I wanted to love this place but didn't have a good experience. It took about 15 minutes to get my coffee which was just an iced latte. The espresso is burnt and their flavors are non existent. Still unsure why they added whipped cream since the drink didn't call for it. I would not recommend. read more

Anchor & Anvil Coffee Bar - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Ben Avon, Pennsylvania

I went to Anchor & Anvil on a weekday and ordered one of the fall specials. Pros: lots of space/different areas to sit. Cons: I wasn't a fan of the syrups used for the latte, as they had a very artificial taste (you know the one) and it was overly sweet for a combo of fall savory flavors. I'd like to give them another shot, as I love a local coffee shop. Just didn't hit for me this time! read more

I give up trying to order from here. Every single time I've been here my order has been wrong or messed up in some way. I've tried everything on the menu to see what they can't screw up but I've had wrong breakfast sandwiches, burnt charred bagels, cold coffee, coffee with curdled milk, wrong tea blends (they don't know the teas on their own menu) and today in addition to the wrong tea (again) they overcharged me by more than double and didn't know how to issue a refund to my credit card so gave it to me in cash. I feel bad leaving this review but my experience over a long period has been consistently bad. read more

Had a macchiato, breakfast burrito and a Chocolate "Danger" donut . Aka a "triple donut". All was very good including a staff that were both helpful and pleasant. Definitely would come again! read more

Great coffee, great food, great donuts (Orams!), stellar service. There's nothing better than locally owned coffee shop. Can't wait to return:) read more

Anchor & Anvil Coffee Bar - Caramel latte and vanilla cream donut from Oram's - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Ben Avon, Pennsylvania

Nice little coffee shop. Barista was very friendly and even re-made my drink no questions asked when I forgot to order non dairy (sorry again!!). Selection of donuts and pastries and a breakfast sandwich menu. All looked very good and I'll have to try some next time. Ordered a smoky mocha drink and an espresso. Everything was good. read more

Anchor & Anvil Coffee Bar - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Ben Avon, Pennsylvania

What a cute coffee shop! Came in on a Sunday around 11am and ordered a dirty chai and two donuts to go. The girls behind the counter were super friendly and bagged my donuts and made the drink in a timely manner. They offer a decent variety of baked goods and other small business items at the front of the cafe by the ordering counter. There are a bunch of different seating options and there was plenty available when I stopped in. The bathroom definitely took me back to grade school, but was clean and had soap and paper towels. The dirty chai was delicious, but a tad sweet. The donuts that I got were a custard with chocolate icing and a "special turtle". The donuts are delicious. Would recommend and will be back. read more

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Absolutely awesome in every way, I can't even describe how awesome of a find this place is. Excellent coffee, awesome bakery items (especially the muffin), and good bagels all at very reasonable price points for the area. Ambiance and interior were very nice, comfortable seating, very nice staff who was helpful in describing the menu variety of flavors. If I could give it 6 stars I would. read more

No joke this was probably the best coffee I've ever had. The cookie table drink is to die for!!! There's plenty of space to lounge around and work in a low key quiet environment and the gentleman we ordered from was very charismatic and knowledgeable. Highly recommend!! read more

Anchor & Anvil Coffee Bar - Cookie table - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Ben Avon, Pennsylvania

Anchor & anvil is a Ben Avon staple! Friendly service, great drinks & atmosphere. I work from here often and enjoy the space as well as the pastry options. I'm not a coffee drinker but they have a great variety of fresh loose leaf teas! Their blueberry muffins are my favorite. They have several styles of seating from couches to lounge or large tables for group meetings. The building has a lot of history and you'd like you can take the time to read about it on the wall in the back of the coffee shop. read more

Happened upon this charming cafe and was delighted!! Had a "smokestack" coffee, which was amazing! Food was hearty and delicious (breakfast sammich and burrito). The staff were friendly, cheerful, and accommodating. This is clearly a town gathering space as it was buzzing with happy customers :). Love it! read more

I discovered this local coffee shop while dog sitting and super excited since there aren't too many options in this immediate area. I loved that they sold local products - hello Millie's! - and that they had cute names for drinks. I went a few times and enjoyed all the drink I got - great lattes! I'm not sure if the bake goods are made in house or not but they were just okay. The space itself was surprisingly big. A great range of seating options. They also have seats at the coffee bar which is cute. I really wanted to love this place - but the service while not bad was underwhelming. All the staff I interacted with seemed a little cold and I'm not sure if that's just how they are or if it was because I was wearing my mask? Either way I expect a little more friendliness. But honestly if you just need a good coffee I'd suggest this place! read more

Stopped in on my way through the area, great atmosphere in this quaint little shop. Few groups having meetings over coffee I have no doubt this is an every day occurrence with the atmosphere in mind. The staff was very friendly and I got my coffee shop go to cold brew, did not disappoint I will gladly come back next time I'm in the area. read more

An absolute gem. The drip coffee was very tasty and well brewed, there's a large selection of teas, and the seating area is huge and comfortable. There's tables large and small, plus cozy chairs and couches spread out in the large space. It also really has a local feel, with friendly servers and long open hours--and they very generously kept it open Christmas Eve morning, too. read more

I enjoyed my almond milk latte and my fiance enjoyed his coffee. I was surprised by how big this coffee shop was! So much seating and super cozy. read more

Have you ever had a mixed bag experience when it comes to coffee? It does not happen often for me, and that is what this was. The staff was awesome - but the 'artisan' coffee blends for sale on the wall were an average of $18-20 and the 'almond milk chai latte' i ordered was on the list of items i will not order again. I am sure the black coffee is great, but unfortunately I did not try so you will have to test that out for ya-self. It also looks like these folks are operating during & while COVID-19 health sanctions are in order the area which I think is wonderful, and hope everyone stays safe. No visible #LGBTIA representation at this space, and would love if they had a flag of some sort up the next time I come (if I ever find myself back this way!) This was a kind note from your neighborly non-binary friend, @mcgobro and we hope ya'll stick around for many years to come! read more

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Ordered Orams Doughnuts from here a few weeks ago, placed the order online on a Thursday and picked them up on Saturday. They were just as Good as the First time I was Introduced to them when I worked at a Print Shop and a Fellow Coworker who lived in Beaver would bring them in from time to time. Will have to Order them again very Soon, in my Opinion there are no other DoughNuts that come close to these read more

Big, open space in old fire house. Lovely independent coffee shop with prompt service, great baked goods and well-done coffee. Very welcoming environment with outdoor seating in Adirondack chairs in the summer. read more

Comfortable and inviting. Expect great coffee at a reasonable price served by welcoming and attentive staff. While the coffee is excellent, there is also a good selection of teas. Definitely the antidote to the large chains, there's a feeling of community here. With comfortable reading and conversation spaces, you can't go wrong. read more

Lattes have very little ice and don't taste like espresso either. Sadly will not be back

This coffee shop has been a staple of our community for years. It offers indoor and outdoor seating, breakfast sandwiches, pastries, tea, coffee, and pet treats! They even have a few gluten-free options. Because he seating areas that allow for meetings, conversations, or just a stop on your walk. read more

This is the best coffee shop in Pittsburgh to work from. Plenty of seating, not too noisy - but busy enough to do some people watching. Great iced coffee at a great price. They also have some good lunch options and a nice selection of baked goods. If I still lived in the area I would frequent it 3-5 days a week. read more

Neat coffee shop. This coffee shop has a variety of roasters coffee available. I think I saw 5 different brands. All seem to be excellent. I did a yelp search for coffee roaster and this sho came up. From what I can tell this is not a roaster. It is just a reseller shop. Either way great coffee and a larger area for sitting and visiting with friends or working. Good food as well. I had the chorizo Panini and the trees I was excellent with not a lot of spice. I also had a decaf iced coffee which was smooth. don't forget the pastries! read more

This is a fantastic spot to get some work done. They have a large amount of seating in different varieties (tables and chairs, countertop/stools, sofas, oversize chairs, etc) and they aren't piled on top of each other so you have room to spread out. The wifi was outstanding too. I had one of their specials that was called the Smokehouse Latte and it was unbelievable! It was a mocha latte but with a hint of chili powder and I have a weakness for spicy chocolate! The lady at the counter was very helpful and brought my drink to my table and even let me pay later because I had a Skype meeting that was about to start. Coffee was great. Atmosphere was perfect. read more

Anchor & Anvil Coffee Bar - A great location with a ton of seating options and fast wifi! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Ben Avon, Pennsylvania

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This review is for the Coraopolis location. I loved my little trip out to the Coraopolis Anchor & Anvil. I was looking for somewhere to spend a little time between town and the airport and spent about an hour there right before closing on a Sunday. It was oh so very quiet there, not like the more urban coffee shops with competitive seating. There was an entire 3-seater couch and 2 easy chairs up for grabs. There were a couple other people in the shop. The barista was really friendly and interacted with super-shy me, which takes some doing. I had read the menu in advance and had my heart set on one of their signature drinks, The Parking Chair. I read the menu again anyway, and decided to order it, even after finding out that it is pre-mixed and thus cannot be made decaf. They promised it would taste like melted espresso ice cream, and live up to that it did! I don't 100% know what they put in it, but they say they use real ingredients, and it tasted that way. This is not something to get on a regular basis as it was quite sweet, but it was a nice treat. I liked the open and airy space, the minimalist/industrial vibe, the peace and quiet. I liked that I had somewhere cozy to relax. I took over an easy chair and noticed they had a couple of issues of a magazine for coffee and tea professionals called The Cup. I didn't get anything done I'd planned to do because I read this magazine cover to cover--it was a great & inspiring read. I'm looking forward to trying more of their signature drinks, either in Ben Avon (where is Ben Avon anyway?) or in Coraopolis, probably on the way to or from the airport. PS: Coraopolis has a bit of a downtown so it's a good place to take a walk, too, if you make this coffee shop a destination. read more

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Great Cortado and breakfast sandwiches. Their English muffins (the bend, I think)...top notch

This place gets the most-improved coffee shop award, it's on its way to being a gem. They've been reliability serving really good coffee and home-baked pastries. It's actually worth stopping here to indulge in whatever beans they're brewing on a given day. On top of that, the service is fantastic. read more

I got a signature beverage called 'the parking chair' which was an iced espresso drink with cream and some other secrets - one of which I'm pretty sure is some vanilla. We talked with Andy, who is cited on the website as the go-to guy for some Q&A and he explained the history of the building and the story behind the name. The drinks were really good and the environment was welcoming. The place also smelled like warm donuts. I would recommend a visit to any coffee shop explorer. read more

Anchor & Anvil Coffee Bar - Anchor & Anvil - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Ben Avon, Pennsylvania

Great space with a variety of seating options such as couches, window seating, tables. Service was efficient, although not warm or friendly. Coffee was good. Food menu is standard processed food options with no health conscious options such as gluten free, whole grains, or vegetarian. read more

Their breakfast sandwich is really good and always have good flavor coffee choices. Service is always great!

I stopped by here this morning for breakfast and coffee with my wife. We were debating about whether or not to make Americano's or drip coffee whenever I remembered a Groupon for a local coffee shop. So after purchasing the Groupon we headed over there. The inside of this place is quite spacious and has a lot of nice seating options from couches to an old diner type counter to a bar by the windows and even more. Suffice it to say that my wife and I both loved the interior. The barrister's here were also quite friendly and helpful. For my breakfast I went with the key lime scone and an Americano while my wife went with an Americano and a nutella peanut butter muffin. I started off with my scone which was quite large and hard on the outside while soft on the inside. It was quite enjoyable although I am not so sure that I got any of the key lime taste. After finishing my scone I tried my coffee and I have to admit that it was pretty bitter. Thinking that it may have to do with the scone I just ate, I tried to cleanse my palate before trying it again. Nope, still super bitter. I am not sure if it was the coffee itself or whether the espresso had been over-extracted. My wife thought the same so I am hoping it was just a bad batch of coffee. She did enjoy her muffin though. The bottom line for both me and my wife is that we would stop by here again in the future. We both loved the space (5 stars) and service (5 stars) so would like to give the coffee (2 1/2 stars) another chance. read more

So glad this gem is within walking distance from my home. Delicious hand crafted drinks and a great assortment of pastries and sweets. It was nice they offered milk eggs and such during shut down. Staff is top notch and the building is both inviting and cozy. read more

Nice cool coffee shop in the middle of Emsworth- Pittsburgh! We walked down to Anchor and anvil while in town. They have a nice selection of craft coffees- you can smell the quality as soon as you walk in. The staff is friendly and happy to help with your selection. The shop is nice and big with a lot of seating. Anchor and Anvil appears to be a nice addition to the quiet town. read more

I come here pretty often to work/study. It's a great space for studying because it is usually quiet during the weekdays. Weekends are busy and full of people which makes it fun for bringing friends. They have a great variety of coffee to choose from, especially their signature drinks. Love the quiet/chill atmosphere! read more

I love this small coffee shop! Their "blended drinks" are always the best! I love their muffins, donuts, smoothies, almost everything they have, but the coffee. I would say for how great Anchor and Anvil is, but their coffee is low to okay. My perspective is that Anchor and Anvil is a great shop, besides their coffee. I think if you go there, try their 'blended drinks' or their smoothies,or their rice crispy treats, donuts, brownies, or muffins etc. Yet I suggest don't try the coffee. read more

The last two times I went to this coffee shop they were out of whipped cream! It takes 1 minute to make whipped cream. Although the drinks and food are very good. Decent neighborhood coffee shop. read more

Fantastic coffee and delicious breakfast sandwiches. Love all the different options and flavors for both coffee / tea and food.

Had a lovely experience at this cafe that I had heard about through one of my colleagues. I came here the other day to grab some coffee and catch up on some work. The environment is warm and spacious, with plenty of seating available by the window or on comfortable couches for a more relaxed feel. What I really enjoyed about this place is not only their wide selection of baked goods, but also their food options. I love breakfast warps, and their spinach egg and Gouda cheese wrap was a welcoming start to my day! read more

This is the best kept secret. The service is always incredible and the lattes are pretty awesome read more

Anchor & Anvil Coffee Bar - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Ben Avon, Pennsylvania

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I wish they would a major clean up inside, get rid of the torn couch, clean their windows, and clean around the outside. I have to believe it would increase their business. read more