Spending time in Allentown? Get to know this Pittsburgh neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from an Italian restaurant to a breakfast and lunch spot.
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.
1. Alla Famiglia
Topping the list is Italian spot Alla Famiglia. Located at 804 E. Warrington Ave., it's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting 4.5 stars out of 238 reviews on Yelp.
The venue was named one of the top three Italian restaurants by the Pittsburgh City Paper. On the menu, you'll find pasta, ribeye steak and specialties, like Seafood Diavola, featuring South African lobster tail, day-boat scallops, black-tiger shrimp, mussels, crab and clams, simmered in a spicy plum tomato sauce.
2. Onion Maiden
Next up is vegan, vegetarian and Asian fusion spot Onion Maiden, situated at 639 E. Warrington Ave. With 4.5 stars out of 155 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite.
NEXTpittsburgh named this spot one of the 26 best places for brunch in Pittsburgh. Offerings include dishes like tofu croquettes with lemongrass, ginger, chutney and more. Tacos and loaded hot dogs are also on the menu.
3. Breakfast at Shelly's
Breakfast at Shelly's, a breakfast and lunch spot, is another neighborhood go-to, with four stars out of 33 Yelp reviews. Head over to 740 E. Warrington Ave. to see for yourself.
This eatery, formerly known as Michelle's Diner for four decades, was taken over by Shelley Moeller and Sean Coley in 2016, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Look for traditional breakfast plates like omelets, pancakes and waffles. There are also handheld bites, build-your-own burgers and burritos.
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