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Ben Avon, PA food guide

Just one place to eat inside Ben Avon, so we also show the closest spots nearby, plus what else is around.

1places to eat
0%independent
1,918residents (2020)
17transit stops
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Map: U.S. Census TIGER/Line · 1 listing · nearest shown

About Ben Avon

Ben Avon is a borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States, along the Ohio River. The population was 1,918 at the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, Ben Avon, Pennsylvania, quoted under CC BY-SA 4.0.

A borough of 1,918 people (2020 census)1, Ben Avon sits in what we call the North Hills. Ben Avon has 1 place to eat and drink in our directory, 111th of the 129 municipalities outside the city on this site2. Just outside, the nearest other listings are Richbarn Roasters (0.7 km away, in Avalon) and Cafe Notte (1.0 km away, in Emsworth).

Ben Avon had 1,918 residents in 2020, up 8% from 201013. The median household earns about $102,869 a year, and 64% of adults 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or more4. Roughly 31% of workers work from home4. Transit means 17 PRT stops and about 1,272 scheduled trips a week5.

Ben Avon by the numbers

1places to eat and drink
0%independent
0with a full bar
0with a patio
3listings per sq mi
0.38square miles of land

Counts from our directory2. Land area from Census TIGER/Line county subdivisions7.

Listings by category

Bakeries1

Nearest places to eat

With only 1 listing inside the boundary, these are the closest directory listings just outside Ben Avon, by straight line distance2.

Getting there

Transit

17 active stops, about 1,272 scheduled trips a week, by bus. Busiest stop: Ohio River Blvd opp. Monitor Ave (152 weekly trips).

1419L

Source5 Check PRT for live times.

How working residents commute

Walk0%
Transit5%
Bike0%
Work from home31%

Percent of workers 16+, 2020-2024 estimates4.

Who lives here

1,918Residents, 2020 census (+8% since 2010)13
$102,869Median household income (± $12,290)4
39.1Median age4
31%Homes that are rented4
64%Adults 25+ with a bachelor's or higher4

Survey estimates for small towns have wide margins of error.

Nearby towns and neighborhoods

All North Hills
Ben Avon HeightsNo listings yetNorth HillsAvalon12 places · 5 independentNorth HillsEmsworth4 places · 4 independentNorth HillsBellevue39 places · 25 independentNorth Hills

Ben Avon FAQ

How many restaurants and bars are in Ben Avon?

Our directory lists 1 place to eat and drink in Ben Avon (0 independent, 0 with a full bar), based on Allegheny County food facility permits refreshed October 28, 2026.

Is Ben Avon part of the City of Pittsburgh?

No. Ben Avon 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 Ben Avon?

By listing count: Bakeries (1). See the full category breakdown on this page.

How do I get to Ben Avon by bus or the T?

Pittsburgh Regional Transit's stop file lists 17 active stops in Ben Avon, served by routes including 14 and 19L. The busiest stop is Ohio River Blvd opp. Monitor Ave with about 152 scheduled trips a week. Check PRT for current schedules.

Can I see health inspection results for restaurants in Ben Avon?

Yes. We matched 1 of Ben Avon'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. Wikipedia, "Ben Avon, Pennsylvania"Text paraphrased or quoted from the article (retrieved Oct 28, 2026). Wikipedia content is available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
  7. 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.
  8. 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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