Neighborhood guide

Homewood South food guide

A small food scene with 9 places to eat, led by bars. Plus what else is close by and how to get around.

Part of the Homewood area guide
9places to eat
100%independent
1city parks
44transit stops
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Map: U.S. Census TIGER/Line · 9 listings

About Homewood South

Homewood is a predominantly African American neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, officially divided into three neighborhoods: Homewood North, Homewood South and Homewood West.
From Wikipedia, Homewood (Pittsburgh), quoted under CC BY-SA 4.0.

By the county permit file, Homewood South is home to 9 places to eat or drink, putting it 39th among the 90 official city neighborhoods we cover1. Bars & Pubs lead the count with 2, and coffee and cafes come next with 1. 100% are independently owned.

About 2,260 people lived here in 2020, down from 2,344 in 20102. Green space includes Homewood Park3. The county's farmers market list includes Homewood Farmers Market4.

Homewood South by the numbers

9places to eat and drink
100%independent
2with a full bar
0with a patio
23listings per sq mi
0.39square miles of land

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

Listings by category

Restaurant3
Bars & pubs2Coffee & cafes1Pizza1Bakeries1BBQ1

Main food streets: Homewood Avenue (3) and Brushton Avenue (2).

Things to do nearby

Parks and playgrounds

1 city park property and 0 playgrounds.

  • Homewood Park

Source37

Library and markets

  • Homewood Library (Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh)
  • Homewood Farmers Market, 517 Brushton Ave · farm stand

Source84 Market days change with the season.

Getting there

Transit

44 active stops, about 16,205 scheduled trips a week, by bus. Busiest stop: East Busway at Homewood Station C (1,005 weekly trips).

71D747786P1P12P16P3P67P68P69P7P71P76P78

Source10 Check PRT for live times.

How working residents commute

Walk8%
Transit20%
Bike0%
Work from home2%

Percent of workers 16+, 2018-2022 estimates9.

Who lives here

2,260Residents, 2020 census (-4% since 2010)2
19%Age 25 to 449
7%Age 18 to 249
59%Homes that are rented9
16%Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher9
Spotlight picks

Picked from our directory

All 9 on the map

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

Romeo'sBars & pubsLast inspection Oct 18, 2025: Inspected & PermittedEveryday CafeCoffee & cafesLast inspection Feb 17, 2026: Inspected & PermittedNorth Homewood PizzaPizzaLast inspection Apr 2, 2026: Inspected & PermittedSandy Boo's DelightsBakeriesLast inspection Apr 15, 2026: Inspected & PermittedThe Promise Center of HomewoodRestaurantLast inspection Mar 12, 2026: Inspected & Permitted

Nearby neighborhoods and towns

All city neighborhoods
Point Breeze North6 places · 4 independentPittsburgh neighborhoodEast Hills2 places · 2 independentPittsburgh neighborhoodPoint Breeze9 places · 8 independentPittsburgh neighborhoodLarimer18 places · 12 independentPittsburgh neighborhood

Homewood South FAQ

How many restaurants and bars are in Homewood South?

Our directory lists 9 places to eat and drink in Homewood South (9 independent, 2 with a full bar), based on Allegheny County food facility permits refreshed October 28, 2026. The busiest street is Homewood Avenue with 3.

What kinds of food are most common in Homewood South?

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

How do I get to Homewood South by bus or the T?

Pittsburgh Regional Transit's stop file lists 44 active stops in Homewood South, served by routes including 71D, 74, 77, 86, P1, P12, P16, P3, P67, and P68 and 5 more. The busiest stop is East Busway at Homewood Station C with about 1,005 scheduled trips a week. Check PRT for current schedules.

What is there to do in Homewood South besides eat?

City open data lists 1 city park property such as Homewood Park and the Homewood Library.

Is there a farmers market in Homewood South?

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

Yes. We matched 6 of Homewood South'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. Allegheny County Farmers Market Nutrition Program: Current Farmers MarketsAllegheny County Health Department via WPRDC. CC0 1.0. Check each market's own schedule.
  5. Wikipedia, "Homewood (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. City of Pittsburgh PlaygroundsCity of Pittsburgh via WPRDC. Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY), per WPRDC.
  8. Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Library LocationsCarnegie Library of Pittsburgh via WPRDC. ODC PDDL (public domain).
  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 Homewood South. 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.
  11. 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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