Guidebook for Pittsburgh
Food Scene
Great food in a Scottish pub that is also family friendly! Also, a good place to watch sports.
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Piper's Pub
1828 E Carson StGreat food in a Scottish pub that is also family friendly! Also, a good place to watch sports.
Our friends own this little spot where you can have a coffee, sandwich, or homemade cupcake. AND they have fantastic chocolates made right in the store.
Le Petit Chocolat & Cafe
2004 E Carson StOur friends own this little spot where you can have a coffee, sandwich, or homemade cupcake. AND they have fantastic chocolates made right in the store.
Our favorite coffee shop (owned by friends) that serves amazing coffee and baked goods.
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Big Dog Coffee
2717 Sarah StOur favorite coffee shop (owned by friends) that serves amazing coffee and baked goods.
A lunch counter where you can order yummy tacos - one of our kids' favorite places!
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Doce Taqueria
1302 E Carson StA lunch counter where you can order yummy tacos - one of our kids' favorite places!
Not just a great beer selection and a favorite of local cyclists, but also vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options!
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Over the Bar Bicycle Cafe
10301 Pearce Mill RdNot just a great beer selection and a favorite of local cyclists, but also vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options!
The name says it all - amazing! Fresh juices, homemade vegetarian and vegan fare. When Michele needs an energy boost, she picks the "After Party" juice. Try it!
Amazing Cafe
1506 E Carson StThe name says it all - amazing! Fresh juices, homemade vegetarian and vegan fare. When Michele needs an energy boost, she picks the "After Party" juice. Try it!
Fudge? Milkshakes? Yes! Check out this locally owned shop for homemade treats.
Fudge Farm - E. Carson St. (South Side)
1503 E Carson StFudge? Milkshakes? Yes! Check out this locally owned shop for homemade treats.
THE BIGGEST PIZZA SLICE you will most likely ever see...and it is tasty, too. So good....
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Benny Fierro's
1906 E Carson StTHE BIGGEST PIZZA SLICE you will most likely ever see...and it is tasty, too. So good....
Yummy breakfast place - bring your appetite and be prepared for a bit of a wait (it is worth it!)
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Waffles, INCaffeinated, South Side
2517 E Carson StYummy breakfast place - bring your appetite and be prepared for a bit of a wait (it is worth it!)
A great place for a romantic dinner - or just a special occasion. If you are here for the 1st Sunday of the month - check out their special family-style dinner series - reservations required.
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Stagioni
2104 E Carson StA great place for a romantic dinner - or just a special occasion. If you are here for the 1st Sunday of the month - check out their special family-style dinner series - reservations required.
A fantastic Mexican restaurant - check out Latin Jazz (typically on Wednesday nights from 6 to 8) and a Mariachi Band (some Sundays). One of our favorite restaurants on the South Side!
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La Palapa
2224 E Carson StA fantastic Mexican restaurant - check out Latin Jazz (typically on Wednesday nights from 6 to 8) and a Mariachi Band (some Sundays). One of our favorite restaurants on the South Side!
Soul Food! Need we say more? Okay - our favorites are the Shrimp 'n Grits, Chicken & Waffles, Chicken Dumpling Soup - and of course the Greens and the Cornbread. Beware, it is a hot spot - but the food is so worth the wait!
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Carmi Soul Food Restaurant
1825 E Carson StSoul Food! Need we say more? Okay - our favorites are the Shrimp 'n Grits, Chicken & Waffles, Chicken Dumpling Soup - and of course the Greens and the Cornbread. Beware, it is a hot spot - but the food is so worth the wait!
Where I typically go for my morning coffee! A great little cafe with amazing breakfast sandwiches. Also, check out their homemade juices!
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Delanie's Coffee
1737 E Carson StWhere I typically go for my morning coffee! A great little cafe with amazing breakfast sandwiches. Also, check out their homemade juices!
Want to eat food made from recipes around the world - go to Streets - one of our favorite restaurants. Here, you can try "street food" from all over. Locally owned, cool artwork, great vibe.
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Streets On Carson
1120 E Carson StWant to eat food made from recipes around the world - go to Streets - one of our favorite restaurants. Here, you can try "street food" from all over. Locally owned, cool artwork, great vibe.
Everything Else
Great food in a Scottish pub that is also family friendly! Also, a good place to watch sports.
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Piper's Pub
1828 E Carson StGreat food in a Scottish pub that is also family friendly! Also, a good place to watch sports.
Black & Gold Beer Warehouse
1000 Bradish StBeer distributor.
Buddy's Brews on Carson
2112 E Carson StBeer distributor with specialty selections.
Sightseeing
A wonderful view of our city! Also, for a fun adventure to take the Monongahela Incline or Duquesne Incline up/down.
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Mount Washington
A wonderful view of our city! Also, for a fun adventure to take the Monongahela Incline or Duquesne Incline up/down.
A nice day out to see the fountain and relax in the park.
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I-Point State Park
601 Commonwealth PlA nice day out to see the fountain and relax in the park.
If you want to see the city from the river trail - rent a bike (located at the kiosk on the corner of 22nd and E. Carson Street), and head down to the trail entrance below 18th and Wharton Streets. or another trail entrance at Hot Metal Street.
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Three Rivers Heritage Trail
North Shore TrailIf you want to see the city from the river trail - rent a bike (located at the kiosk on the corner of 22nd and E. Carson Street), and head down to the trail entrance below 18th and Wharton Streets. or another trail entrance at Hot Metal Street.
Parks & Nature
Schenley Park
Bike and hiking trails. Playground for the kiddos.
Frick Park
Bike and hiking trails.
Essentials
Full service grocery store that includes a wine and beer shop. Premade food, including salads, soups, sandwiches and entrees, are also available.
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Giant Eagle Supermarket
1901 Murray AveFull service grocery store that includes a wine and beer shop. Premade food, including salads, soups, sandwiches and entrees, are also available.
Rite Aid
1700 Murray AvePharmacy.
Metropolitan Cleaners
1208 E Carson StFamily owned.
Wine and liquor store - look up for the hours when they are open.
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Fine Wine & Good Spirits Premium Collection
5956 Centre AveWine and liquor store - look up for the hours when they are open.
Drinks & Nightlife
Fun bar - they also offer live music on Sundays from 3 to 6 p.m. (Check schedule for changes.)
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Carmella's Plates & Pints
1908 E Carson StFun bar - they also offer live music on Sundays from 3 to 6 p.m. (Check schedule for changes.)
Bar and Restaurant with a wonderful outdoor seating area - great place to people watch in the South Side.
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Double Wide Grill
2339 E Carson StBar and Restaurant with a wonderful outdoor seating area - great place to people watch in the South Side.
Arts & Culture
Great place to learn about Western PA history - AND to check out the Sports Museum.
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Senator John Heinz History Center
1212 Smallman StGreat place to learn about Western PA history - AND to check out the Sports Museum.