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Downtown Pittsburgh Local Guide: Best Bites, Attractions, and Shopping

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The best places to hang out in the 'Burgh. I am sharing my favorite restaurants, shops, activities to do, and more dahntahn so that you can find great places when you visit
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Restaurants

 
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I love the pabellón bowl, the yuca fries, and most especially their cilantro and ajo (garlic) sauce. The flavors are chefs kiss 😘
Cilantro & Ajo
 
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Our favorite local bar! They decorate for the holidays and are so friendly. The Meyer's cup special is a Pittsburgh staple
Red's Good News | Pittsburgh PA
 
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This is an excellent place for a celebratory meal or date night as it's on the pricier side. Great food, atmosphere, and creativity!
Pusadee's Garden
 
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A bit pricey but an excellent dining experience with delicious food!
One by Spork
 
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Amazing soup dumplings. Split a strawberry soju with a friend or date (if you drink. If not there are plenty of non alcohol options)
Home - Nan Xiang Xiao Long Bao
 
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Has a coffee bar making it great for a work day!
Aslin Beer Company | Craft Brewery in Virginia, DC & Pennsylvania
 
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Smooth bourbons and whiskeys with light delicious bites. A great stop before seeing a show!
Bridges & Bourbon: Best Cocktail Bar in Pittsburgh

Bookshops

 
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One of my favorite bookstores to support and shop at. Follow their socials to hear of fun events like book bedazzling!
Blythe Books
 
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They host the best bookish events!
White Whale Bookstore

Coffee Shops

 
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Our favorite morning coffee spot! They also have fun events and monthly themed drinks so be sure to follow their page.
802 Bean Company
 
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I love that they include chai in the seasonal flavors as most people forget to.
YINZ Coffee Bloomfield
 
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Some of the best coffee around
De Fer Coffee & Tea | Specialty Coffee Café & Roastery

Ice Cream

 
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Half scoops and unique flavors
Jeni's Ice Creams
 
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Classic for Pittsburgh, but get there early to beat the long line
Pages Ice Cream | Pittsburgh Ice Cream Shop

Activities

 
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Tons of fun with discounts on Sundays!
Puttshack Pittsburgh | Upscale Mini Golf, Bar & Restaurant
 
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It's still Carnegie in our hearts - great adult themed events and rotation of science features
Kamin Science Center: Home
 
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Go to the symphony! They pair it with movies now which is very cool
Heinz Hall - Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra