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West Homestead, PA food guide

Most of the food in West Homestead is on Bridge Street. Start with sandwiches and bakeries, then see what else is around.

17places to eat
18%independent
1,872residents (2020)
4transit stops
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Map: U.S. Census TIGER/Line · 17 listings

About West Homestead

West Homestead is a borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States, 8 miles (13 km) southeast of Pittsburgh, on the Monongahela River. Heavy industries associated with nearby steel mills existed here, such as axle works, brickworks, and manufactories of machinery, car wheels, etc.
From Wikipedia, West Homestead, Pennsylvania, quoted under CC BY-SA 4.0.

A borough of 1,872 people (2020 census)1, West Homestead sits in what we call the Mon Valley. Our directory counts 17 food and drink listings inside West Homestead's official boundary, which ranks it 61st of 129 municipalities outside the city2. Look for sandwiches and delis first: there are 2 of them, plus 2 bakeries. Chains make up 14 of the 17 listings. Most of them are on Bridge Street (7 listings).

West Homestead had 1,872 residents in 2020, down 3% from 201013. The median household earns about $77,250 a year, and 35% of adults 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or more4. Roughly 21% of workers work from home4. Pittsburgh Regional Transit has 4 active stops here, served by bus5. The county's farmers market list includes West Homestead FM6.

West Homestead by the numbers

17places to eat and drink
18%independent
3with a full bar
1with a patio
18listings per sq mi
0.92square miles of land

Counts from our directory2. Land area from Census TIGER/Line county subdivisions8.

Listings by category

Sandwiches & delis2Bakeries2Mediterranean & Middle Eastern1Italian1Burgers1Pizza1Steakhouses1Bars & pubs1
Restaurant1
Chinese1

Main food streets: Bridge Street (7) and Waterfront Drive (3).

New and changing

These West Homestead 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 work9.

  • Hampton Inn & Suites WaterfrontInspected & Permitted
  • Passages West Homestead CenterInspected & Permitted

Things to do nearby

Markets and groceries

  • West Homestead FM, 456 W 8th Ave · farm market
  • Costco #649 · supermarket

Source610 Market days vary by season. County asset inventory as of March 2020; not every record verified.

Getting there

Transit

4 active stops, about 3,504 scheduled trips a week, by bus. Busiest stop: Waterfront Dr opp. Amc Theatre (887 weekly trips).

5353L5961D64

Source5 Check PRT for live times.

How working residents commute

Walk3%
Transit6%
Bike0%
Work from home21%

Percent of workers 16+, 2020-2024 estimates4.

Who lives here

1,872Residents, 2020 census (-3% since 2010)13
$77,250Median household income (± $30,388)4
38.9Median age4
25%Homes that are rented4
35%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 17 on the map

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

Babylon Restaurant and BarMediterranean & Middle EasternLast inspection Jan 12, 2026: Inspected & Permitted

Nearby towns and neighborhoods

All Mon Valley
Munhall31 places · 20 independentMon ValleyNew HomesteadNo listings yetPittsburgh neighborhoodHomestead35 places · 18 independentMon ValleyGlen HazelNo listings yetPittsburgh neighborhood

West Homestead FAQ

How many restaurants and bars are in West Homestead?

Our directory lists 17 places to eat and drink in West Homestead (3 independent, 3 with a full bar), based on Allegheny County food facility permits refreshed October 28, 2026. The busiest street is Bridge Street with 7.

Is West Homestead part of the City of Pittsburgh?

No. West Homestead 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 West Homestead?

By listing count: Sandwiches & Delis (2), Bakeries (2), and Mediterranean & Middle Eastern (1). See the full category breakdown on this page.

How do I get to West Homestead by bus or the T?

Pittsburgh Regional Transit's stop file lists 4 active stops in West Homestead, served by routes including 53, 53L, 59, 61D, and 64. The busiest stop is Waterfront Dr opp. Amc Theatre with about 887 scheduled trips a week. Check PRT for current schedules.

Is there a farmers market in West Homestead?

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

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

Yes. We matched 11 of West Homestead'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. 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.
  6. Allegheny County Farmers Market Nutrition Program: Current Farmers MarketsAllegheny County Health Department via WPRDC. CC0 1.0. Check each market's own schedule.
  7. Wikipedia, "West Homestead, Pennsylvania"Text paraphrased or quoted from the article (retrieved Oct 28, 2026). Wikipedia content is available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
  8. 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.
  9. 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.
  10. 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.

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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