Pittsburgh shops that support local makers & artists

City Books

North Side used bookstore that also stocks new titles from Pittsburgh-area authors.

Heads up: They can't work with Amazon/KDP-only books.

Woolly Bear Books and Gifts

Independent bookstore and gift shop in Carnegie, just outside Pittsburgh, that has stocked indie authors since opening at its current location in April 2025.

Heads up: No authors who use AI in their writing or cover design.

love, Pittsburgh

Local gift shop with three Pittsburgh locations. It's looking for tasteful Pittsburgh-themed gifts, small seasonal gifts, t-shirts, cards and prints.

Heads up: Because they get so many requests, they can't consider vendors who can't share photos of their work.

Heat Check

Second-floor Shadyside shop selling vintage, coffee, plants, jewelry, art and home goods, with a Local Goods page for Pittsburgh makers.

Heads up: Their page says they especially appreciate makers local to Pittsburgh.

Mort's Fresh & Local

Indoor local marketplace for groceries and home essentials, where everything is grown, baked, brewed, pressed or made in the Greater Pittsburgh area.

Heads up: On-site vendors need proof of insurance.

The Shop at PCA&M

Pittsburgh Center for Arts & Media's revived local-artist shop.

Heads up: No application process posted; shop phone on page looks like a placeholder (412-123-4567).

East End Food Co-op

Member-owned natural foods co-op with a 'We Love Local' program.

Heads up: Grocery focus.

Bella's Wishes Artisan Market