Guidebook for Pittsburgh
Food Scene
Amazing Eastern European food. They are literally around the corner, serving food and drinks way late, and SUPER about allergies/dietary restrictions. All food is vegetarian/vegan but it is a favorite of myself and other meat-eaters!
72 locals recommend
APTEKA
4606 Penn AveAmazing Eastern European food. They are literally around the corner, serving food and drinks way late, and SUPER about allergies/dietary restrictions. All food is vegetarian/vegan but it is a favorite of myself and other meat-eaters!
Peruvian cuisine. One of my top 10 little-known-places-to-eat here in the city. They also have a ton traditional Peruvian art, jewelry, and fabric items for sale!
6 locals recommend
La Feria
5527 Walnut StPeruvian cuisine. One of my top 10 little-known-places-to-eat here in the city. They also have a ton traditional Peruvian art, jewelry, and fabric items for sale!
The best Asian noodle and dumplings in town. Get the soup dumplings and watch them make the noodles through the kitchen window!
36 locals recommend
Everyday Noodles
5875 Forbes AveThe best Asian noodle and dumplings in town. Get the soup dumplings and watch them make the noodles through the kitchen window!
This is the best hole-in-the-wall Vietnamese restaurant in the area. My favorite is the chicken curry but EVERYTHING is really good!
36 locals recommend
Tram's Kitchen
4050 Penn AveThis is the best hole-in-the-wall Vietnamese restaurant in the area. My favorite is the chicken curry but EVERYTHING is really good!
Some of the best Indian in Pittsburgh. It is very close to the house and they have a fresh Lunch buffet M-Sat from 11am - 2:30pm. I abhor buffets but will go to this (and only this one!) in a heartbeat. They will deliver to the house via a call-in or Grub Hub.
37 locals recommend
People's Indian Restaurant
5147 Penn AveSome of the best Indian in Pittsburgh. It is very close to the house and they have a fresh Lunch buffet M-Sat from 11am - 2:30pm. I abhor buffets but will go to this (and only this one!) in a heartbeat. They will deliver to the house via a call-in or Grub Hub.
Traditional Middle Eastern (also Thai/Indian) market with an attached eatery. While the decor is food-court-chic, the food is incredible! Also the best place in Pittsburgh to get fresh meat.
19 locals recommend
Salem Halal Market & Grill
2923 Penn AveTraditional Middle Eastern (also Thai/Indian) market with an attached eatery. While the decor is food-court-chic, the food is incredible! Also the best place in Pittsburgh to get fresh meat.
Gourmet Grilled Cheese...served with tomato soup and fries...
Enough said, right?! Also they do a Saturday & Sunday brunch that is out of this world!
10 locals recommend
The Yard
736 Bellefonte StGourmet Grilled Cheese...served with tomato soup and fries...
Enough said, right?! Also they do a Saturday & Sunday brunch that is out of this world!
Sightseeing
A cool way to get up the side of Mt. Washington. At the top there is an overlook that puts you higher than the tall towers in our downtown business district. An amazing view of the 3 rivers!
31 locals recommend
Duquesne Incline at Upper Station
1215 Grandview AveA cool way to get up the side of Mt. Washington. At the top there is an overlook that puts you higher than the tall towers in our downtown business district. An amazing view of the 3 rivers!
A beautiful botanical garden. It is mostly indoors and has both loaned and permanently installed art exhibits in the gardens. This is a burgh top 10!
202 locals recommend
Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
1 Schenley DriveA beautiful botanical garden. It is mostly indoors and has both loaned and permanently installed art exhibits in the gardens. This is a burgh top 10!
Parks & Nature
Hiking. Nature. Sports. Walking trails. Hiking trails. Workout trails (with equipment and instruction signs along the way).
Pittsburgh's parks all offer something special!
204 locals recommend
Frick Park
Hiking. Nature. Sports. Walking trails. Hiking trails. Workout trails (with equipment and instruction signs along the way).
Pittsburgh's parks all offer something special!
Drinks & Nightlife
They make their own cider and it is INCREDIBLE! Grab a bottle to enjoy in the cider garden and one to take home too! This is a short walk from the house.
41 locals recommend
Arsenal Cider House & Wine Cellar
300 39th StThey make their own cider and it is INCREDIBLE! Grab a bottle to enjoy in the cider garden and one to take home too! This is a short walk from the house.
Essentials
Wash and Fold Laundry Service (WORTH EVERY PENNY)
Dry Cleaning & Shirt Service
Their services are endless. They are affordable and a high quality operation!
13 locals recommend
Laundry Factory
5859 Ellsworth AveWash and Fold Laundry Service (WORTH EVERY PENNY)
Dry Cleaning & Shirt Service
Their services are endless. They are affordable and a high quality operation!
ALDI
5631 Baum BlvdAffordable Standard Option!
Trader Joe's
9020 Covenant AveHealthy Affordable Option!
Great hot bar for breakfast and lunch! 100% Organic grocery store.
137 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
5700 Centre AveGreat hot bar for breakfast and lunch! 100% Organic grocery store.
YOU CAN BUY BUS PASS CARD HERE
(and reload them online)
A great grocery store. They have all of the standard as well as healthy and kosher items. This is somewhere between the regular grocery store and something like a Whole Foods/Wegmans'.
94 locals recommend
Market District Supermarket
5550 Centre AveYOU CAN BUY BUS PASS CARD HERE
(and reload them online)
A great grocery store. They have all of the standard as well as healthy and kosher items. This is somewhere between the regular grocery store and something like a Whole Foods/Wegmans'.
THE GIFT SHOP SELLS AND RELOADS BUS PASS CARDS!
The closest hospital. They are the only UPMC hospital that accepts Highmark Blue Cross/Blue Shield insurance. In the most serious of emergencies, their Emergency department will treat an adult or stablize an adult for transport to another hospital.
19 locals recommend
Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC
4401 Penn AveTHE GIFT SHOP SELLS AND RELOADS BUS PASS CARDS!
The closest hospital. They are the only UPMC hospital that accepts Highmark Blue Cross/Blue Shield insurance. In the most serious of emergencies, their Emergency department will treat an adult or stablize an adult for transport to another hospital.
Nearest Adult AHN/Highmark Hospital. This hospital accepts Highmark insurance and most others. AVOID this hospital if you have UPMC insurance.
6 locals recommend
West Penn Hospital
4800 Friendship AveNearest Adult AHN/Highmark Hospital. This hospital accepts Highmark insurance and most others. AVOID this hospital if you have UPMC insurance.
Nearest Adult UPMC Hospital. This hospital accepts UPMC insurance and most other major carriers. AVOID if you have Highmark Blue Cross & Blue Shield insurance.
23 locals recommend
UPMC Shadyside
5230 Centre AveNearest Adult UPMC Hospital. This hospital accepts UPMC insurance and most other major carriers. AVOID if you have Highmark Blue Cross & Blue Shield insurance.
Getting Around
Crazy Mocha
2 E North AveThis is the nearest bike share kiosk to the house!
The gift shop sells Connect Cards for our Port Authority bus system.
19 locals recommend
Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC
4401 Penn AveThe gift shop sells Connect Cards for our Port Authority bus system.