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Mexican War Streets Afternoon Walk

Start your afternoon in the historic Mexican War Streets, where restored 19th-century homes line the quiet avenues north of Allegheny Commons.

Best time: noneAbout 90 min

Timeline

  1. 13:00

    Commonplace Coffee

    Grab a coffee at Commonplace Coffee. It is just a four-minute walk from the anchor and opens at 07:00, making it a perfect early afternoon start.

  2. 13:25

    Yinz Coffee

    Head to Yinz Coffee for a second brew or a light snack. This café is an eight-minute walk from the Mexican War Streets anchor and stays open until 18:00 on weekdays.

  3. 13:45

    Mexican War Streets

    Walk through the Mexican War Streets to admire the fine examples of restored old urban homes. The neighborhood celebrates its unique architectural heritage, and you can check Mexicanwarstreets.org for annual house tour dates if you want to go deeper.

  4. 14:15

    Peppi's

    End your walk at Peppi’s Sandwiches. It is a thirteen-minute walk from the anchor and offers a classic Pittsburgh lunch or snack. It is open until 20:00 on weekdays and 17:00 on Saturdays.

Local tip

The streets are named for the battles and generals of the Mexican-American War. If you visit on a weekend, check the neighborhood website for specific tour times.

Check before you go

  • Commonplace Coffee is open 07:00-18:00 daily.
  • Yinz Coffee is open 06:00-18:00 on weekdays and 07:00-18:00 on weekends.
  • Peppi's is open 10:00-20:00 on weekdays and 10:00-17:00 on Saturdays.

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