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.”
Get A Good Breakfast
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.
Bulldog Pub in Morningside dates back to the Prohibition era. (Zack Durkin / City Cast Pittsburgh)
Cheer With Neighbors
Want a fun spot to watch a World Cup game? Head to The Bulldog Pub on Morningside Avenue, named after the legendary Bulldogs youth football team of the 1950s-1970s. This unpretentious bar is great for craft beers, “sammitches,” wings … and feeding your soccer obsession. Televisions line the wall so everyone has a great view, and the energy is unmatched as you’re standing shoulder to shoulder with fellow fans.
Inside Firecracker Fabrics on Chislett Street. (Francesca Dabecco / City Cast Pittsburgh)
Shop Local & Get Crafty
Whether you’re looking for patterns, supplies, or textiles, Firecracker Fabrics offers a variety of materials to meet your sewing needs. Follow their Instagram to stay up to date on offers like scissor sharpening and other services. Want to sew but don’t know how? Take a class with Cut and Sew Studio nearby on Chislett Street.
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.
