I stopped by here earlier today with my wife for our morning coffee. We both had been by Artisan many times before but had never really noticed it. However it was on our Pittsburgh Coffee Passport and so my wife and I headed over. The inside of it is quite an interesting place. It has a floor made of pennies, a brick wall and an intricately decorated ceiling. I am pretty sure they are a coffee shop, tattoo parlor and art gallery all in one. So that means that there is art and t shirts hanging up all over the place. For our coffee on this day both my wife and I both ordered cappuccino. They came out with swan decorations in the foam with spoons made to look like skulls. The flavor of the coffee here was good too. My first sip was a little bitter but it quickly smoothed out the more of it that I drank and I enjoyed it. The bottom line for me is that I would head back here again in the future. Artisan is definitely a hipster place but they have some good coffee for reasonable prices. read more

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Went here to meet with a group of 6. Everyone was really happy with their drink selection. I happened to get tea since i gave up coffee for the month of January. The barista steeped the tea for me and brought out a really cool tea pot and mug for me to use. For my group, we were able to push together tables to sit near each other. There were outlets near the tables which was convenient for our laptops. The general volume was quiet as most people were doing independent work on their laptops or sketching art. It's really hipster inside based on the outside art, inside art, and clientele. I would go again if I'm in the area or need to meet a group in a quiet place bear garfield. read more

Another one of my favorite places. Where else can you go and get a tattoo new piece of jewelry or clothing and a cuppa or coffee? I have several favorites: Chai tea Cafe au lait Macchiato Latte The manual brewing and different pots and methods used bring out the most amazing coffee flavors you'll ever experience. Definitely a must visit local establishment. read more

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Really great and friendly service. Great options with the coffee passport. The hibiscus pink lemonade is so refreshing and very fresh. The cappuccino looks pretty and perfect tasting. Love the skull spoon! read more

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I didn't get a tattoo here, but I did visit the cafe and WOW!! A seriously beautiful interior and a great, relaxing ambiance. The penny floor and counter-top are so unique, I love it! They did such an amazing job renovating the place. They offer treats from Om Nom bakery and then have vegan options from Onion Maiden too! I love seeing local business working together and offering their goods throughout the city. They also have local art and t-shirts for sale in the back. Tyler was working and put together some delicious drinks for us. He is so incredibly knowledgeable about coffee and his passion for it shows very clearly. He uses a digital scale to weigh out the ingredients so each drink is balanced perfectly. They have a wide variety of coffee drinks, including cold brew, and then other options for non-coffee drinkers like me who prefer tea or even matcha. If you are into latte art, he has a die on the counter that you can roll to choose a design. Make sure you take a peek at the photo album on the counter of previous designs, it's very impressive! This spot is a great location, right on Penn Avenue, so whether you are around the neighborhood for First Friday or any other time, definitely worth stopping in! read more

Artisan - Penny counter! Baked goods from Om Nom bakery and vegan treats from Onion Maiden! - Art Galleries Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Love this neighborhood cafe, I come here all the time. Their tea is fantastic, and comes in a pot, so for less than $4 you get about two cups of tea. Tyler (owner) and staff are friendly and helpful, also very talented with espresso drink art. read more

This odd combo of tattoo parlor and coffee joint is a combo I didn't know I needed, but I am so glad it exists. The vibe is super interesting as the cafe doubles as the tattoo reception, so on one hand you have someone working on their next novel while someone else is waiting to go under the needle. A truly unique locale that is so much more interesting of a place than your regular coffee shop. Now onto the coffee! Only have had their drip, but I really enjoy it. And as stupid as this sounds, they have my favorite to go cups in the city. Super sturdy with a really secure lid (all recyclable); this is something super important to me as I've had some coffee spilling catastrophes with leaking cups etc. I'm probably the only person that would think of it, but hey, maybe you're into high-quality to go cups, too! read more

I had a amazing experience at this shop. I got tattooed by kris after I saw his Instagram pictures and they were amazing. I got my knee tattooed and I was looking for an artist for a long time that I felt comfortable enough to tattoo my knee since it's a big commitment. He does traditional style tattoos and even though I didn't want full color he was totally ok with that and worked around it for me. He also is amazing at paying attention to detail. I will definitely be back to get my other knee done by him soon! read more

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These guys are hands down awesome. Each has his own style. Josh Barnes is into neo traditional and traditional pieces. Nathan Mould does geometric and dot work pieces. Josh Suchoza does really cartoony and colorful pieces. Jason does awesome realism and black and gray. I have tattoos by Josh Barnes and Nathan Mould. I also have a couple planned with Josh Suchoza and Jason. They also have Kombucha growler shop, a small boutique, an art gallery, and a new piercing boutique. Their piercer Twitch does awesome work. I got a couple dermals on my chest from him. They are perfectly placed. I accidentally deleted my previous review. read more

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My best friend and I got a tattoo with sara Eve last night and the experience was fantaStic. We emailed her our design a few weeks in advance and she adapted it a bit and was ready for us as soon as we arrived. She was willing and happy to adjust the size several times until we were happy with it. She touched up an existing tattoo that I had that had faded and made the sometimes painful tattoo fun! The shop is clean and cool and you feel very comfortable there. Sara takes a lot of pride in her work and you can tell that she really appreciates her clients. We had an amazing experience and I would recommend anyone use sara eve and artisan tattoo. We couldn't be happier with our end result and the entire experience as a whole. Thank you sara! read more

Artisan - A piece with my best friend by sara eve - Art Galleries Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

I love this small business coffee shop. My coffee passport let me to this gem. It is really cool that it is attached to a tattoo parlor as well because of the cool pictures. It was suggested to be to get the Mexican vanilla latte and this was the best suggestion ever! Highly recommend this latte!! Whenever I am in the area I will definitely be back here! read more

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Since they opened the coffee shop, I can safely say that I've been to Artisan 400% more per month often than before. Lacking tattoos or a strong urge to get any, I enjoyed coming here to see the art installations during First Fridays, but otherwise, had no business milling about. That's all changed and Artisan has quickly become a staple in my coffee rotation. The baristas are super-friendly and very knowledgable and the space is chill and inviting. Manual brews and espressos are both expertly crafted. They carry and brew Madcap [and Commonplace, I believe] and have a good selection of teas for the decaffeinated. read more

I've had a list of tattoo plans since I got my first one five years ago, but I didn't feel comfortable entrusting them with anyone until I found Artisan. While I have a tattoo with Nathan Mould in the works (and hopefully someday a famously awesome portrait by Jason!), I took a chance on the shop's apprentice, Josh Barnes, who was offering $50 hand-size tattoos after he did a great piece on a friend. I've done pretty extensive research on Pittsburgh tattoo artists, and Josh's line work and shading holds up to some tattoo shop owners, let alone other apprentices. In several cases, I think that his work is even cleaner than more experienced tattoo artists. While his flash designs are primarily animals (check out his wall of designs for awesome stuff like narwhals and jackalopes), I asked him to design a traditional-style piece based on a character from my favorite film. He executed it beautifully and made all the changes I requested while being honest about what would look good and what would not. The session was about 3.5 hours, and I walked out with a stunning piece of art that has healed perfectly--all for $50. When I told him I felt bad about how little it cost even with a 30% tip, he said, "I'm just thankful for the opportunity to be able to tattoo people." Total prince. I've continued working with him, and he's completely honest about how confident he feels in executing different styles and whether certain images can translate well to tattoos. Everyone at the shop is friendly and welcoming. All the tattoo artists have their own styles: Jason is amazing with portraits, and Nathan does geometric and decorative pieces. The shop is in a beautiful old building in Garfield with three stories (they just opened a piercing studio on the top floor)--a totally clean and chill place to get tattooed. read more

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Got my first tattoo here for my 18th birthday 2 days ago. The cafe downstairs was beautiful, with a fantastic selection of donuts and scones and a friendly staff member! I got tattooed by Kati, who made my dream tattoo come to life! Can't recommend this place enough, good vibes, good coffee, good food, great tattoo artists, this is the place to be read more

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I was tattooed by Michael Patrick in June, and out of my 8 tattoos, it is by far the most beautiful. What impressed me the most was the fact that I gave vague instructions (zombie bride) and what I received was exactly what I wanted but couldn't articulate. It takes an amazing amount of skill to be able to do that. Any time someone compliments me on it, which is frequently, I tell them they have to go to Michael Patrick. I'm addicted and already planning several more. read more

The only reason I'm not giving this place 5 stars is because I was not here at their physical building so I know nothing of the building, but the artist and people are talented and nice/fun people I met them at a tattoo convention in NJ and got work done by Nathan and love how it turned out. They were very engaging in the process and helped walk me through finding what I want, how big to make it and exactly where to put it. If I lived in Pittsburgh and was getting more work done, I would come here. I don't and I may take a trip one day to get more work done here anyway, the idea of having a artist as talented as Nathan feels good. Long story short if you want good work done come here!! read more

Artisan is one of my favorite coffee shops in Pittsburgh hands down! The workers there are always friendly and really helpful. I came early in the morning before work and it was a little busy so plan ahead if you're in a rush. The baristas really take their time making good drinks so it is 100% worth the wait. Their lattes come in a 12 or 16 oz size, I opted for the 16 oz since I needed the caffeine. The iced vanilla latte had 4 shots of espresso making it really strong but surprisingly smooth as well. Furthermore, the vegan lemon poppyseed loaf is amazing and was enough to share with my coworker if you want a little snack. Definitely worth a go if you're a coffee snob! read more

I love this place. They are always so nice. I remember there owner from Zekes days and he's just so nice. I was a bit worried the place would be a bit too cool and I am too dorky to fit in here but not the vibe at all. Everyone is so nice all the time and welcoming. I love the espresso drinks. My lattes are always delicious. I love the space and that penny floor. I just am super happy they added the cafe. Wish I could afford more tattoos. Nice neighbors. Great addition to neighborhood. read more

Artisan has my heart. The coffee shop has the best home-made syrups and is run by a guy who knows his stuff & cares about every cup he makes. The tattoo artists upstairs are a dream team - I got my second tattoo there months ago and the color is ASTOUNDING and vibrant. Love this place. Love these people. Not a place for starbucks yoga yuppies - stay away with your unreasonable demands and inability to wait patiently. read more

I recommend Jason Angst to everyone I know who wants a tattoo. He is great at taking an idea and making it even better than you could have thought it might be. His art is beautiful and intricate. He has amazing black and gray and color work, and his eye for creating seemingly three-dimensional designs in both styles yields stunning results. Best artist in Pittsburgh. Speaking of which, he has a passion for the Steel City, past and present. Jason has as gentle a touch as you could ask for, given that it's tattooing, after all. Every precaution was taken to maintain a hygienic environment, and his work station was organized and spotless. Jason and Mel, his lovely wife and scheduler, are very considerate about appointment times, letting you know about last-minute openings or if the appointment before yours is running late. And Jason is just a guy you'll enjoy to hanging out with and talking to. Expect to wait a bit for an appointment. But it's worth waiting for someone this good. read more

Jason Angst was my tattoo artist and he is super amazing! So talented and very kind. He designed my tattoo and made it come to life. It was better than I could have ever imagined. Mel was super awesome with working with scheduling and planning to get me in before I moved from Pittsburgh! read more

If you're in search of beautiful new ink, or a delicious cup of joe, Artisan is the place to go. All corny rhymes aside, this shop rules go check em out and see for yourself! read more

Cool little cafe and coffee shop. Very nice staff that took care of us and gave us some great coffee and hot cocao. Nice artwork all around and a super crazy floor made entirely out of pennies. Pretty nice vibe, seems like a regulars kind of place for sure but I would visit again. read more

Got a few portraits done so far with Jason, towards my new sleeve. Def some of the portrait work I've seen around. Def would recommend this place. Everyone seemed very nice and relaxed environment. Can't wait for the coffee. read more

If you haven't stopped here to get a cup of coffee then you are missing out. Not only is the coffee delicious but the staff is awesome and friendly. They serve baked goods from Onion Maiden and have the vegan brownies in Pittsburgh. They do a rotating specialty menu every season with different offerings that match the season. The creme brulee cappuccino is delicious and a personal favorite. read more

I got my first tattoo ever here by Michael Patrick. It is awesome and I am getting a lot of jealous compliments on it. I cannot say enough good things about the service there. read more

Artisan Tattoo is awesome. Jason Angst is Pittsburgh's finest photo realistic tattoo artist and his wife Mel is great at tattoo removal. They are the nicest folks you'll ever meet and offer first class stand up work. Michael Patrick is the nicest guy in the world and also does really solid and clean work. I would highly recommend this shop. read more

I can't speak for the tattoos... as I have none. But the coffee is great! I'm really impressed with the decor, the friendliness of the staff, and more importantly, the product. I tried the house special, a mocha with a homemade ginger syrup and it was quite impressive. I look forward to sampling more drinks and I'll report back of my experience is anything short of phenomenal. I'll definitely be a returning customer. read more

Don't know about their tattooing skills. We called and were told the only person who makes appointments was away for the next 3 days. We'd have to call back. read more

Tyler really knows what's he's doing, best espresso, mocha, and iced coffee I've had in Pittsburgh. I think I even prefer Artisan to La Prima. read more

This place has amazing artists. Got my arm done by one and love it. Highly recommend this establishment.

This is my favorite tattoo and piercing shop in all of Pittsburgh! The artists are all amazing and wonderful people. I will never go anywhere else! read more

My fianceé and I got owl tattoos. Sara Eve was our artist. She was very accommodating. Pricing was very fair. She took the time to make sure we got the tattoo designs we wanted. Every one else in the shop were funny, and very friendly. They were occasionally checking out our tattoos and asking questions and saying they really liked the designs. This was our first tattoos and we will be back again. Dont waste your time with other shops. Artisan is the real deal. read more

I went to the Artisan this past weekend and got tattoed by Sara Eve. It was the best experience I could have asked for. The shop is extremely nice, and all of the artists are extremely talented, as well as personable.  Sara did an incredible job, and I could not be happier with my tattoo. I will definitely come back for my next one.  I did however hear Sara say that she did not enjoy the cult classic " The Princess Bride"...I know right? But, despite that one hiccup, this place is incredible. I would recommend it to anyone looking for some quality ink. read more

Jason Angst just did a tattoo for me, and he is amazing. The whole place is amazing. Everyone is so nice, very welcoming Jason's artistic ability is out of this world. But overall everyone was nice, everything was very clean. I definitely recommend this spot for your next tattoo. read more

The artists at this shop are professional, clean and skilled! I have two tattoos from Artisan, and plan on getting several more. They go above and beyond to help you get the tattoo you want. Jason and Mel are great people with a wonderful staff. Go get inked! read more

Super clean studio and very professional. Jason did a memorial tattoo for me and it exceeded my expectations. I have often looked at some amazing tattoos and wished I had one of such excellent caliber - now I do. The care to detail Jason showed created a tattoo that is not only a beautiful tribute but an amazing work of art. All the staff is friendly and truly care about their clients experience. Having a tattoo done by Jason Angst is worth any waiting time and his fees are well deserved. If you want the best, you go to the best. Anyone who is looking to get a realistic tattoo is doing themselves a disservice if they don't check out Jason and his amazing wife, Meloria, at Artisan Tattoo Pittsburgh. read more

Met with Sara today for a small coverup. She was great to work with. Really wanted to make sure I was completely happy with the design. Provided great guidance on what would work best. Can't wait to get it done! read more

My Dad ordered an espresso and I got a soy chai tea latte. My drink was less sweet and more spice than others I've had; it was interesting and kept me eagerly sipping. My Dad also liked his espresso, saying that it was stronger than he thought it would be, but in a good way! They also serve vegan treats from Onion Maiden, which was a pleasant surprise. Very kind customer service and great seating arrangement for customers. Will be back again! read more

Disappointing this year (2017) . our group tried 3 of the 4 entres, and much was left uneaten, and not because the small portions were too filling! Food was dry, ingredients budget and no "spark" to help the dull tastes along. The prix fix meal is not overly expensive but neither was it cheap at out-the door cost $50-60 per person! The play however was fabulous!!! Just bring picnic meal! read more