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Point Breeze North food guide

Salads leads the short list here: 6 places to eat in all, plus parks, transit and local history.

6places to eat
67%independent
3city parks
15transit stops
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Map: U.S. Census TIGER/Line · 6 listings · nearest shown

About Point Breeze North

Point Breeze, or South Point Breeze, is a largely residential neighborhood in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. The community was named after a tavern once located there.
From Wikipedia, Point Breeze, Pittsburgh, quoted under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Our directory counts 6 food and drink listings inside Point Breeze North's official boundary, which ranks it 42nd of 78 city neighborhoods and areas1. The most common category is salads and bowls (1), followed by coffee and cafes (1). 4 of the 6 are independent and 2 belong to chains. Most of them are on Thomas Boulevard (4 listings). Just outside, the nearest other listings are Everyday Cafe (0.4 km away, in Homewood South) and North Homewood Pizza (0.4 km away, in Homewood South).

Point Breeze North had 1,988 residents in 2020, down 3% from 20102. There are 3 city park properties here, including McPherson Blvd Strip, Thomas Blvd Planting Strip, and Westinghouse Park3. There are 2 sets of city steps4. The county's farmers market list includes SHILOH FARM STAND5.

Point Breeze North by the numbers

6places to eat and drink
67%independent
1with a full bar
0with a patio
20listings per sq mi
0.3square miles of land

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

Listings by category

Restaurant2
Salads & bowls1Coffee & cafes1Bakeries1Bars & pubs1

Main food streets: Thomas Boulevard (4).

Nearest places to eat

With only 6 listings inside the boundary, these are the closest directory listings just outside Point Breeze North, by straight line distance1.

New and changing

These Point Breeze North 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.

  • McPherson Blvd Strip
  • Thomas Blvd Planting Strip
  • Westinghouse Park

Source39

City steps

2 public stairways with 16 steps in all. Longest: Westinghouse Park (9 steps).

Source4

Library and markets

  • SHILOH FARM STAND, 7209 THOMAS BLVD · farm stand

Source5 Market days change with the season.

Getting there

Transit

15 active stops, about 7,852 scheduled trips a week, by bus. Busiest stop: Fifth Ave. at Thomas Blvd (1,152 weekly trips).

28X676971C71D748889

Source11 Check PRT for live times.

How working residents commute

Walk0%
Transit10%
Bike0%
Work from home28%

Percent of workers 16+, 2018-2022 estimates10.

Who lives here

1,988Residents, 2020 census (-3% since 2010)2
51%Age 25 to 4410
11%Age 18 to 2410
61%Homes that are rented10
76%Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher10
Spotlight picks

Picked from our directory

All 6 on the map

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

UE Local 667 East End Food Co-opRestaurantLast inspection Jul 2, 2026: Inspected & Permitted

Nearby neighborhoods and towns

All city neighborhoods
Point Breeze9 places · 8 independentPittsburgh neighborhoodHomewood19 places · 15 independentPittsburgh areaLarimer18 places · 12 independentPittsburgh neighborhoodRegent Square3 places · 2 independentPittsburgh neighborhood

Point Breeze North FAQ

How many restaurants and bars are in Point Breeze North?

Our directory lists 6 places to eat and drink in Point Breeze North (4 independent, 1 with a full bar), based on Allegheny County food facility permits refreshed October 28, 2026. The busiest street is Thomas Boulevard with 4.

What kinds of food are most common in Point Breeze North?

By listing count: Salads & Bowls (1), Coffee & Cafes (1), and Bakeries (1). See the full category breakdown on this page.

How do I get to Point Breeze North by bus or the T?

Pittsburgh Regional Transit's stop file lists 15 active stops in Point Breeze North, served by routes including 28X, 67, 69, 71C, 71D, 74, 88, and 89. The busiest stop is Fifth Ave. at Thomas Blvd with about 1,152 scheduled trips a week. Check PRT for current schedules.

What is there to do in Point Breeze North besides eat?

City open data lists 3 city park properties such as McPherson Blvd Strip and Thomas Blvd Planting Strip and 2 sets of public steps.

Is there a farmers market in Point Breeze North?

The Allegheny County Health Department's list of markets that accept nutrition program vouchers includes SHILOH FARM STAND. Days and hours change by season, so check with the market before you go.

Can I see health inspection results for restaurants in Point Breeze North?

Yes. We matched 1 of Point Breeze North'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, "Point Breeze, 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. 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 Point Breeze North. Estimates carry margins of error.
  11. 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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