Pittsburgh/ Food & Drinks
Published on August 23, 2019
Your guide to the 3 most popular spots in Pittsburgh's Shadyside neighborhoodMillie's Homemade Ice Cream | Photo: Veronica C./Yelp

Visiting Shadyside, or just looking to better appreciate what it has to offer? Get to know this Pittsburgh neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from an American restaurant to an ice cream spot. 

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

1. Shady Grove

photo: elissa w./yelp

Topping the list is traditional American spot Shady Grove. Located at 5500 Walnut St., it's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting four stars out of 261 reviews on Yelp. 

This spot is known for its boozy Shady Capri Sun beverages. Other items on the menu include pork dumplings, Jamaican jerk tacos and Southern-style fried chicken sandwiches. 

2. Choolaah Indian BBQ

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Next up is Indian spot Choolaah Indian BBQ, situated at 6114 Centre Ave. With 4.5 stars out of 282 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite. 

The Pittsburgh City Paper described this spot as a "modern spin on tried and true Indian traditions, creating an approachable, casual dining experience." On the menu, look for build-your-own protein bowls, wraps and veggie-stuffed samosas. 

3. Millie's Homemade Ice Cream

photo: veronica c./yelp

Millie's Homemade Ice Cream, a spot to score ice cream and frozen yogurt and sandwiches, is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 232 S. Highland Ave., 4.5 stars out of 357 reviews. 

This dessert spot boasts another location on Forbes Avenue in Market Square. Look for ice cream in flavors of Vietnamese coffee, dairy-free mango and raspberry sorbet. 


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