Curious about this location. Have had Eliza Furnace at Wise County Biscuits and wanted to check out their other roasts. The barista at the register was more than helpful. Since I was asking about their Summer Porch seasonal, and they didn't have it on today's rotation , she was trying to describe its taste. Gave me a taste of a bright acidic brew, but unavailable iced. I "settled " on the Peach Crumble Cold Brew. Very light and refreshing, almost tasted like a tea. It paired well with the Apricot Cinnamon crumble bar. A bit too sweet for my aging palate but I can see it being a crowd favorite. Delightful rooms to either work or chat with friends.. I wish this was closer to home but a lovely place to try expertly roasted beans . read more

De Fer Coffee & Tea - Troy Hill - Peach Crumble Cold brew and Apricot Cinnamon Bar. Tasty. - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Ordered a vanilla latte and a grilled cheese here. Latte was average and came quickly. The grilled cheese though was a different story. It took 25 mins (and I mean actually 25 mins)! I watched groups behind me get their build your own sandwiches before me. At one point, someone came up to me and said she was going to check on my order but never came back. After waiting 25 mins, the grilled cheese looked like the picture. Cheese sliding out and bread barely holding together. I expected a lot more after waiting 25 mins. Cute space but the kitchen needs to get it together! read more

De Fer Coffee & Tea - Troy Hill - Grilled cheese - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Stopped by for a snack while visiting the art houses. The close at 3 on Saturday so we just made it in. Went with a chocolate chip cookie which was shockingly thick and stuffed with chocolate. I asked if they could warm it and they did a perfect amount so it was melted chocolate but not hard to eat. It was perfectly cooked. Loved every bite! read more

De Fer Coffee & Tea - Troy Hill - Chocolate chip cookie...warmed - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

If you can handle the drive up Rialto street, this stop is worth it! there's street parking in the local neighborhood around the joint. The decor and seating area is super cute, lots of fun art to look at and some tables to sit at. Theres a large standing area to wait for your coffees to-go with merch to look at while you wait. The coffee is SOLID. Great quality and you can taste it. They have food options as well. I only had the oatmeal creme pie which had too sugary of an aftertaste for my liking. read more

This spot is so cute! Such a great spot to do work from and their coffee is always good. I like that they offer a food menu. The breakfast sandwiches were pretty good. Service is quick too! Definitely recommend it if you're in the area. read more

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Met a friend here to chat about an upcoming project, and I have to say--what a great suggestion. This local coffee shop is outstanding. From the moment I walked in, I was impressed by how much larger it is on the inside than it looks from the outside--plenty of space to sit, relax, or get some work done. I ordered a latte, and it was absolutely amazing--smooth, rich, and perfectly crafted. They also offer small bites and food options, making it a great spot for more than just coffee. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, with a vibe that makes you want to stay a while. The only downside? Parking. It's all street parking, and if you drive a truck the size of mine, finding a spot can be a bit of a challenge. But honestly, it's worth the extra effort. This place is a Troy Hill gem and I'll definitely be back. read more

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Delightful addition to Troy hill Rialto street Housed in the old pear & pickle This is a nice bright space Yummy baked goods and breakfast sandwiches are seen in their glass case And how about this their baker working in the front window My cookie was big and delicious My cappuccino the best Lots of room to sit relax and enjoy Very friendly service order at the counter they bring your food and beverage to you nice touch Nothing like a good cup of coffee right? I will be back read more

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Oh so glad this place is within walking distance for me. Finally I can live out my dream of taking Sunday morning walks to the local coffee spot. This will be the perfect place for it. Cozy little coffee shop offering small bites to eat, juices, smoothies, and of course coffee. They have a wall of goodies featuring their own coffee and loose leaf tea, coffee supplies like tumblers/mugs, bean grinders, French press, kettles, and even chemex. They also other fun stuff like candles, fancy chocolate bars, honey, maple syrups, cocktail mixers, and even sardines. Yes, I said sardines. Plenty of seating and things to look at. The interior is beautifully decorated with art and wallpaper. Great spot to grab a drink and get some work done. Staff were friendly and ready to serve the many costumers walking through the door. I got a chai latte and vanilla latte. I also got their last slice of chai tea cake. Both drinks and the cake were delicious and very flavorful. You can tell the chai is actually brewed and not just some syrup to mimic the taste. The vanilla latte wasn't overly sweet like some coffee spots make. Can't wait to walk back down to this awesome cafe! read more

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I'd yet to visit since this location was Pear & Pickle (it's been a minute!), but was delighted to find that De Fer Troy Hill has preserved the same cozy, neighborhood cafe feel. I stopped in mid morning on a Wednesday after seeing a client in the area and ordered a cold brew and breakfast english muffin (eggs baked with parmesan, bacon, hickory smoked cheddar, sun-dried tomatoes, chipotle garlic sauce, buttermilk chive english muffin). Based on the freshest homemade quality of my order, I think that any choice off the menu would be sure to satisfy! I would love to try their weekend waffles and basic cocktail offerings. This was the perfect stopping off point to get some remote work done and recharge. Thank you, De Fer! read more

De Fer Coffee & Tea - Troy Hill - Cold brew, breakfast English muffin - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Love this place! Good coffee, good baked goods, quaint atmosphere in the neighborhood I grew up in. Staff is pleasant.

I stopped by here last Sunday with my wife for our morning coffees. We have been to the De Fer coffee location in the strip district before but never to the one in Troy Hill. The inside of this coffee shop is massive and is actually much bigger than it looks from Rialto Street. The floors are made from worn hardwood and then the walls are decorated with lots of bright and colorful art. In the main area there were a couple of display cases full of food and then a bunch of merchandise and coffee for sale. Beyond that there were multiple rooms with plenty of seating but since I have young twins, I enjoyed the one which had all sorts kids books from Sesame Street to Pete the Cat and even Llama Llama. For our coffees on this morning both my wife and I went with coffees from their specialty section. I chose the salted butterscotch latte while my wife went with the peppermint mocha. Then some of their food looked good too and so we added a ham and cheese hand pie as well. My coffee from here ended up being pretty good as the coffee tasted freshly roasted and then a hint of the butterscotch came though. What I didn't get was the salt which was honestly fine. As for the handpie, wow, was it good. First off it was stuffed full of ham and cheese and then the crust itself was flaky while the herbs and seasoning on the exterior was tasty. Then there was also a sauce of sorts inside which may have been a bechamel which was also very tasty. The bottom line for me is that I would head back here again in the future. I really enjoyed the handpie I had here and was also impressed with all of the children's books. read more

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Let me start out by saying, my mom used to dip my pacifier in espresso. I am half Italian and Half Cuban. Coffee is literally in my DNA. I am a tad bit of a coffee snob. This place is hands down one of my all-time favorites. I have been to all of De Fer's locations and this one opened up down the street from my new house! BLESSING the neighborhood with some real good stuff. The coffee is top tier goodness. Each coffee spot has their own thing that I love and order every time, here my go-to drink (and only here will I get this because they ruined all others for me) is a Mocha Latte. The chocolate is so damn delicious. Perfect amount of bitterness to the chocolate, balanced so exquisitely to the coffee. It is really perfection in a cup. My boyfriend didn't think he liked chocolate beverages and he was like "WOW, that's REAL good!". The baked goods are always a hit too! I loved the chocolate chip cookies. This time we tried the banana pecan muffiin and it was amazing! It was spiced kind of like a pumpkin pie but different, if that makes sense?! Crunchy in all the right places. Super tasty. The breakfast sandwich sounds pretty tasty too, will definitely be back to try that soon! Thank you, De Fer for being in Troy Hill! read more

De Fer Coffee & Tea - Troy Hill - Banana Pecan Muffin (a.k.a everything you need) - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Great space- so much seating, upstairs too! Their food looked delicious although we didn't try any. Got black coffee and peppermint tea and they were great! They brought the tea right to our table which was nice. Good place to study or catch up with a friend! read more

De Fer Coffee & Tea - Troy Hill - Breakfast Menu - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Wow bad. Coffee is awful here, bitter and thin. I poured mine out on the street, not kidding. I guess people get lattes and other candy concoctions that cover the acid burn. read more

Coffee here is like gas station coffee. Decor looks like a children's daycare center. I had some thing like quiche but it had lemon in it. Really gross. I don't know why hipsters always reproduce this babyland environment. Im usually just takeout anyway so I'm more saddened that I can't just pop in and get a good strong smooth coffee. Oh yes with mandatory tip I paid 6:50 for a red-eye (one shot). read more

First let me start by saying the Employees here are amazing. But for the last month the espresso machine has been broken and I have watched them explain it to customers every day and some of those customers aren't nice. I don't understand why the owners aren't getting this taken care. It must be hard when mommy and daddy buy you a toy and it breaks and then you stop caring about it read more

I recommend all the locations of this coffee shop, but this one is the quietest and coziest of them all. Like the additional non-coffee items on sale along the opposite wall. read more

This place is beautiful. Light and sunny. Coffee is great. Food is good. Zucchini roll excellent,but raw in middle. All the he other food was good but needed just a little more flavor. I recommend this coffee place! read more

Cutest cafe in Troy Hill. So glad this came to our neighborhood! Coffee and tea selection are great, pastries are delicious (especially the berry muffin and baked oatmeal), decor is really cool, and the people are SO friendly and kind! Vibe is great for an afternoon to do some work, or just hangout and talk with friends. Perfect addition to Troy Hill! read more