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    Commonplace Coffee

    4.7 (26 reviews)
    ModerateCoffee & Tea
    Open 7:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Good for working
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Iced London Fog
    Carlie H.

    I stopped in over the weekend at one of Commonplace Coffee's locations. They have 7 across Pittsburgh and Indiana, PA. When stepping into the coffee shop, there was a small crowd waiting to be seated at The Speckled Egg, which shares an entrance with Commonplace, but it quickly parted as I excused myself through. Their drink menu is posted above the barista station and ordering was a breeze. There was a small mix-up with my drink being made "hot" despite ordering as "iced", but the staff remade my London fog with minimal additional wait. I noticed their paper cups were different than the typical to-go cup based on the texture and design. It seems more eco-friendly, which I appreciate. Overall, a solid spot for coffee in the Southside!

    Amber J.

    This is my first visit for coffee here. I tried the specialty drink they were offering Spiced Pear Latte. It was delicious. The staff were polite and the space is nice. Lots of seating and music played in the background but it isn't too loud so you can still enjoy your conversation if you are with another person.

    Christopher B.

    Absolutely great ice latte. There is no additional cost to extras like milk type. I love that. The staff was welcoming. Asked all the right questions. I took it to go but noticed the place to be quiet and minimalistic - great for getting some work done - at least the day I was there. Definitely come here for great coffee options.

    Large rosemary fig latte and small pumpkin pie latte
    Jason F.

    I stopped by here a couple of Sunday mornings ago with my wife and twins. Every Sunday morning we try to hit up a local coffee shop and on this day we decided to go to Commonplace Coffee. We have been to Commonplace Coffee shops before but not to this specific location which is in the Southside Works. What makes this shop different than most of the other ones that we have been to is that they share an entrance, restrooms and space with the Speckled Egg. So the coffee shop is on one side of a wall while the restaurant is on the other. The Commonplace side of the space was nice and clean with a place to order, a cloche filled with baked goods and then an area filled with some merchandise. For my coffee on this morning I ultimately decided on a 16 oz Rosemary Fig Latte while my wife went with a 12 oz iced Pumpkin Pie Latte and then I also got a rainbow sprinkle cookie for my kids to split. Our wait wasn't long and my kids enjoyed the cookie during it. Soon enough we were out the door and playing in puddles. I thought that my coffee here was pretty good as the fig was present and added some sweetness to the rich coffee. The rosemary was a bit lost for me, but I still enjoyed the coffee. My wife also really enjoyed her pumpkin pie latte and even had me take a taste of it because she enjoyed it that much. The bottom line for me is that I would stop by here again in the future. Both my wife and I enjoyed our coffees here and my kids enjoyed their baked good as well.

    Halie G.

    Commonplace Coffee opened a location in the Southside Works. They are located next to/connecting to the Speckled Egg. They offer a full specialty coffee menu as well as handcrafted breakfast sandwiches from the Speckled Egg, which is a phenomenal breakfast spot. They have delicious, crafted coffees. Tried their iced caramel latte. All their syrups are made in-house! Great space to meet up with some friends or get some work done! Very friendly and inviting staff. Commonplace has a few locations in the city, but this one is located next to the South Shore Riverfront Park and Trail- a perfect stop to pop by to grab a quick bite or some caffeine to keep you moving. There is metered street parking and access to a few parking garages nearby.

    Tiffany N.

    I was searching for a coffee place to work close by my hotel. Highly recommend! It's such a cute place to get some work done - very spacious and outlet plugs near by. I ordered a vanilla latte and it was delicious. Service was great 10/10 - super friendly.

    Yiying X.

    Love the new location in SouthSide Works! It's lovely as all the other locations are - friendly staff, good coffee, with some breakfast food options. Look forward to the opening of their neighbor - The Speckled Eggs!

    Latte with bitten croissant in the background
    Jennifer Á.

    Very delicious coffee. I had a latte and the espresso flavor was nice and strong. I got it to go so didn't stay around. But it seemed like there were a few people working. The sound level was pretty high because of speckled egg being right next to it so don't know if it would be good for like studying. Nice and simple place. I live so close and will definitely be back.

    Cappuccino
    Felicia D.

    Such a cute little coffee shop! The workers were really nice and the coffee was great. I just got a regular cappuccino with milk, but one of my friends got a latte with oat milk and their house made vanilla and caramel syrups and it was as really good!

    Regular latte + caramel latte (large)
    Nitu M.

    We visited this place on our way to Maryland. It has a cute coffee shop vibe with great coffee and great service. If you stay indoors, you get served coffee in real cups- which I think makes the coffee taste better. I ordered the large caramel latte along with a regular latte. Then decided to order the orange cranberry scone with the bacon chive scone. Both were delicious. Definitely will visit this place again if we are in Pittsburg- from a Chicagoan

    vanilla latte
    Sarah B.

    Long line, but it went pretty quick. Not much seating area and not really optimal layout? so that docks a point. They did have outdoor spots though! Kept it simple with a vanilla latte, was very happy. It was very delicious. Well balanced. Would happily stop here for an expensive cup of coffee, but don't think I'd be able to spend too much time inside just because of how busy and loud it is.

    Matcha latte Croissant Scone
    Tiffany T.

    Cute, spacious coffee shop with board games to play while you sip. The bakery items came out cold- but that could've been my responsibility to ask for it heated. The hot matcha latte was tasty but lukewarm upon arrival.

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    Rachel A.

    Where do I even begin?! I think it's safe to say Commonplace is the new coffee spot in town, and they're already killing it! The commonplace + speckled egg duo adds excellent value to the Southside area! :) Food/Drink: The coffee and tea menu is thorough and has excellent options. They have a few flavors to add to coffees, like lavender, sweet oak, mocha, and vanilla, to list a few. There are also alternative milks available. Most drinks are available both hot and iced, which is a plus! There are also baked goods (like scones, muffins, and cakes), breakfast sandwiches, burritos, and even custard. Service: the baristas are super friendly and knowledgeable about the menu! Space: I enjoy the open layout of the area they've created, and it's perfect for relaxing with a coffee or even getting work done. There are outlets on the walls and near the booth space, as well as guest wifi. Speckled Egg is right next door and will hopefully be opening soon! Parking: your best bet will likely be metered-street or garage parking which is both easily accessible.

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    Always a warm welcome and a tasty beverage. Unique flavors like maple clove and orange basil lattes.

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