Looking to uncover all that Mount Washington has to offer — besides the picturesque view? Get to know this Pittsburgh neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a cocktail bar and restaurant to a bakery.
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in Mount Washington, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.
1. The Summit
Topping the list is cocktail bar and New American spot The Summit. Located at 200 Shiloh St., it's the highest rated business in the neighborhood, boasting 4.5 stars out of 121 reviews on Yelp.
"The cocktail and beer menu is extensive," wrote Yelper Cody H. "Their old fashions are the perfect balance of sweet and bourbon, neither overpowering the other. I highly recommend coming for their happy hour."
My favorite cocktail bar in the city backed by outstanding bartenders," added Dave D. "Visiting on a warm spring, fall or summer evening is perfect when they have the windows up and you can catch a view of the city."
"This cozy little bar nestled atop Mt. Washington is the perfect place for a romantic date or to meet some friends for a drink," wrote reviewer Jillian I.
2. Kavsar Restaurant
Next up is Uzbek and Russian spot Kavsar Restaurant, situated at 16 Southern Ave. With 4.5 stars out of 114 reviews on Yelp, it's a proven local favorite.
"Undiscovered gem no longer. I'm here to say Kavsar is unique, affordable, and very satisfying," wrote Yelper David B. "This is a cozy, unique place. Make sure you give it a try."
"I especially enjoyed the carrot salad, stuffed eggs, and beef dumplings," added Julie D.
"I stumbled upon this place with my family after taking the Monongahela incline up to Mt Washington," wrote Katie B. "As we were looking at the menu outside, a neighbor stopped to tell us how good the food at Kavsar was, which convinced us to go in. She was definitely right."
3. Grandview Bakery
Grandview Bakery, a bakery, is another much-loved neighborhood go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 92 Yelp reviews. Head over to 225 Shiloh St. to see for yourself.
"We've had a variety of items, donuts, cupcakes, cookies and breakfast pastries and everything has been really good," wrote Yelper Katie S. "I also love that they are open later than traditional bakeries and the parking lot across the street is very convenient for parking."
"Great selection of sweets to choose from," added Jenna W. "Fresh and delicious for every person's sweet tooth. Good prices and friendly staff."
"My favorite bakery," wrote Mingxin W. "Almost tried everything here, they never let me down."
