Had to stop by the award-winning friendliest bookstore in Pennsylvania -- White Whale Bookstore…read more(ranked 71st in the country!!) Not only do they have an incredible book selection, but there's also a cozy coffee + tea shop attached Huge shoutout to Luis (GM!) for helping me pick the perfect latte -- I went with the banana bread latte (on the menu until the end of the month, so don't miss it!) They truly prioritize community, host events, and create such a welcoming vibe. Definitely check out their website for upcoming happenings!

Great bookstore with a wide variety of genres, but the cafe is what really makes it special!…read more Loved the honey nut latte which is very comforting and fall-like, super great place to grab a drink and browse, also with a little seating area too, you can get a book and immediately start reading which I love!

Food was great, service was great. I loved the artwork on the walls. Really nice placeread more

Cute place, coffee was ok. My food looked good, but the eggs were cold! Husband liked his waffle…read moreand eggs, but the home fries were also cold. Was busy, but there were empty tables so there was no reason for the cold breakfast

Great vibe, spacious seating options as well. While I'm not a huge coffee drinker my husband and…read moreson are, they enjoyed their coffee immensely. I loved my sweet treat and they had a very excellent selection. Specifically there was a devils food moon style pie filled with a homemade chocolate buttercream. Wow! Was absolutely delicious. I'd go back just for that snack.

Great coffee and very friendly service that gave me other options after I ordered which never…read morehappens, that was a great experience! Great spot for 1st dates, working and just your average chilling needs.

Fantastic tea shop! Terrific variety, and the owner is incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and…read morepatient. I've been trying to cut down on caffeine, and she mentioned a rooibos tea; when I said that I really didn't care for the taste of rooibos, she asked me if I knew about green rooibos - and I hadn't. It tastes completely different from red rooibos, and it's the basis of two tea blends that I bought to try - Citrus Rose (lovely, and well balanced) and Lemon Tisane (which is so delicious that I suspect I'll be drinking it daily from now on). As another reviewer mentioned, you can buy any quantity of tea, and each bag is marked with the water temperature and the steeping time that tea requires. (Please realize that this is primarily a shop that sells tea and herbs; it's not a sit down place.)

A natural tea and spices shop. The staff is very knowledgeable and offers you the ability to ask…read morequestions and sniff the products before deciding which tea is best for your palette.

Constellation came highly recommended from a couple very reputable sources but I've now been twice…read moreand very disappointed both times. The first time I ordered an espresso beverage with the light roast option and what I received did not taste anything close to light. Both visits, staff were cold and acted annoyed with the questions I had about their beans/coffee offerings. I would recommend klvn and ghost coffee as superior alternatives. Was really hoping to like this cafe.

Constellation is one of my two favorite cafes in Pittsburgh, along with Espresso a Mano. While I…read morethink Espresso a Mano has the better espresso drinks,* Constellation has fantastic pour over: You won't find a better selection of high-end coffee beans anywhere else in Pittsburgh, and no other cafe in the city comes close. The bean offerings are always excellent, varied, and carefully curated. Selecting among them may feel intimidating, but the baristas are very knowledgeable and helpful. If you don't have much or any experience with pour over coffee, you should make sure to ask them for suggestions, and they will guide you towards a good selection. If you are coffee snob with a rotating selection of extra-light beans on your kitchen counter... well you should still chat with the baristas and they can tell you all about what they offer, what tasting notes to expect, what they are excited about, and so on. I am in the latter category, and I always enjoy chatting with the baristas here and learning about their coffee. I also appreciate that, in the summer, you can choose to have a Japanese-style iced pour over (the one that's brewed hot directly onto ice). You don't find that often in cafes, and certainly nowhere else in Pittsburgh. Besides coffee, the ambiance is great. There is not much traffic, so it's a pretty calm place to sit down and work or read a book. I love sitting at the large table in the back room for a few hours and working from there, while enjoying a cup or two of different pour overs. Overall, we are lucky to have Constellation . While Pittsburgh can't compare with the "third-wave" coffee scene in cities like Seattle or Vancouver, Constellation can certainly compete with the best cafes in such cities. *The espresso here is also great, don't get me wrong, especially when they offer a light roast. But I just like the one at Espresso a Mano better. I do wish Constellation offered an espresso flight; given the variety of beans they offer, that would be a unique coffee-drinking experience.

Espresso a Mano is one of my two favorite cafes in Pittsburgh, along with Constellation Coffee, and…read moreI come here at least once per month. The reason is simple: It's the best espresso in Pittsburgh. Both the plain espresso and the milky drinks (at least the macchiato and cortado, I don't generally enjoy cappuccino or latte) are executed perfectly and taste great. I like the espresso so much, the beans I use for my own espresso at home are always from here. I also enjoy the ambiance at this cafe. In the summer, I love to sit at the long bench by the entrance and watch the traffic outside while enjoying the sun. And in the winter, the interior feels very cozy and is a great place to hang out and chat with a friend. They also display art from (I believe) local artists, and you can buy pieces you like. I have not tried any of the baked goods or non-espresso drinks, so I can't comment on those first hand--though my partner did try the hot chocolate and was raving about it. But when it comes to espresso, come here for a good cup; as I said, it's the best espresso in Pittsburgh.

Small, simple local cafe on Butler st. I got an iced peppermint mocha, hot black sesame latte, and…read moreiced black sesame latte (3 12oz lattes came out to ~$16). Sad to say that I did not taste the black sesame syrup at all, which is actually one of their house made syrups. My peppermint mocha was okay- had some peppermint flavor to it but def not ground breaking. Space is pretty limited to about 9 tables in a little section. It's mainly a table with 2 chairs. I did see one outlet on the wall at the far corner. There is like 3 chairs that face the window.

Really nice vibe and one of my favorite coffee shops in Lawrenceville!…read more The seasonal drinks are always on point, and the Hibiscuis Cloud Latte was delicious, especially love how you can see the vanilla bean specks in the cold foam, their flavors are unmatched! Not that much seating but definitely a nice vibe to study and do work there!

I'm on a quest to find the best coffee shop to study/do work in in Pittsburgh and this place was…read morenext on my list. For the purpose of this task, I give it a three out of five. The ambience is calm and somewhat cozy, there are couches to sit on and tables to focus with. I went in the morning/early afternoon, the lighting from outside was not great, typical Pittsburgh fashion. The light fixtures inside were way too dim. I found myself tilting my notebook to try to catch some natural light. Outlets also aren't easily accessible which is huge for being able to do work of course. The coffee was great, I tried the hibiscus cold foam latte, or something like that. I paired it with a bacon egg biscuit sandwich which was very filling. Definitely satisfied with the food products. Customer service was also fine, the women behind the counter were cheerful and pleasant.

Love this. To be able to interact with cats. The volunteers are wonderful and caring. And this is…read morethe best thearpy. We spend an hour there. We would spend an hour there. We also do paint night every once awhile and love seeing the cats.

I'm a caseworker, and one of my clients was in crucial need for food for his three famished cats…read more He'd run low on funds and been stuck in the house due to the poor weather and impaired mobility, so, remembering that Black Cat Market had helped with cat food last year, I called them to inquire about help. Though I neglected to get the woman's name who answered, I must say that she was gracious and accommodating, setting aside some food for us to pick up. While my client waited in the car, I popped in to pick up the free supply that she'd reserved, and her kindness continued. I've a feeling that everyone affiliated with BCM is of similar integrity, and we're thankful for their existence in our city. - David

Great cafe with vegan and gluten free options, plus yummy lattes!…read more The coffee here was really nice, I really enjoyed the Centred Latte, a vanilla latte with cinnamon, and their other ones looked good too! I wish they listed the descriptions of what the flavors are for the signature drinks though so I don't have to bother the staff on what each thing actually is while it's busy. The pastries here all looked great with different flavors, I liked the Pecan Cherry scone a lot, with actual cherries mixed in! It is vegan and gf, which means the texture is definitely very different from traditional pastries, but one of the best vegan ones I've ever had. Excited to come back and try more!

Quick stop on our way back to Pitt. Plenty of parking on the street. Super cute space…read more Loved the bone broth latte (maple cinnamon special). We got a vegan donut from a local bakery that was very good. Not super soft but loved the flavor. Would gladly return on our next trip.