Neighborhood guide

Central Lawrenceville food guide

66 places to eat and drink, and Butler Street has 48 of them. Bars and coffee lead the list.

Part of the Lawrenceville area guide
66places to eat
88%independent
1city parks
28transit stops
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Map: U.S. Census TIGER/Line · 66 listings

About Central Lawrenceville

Central Lawrenceville is a neighborhood in the northeast of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in the United States. It has a zip code of 15201, and has representation on Pittsburgh City Council by the council member for District 7.
From Wikipedia, Central Lawrenceville, quoted under CC BY-SA 4.0.

By the county permit file, Central Lawrenceville is home to 66 places to eat or drink, putting it 9th among the 90 official city neighborhoods we cover1. The most common category is bars and pubs (13), followed by coffee and cafes (9). 88% are independently owned. Most of them are on Butler Street (48 listings). 4 listings have a patio.

About 4,720 people lived here in 2020, up from 4,482 in 20102. There is 1 city park property here: Leslie Park3. There are 9 sets of city steps4. The county's farmers market list includes Lawrenceville Farmers Market5.

Central Lawrenceville by the numbers

66places to eat and drink
88%independent
23with a full bar
4with a patio
69listings per sq mi
0.96square miles of land

Counts from our directory1. Land area from the City's neighborhood boundaries7.

Listings by category

Bars & pubs13Coffee & cafes9
Restaurant6
American6Breakfast & brunch5Mexican & tacos3Pizza3Sandwiches & delis2Ice cream & dessert2Mediterranean & Middle Eastern2

Main food streets: Butler Street (48), Penn Avenue (6), 40th Street (2), and 44th Street (2).

New and changing

These Central Lawrenceville 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 work8.

Things to do nearby

Parks and playgrounds

1 city park property and 1 playground.

  • Leslie Park

Source39

Public art

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

  • Lawrenceville Life Links · JoAnna Commandaros
  • World War I Memorial (Ninth Ward) · Frank Vittor

Source10

City steps

9 public stairways with 124 steps in all. Longest: Leslie Park 5 (34 steps).

Source4

Library and markets

  • Lawrenceville Library (Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh)
  • Lawrenceville Farmers Market, 123 41st Street · farm market

Source115 Market days change with the season.

Getting there

Transit

28 active stops, about 11,147 scheduled trips a week, by bus. Busiest stop: Penn Ave. at 40th St (810 weekly trips).

546487889193

Source13 Check PRT for live times.

How working residents commute

Walk11%
Transit15%
Bike4%
Work from home20%

Percent of workers 16+, 2018-2022 estimates12.

Who lives here

4,720Residents, 2020 census (+5% since 2010)2
53%Age 25 to 4412
4%Age 18 to 2412
61%Homes that are rented12
63%Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher12
Spotlight picks

Picked from our directory

All 66 on the map

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

BierportBars & pubsLast inspection Jan 16, 2026: Inspected & PermittedKoala CafeCoffee & cafesLast inspection Nov 6, 2025: Inspected & PermittedNanbanAmericanLast inspection Jul 17, 2026: Inspected & PermittedPGH Green & Grains CoBreakfast & brunchLast inspection Jun 12, 2026: Inspected & PermittedMi EmpanadaMexican & tacosLast inspection Jun 18, 2026: Inspected & PermittedPenn Ave. Pizza & SteaksPizzaLast inspection Apr 2, 2026: Inspected & Permitted

Nearby neighborhoods and towns

All city neighborhoods
Garfield21 places · 18 independentPittsburgh neighborhoodBloomfield82 places · 54 independentPittsburgh neighborhoodStanton HeightsNo listings yetPittsburgh neighborhoodMillvale34 places · 26 independentNorth Hills

Central Lawrenceville FAQ

How many restaurants and bars are in Central Lawrenceville?

Our directory lists 66 places to eat and drink in Central Lawrenceville (58 independent, 23 with a full bar), based on Allegheny County food facility permits refreshed October 28, 2026. The busiest street is Butler Street with 48.

What kinds of food are most common in Central Lawrenceville?

By listing count: Bars & Pubs (13), Coffee & Cafes (9), and American (6). See the full category breakdown on this page.

How do I get to Central Lawrenceville by bus or the T?

Pittsburgh Regional Transit's stop file lists 28 active stops in Central Lawrenceville, served by routes including 54, 64, 87, 88, 91, and 93. The busiest stop is Penn Ave. at 40th St with about 810 scheduled trips a week. Check PRT for current schedules.

What is there to do in Central Lawrenceville besides eat?

City open data lists 1 city park property such as Leslie Park, 2 public art works, 9 sets of public steps, and the Lawrenceville Library.

Is there a farmers market in Central Lawrenceville?

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

Yes. We matched 36 of Central Lawrenceville'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. Allegheny County Farmers Market Nutrition Program: Current Farmers MarketsAllegheny County Health Department via WPRDC. CC0 1.0. Check each market's own schedule.
  6. Wikipedia, "Central Lawrenceville"Text paraphrased or quoted from the article (retrieved Oct 28, 2026). Wikipedia content is available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
  7. City of Pittsburgh Neighborhoods (boundaries)City of Pittsburgh via WPRDC. Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY), per WPRDC. Used for boundaries and land area.
  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.
  9. City of Pittsburgh PlaygroundsCity of Pittsburgh via WPRDC. Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY), per WPRDC.
  10. City of Pittsburgh Public ArtCity of Pittsburgh via WPRDC. CC0 1.0.
  11. Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Library LocationsCarnegie Library of Pittsburgh via WPRDC. ODC PDDL (public domain).
  12. 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 Central Lawrenceville. Estimates carry margins of error.
  13. 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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