Morningside’s quaint, residential streets are sandwiched between Highland Park and Stanton Heights and stretch along the Allegheny River. When I stopped by the local coffee shop, there was a bevy of older men smoking cigars and sipping their morning brew. I asked if they’re regulars and one responded: “We come here every day and talk about things that happened 50 years ago.”
Eat & Drink
Ka-Fair Coffee & Cakery is a sweet little shop on Chislett Street that serves coffee, tea, and smoothies alongside breakfast and lunch bites like quiche, crumpets, and salads. Don’t pass on their desserts like the honey corn cake.
If you’re looking for some unpretentious digs, The Bulldog Pub on Morningside Avenue is great for craft beers, “sammitches,” and wings.
Inside Firecracker Fabrics on Chislett Street. (Francesca Dabecco / City Cast Pittsburgh)
Shop Local
Whether you’re looking for patterns, supplies, or apparel fabric, Firecracker Fabrics offers a variety of materials to meet your sewing needs. Plus, you can meet fellow creatives at their upcoming maker hangs.
And while you can’t buy chocolates on site, Lux Artisan Chocolates is based in Morningside, and their classic-meets-adventurous flavors make the perfect gift for any occasion. Head to their online shop for these small-batch beauties.
Morningside highlighted on the Pittsburgh neighborhood map. (City of Pittsburgh)
Go, See, Do!
Attached to Firecracker Fabrics, you’ll find Cut & Sew. They offer a variety of sewing lessons and a sewing summer camp for kids, too.
Want to get outside? Traverse the neighborhood’s eight distinct flights of city steps along Gallatin Street, Jancey Street, Morningside Avenue, and others. Find more info from Pittsburgh stairs expert Laura Zurowski, aka Mis.Steps.
