Town guide

Jefferson Hills, PA food guide

11 places to eat and drink, led by pizza and breakfast. 73% are independent.

11places to eat
73%independent
12,424residents (2020)
44transit stops
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Map: U.S. Census TIGER/Line · 11 listings

About Jefferson Hills

Jefferson Hills is a borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States. In the 2020 census, the population was 12,424.
From Wikipedia, Jefferson Hills, Pennsylvania, quoted under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Jefferson Hills is a borough in Allegheny County, in the part of the county we group as the South Hills. Our directory counts 11 food and drink listings inside Jefferson Hills's official boundary, which ranks it 74th of 129 municipalities outside the city1. The most common category is pizza (3), followed by breakfast and brunch (3). 8 of the 11 are independent and 3 belong to chains.

About 12,424 people lived here in 2020, up from 10,619 in 201023. The median household earns about $116,064 a year, and 45% of adults 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or more4. Roughly 20% of workers work from home4. The local library is Jefferson Hills Public Library5. Transit means 44 PRT stops and about 5,805 scheduled trips a week6. The county's farmers market list includes Olde World Produce7.

Jefferson Hills by the numbers

11places to eat and drink
73%independent
3with a full bar
0with a patio
1listings per sq mi
16.58square miles of land

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

Listings by category

Pizza3Breakfast & brunch3Ice cream & dessert1Italian1Clubs, posts & fire halls1Bars & pubs1BBQ1

Main food streets: State Route 885 (2), Route 51 Highway (2), State Route 51 (2), and State Street (2).

New and changing

These Jefferson Hills 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.

  • The Roaming Bean (XRT-1661)Inspected & Permitted
  • Worthington Ave Market CInspected & Permitted
  • The Roaming Bean Dee Dee (XRA-6214) MFF3Inspected & Permitted

Things to do nearby

Libraries and museums

  • Jefferson Hills Public Library

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

Markets and groceries

  • Olde World Produce, 1206 State Route 51 · farm stand

Source7 Market days vary by season.

Getting there

Transit

44 active stops, about 5,805 scheduled trips a week, by bus. Busiest stop: Worthington Ave. opp. Peterson Dr (155 weekly trips). Park and ride: Large Park & Ride5.

55Y1Y46

Source6 Check PRT for live times.

How working residents commute

Walk0%
Transit0%
Bike0%
Work from home20%

Percent of workers 16+, 2020-2024 estimates4.

Who lives here

12,424Residents, 2020 census (+17% since 2010)23
$116,064Median household income (± $13,668)4
42.9Median age4
16%Homes that are rented4
45%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 11 on the map

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

Rum Monkeys Pizza & PubPizzaLast inspection May 21, 2026: Inspected & PermittedSteel Grill 51Breakfast & brunchLast inspection Apr 28, 2026: Inspected & PermittedAl's Cone ZoneIce cream & dessertLast inspection Mar 18, 2026: Inspected & PermittedClairton Sportsmens ClubBars & pubsLast inspection Mar 6, 2026: Inspected & Permitted

Nearby towns and neighborhoods

All South Hills
Pleasant Hills40 places · 15 independentSouth HillsSouth Park21 places · 20 independentSouth HillsClairton18 places · 18 independentMon ValleyWest Elizabeth6 places · 6 independentMon Valley

Jefferson Hills FAQ

How many restaurants and bars are in Jefferson Hills?

Our directory lists 11 places to eat and drink in Jefferson Hills (8 independent, 3 with a full bar), based on Allegheny County food facility permits refreshed October 28, 2026.

Is Jefferson Hills part of the City of Pittsburgh?

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

What kinds of food are most common in Jefferson Hills?

By listing count: Pizza (3), Breakfast & Brunch (3), and Ice Cream & Dessert (1). See the full category breakdown on this page.

How do I get to Jefferson Hills by bus or the T?

Pittsburgh Regional Transit's stop file lists 44 active stops in Jefferson Hills, served by routes including 55, Y1, and Y46. The busiest stop is Worthington Ave. opp. Peterson Dr with about 155 scheduled trips a week. Park and ride: Large Park & Ride. Check PRT for current schedules.

What is there to do in Jefferson Hills besides eat?

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

Is there a farmers market in Jefferson Hills?

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

Can I see health inspection results for restaurants in Jefferson Hills?

Yes. We matched 7 of Jefferson Hills'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, "Jefferson Hills, 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 South Hills are our own grouping for browsing, not official boundaries.

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