Spending time in Squirrel Hill North? Get to know this Pittsburgh neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from an artisan bake shop to a Turkish kebab house.
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in Squirrel Hill North, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.
1. Five Points Artisan Bakeshop
Topping the list is Five Points Artisan Bakeshop. Located at 6520 Wilkins Ave., it's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting five stars out of 80 reviews on Yelp.
This cozy, family-owned shop offers European-style breads in the form of baguettes, multigrain and whole wheat loaves, croissants, sourdough, ciabatta and more. A selection of cookies and pastries are also available. Stop by Tuesday through Saturday for ham and cheese, tuna and seasonal sandwiches.
2. Commonplace Coffee
Next up is Commonplace Coffee, situated at 5827 Forbes Ave. With 4.5 stars out of 175 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite. Open since 2010, this was the coffee roaster's first Pittsburgh storefront; it now has several other locations, including its flagship spot in Indiana, Pennsylvania.
Start your day off with a cappuccino, latte, espresso or mocha to accompany your choice of fancy pastries. A selection of green, herbal or house-blend teas like chamomile, peppermint and ginseng are also on offer.
3. Everyday Noodles
Chinese spot Everyday Noodles is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 5875 Forbes Ave., four stars out of 577 reviews. Known for its handmade noodles, diners can watch the process in action through a plate-glass window.
Start off with appetizers like pickled cucumbers, five-spiced eggplant and golden tofu nuggets with vegetables in oyster sauce. The kitchen also serves up dim sum dishes like vegetable potstickers, rolled onion pancakes, pork belly sliders and pan-fried pork buns, along with noodle soups and an assortment of dry noodle dishes.
4. Turkish Kebab House
Turkish Kebab House is another much-loved neighborhood go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 131 Yelp reviews. Head over to 5819 Forbes Ave. to try the casual spot's shish kebabs, gyros, lamb chops and other Mediterranean fare.
"Amazing kebabs," Yelper Sirsha C. said. "Had the chicken and it was very moist and flavorful with well marinated meat. The rice was buttery and nutty and the falafel was amazing too. This is the best falafel I've ever had. The service was quick with no frills, and you can bring booze. Definitely coming back."
5. Gaby Et Jules
Then there's Gaby Et Jules, which has earned four stars out of 202 reviews on Yelp. You can find the French-style bakery, which offers desserts and more, at 5837 Forbes Ave.
This sweet spot specializes in authentic French macarons in signature flavors like Earl Grey, lemon, Nutella, pistachio, raspberry, sea salt, vanilla, almond and white chocolate basil. The bakery also offers a selection of freshly baked breads along with pastries and tarts.
