Five Points Artisan Bakeshop is one of The 15 Best Places for Hidden Spots in Pittsburgh.

1. Five Points Artisan Bakeshop

8.8
6518 Wilkins Ave (Wilkins Ave and Beechwood Blvd), Pittsburgh, PA
Bakery · 8 tips and reviews

Kostas P.Kostas Pelechrinis: A hidden gem of a bakery! High quality, fresh bread and a good selection of pastries and sandwiches. Be aware that there is not a lot of space for sitting in and enjoying a pastry or a sandwich.

Alexandre M.Alexandre Munhoz: Best bread in town. Highly recommend it. Same level as any good bakery in France or Italy.

Cristiana R.Cristiana Rodrigues: Bread paradise!

Adda Coffee & Tea House is one of The 15 Best Places for Hidden Spots in Pittsburgh.

2. Adda Coffee & Tea House

200 S Highland Ave, Pittsburgh, PA
Coffee Shop · Shadyside · 16 tips and reviews

Jake R.Jake Rubenstein: hidden gem of a coffee/tea house. interesting menu, cute indoor seating, really great staff. the matcha latte was the best I've ever had!

Ben L.Ben Lichtman: Great masala chai latte! Very light and foamy.

Sunil D.Sunil Doshi: They brew with delicious, sweet coffee from California's Verve Roasters.

Stinky's Bar and Grill is one of The 15 Best Places for Hidden Spots in Pittsburgh.

3. Stinky's Bar and Grill

8.6
4901 Hatfield St, Pittsburgh, PA
Dive Bar · Central Lawrenceville · 14 tips and reviews

Chris S.Chris Smith: Stinky's is a great hidden gem in Lawrenceville... one of the best Pittsburgh wing spots too...

Shawn C.Shawn Cloonan: The Big Skunk is easily one of the best sandwiches in Pittsburgh.

Matthew J.Matthew Jessey: Best wings I've had in Pitt since I've been here being having come from Buffalo NY.

Smiling Banana Leaf is one of The 15 Best Places for Hidden Spots in Pittsburgh.

4. Smiling Banana Leaf

8.6
5901 Bryant St (at N. Euclid Ave.), Pittsburgh, PA
Thai Restaurant · Highland Park · 37 tips and reviews

RashadRashad: Lovely spot to have some of the best Thai food in the The burgh very good customer service clean place also its a hidden gem

CynthiaCynthia: The spicy noodles with chicken are delicious and great to warm up with on a cold winter day

zak l.zak lantz: try the pad Thai or pineapple fried rice !! divine :)

The Commoner is one of The 15 Best Places for Hidden Spots in Pittsburgh.

5. The Commoner

8.4
620 William Penn Pl, Pittsburgh, PA
American Restaurant · Fifth and Forbes Corridor · 37 tips and reviews

Michele R.Michele Richards: Absolutely delicious. Had the oysters to start, the salmon entree (Jon had the lamb shank), and we finished it off w the cheese plate. The champagne cocktail was also amazing. Great hidden treasure.

Mollie G.Mollie Gannon: Terrific atmosphere & very good service. Brisket sandwich was great.

Glynnis S.Glynnis Schliffka: The burger was delicious!! The almond sponge cake and s’mores dessert were a good choice ending to the dinner. 😋

The Exchange is one of The 15 Best Places for Hidden Spots in Pittsburgh.

6. The Exchange

7.2
1709 E Carson St, Pittsburgh, PA
Toy Store · Southside Flats · 4 tips and reviews

Mike T.Mike Timko: I love this place. The CDs almost seem endless, spanning from death metal, punk, hardcore, rap, to reggae. A true hidden gem on the south side.

Melinda K.Melinda Krueger: good place to buy used DVD's! Read more.

Ezra S.Ezra Sherman: I come to Pittsburgh twice a year to visit family and going to the Exchange is always one of the highlights of the trip. No offense to my in-laws.

S. W. Randall Toyes & Giftes is one of The 15 Best Places for Hidden Spots in Pittsburgh.

7. S. W. Randall Toyes & Giftes

7.6
630 Smithfield St, Pittsburgh, PA
Toy Store · Fifth and Forbes Corridor · 7 tips and reviews

ConnorConnor: A hidden gem on Smithfield St. The best/coolest Toy Store I've ever been in. 3 stories. Definitely check it out.

Daniele N.Daniele Niro: Such a cool store. Has antique toys and toys that you can't find in any other toy store plus it has 3 floors!

Allen V.Allen Vogliano: Best Christmas tradition. Amazing old style toys, ornaments and collectibles.

West Park is one of The 15 Best Places for Hidden Spots in Pittsburgh.

8. West Park

7.4
W. Ohio Street, Pittsburgh, PA
Park · Allegheny Center · 8 tips and reviews

Kristen J.Kristen Jeffery: Hidden gem!! Stop here when you visit the area!

Hannah H.Hannah H.: Check out the kayaks in Lake Elizabeth offered in summer by Venture Outdoors.

Patrick R.Patrick Rieger: Wonderful place to watch trains! The line is Norfolk Southern's Fort Wayne Line but you will also see the Allegheny Valley Railroad and Amtrak.

The Enrico Biscotti Co. is one of The 15 Best Places for Hidden Spots in Pittsburgh.

9. The Enrico Biscotti Co.

8.4
2022 Penn Ave (at 21st St), Pittsburgh, PA
Bakery · Strip District · 28 tips and reviews

Ryan C.Ryan Campbell: One of the coolest food experiences I've ever had. Anywhere. Period. Find this hidden gem and you certainly will not be disappointed.

Alicia T.Alicia Thompson: Delicious Italian pastries and very good brick oven pizza!

Carlos A.Carlos Alejandre: Best biscottis in Pittsburgh!

Chengdu Gourmet is one of The 15 Best Places for Hidden Spots in Pittsburgh.

10. Chengdu Gourmet

8.3
5840 Forward Ave, Pittsburgh, PA
Szechuan Restaurant · Squirrel Hill South · 7 tips and reviews

Sunil D.Sunil Doshi: A real hidden gem. The best Szechuan food I have had in Pittsburgh. Order from the "other" menu. It has helpful photos to make up for the bad translations!

Angela W.Angela Wen: Great Sichuan food. Braised fish with vegetables (shui zhu yu) is authentic as it gets!

Michael S.Michael Siegel: The best Sichuan cuisine in Pittsburgh at the moment. Reminds me of fond memories of Hot Kitchen on the LES in NYC. The Chengdu Beef is sublime. The Snow Pea Leaves are a rare treat.

Hofbräuhaus Pittsburgh is one of The 15 Best Places for Hidden Spots in Pittsburgh.

11. Hofbräuhaus Pittsburgh

8.4
2705 S Water St (at S 27th St), Pittsburgh, PA
German Restaurant · Southside Flats · 196 tips and reviews

Andra Z.Andra Zapartan: I just discovered their terrace that is not facing the river and it's great if a quiet night is what you want. Hidden gem :)

Tommy C.Tommy Carlile: Get the schnitzel cordon blue for the entree and pretzels with beer cheese as the appetizer all the beer is top notch

Megan I.Megan Irvine: German food and beer, and lot's o' happy people.

West End Overlook is one of The 15 Best Places for Hidden Spots in Pittsburgh.

12. West End Overlook

8.6
Pittsburgh, PA
Park · Elliot · 9 tips and reviews

Jordan M.Jordan Morley: Great shots at night and great place to watch the sun rise

Jayson K.Jayson K: Pretty cool spot

Alex A.Alex Anderson: This place has one of the best views of pittsburgh especially when all of the city lights come on

Las Velas Mexican Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Hidden Spots in Pittsburgh.

13. Las Velas Mexican Restaurant

7.1
21 Market Sq., Pittsburgh, PA
Mexican Restaurant · Fifth and Forbes Corridor · 41 tips and reviews

Amanda G.Amanda G: Hidden gem!

Jacqui M.Jacqui McMenamin: Try to get a table by the windows so you can overlook Market Square. Also, make sure to try the queso and chips. Sangria and margaritas are delicioso!! A must try!

JimJim: try the shrimp tacos. they will change you life.

Point Brugge Café is one of The 15 Best Places for Hidden Spots in Pittsburgh.

14. Point Brugge Café

9.0
401 Hastings St, Pittsburgh, PA
New American Restaurant · Point Breeze · 64 tips and reviews

American Eagle OutfittersAmerican Eagle Outfitters: Not only is this a quaint hidden gem of a restaurant, but also the neighborhood provides great shopping boutiques as well.- Alyse, Assistant Buyer

Jessica Q.Jessica Quist: You can't go wrong with any version of the mussels, but I thought the Red Curry was the best! Get extra bread to mop up the sauce, you won't be sorry!

Jon D.Jon Dascola: Eat the mussels

Cathedral of Learning is one of The 15 Best Places for Hidden Spots in Pittsburgh.

15. Cathedral of Learning

8.9
4200 5th Ave (at Bigelow Blvd), Oakland, PA
College Academic Building · 54 tips and reviews

Charles M.Charles Moon: Secret rooms in both Early American Room and C-S Ballroom. Try to find them!

Ian K.Ian Kollmar: If you want an awesome place to study that has a good, quiet atmosphere on a weeknight, head up to the honors college and relax.

Nick P.Nick Pinkston: Go to the 36th floor (before they close at 6pm) and check out the awesome views of Oakland, Downtown, and Schenley Park.