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    KaFair Cafe

    4.8 (54 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    Love the flower decoration
    Cutie N.

    It's really a cute coffee place to stop by. Great place for morning coffee or afternoon tea. I ordered dirty matcha lattes. It's really really good. Love the crumpet and the crepe cake. They also have little corner for the handmade jewelry. Super cute. You have to check it out when you there. I will stop by again when I'm in the area.

    Quynh M.

    LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS PLACE! Such a great neighborhood cafe. Decor is homey and inviting. Coffee is delicious. They do have pastries and small selection of snacks but I haven't tried yet. So glad to have such a gem in the east end - morningside neighborhood and just a hop skip from highland park :-)

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    Karen H.

    This is the CUTEST little spot in Morningside. I went on a Friday around noon with three other people. There's a a couple of small tables with chairs and a couch with a coffee table so it would work for small groups. We were there for a couple of hours and while there was a steady stream of people walking in and out, almost no one sat inside the cafe which is a shame because the inside is ADORABLE. If you like owls then you'll love their decor! There were two people working when we came in so everything took a little bit to come out but it was worth it. The staff was super friendly! The food was also delicious. I enjoyed the light and fluffy crepe cake and our HUGE toasts. The cherry and almond pastries were also delicious. Overall a great experience and I would definitely come back! The one thing that I did not love is that their bathroom is in the basement and it's creepy down there but that seems to be on par with pretty much every other Pittsburgh establishment so maybe pee before you go.

    Samantha R.

    My first time to KaFair was such a hit. I love the cute and cozy vibe both in and outside of the cafe. I love a dirty chai and the fact that they had it as a listed option on the menu let me know it was going to be so good, and it was! The prices are what you expect, around $6 for a dirty chai with oat milk, and the quality was awesome.

    4th birthday celebration
    Carlie H.

    I love going to KaFair Cafe when I can! It's a bit of a trek for me, but it's always worth the trip. Their rainbow crepe cake is my favorite way to treat myself - it never disappoints. The crepes are paper-thin and sandwich a light filling. Plus, it comes with a tart raspberry compote topping that complements how sweet the cake is. Other items for munching include quiche, crumpets, toast, and bagels. Their drink menu is varied with specialty coffees, teas, juices, smoothies, bubble teas, and Italian soda. These are listed on their menu board to the right of the countertop and display case, where you are greeted by a friendly face when placing an order. I typically take my order to go, but there is available seating indoors and limited seating outdoors. It's the perfect venue for their monthly board game night with Morningside Area Community Council, which is free to everyone and no pre-registration is required.

    Bagel menu
    Ellen K.

    A friend lives in walking distance, and I scored one of the four parking spaces right in front. Almost missing the building being nestled between other small buildings, I almost drove right passed it. The very welcoming staff helped orient me on my first visit. You order at the counter, and the food was quickly served at a bistro sized table for two. For the size of the space, there are surprisingly abundant places to sit. Though everyone spoke quietly because you're so close to everyone else. I very much enjoyed the favors of their signature toast dish. Another gem located in the Morningside neighborhood!

    Decaf Latte
    Rebecca M.

    I stopped in for a late lunch, and I'm so glad that I did! The coffee, and quiche + side salad were both amazing! There are so many things here to try, fresh squeezed juice, and amazing looking pastries! I was working in the neighborhood, and was really glad to sit here and check some e mails. It was very quiet here, and beautifully decorated. I can't wait to come back!

    Cupcake
    Nathan M.

    This was a find that we was looking for I can't express how happy I am with this cafe!! The owner/barista was so helpful in picking or drinks to also grabbing some great pastries. If you find yourself on morningside definitely stop by and checkout this staple!! We had a special latte that was on and the Dirty Chai Latte and the dirty chai is a top 3 of all time for me so it is a must try in my opinion The Honey corn cake is also a must try the sweetness of it will want you to get the whole cake The one thing that is always a must for me is the ambiance of a coffee shop it needs to be a place where people can converse and just feel at home and Ka Fair is all of that and then some.

    Peppermint lattes
    Jason F.

    I stopped by here earlier today with my wife for our morning coffee. On Sundays we try to hit up local coffee places and on this Sunday our choice happened to be KaFair Cafe. It was actually the second time that we had been there. Both times you could tell it was a very local coffee shop with a bunch of old timer regulars congregating both inside and out. It has a number of tables inside and on this morning there were about 10 or so people whenever I got there. Besides the area to order, they also had a pastry display case and then a dessert display case as well. The sign said their speciality was a crepe cake and I have to admit that it looked inviting with its pastel colors. For our drinks on this morning both my wife and I went with one of their seasonal specialties, the peppermint latte. It ended up being an interesting drink as it seemed like their normal latte only with whipped cream and smashed up peppermint candies on top. On my first sip, all I could taste was the coffee and the milk which I will say was still good. There was a good proportion of both coffee and milk with the bold flavor of the coffee coming through. Even after swirling it around my cup a bit and getting the whipped cream to melt, I didn't get the peppermint flavor. It was only after the peppermint candy had melted into the drink that I could really taste and enjoy it. Even though this wasn't ideal, I did appreciate that they didn't use a syrup and also that the peppermint flavor wasn't overwhelming. My wife didn't get to her latte until after everything had melted and throughly enjoyed it. The bottom line for me is that I would head back here again in the future. I enjoyed my coffees both times I was here and would love to try their crepe cake too.

    Iced Americano
    Lauren G.

    Tried my first ever Orange Frespresso and it was the weirdest and most refreshing drink on a beautiful day! If you're a fan of coffee tonic, I think you'd like it! We also had the crepe cake with raspberry preserves and an iced americano. Can't wait to come back and try more!

    Pastry display
    Anqi H.

    This place is so cute! They're takeout only during covid, but you can sit by their garage door bar or their outdoor tables. I came to try their crepe cakes, and they did not disappoint. They only had the matcha crepe cake when I came. There's the option to add chocolate sauce, and it's soooo good! I didn't care for the decaf americano. I would come back to try more crepe cake and some of the other drinks.

    Great lattes

    It was a great place to meet with old friends. I loved the laidback vibe and coffee. We will definitely be back.

    Brewed coffee
    Ommy N.

    This is an amazing hidden spot for serving coffees I loved it they have so many coffee choices to choose from. Completely recommend it. The service was amazing and fast and staff very friendly.

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    Adorable, great service, excellent crepe cake and pretty good in-house organic low-sugar pastries. Neighborhood staple worth visiting.

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    Cute coffee spot, good coffee and pastries, chill vibe, jazz music and super friendly staffs

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