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Hill District food guide

Centre Avenue is where Hill District eats: 7 of its 21 places to eat are there, led by bars and coffee.

This area combines the official neighborhoods Crawford-Roberts, Bedford Dwellings, Middle Hill, Upper Hill, and Terrace Village.

21places to eat
76%independent
8city parks
135transit stops
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Map: U.S. Census TIGER/Line · 21 listings

About Hill District

The Hill District is a grouping of historically African American neighborhoods in the City of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Beginning in the years leading up to World War I, "the Hill" was the cultural center of black life in the city and a major center of jazz.
From Wikipedia, Hill District, quoted under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Our directory counts 21 food and drink listings inside Hill District's official boundary, which ranks it 19th of 78 city neighborhoods and areas1. Bars & Pubs lead the count with 3, and coffee and cafes come next with 3. 76% are independently owned.

Hill District had 9,479 residents in 2020, down 9% from 20102. Green space includes Albert Turk Graham Park, Ammon Park, and August Wilson Park among 8 city park properties3. Hill District has 47 sets of city owned public steps, 1,913 steps in all; the longest, Orion Way from Monroe St to Webster Ave, has 1264. About 27% of working residents walk to work5.

Hill District by the numbers

21places to eat and drink
76%independent
4with a full bar
0with a patio
15listings per sq mi
1.37square miles of land

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

Listings by category

Bars & pubs3Coffee & cafes3American3Pizza3
Restaurant3
Seafood1Ice cream & dessert1Breakfast & brunch1Sandwiches & delis1Clubs, posts & fire halls1

Main food streets: Centre Avenue (7), 5th Avenue (4), Washington Place (3), and Webster Avenue (2).

New and changing

These Hill District 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

8 city park properties and 7 playgrounds.

  • Albert Turk Graham Park
  • Ammon Park
  • August Wilson Park
  • Granville Park
  • Kennard Park
  • Martin Luther King Park

Source39

Public art

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

  • Freedom Corner Memorial · Carlos Peterson & Howard Graves
  • We Came From The Stars · Alisha Wormsley
  • Phoenix · Thaddeus Mosley
  • Mountaintop · Thaddeus Mosley
  • World War I Memorial (Fifth Ward) · Frank Vittor

Source10

City steps

47 public stairways with 1,913 steps in all. Longest: Orion Way from Monroe St to Webster Ave (126 steps).

Source4

Library and markets

  • Hill District Library (Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh)

Source11

Getting there

Transit

135 active stops, about 48,723 scheduled trips a week, by bus. Busiest stop: Fifth Ave. opp. Van Braam St (1,535 weekly trips).

61A61B61C71B818283O1O12O5

Source12 Check PRT for live times.

How working residents commute

Walk27%
Transit20%
Bike1%
Work from home14%

Percent of workers 16+, 2018-2022 estimates5.

Who lives here

9,479Residents, 2020 census (-9% since 2010)2
27%Age 25 to 445
29%Age 18 to 245
81%Homes that are rented5
37%Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher5
Spotlight picks

Picked from our directory

All 21 on the map

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

Choices PghBars & pubsLast inspection Apr 15, 2026: Inspected & PermittedBlack Beauty Bar & GrillAmericanLast inspection Nov 14, 2025: Inspected & PermittedPizza BosaPizzaLast inspection Sep 12, 2025: Inspected & PermittedSylvias Market and DeliSandwiches & delisLast inspection Apr 28, 2026: Inspected & PermittedAbby's Jamaican & American Fusion CuisineLatin & CaribbeanLast inspection Oct 7, 2025: Inspected & PermittedUrban CrustRestaurantLast inspection Mar 20, 2026: Inspected & Permitted

Nearby neighborhoods and towns

All city neighborhoods
Strip District109 places · 69 independentPittsburgh neighborhoodPolish Hill5 places · 4 independentPittsburgh neighborhoodOakland152 places · 93 independentPittsburgh areaBluff15 places · 11 independentPittsburgh neighborhood

Hill District FAQ

How many restaurants and bars are in Hill District?

Our directory lists 21 places to eat and drink in Hill District (16 independent, 4 with a full bar), based on Allegheny County food facility permits refreshed October 28, 2026. The busiest street is Centre Avenue with 7.

What kinds of food are most common in Hill District?

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

How do I get to Hill District by bus or the T?

Pittsburgh Regional Transit's stop file lists 135 active stops in Hill District, served by routes including 61A, 61B, 61C, 71B, 81, 82, 83, O1, O12, and O5. The busiest stop is Fifth Ave. opp. Van Braam St with about 1,535 scheduled trips a week. Check PRT for current schedules.

What is there to do in Hill District besides eat?

City open data lists 8 city park properties such as Albert Turk Graham Park and Ammon Park, 5 public art works, 47 sets of public steps, and the Hill District Library.

Can I see health inspection results for restaurants in Hill District?

Yes. We matched 9 of Hill District'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. 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 Business District - Crawford Roberts, Bedford Dwellings, Middle Hill, Upper Hill, and Terrace Village - West Oakland. Estimates carry margins of error.
  6. Wikipedia, "Hill District"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. 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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