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Elizabeth, PA food guide

2nd Avenue is where Elizabeth eats: 7 of its 12 places to eat are there, led by bakeries and breakfast.

12places to eat
83%independent
1,398residents (2020)
1transit stops
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Map: U.S. Census TIGER/Line · 12 listings

About Elizabeth

Elizabeth is a borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States, on the east bank of the Monongahela River, where Pennsylvania Route 51 crosses. The town is 15 miles (24 km) upstream (south) of Pittsburgh and close to the county line and has population was 1,398 at the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, Elizabeth, Pennsylvania, quoted under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Elizabeth, a borough outside the city line, is one of the 31 municipalities in our Mon Valley group. By the county permit file, Elizabeth is home to 12 places to eat or drink, putting it 72nd among the 129 municipalities outside the city we cover1. Bakeries lead the count with 2, and breakfast and brunch come next with 2. 83% are independently owned. 2nd Avenue is the main food street, with 7 listings.

About 1,398 people lived here in 2020, down from 1,493 in 201023. The median household earns about $51,174 a year, and 25% of adults 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or more4. Pittsburgh Regional Transit has 1 active stop here, served by bus5. The county's farmers market list includes Plum St Saturday Morning Market6.

Elizabeth by the numbers

12places to eat and drink
83%independent
3with a full bar
0with a patio
35listings per sq mi
0.34square miles of land

Counts from our directory1. Land area from Census TIGER/Line county subdivisions8.

Listings by category

Bakeries2Breakfast & brunch2Pizza2Breweries & taprooms1Bars & pubs1Ice cream & dessert1Burgers1Clubs, posts & fire halls1Coffee & cafes1

Main food streets: 2nd Avenue (7) and Market Street (2).

Things to do nearby

Markets and groceries

  • Plum St Saturday Morning Market, 100 North 1st Ave · farm market

Source6 Market days vary by season.

Getting there

Transit

1 active stop, about 155 scheduled trips a week, by bus. Busiest stop: Third Ave. at Rt 51 Overpass - Elizabeth Pnr (155 weekly trips). Park and ride: Elizabeth Park & Ride9.

Y46

Source5 Check PRT for live times.

How working residents commute

Walk2%
Transit7%
Bike0%
Work from home9%

Percent of workers 16+, 2020-2024 estimates4.

Who lives here

1,398Residents, 2020 census (-6% since 2010)23
$51,174Median household income (± $6,192)4
38.5Median age4
40%Homes that are rented4
25%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 Elizabeth, 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.

ThefamiliarcreationsBakeriesLast inspection Jul 10, 2026: Inspected & PermittedCafe One ElevenBreakfast & brunchLast inspection Jun 24, 2026: Inspected & PermittedMarket Street SaloonBars & pubsLast inspection Jul 10, 2026: Inspected & PermittedSnowy's Fine Chocolates, Ice Cream, and EspressoIce cream & dessertLast inspection Aug 12, 2025: Inspected & PermittedYoungYinz Burgerz N' atBurgersLast inspection Jan 21, 2026: Inspected & Permitted

Nearby towns and neighborhoods

All Mon Valley
West Elizabeth6 places · 6 independentMon ValleyClairton18 places · 18 independentMon ValleyLincoln1 place · 1 independentMon ValleyForward7 places · 7 independentMon Valley

Elizabeth FAQ

How many restaurants and bars are in Elizabeth?

Our directory lists 12 places to eat and drink in Elizabeth (10 independent, 3 with a full bar), based on Allegheny County food facility permits refreshed October 28, 2026. The busiest street is 2nd Avenue with 7.

Is Elizabeth part of the City of Pittsburgh?

No. Elizabeth 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 Elizabeth?

By listing count: Bakeries (2), Breakfast & Brunch (2), and Pizza (2). See the full category breakdown on this page.

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

Pittsburgh Regional Transit's stop file lists 1 active stop in Elizabeth, served by routes including Y46. The busiest stop is Third Ave. at Rt 51 Overpass - Elizabeth Pnr with about 155 scheduled trips a week. Park and ride: Elizabeth Park & Ride. Check PRT for current schedules.

Is there a farmers market in Elizabeth?

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

Can I see health inspection results for restaurants in Elizabeth?

Yes. We matched 7 of Elizabeth'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. Allegheny County Farmers Market Nutrition Program: Current Farmers MarketsAllegheny County Health Department via WPRDC. CC0 1.0. Check each market's own schedule.
  7. Wikipedia, "Elizabeth, 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 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.
  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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