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    Commonplace Coffee

    4.5 (52 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Medium Latte

    Best coffee in Indiana, they have a great and big space, there are Games and toys for the kids.

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    Shad O.

    There is a serious lack of charm and heart at this location. A decade ago Commonplace was THE coffee spot in Indiana. Sure, the storefront was never anything fancy. But the owners/management seemed to go out of their way to create a warm and inviting environment. This morning I stopped in to Commonplace for the first time in maybe 4 years. Clearly, they now are a roaster with a coffee counter. The website doesn't even list menu items, only wholesale information. The menu was small. The baked good selection was not large. You could chose between a muffin or pound cake. Big choices! They had no speciality lattes or the like. The entire experience was very transactional. The staff was kind enough. The coffee and tea was fine. The muffin tasted like it had some coconut alternative in it - but that wasn't specified. Maybe it was just strange. In all, I'd skip Commonplace if you were looking for a nice spot to spend a little time drinking a coffee. If you like the roast, buy the beans and skip the sad cafe.

    Shannon N.

    A great product in an odd location with ample parking. I would return! As you would imagine a coffee shop just in a mostly empty two story plaza. Parking lot accommodates most. The lower levels of the plaza has a vape shop among other stores. Upstairs in the large building is the coffee shop. Lots of tables inside and more seating outside the shop but still inside the building. I recommend sitting inside as the hallway is drafty. The barista was pleasant and there was no line on a weekday evening, though there were many students in the shop. We each got a coffee (a delicious variety from El Salvador) and biscotti and sat down at a thin table made from a single plank of wood. The biscotti was easy to bite and it was tasty... apricot I think. This is a convenient place to get a great cup of coffee and a tasty treat!

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    Julie D.

    I love this place! It has a calm peaceful atmosphere that's conducive to conversation or reading. I particularly like the iced tea made with Tea Pigs English Breakfast. The only reason I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 is the high prices (albeit no more exorbitant than Starbucks while Commonplace's products are far superior)

    Commonplace Coffee is by far my favorite place on earth! The staff is always so welcoming & the coffee is so uniquely different than everywhere else in town! The heart behind this company truly shines through in all their locations but the Indiana shop holds dear to the community!

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    Jerame D.

    I think it says a lot about a company when everything is stacked against them but they still seem to be on top of the bean hill. What I mean is this - Commonplace Coffee near IUP should not be thriving like it is. Do not take that the wrong way as if the coffee is not one of the best I have ever tried in any state, but instead call back to the old adage of, "location, location, location" is everything. Consider these few things. Covid had blocked students during the academic year from being on campus. The shop could not have people sit in the dining areas. The shop itself is in the back of a not-so-used section of a plaza. It takes some minor effort to drive through the unpopulated university to get to. I was educated on this specific struggles and where it is 100% true that if the shop was just out a little more things would be more lucrative, I recognize that this company has something much more backing it than location. Call it what you will, this company is out front for a bigger purpose. The soup to nuts operation include an upstream responsible sourcing of coffee beans where farmers are paid a more than fair price for their product. The company puts customer experience front and center even before coffee barista experience, because at the end of the day the person in front of them is what is most important. The manager is serving alongside the barista and keeping the flow of the business day moving swiftly. The service, quite frankly, is impeccable. Pricing is incredibly competitive with a $4 Latte, which is a work of art and by the way, Oat Milk is free. Commonplace takes you away to a special place....a common place where everyone is welcome and causes you to pause and realize there is beauty in life and we are all in it together.

    Mocha with Chili syrup; seriously incredible.
    Brianna W.

    Brace yourself for a hipster comment: I've been coming to the Commonplace since before it was cool. But let's be honest, the Commonplace was always cool. I just mean I've been going to the coffeeshop since 2010...2009 maybe? It's undergone some renovations since then so it's nice and freshly painted. All of the seats sit sturdily on the ground, but it's retained its extremely chill demeanor although there are many more patrons in house nowadays. Today, I was especially satisfied with my Counter Intelligence. Historically I've gotten the Milky Way Latte, but I wanted to try something new. At the recommendation of my barista I got a mocha with chili syrup. It was so delicious - I couldn't stop drinking it. I think I finished it in less than five minutes. I also got my mom a coffee (which I neglect to remember the name of) and she couldn't stop talking about how good it was. All of the good coffee bean flavors without the aftertaste. Later in the day I was trolling Instagram and found that they use a Clover which is a fancy machine that makes coffee taste amazing. Case in point. To sum it up, I love my little hometown coffeeshop and I'm glad to know its not just the memory of good times here, but also that they're baller baristas, constantly honing their craft. Way to go Commonplace!

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    Hi Asma, you're too kind! Thanks for your support and stop by anytime.

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    I recommend their baked goods! They're always really yummy and fresh. I also enjoy their smoothies a lot.

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    Commonplace coffee has the best coffees, I often order myself an iced latte with an in-house made syrup. So addicting!

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    Best craft coffee in town! TJ and the staff here get it right. The best espresso in town!!!

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    My husband and I stopped by while on a trip and thought the place was cute! It's very quiet which…read moreis nice. He got a seasonal drink and so did I along with a sandwich each. He enjoyed his tea and my coffee was okay, the espresso was burnt. The person who took our order was stand offish... maybe they were just having a bad day. It was not busy at all when we arrived. He got his sandwich not too long after ordering and said it was nice! Mine on the other hand...I waited over 30min for.He was well past done when I got my sandwich and my hot coffee had gone cold by that time. A small group of people walked in after my husband got his sandwich so maybe they got confused in all of that and forgot my order? I think it's cute and I like how they openly support what's right but the staff was not friendly and the long wait was unpleasant.

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    4.3(243 reviews)
    41.7 miSquirrel Hill
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    4.5 stars. Commonplace Coffee is a specialty coffee roaster, retailer, and wholesale service…read moreprovider. It has a roastery, bakery, and several cafes in Southwestern Pennsylvania, and it provides training and equipment to other businesses. My husband and I were customers of this cafe in the Squirrel Hill neighborhood one time. The menu listed coffees, espressos, lattes, teas, hot cocoa, cookies, muffins, scones, sandwiches, etcetera. A refrigerator contained yogurts, juices, oat milk, and other bottled beverages. Shelves held bags of coffees and kettles. Employees kindly took my husband's order and payment and promptly made our beverages. Some tables and chairs were inside the cafe, so we sat down to enjoy our beverages. Other customers were using the dining area to read, spend time with family and friends, and work on laptops. I rate the Chai Latte has 5 stars and the holiday Sugar Plum Latte as 4.5 stars. We enjoyed their flavors. Each beverage was 12 ounces, and their total price was $11 plus tax and tip. I did notice that the cafe was very humid because of the cold weather outside and the many customers inside. The windows had much condensation. I wonder if a dehumidifer would reduce the indoor humidity.

    This location is very cute and always bustling! Staff is super nice and service is quick. I liked…read moremy matcha latte a lot. They do great coffee here as well. I'd definitely come back and work from this coffee shop since it's near so many good spots in town and the drinks are good.

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