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Allegheny West food guide

Most of the food in Allegheny West is on Western Avenue. Start with breakfast and coffee, then see what else is around.

18places to eat
61%independent
0city parks
11transit stops
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Map: U.S. Census TIGER/Line · 18 listings

About Allegheny West

Allegheny West is a historic neighborhood in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania's North Side. The Pittsburgh Historic Review Commission voted in favor of designating the neighborhood as a city historic district in September 1989.
From Wikipedia, Allegheny West (Pittsburgh), quoted under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Our directory counts 18 food and drink listings inside Allegheny West's official boundary, which ranks it 22nd of 78 city neighborhoods and areas1. Breakfast & Brunch lead the count with 3, and coffee and cafes come next with 3. 11 of the 18 are independent and 7 belong to chains. 14 of them share a Western Avenue address.

About 540 people lived here in 2020, up from 462 in 20102. There are 3 sets of city steps3. About 25% of working residents walk to work4.

Allegheny West by the numbers

18places to eat and drink
61%independent
6with a full bar
1with a patio
129listings per sq mi
0.14square miles of land

Counts from our directory1. Land area from the City's neighborhood boundaries6.

Listings by category

Breakfast & brunch3Coffee & cafes3Sandwiches & delis3Breweries & taprooms2Bars & pubs2Pizza1Ice cream & dessert1Vegan & vegetarian1Thai1Wineries & distilleries1

Main food streets: Western Avenue (14) and Ridge Avenue (2).

New and changing

These Allegheny West 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 work7.

Things to do nearby

Public art

1 work in the City's public art inventory, including:

  • Five Factors II · Peter Calaboyias

Source8

City steps

3 public stairways with 23 steps in all. Longest: Allegheny Commons 8 (11 steps).

Source3

Getting there

Transit

11 active stops, about 1,571 scheduled trips a week, by bus. Busiest stop: Brighton Rd at Ridge Ave (394 weekly trips).

1854

Source9 Check PRT for live times.

How working residents commute

Walk25%
Transit8%
Bike0%
Work from home27%

Percent of workers 16+, 2018-2022 estimates4.

Who lives here

540Residents, 2020 census (+17% since 2010)2
52%Age 25 to 444
14%Age 18 to 244
88%Homes that are rented4
71%Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher4
Spotlight picks

Picked from our directory

All 18 on the map

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

Giorgio's PlaceBreakfast & brunchLast inspection Feb 11, 2026: Inspected & PermittedYinz CoffeeCoffee & cafesLast inspection Feb 12, 2026: Inspected & PermittedThe Sandwich ShoppeSandwiches & delisLast inspection Jun 10, 2026: Inspected & PermittedThe 1864 ClubBars & pubsLast inspection Feb 19, 2026: Inspected & PermittedAlberta's PizzeriaPizzaLast inspection Feb 19, 2026: Inspected & Permitted

Nearby neighborhoods and towns

All city neighborhoods
Allegheny Center11 places · 9 independentPittsburgh neighborhoodCentral Northside24 places · 17 independentPittsburgh neighborhoodNorth Shore22 places · 11 independentPittsburgh neighborhoodManchester4 places · 4 independentPittsburgh neighborhood

Allegheny West FAQ

How many restaurants and bars are in Allegheny West?

Our directory lists 18 places to eat and drink in Allegheny West (11 independent, 6 with a full bar), based on Allegheny County food facility permits refreshed October 28, 2026. The busiest street is Western Avenue with 14.

What kinds of food are most common in Allegheny West?

By listing count: Breakfast & Brunch (3), Coffee & Cafes (3), and Sandwiches & Delis (3). See the full category breakdown on this page.

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

Pittsburgh Regional Transit's stop file lists 11 active stops in Allegheny West, served by routes including 18 and 54. The busiest stop is Brighton Rd at Ridge Ave with about 394 scheduled trips a week. Check PRT for current schedules.

What is there to do in Allegheny West besides eat?

City open data lists 1 public art work and 3 sets of public steps.

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

Yes. We matched 13 of Allegheny West'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: City of Pittsburgh Neighborhood PopulationUniversity of Pittsburgh UCSUR via WPRDC (source: U.S. Census Bureau PL 94-171). Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY), per WPRDC.
  3. City of Pittsburgh StepsCity of Pittsburgh via WPRDC. Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY), per WPRDC.
  4. Profiles of Change: 2008-2012 vs 2018-2022 ACS estimates for Pittsburgh neighborhoodsUniversity of Pittsburgh UCSUR via WPRDC (source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year). Public domain (per WPRDC listing). 2018-2022 five year estimates; reported for Allegheny Center-Allegheny West. Estimates carry margins of error.
  5. Wikipedia, "Allegheny West (Pittsburgh)"Text paraphrased or quoted from the article (retrieved Oct 28, 2026). Wikipedia content is available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
  6. City of Pittsburgh Neighborhoods (boundaries)City of Pittsburgh via WPRDC. Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY), per WPRDC. Used for boundaries and land area.
  7. 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.
  8. City of Pittsburgh Public ArtCity of Pittsburgh via WPRDC. CC0 1.0.
  9. 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.

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.

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