Markets and independent shops in Pittsburgh

34 markets, bookshops, record shops and makers in Pittsburgh.

Ranked with the travel guide's picks and well-known places first.

BuyStrip District-Lawrenceville
Allegheny Coffee & Tea Exchange
Coffees and teas, along with brewing supplies and accessories.
BuyDowntown
Arcade Shops at Fifth Avenue Place
15 shops and dining establishments housed in a glitter gold arcade.
Mon-Fri 10AM–6PM, Sat 10AM–3PM
BuyOakland
Caliban Book Shop
Buy, sell, and appraise books, autographs, photographs, printed material, and original art.
BuyOakland
Irish Design Center
Offers a wide variety of knitwear, clothing, gifts and jewelry from all over Ireland and Scotland.
Mon-Fri 10AM-5:30PM, Sat 10AM-5PM
BuyOakland
Jerry's Records
More vinyl of all genres than you've probably ever seen in one place.
BuyOakland
Kards Unlimited
An unusual store which sells novelty books, stationary, toys, etc.
BuyOakland
Kawaii Store
This little shop sells Japanese stuff. It has a lot of Choco-Cat and Totoro merchandise.
BuyOakland
La Feria Gift Shop
A gift shop selling Peruvian handicrafts, as part of the La Feria restaurant.
BuyOakland
Maggie & Stella's Cards & Gifts
Located on the Pitt campus, Maggie & Stella's features an eclectic range of merchandise including jewelry, accessories, frames, kitchenware, bags, cards.
Mon-Fri 9AM-6PM, Sat 10AM-5PM, Sun closed
BuyOakland
Maser Galleries
Much of the art is contemporary, but the collection is eclectic, including sports art, traditional oil paintings, and work by the finest national and international masters.
BuyStrip District-Lawrenceville
Mon Aimee Chocolate
Gourmet chocolate importer. Some chocolate bars cost $20-30. Will pack your bag with ice in the summer.
BuyOakland
Nationality Rooms Gift Center
A selection of gift items imported from the countries represented in the Nationality Rooms of the University of Pittsburgh's Cathedral of Learning. The inventory constantly changes based on availability and includes seasonal merchandise.
Mon-Sat 9AM-4PM, Sun 11AM-4PM
BuyDowntown
PPG Place
18 shopping and dining establishments in the stunning PPG complex.
Mon-Fri 10AM-6PM
BuyStrip District-Lawrenceville
Pennsylvania Macaroni
Penn Mac
One of the staples of the Strip, a large Italian grocery with cheese counter, wide selection of olive oils, fresh bread and pasta.
Mon-Sat 6:30AM-4:30PM, Sun 9:30AM-2PM
BuyDowntown
S.W. Randall Toyes & Giftes
An old-fashioned toy store, SW Randall is a survivor from Pittsburgh's heyday and worth a visit for its idiosyncratic collection. It is essentially Pittsburgh's version of New York City's FAO Schwarz.
Mon-Sat 10AM-5:30PM
BuyOakland
Schiller's Pharmacy
Great pharmacy with upscale bath products and cosmetic lines. Friendly staff.
BuySouth Side
South Side Works
A mixed-use area with lots of local boutiques and some higher end national chains.
BuyDowntown
Sports World Specialties
A small dusty shop holding a lot of terrific Pirates and Steelers merchandise, some of it vintage and most of it autographed by the players themselves.
Mon-Fri 9:30AM-4:30PM, Sat Sun by appointment
BuySouth Side
Station Square
An outdoor shopping and entertainment complex with a variety of shops, most of them high-end national chains.
BuyOakland
Tea Pittsburgh Margarets Fine Imports
A vast assortment of loose and bagged teas, over 400 at last count. A wonderful place to buy gifts mostly imported: teapots, chocolates, coffees, cookies, aprons, even cosmetics and corporate gift baskets. The best smelling store in Squirrel Hill.
Mon-Sat 11AM-7PM, Sun noon-5PM
BuyStrip District-Lawrenceville Not mapped
16:62 Design Zone
Stretching from the Strip District up to Lawrenceville, this arts and interior design district is the home of many antiques shops, art galleries, and specialty boutiques housed in restored turn-of-the-century storefronts or repurposed industrial buildings. Many businesses also include working studios, offering visitors the chance to see artists in action.
BuyDowntown Not mapped
Burlington Coat Factory
A large department store, bargain prices on many items, be sure to check for discounts at their website.
Mon-Sat 9AM-8PM, Sun noon-5PM
BuyOakland Not mapped
Pitt Paraphernalia
As with any college or university, check out the university's and, near the Cathedral of Learning for t-shirts, hoodies, magnets, and other souvenirs. The Pitt Shop is well known for $2.99 Pitt t-shirts while the Bookstore prides itself as being one of the largest independent book stores in the city. On the upper campus, near the medical center, a different selection of merchandise can also be obtained at the Pittsburgh Panthers Team Store inside the lobby of the Petersen Events Center. The Team Store is the only place you'll find retro "Script Pitt" merchandise.
BuyDowntown Not mapped
Target
A scaled-down version of the popular big-box retailer, which opened on the ground floor of the historic flagship Kaufmann's department store building in 2022. The ornate gold clock outside on the corner of 5th and Smithfield, forever known as the "Kaufmann's Clock," remains a popular meeting spot.
Mon-Fr 7AM-7PM, Sat 8AM-9PM, Sun 8AM-8PM
BuyStrip District-Lawrenceville
Art of Steel
Features unusual handcrafted metal and glass works.
BuyStrip District-Lawrenceville
Groceria Italiana
Bloomfield Italian store.
BuyStrip District-Lawrenceville
Kim Do Oriental Grocery
Sells Vietnamese and other Asian goods.
BuyStrip District-Lawrenceville
Labad's
Middle Eastern grocery with a small cafe.
BuyStrip District-Lawrenceville
Lotus Food
Chinese market with a wide variety of foods and home goods.
BuyOakland
S.W Randall Toyes & Giftes
806 Ivy St
BuyOakland
Shadyside Variety Store
Another variety store.
BuyOakland
Tokyo Japanese Food Store
5855 Ellsworth Ave
BuyStrip District-Lawrenceville
Wholey's
Huge seafood selection with cafe.
Mon-Thu 8AM-5:30PM, Fri 8AM-6PM, Sat 8AM-5PM, Sun 9AM-4PM
BuyOakland
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3800 Forbes Ave

Listings from the Wikivoyage guide to Pittsburgh (CC BY-SA 4.0).