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Braddock, PA food guide

Most of the food in Braddock is on Braddock Avenue. Start with bars and coffee, then see what else is around.

12places to eat
92%independent
1,721residents (2020)
29transit stops
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Map: U.S. Census TIGER/Line · 12 listings

About Braddock

Braddock is a borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is located in the eastern suburbs of Pittsburgh, 10 miles (16 km) upstream from the mouth of the Monongahela River.
From Wikipedia, Braddock, Pennsylvania, quoted under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Braddock, a borough outside the city line, is one of the 31 municipalities in our Mon Valley group. Braddock has 12 places to eat and drink in our directory, 71st of the 129 municipalities outside the city on this site1. The most common category is bars and pubs (4), followed by coffee and cafes (2). 92% are independently owned. 8 of them share a Braddock Avenue address. It leans toward bars: 7 listings have a full bar.

Braddock had 1,721 residents in 2020, down 20% from 201023. About 65% of homes are rented, and the median resident is 31.5 years old4. About 22% of workers commute by transit4. The local library is Braddock Carnegie Library5. Transit means 29 PRT stops and about 11,116 scheduled trips a week6. The county's farmers market list includes Braddock Farm Stand7.

Braddock by the numbers

12places to eat and drink
92%independent
7with a full bar
0with a patio
21listings per sq mi
0.56square miles of land

Counts from our directory1. Land area from Census TIGER/Line county subdivisions9.

Listings by category

Bars & pubs4Coffee & cafes2Clubs, posts & fire halls2Mexican & tacos1Breweries & taprooms1Sandwiches & delis1Bakeries1

Main food streets: Braddock Avenue (8).

New and changing

These Braddock 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 work10.

Things to do nearby

Libraries and museums

  • Braddock Carnegie Library

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

Markets and groceries

  • Braddock Farm Stand, 1000 Braddock Avenue · farm market

Source7 Market days vary by season.

Getting there

Transit

29 active stops, about 11,116 scheduled trips a week, by bus. Busiest stop: 6th St. at Margaretta St (651 weekly trips).

5961A61B

Source6 Check PRT for live times.

How working residents commute

Walk2%
Transit22%
Bike0%
Work from home1%

Percent of workers 16+, 2020-2024 estimates4.

Who lives here

1,721Residents, 2020 census (-20% since 2010)23
$37,813Median household income (± $16,598)4
31.5Median age4
65%Homes that are rented4
7%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 Braddock, 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.

T's Lounge & RestaurantBars & pubsLast inspection Jul 17, 2026: Inspected & PermittedAunt Cheryl's CafeCoffee & cafesLast inspection Dec 30, 2025: Inspected & PermittedSlavonic Social ClubClubs, posts & fire hallsLast inspection Sep 5, 2025: Inspected & PermittedBrassero GrillMexican & tacosLast inspection Mar 20, 2026: Inspected & PermittedConfections by Casey ReneeBakeriesLast inspection May 13, 2026: Inspected & Permitted

Nearby towns and neighborhoods

All Mon Valley
North Braddock5 places · 5 independentMon ValleyWhitaker1 place · 0 independentMon ValleyBraddock Hills8 places · 4 independentMon ValleyRankin6 places · 6 independentMon Valley

Braddock FAQ

How many restaurants and bars are in Braddock?

Our directory lists 12 places to eat and drink in Braddock (11 independent, 7 with a full bar), based on Allegheny County food facility permits refreshed October 28, 2026. The busiest street is Braddock Avenue with 8.

Is Braddock part of the City of Pittsburgh?

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

What kinds of food are most common in Braddock?

By listing count: Bars & Pubs (4), Coffee & Cafes (2), and Clubs, Posts & Fire Halls (2). See the full category breakdown on this page.

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

Pittsburgh Regional Transit's stop file lists 29 active stops in Braddock, served by routes including 59, 61A, and 61B. The busiest stop is 6th St. at Margaretta St with about 651 scheduled trips a week. Check PRT for current schedules.

What is there to do in Braddock besides eat?

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

Is there a farmers market in Braddock?

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

Can I see health inspection results for restaurants in Braddock?

Yes. We matched 7 of Braddock'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. 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. Allegheny County Farmers Market Nutrition Program: Current Farmers MarketsAllegheny County Health Department via WPRDC. CC0 1.0. Check each market's own schedule.
  8. Wikipedia, "Braddock, Pennsylvania"Text paraphrased or quoted from the article (retrieved Oct 28, 2026). Wikipedia content is available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
  9. 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.
  10. 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 Mon Valley are our own grouping for browsing, not official boundaries.

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