This review is long overdue. I've been buying food and coffee from the Downtown location since my…read morefirst year of college (five years ago). The atmosphere inside is immediately welcoming. Few tables line the walls, but if you're lucky enough, you can claim one right before the lunch rush, when PNC employees raid the place and the soup sells out. If you stop by frequently enough, Charlie, Matt, or another employee might learn your name. The baristas are kind, personable, and have always made any mistake right. Forget the decadent desserts, hot coffee, or savory sandwiches; I keep coming back because I feel respected here. LaGourmandine is tasty, no question. But at this location? It's particularly loving and feels like home. There is free Wi-Fi, and no better place to get work done while enjoying lunch Downtown. My only complaint: be sure to say whether it's for here or to go when checking out. According to an employee, a small paper cup holds more coffee than a small ceramic cup. But coffee tastes much better in ceramic; I hate when it's mistakenly poured into paper.

Sigh. I saw that they had ceramic cups, including espresso sized cups. I ordered an espresso for…read morehere. And then they handed me a paper cup with a plastic lid. So disappointing! I try so hard not to waste materials with single use cups. I carry a travel cup. If they had only had paper cups, I would have given the barista my travel cup. I explained this, and she poured it into a (cappuccino sized!) ceramic cup for me. The espresso is good, but I prefer the espresso at Yinz, so probably won't come here again. That said, the quiches look really good here...

We recently stopped by this neighborhood gem while on a trip to the Burgh. Coffee and breakfast…read moresandwiches were yummy! And the staff are so nice! We will definitely be back next time we stay up at Mt. Washington.

One of the few places in Pittsburgh where you can get a Taylor Ham/Pork roll breakfast sandwich!…read moreHas been one of my favorite spots for years and a hidden gem in Mt. Washington. I love the banana fosters latte and it pairs well with your breakfast. All breakfast sandwiches come with a little fruit cup. The owners are so sweet and the service is always great. Be patient when you go, they have a small but mighty staff! Easiest to call your order ahead for pickup. Inside and outside seating with cute decor from local artists. Very close to the Grandview overlook with great views of the city.

Mediterra Cafe is a local, family-owned cafe, bakery, and market. The cafe serves breakfast (e.g.,…read moreFrench toast, shakshuka, salmon toast, and quiche) and lunch (e.g., salads, sandwiches, and pizzas). I visited the bakery and market on a busy Saturday. Display cases were full of baked goods such as cookies, cake pops, cupcakes, cruffins, tarts, cakes, breads. I have been to the Mediterranean, and I thought that most of the baked goods here were not Mediterranean. While I waited in a slowly moving line of other customers to order from the bakery, I browsed the shelves in the market. I saw cheeses, bottled beverages such as wines, packaged foods such as grape leaves, and chocolates. I could not find price tags on all foods, so I recommend that those be added. I purchased three baked goods for a total of $15. I rate the croissticky as 5 stars, the cinnamon roll as 3.5 stars, and the raisin-oatmeal cookie as 4 stars.

I have been here a couple of times and have never had a bad experience! The whole ordering then…read moresitting is scary when they are busy BUT I will say even when they're super packed there always seems to be a table open at the time you need it! The breakfast sammie is a staple for me and I mean look at it!! Cooked to absolute perfection the homemade English muffin really takes it to the next level! The Shakshouka was bomb the eggs were poached to perfection! The bread was nice and fresh it was soft but still sturdy enough to use to dip! The cereal milk latte is another staple for me I mean how can it not be. The espresso was delicious and the Honey Nut Cheerios was the perfect subtle flavor! Not too sweet which i appreciate. Speaking of sweet the zebra cakes were INSANE. Huge and only $5 which I thought wasn't bad! Always delicious here and vibes are great both inside and out!

Plenty of off-street parking, the ambiance is lovely, service was impeccable, and the tea and…read morefood...Divine!

What a great shop right in Mt Oliver! I went here on a Saturday morning. The service was great,…read morecoffee was fresh, and the food was delicious. I had the iced americano, which came with an orange peel, which was excellent. I also had the savory crinkle with mushrooms and onions and it was very flavorful. I would highly recommend ECHT!

Did you know you could have a flight of crêpes? I didn't either! But here you do! I had a craving…read morefor a dessert and this coffee shop appeared as I was driving and I did what any intelligent person would do, I pulled in The property was adorable and had some tables outside where you can enjoy your mocha with sunshine I'll have to come back to enjoy the coffee at which time I will write a new review about that. The owner told me that once a month there's a live music event and you can check social media to see the next date.

Cute coffee place in Mt. Lebanon with amazing crepes, coffee and sandwiches - been waiting 2 1/2…read moreyears to try this (work during the day and parking is tight) and today got the chance. The mocha coffee I absolutely loved. It was as of someone melted a big brick of bittersweet cocoa with some sugar and cream. Rich and earthy flavor, exactly how I like. The crepe was also impressive, with caramel and cream, powdered sugar and apple bits. The woman taking the order was very pleasant, and the people behind the counter thanked me as I left. Do yourself a favor and stop in if you can. Five stars.

I had a pretty full morning in Pittsburgh's North Side neighborhood because that's where all the…read moreinteresting modern art museums stand within reasonable proximity of each other. That's good because it was colder than a witch's hoo-ha outside. After spending a lot of time al fresco at Randyland, I think I was breathing icicles by the time I saw this corner cafe, one of a local chain named for what Pittsburgh residents call themselves. It was a welcome sight because I needed something to warm myself before my final walk to the parking garage. Housed in a vintage brick building, it was a cavernous space with tall ceilings and fortunately open tables. I ordered the $4.50 Large 20-oz Cafe au Lait because I needed the extra fuel to get me through the frosty weather (Photo 9). They have Yinz merch for sale and the last of their baked goods. Oh well, I didn't need the extra calories anyway. COFFEE - 4 stars...piping hot the way I needed it AMBIANCE - 4 stars...a lot of space to spread out SERVICE - 4 stars...quite efficient TOTAL - 4 stars...I'm not a Yinz but they served me anyway RELATED - Exploring Pittsburgh? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/QKLtuBlwjs

If you want to know about quality, all I have to say is that a Starbucks opened across the street…read more I was worried. Starbucks is out of business in fairly short order and its store is available to lease. Yinz did good keeping Yinz Coffee in business.

My wife and I checked into a downtown hotel and headed out for the night. First stop was Yinz…read moreCoffee, perfectly located under the Monongahela Incline. The shop is modern and the woman working the counter was friendly and professional. My wife enjoyed their cold brew and I went for the nitro cold brew. Can't recall if I'd had nitro cold brew before but this one was awesome! Cascading foam added to the smooth coffee experience! Loved it!

I think if it was purely based on my drink (iced decaf Americano with lavender flavor) J would have…read moregiven maybe 3 stars. It was very weak and diluted. However, the rest of the family ordered various flavored coffee drinks and they really enjoyed them. The pickle flavored popcorns were pretty good also. The space is just large enough, but they do have outdoor seatings also. The service was very friendly and helpful.

Atmosphere - check. Pleasant staff - check…read more Location - check. Coffee - check. Food - Double check!

Despite being somewhat pricey, Bartram's is nearly the perfect breakfast spot…read more As of this review, I have eaten at least a dozen breakfast burritos from this location over the last two years. I have tried all the different meats, vegetables, and cheeses and have never experienced a change in quality. The one issue is the variability in terms of portions. On one visit, you might get a monster burrito that you would happily pay $15 for and the next time you might get one that does not even seem to be worth $5; the actual cost is around $12. The service is impressive! Everyone is friendly and I seldom have issues with the accuracy of my order. Also, the inside of the building is very clean. The location is not old, but they do a good job of always having a top-notch presentation from an aesthetic standpoint. It is not cheap, but nothing is these days. If you get the monster burrito, you get great value. If you do not, then you might come away thinking you overpaid. On a scale of 1-5: Food - 4 Service - 5 Price - 3

It's crazy that there seems to be two listings for this place. I am wondering if one is meant to be…read morefor the bar/coffee shop (most likely). I reviewed the original listing long ago. But, here we go again. Amazing record store with incredible and I mean incredible vinyl finds. The live music events they put on are always spectacular. Really good sound for a small space. The bar/coffee shop puts out stellar drinks. The service is beyond. Proper all around.

This place is the coolest! A vinyl record store with connected and knowledgeable music industry…read morefolks in the vinyl part of the store. They also have a small stage for gigs every Friday and Saturday and often other days of the week as well. Check out the calendar of events. It is also a coffee shop with excellent coffee and espresso and the rest. AND they have a bar with a diverse collection of art and music passionate people buzzing around. Beer is fairly priced and you constantly beat $4 Straub cans.

Walked in the door and was immediately whisked away by three very young wait staff to the main…read moredining room. I was showered with attention as one explained the menu items. Was suggested I try the Ubzek Plov...which was a wonderful choice! I was so thrilled with the whole experience, I tipped each one a little extra on the way out the door! I'm only here a few days and just might go back again before I head home.

Friendly Uzbeki restaurant in Mount Lebanon…read more It was our first time visiting so we wanted to share a few things off the menu. We started with the beef, chicken and pumpkin samsas, Uzbek Plov and Juvava. The Uzbek Plov is a rice dish with lamb, carrots, raisins, and chickpeas. It is served with bread and a tomato salad. The bread reminded us of a pretzel. The Juvava is beef dumplings in a soup with vegetables. Delicious! We also tried the raspberry mint tea. The staff is very friendly. The restaurant design is bright and inviting. They do not serve alcohol. Located conveniently next to a parking garage