Town guide

Hampton, PA food guide

42 places to eat and drink, and Route 8 has 24 of them. Pizza and sandwiches lead the list.

42places to eat
43%independent
18,479residents (2020)
18transit stops
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Map: U.S. Census TIGER/Line · 42 listings

About Hampton

Hampton Township is a township in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 18,470 at the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, Hampton Township, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, quoted under CC BY-SA 4.0.

A township of 18,479 people (2020 census)1, Hampton sits in what we call the North Hills. By the county permit file, Hampton is home to 42 places to eat or drink, putting it 17th among the 129 municipalities outside the city we cover2. Look for pizza first: there are 10 of them, plus 6 sandwiches and delis. 18 of the 42 are independent and 24 belong to chains. Most of them are on Route 8 (24 listings).

The population was essentially flat between 2010 and 2020, at about 18,47913. The median household income is about $134,156, and the median age is 41.64. Roughly 21% of workers work from home4. Part of the county park system reaches in: the 2020 asset list has 15 facilities here that we matched to Hartwood Acres and North Park5. The local library is Hampton Community Library5. Transit means 18 PRT stops and about 1,740 scheduled trips a week6. The county's farmers market list includes Hampton Farmers Market7.

Hampton by the numbers

42places to eat and drink
43%independent
6with a full bar
2with a patio
3listings per sq mi
16.21square miles of land

Counts from our directory2. Land area from Census TIGER/Line county subdivisions9.

Listings by category

Pizza10
Restaurant6
Sandwiches & delis6Bars & pubs4Ice cream & dessert3Bakeries3Breakfast & brunch2Thai2Chicken2Burgers2

Main food streets: Route 8 (24), William Flinn Highway (5), Middle Road (2), and Ferguson Road (2).

New and changing

These Hampton 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.

  • Mercearia BrasilInspected & Permitted
  • Aquinas Academy of PittsburghInspected & Permitted

Things to do nearby

County parks

15 county park facilities (shelters, fields, courts and the like) inside Hampton, matched to the nearest county park:

  • Hartwood Acres · 8 facilities
  • North Park · 7 facilities

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

Libraries and museums

  • Hampton Community Library
  • Depreciation Lands Museum · museum

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

Markets and groceries

  • Hampton Farmers Market, 3101 McCully Rd · farm market
  • Kuhn's Market · supermarket

Source75 Market days vary by season. County asset inventory as of March 2020; not every record verified.

Getting there

Transit

18 active stops, about 1,740 scheduled trips a week, by bus. Busiest stop: Mt Royal Blvd opp. Hampton Ave (120 weekly trips).

2O5P13

Source6 Check PRT for live times.

How working residents commute

Walk0%
Transit1%
Bike0%
Work from home21%

Percent of workers 16+, 2020-2024 estimates4.

Who lives here

18,479Residents, 2020 census (+1% since 2010)13
$134,156Median household income (± $11,258)4
41.6Median age4
12%Homes that are rented4
65%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 42 on the map

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

Messina's Pizza & RestaurantPizzaLast inspection Jan 21, 2026: Inspected & PermittedSimply SubsSandwiches & delisLast inspection Sep 23, 2025: Inspected & PermittedThe Pour HouseBars & pubsLast inspection Jul 21, 2026: Inspected & PermittedThree Little Birds Cafe & Juice BarBreakfast & brunchLast inspection Jun 15, 2026: Inspected & PermittedKanlaya Thai KitchenThaiLast inspection Oct 21, 2025: Inspected & PermittedThe Wine CaveRestaurantLast inspection Apr 30, 2026: Inspected & Permitted

Nearby towns and neighborhoods

All North Hills
McCandless74 places · 32 independentNorth HillsRichland36 places · 24 independentNorth HillsIndiana21 places · 16 independentAllegheny ValleyShaler39 places · 24 independentNorth Hills

Hampton FAQ

How many restaurants and bars are in Hampton?

Our directory lists 42 places to eat and drink in Hampton (18 independent, 6 with a full bar), based on Allegheny County food facility permits refreshed October 28, 2026. The busiest street is Route 8 with 24.

Is Hampton part of the City of Pittsburgh?

No. Hampton is a separate township 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 Hampton?

By listing count: Pizza (10), Sandwiches & Delis (6), and Bars & Pubs (4). See the full category breakdown on this page.

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

Pittsburgh Regional Transit's stop file lists 18 active stops in Hampton, served by routes including 2, O5, and P13. The busiest stop is Mt Royal Blvd opp. Hampton Ave with about 120 scheduled trips a week. Check PRT for current schedules.

What is there to do in Hampton besides eat?

Public inventories (the county's 2020 asset list and city open data) list county park facilities nearest to North Park and Hartwood Acres, the Hampton Community Library, and Depreciation Lands Museum.

Is there a farmers market in Hampton?

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

Can I see health inspection results for restaurants in Hampton?

Yes. We matched 24 of Hampton'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. 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, "Hampton Township, Allegheny County, 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 North Hills are our own grouping for browsing, not official boundaries.

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