I give them 5 stars for their reuben sandwich. I went at lunchtime to get a good sandwich and was…read morenot disappointed. Sat at the bar and waited as my reuben was prepared exactly as I had requested it. Went up and ate it in the sunshine at Homestead cemetery. Very tasty and as I said it couldn't have been fresher.

I stopped by here a couple of Sundays ago with my wife and our twins for our morning coffee. Every…read moreweekend we try to hit up a new local coffee shop, and on this morning we decided to go to Aroma Joe's. We happened to be in Monroeville picking up a Christmas gift when I fired up Yelp and noticed there was an Aroma Joe's nearby. While we had not been to this specific location, we have visited the one in Greensburg a couple of times, so we had a pretty good idea of what to expect. This Aroma Joe's location only offers a drive thru and a walk up window. Since it was cold on the day we were there, we chose the drive thru. After looking over the menu, I decided on a hot Paris Toast latte, while my wife went with an iced peppermint latte. The menu describes the Paris Toast latte as having flavors of maple, brown sugar cinnamon, and shortbread. From the time we ordered until we received our drinks took about five minutes, so the staff here was definitely efficient. My coffee ended up being good. The flavorings came through nicely without hiding the coffee itself. The espresso also had a strong flavor, although it did leave my mouth feeling a bit dry for whatever reason. The bottom line for me is that I would head back here again in the future. Both my wife and I enjoyed our coffees, so why not.

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!

Really lovely cafe with great drinks and a nice vibe!…read more All their drinks are so fun, but their seasonal lattes are always creative and delicious, especially loved the baklava latte that had great pistachio flavor and a beautiful blue cold foam too. They also have pastries and other food options from local spots that are solid, and I really like the seating area. It's small but really cozy, service was also fast. My only complaint is the pricing ($8+), but the quality is really good so I'll definitely will be back to try more of their special!

I would not say Moonbeam Cafe is necessarily the best cafe to go to on a Saturday mid-morning for a…read more"quick coffee" but it's the place to go for a good coffee. The baristas were hustling though and worked effectively to get to all customers within an appropriate amount of time. I had one of their specialty Valentine's Day drinks while my boyfriend had the Tahini Latte. Both were Neither were too sweet. They know the meaning of light ice for sure. The espresso was smooth in both but not too overpowering. Both drinks really hit the spot and made a beautiful Saturday even lovelier.

I was looking for an activity to do on Friday, observed Veteran's Day. School was closed, and the…read moreveteran in our home was off of work. I randomly thought of Brushes & Beans. We called around noon, and they made us a 2:30pm reservation. We arrived a bit early so my husband and I could order coffees, and we bought a baked good for my children (ages 4 and 6). I think some might be caught off guard by the macchiato at this cafe, but they are true to Italian size and style (says the prior northern Italy resident). My husband ordered a double and had them add the bourbon caramel flavoring to it (not true to Italian style - ha!). He said he really liked it, and I enjoyed teasing him with a little "pinkies up!" call out when taking his photo. I ordered a decaf Americano (boring, I know) and also enjoyed it. Our children split a chocolate chip scone. There were a variety of muffins to choose from, croissants, and gluten-free items as well. Soon, it was time for our painting reservation. I have to say, everyone we interacted with was patient, helpful, and kind. They each seem to enjoy their job. They came around the tables often to ask if we need anything, and would bring additional paint or offer help and advice when needed. There is a nice variety of ceramics to choose from for painting as well. All in all, we very much enjoyed our visit and would certainly go back again! I was thinking it could be a fun outing for a Girl Scout troop or any kind of club or organization. You could go and paint ornaments, which are affordable and easy to do. I may have to pass that idea past our Girl Scout troop's leader. :)

The coffee was expertly prepared as we enjoyed our toddler niece painting her ceramic project…read more Great fun for her and admirable assistance from the attentive staff. The fruits of child preparedness artwork will be fired and ready for us to collect in 2 weeks!

Wow, best coffee and lattes!! Who knew you'd find the best coffee in a malll food court! Made…read moremultiple stops over the weekend on my short trip. Ditch Starbucks or Dunkin and come get a delicious latte from Gloria Jeans! Great flavors and great prices!

I like Colombian women's jeans. They are often "Glorious Jeans." With bedazzling on the butt and…read moresuch. But this review is definitely not about that. Everyone seems to be a coffee addict, including all but one of my fave travel buddies. Or maybe all but two now that I think about it. Here in Pitt, there are a lot of crappy Starbucks and a few artisan hipster coffee places with, well, bad coffee. But this place is right among the best of the bunch, to be honest. I was impressed with the friendly woman serving, impressed with the taste and the products they offer, and only the kinda-high prices stop me from giving GJGCB a 5 star rating. Anyway I've beans as brief as possible and on to the next review.

What a cute shop with vintage energy and style! Lots of cozy seating - would be a great place to…read morework or read for a while. The coffee was delicious! We tried two drinks from their Fall menu - the iced pumpkin chai latte was delightful! Super quick and friendly service as well. Only a few minutes away from the Waterworks. Bonus: they make all their own syrups for the drinks!

Adorable little coffee shop. They have a good selection of coffee drinks, unique latte flavors, and…read morepastries. But what really stood out to me was the listening area with a few record players & headphones. Such a unique and fun touch! I can imagine this being a cute date spot. Service was friendly and drinks were made quickly. My cortado tasted great.

I stopped by here a couple of Sundays ago with my family for our morning coffee. Every weekend we…read moretry to hit up a new local coffee shop, and on this morning it happened to be Arabica Robusta Coffee House. This coffee shop is located in Homestead right on East 8th Avenue, and the inside is massive. The space features exposed brick throughout with plenty of seating, including a large number of tables and a sofa as well. Near the counter where you order, they had several baked goods displayed under cloches, along with a small area filled with a variety of cacti. For my coffee this morning, I went with a brown sugar latte while my wife chose a mocha. My son picked a banana, which was surprisingly free, and my daughter went with an apple danish. During the entire time we were there, we were the only people in the shop, and the two employees working were incredibly friendly. My coffee ended up tasting really good. The brown sugar added some sweetness while still allowing the coffee to shine through. It was deep and rich, and honestly had more coffee flavor than most lattes I have had in a while. My wife also enjoyed her coffee, and my twins were happy with what they ordered. The bottom line for me is that I would head back here again in the future. My family enjoyed everything about this place, from the look of the space to the friendly staff, and especially the coffee.

Super friendly staff, great working and cozy space, and delicious coffee and treats!…read more Loved the cafe seating area, tons of space and perfect for chatting or working, with plenty of outlets and WiFi too. The staff was so nice and were friendly and engaging with every person, plus they made a mean latte and coffee too! I wish they still had the fall special candied yam syrup, but their other ones are also delicious. The hash brown egg and cheese sandwhich was amazing, crispy and warm with a nice sauce too, definitely would get again. So excited to come back again!

Located in Murrysville in the Blue Spruce Shoppes. Nice clean store. Helpful and friendly service…read more Usually a quick order through the Starbucks app which is highly recommended to receive 2x the rewards as opposed to using cash or card in the store. Gift cards are easy to load to your account to still receive reward perks. In addition a free beverage for you on your birthday. Yaay! Love the sessional drinks, especially the PSL and Caramel Praline. The food is convenient and consistent. I usually order the Bacon Gouda & Egg Sandwich. The Double Smoked Bacon Cheddar & Egg Sandwich is also another tasty breakfast option. Thankfully there is a drive thru because parking is limited and can be frustrating getting in and out of the plaza. Overall a good Starbucks.

Quite possibly the worst Starbucks in the country sitting in the drive thru for 20 minutes while…read morethey make the wrong items and keep checking their phones.

The service was phenomenal and the staff was really sweet and helped me with ordering a custom…read morecake! The shop was amazingly decorated for the easter season! 5 stars, would visit again!

CARROT CAKE BEST CARROT CAKE IN... EVERYWHERE…read more If you don't like carrot cake, you probably jut haven't had Moio's. Okay, Moio's is more than just carrot cake, but I wanted to make that clear just so you know. Tucked into a centrally located plaza of Monroeville, this place is an oasis of fresh made, delicious cookies, cakes, and pastries! My favorites are devil's delights, butter sandwich cookies, tiramisu, and the carrot cake!! They always have a line because they are popular, but you never are waiting long. The place is decorated in fun decorations and is a nice throwback of an Italian bakery. Always worth a stop and a great place for a holiday treat!

Spigolo is a small, super cute cafe in Edgewood with only a few parking spots in the lot, but…read moreplenty of free street parking. Seating inside is limited, but there are several outdoor tables that are great in nice weather. I went in the summer when a DJ was playing chill music, which made the vibe really relaxing. I usually order the matcha latte. Their syrups lean adventurous, and the strawberry brown sugar basil is my favorite since it hits a nice balance of sweet and earthy. They also have some premade sandwiches and burritos in the fridge if you need a quick snack.

Great little coffee shop in Edgewood, just east of Pittsburgh. Some parking available out front…read more Fairly small interior space with limited seating. They have a nice variety of coffee drinks, along with a daily selection of baked goods from different local bakeries/restaurants. Also had soups and sandwiches available for grab and go. I had a cortado and a lemon poppy scone, both excellent. I'd also note that they had a space set up where they had information available related to community resources and some local community groups. Very evident that they care about their neighbors and the community at large. Ignore the reviews from random out of towners who have a political axe to grind and have never been to Pittsburgh or visited this business. Great spot, I will be back when I'm in the neighborhood!