Town guide

Harrison, PA food guide

Most of the food in Harrison is on Freeport Road. Start with pizza and clubs, then see what else is around.

27places to eat
56%independent
10,157residents (2020)
41transit stops
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Map: U.S. Census TIGER/Line · 27 listings

About Harrison

Harrison Township is a township in Allegheny County in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. The population was 10,169 at the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, Harrison Township, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, quoted under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Harrison is a township in Allegheny County, in the part of the county we group as the Allegheny Valley. Our directory counts 27 food and drink listings inside Harrison's official boundary, which ranks it 42nd of 129 municipalities outside the city1. Look for pizza first: there are 6 of them, plus 4 clubs, posts and fire halls. 15 of the 27 are independent and 12 belong to chains. Most of them are on Freeport Road (13 listings).

Harrison had 10,157 residents in 2020, down 3% from 201023. The median household income is about $66,316, and the median age is 49.94. There are 5 county park facilities here, nearest to Harrison Hills Park5. The local library is Community Library Of Allegheny Valley5. Transit means 41 PRT stops and about 1,025 scheduled trips a week6. The county's farmers market list includes Bachman's Farm Market7.

Harrison by the numbers

27places to eat and drink
56%independent
9with a full bar
1with a patio
4listings per sq mi
7.39square miles of land

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

Listings by category

Pizza6Clubs, posts & fire halls4Sandwiches & delis3Bars & pubs3Burgers3Ice cream & dessert2
Restaurant2
Bakeries1American1Breakfast & brunch1

Main food streets: Freeport Road (13), Broadview Boulevard (2), and Union Avenue (2).

New and changing

These Harrison 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.

  • Jersey Mike's SubsInspected & Permitted
  • Allegheny Valley Healthy Food CenterInspected & Permitted

Things to do nearby

County parks

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

  • Harrison Hills Park · 5 facilities

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

Libraries and museums

  • Community Library Of Allegheny Valley

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

Markets and groceries

  • Bachman's Farm Market, 2905 Freeport Road · farm stand
  • Community Market · supermarket
  • Wal-mart Super Center #3738 · supermarket

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

Getting there

Transit

41 active stops, about 1,025 scheduled trips a week, by bus. Busiest stop: Freeport Rd opp. Saxonburg Rd (25 weekly trips).

P10

Source6 Check PRT for live times.

How working residents commute

Walk3%
Transit0%
Bike0%
Work from home12%

Percent of workers 16+, 2020-2024 estimates4.

Who lives here

10,157Residents, 2020 census (-3% since 2010)23
$66,316Median household income (± $7,451)4
49.9Median age4
22%Homes that are rented4
28%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 27 on the map

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

A&B PizzaPizzaLast inspection Sep 9, 2025: Inspected & PermittedAmerican Legion PostClubs, posts & fire hallsLast inspection Oct 28, 2025: Inspected & PermittedNatrona Convenience and DeliSandwiches & delisLast inspection Jun 1, 2026: Inspected & PermittedArgonne InnBars & pubsLast inspection Apr 20, 2026: Inspected & PermittedDella's Frozen CustardIce cream & dessertLast inspection Jun 4, 2026: Inspected & PermittedTables on the GreenRestaurantLast inspection Jul 15, 2026: Inspected & Permitted

Nearby towns and neighborhoods

All Allegheny Valley
Brackenridge6 places · 6 independentAllegheny ValleyFawn2 places · 2 independentAllegheny ValleyTarentum25 places · 22 independentAllegheny ValleyEast Deer2 places · 2 independentAllegheny Valley

Harrison FAQ

How many restaurants and bars are in Harrison?

Our directory lists 27 places to eat and drink in Harrison (15 independent, 9 with a full bar), based on Allegheny County food facility permits refreshed October 28, 2026. The busiest street is Freeport Road with 13.

Is Harrison part of the City of Pittsburgh?

No. Harrison is a separate township 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 Harrison?

By listing count: Pizza (6), Clubs, Posts & Fire Halls (4), and Sandwiches & Delis (3). See the full category breakdown on this page.

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

Pittsburgh Regional Transit's stop file lists 41 active stops in Harrison, served by routes including P10. The busiest stop is Freeport Rd opp. Saxonburg Rd with about 25 scheduled trips a week. Check PRT for current schedules.

What is there to do in Harrison besides eat?

Public inventories (the county's 2020 asset list and city open data) list county park facilities nearest to Harrison Hills Park and the Community Library Of Allegheny Valley.

Is there a farmers market in Harrison?

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

Can I see health inspection results for restaurants in Harrison?

Yes. We matched 19 of Harrison'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, "Harrison 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 Allegheny Valley are our own grouping for browsing, not official boundaries.

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