Where to Eat
Eating Out in Oakland
From hot dogs to hummus, burgers to bulgoki…it's served within easy walking distance of Pitt's landmark Cathedral of Learning. Download a printable list of Oakland eateries (PDF).
You might want to sample a unique local staple: a Primanti Brothers sandwich, featuring your choice of meat, cheese, what-have-you...together with fries and slaw...all between two thick slices of Italian bread. Or check out "The O"—the Original Hot Dog Shop, a Pitt student hangout for generations.
American
- Bridges Restaurant and Lounge (located in the Holiday Inn)
- Five Guys Famous Burgers & Fries
- Fuel & Fuddle
- Hemingway’s Café
- Original Hot Dog Shop
- Pamela’s
- Peter’s Pub
- Pittsburgh Café
- Union Grill
Asian & Indian
- Ginza Golden
- India Garden
- Lulu’s Noodles/Yum Wok
- Prince of India
- Spice Island
- Star of India
- Szechuan Express
- Thai Place Café
Coffee & Snacks
- Crazy Mocha
- Dave & Andy’s Homemade Ice Cream
- Eat Unique
- Kiva Han Craig
- Kiva Han Forbes
- Schenley Park Café
Delis & Sandwiches
- Pittsburgh Pretzel
- Primanti Brothers
- Uncle Sam’s Subs
Europeon & Middle Eastern
- Ali Baba
- Baba D’s
- Joe Mama’s Italian Deluxe
- Crepes Parisiennes Lucca
Mexican
- La Fiesta
- Mad Mex
- Vera Cruz