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California-Kirkbride food guide

A small food scene with 2 places to eat, led by BBQ food. Plus what else is close by and how to get around.

2places to eat
50%independent
0city parks
16transit stops
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Map: U.S. Census TIGER/Line · 2 listings · nearest shown

About California-Kirkbride

California-Kirkbride is a neighborhood on Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania's North Side.
From Wikipedia, California-Kirkbride, quoted under CC BY-SA 4.0.

By the county permit file, California-Kirkbride is home to 2 places to eat or drink, putting it 53rd among the 78 city neighborhoods and areas we cover1. Just outside, the nearest other listings are BreadWorks Bakery (0.3 km away, in Perry South) and Rocco's Ristorante by Villagio (0.4 km away, in Manchester).

California-Kirkbride had 709 residents in 2020, down 7% from 20102. There are 9 sets of city steps3.

California-Kirkbride by the numbers

2places to eat and drink
50%independent
1with a full bar
0with a patio
9listings per sq mi
0.22square miles of land

Counts from our directory1. Land area from the City's neighborhood boundaries5.

Listings by category

BBQ1Bars & pubs1

Nearest places to eat

With only 2 listings inside the boundary, these are the closest directory listings just outside California-Kirkbride, by straight line distance1.

Things to do nearby

City steps

9 public stairways with 744 steps in all. Longest: Marvista St from Marvista St to Marvista St (209 steps).

Source3

Getting there

Transit

16 active stops, about 6,576 scheduled trips a week, by bus. Busiest stop: Brighton Rd opp. Armandale St (810 weekly trips).

1314151617

Source7 Check PRT for live times.

How working residents commute

Walk14%
Transit6%
Bike2%
Work from home18%

Percent of workers 16+, 2018-2022 estimates6.

Who lives here

709Residents, 2020 census (-7% since 2010)2
35%Age 25 to 446
11%Age 18 to 246
61%Homes that are rented6
36%Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher6
Spotlight picks

Picked from our directory

All 2 on the map

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

Sliders Ice Curling BarBars & pubsLast inspection Feb 19, 2026: Inspected & Permitted

Nearby neighborhoods and towns

All city neighborhoods
Manchester4 places · 4 independentPittsburgh neighborhoodChateau19 places · 13 independentPittsburgh neighborhoodCentral Northside24 places · 17 independentPittsburgh neighborhoodPerry South2 places · 2 independentPittsburgh neighborhood

California-Kirkbride FAQ

How many restaurants and bars are in California-Kirkbride?

Our directory lists 2 places to eat and drink in California-Kirkbride (1 independent, 1 with a full bar), based on Allegheny County food facility permits refreshed October 28, 2026.

What kinds of food are most common in California-Kirkbride?

By listing count: BBQ (1) and Bars & Pubs (1). See the full category breakdown on this page.

How do I get to California-Kirkbride by bus or the T?

Pittsburgh Regional Transit's stop file lists 16 active stops in California-Kirkbride, served by routes including 13, 14, 15, 16, and 17. The busiest stop is Brighton Rd opp. Armandale St with about 810 scheduled trips a week. Check PRT for current schedules.

What is there to do in California-Kirkbride besides eat?

City open data lists 9 sets of public steps.

Can I see health inspection results for restaurants in California-Kirkbride?

Yes. We matched 2 of California-Kirkbride'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. Wikipedia, "California-Kirkbride"Text paraphrased or quoted from the article (retrieved Oct 28, 2026). Wikipedia content is available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
  5. City of Pittsburgh Neighborhoods (boundaries)City of Pittsburgh via WPRDC. Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY), per WPRDC. Used for boundaries and land area.
  6. 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 Manchester-California-Kirkbride. Estimates carry margins of error.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.

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