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Your guide to the 3 top spots in Pittsburgh's Brighton Heights neighborhood

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Published on July 29, 2019
Your guide to the 3 top spots in Pittsburgh's Brighton Heights neighborhoodCalifornia Coffee Bar | Photo: Whitney T./Yelp

Spending time in Brighton Heights? Get to know this Pittsburgh neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a barbershop to a butcher shop and gourmet market. 

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in Brighton Heights, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.

1. The Humble Barber Co.

Photo: chip h./Yelp

Topping the list is The Humble Barber Co. Located at 3598 Brighton Road, it's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting five stars out of 32 reviews on Yelp.

The single-chair barbershop is operated by Bradley Richards, who  previously owned The Vault Coffee and Tea Bar on California Avenue, according to The Northside Chronicle. 

2. California Coffee Bar

  PHOTO: huyen d./YELP  

Next up is breakfast and brunch spot California Coffee Bar, which offers specialty coffee and tea, situated at 3619 California Ave. With 4.5 stars out of 43 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite.  

The cafe is operated by two Pittsburgh-based small business owners and environmentalists, according to its website. On the menu, look for organic and fair trade beverages like its turmeric ginger latte and French press coffee. 

3. Tom Friday's Market

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Meat shop Tom Friday's Market is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 3639 California Ave., 4.5 stars out of 15 reviews. 

Trib Live named this spot one of five old-school Pittsburgh-area butchers "making the cut." This market offers fresh and smoked meat, produce and gourmet grocery staples. 


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