I stopped by here a couple of Sundays ago with my wife and our twins for our morning coffee. Every…read moreweekend we try to hit up a new local coffee shop, and on this morning we decided to go to Aroma Joe's. We happened to be in Monroeville picking up a Christmas gift when I fired up Yelp and noticed there was an Aroma Joe's nearby. While we had not been to this specific location, we have visited the one in Greensburg a couple of times, so we had a pretty good idea of what to expect. This Aroma Joe's location only offers a drive thru and a walk up window. Since it was cold on the day we were there, we chose the drive thru. After looking over the menu, I decided on a hot Paris Toast latte, while my wife went with an iced peppermint latte. The menu describes the Paris Toast latte as having flavors of maple, brown sugar cinnamon, and shortbread. From the time we ordered until we received our drinks took about five minutes, so the staff here was definitely efficient. My coffee ended up being good. The flavorings came through nicely without hiding the coffee itself. The espresso also had a strong flavor, although it did leave my mouth feeling a bit dry for whatever reason. The bottom line for me is that I would head back here again in the future. Both my wife and I enjoyed our coffees, so why not.

I recently started working in the Monroeville area, and have been trying to explore all of the…read morespots around. I am not from, nor did I typically frequent, this side of town, so I have been enjoying trying a lot of new spots! One of those was Aroma Joe's. I visited here early on a Thursday morning on my way into work. This shop is located a little bit off of William Penn Highway, so it is close to a main road without the main road traffic. They have their own parking lot, and it is very easy to go in and out of the lot. When I stopped, it was not too busy yet. I decided to walk up and order at the window, since I had never been before. You can either order at the window or go through the drive-thru. The girl who took my order was very friendly and helpful. She gave me some information about the business, and gave me details on their menu and flavoring options. I was even offered a paper menu to take with me for future visits when I told her it was my first time visiting. Overall, she gave great customer service! Eventually, I decided on on the 24 Ounce Paris Toast signature latte with skim milk. Typically with any coffee drink with flavoring, I request it to be half sweet just solely based on personal preference. The accommodated the request for me with no problem. My drink was ready for me before I was even finished paying, so speed of service is superb. I enjoyed my drink very much! I plan to frequent there more, since I will be in this area of town more for at least the near future. I hope to try some of their seasonal offerings, and potentially some food items in the future. My only suggestion would be for the company to consider different options for their breakfast sandwiches. From what I was told, I believe they are premade, so you cannot switch out the bread the sandwiches come on. I know this goes beyond this location, but I would be more inclined to order something like that if I could choose my preferred meat and bread combination. Overall, I very much enjoyed this first visit to Aroma Joe's. The atmosphere, staff, and product are all great here. The customer service alone would have be coming back for another trip. I would highly recommend a stop here if you are in the Monroeville area looking for a coffee drink!

I give them 5 stars for their reuben sandwich. I went at lunchtime to get a good sandwich and was…read morenot disappointed. Sat at the bar and waited as my reuben was prepared exactly as I had requested it. Went up and ate it in the sunshine at Homestead cemetery. Very tasty and as I said it couldn't have been fresher.

Don't sleep on this place! I used Google maps on the way home or I probably never would have found…read moreit. Their coffee is great! I got a honey cinnamon latte that they had, one of their specialty drinks and it was delicious! The coffee itself is great quality. Veteran-Owned as well so it's a great place to support. I found street parking pretty easily, it's right along the main drag. I saw that they had one table in the back that was filled with vets and a service dog working on a puzzle, it warmed my heart. They roast their own beans here so you can check out all of the equipment as well.

A nice coffee spot on the main drag in Pitcairn. Stopped in to grab a latte and check the place…read moreout - glad I did. The barista did a nice job on my drink, invited me to look around and check out the vault (former bank), and I got to talk with one of the co-owners Rob for a bit. I bought a couple bags of their beans to try. The place is inviting and has some good stuff going for it. I'll definately be swinging back by! Well done!

I was looking for an activity to do on Friday, observed Veteran's Day. School was closed, and the…read moreveteran in our home was off of work. I randomly thought of Brushes & Beans. We called around noon, and they made us a 2:30pm reservation. We arrived a bit early so my husband and I could order coffees, and we bought a baked good for my children (ages 4 and 6). I think some might be caught off guard by the macchiato at this cafe, but they are true to Italian size and style (says the prior northern Italy resident). My husband ordered a double and had them add the bourbon caramel flavoring to it (not true to Italian style - ha!). He said he really liked it, and I enjoyed teasing him with a little "pinkies up!" call out when taking his photo. I ordered a decaf Americano (boring, I know) and also enjoyed it. Our children split a chocolate chip scone. There were a variety of muffins to choose from, croissants, and gluten-free items as well. Soon, it was time for our painting reservation. I have to say, everyone we interacted with was patient, helpful, and kind. They each seem to enjoy their job. They came around the tables often to ask if we need anything, and would bring additional paint or offer help and advice when needed. There is a nice variety of ceramics to choose from for painting as well. All in all, we very much enjoyed our visit and would certainly go back again! I was thinking it could be a fun outing for a Girl Scout troop or any kind of club or organization. You could go and paint ornaments, which are affordable and easy to do. I may have to pass that idea past our Girl Scout troop's leader. :)

I love Brushes and Beans! Usually paint your own pottery places are BYO for food and drinks, but…read morethey are half coffee shop, half pottery pain. They have a huge selection of items to paint and prices and pieces range from around $8 to up to $80. You pick your piece and paint colors and then go to work. To get the true color you need three coats, so it can tale awhile. But it is a really fun experience and the staff is really helpful. They fire your piece and you come back to pick it up in a week or two. Great for something to do with the kids, a date, time with friends or even a fun solo activity.

Really lovely cafe with great drinks and a nice vibe!…read more All their drinks are so fun, but their seasonal lattes are always creative and delicious, especially loved the baklava latte that had great pistachio flavor and a beautiful blue cold foam too. They also have pastries and other food options from local spots that are solid, and I really like the seating area. It's small but really cozy, service was also fast. My only complaint is the pricing ($8+), but the quality is really good so I'll definitely will be back to try more of their special!

I would not say Moonbeam Cafe is necessarily the best cafe to go to on a Saturday mid-morning for a…read more"quick coffee" but it's the place to go for a good coffee. The baristas were hustling though and worked effectively to get to all customers within an appropriate amount of time. I had one of their specialty Valentine's Day drinks while my boyfriend had the Tahini Latte. Both were Neither were too sweet. They know the meaning of light ice for sure. The espresso was smooth in both but not too overpowering. Both drinks really hit the spot and made a beautiful Saturday even lovelier.

I have been looking forward to visiting Curbside on the Run for months! The minute I stepped into…read moretheir space, I felt at home. Such sweet people that truly love and care about the food and drink they are serving. I got the Vampire Slayer on a croissant. This is a top 10 bite of Pittsburgh for me. If I had Synesthesia, I would be seeing an explosion of color and hearing angels sing for every bite! Best breakfast sandwich I've had in my life and big enough to feed you for breakfast lunch AND dinner. I also got the Sunday Brunch latte because I am a sucker for banana cold foam. 10/10, I cannot wait to come back.

The wife fed me bacon all the way to the zoo, by the time we arrived she was finally able to take a…read morenormal bite. This was sooooo good. I ordered the brisket breakfast sammich, but had to eat it later since I was full off bacon. No picture but just as big and delicious

What a cute shop with vintage energy and style! Lots of cozy seating - would be a great place to…read morework or read for a while. The coffee was delicious! We tried two drinks from their Fall menu - the iced pumpkin chai latte was delightful! Super quick and friendly service as well. Only a few minutes away from the Waterworks. Bonus: they make all their own syrups for the drinks!

Adorable little coffee shop. They have a good selection of coffee drinks, unique latte flavors, and…read morepastries. But what really stood out to me was the listening area with a few record players & headphones. Such a unique and fun touch! I can imagine this being a cute date spot. Service was friendly and drinks were made quickly. My cortado tasted great.

Quite a change from their camper trailer. The room is so bright and comfortable. It comes with an…read moreopen door view of the Westmoreland Heritage Trail when weather permits. Good place for your canine companion as well. The coffee is the big draw and will not disappoint. Lots of other bakery goodies available including designer breakfast sandwiches. Friendly service is assured and you will come back just for the vibe of the place. What a Great Groovee addition to Murrysville.

I really wanted to love this place because visually, it's beautiful. Everything is super aesthetic…read moreand photographs really well. The baristas were incredibly friendly, kind, engaging, and welcoming, which I genuinely appreciated. While the staff was friendly, the owner didn't come across as friendly, which changed the vibe a little. I ordered two coffees and a matcha, and unfortunately all three drinks tasted more like watered down milk, than actual coffee or matcha. The coffee-to-ice-to-milk ratio is way way off, and the flavor just didn't come through for any of the drinks. I'll also say, the sign claiming "The world's best canned Matcha" set the bar high... and it absolutely didn't deliver. That's a huge reach. I tried the croffle flight as well. Again, it looked great in pictures, but for $20, it was...meh......just okay. Not horrible, just not something I'd go out of my way for again. Overall, if you're going here for aesthetics and photo ops, this place nails it. But if you actually care about how your coffee or matcha tastes, you will likely leave disappointed. As a trusted Yelp Elite Member, this is not a business I could or would recommend.

Cute! Excellent espresso and they make their own syrups!…read more The coffee syrups are made in house, aside from the sugar free options. This is a sure way to get bonus points in my book! A homemade syrup goes great lengths. I had the homemade raspberry in a mocha and it was absolutely delicious, rich, and divine while still being able to actually taste the espresso/coffee flavors. This is just the way a perfectly crafted latte should be in my opinion. Space is small, standing room only inside. More of a grab and go situation. The man working on the Sunday morning I stopped in was friendly, quick, and efficient. Service wasn't the quickest since there was a small line inside and only one person working, but this was not an issue for a Sunday morning coffee stop where I was willing to take my time!

This was my first visit to the Verona location after having been to their Ellsworth Ave shop, and…read moreit lived up to what I expect from Mechanic. Parking was easy with 2 hour street parking right nearby, which made this a low-stress stop. I was greeted by festive holiday decor when I walked in, which made the space feel warm and inviting. There are a few small tables outside for nicer weather, and inside there are three high tables meant for standing only, so it is more of a grab and go spot than a place to linger. I ordered my usual iced London Fog with almond milk. It took a few minutes to brew as expected. While waiting, I looked around and noticed a limited selection of pastries like scones, plus a small fridge with to-go sandwiches. Along one wall they also had branded merch and coffee brewing equipment for sale. Overall, this is a solid neighborhood coffee shop with quality drinks and a streamlined setup.

On my way home and everything was very cute. We got some scented candles and of course coffee. They…read morehad all sorts of flavors and even pup cups!

We stopped by Rustic Joe during the holiday season when helping a family member who has recently…read morepurchased a home in the area. Rustic Joe's selection of specialty coffees is amazing! We ordered a variety of drinks from the "try something new" menu for a group of people. The drinks we ordered were the Chunky Monkey, Bobbie's Drink, and Cinnamon Roll. All the drinks were well-prepared, delicious, and served at the right temperature. We signed up for their loyalty program, which can easily be accessed by entering your phone number. With a large order for multiple people, we had already built up to a free drink. We look forward to returning and supporting this business again when we are in the area and have told family members about it who live nearby.