Milky Way is a cozy, vegetarian-focused kosher pizza spot in Squirrel Hill serving New-York-style thin-crust pies with generous toppings, plus a wide array of non-pizza options like falafel, wraps, sandwiches, and salads.

The Edge Cafe & Market (on Carnegie Mellon University’s campus) offers a kosher-certified, dairy-friendly café experience with a menu that includes hearth-baked artisan pizzas, freshly baked bagels with lox or cream cheese, Turkish bourekas, wraps, salads, pasta, and grab-and-go items.

It’s located in the Tartans Pavilion inside Resnik House and serves both students and campus community members looking for quick, kosher-certified meals or snacks.

Manna by Elegant Edge offers a delivery-only “ghost kitchen” style menu featuring comfort-food classics — think BBQ brisket sandwiches, burgers (including vegan options), chicken schnitzel hoagies, fried chicken sandwiches, crunchy tenders, and fries — along with sushi rolls, smoothies, and more eclectic items like chicken & waffles and poke bowls.

It aims to provide a broad selection of hearty, delivery-friendly meals out of the kitchen of Elegant Edge Catering Company, serving Pittsburgh neighborhoods like Squirrel Hill and Oakland.

Fire and Stone offers a premium dinner-style menu (available through Grubhub) on the campus of Carnegie Mellon University featuring hand-cut ribeye steaks, grilled chicken, fresh salmon, signature burgers, crispy wings, and other hearty entrees paired with sides.

It’s located in Resnik House and serves as a go-to for students and campus community members looking for a high-quality, protein-rich meal in the evening.

Eighteen is a strictly kosher café in Pittsburgh’s Squirrel Hill that offers a diverse menu including Mediterranean dishes, kosher-style sushi, shakshuka, hummus and pita, bagels with lox, and vegetarian- or fish-focused interpretations of classic deli fare.

The place pairs its food with an extensive kosher wine bar and aims to appeal beyond just the local Jewish community — offering fresh, well-prepared meals in a cozy, neighborhood-restaurant atmosphere welcoming to all patrons.

Sweet Plantain — on the campus of Carnegie Mellon University — serves Cuban-inspired dishes such as shredded beef stew (Ropa Vieja), chicken fricasé, ground-beef Picadillo, and vegetarian bowls — often served with yellow rice, black beans, and sweet plantains.

The menu also includes Cubano-style sandwiches (with turkey bacon and avocado) and several traditional sides like yuca with mojo, fried sweet plantains, and arroz amarillо with frijoles.

Tahini by Elegant Edge serves fresh Mediterranean-style fare at Carnegie Mellon University’s campus, offering pita sandwiches, shawarma (meat or eggplant/vegan), falafel, hummus and couscous bowls, and a variety of salads and sides.
The restaurant is certified kosher and Halal-friendly, making it a go-to for students seeking vegetarian, vegan, or kosher Middle-Eastern meals on campus.

Bunny Bakes is a cozy, inclusive bakery-café in Squirrel Hill that serves specialty coffees, lattes, teas and a variety of fresh baked goods — from cookies and muffins to brownies, cinnamon buns, and gluten-free/dairy-free options.

What makes it special is its mission: it’s run by Friendship Circle and staffed by people of varying abilities. The shop is thoughtfully designed to be fully accessible, providing a welcoming space for community members and offering meaningful employment and training opportunities.

Pigeon Bagels brings handmade, kettle-boiled bagels to Pittsburgh’s Squirrel Hill neighborhood — with classic options like everything, sesame, poppy and garlic/sea-salt, paired with a variety of shmears or sandwich fixings such as lox, vegan carrot lox, whitefish, hummus, and veggie toppings.

Everything at Pigeon Bagels is kosher certified, and the shop partners with Redhawk Coffee for drinks, making it a go-to for fresh bagels + good coffee in a small, cozy take-out spot.

Zebra Lounge — located on the first floor of the College of Fine Arts at Carnegie Mellon University — serves as a cozy, artsy coffeehouse offering locally roasted coffee and espresso drinks alongside freshly baked pastries, a bagel bar (with lox, cream cheese, and veggie options), sushi, sandwiches, salads, and grab‑and‑go meals.

It’s a popular spot for students or campus visitors — ideal for breakfast, lunch, or an afternoon study break — with a friendly vibe and a varied kosher/halal‑certified menu that mixes casual café fare with quick meals.

Dunkin' (on the corner of Forbes Ave & Shady Ave in Squirrel Hill) offers a full kosher‑certified take on the classic donut & coffee chain, serving donuts, bagels, bakery items, coffees and breakfast sandwiches under kosher supervision by the Vaad Harabonim of Greater Pittsburgh.

Community members who want everyday coffee, classic breakfast or snack items — from plain and glazed donuts to vegetarian/egg‑and‑cheese sandwiches, hash browns, bagels, and hot or iced coffee — love this Dunkin’ without compromising their dietary restrictions.

Giant Eagle Kosher Bakery in Squirrel Hill offers a fully kosher‑certified Pareve bakery inside the local Giant Eagle supermarket, producing breads, cookies, cakes and other baked goods in‑store under supervision from the Vaad Harabanim of Greater Pittsburgh.

It’s a convenient one‑stop for kosher‑observant shoppers — providing everyday bakery staples, challah and baked goods that align with dietary restrictions, especially useful for shoppers wanting kosher options right in their local grocery.

Nothing Bundt Cakes in the Shadyside area offers a variety of freshly baked, kosher‑dairy bundt‑style cakes certified under the supervision of the Vaad Harabonim — from individual “Bundtlets” and “Bundtinis” to larger 8″ and 10″ cakes, all topped with their signature cream‑cheese frosting.

They’re popular for celebrations or desserts and also provide kosher‑dairy catering or take‑out services for birthdays, holidays, and other gatherings.

Custom certified kosher cake pops, chocolate treats, decorated cookies, cupcakes, gift boxes and more! Delivers local or can ship!

Kosher dairy bakery, the only kosher Costco bakery in Pennsylvania!

Bruster's Real Ice Cream, with locations in Squirrel Hill and Shadyside, offers hand‑crafted, small‑batch ice cream made fresh daily — featuring dozens of rotating flavors plus non‑dairy oat‑milk, sherbet and sorbet options, as well as sundaes, waffle cones, milkshakes, and ice cream cakes.

The shops aim to be community‑friendly and inclusive — both locations are kosher‑certified under local supervision, and the Squirrel Hill store, in particular, was designed to feel like a neighborhood gathering spot with good access, seating and a welcoming atmosphere.

Rita's Italian Ice in Squirrel Hill offers a kosher‑certified dessert spot serving freshly made Italian ices, creamy frozen custard, layered “gelati,” sundaes, milkshakes, and ice‑cream‑and‑custard blends.

It’s a go‑to for families and anyone craving a sweet, refreshing treat — with mix‑ins, rotating ice flavors, and customizable desserts under kosher supervision.

Murray Avenue Kosher offers a full‑service kosher grocery, deli, and catering operation — providing fresh meats, dairy, bakery items, kosher wines, and a deli counter with hot and cold prepared foods.

Their catering services include deli platters, lox & bagel trays, fresh fruit and dessert trays, and other ready-to-serve meals — useful for events, holiday meals (like Passover), or shiva and family gatherings.

Elegant Edge Catering offers full‑service kosher catering for everything from small drop‑offs to large weddings, corporate events, and social gatherings — providing flexible service whether you need food for one or for hundreds.

Their menu includes a wide range of options — from deli trays, sandwiches, salads, and dessert platters to full‑scale multi‑course meals — all prepared under strict kosher supervision by a trained culinary staff.

Deena's Dishes offers full‑service kosher catering for events of all sizes — from intimate dinners for two to large gatherings of up to 800 guests.

They provide a versatile menu (buffets, plated meals, desserts, specialty cakes, vegan/gluten‑free and non‑dairy options) suitable for weddings, bar/bat mitzvahs, holiday meals, shiva meals, corporate dinners, and other private or community events.