I stopped by here earlier today with my family for our morning coffee. Every weekend we try to hit…read moreup a new local coffee shop, and on this morning it happened to be Spot of Coffee. It's located on Stevenson Place in that weird triangle where East Liberty, Friendship, and Shadyside meet. Even though I'm very familiar with the area, I didn't even know there was a street there. Parking was tight and at a premium, even early on a Sunday morning, so my wife jumped out and ordered for both of us while I circled the block. For our drinks on this morning I ended up with an iced salted caramel date latte while my wife got an iced coconut Americano. Mine was described as "organic dates, maple syrup, and a pinch of sea salt," and I couldn't find a description for my wife's drink. It only took a few minutes before she was back in the car with both of our coffees. Mine ended up being really good. From the first sip to the last, the coffee flavor remained front and center, which isn't always easy to accomplish with an iced drink. Even the foam on top had a strong coffee flavor. Beyond that, I picked up a pleasant sweetness, which I assume came primarily from the dates, although the maple syrup likely contributed as well. On the finish I could definitely taste both the sea salt and a subtle dryness from the dates. I was also able to sneak a sip of my wife's coffee, and the coconut cream on top was delicious. When combined with the espresso, it reminded me a bit of an affogato because of the contrast between the creamy coconut and the bold coffee. The bottom line for me is that I would head back here again in the future. Both my wife and I enjoyed our drinks, and I would love to come back and try more of their specials.

The first time I went, I got a blueberry matcha. The blueberry syrup they had was pretty weird…read moretasting, very chunky and not flavorful. My friend who tried it agreed. However, I also got a smoked salmon bagel which was delicious!! The second time I went, I got a strawberry cheesecake matcha. It was definitely better but again -- something about the fruit syrups taste off to me. It was almost....rusty/metallic tasting if that makes sense? I couldn't finish the drink because of that weird taste. The matcha itself is good though. I know that they make the fruit syrups in house which is why I feel bad giving a mid review but they have tasted off both times I have been. Definitely will come back to try the non-fruit drinks though and I'm sure they are better!

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.

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!

Highly recommend Silver Stream aka kairos coffee. Bruce and his team are friendly and even if…read morethere is a long line, they move efficiently and fast. Service A+ Coffee A+ Best coffee in cranberry by far.

Great coffee with a wide variety of drink options! I recently tried the Vanilla Breeze Latte from…read moretheir seasonal menu, and it was absolutely delicious. I highly recommend stopping by and giving it a try!

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.

My wife and I were walking around the Strip District and I wanted coffee. Allegheny Coffee is…read morecentrally located and the delicious aromas spill out into the street! Nice guy working behind the counter offered samples, my wife enjoyed a flavored cold brew and I enjoyed the excellently smooth nitro cold brew!

Swung thru during a Bucco Bantr live show and I must say place was absolutely vibes. It was packed…read moreinside and outside with awesome coffee smells in the air, people roasting beans, and talk of Pirates baseball. The people behind the counter were extremely friendly and the black drip (I'm boring sorry) was excellent and nicely priced. Great stuff.

The gentleman at the cash register was very quiet and I had to ask him to repeat himself a few…read moretimes (I also can't hear too well most of the time), which I felt bad about making him do. Not too friendly, yet also not rude, I think maybe just a bit shy. I went here in particular because I saw they had gluten free everything bagels & vegan cream cheese, so I was sooo excited to order it, but unfortunately they did not have any gluten free bagels at that time. I looked around for another GF & DF option, and landed on a couple of hard boiled eggs. Can't go wrong with a hard boiled egg, hehehe! I ordered a cold brew with the sugar free hazelnut & asked for extra syrup, which I soon determined was not necessary. That's a great thing though! It was an amazing sugar free syrup & if you get the SF hazelnut I'd suggest just keeping the amount as is. Their cold brew itself was really yummy too (well from what I could tell because I accidentally asked for too much syrup, hahaha). It is so stinkin' cute inside this shop and I wish I had more time to look around a bit. I definitely plan to go back, and fingers crossed I can try the GF everything bagel next time! I'd love to look around more inside & actually dine in, because it felt wicked cozy! I also love that they offer glassware options for those who dine-in, plus they use compostable items for take-out. Heck yeah! I really recommend checking this place out :)

We were gifted the Pittsburgh Coffee Passport for Christmas... and Caffe d'Amore was our first…read morestop! The cafe is nestled in the upper Lawrenceville... where parking is simple and life is slower lol From first glance, this establishment is ready to make you feel right at home. With cute signage everywhere instructing you on there sustainability practices and fun flavors of the month, you go from first time to feeling like a regular instantly. The lattes... were.... DELIGHTFUL. We got a peppermint latte and a vanilla oat milk latte. The flavors were rich but not cloyingly overpowering. We also ordered a breakfast hand pie (why does life not use the term hand pie more often, you just feel so fun ordering one) and an Egg & Cheese Bagel. Both freshly put together and toasted to perfection. It is great when a cafe has actually delicious and intentional food. The staff was more than ready to give their suggestions and help. They kindly announce when your order is ready and wait with a smile to hand it off to you! There were plenty of cute places to sit and the decor was just so.. them. They have a restroom available and well marked as well. We may have a passport full of coffee places to try, but Caffe d'Amore might just have to be a regular spot during the journey anyway!!

Fifth Avenue Beanery is the type of coffee spot that suits convenience over quality, putting it on…read morepar with the Crazy Mochas and Starbucks in the area. It's hardly a knock, and with their lower prices, I'd rather enjoy my espresso, etc. from their small stand than most of the places nearby...especially if I'm in a hurry...and have cash in hand (it's cash only). The staff isn't from the coffee snob, uber-prideful-of-their-craft school of baristas, so don't expect the greatest pull ever or photo-worthy latte art (you won't get that from the chains, either), but they're really nice and worth supporting. If you're looking for a quick cup of coffee or an espresso pick-me-up and have cash in your pocket, I definitely recommend Fifth Ave Beanery. If you're looking for a better-quality drink, you might be disappointed. If you like Starbucks or Crazy Mocha, support the little guy and Fifth Avenue Beanery a chance.

Lately I've been going to another place, but decided to give this one a chance again. I ordered a…read morelarge breve latte with sugar free vanilla. Was about 6 dollars. Other places give 3 shots of espresso in a large latte, they gave 2. And it tasted like it. My drink ended up tasting like hot vanilla milk. Pretty gross. I think I'll pay the extra 15 cents at another place and get something that tastes good with 3 shots of espresso in it.

I enjoy their coffee - good, strong flavor. They have a variety of seats inside, but the patio was…read moreperfect. I also love the coffee wall - you can leave a free coffee coupon for someone! Just pin it to the wall. Support local when you get a chance, and check this place out!

Super cute little cafe! Convive offers a nice range of beverages. They've got a decent selection of…read morepastries, allergen friendly as well which is lovely to see! I came in looking for a hot tea, and asked what tea's they had. Black and hibiscus iced tea's were offered, so I chose the hibiscus. It was light on flavor and refreshing! After looking at the menu just now I saw that they do have hot tea as well, so next time I will be more specific. It's a neat place and worth checking out if you're in the area!