Explore Pittsburgh's Northside
Cafes & Coffee Shops
Commonplace Coffee has a special place in my heart. TJ, the owner, and Frank, the store manager, are incredible people. TJ opened the original location in my hometown, Indiana, which quickly became my "home base" as a commuter in college. When I moved to Pittsburgh, my first stop was Commonplace MWS (Mexican War Streets) right by Shannon's office. Even TJ admits it's the prettiest location!
59 locals recommend
Commonplace Coffee — MWS
1501 Buena Vista StCommonplace Coffee has a special place in my heart. TJ, the owner, and Frank, the store manager, are incredible people. TJ opened the original location in my hometown, Indiana, which quickly became my "home base" as a commuter in college. When I moved to Pittsburgh, my first stop was Commonplace MWS (Mexican War Streets) right by Shannon's office. Even TJ admits it's the prettiest location!
Cute and upscale coffee shop on Western. There's a deck with seating in the back!
21 locals recommend
Adda Coffee & Tea House
926 Western AveCute and upscale coffee shop on Western. There's a deck with seating in the back!
Attractions
Randyland's a free outdoor art exhibit! It's amazing for taking pictures. A local artist named Randy started painting and creating outside one day, and over the years this crazy and COLORFUL masterpiece became a landmark!
129 locals recommend
Randyland
1501 Arch StRandyland's a free outdoor art exhibit! It's amazing for taking pictures. A local artist named Randy started painting and creating outside one day, and over the years this crazy and COLORFUL masterpiece became a landmark!
Experimental art! Be aware there are three separate buildings; the main entrance is on Sampsonia Way by the cafe and gift shop. This place is not for everyone, and it may have inappropriate content for children depending on the exhibits, but it's awesome for art-lovers.
213 locals recommend
Mattress Factory Museum
509 Sampsonia WayExperimental art! Be aware there are three separate buildings; the main entrance is on Sampsonia Way by the cafe and gift shop. This place is not for everyone, and it may have inappropriate content for children depending on the exhibits, but it's awesome for art-lovers.
Celebrate an inspiring Pittsburgh-native! What an eccentric guy. Please note this may not be appropriate for children.
351 locals recommend
The Andy Warhol Museum
117 Sandusky StCelebrate an inspiring Pittsburgh-native! What an eccentric guy. Please note this may not be appropriate for children.
Northside has the largest aviary in the United States! This is the only place in the USA dedicated solely to birds. Great for children and adults.
153 locals recommend
National Aviary
700 Arch StNorthside has the largest aviary in the United States! This is the only place in the USA dedicated solely to birds. Great for children and adults.
One of the newer attractions on Northside. The casino offers slots, craps, poker & other table games, several restaurants & dinner theater.
104 locals recommend
Rivers Casino
777 Casino DrOne of the newer attractions on Northside. The casino offers slots, craps, poker & other table games, several restaurants & dinner theater.
This is not a traditional theater house. The space is normally set up as a thrust stage! (audience on three sides)
When I saw my friend Lydia act in In the Time of the Butterflies here, I loved it.
10 locals recommend
New Hazlett Theater
6 Allegheny Square EThis is not a traditional theater house. The space is normally set up as a thrust stage! (audience on three sides)
When I saw my friend Lydia act in In the Time of the Butterflies here, I loved it.
How do you explain City of Asylum? It's a bookstore, artist home, restaurant partner, and free event hostess. Poetry, prose, music, speeches, freedom, and everything in between.
The first City of Asylum gathering I went to was for a gospel group promoting their album. They were incredible and the space was neat (and tight). People young and old, of all different backgrounds, came to listen and sing together.
19 locals recommend
City of Asylum
40 W North AveHow do you explain City of Asylum? It's a bookstore, artist home, restaurant partner, and free event hostess. Poetry, prose, music, speeches, freedom, and everything in between.
The first City of Asylum gathering I went to was for a gospel group promoting their album. They were incredible and the space was neat (and tight). People young and old, of all different backgrounds, came to listen and sing together.
Looking for a free outdoor space to take kids? Troy Hill Splash Park is fun for little ones!
Troy Hill Spray Park
1200 Goettmann StLooking for a free outdoor space to take kids? Troy Hill Splash Park is fun for little ones!
Food & Drinks
My dad's coworker, Dr. Laura, opened a winery on Northside from his vineyard in Argentine. The small space offers a wonderful atmosphere, delightful wine, and delicious tapas!
Bar-style front for singles/couples and restaurant-style back for groups.
Refucilo Winery
907 Western AveMy dad's coworker, Dr. Laura, opened a winery on Northside from his vineyard in Argentine. The small space offers a wonderful atmosphere, delightful wine, and delicious tapas!
Bar-style front for singles/couples and restaurant-style back for groups.
My first time here was the day after I moved to Pittsburgh. I was approached on the Sunday morning train with a broken announcer by a man named Walter who wanted breakfast. This was the first place open. I had no idea where I was.
Since then, I've stepped into this space countless times - company outings, cornhole, nachos, live music, catching up with friends, flights of pumpkin beer - and I highly recommend.
47 locals recommend
Southern Tier Brewery Pittsburgh
316 N Shore DrMy first time here was the day after I moved to Pittsburgh. I was approached on the Sunday morning train with a broken announcer by a man named Walter who wanted breakfast. This was the first place open. I had no idea where I was.
Since then, I've stepped into this space countless times - company outings, cornhole, nachos, live music, catching up with friends, flights of pumpkin beer - and I highly recommend.
When I go to Bier's, I get pretzels for the table with extra cheese sauce. Lovely place for drinks!
34 locals recommend
Bier's Pub
900 Western AveWhen I go to Bier's, I get pretzels for the table with extra cheese sauce. Lovely place for drinks!
Market & Deli
Local fare and family-owned, Mayfly's our spot for quick "milk and egg" trips. They have a deli for made-to-order soups, salads, and spreads. Vegan options are available too!!!
Grab coffee, sorbet, fresh bread, and local produce here too.
17 locals recommend
Mayfly Market and Deli
1327 Arch StLocal fare and family-owned, Mayfly's our spot for quick "milk and egg" trips. They have a deli for made-to-order soups, salads, and spreads. Vegan options are available too!!!
Grab coffee, sorbet, fresh bread, and local produce here too.
Churches
Shannon and Andrew's home church! They'd love to take you no matter who you are or what you believe.
Saturdays 6PM
Sunday 8:30AM, 10AM, 11:30AM
Allegheny Center Alliance Church
250 E Ohio StShannon and Andrew's home church! They'd love to take you no matter who you are or what you believe.
Saturdays 6PM
Sunday 8:30AM, 10AM, 11:30AM
Parks & Nature
Allegheny Commons is the oldest park in Pittsburgh! It houses favorites such as the Children's Museum and National Aviary. Check out the off-leash dog area, pond, and playground. The skyline views are beautiful!
11 locals recommend
Allegheny Commons Park
West Ohio StreetAllegheny Commons is the oldest park in Pittsburgh! It houses favorites such as the Children's Museum and National Aviary. Check out the off-leash dog area, pond, and playground. The skyline views are beautiful!
Neighborhoods
If you want a safe street lined with food options, check out Western Ave. You can't go wrong here!
Western Avenue
Western AvenueIf you want a safe street lined with food options, check out Western Ave. You can't go wrong here!