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It's a great local coffee shop with great selection of great quality coffee. Very rustic decor. They are popular and great customer service. Thank you for sharing your coffee with us.
Had the cutest decorations and got my self an espresso tonic. Which was one of my favorite drinks at the moment. Employees were very sweet and attentive. They even brought me my coffee.
We stopped by this place on our last morning in Pittsburgh and lemme just say, it's a vibe. We got lucky w/ parking, which happens to be right in front of the store but from the look of it, parking doesn't seem to be a problem since you're able to find a place almost anywhere. The store is located at the end of the block and honestly you can't miss it. You'll either see a lot of people sitting/ standing outside or across the street waiting for their order. Inside isn't that big but it isn't tight either. Staff isn't the friendliest and is straight to the point but it'll do. I ended up getting their blackberry latte and it taste exactly how it sounds. Really good if you're looking for their seasonal drinks. There's also a garden right across the street w/ plenty of tables that you can work or just enjoy your drink. I absolutely loved it. This wasn't the Commonplace Coffee location that we originally had planned to go to, but I'm not complaining. I'm glad that we did and will definitely return on our next trip back here.
I'm late to the party but Commonplace Coffee is so great! Tucked into a cute couple of streets in the North Side this coffee shop is both modern and charming. I tried the orange basil latte which was so unique and delicious. I also had an onion scone which was so good. Everything was reasonably priced too.
Quaint little coffee shop in the neighborhood. They serve variety of drinks from the coffee beans roasted by Commonplace coffee. We did not try their bakery this time, but saw pretty much everyone else ordered some and everything looked yummy. Tried their cold brew and hot latte with house-made honey flavor, both were really good. For those who do not drink coffee, they also have matcha latte, chai latte, or hot cocoa and tea available as well. (Non-dairy milk options are also available) Such a nice and relaxing atmosphere to come enjoy your day or finish up some work. The staffs were very nice as well. Will definitely be back
I've been here a couple times now, and altho I'm not necessarily a big coffee person, I've enjoyed the drinks that I've tried each time. Today I had an iced apple crisp latte which was very good, and the vibe in this place along with the neighborhood is great! Would definitely go back.
Small little coffee shop tucked away in North Side. Ordered an oat milk cappuccino with extra espresso. Service was pretty quick for how busy it was. Most perfect cappuccino I've ever had. I could've cried. Super dense foam. The barista needs to show every coffee shop in Pittsburgh how to do it. Amazing. 10000/10.
I am seriously reconsidering my decision to walk around Pittsburgh in this summer heat. On my way from one spot to the next, I found this spot and spent an hour or so colling off with an iced coffee and some wifi before heading onwards. There is a nice friendly vibe here with two big tables and three smaller tables inside, power outlets to be found and yes, great coffee. It was a pleasant rest in a nice neighborhood. [Review 20361 overall - 616 in Pennsylvania - 1339 of 2023.]
My first time being here and it was cool to see the difference between the cafe near my neighborhood compared to this one. This one feels more hippy and cool whereas the one in my neighborhood feels quiet and workaholic.
It just felt good as I got in. After long time I experienced coffee served to you on table. It was cool. Good place to come work. I wish they have vegan muffins.
Stopped in on a Sunday around 11am. There was a decent crowd in hand and the inside of the coffee shop is on the smaller side. So, it was a little awkward to wait to order while people were also waiting for drinks and trying to shop the small business goods. The staff were super friendly and quick to take my order, though! Our drinks came out in less than 3 minutes. I ordered a dirty chai and it was perfect; not too sweet, but mildly spicy. My mom had a lemon ginger tea and she said it was good. The tea was definitely fresh leaves in a hand tied bag. She kept the cup and made a second small cup at home with the same bag and said it wasn't weak at all. The bathroom was small, unisex, and clean. The cafe is in a cute neighborhood and has a few tables outdoors, as well.
Love this place! Had a espresso, came with sparkling water, refreshing for the warm weather. Also, I visited on a Monday noon, when they have the JustRolldup sushi truck, the poke bowl and sushi roll were amazing. Love both of them! Highly recommend.
We stopped here after a trek. We were very excited, and ordered two cold brews. They did not have oatmilk or alt milk options which was a bummer. They did have an oat creamer option. When i asked about caramel -- I was told they didn't have this. Instead they have a honey and other mixture syrup, and my counter part did not sweeten his. I was excited to try this and did. It was a little sweet although I was not impressed with the flavor of coffee. I also got a coffee cake, it was cinnamon flavored and tasty although a little dry. My lack of stars is due to the individual behind the counter seeming cold, not super nice, or happy to be there. The inside of the coffee shop was lovely, felt more laid back, and cozy. We decided to eat and enjoy our coffee at the park across the street but Commonplace had seating outside, but we wanted to enjoy the nature. Commonplace also had fun stickers (which we got one), lots of coffee, and other things for gifts or consumption. The price of the packaged coffee appeared overpriced imo, for a very small amount. Overall I wouldn't come back here but it is a nice stop after walking from Randyland.
3 years ago
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Hi Dan, thank you for your incredibly kind review! We're so glad…
4 years ago
Everything about this place is top tier. Bright, spotless interior. Charming baristas. Cute, comfy seating. At the end of your coffee and snack you bus your cups at the bin to the left of the barista counter -- just helping people be safe from confusion. While in the area treat yourself to the mattress factory of contemporary art. Also, ask if you can enjoy your cup in the garden across the street. Don't forget to tip these lovely people, they do not get paid enough! On average people need to make over $20 after taxes just to afford a third of rent. And we all know north side is on the higher end of that median. read more
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We stopped by this spot for a quick coffee+ before hitting up the Mattress Factory. Overall the quality of the drinks and food was good! A few things from my experience: The breakfast burrito was VERY small. Probably half of what I had expected for the price. That being said it was delicious. Wish it had come with a salsa or sauce but other than that no complaints. I ordered a Dirty Chai Latte with non dairy milk. It was delicious. I also ordered a Matcha, which was stated on the menu as "Matcha". After I took a giant gulp of the drink down, I realized they had made me a Matcha Latte with dairy milk.... which I don't drink. My stomach was torn up for the entire rest of the day, unfortunately. I don't know if it was the cashier who misunderstood or if their menu is marked incorrectly, but I was pretty bummed. Overall, this place seems like they do a good job, but I would be careful around confirming you're getting what you want. read more
Commonplace is overall solid, just a few "bummer" moments from my order. Ordered a breakfast burrito and was disappointed with the tiny size and no hot sauce that was ordered. Same thing happened with one of my drinks that was made with dairy when it shouldn't have. It could have definitely made the day worse but thankfully it was okay. My chai latte was the highlight along with a fresh blueberry muffin that was bursting with fresh berries. Overall enjoyable and have hood COVID regulations. It was cranking on a Saturday morning in the middle of a rainy day! read more
3 years ago
Pretty quiet place to work from. A few plugs for your laptop. Offer tea, coffee, and sweet treats in case you are looking for something to snack on. read more
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5 years ago
7 years ago
Nicely executed, but sour tasting coffee Taste: 3, Value: 3, Atmosphere: 4 Went to this coffee shop during our day walking around the Mexican war streets. The inside was nice with a few big tables to sit at, large windows and wifi. No outdoor seating however except one very small round wire table with two small chairs. We ordered the affogato and a latte. The latte's foam was perfection! Smooth microfoam that lasted all the way to the bottom of the cup. However, the coffee itself (which is something this coffee shop prides itself on) was rather sour, so much so the foam itself tasted sour. The affogato had Leona's ice cream which was delicious and served with a side of seltzer and a small cookie. However, similar to the latte the coffee was sour. They also offer Leona's ice cream sandwiches at this location, but we didn't get to try any. Overall, if they were able to improve the taste of their coffee either by sourcing different beans or not over roasting them this would have been one of the best latte's in Pittsburgh. However, it is unfortunate the coffee was sour. read more
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2 years ago
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4 years ago
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2 years ago
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3 years ago
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5 years ago
I happened upon this place while walking around and enjoyed their ice coffee. It was refreshing and tasted good black. They were all out of their baked goods by the time I got there, but I'd love to try some one day. read more
6 years ago
Yinzers, this is apparently what Pittsburghers call themselves should def check this place out and somehow need to wake their tired asses up before all of their deeeelicious muffins are gone! They're covid measures game is strong, so no worries; walk up to the outside window, order, and then go walk around this nice little neighborhood read more
5 years ago
Heck yes,, the atmosphere is so chill and the neighborhood is so cute,, reminds me of German village in Columbus! I only got a drip coffee and it was good! The service nice and quick, and UGH the coffee cup was very very cool :) the only thing is that it's kinda tricky to get to. I'm not from Pittsburgh, so the hills are always daunting for me. read more
4 years ago
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This location is really well with, and is always filled with a bustling crowd. Service was kind of slow when I was there this morning but they were packed. Seating can be dicey, I would get there early if you're planning to camp out for the day. Really good herbal peppermint tea, the lattes that my business partner ordered were both really good according to the folks drinking them. Commonplace has awesome brew and really good baked goods. Towards the end of the day the selection of baked goods is slim, but early in the day- they have a lot of good things! Get a cortado, get a tea, get a treat and hang out- this place is trendy and cozy. read more
4 years ago
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7 years ago
Commonplace Coffee is a cute ultra hipster little coffee shop. The coffee however I'm not so crazy about. I do love that they offer oat milk as a dairy alternative. I don't know of any other coffee shop in Pittsburgh that offers oat milk. But their coffee is extremely basic and they don't offer a lot of flavor options. I do like their lavender latte. Both hot and iced options. I won't go out of my way to stop at Commonplace Coffee, but if I'm in the area and in a coffee mood I may stop in. read more
After seeing the new one at Smallman Galley I decided to check this one out. Please be advised that there currently are street closures on Buena Vista St so you would best park on a different street and walk over. The place is very nice with beautiful artwork for sale along with games and stuff. Free WiFi is available. Pass code provided upon request. I had the opportunity to try both a cup of coffee and a cup of ice tea. The ice tea of the day was called "Peppermint" and you could taste it. Very good tea! They sell your traditional coffees, espressos,iced coffees, etc all roasted here in Pittsburgh. I ordered a flavor I was considering purchasing from Tanzania. It was very good except too acid-tic for my stomach. Still if you have a strong stomach it is a good brew. They had quiche for sale but I was told they had no means of heating it. Their baked goods come from Reeger's Farm Market in Indiana, PA and while they looked tempting I knew I'd have to pass since I have a dinner engagement. Besides donuts they offer huge cookies and chocolate bar cakes. There is also a refrigerator that hold various bottled drinks including ginger beer. Coffee is sold whole bean and price varies on the blend. You get roughly 12 ounces in a bag which when opened has a tiny vent. You can ask them to grind it or if you are like me grind it yourself for better shelf life. I also got to sample their house blend of the day which was good. it had cocoa and grape notes to it. Please be aware that they don't serve flavored coffee but natural home roasts. Am looking forward to try out some of their other offerings in the future. read more
5 years ago
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Stopped over after a visit to the Mattress Factory. This cozy cafe is shaped in a kind of narrow rectangle shape, with seating near the entrance and some outside seating. There were more people than I expected, but I managed to snipe a seat on a communal table. I tried the Chai Latte and the Mocha Latte. I appreciated how they both weren't sweet compared to when I get these drinks at other cafes. The people who worked there were nice, and the space seems perfect for if you want to stop by to work by yourself or have a chat with a friend. read more
More like $$ instead of $, but so is every other hipster coffee shop. Latte is $4 and .50 extra for flavor such as vanilla, hazelnut, and lavender. Got the iced lavender latte. Coffee was good and decor is hip and clean with huge windows letting in lots of sunlight. I try to always give 5 stars, especially for establishments with few reviews, but I feel like the baristas were too inattentive. I stood there for a good 3 min and the barista chose to not make any acknowledgment while facing my direction (no smile, eye contact, or "I'll be right with you"). This is a tiny coffee shop, so she definitely saw us walk thru the door. When we went up to the counter for wifi log-in later, it also felt like we were being ignored for as long as possible until they had to ask what we needed. read more
4 years ago
Adorable little coffee shop in an even cuter neighborhood. Coffee was fantastic, ambiance was superb, cute park across the street and nice outdoor sitting area. read more
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7 years ago
What a lovely niche coffeeplace as soon as I walked in the smell of coffee immediately made me feel welcome and at home. Very simple place with such adorable art prices featured. Every hipsters coffeehouse dream. Although there were some flies trying to eat my food I ant ballgame them!! My blueberry muffin was absolutely delicious and they warmed it up on a grill for me!! I got a gen machia Japanese green tea and I'm in love. Your gotta try. read more
7 years ago
Cozy cool local coffee shops, staffs are very friendly, not very busy during the day, many regulars, free WiFi. Espresso here is super good, bold and full aroma. Definitely recommended! read more
Aesthetics wise, this place has it all. Pastry wise, the same. Coffee is where they could use just a bit of work. I had a double shot dirty chai, my go-to drink, and it was quite disappointing. I can be a bit of a coffee snob, so I could tell the shot that was pulled wasn't quite right. Still, I wish I was from Pittsburgh so that I could try it again because each coffee is different and overall it wasn't bad. Loved the entire neighborhood too! read more
8 years ago
Nice small coffee shop,my pour over was not bad,service was great,location is nice,very quiet read more
6 years ago
Really cute coffee shop. The coffee tasted more roasted than our preference and there's not much to eat, but the place is cute and has authentic character. We enjoyed getting to know a new coffee shop in Pittsburgh and then visiting Randyland in the same neighborhood. read more
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Do you serve sandwiches and salads for lunch?
Our food menu includes a range of lunch offerings, including bacon, egg, and cheese sandwiches, veggie and egg sandwiches, turkey sandwiches, seasonal salads and more! Sandwich items can also be heated up upon request. Availability of specific items…
What brand of oat milk?
We use barista edition Oatly brand oat milk at all of our cafes! Thanks!
Do you accept vintage bottle caps as a form of payment?
Although we love the idea of trading cool things for other cool things, the only official form of payment accepted at our shops is US currency in the form of cash or credit card (and in some shops, Apple Pay). Thanks for your question!
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