I love spending an afternoon in shadyside and walking along walnut st. This is a great place to…read moregrab a coffee or sit and work/study as there's a ton of seating for both individuals and groups. The coffee is decent, I went with a caramel frozaccino which was super refreshing on a hot day. I wanted a snack too so got a cinnamon roll which was a little dissapointing, average at best. Service was a plus, the bag from my cinnamon roll got the table I was working at sticky and I didn't want to get it on my computer so asked for a wet towel or something to clean it quick and instead the guy I had asked just came and cleaned it for me instead which I appreciated.

I thought the drinks were good. Ample seating. Service was fine, and there wasn't a long line.read more

6/12/2026 Tiki Tango…read moreMango Smoothie - 6.2 First Seven Brew experience. I get it (kinda). First, I did get a coffee drink - a Caramel Breve. Not for me, should've done something different but feels unfair to review based on an error on my part. The fruit smoothie though was solid. Long wait to ultimately get it, but it was fine.

Gave this place two tries, against my better judgment. The first time, the teenager who took our…read moreorder was having problems with her iPad or whatever they use and had to go inside to get a new one. Told us to wait. After nearly minutes I was like, "Bro, she forgot us." My husband was going to circle around and get in another line but I was so annoyed and we ended up going to the tried and true Coffee Tree down the street, where you (gasp) have to get out of your car and go inside. Went back a few weeks later, had REALLY awkward and uncomfortable service from the high school kid who took our order. Then a bunch of their high school friends rolled up and usurped the attention of the other workers. So, service was still a low point on our second go-around. Then, I stupidly ordered a matcha latte which, OK, that's on me. I should have known better than to expect even a MID matcha from a drive-thru place manned by teenagers. It was terrible. It went right in the garbage. I don't get it. Why does this place keep opening more locations? It's terrible.

I stopped by here this past Sunday with my family for our morning coffee. Every weekend we try to…read morehit up a new local coffee shop and on this morning it happened to be 61B Cafe. This coffee shop is located right on South Braddock Avenue in Regent Square and has both an outdoor ordering window and an indoor space. Since my wife and kids were waiting in the car and the sign said the window was served first, I decided to go that route. Because of that, there is not much more to say about the space itself other than I ordered from the sidewalk through a window. For my coffee I went with a large blueberry latte which I had seen recommended on Yelp. My wife went with an iced brown sugar cinnamon latte. Both drinks were ready within a couple of minutes and I was quickly on my way. Both my wife and I really enjoyed our coffees. The coffee itself was strong, bold and present. The syrups were flavorful and well balanced so they came through more on the finish and lingered nicely. They were not overly sweet and added a nice layer of flavor. The bottom line for me is that I would head back here again in the future. Both my wife and I really enjoyed our coffees, so it is an easy return for us.

I have been going here for years and never had a bad experience! Wonderful staff, seating is great,…read moreand the music is wonderful. I highly recommend! And of course the food and drinks are wonderful

I think I'm done with any of these locations. First, they have pumpkin cheesecake, but you can't…read morebuy just a slice. Other bakeries offer slices, so I don't get why this place doesn't. So we settled for a pumpkin tart. It was not fresh. The pumpkin flavor was excellent and tasty, but the dome portion of the pastry was still frozen as it crunched and was freezing when I bit it. The base was chewy and lacked flavor. The chocolate chip cookies were good... just a typical cookie.

Guy at the counter - not the friendliest . Not too sure if something is wrong with IT, but…read moreeverytime we'd try to put in an order he'd get snippy and say, "hold on!" Dude.. decaf capp, single espresso, croissant, and key lime torte. That's just four things... but it was his tone that was unsettling. Dirty tables everywhere. At the whole place, there were like 4 occupied tables, the rest was all filthy except for the one by the door which we snagged. It starting smoking in there and became hazy I thought I had blinked my contacts out. Then at one point it reaked of microwaved fish which permeated through our jackets and then stenched up my car which I aired out eventually. I think they reversed our drinks because my friend was wired and I became sleepier haha. They also only have plain granulated sugar and substitutes. No In the Raw turbinado.

This place is always hit or miss for me! One day my coffee taste good The next not so much! I will…read moresay lately I've been getting the cinnamon bun latte and it has become my favorite drink to get now !

I really wanted to love this place, especially with all of the positive reviews. My iced americano…read morewas good and you really can't beat the prices! However, the service left something to be desired - I had to wait about 5 minutes for someone to come to the counter, and then the ordering process was kind of awkward - the employee barely spoke to me. The space is dirty and dingy, and there was a dog inside of the cafe. I understand folks love to bring their dogs along to places, but as someone who is severely allergic, it made me uncomfortable to see a dog in a place preparing my food.

First time here (visiting from out of town) and found this for my morning fix of Starbucks…read more Service is very good and the baristas seem friendly. Nice seating are just past the counter where you order so can get some work done or just relax. Will be back later today for oatmeal and a refill!

Great environment! everyone behind the bar was kind and nice. very professional and fancy location.read more

Good coffee, comfortable seating, reliable WiFi, and a quiet atmosphere during off-peak hours make…read moreAfters Cafe a good spot to try in Squirrel Hill. COFFEE & DRINKS: The black coffee sits between Dunkin' and Starbucks in terms of strength--not weak, but not overly bold either. The Turkish espresso was excellent and came with nice presentation (traditional cups, tray, and utensil). FOOD: Tried the butter croissant, almond croissant, chocolate mousse cake, and Turkish delights (similar to gummy candy). All were fresh and worth ordering. SEATING: 5-7 laptop-friendly spots depending on how you count the larger booths. Mix of booth and table seating, all comfortable for extended sessions. LAPTOP-FRIENDLY: Outlets available in the booth seating and alongside the larger tables. WiFi was reliable. Generally quiet during off-peak hours. ATMOSPHERE: Warm, modern, cozy Mediterranean vibe with earthy colors, soft lighting, and comfy booths. Relaxed environment that's inviting and calm--stylish without being precious or flashy. Conducive to both focus work, dates, and casual meetings. SERVICE: Baristas were friendly and sociable without being intrusive. VALUE: Standard pricing for a quality local cafe. GOOD TO KNOW: Parking can be tricky in Squirrel Hill if you're unfamiliar with the area, but street parking is ample (paid/metered or free with some walking) if you're willing to walk a short distance. Open late. Study-friendly locations near CMU tend to be busier during fall and spring semesters. I'll be back regularly for work sessions.

Very solid coffee and a few more exotic items as well. I tried out their Turkish coffee as well as…read moresome of the Turkish delights/lokum. They were both quite good. The Turkish coffee was served in a very unique way. They brought out the general coffee separate from a foam, which you could then mix or drink separately. Very cool, not too bitter, good texture. Bit on the expensive side but not too much. The Turkish delight was also good, but a bit overpriced in my opinion. They come straight from a box. I honestly wanted to try another one of their special drinks, but they were out. I recommend the special menu! The space itself is decently small but nice, and the girl working there was sweet and the spot is open late!

My husband and I love stopping here on the way to and from my parents' house. We enjoy their energy…read moredrinks. Their hash browns, sandwiches, and egg bites are also really good. We just pull up to the convenient drive-thru, and service is typically quick.

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!