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Larimer food guide

18 places to eat and drink, and Bakery Square Boulevard has 9 of them. Coffee and pizza lead the list.

18places to eat
67%independent
3city parks
50transit stops
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Map: U.S. Census TIGER/Line · 18 listings

About Larimer

Larimer is a neighborhood in the East End of the city of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in the United States. The neighborhood takes its name from William Larimer, who grew up in nearby Westmoreland County and, after making a fortune in the railroad industry, built a manor house overlooking East Liberty along a path that came to be called "Larimer Lane" and later Larimer Avenue.
From Wikipedia, Larimer (Pittsburgh), quoted under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Larimer has 18 places to eat and drink in our directory, 24th of the 78 city neighborhoods and areas on this site1. The most common category is coffee and cafes (4), followed by pizza (2). 12 of the 18 are independent and 6 belong to chains. Most of them are on Bakery Square Boulevard (9 listings). 3 listings have a patio.

About 1,545 people lived here in 2020, down from 1,728 in 20102. Green space includes Frankstown Triangle 1 & 2, Larimer Park, and Negley Run Strip3. There is 1 set of city steps4. About 23% of working residents take transit to work5.

Larimer by the numbers

18places to eat and drink
67%independent
4with a full bar
3with a patio
40listings per sq mi
0.45square miles of land

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

Listings by category

Coffee & cafes4Pizza2Breweries & taprooms2Sandwiches & delis2Chinese1Bakeries1Japanese & sushi1Ice cream & dessert1Bars & pubs1Salads & bowls1

Main food streets: Bakery Square Boulevard (9), Hamilton Avenue (5), and Penn Avenue (2).

New and changing

These Larimer 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

3 city park properties and 1 playground.

  • Frankstown Triangle 1 & 2
  • Larimer Park
  • Negley Run Strip

Source39

City steps

1 public stairway with 93 steps in all. Longest: Lincoln Ave at Renfrew St to Washington Blvd (93 steps).

Source4

Getting there

Transit

50 active stops, about 17,898 scheduled trips a week, by bus. Busiest stop: Fifth Ave. opp. Mcpherson St. Fs (1,152 weekly trips).

28X71C71D74757782868889P10P17

Source10 Check PRT for live times.

How working residents commute

Walk2%
Transit23%
Bike0%
Work from home6%

Percent of workers 16+, 2018-2022 estimates5.

Who lives here

1,545Residents, 2020 census (-11% since 2010)2
26%Age 25 to 445
8%Age 18 to 245
61%Homes that are rented5
17%Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher5
Spotlight picks

Picked from our directory

All 18 on the map

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

Klvn Coffee LabCoffee & cafesLast inspection Jul 7, 2026: Inspected & PermittedAlta Via PizzeriaPizzaLast inspection Feb 2, 2026: Inspected & PermittedChina SeaChineseLast inspection Feb 11, 2026: Inspected & PermittedPlaya BowlsSalads & bowlsLast inspection Jul 10, 2026: Inspected & Permitted

Nearby neighborhoods and towns

All city neighborhoods
East Liberty50 places · 34 independentPittsburgh neighborhoodPoint Breeze North6 places · 4 independentPittsburgh neighborhoodHomewood19 places · 15 independentPittsburgh areaHighland Park18 places · 17 independentPittsburgh neighborhood

Larimer FAQ

How many restaurants and bars are in Larimer?

Our directory lists 18 places to eat and drink in Larimer (12 independent, 4 with a full bar), based on Allegheny County food facility permits refreshed October 28, 2026. The busiest street is Bakery Square Boulevard with 9.

What kinds of food are most common in Larimer?

By listing count: Coffee & Cafes (4), Pizza (2), and Breweries & Taprooms (2). See the full category breakdown on this page.

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

Pittsburgh Regional Transit's stop file lists 50 active stops in Larimer, served by routes including 28X, 71C, 71D, 74, 75, 77, 82, 86, 88, and 89 and 2 more. The busiest stop is Fifth Ave. opp. Mcpherson St. Fs with about 1,152 scheduled trips a week. Check PRT for current schedules.

What is there to do in Larimer besides eat?

City open data lists 3 city park properties such as Frankstown Triangle 1 & 2 and Larimer Park and 1 set of public steps.

Can I see health inspection results for restaurants in Larimer?

Yes. We matched 6 of Larimer'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 Larimer. Estimates carry margins of error.
  6. Wikipedia, "Larimer (Pittsburgh)"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. 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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