If you're looking for "Anywhere USA," don't come to Lawrenceville. If you're looking for grassroots, unique, one-of-a-kind shopping, however, Lawrenceville is the place to go! Many Pittsburgh fashion designers sell their wares in Lawrenceville, and visitors have compared Lawrenceville shopping to that in Seattle, Portland and Brooklyn. Find hand-loomed rugs, hand-poured soaps and hand-crafted cards. Also, hand-blown glass, recycled -glass and stained-glass objects and gifts. High-fashion shoes, Swedish chairs and T-shirts from around the world. Paintings, drawings and photography. Lawrenceville is the place for a one-of-a-kind shopping experience.
412.621.3171
3811 Butler St.
www.cocacafe.net
Hip but not pretentious with omelets to write home about. Great vegetarian fare, too!
412.688.8200
3525 Liberty Ave.
www.churchbrew.com
Pittsburgh's #1 brewpub, with Kobe Beef, wood-fired pizzas and buffalo burgers.
412.621.4740
3511 Butler St.
www.dozenbakeshop.com
Made-from-scratch baked goods and childhood favorites. Think cookies, cakes, pies and t BEST cinnamon buns.
412.621.4900
4104 Penn Ave.
www.brillobox.net
Vegetarian fare never had it so good, especially when paired with a juke box that rocks.
412.781.3432
5147 Butler St.
www.lawrencevillecorp.com
A local favorite—everyone in the neighborhood eats here!!
412.682.1520
4407 Butler St.
www.lawrencevillecorp.com
Super for breakfast, brunch or lunch—with frequent live music, too!
412.622.0111
3801 Butler St.
www.piccolo-forno.com
BYOB at this, one of the best Italian restaurants in the city.
412.683.4004
108 43rd St.
www.rivermooncafe.com
One of the newest and trendiest restaurants in town.
412.682.2688
4050 Penn Ave.
www.lawrencevillecorp.com
New York City, elbow-to-elbow feel to this tasty, tasty Vietnamese restaurant.