Lodging
Restaurant/Amenities/Hotels/B&Bs Near the Pittsburgh Shambhala Center
Coffeeshops:
Tazza D’Oro, 1125 N. Highland Avenue, Highland Park (10 minute walk)
Coffeeshop with light salad, sandwiches, pastries
Zeke’s Coffee, 6015 Penn Avenue, East Liberty (12 minute walk)
Highland Park Neighborhood Restaurants:
Smiling Banana Leaf, 5901 Bryant Street, Highland Park
Thai Restaurant with some vegan and gluten free options
Teppanyaki Kyoto Restaurant, 5808 Bryant St, Highland Park
Japanese Restaurant, small and cozy
Park Bruges, 5801 Bryant Street, Highland Park
Belgian and American Fare
Plate and Bowl, 5904 Bryant Street, Highland Park
Healthy rice bowls, ramen, etc. Vegan and vegetarian options, BYOB
East Liberty/Shadyside Neighborhood Restaurants:
Kelly’s Bar and Restaurant – 6012 Centre Ave
Art deco dive bar/diner with really good macaroni and cheese.
Noodlehead, 242 S Highland Ave
Thai Noodles, Cash Only. Note the spice scale goes from 1-5
Dinette, 5996 Centre Ave (2nd level of the Eastside Shopping Center)
Thin crust pizzas and small plates, wine bar.
Plum Pan Asian Kitchen, 5996 Centre Ave (1st level, Eastside Shopping Center)
Curries and Sushi
Muddy Waters Oyster Bar, 130 S Highland Ave
New Orleans-style Cajun dishes and seafood
Whitfield at the Ace Hotel, 120 S Whitfield St
New American dishes served all day. Great brunch.
Paris 66, 6018 Centre Ave
Small french bistro, also has espresso and pastries
Tana Ethiopian, 5929 Baum Blvd
Family style, sharable Ethiopian dishes with many vegetarian options
Spoon, 134 S Highland Ave
Upscale American dishes with local ingredients
BRGR, 5997 Centre Ave
Fancy hamburgers. Intense milkshakes.
Mad Mex, 220 S Highland Ave
Local chain, Americanized burritos and Tex-Mex fare. Vegan seitan wings.
Casbah, 229 S Highland Ave
Upscale Mediterranean restaurant
Chipotle, 5986 Centre Avenue
Choolah, 6114 Centre Ave
The Chipotle of Indian Food
Grocery Stores:
Whole Foods, 5880 Centre Ave, open 8am-10pm (hot foods/salad bar)
Trader Joe’s, 6343 Penn Ave, open 8am-9pm
Pharmacy/Retail:
CVS, 6100 Penn Ave
Target, 6231 Penn Ave
HOTELS
Ace Hotel
120 S. Whitfield St, Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 361-3300 http://www.acehotel.com/pittsburgh#!
Hotel Indigo
123 N. Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh PA 15206
(412) 665-0555 https://www.ihg.com/hotelindigo/hotels/us/en/pittsburgh/pitgh/hoteldetail
SpringHill Suites Pittsburgh Bakery Square
134 Bakery Square Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 362-8600 · marriott.com
Hyatt House Bloomfield
5335 Baum Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15224
(412)621-9900 https://pittsburghbloomfield.house.hyatt.com/en/hotel/home.html
Courtyard Pittsburgh Shadyside
5308 Liberty Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15224
(412) 683-3113 · marriott.com
Shadyside Inn Suites
5405 5th Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15232
(412) 441-4444 · shadysideinn.com
Quality Inn University Center
3401 Boulevard of the Allies, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 683-6100 · qualityinn.com
B&B
Friendship Suites
301 Stratford Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15232
(412) 392-1935 · friendshipsuites.com
The Inn on Negley
703 S Negley Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15232
(412) 661-0631 · innonnegley.com
The Mansion at Maple Heights
5516 Maple Heights Dr, Pittsburgh, PA 15232
(412) 586-7940 · mansionmapleheights.com
Mansions On Fifth Hotel
5105 Fifth Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15232
(412) 381-5105 · mansionsonfifth.com
Additional options for travelers who need accommodations only for a night or two:
www.airbnb.com
Here is a link specific to our neighborhood:
www.airbnb.com/s/highland-park-Pittsburgh–PA
You can also try other nearby neighborhoods such as Friendship or Shady Side. This site was recommended by a member who has used airbnb in her travels.