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West Deer, PA food guide

28 places to eat and drink, led by bars and pizza. 93% are independent.

28places to eat
93%independent
12,262residents (2020)
0transit stops
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Map: U.S. Census TIGER/Line · 28 listings

About West Deer

West Deer Township is a township in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 12,262 at the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, West Deer Township, Pennsylvania, quoted under CC BY-SA 4.0.

A township of 12,262 people (2020 census)1, West Deer sits in what we call the Allegheny Valley. By the county permit file, West Deer is home to 28 places to eat or drink, putting it 38th among the 129 municipalities outside the city we cover2. The most common category is bars and pubs (9), followed by pizza (5). 93% are independently owned. It leans toward bars: 15 listings have a full bar.

West Deer had 12,262 residents in 2020, up 4% from 201013. About 13% of homes are rented, and the median resident is 51.3 years old4. Roughly 20% of workers work from home4. There are 3 county park facilities here, nearest to Deer Lakes Park5. Pittsburgh Regional Transit's stop file shows no active stops inside the boundary6. The county's farmers market list includes Dillner Family Farm Market, Dillner Family Farm, and Janoski's Farm7.

West Deer by the numbers

28places to eat and drink
93%independent
15with a full bar
0with a patio
1listings per sq mi
28.93square miles of land

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

Listings by category

Bars & pubs9Pizza5
Restaurant4
Ice cream & dessert3Wineries & distilleries2Bakeries1Breakfast & brunch1Breweries & taprooms1Chinese1Clubs, posts & fire halls1

Main food streets: Saxonburg Boulevard (7), Little Deer Creek Valley Road (7), Bairdford Road (2), and East Union Road (2).

New and changing

These West Deer 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

3 county park facilities (shelters, fields, courts and the like) inside West Deer, matched to the nearest county park:

  • Deer Lakes Park · 3 facilities

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

Markets and groceries

  • Dillner Family Farm Market, 80 Oak Rd · farm market
  • Dillner Family Farm, 4140 Sandy Hill Rd · farm stand
  • Janoski's Farm, 1714 Route 30 · farm stand
  • Shop 'n Save / Russellton · supermarket

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

Getting there

Transit

No active Pittsburgh Regional Transit stops inside the boundary. Most trips here are by car.

Source6

How working residents commute

Walk1%
Transit1%
Bike0%
Work from home20%

Percent of workers 16+, 2020-2024 estimates4.

Who lives here

12,262Residents, 2020 census (+4% since 2010)13
$94,820Median household income (± $8,828)4
51.3Median age4
13%Homes that are rented4
37%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 West Deer, 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.

Deer Lakes Bowl & LoungeBars & pubsLast inspection Jan 2, 2026: Inspected & PermittedStello's PizzeriaPizzaLast inspection Jan 13, 2026: Inspected & PermittedEdwards Ice Cream ShopIce cream & dessertLast inspection Apr 14, 2026: Inspected & PermittedLucky Sign SpiritsWineries & distilleriesLast inspection Feb 10, 2026: Inspected & PermittedGreat Wall Chinese RestaurantChineseLast inspection Feb 10, 2026: Inspected & PermittedCulmerville District Sportsmens ClubClubs, posts & fire hallsLast inspection Mar 13, 2026: Inspected & Permitted

Nearby towns and neighborhoods

All Allegheny Valley
Frazer16 places · 2 independentAllegheny ValleyIndiana21 places · 16 independentAllegheny ValleyRichland36 places · 24 independentNorth HillsEast Deer2 places · 2 independentAllegheny Valley

West Deer FAQ

How many restaurants and bars are in West Deer?

Our directory lists 28 places to eat and drink in West Deer (26 independent, 15 with a full bar), based on Allegheny County food facility permits refreshed October 28, 2026. The busiest street is Saxonburg Boulevard with 7.

Is West Deer part of the City of Pittsburgh?

No. West Deer 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 West Deer?

By listing count: Bars & Pubs (9), Pizza (5), and Ice Cream & Dessert (3). See the full category breakdown on this page.

What is there to do in West Deer besides eat?

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

Is there a farmers market in West Deer?

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

Can I see health inspection results for restaurants in West Deer?

Yes. We matched 17 of West Deer'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, "West Deer Township, 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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