On a Sunday morning in July, I made a visit to Fig Tree Coffee for a coffee drink. I found myself…read morein the Crafton area, and wanted to visit a local shop. Fig Tree Coffee is a newer coffee shop located in Crafton, right by the elementary school. They serve hot coffee, iced coffee, espresso drinks, tea, chai, and more. In addition to drinks, there are some food options available, along with gift-type items. Directly in front of the building, there is street parking available. There is also a private lot located to the left of the entrance for the entire building. The signage in the windows identifying the business makes it easy to locate. Fig Tree is truly a community coffee shop. It has plenty of seating, and proudly displays pieces of the community it serves. They have a bulletin board with local businesses, community events, and other information. Patrons seem to get their items and utilize the space to hang out and socialize. It is nice to see a place like this being utilized as intended! I stopped here around 8:45 AM, and it was not too crowded. There were a few other patrons in the building and in line ahead of me, but I only had to wait a few minutes to order my drink. It can be sort of overwhelming to try and order here, since the menu is so bare and there are not a ton of "special" drinks advertised. However, the baristas and staff will make anything you really are wanting, so I would not worry about this! They have different flavorings and combinations, you just need to ask or make a combination that you want to try when ordering. The barista that helped me on this visit was lovely. I was not exactly sure what I wanted, so I asked what she typically would order or make for herself. She ended up making me that exact drink in a 16 OZ Iced Drink. I enjoyed getting to try something different that I would not have picked for myself! Service was quick. I was in and out with my coffee in about 7 minutes, and that included waiting in line and taking a minute to order. The prices here are reasonable, and in line with what other local coffee shops are charging for similar products. They do accept both cash and card here, just FYI. I did not purchase any food or pastries, but the coffee prices were right in line with expectations. The vibe of this place is very cool, with a true community cafe feel. I love that they highlight their community. Not only with the people and events, but they even with a wall of Polaroids of the dogs that visit the shop! I even had a dog in line in front of me, so they are dog-friendly here. I give Fig Tree Coffee a positive review, and do recommend giving the shop a try if you find yourself in Crafton or the West End. It is a newer shop, but already has great ambiance and community presence. The staff are friendly, drinks are tasty, it is dog-friendly, and it is a great space to hang out or get some work done. I look forward to future visits to Fig Tree when I find myself in the area.

Amazing place with great, cozy ambiance and seating area to grab a drink and a little snack too!…read more The barista was really helpful, and their Pumpkin Spice Latte was lovely to sip, though the flavor wasn't very strong. They source their baked goods from BB & Burr, and wow, they never disappoint! The chocolate chip scone was perfectly flavored and crumbly, can never go wrong with them. Overall, it's a great local spot that's part of the community and definitely worth a visit if you're in the area!

I wanted to love this place but didn't have a good experience. It took about 15 minutes to get my…read morecoffee which was just an iced latte. The espresso is burnt and their flavors are non existent. Still unsure why they added whipped cream since the drink didn't call for it. I would not recommend.

I went to Anchor & Anvil on a weekday and ordered one of the fall specials…read more Pros: lots of space/different areas to sit. Cons: I wasn't a fan of the syrups used for the latte, as they had a very artificial taste (you know the one) and it was overly sweet for a combo of fall savory flavors. I'd like to give them another shot, as I love a local coffee shop. Just didn't hit for me this time!

Came here on a Saturday morning with my husband. We ordered an espresso and hot tea. Love the…read moremilitary theme and decor throughout the place. Love that the owners donate to organizations in the community. Service was quick and efficient. Prices were fair and on par with your typical coffee establishment - There are discounts for military and first responders! They also sell some merch and take home bags of coffee and tea as well, from other veteran-owned companies. 10/10.

The staff here are very sweet and care about quality over a buck…read more The food (avocado toast) was good and the popping mango Trio. Drink was refreshing on a hot day.

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.

Very good coffee, roasted in house. Barista was friendly, helpful, and made a nice latte (not…read morescorching hot, well steamed milk). Plenty of comfortable seats in a clean space.

A no-frills coffee shop! Conveniently located at the beginning of Shadyside's shopping street, this…read morecoffee shop provides a good option of drinks. It's a rather small space, but there's plenty of tables indoors and outdoors. The cashier kindly helped me hash out the menu to order exactly what I was feeling. My oat milk latte was exactly what I wanted and delicious!

I used to pop into Jitters all the time back when my hair stylist was at the salon just a couple of…read moredoors down, and it always hit the spot. It's the perfect cozy, no-nonsense neighborhood joint to grab a quick drink while you're hanging out in Shadyside. I usually go for their iced lattes or a hot mocha, but they do everything from a solid black coffee to refreshing smoothies if you're not looking for a caffeine kick. If you're walking down Walnut Street, it's definitely worth stopping in.

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 !

I really wanted to love this place, especially with all of the positive reviews. My iced americano…read morewas good and you really can't beat the prices! However, the service left something to be desired - I had to wait about 5 minutes for someone to come to the counter, and then the ordering process was kind of awkward - the employee barely spoke to me. The space is dirty and dingy, and there was a dog inside of the cafe. I understand folks love to bring their dogs along to places, but as someone who is severely allergic, it made me uncomfortable to see a dog in a place preparing my food.

Great coffee, fantastic people!!! Attended an event today at…read moreBentley Pittsburgh, and "By The Wayside" had their truck on site for sales, and also provided the complimentary coffee for the event. It was delicious, and I know good coffee. The staff was incredibly kind, and when they found out I was a veteran, they let me sign the "Roll Call" on the side of their truck. I was honored to add my name with all those heroes that signed before me!! Also, they gave me a special set of dog tags as a gift ... Thanks so much, BIG CHEERS!!!

This review is for the North Hills location. I have been…read morehere a good handful of times from when they had their food truck outside of Marshall's and how they are inside the mall. I love how they have some seats if you want to sit down and have a cup of coffee or tea and it's spacious enough though it's a small area. The service is good and the ladies that own/work at the counter are very kind. I always tip them lovely because they deserve it and they use a really good coffee blend. When I am visiting this area from going to my uncle's auto shop, I try to stop here when they are open and I love how it's a simple walk from Marshall's since I really enjoy the North Hills Marshall's compared to the South Hills Marshall's (greentree). I usually try to get their special drinks but today they didn't really have anything that caught my eye so I ordered a macchiato with oat milk and pumpkin pie syrup. I have to give them lots of bonus points for this syrup since most corporation chains like Dunkin and Starbucks do not have pumpkin until Aug/Sept. My drink isn't overly sweet and it's a good combo between the milk, coffee, syrup and ice ratio where other big chains never truly make the drink have a decent ratio. I highly recommend visiting the North Hills location if you're around or drive through this area. I believe their hours are 10am to 2pm; Tues to Saturday! No cons. Pros: Great service, tasty drinks, and lots of parking since you're at the block northway.

I typically would not review a coffee shop, but in the town of my birthplace (Pittsburgh), and a…read moreshop named Yinz Coffee, I had to try it out! I'm a Starbucks aficionado, almost always going to the chain when I want a coffee. I've been grinding their beans every morning for years. I was looking for a Starbucks, couldn't find one, and then Yinz Coffee appeared! For those of you not familiar with the 'yinz' term, it's a Pittsburgh word for 'you all', 'you guys', 'y'all', etc. Ex. "Are yinz going to the Steeler game". It's great they have a coffee shop named after the unique phrase. I ordered a latte and immediately noticed the difference in coffee flavor from Starbucks. It's a delicious refreshing change - so good in fact, that I bought a bag of the House Blend (Columbian beans)! I don't visit my hometown very often, but when I do, I'll be looking for the Yinzer Nation's coffee shop!!

Living right in the sweet spot between the Yinz Coffee on Liberty Avenue and the one over on Baum…read moreBoulevard was the ultimate morning luxury. Depending on my mood or which direction I wanted to walk, I'd constantly switch it up and take turns heading to each location for my daily caffeine fix. Both spots always nail the classic Pittsburgh vibe, but my absolute go-to is their iced lattes; perfectly espresso-forward and refreshing every single time. Whenever I want to mix it up, their specialty drinks, like the maple-sweetened Oatmeal Latte, are just as incredible. Having two top-tier local coffee shops just a short stroll from my front door honestly spoiled me for choice.