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Wilkinsburg, PA food guide

Most of the food in Wilkinsburg is on Penn Avenue. Start with bakeries and Latin food, then see what else is around.

21places to eat
76%independent
14,349residents (2020)
160transit stops
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Map: U.S. Census TIGER/Line · 21 listings

About Wilkinsburg

Wilkinsburg is a borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States. The borough has a population of 14,349 as of the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania, quoted under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Wilkinsburg is a borough in Allegheny County, in the part of the county we group as the East Suburbs. Wilkinsburg has 21 places to eat and drink in our directory, 54th of the 129 municipalities outside the city on this site1. The most common category is bakeries (4), followed by Latin and Caribbean (2). 76% are independently owned.

Wilkinsburg had 14,349 residents in 2020, down 10% from 201023. The median household income is about $46,416, and the median age is 40.04. Roughly 24% of workers work from home4. Libraries here: East Ridge Library and Wilkinsburg Public Library5. Transit means 160 PRT stops and about 62,216 scheduled trips a week6. The county's farmers market list includes Wilkinsburg Farmers Market7.

Wilkinsburg by the numbers

21places to eat and drink
76%independent
1with a full bar
1with a patio
9listings per sq mi
2.25square miles of land

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

Listings by category

Bakeries4Latin & Caribbean2Sandwiches & delis2Chicken2Burgers2
Restaurant2
Coffee & cafes1Ice cream & dessert1Breakfast & brunch1Seafood1

Main food streets: Penn Avenue (8), Wood Street (4), and Trenton Avenue (2).

New and changing

These Wilkinsburg 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.

  • Community ForgeInspected & Permitted
  • Burgh Care CenterInspected & Permitted

Things to do nearby

Libraries and museums

  • East Ridge Library
  • Wilkinsburg Public Library

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

Markets and groceries

  • Wilkinsburg Farmers Market, 739 Penn Ave · farm market
  • Save A Lot / Wilkinsburg · supermarket

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

Getting there

Transit

160 active stops, about 62,216 scheduled trips a week, by bus. Busiest stop: East Busway at Wilkinsburg Station D (1,792 weekly trips). Park and ride: Hamnett Park & Ride and Wilkinsburg Park & Ride5.

61A61B67697171C71D7986P1P12P16P17P3P67P68P69P7P71P76P78

Source6 Check PRT for live times.

How working residents commute

Walk3%
Transit21%
Bike0%
Work from home24%

Percent of workers 16+, 2020-2024 estimates4.

Who lives here

14,349Residents, 2020 census (-10% since 2010)23
$46,416Median household income (± $3,814)4
40.0Median age4
70%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 21 on the map

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

BB&Bur Pastry Kitchen and BakeryBakeriesLast inspection Sep 30, 2025: Inspected & PermittedFireside Caribbean RestaurantLatin & CaribbeanLast inspection Jun 24, 2026: Inspected & PermittedBiddle's EscapeCoffee & cafesLast inspection Oct 23, 2025: Inspected & PermittedLeona's Ice CreamIce cream & dessertLast inspection Aug 27, 2025: Inspected & PermittedSoul Food ConnectionAmericanLast inspection May 5, 2026: Inspected & PermittedUnique CuisineRestaurantLast inspection Dec 12, 2025: Inspected & Permitted

Nearby towns and neighborhoods

All East Suburbs
East Hills2 places · 2 independentPittsburgh neighborhoodEdgewood13 places · 6 independentEast SuburbsHomewood19 places · 15 independentPittsburgh areaRegent Square3 places · 2 independentPittsburgh neighborhood

Wilkinsburg FAQ

How many restaurants and bars are in Wilkinsburg?

Our directory lists 21 places to eat and drink in Wilkinsburg (16 independent, 1 with a full bar), based on Allegheny County food facility permits refreshed October 28, 2026. The busiest street is Penn Avenue with 8.

Is Wilkinsburg part of the City of Pittsburgh?

No. Wilkinsburg is a separate borough in Allegheny County with its own government. On this site we group it with the East Suburbs, which is our own grouping, not an official one.

What kinds of food are most common in Wilkinsburg?

By listing count: Bakeries (4), Latin & Caribbean (2), and Sandwiches & Delis (2). See the full category breakdown on this page.

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

Pittsburgh Regional Transit's stop file lists 160 active stops in Wilkinsburg, served by routes including 61A, 61B, 67, 69, 71, 71C, 71D, 79, 86, and P1 and 11 more. The busiest stop is East Busway at Wilkinsburg Station D with about 1,792 scheduled trips a week. Park and ride: Hamnett Park & Ride and Wilkinsburg Park & Ride. Check PRT for current schedules.

What is there to do in Wilkinsburg besides eat?

Public inventories (the county's 2020 asset list and city open data) list the East Ridge Library and Wilkinsburg Public Library.

Is there a farmers market in Wilkinsburg?

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

Yes. We matched 11 of Wilkinsburg'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, "Wilkinsburg, 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 East Suburbs are our own grouping for browsing, not official boundaries.

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