Coffee Shops in Pittsburgh, PA

Commonplace Coffeehouse & Roastery is a coffee shop with several locations around the city that serve specialty coffees such as Mwalyego Tanzania and the citric, spicy Los Naranjos Colombia roast.

Founded in 2003 in Indiana, Pennsylvania, the coffee shop serves a variety of coffee ranging from single-origin espresso, Colombian pour-over, and cold brews. Cafés are airy and light with modern décor, plenty of comfortable seating, and a warm and welcoming atmosphere and offer a selection of handmade light fare such as pastries, sandwiches, and other baked goods.

5827 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15217, Phone: 412-422-0404

Located on Penn Avenue between Lawrenceville and Bloomfield, Constellation Coffee is an artsy, no-frills coffee shop with minimalist décor that specialty drinks and locally sourced treats.

The oasis for java-lovers serves coffees from Annapolis-based Ceremony Coffee Roasters ranging from espresso and cortado to pour-over and cold and Chemex brews. Constellation Coffee also serves coffee from Song Tea, and handmade treats like freshly baked pastries, muffins, and gourmet sandwiches.

4059 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15224, Phone: 814-419-9775

Allegheny Coffee & Tea Exchange is a cozy coffee bar with a vintage setting and a warm and welcoming atmosphere that serves and sells house-roasted coffee, as well as a large selection of imported teas and tea and coffee accessories.

The coffee shop features dozens of barrels filled with various types of single-origin or flavored coffee which is sold by the pound and serves an array of coffee and specialty drinks from mocha and latte to nitro and pour-over. Several milk varieties are offered as well as a variety of delicious pastries and other sweet snacks.

2005 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, Phone: 412-471-5557

Romantic Coffee Shops

Located at Ellsworth Avenue, Arriviste Coffee Bar is a trendy coffee shop and a fantastic spot for delicious coffee.

Coffee is made with sustainably sourced beans from local roasters Commonplace Coffee and Passenger Coffee Roasters. A slick and minimalist espresso bar features an ultra-modern Modbar system that creates sublime espresso drinks and the menu also offers signature drinks like the malagocchino – a macchiato with shaved chocolate and sea salt, and a selection of high-quality teas. The café also offers a selection of freshly baked pastries and other sweet treats like Askinosie chocolate bars.

5730 Ellsworth Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15232, Phone: 412-204-7320

Nestled on a quiet side street in South Side, Big Dog Coffee offers a quiet escape away from the hustle and bustle of Carson Street in which to enjoy high-quality coffee and delectable pastries.

The cozy, tranquil spot serves Intelligentsia coffees in a variety of forms, including French Press and pour-over and the café is dog-friendly and welcomes customers and their furry friends. Coffee and other drinks are accompanied by a selection of light bites, home-baked pastries, and homemade gelato, and the coffee shop is open for breakfast, brunch, and lunch, daily.

2717 Sarah St, Pittsburgh, PA 15203, Phone: 412-586-7306

California Coffee Bar is an independent café in Brighton Heights on the North Side that serves roasted coffees and espresso drinks, custom teas, cold press juices, and smoothies.

Named for its location on California Avenue, the café is spacious and bright with a large central coffee bar, plenty of bar seats and a roomy lounge at the back with a cozy fireplace. A juice bar serves raw fresh juice blends and shots, and a hand-curated menu serves organic oatmeal, yogurt, fresh pastries, and other light bites.

3619 California Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15212, Phone: 412-766-0444