i love this place to study. it has all of the elements to being the perfect coffee shop with its open window, seats outside, outlets everywhere (thank God) and amazing staff. the staff is so kind. also, since i'm not really a coffee drinker i can't really attest to their drinks, but my friends and brother love the coffee here. they have a large variety of drinks. the only thing is the wifi is extremely spotty and its a tad bit expensive (but this is shadyside so everything is expensive) read more

Excellent place to chill work in a nice location on walnut street in shadyside. Usually play good music but tonight I almost stole the guys headphones next to me to save me from the way too Singy, song writingly, songs. You know what I mean. I feel like I owe it to the manager here to add to the review above with an updated comment about the 'Queen' rock music day for the last 5 hours. Loll, awesome! I just adjusted my review from 3 to 4 stars. read more

The Coffee Tree Roasters - Casual, comfortable layout - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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the service was excellent and i loved my cinnamon latte. Friendly barista and exquisite chocolate croissant - thanks Bryan! I love coffee tree read more

This location is my favorite place for coffee in the whole city. I've never had a drink from Coffee Tree that I didn't love. They have an extensive selection of coffee, plus fun seasonal drinks listed on the little board to the right of the menu board. My favorite was the peanut butter iced coffee they served last summer. In terms of atmosphere, it is a nice place to work, if you can get a table. Coffee Tree is great for a quick trip to grab a drink and go for a walk, but I would hesitate making a long trip out here for studying unless you live nearby, only because it is usually full and sometimes the only tables available don't have outlets for charging your laptop. However, I really like studying here when I can because the academic/professional atmosphere keeps me focused (I feel like all the grad students are somehow watching me procrastinate, so it motivates me). The noise level is pretty average, they play a variety of music but never too loud, and there is a din of conversation in the air all the time. I highly recommend checking this place out if you haven't been. They make a damn good cup of coffee and it's nice to stroll Walnut Street too. read more

The coffee is on par with the other chains in Pittsburgh. I liked the open storefront and the quiet study room in the back. Also, the barista was very friendly! I was displeased with the small tables, uncomfortable seating, and the dim lighting. The wifi has a 2 hour limit and disconnected from my device after very short idle periods. read more

Over Priced for Very Little I went in on the 19th of May for a beverage on a hot night. It was 91 out and they had the garage door front open so it was just as hot inside. They did not have what I wanted. So I settled for an Italian Soda. It was made from generic giant eagle store brand club soda from a two litter bottle. Still somehow it managed to have a tin can taste to it. Three bucks for something that did not taste as good as a warm generic diet soda. There are far too many tables in the place and I had to climb over three groups of people to find an open table. If they had five fewer tables in their seating area one would be able to move around the place. The Fire Marshal that approved this layout should be fired. The chairs were hard and uncomfortable. This place failed on every level of comfort the night I went in. I was tired and sat down. I was then hit with the aforementioned terrible drink. It tasted like something that came out of a C Ration. I am not a coffee person. I know coffee people will accept a lot of discomfort for a good cup of joe. Unfortunately I needed to cool off with a tasty drink. read more

It's perhaps the cafe to see and be seen in Pittsburgh. The coffee is mediocre, but it's a great place to hang out with friends or to work (fast wifi). They also have the longest hours among cafes in Pittsburgh. read more

The Coffee Tree Roasters - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Really nice atmosphere, surprisingly spacious. Convenient location. Great background music/noise for relaxing or getting some work done. Cute holiday decorations. Friendly employees. Lots of different seating options. Truthfully, I only came here because there was a water advisory and Starbucks was closed. I got a caffe mocha, which I enjoyed. Prices similar to Starbucks. Worth a try! read more

Solid coffee spot in Shadyside. Location wise, it's very convenient for me, as it's close to my work. If I'm looking for somewhere to meet a colleague that's outside of work, I often choose a coffee shop and this has been a great place for such meetings. There is plenty of seating available. The couches are comfortable and are usually the first seats I grab. The fact that the windows open is just wonderful on a beautiful day. However, I find the coffee to be just A-Ok. It isn't anything special or unique, but it's absolutely not bad. I recommend visiting if you are looking for a place to meet a friend or colleague to converse or even looking for a nice place to read/study. I don't recommend visiting if you're looking for a coffee drink that will knock your socks off. read more

Good coffee and muffins here and a great place to do some remote work, although it can be quite crowded on Sunday even with all their tables. read more

I went to their headquarters to train for my barista training...it was horrendous. Not a single mask in the entire office building or warehouse, at least 20+ employees running around breathing the same air with no masks and no regard for others' health. One woman even shot a snide remark at me for wearing a mask in the vicinity and trying to circulate the air using a fan. The coffee is alright, but damn, do these people not give a shit about public health. It's very, very concerning to me, and I will not be giving them any business if this is how they treat a pandemic that is now killing 3,000+ citizens a day. Would not recommend. Not worth it morally. read more

The cure for a hangover is... Gatorade, advil, coffee and greasy food. This is the place I went to grab the coffee part of that concoction. I had heard many good things about coffee tree roasters, but never took the time to venture out and try it. While waiting for my glasses to be finished I came here. (yea... I broke my glasses and had to get new ones during a hangover, fml) I just ordered a regular coffee but it was great! they only had the bold roast available which was fine. The coffee shop seemed adorably cozy with tables, leather couches ect. This looks like a cool hang out spot. We came here around 7pm and it was crowded, but seating was still available. I can only imagine this place in the AM, during lunch or after work. Yelp hours are not correct. It says they are open on Satuday til midnight. We came by at 11:30 and they were shut down. read more

Hands down favorite coffee shop in Pittsburgh. For starters the hours are super convenient for early AM risers and for people that start their work day early as well as the late night studiers or readers closing later in the evenings. The staff make the shop a homey and comfortable environment, always greeting customers, both new and old, with a warm smile, and for some veterans making your order before you even get to the counter to place it. They offer a variety of baked goods, from the incredible milk chocolate and vanilla bean black and white cookie and gluten free donuts to more savory snacks including stuffed grape leaves and humus and pretzels. And finally, the space itself is large and spacious, meaning even at peak crowd hours, you are able to sit comfortably without feeling rushed. If you are lucky, you may get to snag the leather couch spot right next to the fireplace! read more

CTR is always my go-to when out and about in the Shadyside area. The coffee is always on point, the staff is always friendly, and the atmosphere is cozy and welcoming. While I was studying at Duquesne, we had a CTR in the business school, unfortunately it was replaced with a "Starbucks" halfway through my time there. But luckily, I can always get my CTR fix in Shadyside. read more

Not sure why anyone would give this place less than 4 stars - it's awesome. There's everything you want from a coffee shop and they have decently priced sandwiches. Fast WiFi, open and spacious with both work tables and comfy couches. I'll definitely come here often :) read more

Good place to get work done! It's far enough from campus that I don't have to worry about being distracted by all my friends, and they serve good drinks. I'm a big fan of their golden milk (turmeric latte) but their cold brew is very very bitter. read more

While I found the coffee to be mediocre, this café is a great spot to get a little caffeine in your system while working on your laptop. It felt almost like a cozy library. There were lots of tables and chairs and the environment was quiet and calm. If you are looking for a place to chat over coffee, this isn't it ... I would suggest getting your coffee to go and taking a stroll down Walnut Street while you talk and catch up. read more

I live in the area and have gone a couple times for the convenience, but have consistently been underwhelmed with the quality; most of their drinks are loaded with milk and sweeteners and barely taste like coffee. This might be OK if they were more affordable than other shops in the area, but they're actually just as expensive. Also management has a reputation of failing to protect their baristas as there have recently been issues with customers harassing them with no action being taken. Wouldn't recommend read more

Best chai latte I've ever had. There's usually a long line when I go but it's always worth the wait. They have good bakery items too. This is my new coffee place! read more

Writing this review actually makes me a little sad. I have been going to the Coffee Tree In Fox Chapel since it opened, back when I worked at the Fotohut. It has been my exclusive source for beans for 25 years. AND I even worked there for a year. (I also still see the original owners son's who I used to work with) 2 stars represents the fact that I feel that current Coffee Tree is about 40% of what the old version. I have excluded any concerns with customer service since it is 2022, a time when customer service sucks EVERYWHERE. My concerns are about what is being offered in terms of product. No longer can you count on a rolling and extensive offerings of mild roast, dark roast and decaf for the coffee of the days. This Sunday you had ONE choice. The number of Bean varieties has been DRASTICALLY reduced. I used to rotate through 6 different varieties that I would purchase based on freshness, which a customer could easily Identify by looking at the bins (which used to be lightproof, unlike today's clear bins, but that is a coffee snob thing). I can no longer see the freshness dates on anything. Hawaiian Kona beans used to be available on occasion but have now completely removed from the menu. Brazil beans have not been available for over a year, and no one can tell me why or when they might be available. I never liked that they went away from the idea that the person who took your order is the one who made your order rather than people working stations, but that might just be my beef. And then there are the dusty shelves that would have made Linda furious, I'm sure old timers will agree. And the thing that pushed me to write the review, I ordered two iced lattes this weekend that were an off white color, not khaki, not beige, not english tan. This was milk that had a tiny bit of coffee in it, I even requested alot of ice to prevent this. Both lattes got thrown out basically untouched. In all fairness CTR will continue to be my primary source for beans, but man oh man, this is a prime example of "Back in my day"itis. It ain't the same. read more

Let's talk about the weird interaction I had with a Barista here. I asked if they offered free internet. Simple question, right? She hesitated and then went on this whole diatribe about how it used to be free, and then it wasn't and now it kinda is, but she wasn't sure. I swear that's exactly what she said. So she hesitantly gives me this paper, pulled off from a whole stack mind you, of the Internet name and password. At this point I'm confused...do you not want me to be here? Is it free? I finally got my answer when I logged on with no issues, it's free. Why all the hassle?? The only reason I can see (and seriously a big one) is the coffee shop hanger on-ers. I can only imagine how this has become an epidemic in spots like this. Hip spots with lots of students and recent grads who want to scope out the free internet havens. I get it....the coffee shop wants you to get your coffee, hang out for approximately 2 hours and leave. I'm sure this is not the case...and that people hang out enough that they could easily put on an apron and handle orders behind the counter. So long story short, this place is PACKED. Packed like you usually have to take a couple laps to find a free table....or even lone chair! It's a little annoying. Plus, you're most likely going to see what the person next to you/on top of you is doing. Oh, sweet game of chess there dude.... Oh yeah, my chai was okay, Oregon Chai Mix (my third fav after a homemade mix or Intellegentsia). Made exactly how I ordered it, extra hot, which a lot of people do not do correctly (it needs to burn my tongue, for realz). But for me, this is a spot I'd avoid....way too crowded! read more

This place is always busy with people working on their computer, it's hard to find a place to sit.. the coffee is alright but nothing special. read more

Coffee Tree Roasters is NOT a place to study and get work done. It's a good place for an hour long meeting or something like that. It's too loud for work, and the Wifi isn't very good. Essentially, Coffee Tree Roasters is even more expensive than Starbucks and barely better quality. I don't get why people go to either chain, but they do. I also didn't like the set up of this store. I like the garage door that opens, but it's too long and narrow for my taste. It's really busy, which is fine, but it feels really busy because people are constantly bumping into you. I wouldn't suggest coming here, but if someone wanted to meet here, I would not refuse to do so. read more

In many years of frequenting Shadyside, I had never tried this establishment. Having braved snow to get to yoga on a Saturday morning, after neglecting to check the web for cancellations, I needed to find a men's room. Coffeetree was one of the few stores opened and were accommodating. They also poured me a large cup of coffee gratis. Five stars for employees who make it to work in a snowstorm and retain their cheerfulness and empathy for others. read more

The Coffee Tree Roasters - Almost empty on snowy morning - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Is a "Shot in the Dark"* a Pittsburgh thing? Anyone? I'd never heard of it before visiting this city, but it was on every menu at every coffee joint we rolled into on our trip. The one at Coffee Tree Roasters was excellent, at any rate. The baristas were nice and efficient. Prices were fair. The place was packed. It's modern and clean with a façade that is open to Walnut. Otherwise, it's a coffee place. And that's all I have to say about that. *For us non-Pittsburghers, this drink is a brewed coffee with a double shot of espresso. read more

This is a decent coffee shop smack in the middle of the happening area of Shadyside. The coffee is not the best in town; it would get 3 stars from me if you consider only coffee quality. They also serve pastries, yogurt, other drinks, and most importantly for me a good variety of all natural oatmeal. They sell coffee and coffee accessories, have free wifi, a reasonable number of electrical outlets, and all the good things a decent coffee shop should have. And, the baristas have always been polite, sometimes even chatty. What is great about CTR-Walnut is the large sitting area with a high ceiling where they pull up the "garage" window when the weather is reasonably nice. Fresh air comes in continuously, and you can enjoy sipping your coffee and getting some work done while watching people pass by on the sidewalk of Walnut Street and in the coffee shop. In fact, that is exactly what I am doing right now. The coffee shop shines especially during the summer, as a result of the open-air seating in the sitting area close to the sidewalk. Evenings and weekends can get very crowded and finding a seat in the best parts of the shop can be problematic. The back side of the coffee shop is much less exciting at least for me: not as much fresh air and a low ceiling. Although, they do have a fireplace and seemingly cozy couches in the gray area between the back and the front, which I assume would be great for conversation on a cold winter day with the right set of friends. That they are open relatively late (until midnight) is a plus... If you consider that late, of course. But you will have to make do with it since the tacit rule in Pgh seems to be "thou shall not keep a coffee shop open after midnight" even around college campuses where you are almost guaranteed to get reasonable business if you do a good job. Now, imagine the chutzpah if somebody changed that... read more

Slightly better than Starbucks, but that's not saying much. It's sad to me that someone would open a coffee shop like this. Apparently a while back, someone had a "brilliant" idea. "Hey we should start a coffee chain that's just like Starbucks." So I decide to try a Coffee Tree for once. I walk in, look around, look at the menu... Hmmm. No I'm not interested in a pumpkin, caramel, iced, double, almond frappuccino right now. Sorry, just not interested. So I got a smoothie. It must not have been bad because I don't remember anything about it. Whatever, there's not a lot of options for coffee in Shadyside. Minus 4 stars for not being much better than Starbucks. An extra star for not being Starbucks. read more

TL;DR: small tables; questionable placement of sugars and creamers; good for meetings and chats; not good for anything that requires Wi-Fi, food, and coffee I've come to this Coffee Tree Roaster several times, usually by convenience because it's close to where I live and the other coffee shops in the area are full, or because it is a somewhat better location for small- to medium-sized study groups. Unfortunately, this shop hasn't impressed me in any way except for its isolated study room in the back. The front of the shop has a garage door that is open or closed depending on the weather outside. The front seating area has about a dozen or so small tables, enough room to seat one person comfortably (I'd say up to two people if you're not planning on spreading a book or a even a tablet on top). The location of the cashier and the barista can be awkward, especially when there is a long line of people waiting to order and a large group of people waiting to get their orders. There doesn't seem to be an actual waiting area; people just congregate at the end of the bar where, inconveniently, the table of napkins, sugar packets, creamers, and pitchers of iced water is. Also inconveniently, there is a second table of condiments and creamers right next to the entrance of the shop. I can't imagine why it would be placed there...in front of the only entrance to the shop...where there is a constant stream of people coming in and going out. Good luck trying to add creamer to your coffee or get some napkins when it gets busy. In addition to the aforementioned awkward placement of the sugar and creamer tables, remember what I said about the place where people usually congregate to pick up their orders? This "waiting area" is also in front of the the stairs that lead to the back of the shop. Double awkward and inconvenient. The back of the shop has a small couch, a fireplace, additional small tables, and the glass-walled isolated study room. There are also two bathrooms in the back hallway by the study room. The seating around the fireplace is cozy, especially when it is lit on a cold day. The tables? They're the same as the front of the shop. The isolated study room is great, though. It has a few small tables along with a few longer tables, and it is effective in blocking most of the noise from the rest of the shop. Unfortunately, the Wi-Fi here is miserable. There is a 2-hour limit, after which you have to pay some fee to continue using. Its connection is also very spotty. Even if you haven't used up your free 2 hours, you will inevitably and inexplicably lose connection at least a few times. Sure, there may be a lot of people trying use the Internet--there are always many people trying to use the Internet at coffee shops--but that's one of the major reasons why people go to these coffee shops: to study, catch up on current events, listen to music, buy some stocks, watch YouTube, do online shopping, etc. For a coffee shop, the food and drinks here are mediocre at best. Most of the coffee I've had tasted very bitter or burnt. Most of the pastries I've had were bland. If you're just in the mood for good coffee, do yourself a favor and go to other area coffee shops. I know that Jitters at the corner of Walnut and Ivy is excellent (they also sell ice cream, so affogatos anyone?). read more

Great ambiance. Ordered chai tea latter. It was gross. Tasted like tap water. I'd come back for the ambiance but not so much for the drinks. read more

Great spot in a nice neighborhood. Could use some more public electrical outlets but free Wi-Fi was great.

My go to study spot. I've enjoyed the regular coffee, ice teas, and biscotti. Decent amount of electrical outlets which is crucial to my sad existence as a PC user. Open until midnight everyday if I'm not mistaken which is heaven for a stressed out grad student. Great for hitting the books while being able to take study breaks to people watch. On nice days, the whole front opens as it is a garage door offering an awesome feel. Staff has always been polite and doesn't seem to mind students hogging tables for hours upon hours. Actually, as I write this review I realize this may be my favorite coffee house ever. read more

Coffee Tree offers a number of different places to sit - the open coffee shop with the huge garage doors or back by the fire on the couches. The coffee is okay, nothing special. But if you want to sit outside without being outside this is the place. The internet is now "free" for an hour so long as you buy something and the staff will readily give you a code whenever you buy something. As some of the other reviewers have pointed out, you may find it difficult to get a seat. read more

While I quite enjoy the coffee and the ambiance, the quality of the WiFi is horrendous. Any work that requires an internet connection takes three times as long because their WiFi is incredibly slow and sometimes gives out for 15-20 minutes. I often have to use the HotSpot feature on my phone just to get any work done. I would come here more regularly if there was half decent WiFi. Please upgrade your internet to be up to standard of all the other surrounding coffee shops; I have lost work multiple times because the WiFi timed out. read more

The coffee menu and food items are great. Love this spot for a quick coffee or a long chat. Staff is friendly and patient. Very very disappointed that when paying with a credit card I wasn't able to leave a tip on the keypad. This is absolutely possible in most restaurants that use the credit card pad system. The only way to tip these fine folks is to leave a cash tip which is likely to result in many credit card customers unable to leave a cash tip. This should change. Absolutely should change. Hope someone is listening to this plea. read more

There pre made coffee is disgusting and expensive I feel like I'm gonna be a diabetic after one sip

Good coffee, nice place to work, but it's getting more and more crowded recently. tip: they have a study room at the back. the internet connection will needs a user/password after 2 hours that you can get at the counter. if you are cold, sit away from the window garage opening. read more

A shattered iPhone screen brought me to the Apple Store in Shadyside yesterday. I was in desperate need of both carbs and caffeine by that point in the day, and the Apple Genius helpfully recommended Coffee Tree just a few storefronts down. A lot of the complaints I'm reading are valid. The baristas were a bit awkward and the layout is a little odd. That said, my latte was on point and my cookie-- some ridiculous combination of chocolate chip, oatmeal and pretzel pieces-- hit the spot. Prices were fair, I found a comfy chair by the fireplace, and the free wifi worked reasonably well. There's probably fancier and comfier places around, but this is a solid choice if you're in the neighborhood. read more

I went to coffee tree roasters Sunday morning and ordered a vanilla latte with oat milk. Unfortunately, I did not get what I asked for and they put regular milk in my latte instead. I started drinking it when I was 2 blocks away and couldn't go back to say something. I'm lactose intolerant, but thankfully it's not severe. Wish they would've been more careful with my order. read more

food was pretty OK. Coffee was actually good. space and vibe are fine. 6 people working behind the counter may have been the hold-up on a Saturday mid-day, where 3 could have sufficed. But the real issue was the staff. healthy dose of snark & sass. guess my presence really upset them. NEXT! read more

Internet Connection = $60 Wi-Fi router = $120 Daily internet pass = $4.95 Losing customers because you make them pay for wifi access priceless. $4.95 for a day pass or $29.95 for a monthly pass is just ridiculous, especially when the place is so computer friendly with lots of a/c plugs for laptop users. If you are going to just have coffee then miss I's review is right on the spot, but if you are going to work or study and need access to the internet then go somewhere else. read more