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East Pittsburgh, PA food guide

Bars leads the short list here: 4 places to eat in all, plus parks, transit and local history.

4places to eat
100%independent
1,927residents (2020)
24transit stops
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Map: U.S. Census TIGER/Line · 4 listings · nearest shown

About East Pittsburgh

East Pittsburgh is a borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States, approximately 11 miles (18 km) southeast of the confluence of the Monongahela and the Allegheny rivers at Pittsburgh. The population in 1900 stood at 2,883, and in 1910, at 5,615.
From Wikipedia, East Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, quoted under CC BY-SA 4.0.

A borough of 1,927 people (2020 census)1, East Pittsburgh sits in what we call the Mon Valley. By the county permit file, East Pittsburgh is home to 4 places to eat or drink, putting it 92nd among the 129 municipalities outside the city we cover2. Look for African first: there are 1 of them, plus 1 bars and pubs. 100% are independently owned. Just outside, the nearest other listings are Shelly Pie Pizza (1.3 km away, in Turtle Creek) and Casey's Pizza (1.4 km away, in Turtle Creek).

About 1,927 people lived here in 2020, up from 1,822 in 201013. About 59% of homes are rented, and the median resident is 32.3 years old4. Pittsburgh Regional Transit has 24 active stops here, served by bus5.

East Pittsburgh by the numbers

4places to eat and drink
100%independent
2with a full bar
0with a patio
10listings per sq mi
0.39square miles of land

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

Listings by category

African1
Bars & pubs1Coffee & cafes1Clubs, posts & fire halls1

Nearest places to eat

With only 4 listings inside the boundary, these are the closest directory listings just outside East Pittsburgh, by straight line distance2.

Getting there

Transit

24 active stops, about 4,435 scheduled trips a week, by bus. Busiest stop: Linden Ave. opp. Sr Citizen Apts (300 weekly trips).

5969P68P69P76

Source5 Check PRT for live times.

How working residents commute

Walk4%
Transit7%
Bike0%
Work from home17%

Percent of workers 16+, 2020-2024 estimates4.

Who lives here

1,927Residents, 2020 census (+6% since 2010)13
$38,561Median household income (± $13,344)4
32.3Median age4
59%Homes that are rented4
20%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 4 on the map

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

The Connect CafeCoffee & cafesLast inspection Jan 5, 2026: Inspected & PermittedAmerican Legion PostClubs, posts & fire hallsLast inspection Oct 3, 2025: Inspected & Permitted

Nearby towns and neighborhoods

All Mon Valley
North Braddock5 places · 5 independentMon ValleyChalfant2 places · 2 independentEast SuburbsTurtle Creek7 places · 5 independentMon ValleyWilmerding6 places · 5 independentMon Valley

East Pittsburgh FAQ

How many restaurants and bars are in East Pittsburgh?

Our directory lists 4 places to eat and drink in East Pittsburgh (4 independent, 2 with a full bar), based on Allegheny County food facility permits refreshed October 28, 2026.

Is East Pittsburgh part of the City of Pittsburgh?

No. East Pittsburgh 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 East Pittsburgh?

By listing count: African (1), Bars & Pubs (1), and Coffee & Cafes (1). See the full category breakdown on this page.

How do I get to East Pittsburgh by bus or the T?

Pittsburgh Regional Transit's stop file lists 24 active stops in East Pittsburgh, served by routes including 59, 69, P68, P69, and P76. The busiest stop is Linden Ave. opp. Sr Citizen Apts with about 300 scheduled trips a week. Check PRT for current schedules.

Can I see health inspection results for restaurants in East Pittsburgh?

Yes. We matched 2 of East Pittsburgh'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, "East Pittsburgh, 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 Mon Valley are our own grouping for browsing, not official boundaries.

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