Neighborhood guide

South Side Slopes food guide

Bakeries leads the short list here: 7 places to eat in all, plus parks, transit and local history.

7places to eat
100%independent
7city parks
39transit stops
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Map: U.S. Census TIGER/Line · 7 listings · nearest shown

About South Side Slopes

South Side Slopes is a neighborhood in the South Side area of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. The neighborhood comprises the hills from the South Side Flats neighborhood along the Monongahela River from the Liberty Bridge (west) to beyond Josephine Street (east).
From Wikipedia, South Side Slopes, quoted under CC BY-SA 4.0.

By the county permit file, South Side Slopes is home to 7 places to eat or drink, putting it 38th among the 78 city neighborhoods and areas we cover1. The most common category is bakeries (2), followed by bars and pubs (2). 100% are independently owned. Just outside, the nearest other listings are Ascend South Side (0.5 km away, in South Side Flats) and Velum Fermentation (0.5 km away, in South Side Flats).

South Side Slopes had 4,327 residents in 2020, down 2% from 20102. Green space includes Arlington Gym, Arlington Park, and Cobden Street Park among 7 city park properties3. South Side Slopes has 109 sets of city owned public steps, 4,795 steps in all; the longest, Sterling St from Mission St to Patterson St, has 3014.

South Side Slopes by the numbers

7places to eat and drink
100%independent
4with a full bar
0with a patio
10listings per sq mi
0.72square miles of land

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

Listings by category

Bakeries2Bars & pubs2
Restaurant1
Burgers1Clubs, posts & fire halls1

Main food streets: 18th Street (2).

Nearest places to eat

With only 7 listings inside the boundary, these are the closest directory listings just outside South Side Slopes, by straight line distance1.

Things to do nearby

Parks and playgrounds

7 city park properties and 5 playgrounds.

  • Arlington Gym
  • Arlington Park
  • Cobden Street Park
  • Eleanor Street Park
  • Monongahela Park
  • Southside Park

Source37

Public art

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

  • Oakley Street Mosaic Steps · Laura Jean McLaughlin
  • Pius Street All Wars Memorial
  • Saint Josephat Honor Roll

Source8

City steps

109 public stairways with 4,795 steps in all. Longest: Sterling St from Mission St to Patterson St (301 steps).

Source4

Getting there

Transit

39 active stops, about 19,395 scheduled trips a week, by bus. Busiest stop: S 18th St. opp. Wachter St (969 weekly trips).

43485154

Source10 Check PRT for live times.

How working residents commute

Walk4%
Transit19%
Bike0%
Work from home12%

Percent of workers 16+, 2018-2022 estimates9.

Who lives here

4,327Residents, 2020 census (-2% since 2010)2
43%Age 25 to 449
13%Age 18 to 249
56%Homes that are rented9
42%Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher9
Spotlight picks

Picked from our directory

All 7 on the map

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

350° BakeryBakeriesLast inspection Jul 10, 2026: Inspected & PermittedGames N AxesRestaurantLast inspection Jun 18, 2026: Inspected & Permitted

Nearby neighborhoods and towns

All city neighborhoods
South Side Flats148 places · 99 independentPittsburgh neighborhoodArlington6 places · 6 independentPittsburgh neighborhoodMt. Oliver1 place · 1 independentPittsburgh neighborhoodMount Oliver15 places · 13 independentSouth Hills

South Side Slopes FAQ

How many restaurants and bars are in South Side Slopes?

Our directory lists 7 places to eat and drink in South Side Slopes (7 independent, 4 with a full bar), based on Allegheny County food facility permits refreshed October 28, 2026.

What kinds of food are most common in South Side Slopes?

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

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

Pittsburgh Regional Transit's stop file lists 39 active stops in South Side Slopes, served by routes including 43, 48, 51, and 54. The busiest stop is S 18th St. opp. Wachter St with about 969 scheduled trips a week. Check PRT for current schedules.

What is there to do in South Side Slopes besides eat?

City open data lists 7 city park properties such as Arlington Gym and Arlington Park, 3 public art works, and 109 sets of public steps.

Can I see health inspection results for restaurants in South Side Slopes?

Yes. We matched 3 of South Side Slopes'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, "South Side Slopes"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 South Side Slopes. 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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