Neighborhood guide

Brookline food guide

29 places to eat and drink, and Brookline Boulevard has 24 of them. Pizza and bars lead the list.

29places to eat
90%independent
3city parks
71transit stops
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Map: U.S. Census TIGER/Line · 29 listings

About Brookline

Brookline is a neighborhood in the South Hills of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. It takes its name from the town in Massachusetts, which early settlers felt bore a resemblance to the area.
From Wikipedia, Brookline (Pittsburgh), quoted under CC BY-SA 4.0.

By the county permit file, Brookline is home to 29 places to eat or drink, putting it 12th among the 78 city neighborhoods and areas we cover1. Pizza lead the count with 6, and bars and pubs come next with 6. 90% are independently owned. Brookline Boulevard is the main food street, with 24 listings.

Brookline had 13,063 residents in 2020, down 1% from 20102. Green space includes Brookline Memorial Park, Brookline Monument, and Moore Park3. Brookline has 38 sets of city owned public steps, 1,255 steps in all; the longest, Ray Ave from Fair Ave to Woodward Ave, has 3784.

Brookline by the numbers

29places to eat and drink
90%independent
7with a full bar
0with a patio
14listings per sq mi
2.09square miles of land

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

Listings by category

Pizza6Bars & pubs6Coffee & cafes3Ice cream & dessert2Italian2Bakeries2Sandwiches & delis2Japanese & sushi1Breakfast & brunch1Wings1

Main food streets: Brookline Boulevard (24) and Capital Avenue (3).

New and changing

These Brookline 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

3 city park properties and 2 playgrounds.

  • Brookline Memorial Park
  • Brookline Monument
  • Moore Park

Source38

Public art

2 works in the City's public art inventory, including:

  • Veterans Memorial (Brookline)
  • Cannon (Brookline)

Source9

City steps

38 public stairways with 1,255 steps in all. Longest: Ray Ave from Fair Ave to Woodward Ave (378 steps).

Source4

Library and markets

  • Brookline Library (Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh)

Source10

Getting there

Transit

71 active stops, about 16,555 scheduled trips a week, by bus and light rail (the T). Busiest stop: South Bank Station (534 weekly trips).

3941BLUESLVRY1Y45Y46Y47Y49

Source12 Check PRT for live times.

How working residents commute

Walk2%
Transit8%
Bike0%
Work from home13%

Percent of workers 16+, 2018-2022 estimates11.

Who lives here

13,063Residents, 2020 census (-1% since 2010)2
30%Age 25 to 4411
7%Age 18 to 2411
32%Homes that are rented11
34%Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher11
Spotlight picks

Picked from our directory

All 29 on the map

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

Fiori's PizzariaPizzaLast inspection Sep 17, 2025: Inspected & PermittedProof Sports BarBars & pubsLast inspection Feb 3, 2026: Inspected & PermittedPitaland Mediterranean Bakery & CaféCoffee & cafesLast inspection Jun 1, 2026: Inspected & PermittedBoulevard Ice CreamIce cream & dessertLast inspection Apr 7, 2026: Inspected & PermittedAsahi RamenJapanese & sushiLast inspection Apr 15, 2026: Inspected & Permitted

Nearby neighborhoods and towns

All city neighborhoods
Bon AirNo listings yetPittsburgh neighborhoodBaldwin Township5 places · 3 independentSouth HillsOverbrook6 places · 6 independentPittsburgh neighborhoodBeechview14 places · 10 independentPittsburgh neighborhood

Brookline FAQ

How many restaurants and bars are in Brookline?

Our directory lists 29 places to eat and drink in Brookline (26 independent, 7 with a full bar), based on Allegheny County food facility permits refreshed October 28, 2026. The busiest street is Brookline Boulevard with 24.

What kinds of food are most common in Brookline?

By listing count: Pizza (6), Bars & Pubs (6), and Coffee & Cafes (3). See the full category breakdown on this page.

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

Pittsburgh Regional Transit's stop file lists 71 active stops in Brookline, served by routes including 39, 41, BLUE, SLVR, Y1, Y45, Y46, Y47, and Y49. The busiest stop is South Bank Station with about 534 scheduled trips a week. Check PRT for current schedules.

What is there to do in Brookline besides eat?

City open data lists 3 city park properties such as Brookline Memorial Park and Brookline Monument, 2 public art works, 38 sets of public steps, and the Brookline Library.

Can I see health inspection results for restaurants in Brookline?

Yes. We matched 10 of Brookline'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, "Brookline (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. City of Pittsburgh Public ArtCity of Pittsburgh via WPRDC. CC0 1.0.
  10. Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Library LocationsCarnegie Library of Pittsburgh via WPRDC. ODC PDDL (public domain).
  11. 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 Brookline. Estimates carry margins of error.
  12. 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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