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Small, simple local cafe on Butler st. I got an iced peppermint mocha, hot black sesame latte, and iced black sesame latte (3 12oz lattes came out to ~$16). Sad to say that I did not taste the black sesame syrup at all, which is actually one of their house made syrups. My peppermint mocha was okay- had some peppermint flavor to it but def not ground breaking. Space is pretty limited to about 9 tables in a little section. It's mainly a table with 2 chairs. I did see one outlet on the wall at the far corner. There is like 3 chairs that face the window. read more

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Espresso a mano is a staple in the neighborhood and is a very cozy spot. The coffee has never blown me away tbh but it's good enough. As a heads up, they don't have wifi so if you plan to work here make sure you have a hotspot. I do appreciate the commitment to making this a coffee shop and not a cowork spot! read more

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Great cafe in Lawrenceville. Quality coffee, they have pastries. Lots of seating, people were working on laptops there but there isn't any WiFi so definitely make sure you have a hotspot. Staff were friendly. A few tables outside to sit and in the spring/summer they have a garage door that opens! Love the brick vibe inside. read more

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Loved this cafe! Nice, vibey space to chat or do work with a super helpful staff! The coffee and espresso drinks here are the stand outs, don't miss out on their homemade syrups that never miss either. Also their pastry selection is small but really good, especially loved their brioche bun with a light whipped cream filling, it wasn't too sweet which I loved! Great place to hang out, one of my favorites in Lawrenceville! read more

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Colin M.

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I've been coming to Espresso a Mano for over 15 years, when they first opened in Lawrenceville. And while I don't get here as often these days, I am so glad they continue to thrive and the vibe, the service and the coffee remains amazing. Theor prices are reasonable and their staff are consistently friendly - and worth a visit! read more

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Madi N.

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Kim P.

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Short line on a Friday morning that moved quickly. Delicious drip coffee and a selection of pastries and a couple breakfast burritos on the menu. I tried the bacon burrito that came with eggs, potatoes, and cheese. Hot sauce is in the cooler. The hot sauce added the perfect amount of spice. We ended up sitting inside to eat and there were a bunch of small tables inside and one or two outside. Great big windows that let lots of morning sun in, a lovely place for your morning pick me up. read more

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Victoria C.

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For an iced vanilla and iced maple cinnamon latte, both were very good and I can tell the espresso they use is chefs kiss my new go to for weekend coffee!! read more

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Danielle V.

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Walked in on a Saturday morning and immediately loved the vibes of the coffee shop. Lots of locals enjoying the space. Decent amount of seating. The staff were friendly and provided good recommendations. I got a honey latte and my husband had an Americano- both were very good! Would definitely recommend if you are in the area (also a great spot to grab a coffee and walk the street outside!) read more

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Doiku N.

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Clear menu. Nice seating indoor and outdoor. Quick service. Casual sig down chill place. read more

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Fabian L.

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My dirty matcha wasn't on the menu, but the staff was more than happy to make it for me. I loved the atmosphere and vibe. I opted for all substitutions, including dairy-free options, with oat milk in mine. They were worried about dairy-related issues on my flight back home read more

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John F.

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Cozy shop with great vibes. Fast service on a busy day! My coffee was rich, bold, and flavorful. I love that they sell a variety of coffee beans to take home. The owner was incredibly kind and helpful in selecting which coffee to buy. Great place, and we can't wait to come back! read more

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Tom B.

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They make fantastic coffee and they're friendly about it. Great staff too. Always consistent. The other best coffee in town.

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Ken L.

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This place is so cute inside! Definitely a great place to hang out and get some delicious coffee. I really liked my latte and they do some really pretty latte art. Staff was nice and service was quick too. I would totally come back here to do work and chill. They also carry some pastries too that looked really good. Have to come back and try them!! read more

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Justin A.

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If you are in the Lawrenceville area and in need for some caffeine, I highly recommend Espresso a Mano! Both the baked goods and the coffee are insanely tasty for the price. Whenever I stop by I usually grab a latte and a blueberry muffin. They have never disappointed! The Lawrenceville location is a little small, but it's also very cozy. Local artwork is up on the walls for sale which I find to be fun! The baristas are always friendly and work exceptionally fast. read more

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Taylor Y.

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Among all the coffee shop options, I ended up choosing this place, given the very good reviews. However, it was a very average experience for me. I had no complaints about the oat latte that I had ordered. It was tasty and strong, just what I needed in a coffee. However, I came here to do some work, and there was no Wi-Fi available. Additionally, it seems that they didn't have many pastries available, perhaps it just was just today. Nonetheless, it was a very busy morning, and many locals seem to frequent this place. read more

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Espresso machine down, they were serving regular drip. Due to health reasons I usually have to drink decaf, and they would not make me a pour over. The barista literally said "they don't need my business and don't care." Somehow I find it hard to believe that La Prima, Big Dog, Commonplace, Jitters, Redstart, Delanie's or any coffee shop you can think of would ever diss a customer like that. Never going back. read more

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Sarah K.

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Cute little coffee shop. They have all the basics plus some yummy eats. The staff is pretty rad. Cash is preferred. Street parking is available. read more

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Kaylee B.

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I like stopping here on my way to get my nails done. The service is always fast and the employees are always pleasant. The iced lattes are always my go to! read more

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Jocelyn N.

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Love Espresso a Mano -- especially their iced lattes. I had a maple cinnamon iced latte with skim recently and it hit the spot! The staff is super friendly and the vibes are really relaxed -- it's a great spot to catch up with friends and get caffeinated. read more

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Nicole J.

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I got a pistachio latte and a pastry to enjoy out on their outdoor area with my dog. Everything was made to my liking and all the staff and customers in there with me were super friendly! read more

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Oren H.

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Congrats David on your new baby!!! What a great spot. I am not sure who David is but I think he is the owner or an employee but he just had a baby and the community was signing cards for him to congratulate him. Enough said. Great people and great service and very cool chill atmosphere. And for the important part - the coffee - it is excellent. Best in the area in my opinion. We rented an Airbnb for our extended familia about a 10-15 min walk maybe 4 min drive and I ended up picking up 6 cappuccinos every morning for everyone cause that's how I roll. Let's just say no one was disappointed. Enjoy. read more

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Linda D.

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Decent coffee, kudos for use of space, customer service was lacking. Glad to see the old neighborhood getting a new life! On street parking was convenient. read more

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Great coffee shop on picturesque street in Pittsburgh. Indoor and outdoor seating. Yummy pastries and fabulous coffee. Quick service and relaxing atmosphere. read more

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Joel L.

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Sitting here drinking this caramel latte and have just decided that this is the best in Pittsburgh. Try it and tell me I'm wrong. Creamy and delicious. Forget Starbucks. It's absolute shite compared to this. I hadnt been here in a long time and just returned. My new (again) favorite coffee. read more

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Yiying X.

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my absolute favorite coffee shop in Lawrenceville! This time I the winter special - golden latte. Variety of spices (turmeric, ginger, black pepper, cinnamon etc) and that vibrant golden color are just perfect for the recent freezing and gloomy days. I opted to coconut milk (because there is a hint of coconut oil in their recipe so I thought it would be interesting to have coconut milk) and made it dirty by adding shots of espresso - it's so good!! Highly recommend - plus not need to mention that all these spices are good for health and immune system for these cold days. read more

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Grace K.

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Loved this Nutella stuffed donut thing! Great cup of coffee and great vibes. They also had a caprese sandwich which was tasty. Great spot in lawrenceville read more

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Meghan B.

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Had to update since I have visited Espresso a Mano MANY times since I last reviewed. In my opinion, this is one of the best places for a good cup of coffee/ espresso in the burgh. My go-to is a almond milk latte, or a cup of whatever coffee they have available. Both are always delicious. Brendan always gets a shot in the dark, which is the perfect pick-me-up for long days in the office. The staff are always friendly, and they always have SO many delicious looking pastries from local shops around Pittsburgh. You can't go wrong here! read more

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Erin H.

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Cute! This place is a 5/5 for me. Checks all the boxes I want in a coffee shop: cute space, for-here mugs, reasonable price, great tasting coffee. As an added bonus, they had multiple vegan and vegan, gluten free treats AND they let you add your own oat milk. Score. I thus enjoyed the perfect ratio of Americano to oat milk. FYI if you're ordering an americano, the price is the same whether it's an 8 oz or a 12 oz. And I assume the number of espresso shots are the same, so decie how concentrated you want your drink to be in advance. I loved my 8 oz but my friend also loved her 12 oz (but I admittedly like the taste of coffee much more than her in general). Would definitely return. Americano was $2.80. read more

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Rachel T.

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Espresso a mano is my neighborhood coffee shop. I often stop for an iced americano after a run as a little "treat" to myself. The owner and staff are sweet. Cash is preferred and they do not have wifi. In addition to their high quality espresso menu, they have locally made pastries and sandwiches. I always get an americano or a double shot of espresso. The espresso is smooth and almost creamy. They make their own syrups too, and have interesting flavors like 5 spice and chamomile! I love when I get their one outdoor table and can sip my drink while people watching. I highly recommend this place! read more

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Florie A.

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Oh my gosh! Dave is such a great barista. As soon as you walk in to order, he makes you feel welcomed. Very social guy. Few chairs but worth the wait for me because of how nice the staff is. Man, glad they have a restroom because Mother Nature called. It's also a nice place to enjoy good music too while they're singing and doing chores LOL, cute. Great place to catch up with my emails. They don't have wifi so turn on your hotspot or use the public network nearby, if you dare. DUN DUN DUUUN. Btw, I parked on the street. My chai latte was very tasty too! read more

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Nina B.

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Wonderful and friendly baristas. I tried an oatmilk latte with the maple cinnamon syrup and it was delicious. I love that they offer so many treats and options for people with allergies. I snagged a packed of cinnamon rolls from Baked True North. read more

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Aditi S.

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Came here for a quick coffee and didn't disappoint. Such a cute coffee shop and service was good. I got an iced latte and it tasted great! Would love to come back! read more

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Amy S.

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Super friendly staff, good music, and plenty of tables to study. I got an almond vanilla latte w/ oat milk and it was oh so good.

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I got a almond milk Latte it was very good! The store was nice and clean and the staff was super friendly. There isn't much seating but I came in the afternoon and got a table. I did get the vegan and gluten free cinnamon rolls they are from another company sold at this coffee place. I would never get them again the man working heated them up for me and the bread was so hard. I only eat vegan and gluten free so I understand ingredients is hard to put together but the bread was so dry and so hard it honestly was terrible. read more

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Darren B.

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Located in Lawrenceville area this cafe is easily accessible with options for street parking. The coffee is very good and I also recommend their muffins. Quiet environment for talking with friends and no need to shout over other voices. read more

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Raghad ..

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are was very small so couldn't sit and study, all they really had was coffee and a few pastries. their chocolate croissant was good and i had their lattes with sf caramel which was also good. read more

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Meghna B.

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Such a cute coffee shop located in Lawrenceville! I tried an iced vanilla latte with oat milk which was very good. You get to pour the milk yourself at the counter which I liked so my latte had just the right amount of milk. The coffee shop itself is cute inside and theres plenty of seating inside and a few tables outside as well. Definitely check it out if you are in the area! read more

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Great spot for coffee, barista was friendly, plenty of seating and wifi. Very nice ambiance.

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3623 Butler St
Pittsburgh, PA 15201
Lawrenceville
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(412) 918-1864
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http://espressoamano.com/

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What time does Espresso a Mano open?

Espresso a Mano opens at 6:30 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.Espresso a Mano opens at 7:00 AM on Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Espresso a Mano close?

Espresso a Mano closes at 4:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.Espresso a Mano closes at 2:00 PM on Sunday.

Mon-Fri 6:30 AM - 4:00 PMSat 7:00 AM - 4:00 PMSun 7:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Payment methods

Does Espresso a Mano take credit cards?

Yes, Espresso a Mano takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Espresso a Mano have catering options?

No, Espresso a Mano does not have catering options.

Indoor Amenities

Does Espresso a Mano allow dogs?

No, Espresso a Mano does not allow dogs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Espresso a Mano have bike parking?

Yes, Espresso a Mano has bike parking.

Does Espresso a Mano have outdoor seating?

Yes, Espresso a Mano has outdoor seating options.

Does Espresso a Mano have parking?

Yes, Espresso a Mano has parking options. Street Parking

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Does Espresso a Mano have free WiFi?

Yes, Espresso a Mano has free WiFi.

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(49 reviews)

1.6 mi

My daughter has been here a couple times This week was my first. I had high hopes after hearing…read morethat they brew Red Start beans - one of my favorite roasters. They delivered. My Americano was delicious and the price wasn't crazy. My daughter has had a couple different lattes and she has liked them all. Workers are friendly. Overall, a really nice coffee shop.

Great cafe with vegan and gluten free options, plus yummy lattes!…read more The coffee here was really nice, I really enjoyed the Centred Latte, a vanilla latte with cinnamon, and their other ones looked good too! I wish they listed the descriptions of what the flavors are for the signature drinks though so I don't have to bother the staff on what each thing actually is while it's busy. The pastries here all looked great with different flavors, I liked the Pecan Cherry scone a lot, with actual cherries mixed in! It is vegan and gf, which means the texture is definitely very different from traditional pastries, but one of the best vegan ones I've ever had. Excited to come back and try more!

Centred Latte Cherry Scone

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Church Brew Works

We enjoy the theme of this Brewery. It is such a large space. They have several different beers and…read moreit's just a cool experience. How many places can you say where you're drinking beer inside the church. They do have a restaurant here and when we stop by on a Monday night, they were we're pretty steady. There is street parking around this location as well. I had the strawberry rhubarb summer ale. It was very light, but still had great room. An easy summer drinker. My husband had the pious monk dunkel and enjoyed it - come to find out - he had it before the last time we were here!

Well, start with this venue is top-notch very impressive, and all the extra detail that has been…read moreleft as part of the church is totally awesome. As for the food, I have zero complaints. It was totally excellent and really, really enjoyed it. My same complaints as most of these kind of places the beer is never cold enough. Why can't they be colder....this is my only complaint...so

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The Nook

We arrived at 9am on a Saturday which is when they allegedly open according to their website…read more(Google says 8am) and there were already tons of people seated and even a table that diners had finished eating at so there is definitely something inaccurate with their published hours. Thankfully we didn't have to wait for a table for 3 (the folks in front of us in line most have had a bigger table and were given a wait time). I really enjoyed the vibe here as well as the food. I tried the waffle Benedict and thought it was great. Definitely worth a visit for breakfast but their weekend hours should be updated if they open they open before 9am...

This joint has been on my list of places to try for a while now. Was it worth the 53 minute wait on…read morea Saturday morning? Yes, yes it was. There was a friendly gal at the door taking names and numbers. I could hardly believe the wait time but decided to put down my name and do a little window shopping during the wait. We were eventually called and texted to let us know our table was ready. Our table was in the very back corner, next to a group of girls loudly talking about their drunken escapades the night before. It was entertaining to say the least. Our server was super friendly and accommodating to dietary restrictions/modifications. I ordered a Turkish Benedict on gluten free toast.... So. Good. Amazing flavors. My daughter got the croissant avocado toast which she loved. I also got a pistachio latte and was pleasantly surprised to see the used pistachio butter and not a syrup. It was lovely. I had to keep my child from drinking it all! While the wait was long, it was definitely worth it. The space is smaller than I imagined. The food came out fast for how packed it was. It's worth it!

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La Prima Espresso Co

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!

Storefront for La Prima Espresso Company - Strip District

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Mediterra Cafe

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!

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.