Constellation is one of my two favorite cafes in Pittsburgh, along with Espresso a Mano. While I think Espresso a Mano has the better espresso drinks,* Constellation has fantastic pour over: You won't find a better selection of high-end coffee beans anywhere else in Pittsburgh, and no other cafe in the city comes close. The bean offerings are always excellent, varied, and carefully curated. Selecting among them may feel intimidating, but the baristas are very knowledgeable and helpful. If you don't have much or any experience with pour over coffee, you should make sure to ask them for suggestions, and they will guide you towards a good selection. If you are coffee snob with a rotating selection of extra-light beans on your kitchen counter... well you should still chat with the baristas and they can tell you all about what they offer, what tasting notes to expect, what they are excited about, and so on. I am in the latter category, and I always enjoy chatting with the baristas here and learning about their coffee. I also appreciate that, in the summer, you can choose to have a Japanese-style iced pour over (the one that's brewed hot directly onto ice). You don't find that often in cafes, and certainly nowhere else in Pittsburgh. Besides coffee, the ambiance is great. There is not much traffic, so it's a pretty calm place to sit down and work or read a book. I love sitting at the large table in the back room for a few hours and working from there, while enjoying a cup or two of different pour overs. Overall, we are lucky to have Constellation . While Pittsburgh can't compare with the "third-wave" coffee scene in cities like Seattle or Vancouver, Constellation can certainly compete with the best cafes in such cities. *The espresso here is also great, don't get me wrong, especially when they offer a light roast. But I just like the one at Espresso a Mano better. I do wish Constellation offered an espresso flight; given the variety of beans they offer, that would be a unique coffee-drinking experience. read more

Had the best pour over I've ever had here. Amazing! My espresso was excellent too. The scone was good as well, but the highlight is the pour over and espresso, especially the pour over. Not a huge space but enough for our group each time and has a nice coffee shop ambiance with good music playing (not loudly) and friendly staff. read more

Constellation came highly recommended from a couple very reputable sources but I've now been twice and very disappointed both times. The first time I ordered an espresso beverage with the light roast option and what I received did not taste anything close to light. Both visits, staff were cold and acted annoyed with the questions I had about their beans/coffee offerings. I would recommend klvn and ghost coffee as superior alternatives. Was really hoping to like this cafe. read more

Constellation Coffee - Cortado - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Constellation coffee makes very delicious coffees and teas and the shop has chill vibes. The staff is nice, best coffee in the city imo. Try it! They have good treats too. read more

Small local coffee shop, hipster vibes. Some tables inside. I got an iced latte with oat milk. Really good quality coffee, smooth and well balanced. Comes in quite a small cup though. And the price is pretty steep. A dollar extra to get non-dairy milk, oat is their only option. Nice service and great coffee, just a little pricey. read more

Constellation Coffee - Iced latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Small, quiet, homey, and has a definitively austere appearance. I love those qualities! It's not overly bright, loud, or garish. The service is quick and highly regimented, adhering to strict standards. Clean and efficient overall. As for the drinks...I purchased a Yunnan tea and regular coffee with heavy cream. I was a bit disappointed in the flavor of the coffee, expecting a more robust and unique flavor, but it was delicious nonetheless. As for the tea, the Yunnan is a subtly brilliant Black Tea, capturing the essence of a great breakfast tea. Smooth and deep, drinking it black with a my preference but my next trip I will have them add sugar and cream to compare it to my usual morning blend. read more

Great coffee selection! Love all the Espresso, iced coffee and hot drip I've tried. The owner is patient with all my questions about the flavors and coffee brew techniques. read more

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Really good coffee with variety of beans. Also a very quiet place to sit and sip. Highly recommend.

Really great coffee! The moment you walked in you knew it was going to be good. The barista really took care in making our drinks and the espresso in the latte was really well curated. Would for sure recommend, vibes were quiet and relaxed. read more

Constellation Coffee - Coffee Bar - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

I stopped by here yesterday with my wife for our morning coffees. We are trying new local coffee shops every Sunday and on this day Constellation Coffee was our pick. It's located on Penn Ave in the area that always confuses me whether it is the back side of Bloomfield or upper part of Lawrence. In any case the inside was somewhat small and still set up for Covid. They had their menu on the wall and then some individually wrapped bake goods and single origin coffees from 4 roasters which I had never heard of before. In addition to that they had some pour over stuff for sale, so v60s and chemex filters. That combined with the single origin coffee definitely speaks to a place that is serious about their coffee. For our coffees on this morning I decided to go with a hot maple spices latte while my wife went with an iced mocha and I added on a almond rhubarb scone. Both of our drinks ended up being quite good and we both loved that even though they were drinks with milk, they were much more coffee forward than we have had recently. I will also say the same about the maple spices in my latte. They were subtle but added a nice little bit of sweetness if you were thinking about it. The scone from here was also good and flavorful. I don't know that I could have told you that it was rhubarb flavored but I did enjoy the scone itself and loved the sanding sugar on top which provided bits of sweetness. The bottom line for me is that I would stop by here again in the future. Both my wife and I really enjoyed our coffees and I liked that they were selling micro roasters coffees. read more

Constellation Coffee - Pastries - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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I am blown away. Cliff is awesome. This was my favorite part of being in pittsburgh by far. I dare say this may be the best cafe I have been to in the whole world. He knows what he's doing and he loves sharing his passion. read more

Constellation Coffee - a coffee maker and a glass pitcher on a wooden table - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Excellent coffee in a cozy atmosphere. This place has been pumping out the best coffees for years, always consistent and the customer service is warm and inviting. The baristas really know what they're doing. I appreciate the basic menu. It can get very crowded at peak hours so studying can be hit or miss but it's always worth storing in to grab a coffee room or not. read more

Stopped by for a coffee and decided to try the maple spice latte instead. Great customer service and fair pricing model. I'm satisfied with my latte. Will recommend and return. read more

My word. I will say that the iced tea and the service I received last check in was superb. I got an amazing explanation of the tea. I was a little concerned with picking a white tea since it's not my favorite, but the barista talked me into it by explaining the subtle differences in taste. And assured me I would be pleased. And I was. I got the purple iced tea and it was subtle and just refreshing. I put in just a drip if sugar but really I could have left that one drip out. If you are looking for a quick grab and go iced tea this might not be the place for you. But still try it. They brew the tea individually so its honestly a lot better. You dont get a batch that sits all day and gets bitter. Each cup I'd it's own flavor combo. Take the time to allow for the steeping of the tea. It will relax you and your day. And if you do enjoy the flavors they sell the tea in shop! Go, get a cup! read more

I came here for a quick morning coffee after treading the reviews for this cafe. I immediately knew this experience would not be like the reviews. The staff was extremely unkind and harsh. I asked for 2 cold brews and the waiter began to fill our cups up with water. 0/10 experience and biggest waist of $11. read more

I had a meeting over at Children's and figured I had time to kill and wanted to sit at a place that was something different from the hospital Starbucks so I decided to come here. My chocolate chip scone was devoured in minutes and my chai tea latte was too pretty to drink but I had it anyways and it was pretty good. Vibe of the shop was great, very simple, great natural light and somehow I felt super productive for the two hours I sat there to work. I will make sure any time I have a meeting over this way that I stop in for a drink. read more

Constellation Coffee - Chai Tea Latte + Chocolate Chip Scone = a good morning. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

What a cute little shop for refreshment, getting a little work done, or a conversation. There's only street parking, but it is just steps from Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. I thoroughly enjoyed my blondie brownie and hot chocolate for just $5. The staff are nice. I'll be back. read more

Constellation Coffee - Hot chocolate and a blondie - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Got a cappuccino and it was so good! Great atmosphere too. Would definitely recommend

Constellation is the best at what they do - offering high quality artisan made beverages without compromise. You can tell each drink is made precisely, to the exact specifications that will draw out the optimal flavor. They put a lot of care into their craft. The coffee is great, but I've really been enjoying iced tea this summer. It may take a little longer for them to make, but it's totally worth it. The flat whites are also fantastic. Take your drink a few lots over and enjoy it in their outdoor garden. It's so peaceful! The array of well curated small batch beans they carry are all winners. I love that Constellation has a strong and unwavering vision of what they are offering the community, and we are lucky to have them! read more

Very nice and clean space, aimee makes the best coffees, definitely recommend dropping by if you are in the area! read more

Constellation Coffee - Cappuccino, Maple spice latte, peppermint brownie, strawberry crumble - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Beautiful, clean interior! Immaculate drinks :) tasty pastries ! The perfect coffee shop :)) for stopping by or sitting in. read more

Constellation Coffee - Crumble, Brownie, Interior - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

After a very filling breakfast I decided to "work it off" by hiking up here for some coffee and treats. Their pastries comes from 350 bakery in the Southside. I learned that 350 bakery is a catering establishment. Others come from one of my favorites Mediterra bakery. I got to sample the coffee of the day which had a bit of a fruity taste so I went with it and ordered a cranberry orange scone from 350 bakery. Both were very good. I already know the quality of Mediterra and believe me they also make great pastries and breads you can find most anywhere or in their home base in Robinson Twp. The salesman told me he could make a pour over if I didn't like it or settle for a regular blend. I thought that was very thoughtful of him and was glad with the my guatemala coffee with the fruity notes. They too sell it but at a hefty pricetag. Yes, there is a gender neutral restroom here. This place offers free WiFi since many students come here with their laptops. This is another very good coffeeshop I want to revisit on my future trips to this area. I am anxious to try out some of the other baked goods from 350 bakery since they are a catering establishment. read more

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It's a small,cozy place,has a good location. My cortado was delicious,I liked the taste of coffee beans also. The service was great,parking on the street. Highly recommend this coffee shop. read more

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Very disappointed in the service and quality of drink ordered. I order Iced matcha lattes regularly and would think that a coffee establishment such as Constellation Coffee would deliver, yet it was given as lukewarm milk with the matcha powder chalky and not mixed well. The matcha powder tasted very low quality. Rude service when drink was taken back and was not offered compensation for the $5 drink, but a unnecessary comment "maybe you are used to sweet drinks, do you want sweetener added." As a local, I go to Constellation for single origin roasts available for purchase but was disappointed to find only a selection of blends. When I asked staff for a recommendation she seemed very uninterested in providing the same and little idea of what each roast is. This place is not what it used to be and will not be returning as my go-to coffee shop anymore. Will not recommend. read more

Honestly surprised by the high reviews. Bland coffee almost as good as gas station coffee. Only sugar no other sweetener options, milk or oat milk only, two options for flavoring and neither is sugar free. Considering not cheap coffee more should be offered. I tossed it and found another coffee barista. Service was ok, she was cordial. read more

This is your average coffee shop. It does have a bigger back room which is nice because there is limited seating up in front of the store. I appreciate that they don't charge extra for soy milk, however their coffee prices are a bit overpriced. read more

The coffee is good! only a few options available so you won't spend too much time wondering which delicious item to go for. I don't quite recall what I ordered here.... not sure what that says about myself, ha! I DO, however, recall that I paid nearly $6 bucks for said coffee. The shop itself was cool. Minimal on purpose and it works for them. Barista was friendly. Location is great. I'll go back, maybe. read more

A really nice spot! They had a pretty bare-bones menu: coffee, tea, espresso drinks, plus a few specialty drinks and pastries. The environment was peaceful and kind of sparsely decorated, but they had nice touches like zines that you could read while you enjoy their coffee. There was plenty of seating and outlets, and that plus the mellow atmosphere made this a great study spot. The staff were also extremely friendly! read more

Constellation Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

I ordered a cappuccino with an extra espresso shot. When I asked for sugar the man made a comment, saying there's a reason he doesn't have it out. So I figured I'd try it this time without sugar. It was delicious!! I would never use sugar again if I were always guaranteed such a delicious cappuccino. read more

Have been wanting to try this coffee shop for a while! I was surprised that they had more seating than I expected. There is an additional room in the back of seating. I ended up going with a latte and enjoyed it. Overall, a nice coffee shop with an ample amount of seating. Menu is pretty limited but covers all the basics. read more

Constellation Coffee - Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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I'm visiting from California (the land of great coffee) and recently stoped into Constellation to be greeted by two smiling faces (apparently a rare commodity in Pittsburgh). They were very informative on the menu and all of the many other questions we had. I finally settled on a pour over and my friend got a cappuccino. The espresso way balanced and the milk texture was perfect!! My pour over was JUICE!!! It was complex and sweet with a light body and super smooth finish. The first great pour over I've ever had brewed in a chemex. They also had this crazy cool ceramic contraption on display that's made by one of their coffee farmers. It's used exclusively to brew the coffee that this guy grows, sadly they were out of stock when I was there. No doubt I'll be back to this spot, hopefully to try that crazy cool looking ceramic drink. read more

I like it here for a number of reasons: -local -small -cute -quaint -clean -modern -nice staff -great coffee -great tea -neighborhood spot read more

Really really good coffee, wow. I had a traditional espresso macchiato and the espresso was so so so smooth. I loved it, not tangy like a lot of places these days. It's expensive here, but there's a reason. Nice spaces to work, and everyone seems really friendly. It can get a bit busy on the weekends, just a heads up if you're trying to work here. read more

This place reminds me of all the reasons I hate Portland, OR. Mega rude, definitely way too cool for me, and a really uncomfortable arrogant vibe that makes you feel like you're inconveniencing them by being a customer. Setup. I really wanted some relish doughnuts because I had just had my second biopsy in a month. I happened to be by constellation and HUZZAH it was relish's delivery day. I stop in. One barista sort of smiles at me and then does a pretty sweet movement of pretending to be busy but is really just shifting stuff around. Second barista stares at me. I'm assuming she had no muscles in her face because that broad doesn't have the ability to smile. I ask if there were any relish doughnuts left and second barista points at a stand. Oh ok great. I ask if those were the flavors they have left. She again points at the stand, rolls her eyes so intensely I'm surprised she didn't fall over, and tells me the flavors they have...in a tone so damn annoyed you would have thought I asked her to read the phone book. This lovely interaction follows up with, "so which one do you want.." and then, "is that it? No coffee?" Feeling bullied into a god damned coffee, I ordered a cold brew. Oh cool...burnt dirt water that tastes like it's roughly six months old. Badass. I tipped way more than I should, threw away the coffee, and inhaled the doughnuts in my car. This coffee shop is garbage and I will never understand why some service industry people choose to be jerks to customers that haven't given them a reason yet. read more

Visited Constellation Coffee today for the first time and figured since I was in the area might as well stop in for some espresso. After buying 2 espresso drinks & hot cocoa I sat down and began to watch a YouTube video on my cell phone. That's when a lady with long black haIr had the nerve to ask me when the video I was watching would be over? I asked why and she said that because my vide eo Is throwing off the vibes of the coffee place. You serious? Wtf does that even mean?. After I was finished I figured I'd let them know exactly how I felt becauuse I just came here for a good drink and wanted to relax but felt disrespected only to be told off by a guy who I'm guessing was manager? He told me To piss off and write a 1 Star review because he didn't care and told the lady to stop explaining to me why they said what they did. Deffinately would not return and the staff can shove it. If I could vote 0 stars I would read more

Fantastic cappuccino and tasty almond croissant this morning. The staff suggested sitting in the outdoor seating area so I did. It was an overall really nice experience. Haven't had such a good cappuccino in a while + they sell Ceremony coffee. read more

Constellation Coffee - a croissant sandwich and a cup of coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

This is probably one of my favorite coffeehouses in Pittsburgh. I love going here early Saturday mornings with some work or a book and just relaxing with a cup of good coffee or chai masala. I love the open air, simple décor and the real flowers at every table. There is also local art on display. There are some tables in the front of the establishment and a separate room in the back. I wish they had longer hours or that they were open on Sundays. read more

Constellation Coffee - Masala Chai - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Amazing Expresso & coffee, great people. I went to constellation with my wife off a recommendation that their Expresso was top notch & it was. Moreover we had a great conversation with the barristas, I pop in every once and a while to discuss my coffee making experiences and get tips from them. Truly worth a visit! read more

This place is bomb! My fiance and I came by on a weekday to get some work done while we were visiting Pittsburgh for a day. He got a latte and I got a dirty chai and we both split a banana nut muffin and cherry chocolate chip scone. The drinks were made perfectly and the pastries were delicious. They also have an awesome back area with tables, which made working super easy and convenient. Service was super as well. Will definitely be back! read more

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Constellation Coffee is a modern and minimalistic little coffee shop, and it works really well for them. I've been wanting to come here for quite some time and I'm glad I finally got around to it! The atmosphere is more clean and simplistic than it is warm. That being said, it still has a really nice aesthetic and I think I would enjoy hanging out here for awhile. There are a few tables near the front of the store by the large windows, a few tables near the bar area, and then some larger tables and bench areas in a back room. I wish we had been able to get one of the tables at the front of the shop, but it seems like these are the ones that probably go the quickest since there's so much nice natural light there. There are not many paintings on the walls, and everything feels really clean cut and contemporary. I absolutely love their branding - the font they use for their logo is beautiful, and I like the way they put stars on the hand stamped cups. I had a hot chocolate here this time - I don't really know why, I was just in the mood. The cocoa itself was not really anything special if I'm being honest; it didn't seem chocolatey or flavorful enough for me, which was kind of a letdown. However, the presentation was beautiful and it put a huge smile on my face when I saw the colorful marshmallows on top of the drink. They reminded me of my childhood and I thought it was a cute touch. I definitely need to come back again to try more of the drinks. While the hot chocolate wasn't my favorite, I did really enjoy the atmosphere and the clean vibes. Hopefully I'll be back soon! read more

Constellation Coffee - View facing the front of the store - I love these big windows! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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