This is a very cool coffee place and I keep thinking about how amazing their ice coffee felt during…read moremy morning walk. Inside there is this warm and cozy vibe, where you are encouraged to do something creative or productive. Service was fast and there were several nooks and crannies where people were comfortably getting work done, with seats still available in the upper area. The coffee felt refreshening and awakening at the same time and gave me the pep in my step that was needed to finish my 10,000 steps for the day. They also have options where you can take high quality tea or fresh squeezed juice with you for later. I will have to come back and try their breakfast menu while having another amazing coffee from them!

This is the cutest little unexpected spot in the South Side! It is much bigger on the inside than…read moreit looks and even has 2nd floor seating. I love that they have house-made syrup options and they always have a fun seasonal drink menu. The prices are reasonable. They also carry bagels, pastries, etc from other local small businesses which I love. The employees have always been super friendly. Always try to stop when I'm in the area. Parking can be a little tricky sometimes depending on the time of day.

A wonderful place to sit and chat. Other visitors were getting some work done on their laptops. The…read moreoverall mood was fairly quiet, but as long as my friend and I kept our tone fairly reserved, nobody else was bothered by our conversation. I ordered a small pot of tea, which was wonderful on a cold day -- but the selection of other items looked great! The barista was really helpful, too. The high ceilings and somewhat antique decor really fit in with the history of the South Side. I'll be back for sure!

One of many coffee shops in Southside, but this one definitely stands out! The inside is very cozy…read more They also have a beautiful patio in the back that you might miss if you don't know about it! On my most recent visit I had the iced chai and my husband had cold brew with cream. The chai is one of my favorites and it did not disappoint. Service is quick and friendly.

Best chicken sandwich I have ever had. The staff are friendly and kind…read more You get your money's worth with the portions given. Unique decor.

Really good, fresh food in a fun environment. I want to go back to try more items off the menu!read more

We were staying near this coffee shop.. the place is absolutely silent in the morning .. good place…read moreto walk around.. not sure if they have parking in front or at the back of the store.. perfect spot for an early morning coffee/breakfast.. The ambience inside is really good.. They have all varieties of coffee and tea... service was really good.. The guy served with a bright smile, which was good to see... order a Cortado and a latte.. one of the best lattes that I have had the recent past . The flavor was super good.. I added an extra shot of espresso and that elevated the flour... Cortado was also so good.. Lots of space inside to sit and relax with a cup of coffee.. nice locality overall.. great experience.. five stars..

Visited SSW Commonplace location on Saturday afternoon. It was clean and not busy. I ordered a chai…read moretea latte with skim milk. I typically use soy milk but they only offer oat milk as an alternative. It was okay. I would probably order something different next time. Service was quick and friendly.

This place is always hit or miss for me! One day my coffee taste good The next not so much! I will…read moresay lately I've been getting the cinnamon bun latte and it has become my favorite drink to get now !

This was my first visit to Cupka. It is less homey inside than Black Dog, but on this Friday…read moremorning, it was blessedly quiet. We enjoyed our hot breakfast sandwiches and chai latte in the front corner window while using the free wifi to catch up on news and our socials. There are also cold items like baked goods, fruit parfaits, and hard-boiled eggs. Restrooms are gender segregated, but there is on-site parking and a ramp to get to the door.

Wow I immediately fell in love with this spot! Cozy vibes with really nice staff who are so helpful…read moreand kind! Not to mention the coffee is top tier, their spring seasonal Strawberry Cheesecake Latte was so good and unique, the homemade syrups make such a difference and somehow wasn't too sweet! Also don't forget to get it with pistachio milk, it's one of my favs and hardly anywhere has it. Really would recommend this cafe to anyone and will definitely make sure to come by more often!

Came in a waited in a long line, maybe 20 minutes. No problem, it's a small place and I have…read morenowhere to be, was excited to try a new place. One after another go by and it is my time to order. I'm told to wait while he takes someone he knows order behind me that came in at least 15 minutes after me. I just left, that's not how you do business.

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!

Great service, excellent pastries and sandwiches! Really can't go wrong with anything here, but…read morewould definitely recommend the Montagnard sandwich if you're a prosciutto lover, and the almond croissants... they're absolutely worth trying once and then you'll no doubt be addicted to the. The cafe is also a great spot to sit and read, so work, but be prepared for some crowds

Pastries and sandwiches were AMAZING. We were in town for three days and went twice! Our favorite…read morepastry was the panier choco-pistache - I will be dreaming about it. The hot latte was pretty standard, but still good. All the sandwiches were also fresh and tasty. There is a lot of seating for 2-4 people. It gets very busy around lunchtime.

Grim Wizard - caffeinated alchemy has JUST moved! Around…read morethe corner! but the energy is sooo different. this heavy metal themed coffeehouse is super unique and - oddly bubbly! lol! i walked in and i couldn't stop smiling at the happy social vibe. I got the Pallbearer ice latte with oat milk - Pall&Oats as Chad calls his favorite drink. The espresso is dark and rick with 2 long poured shots offset by a unique blend of syrups in perfect balance with the bitter. There was plenty of ready to eat items and a kitchen will be opening soon. GW is located in Allentown Neighborhood of Pittsburgh and fits right in with the surrounding New Orleans and Goth shops on this strip. I highly reccomend hanging out here!

I stopped by here a couple of Sundays ago with my family for our morning coffee. Every weekend we…read moretry to hit up a new local coffee shop and on this morning it happened to be Grim Wizard. This coffee shop is located in the Allentown neighborhood of Pittsburgh and my wife and I had visited it before in its previous incarnation. In any case, this shop definitely caters to an interesting crowd and that is reflected in the somewhat dim lighting inside. Besides the usual coffee bar and a merchandise area, what sets this place apart is that it has four pinball machines. For my coffee I went with the Vlad the Impaler while my wife went with the Bloody Kisses. The menu described mine as espresso with toasted marshmallow syrup, honey, hickory smoke, cinnamon and clove, topped with marshmallows and a hot honey drizzle. My wife's was described as espresso with dark chocolate sauce, French raspberry and cookie butter syrups, milk, and topped with whipped cream and raspberry drizzle. My coffee ended up being quite good. The flavor combination was one of the more complex ones I have had, and the hot honey added a bit of heat on the finish. That said, the coffee itself was not lost and still came through with a nice rich flavor. My wife also enjoyed her Bloody Kisses, especially the combination of dark chocolate and raspberry. The bottom line for me is that I would head back here again in the future. Grim Wizard definitely has a unique vibe, but I liked the pinball machines and the coffee was good as well.

I stopped by here two Sundays ago with my wife and our twins for our morning coffee. Every Sunday…read moremorning we try to hit up a new local coffee shop and on this morning we decided to go to Needle & Bean. Needle & Bean is located on Castle Shannon Blvd and has a clever name whenever you realize it's part record shop and part coffee shop. There was only a single other patron there whenever we arrived and he was on the way out, so we had the shop to ourselves for a bit. The shop itself is segmented into a seating area for the coffee shop patrons and the other half for the records. The inside of the shop is well lit with lots of natural light and helped by the light colored wood floors. Since I was just here for the coffee, I didn't really check out the record section of the shop and instead paid attention to the coffee and goodies. For my coffee on this morning I decided to go with a large hot americano while my wife went with a small iced americano. Then I also ordered my kids a chocolate chip cookie each and the family a brownie. Total cost was $12 which was awesome. My wife and I both really enjoyed our coffees here as the roast for the americano was super dark and rich. Since we both love darker coffees, we clearly made the right choice and it was easily one of the better coffees I have had in awhile. My kids seemed to enjoy the cookies and the brownie and so everyone was happy. The bottom line for me is that I would head back here again in the future. My wife and I really enjoyed our coffees here, our kids their treats and the price was fair as well!

I like Needle & Bean. Convenient if I wanna pop-in and get a record on a whim. I love their record…read moreselection too.