If you're looking for a place to relax and enjoy a good hookah, Illusions Hookah Lounge is the…read moreplace for you. The staff is friendly and welcoming, and the hookahs are top-notch. The lounge has a great atmosphere, and it's definitely worth a visit.

If you're looking for a great hookah lounge in the heart of downtown, look no further than…read moreIllusions. The staff is incredibly friendly and welcoming, and the selection of tastes is excellent. The lounge itself is cozy and comfortable, and the music is always great. Whether you're a hookah connoisseur or a first-timer, Illusions is the perfect spot to relax and enjoy some great conversation and hookah.

Visited here while in Pittsburgh for the day, which was a very hot June day. Went in the early…read moreafternoon when they were just opening, so got to look around. This is a big place that can accommodate a crowd. There are 3 lounge rooms inside, a pool/game/ party room, and then also outdoor deck seating. Very nice art and decor and variety of styles. Hookah was excellent. The management was doing all they could to get the air flowing and the place cooled down and even brought the customers complimentary bottles of water to help. Service was excellent and I would go again.

I didn't come for hookah, just ordered online for some Middle Eastern food. That was a mistake…read more This place is primarily a hookah spot, and probably just serves food on the side. I ordered the crepes and chicken shawarma Arabi. I remember trying something similar (shawarma) from Omar's Halal, and that was delicious. This was significantly below par when compared to Omar's. It was poorly rolled, and the wrapping itself was weak and flavorless. The chicken was overly fatty and somewhat grimy. They did give some pickles, but only 2 one the side. The entire sandwich wasn't the best at all. They did give some garlic sauce with was decent. The fries were also extremely mediocre. They were limp and near flavorless. They did have patches of fries that were seasoned with something pretty good, but overall they were as mediocre as the sandwich itself. There was also a random olive in the stash of fries (I don't think it was meant to be a part of the sandwich either, just a whole random olive). The crepe was also very disappointing. I was expecting there to be Nutella with this crepe, but I found none. The crepe itself was flavorless, not even powdered sugar on top. The chocolate sauce was low quality. The bananas and strawberries tasted stale. All in all, Will not be back. It was quite a disappointing experience. I would say don't come here for food. If you come here, come for hookah, and maybe order something small if you're hungry.

Great setting, solid menu, staff are friendly and seem relatively knowledgeable. My only qualm is…read morethat I came to hopefully sample some flavors I've been looking at, but their flavors are somewhat limited. I say somewhat because they have an extensive range of Al Fakher, and a handful of Starbuzz and Adalya, so they're not exactly lacking in options, and the flavors they do have are widely held in high regard. That said, they only have blondes, so if you're looking for a deeper buzz, or to try something richer like Tangiers or Must Have, you'll have to look elsewhere. In summation, I'll keep looking at others, but this one's not bad, worth checking out if you're a beginner or just looking for a generally chill experience

the owner is very attentive and hospitable. cool vibe and great selection. my favorite hookah spot…read morein the city.

A lounge to hang out, drink, and have great conversation…read more Make sure to take a round fruit in so that the worker there can make a fruit bowl for your hookah. The draw is tastier and a lot smoother. In case you're afraid of germs or are sick, they give you disposable mouth pieces for the hookah. The occasional person will be in there with a laptop and a hookah for one. Sometimes a group will be there with some drinks. It's a very casual, laid back vibe. The owner will play all sorts of tunes/ music videos on the flat screen tv up on the screen. It ranges from Bollywood type tunes, to 80s, to recent rock and top 40 pop charts. It's a bop. :) The place is mildly expensive. Around $20 for one round of hookah? There is also a fee of a few dollars if you bring your own beer/ alcohol.

This place happened to be walking distance from our Airbnb, which was exciting considering we were…read moreplanning on coming here anyway after finding it on Yelp. The space itself is the only downside - it's small and the seating is not very comfortable or conducive to relaxation. The vibe inside is nice, however, and they were playing a combination of Middle Eastern and American pop music videos while we were there. The staff was very friendly and attentive- I didn't catch the girl's name but she was very knowledgeable about hookah and had some good tips for us. The flavor was great- we had to try the house-made "Pussy Juice" flavor, which was a combination of different fruits and had a really nice citrus-y bite. My boyfriend wanted to buy some to smoke in his hookah at home but they don't sell it except for on-site use.

So I've been here 3 times now. The first two times they were in party mode, but last night, it was…read morechill and quiet with light music and some sports on the TV. Just the kind of atmosphere I was looking for. The south-side is a really neat area of Pittsburgh to visit and this place just adds to its charm. Their hookah tasted authentic, and they kept the coals coming. You can also smoke cigars, vape, cigs, whatever you're into. It seems like people come mostly for the hookah, though. Great night!

A chill spot to smoke hookah and BYOB. A friendly crowd and chill people to discuss anread more

The service here is outstanding--friendly and attentive staff made us feel right at home from the…read moremoment we walked in. A great addition to Lawrenceville for a chill evening out with hookah and tea.

From the owner: We are happy to share with you our the opening of Rosewater café in the heart of Lawrenceville…read more Our restaurant's menu encompasses of careful curation, featuring an array of breakfast options, mouth-watering main dishes, and tantalizing appetizers that will take your taste buds on a journey to the Mediterranean. One of the highlights of our café is our extensive hookah menu, offering a variety of exotic and classic flavors to enhance your experience. We're certain that our diverse hookah will elevate your experience, making your time at Rosewater Café truly unforgettable.

What can I say? Not to be missed. Last time I was here was…read morein 1985 and it's still got that old sided street rustic charm.