40 cheap eats places in Pittsburgh, editor-picked. the best low-budget spots in Pittsburgh: the places editors actually return to. All Pittsburgh food.
Tazza d'Oro ★ 4.8
east-liberty · 1125 N Highland Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15206
Tazza d'Oro on North Highland Avenue in Highland Park is a bike-friendly cafe in Pittsburgh. Free wifi, indoor and patio seating and a work-friendly room.
Commonplace Coffee (Squirrel Hill) ★ 4.8
squirrel-hill · 5827 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15217
Commonplace Coffee on Forbes Avenue in Squirrel Hill is a community cafe in Pittsburgh. Locally roasted beans in a warm room for work and meeting friends.
Primanti Bros (Strip District original) ★ 4.8
strip-district · 46 18th St, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Primanti Bros on 18th Street is the cheap, filling Strip District original in Pittsburgh. One sandwich with fries and slaw inside the bread is a whole meal.
Tessaro's ★ 4.8
bloomfield · 4601 Liberty Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15224
Tessaro's on Liberty Avenue in Bloomfield grills a famous burger for under $16 in Pittsburgh. A hardwood-fire burger many call the city's best.
Biddle's Escape ★ 4.7
regent-square · 401 Biddle Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15221
Biddle's Escape on Biddle Avenue in Regent Square is a work-friendly cafe in Pittsburgh. Specialty drinks and panini with a big patio and downstairs seating.
De Fer Coffee & Tea (Strip District) ★ 4.7
strip-district · 2002 Smallman St, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
De Fer Coffee & Tea on Smallman Street in the Strip District is a roomy cafe in Pittsburgh. A roastery cafe with a long tea list and space to sit and work.
Espresso a Mano ★ 4.7
lawrenceville · 3623 Butler St, Pittsburgh, PA 15201
Espresso a Mano on Butler Street in Lawrenceville is a small espresso-focused cafe in Pittsburgh. The city's serious espresso bar, meticulous and always busy.
Pierogies Plus ★ 4.7
north-side · 342 Island Ave, McKees Rocks, PA 15136
Pierogies Plus in McKees Rocks sells hand-made pierogi cheap near Pittsburgh. Order by the dozen to take home, or eat them fried at the gas-station counter.
Pamela's Diner ★ 4.7
strip-district · 60 21st St, Strip District, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Pamela's Diner on 21st Street in the Strip District serves cheap crepe-style hotcakes in Pittsburgh. A budget breakfast institution famous for its thin.
Kaibur Coffee ★ 4.6
polish-hill · 3138 Dobson St, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Kaibur Coffee on Dobson Street in Polish Hill is a neighbourhood cafe in Pittsburgh. A relaxed corner spot on the hillside above the Strip District.
Redstart Roasters ★ 4.6
east-liberty · 224 N Euclid Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15206
Redstart Roasters on North Euclid Avenue in East Liberty is a bright cafe in Pittsburgh. Carefully sourced coffee, light food and a calm room for working.
KLVN Coffee Lab (Point Breeze) ★ 4.6
east-liberty · 6600 Hamilton Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15206
KLVN Coffee Lab on Hamilton Avenue in Point Breeze is a spacious cafe and roastery in Pittsburgh. A converted industrial floor with room to work.
Everyday Noodles ★ 4.6
squirrel-hill · 5875 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15217
Everyday Noodles on Forbes Avenue in Squirrel Hill is good-value Taiwanese in Pittsburgh. A bowl of hand-pulled noodles or soup dumplings is a filling meal.
Wholey's Fish Sandwich ★ 4.6
strip-district · 1711 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
The counter at Wholey's on Penn Avenue in the Strip District fries a cheap, huge fish sandwich in Pittsburgh. A market-counter meal eaten on the strip.
La Gourmandine ★ 4.5
lawrenceville · 4605 Butler St, Pittsburgh, PA 15201
La Gourmandine on Butler Street in Lawrenceville bakes French croissants and baguettes in Pittsburgh. A husband-and-wife patisserie that opened in 2010.
Prantl's Bakery ★ 4.5
shadyside · 5525 Walnut St, Pittsburgh, PA 15232
Prantl's Bakery on Walnut Street in Shadyside has baked its Burnt Almond Torte in Pittsburgh since 1970. The cake widely called America's best.
Gaby et Jules ★ 4.5
squirrel-hill · 5837 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15217
Gaby et Jules on Forbes Avenue in Squirrel Hill bakes French macarons and caneles in Pittsburgh. Chef David Piquard's patisserie, named for his grandfathers.
The James Cafe ★ 4.5
strip-district · 2550 Smallman St, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
The James Cafe on Smallman Street in the Strip District is a modern cafe in Pittsburgh. Coffee, light plates and a clean room in the market district.
Delanie's Coffee ★ 4.5
south-side · 1737 E Carson St, Pittsburgh, PA 15203
Delanie's Coffee on East Carson Street in the South Side is a work-friendly cafe in Pittsburgh. A two-floor room with coffee, food and wifi on the bar strip.
Convive Coffee Roastery ★ 4.5
lawrenceville · 4032 Butler St, Pittsburgh, PA 15201
Convive Coffee Roastery on Butler Street in Lawrenceville is a cafe and roastery in Pittsburgh. Single-origin pour-overs in a bright corner room.
Banh Mi & Ti ★ 4.5
lawrenceville · 4502 Butler St, Pittsburgh, PA 15201
Banh Mi & Ti on Butler Street in Lawrenceville is a cheap Vietnamese counter in Pittsburgh. A crusty banh mi and an iced coffee make a fast, low-cost lunch.
Gus and Yiayia's Ice Balls ★ 4.5
north-side · 638 W Ohio St, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
Gus and Yiayia's cart on West Ohio Street on the North Side sells cheap ice balls in Pittsburgh. A few dollars buys a shaved-ice ball at the 1934 summer cart.
Banh Mi & Ti ★ 4.4
lawrenceville · 4502 Butler St, Pittsburgh, PA 15201
Banh Mi & Ti on Butler Street in Lawrenceville serves crusty banh mi and Vietnamese coffee in Pittsburgh. A quick, cheap counter on the renaissance strip.
Tip: Counter service, good for a fast lunch. Cash and card both fine.
Ineffable Ca Phe ★ 4.4
lawrenceville · 3920 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15224
Ineffable Ca Phe on Penn Avenue in Lawrenceville serves banh mi and Vietnamese coffee in Pittsburgh. A relaxed cafe with a small, sharp sandwich menu.
Tip: Cafe by day; the Unspeakable speakeasy operates from the same address by night.
Margaux ★ 4.4
east-liberty · 5947 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15206
Margaux on Penn Avenue in East Liberty is a cafe and bakery in Pittsburgh. Coffee, pastries and natural wine in a stylish East End corner room.
Scratch Food + Beverage ★ 4.4
north-side · 1720 Lowrie St, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
Scratch Food + Beverage on Lowrie Street in Troy Hill is a cafe and restaurant in Pittsburgh. Coffee by day and a seasonal kitchen by night.
Constellation Coffee ★ 4.4
lawrenceville · 4059 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15224
Constellation Coffee on Penn Avenue in Lawrenceville is a bright, minimalist cafe in Pittsburgh. Pour-overs, chemex and espresso in a calm work-friendly room.
Pierogies Plus ★ 4.4
north-side · 342 Island Ave, McKees Rocks, PA 15136
Pierogies Plus in a former gas station in McKees Rocks makes pierogi by hand near Pittsburgh. Owner Helen Mannarino learned in Poland; the potato.
Gaucho Parrilla Argentina ★ 4.4
downtown · 146 6th Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Gaucho Parrilla Argentina on 6th Street downtown grills Argentine meats over wood in Pittsburgh. A counter-order spot for grilled sandwiches.
Spak Brothers ★ 4.4
bloomfield · 5107 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15224
Spak Brothers on Penn Avenue in Garfield serves cheap pizza and hoagies in Pittsburgh. A neighbourhood counter with strong vegan options and quick delivery.
Mineo's Pizza House ★ 4.4
squirrel-hill · 2128 Murray Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15217
Mineo's on Murray Avenue in Squirrel Hill sells cheap Pittsburgh-style square pizza since 1958. Grab a couple of slices off the counter for a quick budget.
Slice on Broadway ★ 4.3
regent-square · 1107 Broadway Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15216
Slice on Broadway in Beechview runs an award-winning by-the-slice pizza in Pittsburgh. A local chain that has won national pizza competitions.
Tip: Quick counter pizza with several locations. The Beechview shop is the original.
The Enrico Biscotti Company ★ 4.3
strip-district · 2022 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
The Enrico Biscotti Company in the Strip District hand-shapes Italian biscotti in Pittsburgh. A small bakery and cafe with a brick-oven cooking class.
Mancini's Bread Company ★ 4.3
strip-district · 1717 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Mancini's Bread on Penn Avenue in the Strip District has baked Italian bread in Pittsburgh since 1926. The Signature Twist is its most famous loaf.
Madeleine Bakery & Bistro ★ 4.3
regent-square · 609 S Trenton Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15221
Madeleine Bakery near Regent Square bakes French breads and pastries in Pittsburgh. Croissants, kouign-amann and namesake madeleines on South Trenton Avenue.
Five Points Artisan Bakeshop ★ 4.3
squirrel-hill · 6520 Wilkins Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15217
Five Points Artisan Bakeshop in Squirrel Hill bakes European breads and pastries in Pittsburgh. A family bakery proofing its loaves 20 hours.
Pigeon Bagels ★ 4.3
squirrel-hill · 5613 Hobart St, Pittsburgh, PA 15217
Pigeon Bagels on Hobart Street in Squirrel Hill hand-rolls and boils its bagels in Pittsburgh. A small shop with weekend lines and a cult following.
My Sweet Lilly ★ 4.3
strip-district · 2013 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
My Sweet Lilly on Penn Avenue in the Strip District rolls Italian pastries and crisp pizzelles in Pittsburgh. Open daily 8am, closing 4pm to 5pm.
Redhawk Coffee (Oakland) ★ 4.3
oakland · 120 Meyran Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Redhawk Coffee on Meyran Avenue in Oakland is a student-friendly cafe in Pittsburgh. Bright single-origin coffee near Pitt, busy with the university crowd.
Commonplace Coffee (Mexican War Streets) ★ 4.3
north-side · 1501 Buena Vista St, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
Commonplace Coffee on Buena Vista Street in the Mexican War Streets is a cafe in Pittsburgh. A corner room on the North Side pouring locally-roasted beans.