Neighborhood guide

Banksville food guide

Most of the food in Banksville is on Banksville Road. Start with coffee and bars, then see what else is around.

11places to eat
73%independent
2city parks
13transit stops
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Map: U.S. Census TIGER/Line · 11 listings

About Banksville

Banksville is a neighborhood in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The neighborhood of Banksville is located in the West End of the city and borders the South Hills region.
From Wikipedia, Banksville (Pittsburgh), quoted under CC BY-SA 4.0.

By the county permit file, Banksville is home to 11 places to eat or drink, putting it 30th among the 78 city neighborhoods and areas we cover1. Coffee & Cafes lead the count with 2, and bars and pubs come next with 1. 8 of the 11 are independent and 3 belong to chains. 10 of them share a Banksville Road address.

The population was essentially flat between 2010 and 2020, at about 4,1272. Green space includes Banksville Park and Banksville School Park3. There are 7 sets of city steps4.

Banksville by the numbers

11places to eat and drink
73%independent
1with a full bar
0with a patio
11listings per sq mi
0.98square miles of land

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

Listings by category

Coffee & cafes2Bars & pubs1American1Indian1Breakfast & brunch1Chinese1Mexican & tacos1Wings1
Restaurant1
BBQ1

Main food streets: Banksville Road (10).

New and changing

These Banksville 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

Parks and playgrounds

2 city park properties and 1 playground.

  • Banksville Park
  • Banksville School Park

Source38

City steps

7 public stairways with 338 steps in all. Longest: Anise Way from Banksville Ave to Tippet Ave (77 steps).

Source4

Getting there

Transit

13 active stops, about 1,508 scheduled trips a week, by bus. Busiest stop: Banksville Rd opp. Mcmonagle Ave (116 weekly trips).

36

Source10 Check PRT for live times.

How working residents commute

Walk0%
Transit4%
Bike0%
Work from home21%

Percent of workers 16+, 2018-2022 estimates9.

Who lives here

4,127Residents, 2020 census (-0% since 2010)2
37%Age 25 to 449
5%Age 18 to 249
45%Homes that are rented9
49%Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher9
Spotlight picks

Picked from our directory

All 11 on the map

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

Cafe SamarkandCoffee & cafesLast inspection May 20, 2026: Inspected & PermittedCoach's Bottleshop & GrilleBars & pubsLast inspection Feb 13, 2026: Inspected & PermittedKabab and Curry RestaurantIndianLast inspection Apr 17, 2026: Inspected & PermittedLa Madina Mediterranean HalalBreakfast & brunchLast inspection Apr 17, 2026: Inspected & PermittedPabellonMexican & tacosLast inspection May 11, 2026: Inspected & PermittedChamos BiteRestaurantLast inspection Mar 12, 2026: Inspected & Permitted

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Banksville FAQ

How many restaurants and bars are in Banksville?

Our directory lists 11 places to eat and drink in Banksville (8 independent, 1 with a full bar), based on Allegheny County food facility permits refreshed October 28, 2026. The busiest street is Banksville Road with 10.

What kinds of food are most common in Banksville?

By listing count: Coffee & Cafes (2), Bars & Pubs (1), and American (1). See the full category breakdown on this page.

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

Pittsburgh Regional Transit's stop file lists 13 active stops in Banksville, served by routes including 36. The busiest stop is Banksville Rd opp. Mcmonagle Ave with about 116 scheduled trips a week. Check PRT for current schedules.

What is there to do in Banksville besides eat?

City open data lists 2 city park properties such as Banksville Park and Banksville School Park and 7 sets of public steps.

Can I see health inspection results for restaurants in Banksville?

Yes. We matched 9 of Banksville'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 ParksCity of Pittsburgh via WPRDC. Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY), per WPRDC.
  4. City of Pittsburgh StepsCity of Pittsburgh via WPRDC. Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY), per WPRDC.
  5. Wikipedia, "Banksville (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 PlaygroundsCity of Pittsburgh via WPRDC. Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY), per WPRDC.
  9. 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 Banksville. Estimates carry margins of error.
  10. 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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