Neighborhood guide

Perry South food guide

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

2places to eat
100%independent
2city parks
64transit stops
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Map: U.S. Census TIGER/Line · 2 listings · nearest shown

About Perry South

Perry South, also known as Perry Hilltop, is a neighborhood on Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania's North Side. It developed as a streetcar suburb around the turn of the 20th century, so it consists almost exclusively of residential housing, with a small business district at the intersection of Perrysville Avenue and Charles Avenue.
From Wikipedia, Perry South, quoted under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Perry South has 2 places to eat and drink in our directory, 57th of the 78 city neighborhoods and areas on this site1. Just outside, the nearest other listings are ShadoBeni (1.2 km away, in Central Northside) and Commonplace Coffee (1.2 km away, in Central Northside).

About 3,765 people lived here in 2020, down from 4,145 in 20102. There are 2 city park properties here, including Cross and Strauss Park and Fowler Park3. Perry South has 35 sets of city owned public steps, 1,927 steps in all; the longest, Rolla St from Irwin Ave to Yale St, has 2324.

Perry South by the numbers

2places to eat and drink
100%independent
0with a full bar
0with a patio
2listings per sq mi
0.91square miles of land

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

Listings by category

Sandwiches & delis1Coffee & cafes1

Nearest places to eat

With only 2 listings inside the boundary, these are the closest directory listings just outside Perry South, by straight line distance1.

Things to do nearby

Parks and playgrounds

2 city park properties and 1 playground.

  • Cross and Strauss Park
  • Fowler Park

Source37

Public art

1 work in the City's public art inventory, including:

  • Stonehenge · James Myford

Source8

City steps

35 public stairways with 1,927 steps in all. Longest: Rolla St from Irwin Ave to Yale St (232 steps).

Source4

Getting there

Transit

64 active stops, about 18,939 scheduled trips a week, by bus. Busiest stop: Brighton Rd opp. Highwood St (556 weekly trips).

811151617

Source10 Check PRT for live times.

How working residents commute

Walk2%
Transit19%
Bike1%
Work from home15%

Percent of workers 16+, 2018-2022 estimates9.

Who lives here

3,765Residents, 2020 census (-9% since 2010)2
21%Age 25 to 449
19%Age 18 to 249
40%Homes that are rented9
31%Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher9
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 Perry 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.

BreadWorks BakerySandwiches & delisLast inspection Feb 12, 2026: Inspected & PermittedCharles Street CafeCoffee & cafesLast inspection Apr 20, 2026: Inspected & Permitted

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Perry South FAQ

How many restaurants and bars are in Perry South?

Our directory lists 2 places to eat and drink in Perry South (2 independent, 0 with a full bar), based on Allegheny County food facility permits refreshed October 28, 2026.

What kinds of food are most common in Perry South?

By listing count: Sandwiches & Delis (1) and Coffee & Cafes (1). See the full category breakdown on this page.

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

Pittsburgh Regional Transit's stop file lists 64 active stops in Perry South, served by routes including 8, 11, 15, 16, and 17. The busiest stop is Brighton Rd opp. Highwood St with about 556 scheduled trips a week. Check PRT for current schedules.

What is there to do in Perry South besides eat?

City open data lists 2 city park properties such as Cross and Strauss Park and Fowler Park, 1 public art work, and 35 sets of public steps.

Can I see health inspection results for restaurants in Perry South?

Yes. We matched 2 of Perry 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. City of Pittsburgh StepsCity of Pittsburgh via WPRDC. Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY), per WPRDC.
  5. Wikipedia, "Perry South"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. City of Pittsburgh Public ArtCity of Pittsburgh via WPRDC. CC0 1.0.
  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 Perry 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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