Town guide

White Oak, PA food guide

Most of the food in White Oak is on Lincoln Way. Start with pizza and Mexican food, then see what else is around.

28places to eat
54%independent
7,630residents (2020)
11transit stops
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Map: U.S. Census TIGER/Line · 28 listings

About White Oak

White Oak is a borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 7,630 at the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, White Oak, Pennsylvania, quoted under CC BY-SA 4.0.

A borough of 7,630 people (2020 census)1, White Oak sits in what we call the Mon Valley. By the county permit file, White Oak is home to 28 places to eat or drink, putting it 39th among the 129 municipalities outside the city we cover2. The most common category is pizza (8), followed by Mexican and tacos (3). 15 of the 28 are independent and 13 belong to chains. Most of them are on Lincoln Way (15 listings).

White Oak had 7,630 residents in 2020, down 3% from 201013. The median household income is about $59,452, and the median age is 55.04. Roughly 22% of workers work from home4. There are 14 county park facilities here, nearest to White Oak Park5. The local library is White Oak Branch5. Pittsburgh Regional Transit has 11 active stops here, served by bus6.

White Oak by the numbers

28places to eat and drink
54%independent
3with a full bar
0with a patio
4listings per sq mi
6.62square miles of land

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

Listings by category

Pizza8Mexican & tacos3Sandwiches & delis2Burgers2Mediterranean & Middle Eastern2Clubs, posts & fire halls2Chinese1Ice cream & dessert1Bakeries1Breakfast & brunch1

Main food streets: Lincoln Way (15), Jacks Run Road (5), Long Run Road (3), and (2).

Things to do nearby

County parks

14 county park facilities (shelters, fields, courts and the like) inside White Oak, matched to the nearest county park:

  • White Oak Park · 14 facilities

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

Libraries and museums

  • White Oak Branch

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

Markets and groceries

  • Giant Eagle Store #600 · supermarket

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

Getting there

Transit

11 active stops, about 676 scheduled trips a week, by bus. Busiest stop: Green Lot at Broadway Ave (168 weekly trips).

56P76

Source6 Check PRT for live times.

How working residents commute

Walk1%
Transit1%
Bike0%
Work from home22%

Percent of workers 16+, 2020-2024 estimates4.

Who lives here

7,630Residents, 2020 census (-3% since 2010)13
$59,452Median household income (± $9,840)4
55.0Median age4
34%Homes that are rented4
29%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 White Oak, 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.

Luciano's Italian Brick OvenPizzaLast inspection Apr 7, 2026: Inspected & PermittedSubwaySandwiches & delisLast inspection Jun 2, 2026: Inspected & PermittedLegion Memorial AssocClubs, posts & fire hallsLast inspection Feb 27, 2026: Inspected & PermittedDorothy's CandiesIce cream & dessertLast inspection Sep 2, 2025: Inspected & PermittedPatti's la CucinaBreakfast & brunchLast inspection Mar 16, 2026: Inspected & Permitted

Nearby towns and neighborhoods

All Mon Valley
Versailles9 places · 5 independentMon ValleySouth VersaillesNo listings yetMon ValleyMcKeesport41 places · 35 independentMon ValleyNorth Versailles37 places · 22 independentMon Valley

White Oak FAQ

How many restaurants and bars are in White Oak?

Our directory lists 28 places to eat and drink in White Oak (15 independent, 3 with a full bar), based on Allegheny County food facility permits refreshed October 28, 2026. The busiest street is Lincoln Way with 15.

Is White Oak part of the City of Pittsburgh?

No. White Oak 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 White Oak?

By listing count: Pizza (8), Mexican & Tacos (3), and Sandwiches & Delis (2). See the full category breakdown on this page.

How do I get to White Oak by bus or the T?

Pittsburgh Regional Transit's stop file lists 11 active stops in White Oak, served by routes including 56 and P76. The busiest stop is Green Lot at Broadway Ave with about 168 scheduled trips a week. Check PRT for current schedules.

What is there to do in White Oak besides eat?

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

Can I see health inspection results for restaurants in White Oak?

Yes. We matched 12 of White Oak'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. Wikipedia, "White Oak, 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.

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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