Guidebook for Pittsburgh
Food Scene
Great place for delicious American fare - Salads, burgers, fish, sandwiches. My favorite entrees are the Smoked Brisket Sandwich and the Pittsburgh Salad with Steak
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Murray Avenue Grill
1720 Murray AveGreat place for delicious American fare - Salads, burgers, fish, sandwiches. My favorite entrees are the Smoked Brisket Sandwich and the Pittsburgh Salad with Steak
Quick and cheap Mediterranean food. Good choice for vegetarians. Try their Hummus or the Chicken Shishtawook Rolled Pita
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Aladdin's Eatery Squirrel Hill
5878 Forbes AveQuick and cheap Mediterranean food. Good choice for vegetarians. Try their Hummus or the Chicken Shishtawook Rolled Pita
Excellent and authentic Taiwanese food. Unique fare that is hard to find elsewhere. Must try the Pork Soup Dumplings, Baby Bok Choy with Oyster Sauce and Milk Tea with Bubbles and Caramel Pudding.
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Everyday Noodles
5875 Forbes AveExcellent and authentic Taiwanese food. Unique fare that is hard to find elsewhere. Must try the Pork Soup Dumplings, Baby Bok Choy with Oyster Sauce and Milk Tea with Bubbles and Caramel Pudding.
Berry Fresh Frozen Yogurt
1717 Murray AveFro-yo - delicious and reasonably priced!
Best pizza in Pittsburgh. I like to order mine "well done". Their Sicilian pie (thick crust) is also delicious if you're into that sort of thing.
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Mineo Pizza House
2128 Murray AveBest pizza in Pittsburgh. I like to order mine "well done". Their Sicilian pie (thick crust) is also delicious if you're into that sort of thing.
Crazy Mocha Coffee Co
5830 Ellsworth AveLocal coffee joint
Starbucks
425 S Craig StThe old standby
Diner food - Cheap, delicious, and quick. Their breakfast bar, especially on Sundays, is wonderful
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Eat'n Park
1816 Murray AveDiner food - Cheap, delicious, and quick. Their breakfast bar, especially on Sundays, is wonderful
Ramen Bar
5860 Forbes AveAuthentic Japanese Ramen
Uncle Sam's Submarines
5808 Forbes AveDelicious hot and cold subs
Dunkin'
5889 Forbes AveGood coffee and donuts. Kosher options
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers and Brews
175 E Waterfront DrChinese buffet, including all-you-can-eat sushi and crab legs (at dinner)
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Hokkaido Seafood Buffet
4612 Browns Hill RdChinese buffet, including all-you-can-eat sushi and crab legs (at dinner)
Wendy's
2237 Noblestown RdFast food, open late
Subway
418 S Craig StAlways good for a quick bite
Great Taiwanese food. One of my favorites
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Taiwanese Bistro Cafe 33
1711 Shady AveGreat Taiwanese food. One of my favorites
Took Took 98 (Thai Street Food Restaurant)
2018 Murray AveAwesome cheap Thai food. Delivery available
Pink Box Bakery Cafe
2104 Murray AveChinese bakery
Sumi's Cakery
2119 Murray AveGet the green tea cake
Coriander India Grill
2201 Murray AveGood take-out Indian
Noodlehead
242 S Highland AveAwesome thai noodles. Cash only, expect a wait
One of my favorite chinese takeout spots. I get the Shrimp Wonton Noodle Soup
Ka Mei Chinese Restaurant
2209 Murray AveOne of my favorite chinese takeout spots. I get the Shrimp Wonton Noodle Soup
Five Points Artisan Bakeshop
6520 Wilkins AveGreat local bakery
La Gourmandine
4605 Butler StAnother great local bakery
Bird On The Run
128 S Highland AveSpicy fried chicken sandwiches
Muddy Waters Oyster Bar
130 S Highland AveGood oysters and New Orleans food
Fuku Tea
3800 Forbes AveGreat boba tea
Best bagels in Pittsburgh. I usually get an Everything bagel with whitefish salad
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Pigeon Bagels
5613 Hobart StBest bagels in Pittsburgh. I usually get an Everything bagel with whitefish salad
Arts & Culture
Manor Theatre
1729 Murray AveFirst-run movies in an old school theater
AMC Waterfront 22
300 W Waterfront DrModern theater with stadium seating, IMAX, etc
Carnegie Museum of Natural History
4400 Forbes AveCarnegie Museum of Art
4400 Forbes AvePhipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
1 Schenley DriveNational Aviary
700 Arch StEssentials
Full service grocery store in Squirrel Hill. Use the Greenfield location if you're looking for the nearest one to the house
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Giant Eagle Supermarket
1901 Murray AveFull service grocery store in Squirrel Hill. Use the Greenfield location if you're looking for the nearest one to the house
Closest full service grocery store to the house - 7 minute walk
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Giant Eagle Supermarket
1901 Murray AveClosest full service grocery store to the house - 7 minute walk
Costco West Homestead
501 W Waterfront DrGood Kosher selection
Panda Supermarket
5816-5818 Forbes AveLocal Chinese grocery store
GetGo
4000 Butler StClosest gas station
Save-Mor Beer & Pop Warehouse
4516 Browns Hill RdBeer Distributor
Everything Else
PNC Bank
5932 Centre AveBank and ATM
Running trails, open fields, woods - Frick Park is a great park for hikes, mountain biking, and more
Upper Frick Park
Running trails, open fields, woods - Frick Park is a great park for hikes, mountain biking, and more
My favorite Pittsburgh park. There's a track, turf field, tons of trails, and more.
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Schenley Park
My favorite Pittsburgh park. There's a track, turf field, tons of trails, and more.
Drinks & Nightlife
One of my favorite bars in Pittsburgh. Huge beer selection, great atmosphere, and shuffleboard.
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Hough's
563 Greenfield AveOne of my favorite bars in Pittsburgh. Huge beer selection, great atmosphere, and shuffleboard.
East End Brewing Company
147 Julius StGreat local beer spot
Independent Brewing Company
1704 Shady AveAll local/independent beers
Hidden Harbor
1708 Shady AveLocal tiki bar
Shopping
Target
360 E Waterfront DrFind whatever you're looking for
Lowe's Home Improvement
690 E Waterfront DrNeighborhoods
In non-coronavirus times, this is a great place to go for an open air market, especially on Saturday and Sunday mornings
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Strip District
In non-coronavirus times, this is a great place to go for an open air market, especially on Saturday and Sunday mornings
Lawrenceville
"Hipster" capital of Pittsburgh
Mount Washington
Best views of the city