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Blawnox, PA food guide

Most of the food in Blawnox is on Freeport Road. Start with bars and American food, then see what else is around.

13places to eat
85%independent
1,454residents (2020)
13transit stops
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Map: U.S. Census TIGER/Line · 13 listings

About Blawnox

Blawnox is a borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,454 at the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, Blawnox, Pennsylvania, quoted under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Blawnox is a borough in Allegheny County, in the part of the county we group as the Allegheny Valley. Blawnox has 13 places to eat and drink in our directory, 69th of the 129 municipalities outside the city on this site1. The most common category is bars and pubs (2), followed by American (2). 85% are independently owned. Freeport Road is the main food street, with 11 listings.

Blawnox had 1,454 residents in 2020, up 2% from 201023. The median household earns about $60,333 a year, and 51% of adults 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or more4. Pittsburgh Regional Transit has 13 active stops here, served by bus5.

Blawnox by the numbers

13places to eat and drink
85%independent
4with a full bar
1with a patio
43listings per sq mi
0.3square miles of land

Counts from our directory1. Land area from Census TIGER/Line county subdivisions7.

Listings by category

Bars & pubs2American2Coffee & cafes2Salads & bowls1Sandwiches & delis1Chicken1Thai1Pizza1Breweries & taprooms1Ice cream & dessert1

Main food streets: Freeport Road (11).

Getting there

Transit

13 active stops, about 2,544 scheduled trips a week, by bus. Busiest stop: Freeport Rd opp. Blaw Ave (198 weekly trips).

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Source5 Check PRT for live times.

How working residents commute

Walk3%
Transit6%
Bike0%
Work from home14%

Percent of workers 16+, 2020-2024 estimates4.

Who lives here

1,454Residents, 2020 census (+2% since 2010)23
$60,333Median household income (± $15,555)4
53.8Median age4
59%Homes that are rented4
51%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 13 on the map

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

Nox's Tavern and GrilleAmericanLast inspection Apr 8, 2026: Inspected & PermittedRosaflorida CoffeeCoffee & cafesLast inspection Dec 12, 2025: Inspected & PermittedMaenam ThaiThaiLast inspection Aug 19, 2025: Inspected & PermittedNonni's PizzaPizzaLast inspection Apr 17, 2026: Inspected & Permitted

Nearby towns and neighborhoods

All Allegheny Valley
O'Hara22 places · 13 independentNorth HillsVerona12 places · 8 independentAllegheny ValleyPenn Hills78 places · 48 independentEast SuburbsOakmont27 places · 23 independentAllegheny Valley

Blawnox FAQ

How many restaurants and bars are in Blawnox?

Our directory lists 13 places to eat and drink in Blawnox (11 independent, 4 with a full bar), based on Allegheny County food facility permits refreshed October 28, 2026. The busiest street is Freeport Road with 11.

Is Blawnox part of the City of Pittsburgh?

No. Blawnox 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 Blawnox?

By listing count: Bars & Pubs (2), American (2), and Coffee & Cafes (2). See the full category breakdown on this page.

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

Pittsburgh Regional Transit's stop file lists 13 active stops in Blawnox, served by routes including 1. The busiest stop is Freeport Rd opp. Blaw Ave with about 198 scheduled trips a week. Check PRT for current schedules.

Can I see health inspection results for restaurants in Blawnox?

Yes. We matched 6 of Blawnox'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. 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.
  2. 2020 Census Redistricting Data (P.L. 94-171), county subdivisionsU.S. Census Bureau. Public domain (U.S. federal government work).
  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, "Blawnox, 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 Allegheny Valley are our own grouping for browsing, not official boundaries.

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