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Whitaker, PA food guide

Just one place to eat inside Whitaker, so we also show the closest spots nearby, plus what else is around.

1places to eat
0%independent
1,179residents (2020)
17transit stops
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Map: U.S. Census TIGER/Line · 1 listing · nearest shown

About Whitaker

Whitaker is a borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States, and is on the Monongahela River 3 miles (5 km) upriver from Pittsburgh. The population was 1,179 at the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, Whitaker, Pennsylvania, quoted under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Whitaker, a borough outside the city line, is one of the 31 municipalities in our Mon Valley group. By the county permit file, Whitaker is home to 1 place to eat or drink, putting it 110th among the 129 municipalities outside the city we cover1. Just outside, the nearest other listings are Mcclaren's Bar (0.5 km away, in Munhall) and Homeville Trolley Stop (1.0 km away, in West Mifflin).

About 1,179 people lived here in 2020, down from 1,271 in 201023. The median household income is about $63,194, and the median age is 41.84. Transit means 17 PRT stops and about 3,568 scheduled trips a week5.

Whitaker by the numbers

1places to eat and drink
0%independent
0with a full bar
0with a patio
3listings per sq mi
0.3square miles of land

Counts from our directory1. Land area from Census TIGER/Line county subdivisions7.

Listings by category

Pizza1

Nearest places to eat

With only 1 listing inside the boundary, these are the closest directory listings just outside Whitaker, by straight line distance1.

Getting there

Transit

17 active stops, about 3,568 scheduled trips a week, by bus. Busiest stop: Monongahela Blvd opp. #1224 (547 weekly trips).

52L5961CP7

Source5 Check PRT for live times.

How working residents commute

Walk0%
Transit3%
Bike0%
Work from home12%

Percent of workers 16+, 2020-2024 estimates4.

Who lives here

1,179Residents, 2020 census (-7% since 2010)23
$63,194Median household income (± $4,816)4
41.8Median age4
43%Homes that are rented4
14%Adults 25+ with a bachelor's or higher4

Survey estimates for small towns have wide margins of error.

Nearby towns and neighborhoods

All Mon Valley
Braddock12 places · 11 independentMon ValleyRankin6 places · 6 independentMon ValleyMunhall31 places · 20 independentMon ValleySwissvale28 places · 23 independentMon Valley

Whitaker FAQ

How many restaurants and bars are in Whitaker?

Our directory lists 1 place to eat and drink in Whitaker (0 independent, 0 with a full bar), based on Allegheny County food facility permits refreshed October 28, 2026.

Is Whitaker part of the City of Pittsburgh?

No. Whitaker 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 Whitaker?

By listing count: Pizza (1). See the full category breakdown on this page.

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

Pittsburgh Regional Transit's stop file lists 17 active stops in Whitaker, served by routes including 52L, 59, 61C, and P7. The busiest stop is Monongahela Blvd opp. #1224 with about 547 scheduled trips a week. Check PRT for current schedules.

Can I see health inspection results for restaurants in Whitaker?

Yes. We matched 0 of Whitaker'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. 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. Wikipedia, "Whitaker, Pennsylvania"Text paraphrased or quoted from the article (retrieved Oct 28, 2026). Wikipedia content is available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
  7. 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.
  8. 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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