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Plum, PA food guide

45 places to eat and drink, led by pizza and clubs. 71% are independent.

45places to eat
71%independent
27,144residents (2020)
49transit stops
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Map: U.S. Census TIGER/Line · 45 listings

About Plum

Plum is a borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 27,144 at the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, Plum, Pennsylvania, quoted under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Plum, a borough outside the city line, is one of the 11 municipalities in our East Suburbs group. By the county permit file, Plum is home to 45 places to eat or drink, putting it 13th among the 129 municipalities outside the city we cover1. Look for pizza first: there are 9 of them, plus 6 clubs, posts and fire halls. 32 of the 45 are independent and 13 belong to chains.

The population was essentially flat between 2010 and 2020, at about 27,14423. The median household income is about $98,705, and the median age is 44.44. Roughly 24% of workers work from home4. Part of the county park system reaches in: the 2020 asset list has 22 facilities here that we matched to Boyce Park5. Transit means 49 PRT stops and about 3,410 scheduled trips a week6. The county's farmers market list includes Festa Family Farms Farm Stand, Plum Borough Farmers Market, and Bridge's Farm and Greenhouses7.

Plum by the numbers

45places to eat and drink
71%independent
14with a full bar
0with a patio
2listings per sq mi
28.57square miles of land

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

Listings by category

Pizza9Clubs, posts & fire halls6Italian5Coffee & cafes4Bars & pubs4Chinese3
Restaurant3
Bakeries2Sandwiches & delis2Ice cream & dessert2

Main food streets: Golden Mile Highway (10), Saltsburg Road (6), Unity Center Road (4), and New Texas Road (3).

New and changing

These Plum 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.

Things to do nearby

County parks

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

  • Boyce Park · 22 facilities

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

Markets and groceries

  • Festa Family Farms Farm Stand, 2604 Golden Mile Hwy · farm stand
  • Plum Borough Farmers Market, New Texas Rd · farm market
  • Bridge's Farm and Greenhouses, 7108 Leechburg Road · farm stand
  • Shop 'n Save · supermarket

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

Getting there

Transit

49 active stops, about 3,410 scheduled trips a week, by bus. Busiest stop: Monroeville Trestle Rd at Saltsburg Rd (165 weekly trips). Park and ride: Holiday Park Vfd Park & Ride and Plum Park & Ride5.

77P12P16

Source6 Check PRT for live times.

How working residents commute

Walk0%
Transit2%
Bike0%
Work from home24%

Percent of workers 16+, 2020-2024 estimates4.

Who lives here

27,144Residents, 2020 census (+0% since 2010)23
$98,705Median household income (± $4,362)4
44.4Median age4
19%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 45 on the map

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

Stockman's PizzaPizzaLast inspection May 1, 2026: Inspected & PermittedLogans Ferry Heights VFDClubs, posts & fire hallsLast inspection Feb 20, 2026: Inspected & PermittedPugliano's Italian GrillItalianLast inspection Nov 12, 2025: Inspected & PermittedEighty Acres Kitchen & BarBars & pubsLast inspection Jun 2, 2026: Inspected & PermittedAzan WokChineseLast inspection Jun 16, 2026: Inspected & PermittedBaked With LoveBakeriesLast inspection Apr 17, 2026: Inspected & Permitted

Nearby towns and neighborhoods

All East Suburbs
Springdale14 places · 12 independentAllegheny ValleyCheswick4 places · 2 independentAllegheny ValleySpringdale Township3 places · 3 independentAllegheny ValleyPenn Hills78 places · 48 independentEast Suburbs

Plum FAQ

How many restaurants and bars are in Plum?

Our directory lists 45 places to eat and drink in Plum (32 independent, 14 with a full bar), based on Allegheny County food facility permits refreshed October 28, 2026. The busiest street is Golden Mile Highway with 10.

Is Plum part of the City of Pittsburgh?

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

What kinds of food are most common in Plum?

By listing count: Pizza (9), Clubs, Posts & Fire Halls (6), and Italian (5). See the full category breakdown on this page.

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

Pittsburgh Regional Transit's stop file lists 49 active stops in Plum, served by routes including 77, P12, and P16. The busiest stop is Monroeville Trestle Rd at Saltsburg Rd with about 165 scheduled trips a week. Park and ride: Holiday Park Vfd Park & Ride and Plum Park & Ride. Check PRT for current schedules.

What is there to do in Plum besides eat?

Public inventories (the county's 2020 asset list and city open data) list county park facilities nearest to Boyce Park.

Is there a farmers market in Plum?

The Allegheny County Health Department's list of markets that accept nutrition program vouchers includes Festa Family Farms Farm Stand, Plum Borough Farmers Market, and Bridge's Farm and Greenhouses. Days and hours change by season, so check with the market before you go.

Can I see health inspection results for restaurants in Plum?

Yes. We matched 29 of Plum'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, "Plum, 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 East Suburbs are our own grouping for browsing, not official boundaries.

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