New in the 412 in 2026: New Businesses, Events, and More in Pittsburgh

Everything new in one place

Pittsburgh is constantly changing and evolving, a tradition that started when our steel mills turned to technology hubs and beyond. We welcome the new while celebrating where we've come from and looking forward to where we go from here.

Here's everything new that came or is coming to Pittsburgh this year:

FOOD & DRINK

  • Foxhole Tavern - Opened November 2025
    • This bar, right in the heart of Aspinwall, features a cozy interior and some of the best steak you'll ever have.
  • Pre Amp Coffee Studio - Opened November 2025
    • This new coffee shop in the heart of Squirrel Hill features a retro vibe, bar-style seating, and vinyl records constantly spinning.
  • Sea Monkey - Opened December 2025
    • This new spot in the Strip District is great for upscale sips and lowkey vibes.
  • Creative Chem Co. Coffee & Coworking - Opened December 2025
    • This former chemical plant in Bloomfield is now one part coffee shop, one part coworking space, and one part maker space.
  • The Roaming Bean - Opened January 2026
    • The beloved Pittsburgh coffee shop on four wheels now also has a permanent home in the Strip District
  • Cork & Crust - Opened January 2026
  • The Soft Spot - Opened February 2026
    • A new sapphic coffee shop located on the Garfield side of Penn Avenue
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EVENTS

  • Pittsburgh Book Festival
    • The Greater Pittsburgh Festival of Books has been reimagined at Pittsburgh Book Festival for 2026
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Taylor Spirito

SHOPPING

  • Passionate Pages - Opened January 2026
    • Romance-exclusive bookstore in Lawrenceville
  • DooBoo
    • Asian stationery store in East Liberty

Did we miss a new business in the Pittsburgh area? Let us know here.

Taylor S.

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Taylor S.

Content Development Manager

A friendly neighborhood Pittsburgh transplant. Probably at book club, a local coffee shop or thrift store. Tell your pet I said hi.

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