During the holiday season, Pittsburgh offers a plethora of delicious food and drink options. From taquerias to coffee shops and breweries, there's something for everyone. Let's explore the various offerings and find the perfect treat for your Thanksgiving or winter holidays.

Discover Pittsburgh's Holiday Food and Drink Delights

Pear and Cranberry Delights

Commonplace Coffee is known for its delectable pies. Their pear and cranberry pie is a crowd favorite. The combination of sweet pears and tangy cranberries creates a unique flavor that is sure to satisfy your taste buds. You can pre-order this pie online by Sun., Nov. 24, and pick it up on Wed., Nov. 27 at any Pittsburgh-area Commonplace Coffee. While you're there, don't forget to try their winter drink specials with holiday flavors like egg nog and maple.Another place to find pear and cranberry treats is Jak's Bakery. They offer a plum jam roll with a hint of cranberry flavor. The combination of the rich plum jam and the tangy cranberry makes for a delicious treat. You can order this through Jak's website and pick it up at the bakery on Wed., Nov. 27 from 6 a.m.-4 p.m.

Taqueria Acosta's New Mexican Cuisine

Taqueria Acosta, a pop-up specializing in New Mexican cuisine, is set to open in the former Fat Cat Eats. An Instagram announcement teases a “tacOcat pop-up” opening on Fri., Nov. 22 from 4-9 p.m. The restaurant will also run a Taco Tuesday Toy Drive benefitting Toys for Tots. Follow their Instagram for updates on this exciting new venture.

Goodlander Cocktail Brewery's Thanksgiving Specials

Still searching for the perfect Thanksgiving pre-order? Goodlander Cocktail Brewery teams up with Stuntpig for a Stuntlander-Goodpig Thanksgiving. For $149, you can get a Thanksgiving “piggypack” that includes Stuntpig’s sage butter smoked turkey breast with herb gravy, sweet potatoes with salsa macha, leeks with gruyere bread pudding, green bean casserole, and a baked apple and ginger crumble for dessert. Goodlander provides a 32-ounce growler with a drink of your choice and a three-pound bag of “heavyweight” cocktail ice. Pre-order by Fri., Nov. 22 for pick-up at Goodlander on Wed., Nov. 27.

Millvale Free Fridge and Pantry's Food Drives

Millvale's Free Fridge, a community resource promoting food security, is running food drives for the upcoming winter holidays. For Thanksgiving, they aim to assemble 30 to 50 boxes of canned and dry goods for those without access to a full kitchen. Requested items include canned chicken, cranberry, and yams, jarred gravy, boxed stuffing and mashed potatoes, and creamed corn. Donations are requested by Sat., Nov. 23, and can be dropped off at the Millvale Community Library or Abeille Voyante Tea Co. during business hours. The Free Fridge also welcomes cash donations.

TransYOUniting's TransGiving

TransYOUniting hosts its eighth annual TransGiving. The nonprofit provides resources to Pittsburgh's trans community and invites residents to “come celebrate community, gratitude, and connection” with a sit-down feast at the QMNTY Center on Thanksgiving Day (Thu., Nov. 28) from 1-9 p.m. TransYOUniting will also offer Thanksgiving meals for home delivery or pick-up at the Center, operated jointly with Proud Haven. Register for the Thanksgiving feast or request a meal online through Mon., Nov. 25. You can also volunteer as a delivery driver, food server, or event assistant.

Two Frays Brewery's Spread the Warmth Coat and Toy Drive

Two Frays Brewery invites Pittsburghers to give a coat and get a pint. In partnership with Bloomfield-Garfield Corporation, the brewery announced a Spread the Warmth Coat and Toy Drive running through Sat., Dec. 7. Stop by the Garfield taproom and drop off a new or lightly used coat or unwrapped toy to receive a free pint. Bloomfield-Garfield Corporation also accepts cash donations through its website.

Thyme Machine's Fall Farewell

Thyme Machine evokes Axl Rose to remind us that, like the cold November rain, nothing lasts forever. The Bloomfield-based breakfast cart will close for the season on Sun., Dec. 15. In the meantime, they celebrate fall's “true final” grey and rainy form with a weekday sausage, egg, and cheese special and in-house baked goods including classic chocolate chip cookies, maple-glazed doughnuts, and cinnamon sugar doughnut holes. View Thyme Machine's hours and specials on its Instagram.

Aslin Beer Co.'s Kid-Friendly Special

Parents can take a break from cooking with a new special at Aslin Beer Co. On Tuesdays from 5-8 p.m., kids eat free at the Strip District Terminal taproom with the purchase of any sandwich, pizza, or entree. Stop by to get up to two free kid’s meals.