Carleigh’s guidebook
Dog friendly!
Really great place to go when the weather is nice. Lots of outdoor space with games and food trucks!
8 min drive or 45 min walk if you're up for it!
49 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Grist House Brewery
10 E Sherman StReally great place to go when the weather is nice. Lots of outdoor space with games and food trucks!
8 min drive or 45 min walk if you're up for it!
Small taproom with lovely owners who love outdoor adventure and dogs
32 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Allegheny City Brewing
507 Foreland StSmall taproom with lovely owners who love outdoor adventure and dogs
A special neighborhood place! Great coffee service in the mornings, plus beer+cider. Big but cozy inside and outdoor patio, with a food truck parked outside most days.
11 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Trace Brewing
4312 Main StA special neighborhood place! Great coffee service in the mornings, plus beer+cider. Big but cozy inside and outdoor patio, with a food truck parked outside most days.
Just steps away!
Charming, quaint coffee shop and cafe. Vegetarian and vegan options galore. <3
16 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Kaibur Coffee
3138 Dobson StCharming, quaint coffee shop and cafe. Vegetarian and vegan options galore. <3
Dive bar, local favorite, amazing wings. Heads up: they allow smoking, and it's cash only (there's an ATM in the back).
18 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Gooski's
3117 Brereton StDive bar, local favorite, amazing wings. Heads up: they allow smoking, and it's cash only (there's an ATM in the back).
Bars
Less divey than Gooski's, with a pool table, fresh popcorn and cocktails that they take seriously :) Just a 25 min walk if you're up for it. We like to go early because it gets crowded on weekend nights.
10 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Tina's
4114 Main StLess divey than Gooski's, with a pool table, fresh popcorn and cocktails that they take seriously :) Just a 25 min walk if you're up for it. We like to go early because it gets crowded on weekend nights.
How do you even describe this wonder? Part basement dive bar, part ~gourmet pizza shop, part dance party! Whatever you're in the mood for, you'll find a spot.
40 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Spirit
242 51st StreetHow do you even describe this wonder? Part basement dive bar, part ~gourmet pizza shop, part dance party! Whatever you're in the mood for, you'll find a spot.
Food scene
Charming Vietnamese cafe with delicious coffee/breakfast/lunch. 20 min walk if you're up for it.
9 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Ineffable Ca Phe
3920 Penn AveCharming Vietnamese cafe with delicious coffee/breakfast/lunch. 20 min walk if you're up for it.
The BEST Italian food in Pittsburgh :) Counter service lunch every day, table service for dinner and Sunday brunch (you'll want a reservation for dinner, but sometimes bar seats are open).
37 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
DiAnoia's Eatery
2549 Penn AveThe BEST Italian food in Pittsburgh :) Counter service lunch every day, table service for dinner and Sunday brunch (you'll want a reservation for dinner, but sometimes bar seats are open).
Seriously great Thai food (and they'll leave out fish sauce if vegan). BYOB, and afterwards you can visit Millie's for ice cream next door! No reservations.
75 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Noodlehead
242 S Highland AveSeriously great Thai food (and they'll leave out fish sauce if vegan). BYOB, and afterwards you can visit Millie's for ice cream next door! No reservations.
Mediterranean and favorite upscale dinner place -- make sure you ask to be seated in the tent :)
47 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Casbah
229 S Highland AveMediterranean and favorite upscale dinner place -- make sure you ask to be seated in the tent :)
BBQ Taqueria, amazing tacos and the best queso in town. 25 min walk right through Lawrenceville, where you have your pick of cute shops and restaurants!
41 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
SMOKE barbeque taqueria
4115 Butler StreetBBQ Taqueria, amazing tacos and the best queso in town. 25 min walk right through Lawrenceville, where you have your pick of cute shops and restaurants!
Same owners as Di'Anoias, but no reservation required. Counter service for take-out or picnic tables right out front. Order early -- they get busy!
Pizzeria Davide
2551 Penn AvenueSame owners as Di'Anoias, but no reservation required. Counter service for take-out or picnic tables right out front. Order early -- they get busy!
Sightseeing
Pretty and safe trail for walking/running/biking
37 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Three Rivers Heritage Trail
North Shore TrailPretty and safe trail for walking/running/biking
Big, beautiful botanical gardens
202 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
1 Schenley DriveBig, beautiful botanical gardens