Cute little coffee shop and cafe tucked on the corner of the street. They had adorable decor and they make it clear it is an inclusive safe space for everyone. Staff was nice and friendly. They had a free plant section which I loved. There were about 4 small tables inside so don't expect a ton of seating. The prices were super reasonable - I got a peppermint mocha with oat milk and a pumpkin spice latte with oat milk. Coffee was great and the sweetness was perfect - not overall sweet. I wish they had more food selection but it was still good. There is not a fixed menu and they rotate what they make I believe. We all had a sourdough breakfast sandwich with bacon, egg, and cheese which they heat up for you. All of their food is displayed in the cases. They had pepperoni rolls, muffins, croissants, scones, etc. read more

I was out of coffee beans this morning so I decided to pop over to The Garden Cafe! My drink was delicious! I got a small caramel latte and it tastes like I'm drinking a Werthers caramel. I believe that The Garden Cafe uses la prima beans which are one of my favorite local roasters. I ended up getting my coffee to go, but I love that there is a lot of local influence within the coffee shop. There are advertisements for local events, local art for sale, and a little library. The fridge in the back is open for anyone who is facing food insecurity too. Overall, the inside space of The Garden Cafe is cozy and makes me want to read a book there sometime. Service was fast and the baristas really connect with the locals. read more

The Garden Café - Caramel latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

A great little local spot on the North Side to pick up coffee and breakfast! I stopped on a weekday morning and only the window was open for ordering - not sure how frequent that is, but it was easy and I got my order quickly. The latte and croissant were both very good! There were quite a few pastry options, but not a lot of larger breakfast items if that's what you're looking for. read more

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We stopped at this cafe quickly on our way out of Pittsburgh. It's a charming little coffee shop, but keep in mind food is not really a big thing here, so if you're looking for a bite, adjust expectations accordingly. They had some light pastries when I was there but there's no sandwiches, salads, etc. This is truly a coffee shop! I loved the colorful vibes and the coffee cups hanging from the ceiling. No complaints here about my vanilla latte! I'm not sure if they own/operate it, but tremendous kudos for the public community food pantry outside in the parking lot. I hope that helps many people in need in their neighborhood. read more

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Coffee and food are fine, staff is terrible. I was trying to decide what I wanted on the menu and it wasn't quick enough for the barista because they started making tic tock noises; no line behind me, 1 hour before closing, no greeting or anything -- just a weird attitude. I guess you can be rude if you make a good product. read more

Summary: Cute neighborhood coffee shop with great coffee/tea/pastry options. I was in the neighborhood so figured I'd stop in for a coffee and to check the place out. It's small and not the type of coffee shop you'd spend much time studying/reading at, but more of the type of place you'd go for a quick coffee and to support the local community. There was a cute little patio area outside, but the day I went it was raining and there isn't a ton of room inside. I had a latte and a lemon raspberry scone. Both were great! This place is a gem, especially if you live in the neighborhood. I will be back! read more

Definitely go here for the food, service, drinks, experience! I'm a pescatarian and my waitress went above and beyond to mark up my menu to show what I could eat, gave me modification options AND wrote the adjusted price point down too! Thanks for not charging my shrimp dish for a steak dish price!! read more

I love coming to Garden Cafe! It has a community centered feel. When you arrive, you'll find a community fridge out back available to any who need it. Inside, you'll find a cozy ambiance with quirky decor and some art for sale as well as some flyers advertising local events. Service is always fast and friendly, with the option to order inside or at their takeout window. My marshmallow latte was sweet and satisfying and paired nicely with my flakey chocolate croissant. read more

The Garden Café - Sourdough chocolate croissant and marshmallow latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

YESSSS just what the north side needed!! A perf lil coffee shop! Great location in the neighborhood. LOVE their breakfast sandwiches. And they make a mean coffee. They have local businesses selling little trinket's-I got a sour monkey beer candle that I'm obsessed with. Love this place read more

I stopped by here this past Sunday with my wife. We were looking on Yelp for a new place to try for our morning coffee whenever I found the Garden Cafe and so we headed on over. It is located right on the corner of Spring Garden and Chestnut streets and has its own parking lot behind the building on Spring Garden. After we had parked and walked around to the front of the building, we were greeted at a window we could order from. Due to this, we didn't go inside, but you were welcome to if you had a mask on like we did. After looking over the menu I ultimately ordered a large latte while my wife went with a small drip coffee. We were also ordering for her parents and so added on a small mocha and a small hot chocolate as well. It was then that I also noticed that they had gingerbread muffins which I pointed out to my wife since she loves gingerbread. So that got added onto the order as well. It took maybe 5 or 6 minutes for our 4 drinks and the muffin to be ready and we were quickly on our way back home. Once I was able to taste my coffee, I was pleased with it. It was milk forward with a nice flavor to it due to the coffee coming through in the background. My wife also enjoyed her drip coffee but thought that the gingerbread muffin was just ok and nothing amazing. The bottom line for me is that I would head back here again in the future. Even though my wife wasn't a huge fan of her muffin, we both really enjoyed the coffee. read more

The Garden Café - Large latte and small drip - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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What a charming little coffee shop! I'm sad to admit I haven't spent as much time here as I should as a fellow Northsider, but that will be changing. The owners/baristas are so friendly and personable. You can tell they have a lot of regulars. Some details I really appreciated here include the "pick your own" basket of mugs (love a fun mug), the quirky art on the walls and lots of plants. Coffee is La Prima which is always a win. They have some tasty pepperoni rolls for sale in addition to some lunch sandwiches, salads and pastries. Unfortunately there are only 2 tables inside but luckily it wasn't busy when I came in. It seems like a lot of people visit the takeaway window which would be nice if you're just strolling by, and they do have additional tables outside. TLDR: Worth the visit! read more

The Garden Café - Drip coffee & a pepperoni roll - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Enjoyed a nice Saturday pit stop here. I remember when this cafe was known as kaffehaus, same location. Same nice parking lot (huge added bonus). Cute little patio area for seating. You can order at the window or go inside and order. Service was quick and amazing. read more

The Garden Café - Delicious coffee and chai latte! Almost already gone! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Great cafe in the Spring Garden neighborhood. Coffee sources from La Prima Espresso is amazing. Amazing hand pies and in-house made scones!! We love stopping here after a morning run to cool down and enjoy a coffee their patio. read more

The Garden Café - Savory hand pie, blueberry scone and coffee (poured into my favorite mug, of course). - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Great cold brew, super friendly staff and cute decor :-) will be returning when I visit Pittsburgh again. Thanks!

Coffee - double espresso over - was terrific. Had the date bar. Hit the spot. Service was wonderful

Stopped by the garden cafe on the way home from the gym this morning. Quick & friendly service. I had a drip coffee! It was great- hit the spot for a long day! Excited to try the treats next time! Also they have a parking lot- woo woo! read more

The Garden Café - Large drip coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Great neighborhood stop...excellent coffee (I drink it black), and the hand-pies are excellent. Always consistently good. There's parking in the back, if you can't walk down. read more

The Garden Café - Food at the Gardens Cafe, yum! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Great coffee; I believe they get their beans from La Prima. Delicious breakfast/pastry options. I love the hand pies in particular. We moved into the neighborhood in July of 2020 and were very happy for them to open up shortly thereafter. Always feels good to support these folks instead of starbucks. read more

I just moved into the area and discovered this little gem. Super cute establishment with very friendly ladies running it. I've been there twice now and had a capuchino, chocolate babka, and a cinnamon scone. Everything was fresh and delicious. read more

This is such a great spot. Amazing coffee, roasted exclusively for them by La Prima. Also, they have a Black Lives Matter sign proudly displayed, which is so important to me and my family. Please support (kind, loving) local businesses! read more

The Garden Café - Hanging outside the (very safe) Garden Cafe! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Sweet little Northside spot tucked away at the end of chestnut street. parking is available out back as well as patio seating to enjoy the morning sunshine and a hot cup of coffee. Very friendly service! Nitro cold brew is delish and don't miss out on their homemade energy bites...aka little balls of heaven! read more

I love it! Best staff and GREAT nitro cold brew.

What a wonderful new coffee joint! La Prima coffee, friendly & skillful baristas, super COVID-safe, tasty treats, a pleasant outdoor patio, PARKING, extra welcoming to doggos....what more could you want?! read more

This little corner cafe is so cute! They make amazing coffee and some of the best pastries and sandwiches I've tried! Definitely recommend!

Excellent coffee. Excellent lemon and blueberry scone. I will definitely be a repeat customer. Plus, I'd much rather give my coffee money to a gem like this than some corporate behemoth (ahem...). The outdoor space will be much appreciated this year now we're out of the doldrums of winter. read more

Great spot! Awesome coffee! Cute dogs! Felt very good about their health and safety practices during these Covid times.

Northside neighbors in the Spring Garden are thrilled to have a coffee shop. It would immensely add to the experience to have servers greet the customer, show a smile and for goodness sake say "Thank you." So sad, because the coffee is great. It's what you call a "Buzz Kill." read more

Came in here for breakfast while staying nearby for the weekend- veggie samosa is amazing! Great little place, clean , friendly, and yummy

Great, hidden cafe on the North Shore! A go to for coffees and pastries. And, no need to fight the crowds on the Strip.

Another great accidental find! We were on a random detour for the endless roadwork in Pittsburgh and it dropped us out right nearby. Excellent chai latte, delicious zucchini chocolate chip muffin and savory spinach artichoke hand pies kept all of our taste buds and tummies satisfied. Currently operating with a walk up window and outdoor seating is available. Leave a little bit of time to get your order as there was a replenishing line the entire time we sat and enjoyed our goodies. (Saturday morning). Will definitely come again! read more