super cute inside!!! would be a great place to meet up with friends or have a study date

Stopped here on my way out of town for an americano. The roast used was very tasty. Quaint little spot with vibrant colors. Could definitely post up here with a computer to get some work done. read more

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This is honestly my favorite cafe in Pittsburgh! I've tried a couple of their coffees and teas by now. My go-to's are the iced caramel latte and ginger plum iced tea. They have both indoor and outdoor seating, free wi-fi, and beautiful art displayed around their space. read more

Big Dog Coffee - Desserts Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Love this little gem in the Southside. Always have different seasonal options and new selections of coffee, on top of the baked goods offered (including Nancy B cookies!). I had one of the new Colombian roasts and absolutely loved it. That's not to mention the cozy inside that just draws you in. A day that starts at Big Dog is bound to be a good one. read more

I recently stopped at Big Dog Coffee for a meeting while in South Side. It is surprising that this is the only coffee shop near Southside Works. I was parked in a garage near the Cheesecake Factory, so I just walked over. Street parking seems like it may be tough on the back street. I was greeted when I walked in. I ordered a small iced latte with almond milk and it was $6.21. In my opinion this was way too much..especially for a small. The milk upcharge was $1.50. My latte was weak. I am thinking "small" may be only one shot of espresso? The latte was just ok, but the shop was a really nice place to work. They have cool artwork and a good variety of seats to work, relax, or read. Most people coming and going seemed like regulars. Customers brought their dogs in and fed them treats provided by the coffee shop. I would stop here again if I'm in the area, but would order a regular drip coffee. read more

Big Dog Coffee - Desserts Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Coffee and tea in a city that warrants coffee and tea - part 1 of 2 Hilly, wooded, and northerly Pittsburgh and coffee or tea go together. So, in advance of being in Steel City, I asked an acquaintance about PIT's decent coffeehouses. He quickly landed on Big Dog Coffee. I didn't know where Big Dog was, really only knowing the Point, the area around the main colleges, and the south shore with its viewpoints and light rail stations to bring you back into Pittsburgh. I learned more about this city through Big Dog. Big Dog Coffee is on the south shore, in an area called the South Side Flats and/or near Station Square, which are going through a renaissance. This place is both old school parlor and bohemian chic once inside. There's a main front area with more ornate woodwork, which is where you order, as well as an appended smaller room or two were you can also sit and nurse your drink and pastry. That's where I parked myself ... in the back. The tea was good. However, the croissant with jam in it was even better and I consumed it in no time flat. Someone mentioned it's priced on the higher end. It's probably slightly above typical pricing. The person helping me was friendly enough. The clientele is eclectic, but skews toward younger folks. Who knows if students enrolled at Carnegie Mellon, Pitt, and Duquesne gather up their books and study here. It looked that way. But, if you can't relate to them and/or find them annoying, concentrate on the funky artwork on the walls. It's mostly somewhat abstract quizzical pieces in oil. Regardless, the vibe is comfortable and relaxed. Big Dog is worth discovering. I didn't see many other indies in this up and coming area with as much of a reputation as Big Dog and you can always go to the chain coffeehouses when at home. Check out this popular neighborhood where Philly-like row houses meet glassy and metallic condos right out of Seattle and where hip (and hipster) coffee reigns supreme at Big Dog. read more

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Just had a fantastic latte here. The vibes of the place are great. Reminds me of what great cafes once were. Mat Nikolai the owner. He couldn't be any nicer. Recommend this place. read more

Updating my review bc I find it adorable my husband and I were only dating in my last review and I mentioned him as my boyfriend. Anyways I've been here 10 million times in the 7 years I've lived here. The owner is so so kind and always friendly. Very cozy environment inside or outside on the back patio. They also have food such as cookies, bagels oatmeal and a yogurt bar read more

I have been meaning to try out this coffee shop for a while, and I am so glad I did! I wanted to switch up my WFH routine and this was the perfect spot. I got a caramel latte which was delicious, and for lunch had a toasted croissant with jam which was amazing. They have free wifi, and some tables near outlets. It isn't a huge space, so be sure to scope out a table if you plan on working there for a bit. I also thought it was a little cold since I was sitting near the door to the patio, but it was a cold day (just something to note if you want to bring a sweater!). The outdoor area looks amazing and I definitely plan to return when the weather finally cooperates to sit out there. Do note that there is only street parking (I parked on east carson and walked which wasn't bad). Everyone was also very nice and I loved the vibe. Lots of vibrant colors and art. There is also a neat fireplace if you want to come just read a book in a comfy chair. I will definitely be back! read more

Big Dog Coffee - caramel latte to get through some work! - Desserts Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

The ambiance is 6/5! The Baron batch artwork is so fun and you'll almost always see a dog while enjoying your coffee! I also love the outside tables if it's warm and you want some fresh air! The coffee is solid. A plain cup is great and the lattes are good. It is pretty strong, and the vanilla syrup has a great flavor without being too sugary. Love how you can get a mug and sit and relax. Staff is always 5/5 and is very knowledgeable about coffee. Will grind your beans any way you want! This is one of if not my favorite coffee shop in Pittsburgh. read more

A few things a love about Big Dog: their lattes (both hot and iced!), the baked goods from local bakeries (Nancy B's cookies!!), the local artists on display throughout the shop, the back patio, and the bucket of treats for dogs (yes! They are dog friendly!). We stop in here almost daily for a morning coffee and dog treat. It is a good spot to work with a bunch of tables and comfy chairs. The staff is very friendly and knows the regular people and dogs that come in. there is usually parking available near the shop since it is off of Carson St. They are open everyday which is a big plus. It is my go to spot in the South Side. read more

Big Dog Coffee - a hand holding a cup of iced coffee - Desserts Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

I remember coming here for the first time 3 years ago and making a mental note to come back. Fast forward to now, the convenience of walking to this little shop makes it all that more enticing! I wanted to go to a coffee shop to do a little bit of work and stopped by here during the afternoon on a weekday. It wasn't too busy and I was able to find a table for myself. I noticed a good bunch of outlets on the walls as well. I love the aesthetics of the place with various unique artworks on the walls. I have nothing to complain about with the latte I ordered. 5/5! Will I come here again? - Is that even a question? read more

Big Dog Coffee - Latte - Desserts Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Just a quick update about my favorite coffee shop on the planet. I tried their oatmeal bar this morning for the first time. I believe it's around $5-$6, which is a little pricey for oatmeal, BUT, you get to pick as many toppings as you desire AND they give you a really generous amount of oatmeal. When I visited this morning, these were all of the options for oatmeal toppings: walnuts, pecans, flax seeds, chia seeds, chocolate chips, brown sugar, raisins, craisins, bananas, strawberries, blueberries and banana. I went with everything but the raisins and craisins and boy, was it delicious. Baron Batch is my favorite artist and his artwork is literally everywhere in the shop- it's so bright and beautiful. They have the cutest patio, ever- so get there while the weather is nice! My favorite drink currently is their iced caramel latte- it's the best I've ever had. Seriously, if you haven't been here yet, what are you waiting for?! read more

Great stop for morning boost an cold Pittsburgh morning....I had white chocolate mocha and oatmeal bar. definitely will stop again. Both hit the spot on this cold morning. love that I can customize the oatmeal with topping/add in that I like, plus the oatmeal is served fresh, not just an instant package with water added and pre-packaged topping like you get at the "big name" coffee shops. Our office just relocated a block away, so I will definitely stop by again. read more

Your friendly neighborhood coffee shop! What a great place! The owner welcomes everyone and remembers his clients which makes you feel really special! They have pastries, bagels, an oatmeal bar and a yogurt bar. Yeah and coffee options. Plenty of seating (indoor and outdoor options). It's a great Southside option for a meet up or studying. I think the general vibe inside is work and study and the front space and outdoor area is a bit more chatty. The coffee is great, the vibe is chill, and the staff is friendly. There are a few Retired regulars which are also hilariously welcoming and definitely add to the neighborhood vibe. Highly recommend! read more

Big Dog Coffee - Coffee - Desserts Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

I would have loved to give it 5 stars but I'll break it down in 3 separate reviews depending on what you're looking for. Environment: 5 Stars... Very cozy, warming and decorated very nicely. Great place to bring a book or your MacBook, settle in and drink coffee all day. Cookie: 5 stars... The chocolate chip cookie was the Boom. Was amazing! Soft, fresh, full of sugary flavor. I could have eaten a dozen. Coffee: 2 or 3 Stars.... I ordered a large black cold brew. I really dislike when coffee houses water down your cold brew. Basically you're getting an Iced coffee at that point but paying cold brew prices. Tasted water down, not much coffee flavor. Would not order again. read more

Cute coffee house! I love that they sell croissants and their coffee is tasty. The atmosphere is great and the staff are super friendly. I will definitely go back. I wish they start selling fresh juice/smoothies. read more

It's just me but I had to drive around the block twice to find big dog ...then I had to find parking Trust me it's worth it I always searching for that perfect cup And one of them is for sure waiting at Big Dog The place is adorable Comfy chairs Assorted dog statues A big glass counter showing their food and snacks But today I was here for the coffee The coffee menu was offering me my favorites Honey latte Maple latte Pumpkin latte (homemade ) These are hard choices Barista said go with the pumpkin since it's seasonal It's was really a perfect cup Next time I'm going to sit and relax and enjoy read more

I saw great reviews of this place and decided to check it out. The atmosphere is super cozy and welcoming! I was hesitant to order a cold brew (I prefer iced to hot) since some of them tend to be very bitter and strong but was very pleasantly surprised to taste the smooth cold brew. This might be the best cold brew I've ever had. These people know how to roast their espresso beans!! Highly recommend!! read more

Wonderful place to sit and have coffee in the mid morning or mid afternoon!! Lots of space with outdoor seating, two bathrooms that are both private, snacks, outlets, lounge or table seating. Not very accessible for folks with mobility / ability adjustment needs but okay for walking! Coffee is also good, which is important - Your QueerPGH Guide (@mcgobro) read more

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This place is absolutely beautiful. Environment is open and friendly, absolutely amazing style, artwork is thought provoking, definitely one of the most amazing coffee spots I've ever seen before read more

I came here on a Saturday afternoon. This place is definitely one of the hidden gems in south side. It might be one of my favorite coffee shops now in Pittsburgh. I ordered their loose leaf tea. The lady recommended me the mint chocolate chip black tea. I normally not a mint chocolate chip person but I absolutely love the tea. The service was so great, people are friendly. I just love the atmosphere here :-) great place to relax and read! I also got a chocolate chip scone, it was delicious! I will definitely come here more often now. No joke, best tea I've ever had :-) Today I got milk chocolate truffle black tea. It's just as good as the mint chocolate chip. I will drive 15 min away just to study here. Favorite coffee shop hands down! read more

Big Dog Coffee - Milk chocolate truffle black tea with almond milk, and croissant with jam - Desserts Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

I love big dog! I always order an iced maple latte or mocha and they're so good. I also think the scones and other baked good are pretty good. There's some indoor space but it can get quite crowded as it's a popular study location. There's also an outdoor location but I find the outdoor tables a little too small for me to study. Overall great place with good vibes (who doesn't like dogs?) and I'd recommend a quick stop or long day of studying here. read more

Big Dog Coffee - Maple latte at one of the indoor tables - Desserts Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Lovely little coffee shop. Good coffee, food, and friendly staff! The show stopper is the shop itself. Quirky, colorful, and fun! And the little patio is absolutely adorable. Currently everything is distances and masks are enforced. Felt very safe and clean. Try It out and stop by it's a great shop! read more

Y'all. I LIVED here when I lived on E. Carson. LIVED. Its the cutiest-patootiest coffee joint in the area. And now that I've been adulting and coffee-ying in Atlanta, Austin, and PGH, I can confidently say it remains my favorite. I have fond memories of job searching in the back room, noshing on scones and sipping on a latte. Then, I had a quick stint at WYEP, hosting the Block Party, so I'd work on my music lists there, too. So many justified wasted hours there. I wouldn't change it for the world. It was always clean. The staff was always elite slash borderline friendly - but only if you asked questions, as is to be expected for any barista. My memory may be fuzzy, but if its serving me correctly, the owners live upstairs and do the majority of the cooking and baking and trot it downstairs for sale. I could be way off. Someone please verify for me! Regardless, I had a love affair with their soups, too. It was perfectly quaint, quiet and neighborhoody. There were dogs. People. Coffee. Food. Why is there any reason to leave? Take a few paces off of E. Carson and stay a while. You won't regret it. read more

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Its a quaint place I agree.....I was in there around noon since online it said that they had soups and stuff, but they had only coffee and a variety of desserts including gelato. They even had a board which read "housemade yogurt" with a series of toppings to add as per choice. A got the Mocchachino without the wipped cream which was pretty tasty ( a little on the expensive side) but thats as much as I got to try before I left to find a soup / salad or sandwich place. A place to sit and relax while you work or chat with your friends at a leisurely pace. For the benefit of new comers - It is in the bylane just after Aldi's on the Carson street. read more

Great place to grab a morning coffee! Love the caramel mochachino. All the baked goods are fresh and very tasty!

Really lovely space with plenty of seating both indoors and outdoors on their super cute patio. Coffee is solid and decent selection of food like bagels and pastries. Wifi worked really well for me the whole time I worked. Parking is a bit of a pain in the area. read more

Big Dog Coffee - Outside patio (faces scribbled out lol) - Desserts Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

My favorite place for doing relax and doing nothing. I love their Vanilla Chai Latte, Italian Cream Soda andPineapple Coconut Cake (unfortunately not always available). I like their decoration and this a good place to study or works. read more

Big Dog Coffee - Interior - Desserts Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Americano was about as good as gas station coffee. Bagel was originally frozen, it was okay, about is good as when you make a grocery store bagel with a little Margarine at home when you're in a big rush. Staff were pretty unfriendly. Cafe is actually kinda cozy but also has the vibe of a weird air bnb-- if a solid cafe comes to the area this place will be tits up in a week! read more

Big Dog Coffee - Bagel - Desserts Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

I do love their espresso drinks and oatmeal. Why 4 stars instead of 5 then... Their espresso drink is above decent, that is better then coffee tree, and of course starbucks, crazy mocha or caribou, but there are quite a couple better choices in pgh if you don't live in south side. If I do live in the area, I probably will go to big dog everyday tho. They pull spro out of intelleigentsia, whose espresso blend is one of the best bean among those you can easily buy inside US. Latte foam can be a bit better, but, not bad. Top 5 in pittsburgh I believe. There oatmeal bar is definitely worthy of 5 stars tho. It totally made my day :)) To bad it is only served in the morning and their bread and such is just normal. read more

Big Dog Coffee - YUMMY latte and oatmeal :D - Desserts Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

I've been here in the past to meet a friend of mine from high school. I was in the area today and had some time to kill so I stopped in for a mid afternoon coffee. The vibes in here are always very chill. I've never been here and found it difficult to find a place to sit. It's a small hidden place off the main drag. If you're a local you more than likely have been here. I grabbed an americano to go and was about $4.50 for a large. Pricier than most places in the burg but still not too bad. I waited less than 5 mins so it was a great turn around time. They only had 2 other people in there besides me, so it wasn't very busy. Coffee was hot and it tastes great! I've had americanos that are very watered down and you can hardly taste the coffee. This one was balanced perfectly. The condiment bar was highly stocked and I was able to find everything easily. Staff was pretty nice. I'd come back but it's definitely not my go to spot in the city. read more

Big Dog Coffee - Desserts Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Since I was in the neighborhood I decided to stop over here to try out their coffee. When I arrived I was overwhelmed at the vast display of teas they sold so I quickly changed my mind and went for that. I choose the cranberry pomegranate which came recommended along with a chocolate mint donut. Free WiFi is available here and they have several rooms where you can sit either in a sofa or at a table. Regardless of what beverage you order you get a huge coffee cup which I would reckon would hold about 32 oz. The tea came in a pot with tea leaves in it and she told me to wait a few minutes before pouring it out to enjoy. She was so right about the tea. You could literally taste the pomegranate. The lady was kind enough to help me to my chair with my purchases. The tea was spot on good as was the donut. I learned that they get their pastries from various bakeries throughout the city. In my case I learned the donut comes from gluten free goat bakery near Children's hospital. I had been at that bakery before so I knew I was in for something good. I was impressed with all the artwork as well as the giant cup they had filled with a mock coffee. It's nice to find great places off the beaten path of Carson and for reasonable prices as well. Next time I most certainly will try their coffee. Located on Sarah St near the Southside works, free 2 hour parking is available during the week on that street. Looking forward to coming back here soon! read more

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Incredible "grandma's house" atmosphere, great selection, friendly staff, cute little patio for warner months, close enough but just tucked away from the business Southside read more

Plain coffee was delicious. I sat next to c the fireplace with my huge chocolate chip cookie and was very happy

Great niche caffeine get away! I've been a customer for 3 years and love meeting friends in the small and cozy seating area. The tables are nice to bring a laptop or a book. read more

Cute cafe, has dog treats, friendly staff and an awesome oatmeal bar. Loved the outdoor garden style patio seating, very nicely decorated, beautiful plans & has shade, rain cover. Latte was great, accepted Google pay. Highly recommended! read more

I love Big Dog! I just became a coffee-gal over the past year so each time I go I try and get something new. Never been disappointed! Currently just got an iced mocha latte from them while they are offering take-out only (and a massive chocolate chip cookie, of course). Service is always friendly and kind. The atmosphere is cozy and bright with lots of fun artwork on the wall. Not a ton of tables but they have a nice outdoor space when it's warm out! read more

It's pretty good. Wish there were more specialty drinks. Ordered an iced latte and hot coffee.

Great chai tea latte, perfectly spiced and well balanced in sweetness. A little expensive, but it was worth it.