I know nothing about tea, or at least, I know very little as I don't tend to drink anything except…read morethe basics. I stopped in here on a whim while in the neighborhood and was thoroughly impressed. The shop is quaint and fun and the staff helped me navigate my lack of knowledge to grab a few items for my wife. My friends also appreciated the fact they sell some pastries and will make you a cup of tea (or a specialty tea drink) as well. Reasonably priced and worth supporting if you are a tea fan (or have one in your life).

Staff are always so welcoming and helpful! They have a truly impressive selection of teas, and I…read moreLOVE the atmosphere of the shop. Even though I don't live in Pittsburgh any more I always have to make a stop here to stock up on my favorites! My favorite infuser is also from Abeille Voyante

I've been here for a coffee or tea on a few occasions, as well as for lunch once, and it is really…read morean experience. The shop is bright and welcoming and full of warmth. You'll feel relaxed before you even grab that cup to drink. You could spend a long time reading the tea menu. Coffee is a little bit frowned upon here. It's always pretty quiet so it's a good place to go for conversations with a friend. They also have smoothies, which are appealing to children. Check it out when you're in the area.

4.5 stars. The Steeping Leaf is a local tea house, bistro, and gelateria…read more The tea collection includes over 175 teas from around the world, including black teas, green teas, oolong teas, white teas, Chinese pu'er teas, fruit teas, herbal teas, chai blends, boba teas, single-estate teas, etcetera. Other beverages such as juices and coffees are also available. In addition, customers may make a reservation for afternoon tea, which for adults includes a choice of a pot of tea as well as a three-tier stand of finger sandwiches, scones, and pastries. The foods and price vary for children aged 12 and under. ​ ​The bistro's menu lists foods such as quiche, avocado toast, fruit bowls, oatmeal, yogurt, pastries, flatbreads, wraps, paninis, salads, quesadillas, smoothies, and milkshakes. A freezer contains about a dozen flavors of gelatos. Furthermore, shelves feature merchandise such as bags of teas, teapots, mugs, t-shirts, earrings, etcetera. My husband and I ate one breakfast here. An employee immediately and kindly greeted us. We placed our order at the cash register and then sat at a table of our choosing. Some tables were already reserved for the afternoon tea. I ate Baked French Toast (5 stars), which consisted of a brioche with custard, cinnamon, sugar, strawberry sauce, peaches, blueberries, raspberries, and banana slices. I drank a Masala Chai Tea (4.5 stars). My husband ate the Loaded Breakfast Panini Wrap (3.5 stars), which contained scrambled eggs, potatoes, cheeses, avocado, sour cream, and salsa. The ingredients were separate, which he said looked pretty but tasted just OK. He used his utensil to try to mix the ingredients. He ate only half of it. He drank a Gelato Iced Chocolate (4.5 stars), a chilled hot chocolate with vanilla gelato and whipping cream on top. I also purchased a Dubai chocolate bar (4.5 stars) for about $20. It was not my all-time favorite Dubai chocolate, but it was a large size, and it tasted very good for being made in Pittsburgh. Note that private events such as birthday parties, baby showers, bridal showers, and bachelorette parties may also be held at The Steeping Leaf. Catering is also available.

I love this place with my whole heart. They're part of why I moved to this neighborhood to begin…read morewith. I get all of my tea from Gryphon's, and I'm always shocked by how inexpensive it is compared to ordering tea online elsewhere.

A natural tea and spices shop. The staff is very knowledgeable and offers you the ability to ask…read morequestions and sniff the products before deciding which tea is best for your palette.

Wow...what a lovely place!!! I was so pleasantly surprised with how beautiful this cafe was inside,…read moreespecially with all of the wonderful plants! It's such a versatile space where people can come together to use this space however they please (respectfully of course, hehehe). It was wonderful to see the kind of atmosphere Cafe Conmigo has cultivated here...so welcoming! The barista's were very friendly and seemed to have great energy! I had the lemon ginger honey loose-leaf tea, and gosh it was the BEST tea I've ever had in my life! I really enjoy how they have reusable glassware for enjoying items inside the cafe--their super cute mug is pictured here. I'm honestly super excited to go back! This location is out of the way for me but I am absolutely willing to go the distance for this little peace of heaven! & so should you! :D

I am really trying to get out of my usual coffee shops that I like to hang out at so I decided to…read morestart here as I heard so much about it online. I loved how I was greeted and how it felt welcoming + how many things they offer outside of the drinks. They sell plants and other cute little items (esp Pittsburgh themed). Seating was super cool but I sadly needed an outlet and had to reserve at a larger table as the smaller ones were full. I love how the plants and the environment gives a nice work space without it being too overwhelming. I felt comfortable though I felt a bit weird being at a larger table for being 1 person. (I also went in the afternoon about 1.5 hours before they closed). Now let's get into the food and the drink which is probably the highlight of the visit. I am a huge, let me say huge again, matcha snob. I know the best of the best and I get so nervous trying other shop's matchas but I was really blown away with how good this tasted. It wasn't too sweet or too "greeny" and the quality tasted really good compared to other places I have been too. I did get lavender as a flavor shot because some shops are either a hit or a miss with lavender (or any flavor where you can't taste it). I could definitely taste the lavender in here and it was really refreshing. To the gluten free community, this muffin was so good. I wish I remembered the name of who made it but it wasn't too sweet for being a muffin and was really good especially warmed. I felt like I was enjoying a balance of both sweet and refreshing than an overkill. I am also one of those people that would put chocolate with my matcha and possibly lavender as it combines really well. I definitely want to come back and try their coffee drinks as I'm curious about it. Another positive is their parking and getting out of the lot isn't so scary as there is a light and you don't have to risk your life trying to cut across the highway to get where you're going. The only complaint I would have, though it was a lovely treat, is that the pricing seemed a lot higher than what I'm used to paying at other local coffee shops. I felt like $1 for non-dairy milk is odd when a lot of other shops charge either 0 to .50 cents max and I felt like the drink overall was more pricey than if I went to another shop for a matcha. I don't know how often I will be back but it was nice to try it. (Gluten free stuff is always pricey so I can't complain about that..)

Got a coconut and ube cold brew with a bacon egg and cheese sandwich, both were very good. I was…read moreparticularly impressed by the flavoring of the cold brew, the subtle sweet coconut paired very well! The service was fast and the atmosphere was great, I was able to sit and relax inside for a while. However, I did go on a weekday morning so I cannot speak to how busy it gets on weekends!

I really liked this coffee shop. I was only in town for the weekend but needed a place to sit and…read morework one afternoon. I loved the ambiance -- relatively crowded with background chatter, good music selection, and ample lighting. Staff were helpful and friendly. I ordered an espresso shot (the bean selection was something new/unique involving strawberries I believe but can't remember now) and a zucchini walnut muffin. The espresso hit the spot and even came with some sparkling water alongside it (v legit). Highly recommend and will be back if ever in town.

Ka-Fair has been recommended to me by 2 different people that doesn't live in the morningside. So…read moreit's nice that this place is recognized even if you're not a local. Very Nice coffee shop with many coffee options. The ladies are very friendly and accommodating. Since it was my first time here it took me a little longer to review the options. It has a very homey, comfortable vibe when you enter. Enough seating to accommodate a few groups of 2. If you're in the morningside or highland park area, it is walking distance. Our drinks were very good. My iced macchiato was strong. If you're a coffee lover, you would love that. Can't wait to come back again.

I came in on a Sunday morning. It's a cute neighborhood vibes and I found parking with ease out…read morefront. I ordered matcha latte and asked for a recommendation on the crepe cake. They pointed me to the mango. The matcha latte was lovely. Not sweet allowing the matcha flavor to come through. The mango cake was amazing. Light and delicious. I sat inside to read. It is a smaller space so once a group came in to chat over coffee, I made my way outside. There's only a small table out front but that worked for my purpose.

Such good tea and great vibes! They were giving out free tea due to the cold weather this week and…read moreended up buying some too because it truly is that good.

Love the various selection of teas available here! You can find mostly loose leave in big or…read moresampler size servings! They also offer cute mugs and teapots! It's like a tea heaven for even non tea lovers. Owner is so friendly and nice. Don't forget to ask her for some recommendations and pick up special blends!

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.