MY FAVORITE!! La…read morePrima has my heart, especially the Strip District location This is the very first La Prima Espresso shop, located at 21st & Penn. It's also a veteran-owned small business, which makes supporting it even better. With the warmer weather coming, I love seeing people outside playing cards, sipping lattes, and bringing their dogs along. You can grab fresh beans to make at home, enjoy local pastries in the morning (until they sell out), and the baristas are incredibly talented. Such a special spot full of history, community, and really great coffee.

Best coffee in Pittsburgh! I stop here every time I come to visit because I can count on a quality…read moreno-frills cup of Joe! I love the authentic Italian vibes at La Prima where it's all about the quality of the coffee. It also has an awesome atmosphere without even trying. Their whole team is great but Daniel is hands down the best barista in town!

Cute little coffee shop and in a great area to hangout and enjoy. Loved the rustic feel & ample…read morespace to work or enjoy time with friends. Loved that they are wanting to "teach" people about where the coffee comes from and how they prepare it to make it into your cup. Staff was friendly & efficient.

This is such a hidden gem coffee shop! The staff are always friendly. They know the farmers who are…read moresourcing their beans. They have photos of them on the walls of the coffee shop. The summer special Vanilla Breeze was SO good. Sparkling water, guava, vanilla, and rooibos tea. They also make homemade syrups! Some food and pastries as well. The brownie was gluten free and also yummy! I already want to go back. Highly recommend! It's also connected to a coworking space.

O. U. T. S. T. A. N. D. I. N. G. Here's where you can get…read moreexcited about coffee and tea. What a resource for coffee and tea lovers. I've been buying espresso whole beans since the 80's. I send bags of coffee to out of town Pittsburgh friends for Christmas and special occasions. The most spectacular espresso I have ever tasted. I try the specialty coffees from time to time for a treat. They have an eclectic assortment of unique coffee and tea related items and just wonderful treats. Tickle your taste buds in this unassuming Pittsburgh treasure. A must for anyone visiting the strip. A TRULY WONDERFUL EXPERIENCE!

Even though it was slow, staff weren't as helpful this time as they usually are, told us (politely)…read moreto just smell stuff on our own and bring it to the counter if we want to buy it. Every other time, it's a great experience and they come out and help, especially if you don't know your teas, if can be overwhelming. The lemon black tea is good, we made it when we got home! Looking forward to trying all of the others we got.

Why are more people not talking about it Redstart Roasters? This coffee shop is the full package…read more It has a parking lot, which can get full. There are several different seating types, a big shared table with outlets, as well as some chairs and an outdoor table. WiFi is good. Drinks are reasonably priced, especially in comparison to other coffee shops. The coffee is also so high quality. They have pastries including some gluten free! The gf chocolate chip scone is one of the best I've had. You can definitely still have a conversation there but I would say most people are pretty locked into their work so it is also a good place to focus. Staff are friendly and helpful. They also have unique tea options which I appreciate.

Not a good place to do work!…read more This is a beautiful space with inspiring decor. However, I came here because I heard it was a good place to get work done , and it's frankly one of the worst. Not a lot of typical table and chair setups (mostly couches and shared tables), plus overhead music was loud. I only had a premade bottled drink so can't comment on coffee. Barista was friendly. I really don't know why this is on so many lists of places to get work done. It's a beautiful place with a laudable mission, but don't expect to plop down at a private table and get in the flow of work.

This location is very cute and always bustling! Staff is super nice and service is quick. I liked…read moremy matcha latte a lot. They do great coffee here as well. I'd definitely come back and work from this coffee shop since it's near so many good spots in town and the drinks are good.

4.5 stars. Commonplace Coffee is a specialty coffee roaster, retailer, and wholesale service…read moreprovider. It has a roastery, bakery, and several cafes in Southwestern Pennsylvania, and it provides training and equipment to other businesses. My husband and I were customers of this cafe in the Squirrel Hill neighborhood one time. The menu listed coffees, espressos, lattes, teas, hot cocoa, cookies, muffins, scones, sandwiches, etcetera. A refrigerator contained yogurts, juices, oat milk, and other bottled beverages. Shelves held bags of coffees and kettles. Employees kindly took my husband's order and payment and promptly made our beverages. Some tables and chairs were inside the cafe, so we sat down to enjoy our beverages. Other customers were using the dining area to read, spend time with family and friends, and work on laptops. I rate the Chai Latte has 5 stars and the holiday Sugar Plum Latte as 4.5 stars. We enjoyed their flavors. Each beverage was 12 ounces, and their total price was $11 plus tax and tip. I did notice that the cafe was very humid because of the cold weather outside and the many customers inside. The windows had much condensation. I wonder if a dehumidifer would reduce the indoor humidity.

This place rules. It's the best coffee in town. The shop is super cute, I love the green and wood…read moreinside. There's a good amount of seating and they play good music. The people who own it usually work here and they're super cool and fun to talk to. If you're a real coffee aficionado, this is your spot! They have geshas and anaerobic coffee. Even their basic drip is fruit forward. The nitro tea was also unique and while mild in flavor, I appreciate what they're doing. Definitely a great spot to hang. They were out of food by the time we got there but they do have brekkie sandwiches.

It's a small space that you might miss behind the construction, but look for the Pac-Man neon ghost…read moreto know you're in the right place! Staff are really nice. I enjoyed my oat milk chai latte and piping hot hashbrown sandwich that fuelled my morning. Talkers like me may make it loud--let's call it boisterous--inside, but I could see working on your laptop here, especially if you walk up or aren't worried about someone enforcing the 1-hour non-permitted parking signs in the side streets.

I think this place has some of the best coffee in the area. The espresso is rich yet fruity and is…read moreperfect in every drink somehow. I have yet to find a place as simple yet delicious. The beans are roasted locally! The syrups here are not usually made in house, so i often think their drinks are best with no additional flavors with the exception of a sugar-free vanilla mocha (one of my favorites). They use quality ingredients everywhere else, though I cannot recommend their matcha..at all. Your experience may differ depending on the barista, but as long as you know what you like, you can usually have a good cup.

Coffee was pretty strong, cookie was still frozen, chai pudding was so good though. Service was…read moregood. Place was nice inside.

Cute little cafe near the waterfront in North Shore. It's immaculately clean, so it might be on the…read morenewer side. They have a fun summer menu, and their cortado preparation was perfection. Also a treat -- a couple of gluten free breakfast options, including a muffin and breakfast cookie. It's tiny inside with 3 tables and 3 bar stools, so not ideal for a long hang or for working but great as a pitstop on the way to or from the Water Steps.

Stopped by Convive for a late afternoon coffee while we were walking across the bridge and around…read morethe PNC Park. I was hoping to get a pour over to try some of the beans, but unfortunately, they don't do pour overs here. CHERRY ESPRESSO TONIC I love flavored espresso tonics, but they can be a bit of a hit or miss. I was intrigued by this summer limited edition drink since I've never had a cherry version before. It was pretty refreshing, but a bit too sweet for me. I did enjoy the tonic they used -- it didn't have a weird aftertaste like other ones I've had. Overall, pretty clean and chill cafe. It was pretty empty when we stopped by a couple weeks ago. There were a few tables and chairs for us to rest a bit before walking around some more.