ABC is hands down my favorite coffee shop in Pittsburgh. I will find any excuse to drive over to Aspinwall for a cup of coffee. I am a very indecisive person and there is nothing I like more than a barista who is confident in their recommendations and doesn't mind making a decision for me. Let me tell you, I have never been disappointed! read more

Seems like a great spot but closes sooooo early. I arrived at 2:40 pm and kitchen was closed. Was hoping to sit for a few hours , eat, coffee and get computer work done. As I was leaving a whole family arrived for ice cream and were turned away.. they were grumbling "why would you spend all that money to open a business and then let it sit closed most of the day?" I'm sharing what they said in hopes the owners will reconsider hours... read more

I recently started working near Beans n Cream and I get a wrap for lunch here almost twice a week. Their ingredients and fresh and healthy and everything is made when you order it - The workers are super friendly and I love their ice tea. So far my favorites are the turkey wrap on tomato wrap and the veggie wrap on a spinach wrap. Im fortunate to be close, but now that I know about it, I would come here even if I wasn't. read more

Aspinwall Beans 'N' Cream - Veggie on Spinach wrap with ice tea. Cucumber, onion, tomato, lettuce, provolone cheese, hummus and avocado! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Aspinwall, Pennsylvania

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I stumbled upon Beans 'n' Cream on a somewhat random trek through Aspinwall, and almost didn't stop in but I'm glad I did. As you walk up the first thing you see is a sign that says "Hippies Welcome" and once you go inside, it's clear why. The vibe of the small coffee and ice cream shop is centered around music and artists of the 60s, but it's not too over the top. The walls hold a number of old guitars, concert posters, records and signed memorabilia from an era when music was an experience for all the senses. Towards the back there were some old, comfortable chairs you'd find in the finished attic of, well, on old hippie. The husband and wife, who I assume own the shop, were very friendly and chatted with just about everyone who came in. I'm not much of a coffee connoisseur but they seemed to have a modest selection at more than fair prices. And I couldn't resist a fresh lemon poppy seed muffin that really hit the spot. There were also a number of small sandwiches they served, along with ice cream for later in the day. And finally, it looked like they had some live music there every once in a while as a guitar and music stand, along with a small drum set, were tucked away in a corner waiting to help release some inspiration. I definitely plan on another "random" trek to see what more Beans 'n' Cream has to offer. read more

Aspinwall Beans 'N' Cream - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Aspinwall, Pennsylvania

Best breakfast sandwich in town and fresh strong coffee. Skip the drive thrus and go here instead.

Ever since we moved to Aspinwall, we have made our weekend walks for coffee and have not been disappointed. ABC has always served us with a smile! They have a small variety of breakfast goodies, like muffins, bagels, etc. to go with your delicious coffee drink. They also serve ice cream and lunch. We haven't partaken in any of those yet to review. Every coffee drink I've had, I've throughly enjoy. Sometimes they will have themed coffee drinks for the season! Mmm. I know I'd love to walk over after dinner for some ice cream on the warm days, but their hours unfortunately don't allow for that. We do always sit on the outdoor patio when we can and enjoy the people watching of Aspinwall. There are beautiful flowers in the warm months making the experience even more enjoyable. Definitely worth a stop if you're in the area! Who doesn't know a local, delicious, cute coffee shop? We love ABC! read more

Cute and groovy, friendly staff and very good coffee! I went for the Purple Hazelnut Latte. It was very lively at lunchtime! read more

Aspinwall Beans 'N' Cream - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Aspinwall, Pennsylvania

Love this cool, neighborhood coffee shop. They have great coffee, great food, and always great service. They remember my name, bring your order to you, always say thank you. And the decor is cool. This is the kind of neighborhood coffee shop you want near you. read more

I love this place! I'm not much for flavored coffee but they do divine things with lattes, I usually try one of their specials. My favorite so far has been a banana bread latte. I thought it could be really good or really awful. It was amazing, tasted just like banana bread in a cup. The atmosphere is fun and the people working there are great. read more

I loved it here. Mostly because it is so toddler friendly, everyone who was there seemed not to mind my little guy saying hi to them all the time and toddling around. The staff were kind and waved from the kitchen before stopping him going in there haha (there is a door that can close) I guess the only downside is no changing table in the bathroom which can be a big bummer. But the service was fast and kind. read more

Two stars for decor, Zero stars for coffee. nice music memorabilia decorating this place, it is well loved by the locals which is nice. I could tell by all of the mix of young and older people in on a sunday. However, my latte was mostly steamed milk, the barista didn't understand i wanted the sugar packet put in with the steamed milk. so she ignored that request. I watched her pour one very small shot of coffee in and it tasted like drip coffee, not espresso. I knew it wasn't because I saw her make it but it made for terribly weak coffee. I couldn't drink my latte past a few sips because it tasted so milky. Sooooo sorry had to go with the two stars. On the food end i shared a bagel sandwich with a friend it was bacon egg and cheese, just ok I think most of their food is premade. Could be an awesome coffee shop but they need to hone their coffee making skills or just offer drip coffee. read more

Adorable little local coffee and ice cream shop! The vibe and decor are funky/hippy, which feels cozy and welcoming. The restrooms are clean and they offer free wifi (super handy!) Their charming front patio is great for relaxing and people-watching when the weather's nice. This is a local business that supports other local businesses, which I double love -- the "Beans" are from Nicholas Coffee and the "Cream" is Dave & Andy's. They also sell a small selection of breakfast pastries (scones, biscotti, muffins, etc.), fruit, granola bars, and oatmeal to go with your coffee. On the weekends, they make homemade waffles in a bunch of decadent flavors (peanut butter, Nutella and banana, anyone?) For lunch, they offer a small selection of sammies, and in the winter months they also have homemade soup on certain days. Occasionally they host events like art shows and live music and are a very active member of the community. So although this shop is small, it's a wonderful neighborhood business that Aspinwall is lucky to have. My only complaint is that they close kind of early most days (6pm on the weekdays, 5pm on Saturday, and 3pm on Sundays). I think at one time they experimented with being open later, but they must not have had much business, because shortly thereafter they went back to the earlier closing times. Selfishly I wish they were open late so I could get my Dave & Andy's fix after dinner without having to trek to Oakland, but ah well. read more

A friend brought me here for lunch on the patio, and we had a nice time. I ordered the special S'mores coffee drink (might've been a latte...), a piece of coffee cake, and an everything bagel with cream cheese. The bagel was fine, nothing particularly notable - good, bad, or otherwise. The coffee cake had a thick layer of crumble and was quite filling; ate the rest of it at a later date and just as good! The s'mores drink was fabulous! It was a bit on the sweet side, but the flavor was so good. The staff was friendly and bore with us as we added several things to our order and asked for a photo (it's been 2 years since I saw this friend!). It's a small shop, so best for visiting with a friend or two, but cute and relaxed. And, it has ice cream! read more

I've been going to Beans N' Cream for years. I generally don't like coffee that much. However I love my vanilla soy latte here! The staff is super nice. They remember what their regulars eat/ drink which is great when I want to pick up something to treat my friends who also go there. I'm also always in a hurry and they are FAST! We are lucky to have this place is Aspinwall. read more

I've been to beans n cream for an iced chai latte a few times and they are good. But today I ordered my first lunch from here. I decided I wanted an inexpensive option and it was a great choice. I got turkey on a tomato basil wrap and opted for the avocado spread instead of the mayo. The staff was very friendly and the service was quick. I was in and out in less than 5 mins. My sandwich also came with a bag of Snyder brand chip for a total of about 6 bucks. I was pleased with the lunch all ingredients were fresh and flavorful. I will be going back in the future and recommend if you are in the quaint town of Aspinwall it's a must visit! read more

Aspinwall Beans 'N' Cream - Turkey wrap with chips - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Aspinwall, Pennsylvania

ABC coffee just makes me feel good every time I go in there. The employees are always smile, as I might not be at 6:30 am. Th service is fast, efficient and excellent. The music themed funky decor really matches the upbeat personality of all the employees. On the sugar and cream bar across from the register, there are always fun stickers to put on your coffee cup which I always look forward too (but can be very helpful with a large order. Doubly awesome) I think that some people think it is only "beans", but don't forget about the cream. They have a limited selection of ice cream that changes regularly. (Get there early, they close early evening) You can grab a cup or cone and sit on the cute little street of Brilliant or walk around my great neighborhood. Also, they serve fresh made-to-order breakfast sandwiches and have other quick hitter items for lunch. Rock on! read more

Very cute place, will most likely go back. But I will add that they are not very friendly. I'm always happy to chat and smile when I try a new place. I felt a chill in the air. Since I just moved here, and I give second chances. I'll return and update my review. read more

Can't tell you how excited I was to move to a neighborhood where I can walk to a coffee shop. Unfortunately for me, I just don't love the coffee here. I really want to, and I keep trying, but its just "off" to me. I only order espresso drinks (specifically latte and cappuccino) and the flavor is not right for my taste. Maybe not intense enough? Lacking that caramel-y flavor that I am looking for? I want to say its not "thick" enough. I don't know, I may not have the vocabulary to describe coffee and put my finger on it, but I choose to leave my neighborhood for the next local shop rather than buy coffee here. I have even tried to add extra shots to no avail. On the upside, for everything else they offer - its a good option. The food is ok and my kids love the trips for ice cream. I wish the baked items were locally made, if they are I am surprised that they are not tastier. But the times we can get there for ice cream are enjoyable. Although, I can tell you that we (and so many other neighbors I have asked) would visit more frequently if ABC were opened past dinner time. Maybe they already tried this and it didn't work for them. For now, we walk the kids to the local pharmacy after dinner to choose a treat out of the freezer. Equally fun for them, but I would prefer scoops. The owner is SUPER nice and friendly. And the atmosphere is fun, even though I am not in to the Beatles thing - so many others clearly are. There is always a consistently pleasant crowd of patrons and obvious regulars. Everyone seems very pleased. read more

Just started working in Aspinwall and got coffee and biscotti at ABC for the first time. Service was fast, they made a special accommodation for my coffee, and it was lovely to sit outside and enjoy the morning air. They have ice cream and bagels, too, which I will be trying on my next visit, which will be soon!!! - Kristen at Farmers Bank read more

The best iced lattes ever! So many flavors too. Bagel breakfast sandwiches are to die for. Adorable environment, absolutely love it here

i had an appointment very near here about halfway through last semester and stopped in for coffee & to do some reading afterward. i was very impressed by how friendly the staff was & what a quiet/comfortable reading spot it was! fast forward to finals period, i found myself driving all the way out here from shadyside just to escape the crowds at all my other study spots--i'm giving away my secret location ONLY because this place was so darn pleasant :) staff is incredibly friendly, coffee is great, and everyone dining is quiet and friendly, too! tip: seating is limited and i found this to be better suited to reading from books/printouts than doing long-haul computer work. read more

Good enough. They use Nicholas beans so its decent. I wouldn't say its the best, but better than most. Iced coffee was good. Flavors not muted. Bagel with cream cheese was decent too. I was able to find a table, hunker down and get some work done. It was quiet and comfortable. read more

The friendliest, nicest welcome to Pittsburgh! Great coffee. Great crew. Kathy and Dean along with their staff are top notch! Aspinwall gen on Brilliant. read more

If you can put up with the Aspinwall progressive elites the is a great place for coffees (excellent Lattes) and far above coffee house food. Try it you'll love it read more

Great breakfast bagels, great muffins , good coffee and good chai latte but the jewels in this cosy coffee place are the staff and owners If you're old enough to remember ' Cheers' it's all that without the alcohol ! If you wanna be part of the ABC family you only have to turn up !!! read more

Butterscotch coffee was good, as well as the bacon egg and cheese sandwich. Its kind of out of my way location wise, but good enough that ill be stopping back again. Probably a good place to check out before or after a morning trip to the zoo. read more

Eat well, and in joy the day!!!! A great please to hang out at with your friends. Great coffee and friendly people that wait on you..: It's a great place to have ice cream. I love it a lot. read more

I stopped here for a coffee and to kill a couple of hours doing work before an appointment and was pleasantly surprised! The staff was so friendly, the shop was relaxing, and the coffee and muffins were delicious. I will definitely be back! read more

Short review: a nice, cute spot for getting a coffee and relaxing. They also have ice-cream! It is really cozy in a nice and quiet neighborhood. However, the stuff there is really weird and makes you feel that you are not really welcome. Maybe it was something that had to do with the particular day I went. I might give it another try though if I am in the area. read more

As a local business owner in aspinwall I usually start my morning with a cup of Joe from Beanes & Cream. George "owner" is a good guy and always in a great mood. Locals are very welcome as well as outsiders. I would suggest you stop in if you are in the area to just explore the music of the 60's collections hanging on the wall. read more

A friendly local hangout. Great coffee, tea, and treats! I love this small, friendly neighborhood business.

My love for Aspinwall....best residential neighborhood in burgh. This coffee shop makes me so freakin happy. I go here very often, on the reg. The chai tea latte tastes like the best oatmeal cookie...although..., typically, I go for the iced coffee...so strong! So good! Under $2. Bagel, egg, and cheese sandwich is spot on and that blueberry crumb cake is my ultimate go to here...cool vibe, my favorite spot to just sit outside and people watch. read more

Friendly service and good coffee! The yogurt parfait was very good. Cute area for a cute coffee shop.

I love this place. Very friendly employees. Very clean, cool atmosphere, free wifi, clean bathrooms. And good coffee. If you're in aspinwall check this place out. Cheaper than Starbucks!! read more

I always enjoy their coffee. The seasonal blends are amazing. For the first time I ordered the LOX bagel and it is amazing. Great people who make great food/drinks. Definitely stop in if you're in the area!!! read more

Great place to meet up for a coffee, snack and chat. Good metered parking and not packed to tightly inside.

I have fallen in love with this place! Since moving to Aspinwall just a couple of months ago, I go to ABC a few times per week and every time I leave feeling happy! It's in the sweetest location, the staff is super friendly, and I Iove their food selections. Would SO much rather go to ABC than any other coffee shop in Pittsburgh. :) Glad it's right around the corner! read more

This is a cute little place tucked in Aspinwall just off of Freeport Road. The people working here are always friendly and helpful with questions. I appreciate that they offer both soy and almond milk in their coffee drinks. Their coffee is good and I am always tempted by their selection of cookies, biscotti, and other treats. They also have a small case of ice cream. This place would be a perfect stop on a summer evening with the kids as well as a wintry Saturday morning. The cafe is decorated with work by local artists. read more

Great coffee and bagels and breakfast sandwiches and a friendly staff. Rock and roll the decorations (about a dozen real guitars on the wall). read more

My favorite place to sit outside, read the newspaper and enjoy a cup of coffee. Maybe have a BLT or breakfast bagel. Great way to start a day. read more