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Swissvale, PA food guide

28 places to eat and drink, led by bars and coffee. 82% are independent.

28places to eat
82%independent
8,624residents (2020)
63transit stops
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Map: U.S. Census TIGER/Line · 28 listings

About Swissvale

Swissvale is a borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States, 9 miles (14 km) east of downtown Pittsburgh. Named for a farmstead owned by James Swisshelm, during the industrial age it was the site of the Union Switch and Signal Company of George Westinghouse.
From Wikipedia, Swissvale, Pennsylvania, quoted under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Swissvale, a borough outside the city line, is one of the 31 municipalities in our Mon Valley group. Our directory counts 28 food and drink listings inside Swissvale's official boundary, which ranks it 40th of 129 municipalities outside the city1. Bars & Pubs lead the count with 6, and coffee and cafes come next with 4. 82% are independently owned.

Swissvale had 8,624 residents in 2020, down 4% from 201023. About 51% of homes are rented, and the median resident is 38.1 years old4. Roughly 26% of workers work from home4. The local library is Carnegie Free Library of Swissvale5. Transit means 63 PRT stops and about 27,974 scheduled trips a week6. The county's farmers market list includes Swissvale Farmers Market7.

Swissvale by the numbers

28places to eat and drink
82%independent
11with a full bar
1with a patio
23listings per sq mi
1.21square miles of land

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

Listings by category

Bars & pubs6Coffee & cafes4Pizza3American2Clubs, posts & fire halls2Sandwiches & delis1Breakfast & brunch1Chinese1Burgers1Italian1

Main food streets: Braddock Avenue (6), Monongahela Avenue (5), and Noble Street (4).

New and changing

These Swissvale 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.

  • Bean & Things CafeInspected & Permitted
  • Discount 3Inspected & Permitted

Things to do nearby

Libraries and museums

  • Carnegie Free Library of Swissvale

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

Markets and groceries

  • Swissvale Farmers Market, 1400 S Braddock Ave · farm market
  • Giant Eagle #619 · supermarket

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

Getting there

Transit

63 active stops, about 27,974 scheduled trips a week, by bus. Busiest stop: East Busway at Swissvale Station A (906 weekly trips). Park and ride: Swissvale Park & Ride5.

5961A61B71P1P3P7P71

Source6 Check PRT for live times.

How working residents commute

Walk7%
Transit9%
Bike0%
Work from home26%

Percent of workers 16+, 2020-2024 estimates4.

Who lives here

8,624Residents, 2020 census (-4% since 2010)23
$60,341Median household income (± $4,644)4
38.1Median age4
51%Homes that are rented4
41%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 28 on the map

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

Pub in the ParkBars & pubsLast inspection Jul 20, 2026: Inspected & PermittedSatellite CafeCoffee & cafesLast inspection Jul 28, 2026: Inspected & PermittedMacro PizzaPizzaLast inspection Jul 17, 2026: Inspected & PermittedTriangle Bar and GrillAmericanLast inspection Jul 22, 2026: Inspected & PermittedSwissvale Volunteer Fire DeptClubs, posts & fire hallsLast inspection Feb 20, 2026: Inspected & PermittedBombay to BurghBreakfast & brunchLast inspection Aug 26, 2025: Inspected & Permitted

Nearby towns and neighborhoods

All Mon Valley
Rankin6 places · 6 independentMon ValleyEdgewood13 places · 6 independentEast SuburbsSwisshelm ParkNo listings yetPittsburgh neighborhoodRegent Square3 places · 2 independentPittsburgh neighborhood

Swissvale FAQ

How many restaurants and bars are in Swissvale?

Our directory lists 28 places to eat and drink in Swissvale (23 independent, 11 with a full bar), based on Allegheny County food facility permits refreshed October 28, 2026. The busiest street is Braddock Avenue with 6.

Is Swissvale part of the City of Pittsburgh?

No. Swissvale 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 Swissvale?

By listing count: Bars & Pubs (6), Coffee & Cafes (4), and Pizza (3). See the full category breakdown on this page.

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

Pittsburgh Regional Transit's stop file lists 63 active stops in Swissvale, served by routes including 59, 61A, 61B, 71, P1, P3, P7, and P71. The busiest stop is East Busway at Swissvale Station A with about 906 scheduled trips a week. Park and ride: Swissvale Park & Ride. Check PRT for current schedules.

What is there to do in Swissvale besides eat?

Public inventories (the county's 2020 asset list and city open data) list the Carnegie Free Library of Swissvale.

Is there a farmers market in Swissvale?

The Allegheny County Health Department's list of markets that accept nutrition program vouchers includes Swissvale 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 Swissvale?

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

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