Great cup of coffee. Glad we stopped in. Yelp makes you add 85 characters so I'll say it again. Great cup of coffee read more

The downtown location of De Fer Coffee & Tea was the closest to where we were staying to the weekend, so I stopped by last Saturday on a rainy morning. There were plenty of people there to enjoy coffee, pastries, or a quick breakfast bite. This location also contains a sizable collection of in-house roasted beans and branded merch available for purchase. CORTADO The cortado looked more like a flat white (served a cappuccino-sized cup). It was okay. The espresso was pretty strong, but there wasn't a really distinctive fruity or chocolate note. Pretty good vibes and a well-decorated interior. I probably got the wrong coffee for myself, but I'm down to try something different next time. read more

De Fer Coffee & Tea - Cortado - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Small LGBTQ+ coffee chain in the Pittsburgh area I came to this location with my fiance and we both got vanilla lattes + breakfast sandwiches. The breakfast sandwhiches were solid, but they were re-heated from the freezer and therefore had somewhat cold middles. Our vanilla lattes were fine, but not amazing A few tables for seating both inside and out read more

If I lived in Pittsburgh this would be my favorite coffee shop to frequent! This was located close to my hotel and they served me a delicious coffee to warm me up after the Pittsburgh Half Marathon. They also had some breakfast sandwiches but I opted for coffee only on this visit. We come to Pittsburgh once a year and I know this will be a stop for me now every May. read more

De Fer Coffee & Tea - Black coffee to go! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Great vibe, great coffee, friendly staff, fast service. We ordered two espresso drinks...both solid.  Strawberry lemonade spritz...also solid.  Hot chocolate... decent.  The only true weak point was the breakfast panini...the miso aioli was way too strong. It overpowered the panini. read more

I've been to De Fer over a handful of times! The Downtown location is one of my favorites! Always great service and staff! Parking obviously sucks. There is decent amount of seating, which is always a plus in my book! I got the cookie butter latte "Christmas style" and it was so good! I'm not super crazy about their breakfast sandwiches, but they do have them! The star of the show for me was the vegan pumpkin chocolate chip muffin! One of the best muffins I've had in a while! (Don't be scared just because it says vegan!) I'm not vegan. But I can appreciate a good vegan dish/ item! read more

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One of my favorite places on the Strip! The atmosphere is so nice here, with lots of indoor and outdoor seating and lovely decor! I especially love their seasonal drinks, especially their brown sugar cinnamon cold brew, the cold foam is so perfect and airy, one of the best I've had! All their baked goods are great too, but the Korean Pork hand pie is top tier, also their breakfast sandwiches on English muffins are popular for a real good reason. Definitely a great place to hang out and chat or get some work done, or enjoy a little sunshine with a great drink and snack! read more

De Fer Coffee & Tea - Cold Brew Beef Pastry - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

ORDER Blueberry Vanilla Latte - delicious!! The blueberry tastes legit and the vanilla isn't too overpowering. I like how the coffee taste is still very noticeable and strong. Delicious!! VIBES The place gives a modern, bright cafe look with the white tiles and wooden shelves. There's a couple of tables for seating but most people grab and go. SERVICE I went here twice within my week stay in Pittsburgh and the service is absolutely phenomenal! The staff is so welcoming. Drinks are quick to come out and they're really sweet about giving recommendations! read more

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Cold foam didn't last a 5 minute walk and matcha was the worst I've had in the city. Sandwich was pretty good. Separately I'd rate the matcha a -2/5 and sandwich a 4/5. read more

De Fer Coffee & Tea - Peach crumble matcha latte and turkey Brie sandwich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

This is a small De Fer location right in the Cultural District. I was there on a busy Saturday morning with the German Christmas market happening one block away. It was pretty packed and we were told there was a 15 minute wait but we definitely didn't wait that long. The staff is super friendly! I enjoyed my latte as usual! read more

De Fer Coffee & Tea - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

This place is super adorable. They have awesome little gifts you can and merch. The drink and treat I ordered were delicious. And the staff were extremely nice and efficient. read more

De Fer Coffee & Tea - Large cookie butter iced latte - Christmas style - with a pumpkin chocolate chip muffin. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Super cute shop, with lots of coffee and healthy food options. The service was quick and the workers were extremely hospitable!

Great lattes and muffins! I dropped by with a friend a few minutes after they opened on a weekday, and there was a short line. Staff was friendly, quick, and helpful. If you're looking for a place to sit and do work, beware that this establishment is small so there's limited seating. read more

De Fer Coffee & Tea - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

I've had De Fer before, but at another location (Strip District) and it's a fav spot but was Downtown today and gave this location a try! I was impressed! The space was neat and bright, but also lots of stuff to look at including art from a local favorite... Baron Batch! Now... for the coffee. The special was a cinnamon foam cold brew with some walnut syrup and it was simply delightful! What a nice blend or fall flavors! They made it just how I liked, a little less sweet. It's nice to see a business like this in the Downtown area. It was a welcoming space inside and out! read more

De Fer Coffee & Tea - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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This place came so highly rated that I walked 15 mins from my hotel to grab my morning coffee from here. The interior is cute and standard for a coffee shops in 2025. I ordered the piña colada cold brew and a chocolate chip cookie. Both were a complete disappointment! The cold brew not only did not taste like a piña colada, but also barely tasted like coffee... Just watered down and bitter. The chocolate chip cookie was dry and absolutely horrible tasting. I'm sure Pittsburgh has better options in this place! read more

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De Fer Coffee & Tea is an absolute five-star gem nestled right in downtown Pittsburgh. If you are searching for a coffee shop that is genuinely unique and not corporately owned, look no further. The space itself is wonderfully quaint, bursting with character and charm, making it the perfect spot to sit and leisurely work on personal or business projects. The coffee is, without exaggeration, exceptional. Their latte is a must-try--it's silky, full-bodied, and truly scrumptious. Beyond the drinks, the food offerings are outstanding. For a savory start, I highly recommend their mushroom breakfast sandwich. Adding to the atmosphere, the shop is decorated with lots of cute and interesting merchandise, plus a delicious array of pastries to choose from. Best of all, the staff are amazing and super friendly, always willing to explain any of their offerings. De Fer is definitely a regular stop of mine and I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a truly unique and friendly coffee experience in the city. read more

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Enjoyed the staff, the coffee, and the space. Not a big shop but has big coffee flavor. I got a cup of hot black coffee (no sugar or cream for me) and it was tasty to sip on when meeting with a friend. Will definitely be back. read more

Cute and small interior with food, drink, and a few items (coffee beans, candles, etc.) for sale. If you dine in, you are given a number and the order is brought to your table. The service was friendly and I enjoyed my hot chai! read more

Visited Pittsburgh this past weekend to see a couple Pirates games, stayed near PNC Park but couldn't find good cold brew nearby in North Shore so we walked across the Roberto Clemente bridge to here. Short, extremely pleasant walk. Ordered inside and was able to sit outside, there was decent sitting inside too. Friendly, fast service. They had free water and cups available inside. The cold brew (black) was great. The breakfast sandwich (bacon, egg, cheddar) was delicious, the sauce on it was perfect, super tasty, and the English muffin was also great. It looks like a small sandwich, but it was really the perfect size, filling without being heavy. A perfect breakfast experience, will definitely come back next time I'm in Pittsburgh! read more

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Thrilled to get another coffeeshop downtown! De Fer is right on Penn down from 7th Street Bridge. For this order got a cold brew flavored with strawberry creme foam. It was delicious without being overly sweet. The cherry chocolate oat bar was filling and chewy. People there were super nice too. They got other baked goods and pastries there too - go check them out! Looking forward to going back myself. read more

De Fer Coffee & Tea - Strawberry and cream cold brew and oat bar - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Excellent cafe to grab a coffee. Clean and spacious. Few tables and two window counters. Friendly and quick service. Coffee was very good. Nice food items as well but only tried the coffee. read more

De Fer Coffee & Tea - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

I stopped by here a couple of Sundays ago with my wife and our twins for our morning coffee. Every Sunday morning we try to hit up a new local coffee shop and on this morning we decided to go to Defer Coffee. We have been to different Defer Coffee locations throughout the city before but on this day decided to check out their new Penn Ave location in the heart of the strip district. This location is in former Adda Coffeehouse and outside of some cosmetic changes, this location looks and feels the same as it did previously. For our coffees on this morning my wife and I both ended up going with ginger snap lattes. As the shop was empty, it took a little bit longer than expected to get our coffees and be on our way. My coffee here ended up being pretty good as there was a nice ratio of milk to coffee which let the rich coffee shine through. Then the addition of the ginger snap flavoring was good with a nice ginger taste that was not too strong. The bottom line for me is that I would head back here again in the future. Both my wife and I enjoyed our coffees, so why not? read more

De Fer Coffee & Tea - De Fer Coffee Cultural District - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Great coffee. Quick and efficient as well! Friendly staff that make you feel welcome. read more

De Fer Coffee & Tea - Cortado - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Great espresso drinks. Had a cortado and a lemon blueberry muffin. Nice place. Best espresso I've found on Penn Avenue.

Not being a coffee snob I don't know that I could really appreciate this place as much as someone who was more knowledgeable about coffee (like my brother). I went here while I was on a work trip though, and the staff was really friendly. The inside was really cool and clean and my latte was good. I had a pastry that was good. It would've been cool if they asked if I would like it warmed up. The coffee shop are regular in San Diego. Always ask me if I want my pastries warmed up and that's kind of nice. read more

A much needed Welcome to downtown. Right in the heart of the cultural district. Great coffee and pastries and service. This will be the next hang out for Pittsburgh CAPA students like the other coffee shop that once was in this location. Thanks for filling the cafe void of downtown. read more

Cute coffee shop but you can't be in a hurry because it is individually prepared. Kind staff and cute and clean shop. Cool snacks and items for sale. read more

This is perfect coffee place. In town for a week, going to come every day. The place looks exquisite. Team is great. Coffee is

Excellent service, excellent food, excellent atmosphere, I love it!! Excellence in everything! read more

Incredible experience, the taste was exquisite. Not too many seats inside but that's okay, I wanted to be outside anyways. Parking was DIFICCULT! Beware. A friend said it was "bussin"!!! He's a smoker. read more

New outpost for Pittsburgh's best curated cafe. Friendly service and good beans. Just opened up recently.