Choolaah in Pittsburgh, PA

4.4(1,697)$10–20Pittsburgh, PA
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Good value

Rated 4.4 stars based on 1697 reviews.

  • Family-friendly
  • Budget-friendly
  • Quick service

Best for / Not ideal for

Best for

  • Quick meals
  • Casual dining
  • Families
  • Large groups
  • Budget dining

Not ideal for

  • Quiet atmosphere

At a glance

Pittsburgh, PA • Price $10–20 • 4.4★
Choolaah is an Indian buffet located at 6114 Centre Ave in Pittsburgh, PA. With a rating of 4.4 stars based on 1697 reviews, this establishment offers dine-in, no-contact delivery, and takeout options. The price range is between $10 and $20. Choolaah provides a dining experience with dine-in service, alongside convenient no-contact delivery and takeout for those on the go. This Indian buffet in Pittsburgh, PA, is situated in a location accessible for various dining needs.

Good to know

  • Choolaah has a listed address in Pittsburgh, PA, so visitors can confirm the exact location before going.
  • The page includes a 4.4-star rating from 1,697 reviews.
  • Website and phone details are available for checking current menu, hours, or availability.
  • Service details include takeout.
This family-friendly Indian buffet welcomes diners of all ages. As a budget-friendly option, this buffet offers affordable dining.
Address
6114 Centre Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15206, Pittsburgh, PA
Phone
(412) 503-7797
Today
10:45 AM–9 PM
Price
$10–20
Rating
4.4 (1,697 reviews)

What stands out

🍽️Delicious food

Multiple reviewers praise the taste and flavor

👥Friendly service

Attentive and helpful staff

🌟Nice atmosphere

Pleasant and welcoming environment

⚡Quick service

No long waits

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Before you go

🍽️Dine-in available

Eat in the restaurant

🚚Delivery available

Delivery service offered

🥡Takeout available

Order to go

Not the Fastest

Score 40/100 · 3 positive signals
Quick bite score40/100
Speed signals
10/30
Grab-and-go
0/25
Budget-friendly
10/20
Time commitment
15/15
Convenience
5/10

What works

  • Fast service
  • Under $16 per person
  • Ideal for quick meals

Keep in mind

  • No takeout option

Scored from service speed, takeout options, pricing, meal format, and lunch availability.

Early Evening Only 🌇

Score 33/100 · 3 positive signals
Full night out score33/100
Late-night hours
0/30
Drinks on premises
0/20
Nightlife nearby
25/25
Entertainment
8/15
Weekend potential
0/10

What works

  • 5+ bars and nightlife venues within walking distance
  • Karaoke and nightclubs nearby
  • Cinema within walking distance

Keep in mind

  • No alcohol — you'll need to go elsewhere for drinks

Scored from closing hours, on-premises drinks, nearby nightlife, entertainment, and weekend hours.

Trusted Rating

✅ 4.4 weighted · 1,697 reviews
4.4weighted · raw 4.4 from 1,697 reviews
Highly Trusted
Review volume vs. city median1,697 / 599.5 median
02,997.5 (Rock Solid threshold)
Rating spread on Yelp
5★
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Relative share of Yelp ratings by star — bar length shows how ratings skew, not exact counts.

The trusted rating blends this place’s raw score (4.4) with the city average (4.24) using a Bayesian formula. Places with fewer reviews are pulled toward the city mean; places with 2997.5+ reviews carry their rating at nearly full weight.

Photos

1 photos

Hours & Location

Status: Hours available

Regular Hours

7 days
friday
10:45 AM–9 PM
monday
10:45 AM–9 PM
saturday
10:45 AM–9 PM
sunday
10:45 AM–9 PM
thursday
10:45 AM–9 PM
tuesday
10:45 AM–9 PM
wednesday
10:45 AM–9 PM

Pricing

Price range $10–20
Price range$10–20

Amenities & Services

Accessibility, service options, and dining details

Accessibility

Wheelchair, parking, and more
 Wheelchair accessible entrance Wheelchair accessible parking lot Wheelchair accessible restroom Wheelchair accessible seating

Amenities

Available facilities and features
Pescatarian optionsVegan optionsLimited vegetarian optionsWheelchair accessibleAccepts Android PayAccepts Apple Pay

Atmosphere

Ambiance and setting
 Casual Quiet TrendyHipsterGood for groupsGood for kids

Service Options

Dine-in, takeout, delivery
Dine_inNo_contact_deliveryTakeoutDeliveryReservationsOutdoor Seating

Takeout service is available. Delivery service is offered.

Payment Methods

Accepted payment types
 Credit cards Debit cards N F C mobile payments

Highlights

Special features
 Fast service

Planning

Reservations and groups
 Accepts reservations

Reviews

1,697 reviews

Reviews

Customer reviews available

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common answers about this buffet

What is the rating of Choolaah?

Choolaah has a 4.4-star rating based on 1697 customer reviews.

Where is Choolaah located?

Choolaah is located at 6114 Centre Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15206, Pittsburgh, PA.

How much does Choolaah cost?

Choolaah is budget-friendly. The price range is $10–20.

Is Choolaah good?

Choolaah is well-rated with 4.4 stars from 1697 reviews.

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A vibrant food district with diverse eateries, cafes, and cultural landmarks.

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16
Healthcare & Medical
11
Arts & Culture
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Miscellaneous Services
9
Financial Services
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Theatres

Kelly Strayhorn Theater

Theatre

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~0.1 mi
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Steel City Improv Theater

Theatre

5950 Ellsworth Avenue

~0.1 mi

Place Of Worships

Salvation Army

Place Of Worship

~0.1 mi
Nabhi Christian Ministries

Place Of Worship

~0.1 mi
East End Cooperative Ministry

Place Of Worship

6140 Station Street

~0.2 mi
+14123615549Website
New Jerusalem Holiness Church

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~0.5 mi
Redeemer Community Church

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~0.5 mi
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Community Centres

Kingsley Center

Community Centre

6435 Frankstown Avenue

~0.4 mi
+14126618751Website

Librarys

Ellis School Library

Library

~0.5 mi

Arts

Pittsburgh Glass Center

Art

5472 Penn Avenue

~0.6 mi
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Post Offices

The UPS Store

Post Office

~0.3 mi

Banks

Huntington Bank

Bank

6134 Centre Avenue

~67 ftSu-Fr 09:00-17:00; Sa 09:00-12:00
First National Bank

Bank

~391 ft
PNC Bank

Bank

5932 Center Avenue

~0.2 mi
PNC Bank

Bank

5932 Center Avenue

~0.2 miMo-Fr 09:00-18:00; Sa 09:00-15:00
KeyBank

Bank

5576 Penn Avenue

~0.5 mi
+1-412-665-4040Website

Atms

PNC Bank

Atm

~0.4 mi

Restaurants

Choolah

Restaurant

6114 Centre Avenue

~14 ft
Condado Tacos

Restaurant

6210 Centre Avenue

~311 ftSu-Th 11:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-00:00
+1 412-785-0600Website
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~321 ft
Patrón Mexican Grill

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Slice on Broadway

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6004 Centre Avenue

~348 ft
Woodfired

Restaurant

126 South Highland Avenue

~432 ft
Honeygrow

Restaurant

105 South Highland Avenue

~433 ft
Muddy Waters Oyster Bar

Restaurant

130 South Highland Avenue

~435 ft
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Pubs

BrewDog

Pub

6144 Centre Avenue

~116 ftMo-Th 12:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 12:00-23:00; Su 12:00-21:00
+1 412 643 4471
Lorelei

Pub

124 South Highland Avenue

~429 ftSu-Tu off; We-Th 17:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 17:00-23:00
+1-412-214-6926Website
Title 9

Pub

5997 Centre Avenue

~0.1 mi
Wallace's Taproom

Pub

123 North Highland Avenue

~0.2 miMo-Fr 06:00-10:00,11:00-14:00,16:30-23:00; Sa,Su 06:30-10:30,11:00-14:00,16:30-23:00
+1-412-665-0555Website

Fast Foods

Subway

Fast Food

6019 Penn Avenue

~304 ftMo-Sa 08:00-21:00; Su 08:00-20:00
+1 412-450-8409Website
Bird on the Run

Fast Food

128 South Highland Avenue

~432 ft
Shake Shack

Fast Food

~0.1 mi
Chipotle

Fast Food

5986 Centre Avenue

~0.1 miMo-Su 10:45-23:00
+1 412-345-5144Website
Pizza Perfecta

Fast Food

~0.2 mi
Jimmy John's

Fast Food

6425 Penn Avenue

~0.5 miMo-Fr 11:00-20:00; Sa-Su 11:00-19:00
+1 412 441 1777Website
Panera Bread

Fast Food

136 Bakery Square Boulevard

~0.5 miMo-Su 07:00-20:00
+1 412-363-5434Website

Cafes

Zeke's Coffee

Cafe

6015 Penn Ave

~434 ftMo-Sa 07:00-19:00; Su 08:00-18:00
Square Cafe

Cafe

134 South Highland Avenue

~467 ftWe-Mo 07:00-15:00
+1-412-244-8002Website
LV. Coffee Project

Cafe

124 East Commerce Way

~518 ftMo-Fr 08:30-14:30; Sa-Su 09:00-15:00
Delanie's Coffee Shadyside

Cafe

200 South Highland Avenue

~0.1 miMo-Su 07:00-19:00
Website
Starbucks

Cafe

5932 Centre Avenue

~0.2 miMo-Fr 06:00-21:00; Sa 06:30-21:00; Su 07:00-21:00
+1 412-361-1350Website
Redstart Roasters

Cafe

224 North Euclid Avenue

~0.3 miMo-Fr 07:00-18:00
+1 412 695 3667Website
Starbucks

Cafe

114 Bakery Square Boulevard

~0.5 miMo-Fr 05:30-20:00; Sa 06:00-20:00; Su 06:00-19:00
+1 412-639-9634Website
Commonplace Coffee - Voluto

Cafe

5467 Penn Avenue

~0.6 mi
+14126613000Website

Ice Creams

Milkshake Factory

Ice Cream

6000 Penn Avenue

~466 ft
Sub Zero

Ice Cream

206 South Highland Avenue

~0.1 mi
Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams

Ice Cream

173 Bakery Square Boulevard

~0.5 miMo-Th 12:00-23:00, Fr,Sa 11:00-24:00, Su 11:00-23:00

Bakerys

Great Harvest Bread Company

Bakery

6401 Penn Avenue

~0.3 miTu-Sa 07:00-16:00
+1 412 441 6000Website

Food Courts

Galley Bakery Square

Food Court

145 Bakery Square Boulevard

~0.5 miMo off; Tu-Th 11:30-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:30-23:00; Su 10:00-21:00

Dentists

Chestnut Hills Dental Pittsburgh Shadyside

Dentist

~0.1 mi
Omni Dental Shadyside

Dentist

~0.1 mi
Youth Smiles Dental Center

Dentist

~0.2 mi
Atlas Dental Specialists - Shadyside

Dentist

~0.4 mi
Premier Family Dentistry Of Pittsburgh

Dentist

~0.5 mi
Dental Medicine Institute

Dentist

~0.5 mi
Pittsburgh Dentistry

Dentist

~0.5 mi
Winning Smiles Pediatric Dental Care

Dentist

~0.5 mi

Veterinarys

Banfield Pet Hospital

Veterinary

6401 Penn Avenue

~0.4 miMo-Sa 08:00-18:00
+1-412-362-0534Website

Doctors

Prizant Dermatology

Doctors

~0.4 mi
+1-412-363-7546Website

Clinics

UPMC St. Margaret Bloomfield-Garfield Family Health Center

Clinic

5475 Penn Avenue

~0.6 mi

Garden Centres

Garden Resource Center - Grow Pittsburgh

Garden Centre

147 Putnam Street

~0.6 miWe 15:00-19:00; Fr 15:00-19:00; Sa 11:00-15:00
+1-412-362-4769 x215Website

Hairdressers

Great Clips

Hairdresser

6021 Centre Avenue

~241 ft
sola salon

Hairdresser

~0.2 mi
Damian

Hairdresser

5713 Centre Avenue

~0.5 miMo-Sa 09:00-17:00; Tu-Th 09:00-20:00
+1-412-661-7000Website

Marketplaces

Jamil's Global Village

Marketplace

6024 Penn Avenue

~287 ft

Beautys

Meridian Nail Bar

Beauty

~0.1 mi
Kim Nails

Beauty

208 South Highland Avenue

~0.1 mi

Massages

Centre Ave. Massage & Spa

Massage

5701 Centre Avenue

~0.6 miMo-Sa 09:00-18:00; Tu-Th 09:00-20:00
+1-412-661-7724Website

Fountains

Mellon Park Spray Park

Fountain

~0.6 mi

Charging Stations

Tesla Supercharger

Charging Station

5550 Centre Avenue

~0.6 mi24/7
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Fitness Centres

Fitness Factory

Fitness Centre

212 South Highland Avenue

~0.1 mi
LA Fitness

Fitness Centre

6425 Penn Avenue

~0.5 miMo-Fr 05:00-22:00; Fr 05:00-21:00; Sa-Su 08:00-18:00
+1 412 204 0055Website

Parks

Kenmawr Field

Park

~0.3 mi

Nightclubs

5801

Nightclub

5801 Ellsworth Avenue

~0.5 mi

Mobile Phones

AT&T

Mobile Phone

6124 Centre Avenue

~35 ftMo-Fr 10:00-19:00; Su 11:00-18:00
+1 412 436 3717
Verizon

Mobile Phone

6010 Penn Avenue

~433 ft
Website

Pastrys

Cinnaholic

Pastry

6168 Centre Avenue

~209 ftSu-Th 10:00-20:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-21:00
+1-412-587-5099Website

Opticians

Warby Parker

Optician

6016 Penn Avenue

~343 ftMo-Sa 11:00-18:00; Su 12:00-18:00
+1 412-567-1046Website

Clothes

Bonobos

Clothes

6012 Penn Avenue

~386 ft
Rochella's

Clothes

222 South Highland Avenue

~0.2 mi
Free People

Clothes

6425 Penn Avenue

~0.5 miMo 12:00-17:00; Tu-Sa 10:00-19:00; Su 12:00-17:00
+1 412 665 4680Website
Anthropologie

Clothes

6425 Penn Avenue

~0.5 miSu 11:00-17:00, Mo-We 10:00-19:00, Th-Sa 10:00-08:00
+1 412 441 2302Website

Charitys

Goodwill

Charity

5993 Centre Avenue

~0.1 mi

Car Repairs

Bastone Auto Service

Car Repair

235½ Carron Street

~0.2 mi07:00-17:00
+1-412-361-3554
Midas

Car Repair

5914 Station Street

~0.3 mi

Alcohols

Fine Wine & Good Spirits

Alcohol

5956 Centre Avenue

~0.2 miSu 11:00-19:00, Mo-Sa 09:00-22:00
+1-412-204-8002

Chemists

Walgreens

Chemist

~0.2 mi

Travel Agencys

American Automobile Association

Travel Agency

5900 Baum Boulevard

~0.2 mi
+1 412-365-7196

Conveniences

R Market

Convenience

256 South Highland Avenue

~0.2 mi
Farm Fresh Halal market

Convenience

226 North Negley Avenue

~0.5 mi
+14123621111

Bicycle Rentals

POGOH - Shady Avenue & Ellsworth Avenue

Bicycle Rental

~0.1 mi24/7
Website
POGOH - Penn Avenue & South Whitfield Street

Bicycle Rental

~0.1 mi24/7
Website
POGOH - Pierce Street & Summerlea Street

Bicycle Rental

~0.5 mi24/7
Website
POGOH - Penn Avenue & Putnam Street (Bakery Square)

Bicycle Rental

~0.5 mi24/7
Website
POGOH - South Negley Avenue & Centre Avenue

Bicycle Rental

~0.6 mi24/7
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Fuels

Sunoco

Fuel

514 North Highland Avenue

~0.4 mi
+1 412-404-8255Website