Great coffee and location, with really nice outdoor seating across in the garden area too. Loved…read moretheir cold brew a lot, didn't even need anything else and the flavor is perfect! The apple caramel scone was okay, more like cake than scone texture, and I didn't really get the apple air caramel flavors very strongly. I do love their drinks, and will definitely come back for them and hang out on this cute area!

It's a great local coffee shop with great selection of great quality coffee. Very rustic decor…read more They are popular and great customer service. Thank you for sharing your coffee with us.

La Prima is easily one of my favorite coffees to grab in Pittsburgh. The staff is always so kind…read moreand the coffee is always on point. This location has more of a modern feel than the original location and is really clean inside. This is a go to spot for me.

Great location if you're at convention and want a quick, good coffee that's a little more local!…read more The latte was great, with a small but very good list of syrups and options. It is definitely a little pricier, but quality is there. The chocolate croissant was okay, a little hard but overall not bad. They didn't have a lot of food options, but for their drinks, it's pretty worth it.

What a fun & eclectic coffee shop! This place is great for a quick coffee grab, or if you want to…read morestay awhile. I tried the nitro cold brew & americano. Both were smooth and fueled up my day. The barista was friendly! And had great suggestions for places to eat & things to do while visiting.

Cool vintage mechanical vibe. Has a few outdoor tables and indoor. Indoor space could've been…read moreutilized better. There's a huge open area in the middle of the café with no chairs or tables. Not exactly the best place to work or study, not many outlets or table level chairs. Service was kind of friendly though and fast. Finding parking in the area might be trouble as the municipal court are right across the street and a lot of street parking is reserved for permit cars.

Coffee is americas past time. Well maybe not quite. But maybe it should. I love coffee and I love…read moretrying new flavors out. Along with new coffee shops. The staff here walked me through their menu. My drink was delicious. And I'll be sure to. One back again. The decor was cool and this place was very clean. I was glad I stopped in.

I feel very mixed about this coffee shop. We set out to find a coffee shop where we could sit down…read moreand enjoy a coffee. After walking around the neighborhood, this one had seating, so we went inside. First, I'll say the coffee we tried was pretty good - a cappuccino and a brown sugar cinnamon latte. The barista asked "for here or to go" and the drinks still came in a paper cup anyway despite us saying "for here". I really enjoy having a coffee in an actual glass/mug when I say "for here". The ambiance was a bit confusing... not really sure what they were going for in the space, things were a bit choppy and thrown together. Kinda felt like you were in someone's garage with cluttered items on rickety shelves behind the counter. Our barista was very nice, but an awkward moment occurred when they were ringing us up - barista asked for a tip but then told us not to put the tip on the credit card because the owner steals from them. We felt this was a little uncomfortable and gave some unwelcoming energy. We also tried a Nutella croissant, which was very good! I think this shop has a lot of potential with some changes to service and decor.

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.

For old school Pittsburgh vibes, you must check out LaPrima at their original location in the Strip…read moreDistrict for an espresso. The cafe is counter service...expect a wait on the weekends... the baristas are fantastic!!! but there is a steady line of customer during the day. Limited Standing room inside and table seating outside. The coffee beans are roasted in Pittsburgh and make a delicious brew for sipping at the cafe or to take home. Enjoy!

LOVED our dinner at this place…read more We came here for dinner while visiting Pittsburgh. The first thing that struck me was the interior decor. Very industrial and moody with an open kitchen/preparation area that adds some intrigue. I do like to see the happenings of what's going on as someone with zero attention span. Service was excellent. George was fantastic. He kept a close eye on us without being overbearing. He anticipated what we might need so we didn't spend one second waiting to order anything. The menu is not endless or overwhelming which, presumably, allows them to focus on the items that are listed. I have decision panic so it was kinda nice to have less things to choose from. They asked if there were any allergies or dietary restrictions so I mentioned my vegetarianism. George went through the menu and pointed out the vegetarian options including what seems like it is vegetarian but isn't. They had TWO vegetarian entree options and fortunately the non-mushroom one was something I probably would have ordered anyway: pesto with walnuts, arugula, and a very generous amount of grated cheese. To start, I ordered the Brussels sprouts whichc I was warned had fish sauce. This was fine but nothing that blew me away. GF, on the other hand, loved this. GF ordered the wedge which was brought to our attention as vegetarian with the bacon on the side, which was her request. We ended up sharing both, a large part of that was because hers came out first and I couldn't wait but I'm so glad because the wege was FANTASTIC. The dressing? holy fuck pure ecastasy. The wedge was more like a filet shape which was much easier to eat. Who decided on the wedge shape anyway? The lettuce was so fresh and crisp and went wonderfully with that orgasmic dressing and breadcrumbs. Back to my pasta. Also delectable. Noodles were al dente. The sauce was creamy and packed that pesto umami flavor. The walnuts were a really nice contrast in texture. Everything about it absolutely fucking slapped. GF ordered the mushroom entree which came served on a bed of barley which, don't mind if I do, had a few forkfuls to "sample" for "my review". Again, so fucking good. Because it was my birthday, George provided a dessert (yuzu maybe?) that was served inside a meringue-esque igloo, creamy perfect balance of sweet and tart custard with some berry business underneath. Wonderful. I almost forgot their spectacular cocktails! Holy shit, literally they have a CORN CHIP cocktail that I could not pass up. It comes with two massive cornchips on top of a flavored foam. When you bring the glass up to sip, the cornchips are right in front of your nose and their aroma sets the stage for the drink which was STRONG. It wasn't as corn chip forward as I expected but I understand that flavor is probaly hard to create. For my second drink, I ordered the blue one which was refreshing, light, and really good. GF ordered a spritz which was gorgeous "it was good". For second round, I picked out some uranium thing that was very cucumbery, GF says, "it was good". I just read it outloud to her. "it's true!" Fantastic meal at a great place.

Decor was impeccable, service was top notch, and the food was solid. Wasn't the biggest fan of the…read moreseasoning of the half chicken, but the cook on the chicken was perfect. Really liked this spot. The staff was great, the location was central, and its very upper crust. Great place for date night, drinks, and fellowship. I definitely will need to try another dish on my next visit.

High-quality, diverse coffee & tea, and much more!…read more The coffee here is fantastic. I wish I had more time to spend here - very cool vibe. They also have craft beers, cocktails, and hot teas, plus some food options. If you like wine, you'll love how they use wine analogies to describe coffee.

While the staff were polite, I was disappointed with some of the hygiene practices during my visit…read more Several staff members had their hair down while handling food and drinks, and I saw one person repeatedly touching their hair. There were also noticeable issues with nail cleanliness. Implementing stricter grooming standards, such as tying back hair, would have made the experience much more inviting.

Cute little coffee shop and in a great area to hangout and enjoy. Loved the rustic feel & ample…read morespace to work or enjoy time with friends. Loved that they are wanting to "teach" people about where the coffee comes from and how they prepare it to make it into your cup. Staff was friendly & efficient.

This is such a hidden gem coffee shop! The staff are always friendly. They know the farmers who are…read moresourcing their beans. They have photos of them on the walls of the coffee shop. The summer special Vanilla Breeze was SO good. Sparkling water, guava, vanilla, and rooibos tea. They also make homemade syrups! Some food and pastries as well. The brownie was gluten free and also yummy! I already want to go back. Highly recommend! It's also connected to a coworking space.

my wife and i went in for a little vegan sweet treat but left with a fantastic story of horrible…read morecustomer and amazing customer service. when an entitled customer came in expecting to buy a full cake day of, the employee was kind, polite, knowledgeable, and apologetic that the bakery does not provide whole cakes day of due to staffing. despite push back, she never got rude or frustrated. she provided them with a slice of the cake and finished the interaction with continued empathy. we were next in line and even then, she remained light hearted and positive. she provided amazing service to us and we got to talk about the arrogance and narcissism that some people carry over the best vegan cake and iced tea. for the woman who gave this small business a hard time, because it's apparent you frequent Yelp, if you are hosting a lot of people and driving almost an hour to a bakery: it helps to call ahead and confirm availability as well as planning ahead appropriately for large parties. don't expect customers to take your side and try walking with less entitlement.

This is a great and alternative spot for those wanting something a little different than going out…read morefor drinks / to the bar. I say this because they are open late several nights a week! Great spot for dessert after dinner or as part of a date, too. I specifically went in for the "fancy" hot chocolate, which is made with real chocolate pieces. The baked goods were also tasty - my only suggestion is to make sure you ask to have your item warmed up, depending on what you get, as they are kept in a cool case and something like a brownie for example was pretty hard to eat. The sever did recognize this and offered to heat it up after the fact; which made it perfect. All of the baked goods were perfectly wrapped or garnished. The interior has a decent amount of seating and lots of dried flowers everywhere. Definitely try the hot chocolate!

I stopped by here a couple of Saturdays ago with my wife and our twins for our morning coffee…read more Every weekend we try to visit a new local coffee shop, and on this morning we decided to go to Nicholas Coffee and Tea. How I have not reviewed this iconic Pittsburgh coffee shop before, I do not know, but it has been a number of years since my last visit. Its location in Market Square makes it prime real estate in Pittsburgh, but with Market Square currently being renovated, parking is not exactly easy to come by. Because of that, I had my wife run in while I circled the block. She came back out with an eggnog flavored latte for me and a gingerbread latte for herself. My eggnog latte ended up being pretty good, as I could clearly taste the nutmeg and cinnamon flavors. What really stood out was the texture of the drink, as it was thick, almost milkshake thick. I can only imagine how rich the eggnog they used must have been. While the strong eggnog flavor mostly masked the coffee, I did still get a bit of coffee flavor on the finish. My wife also enjoyed her gingerbread latte. The bottom line for me is that I would stop by here again in the future. Our coffees were good, and I would really like to head inside and see the shop again after being away for so long.

What a Pittsburgh institution! It's been around for ages and the family still runs it and they…read moreroast all their beans right there in house so it smells incredible always. They have so many kinds of beans and the staff is so knowledgeable and helpful in helping you pick which kind. The coffee on drip is also delicious! They carry lots of other knick knacks and snacks too so this is such a great place to grab a gift. They have teas too! Definitely a great place to stop in while you're downtown!