2020 census (+1% since 2010)13
$51,250Median household income (± $8,623)4
45.7Median age4
59%Homes that are rented4
35%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 12 on the map

How we pick: one independent spot from each of the most common categories in Avalon, 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.

Jackman InnAmericanLast inspection Dec 4, 2025: Inspected & PermittedRichbarn RoastersCoffee & cafesLast inspection Jun 18, 2026: Inspected & Permitted

Nearby towns and neighborhoods

All North Hills
Ben Avon1 place · 0 independentNorth HillsBen Avon HeightsNo listings yetNorth HillsBellevue39 places · 25 independentNorth HillsStowe21 places · 17 independentWest & Airport

Avalon FAQ

How many restaurants and bars are in Avalon?

Our directory lists 12 places to eat and drink in Avalon (5 independent, 2 with a full bar), based on Allegheny County food facility permits refreshed October 28, 2026. The busiest street is Ohio River Boulevard with 6.

Is Avalon part of the City of Pittsburgh?

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

What kinds of food are most common in Avalon?

By listing count: Burgers (2), Bakeries (2), and American (2). See the full category breakdown on this page.

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

Pittsburgh Regional Transit's stop file lists 28 active stops in Avalon, served by routes including 14, 16, and 19L. The busiest stop is California Ave. at Home Ave with about 386 scheduled trips a week. Check PRT for current schedules.

What is there to do in Avalon besides eat?

Public inventories (the county's 2020 asset list and city open data) list the Avalon Public Library.

Can I see health inspection results for restaurants in Avalon?

Yes. We matched 5 of Avalon'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. Allegheny County Assets (libraries, museums, county park facilities, park and rides, supermarkets)Allegheny County via WPRDC. CC0 1.0 (public domain dedication). Inventory snapshot as of March 2020; WPRDC notes not every record has been verified.
  6. 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.
  7. Wikipedia, "Avalon, 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 North Hills are our own grouping for browsing, not official boundaries.

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