Quaint coffee shop close to Children's hospital. The interior is generic, but provides a modern and polished ambiance. There is a decent amount of seating with tables to fulfill guests' needs. FANTASTIC baristas! Hands down best service I have had in a coffee shop in a long time. Perfect stop for a strong iced coffee on a morning stroll down Penn. Constellation is a solid choice! read more

This is the worst experience I have ever had. I ordered two shots of espresso over ice then asked for two pumps of vanilla syrup. The the man working rudely said, "You don't get to make your own drinks here. If you want to get that you can go somewhere else!" If they don't do that there he could have nicely said so read more

I would def give no or negative stars if possible. Coffee is average, but holy hell, hands down Rudest service I have ever encountered. LOL i ordered a cup of coffee with milk on the side and proceeded to be berated by the so-called "barista", some stringy-black-haired hipster kid who had obviously run out of cocaine that morning, and recommended that i "go somewhere else" cause there were "plenty of other coffee shops around". Happy to take that advice kid. Have a nice life Constellation Coffee. I've watched Amy since she was cutting her teeth as a barista, but she obviously needs to make better hiring decisions and get some kids that aren't strung out assholes, and that can maybe even manage milk on the side. Hey he was right about one thing... there are plenty of other coffee shops around. read more

Had a great pour over and cold brew here today. Quiet, minimalist (but not obnoxiously so) environment, pleasantly warmed by natural light. Very relaxed vibe with a separate back room that seems more suited for conversation/meetings. Seems like a great shop for reading or studying as well. Overall a great spot with top notch coffee. I highly recommend it. read more

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

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Constellation was great! Coffee is my thing. Coffee shops are my thing. If both are good, I'm quite happy. Constellation is good. Real good. I like the vibe inside! The baristas were very nice and chipper. With the cloud coverage we get in Pittsburgh 10 months out of the year - we need genuine chipperentalities in our baristas. Seating is sometimes hard to come by at this shop, but there are quite a few of them! I got a regular cup of coffee. I have to say, it wasn't pour-over (I just ordered a reg coffee for kicks and giggles), but their coffee is great! It really is. I'll update when I try a mocha. Wifi works well. A major con for me is the hours of operation. 7am-6pm Monday-Friday and 7am-5pm on Saturday-Sunday. I get the area. I get people want to drink at night. But as a coffee shop lover...a shop closing before 9pm (at earliest) is just terrible to me. Espresso a mano sees the demand up through the evening hours, working with a similar demographic. I wish Constellation followed the example! The shop is clean! Location is great! Music choice was good. I'll be back and probably with friends. read more

Let me start by saying that overall, the latte with maple syrup that I had was divine. However, upon entering, my boyfriend and I were met with the cold judging stares of a full room of overly hipster-esque diners who we'd interrupted from their technological hypnosis. Throughout our visit, the air was awkwardly stiff and so silent you could hear a crumb drop. The menu, while exotic and very well brewed, lacked any real choice apart from your brew blend. There was no sweetener I could see or find. Also, when we requested simple natural flavors, like vanilla, we were informed the only such ingredient they had was maple syrup. We ended up paying nearly $9 for a latte, a shot of espresso and a glass bottled coke. read more

Constellation Coffee - Latte with maple syrup...surprisingly flavorful. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Such a perfect ambiance. The minimalistic design helps me leave the week behind and embrace the weekend ahead. A quick thank you to the owners, I appreciate the environment you have so thoughtfully created. Upon entering your establishment my creativity flows with boundless energy. It's so hard to find a coffee shop with heart, organization, and local art. My only hang up is that you close at 5 which limits my ability to become a regular. read more

Cute coffee shop. I like the aesthetic because it's very clean and modern looking. Not cluttered at all. The menu is very simple, with classics including coffee, of course, but also latte's, cappuccino's and chai's. They also have pour over coffee for you artisan coffee lovers. I'm a chai gal myself, and was glad to hear they had a good brand of chai (Rishi I believe) and also offer almond milk. There aren't too many tables, but they do have a fair amount of two seaters, a longer table with benches and a meeting room in the back. LOVE the funky art on the wall. Not sure if you can buy it, but I'll look next time to see! My only small complaint was that the tables near the front window were in direct sunlight, so if you sat there you'd bake on a hot day. There's air conditioning, but you're sitting right in the sun. Might be okay for the winter, but definitely not the summer. I'd suggest some blinds to pull down, or sit there if you're always cold and it will warm you right up! read more

I love the aesthetics of Constellation - minimalist. And their coffee is great too! I usually order the iced vanilla latte. The baristas are quite hipster and friendly to all their customers. They keep the shop really clean every time I come. One thing that hesitates me from coming here often is the seating. It's a hit or miss. They have two large long tables and a couple other small tables. Also, not many outlets for those who want to work with laptops or tablets. There's free wifi! read more

Constellation Coffee - Iced vanilla lattes - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Chemex for pour-over! Lots of bean selections! (Not a roaster, tho.) Cliff is awesome, really knows his coffee. Nice place, two large rooms, combination of long tables and small tables. Might need to ask for a stronger brew on the pour over (less water), depending on your taste. Big front windows. Traffic on Penn precludes calm seating outside. read more

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Underrated. I had a cortado and it was excellent. The minimalist vibe and surrounding art is quite inspiring as well . Definitely recommend a cup of coffee here. read more

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

Great place to grab a coffee and get some work done. They have plenty of room inside. I tried their chai tea latte and loved that it was not sweet at all ( some chai concentrates are the way too sweet). Parking is street parking but you can usually find a spot! read more

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

The atmosphere has been mentioned before but I think it needs to be stressed. Do not come here if you are planning on having a good heart-to-heart with a friend. Unless you have no problem disturbing the rather intense peace of the rest of the customers slaving away on their laptops. Constellation is strictly a work environment. I know this now and will trade my chatty friend for my more reliable backpack full of textbooks when I return. Besides the unexpected vibe, I was really impressed with the space. It is very charming and the man behind the counter only adds to this theme. He was patient and tried to help two very indecisive ladies pick drinks. I got tea so I cannot attest to the coffee. We also didn't realize it closed at 6 and stayed a few minutes over, but they didn't give us the stank eye or rush us out the door. Honestly, I'd come back just for the outstanding service. read more

I don't visit Constellation as often as I'd like because it's at least 3 coffee shops away from me [ the travesty of living on Penn Ave dead center between Voluto, Artisan, 4121, and here ]. That being said, I always enjoy my trips, love the manual brews and espresso equally, and find the atmosphere to be appealing for all manner of visits [social, work, just stopping in]. They source an interesting array of Ceremony Coffees and are, as far as I know, the only Pittsburgh source for said roaster. read more

Even the drip stays on your palate like a pourover. If you care about good quality coffee and you arent a simpleton who puts cream and 10 grams of sugar in your coffee, you need to come here. Amy is the most polite and wonderful barista that has ever lived, I am convinced and no matter how many days in a row or hours she works, her attitude is always kind and helpful. If you leave a bad review, it's safe to say that you have no idea how to taste coffee and you should just stick with Starbucks. read more

My husband & I have been frequenting Constellation for the 3 years we've lived in Bloomfield. He loves a good pour over coffee & I love a cappuccino. It tastes just like Italy. The owners are really cool. They're willing to have a conversation about coffee if you're curious. You can tell they're passionate about it. They have snacks for sale too. You can't go wrong with an oatmeal cream pie. There's a board next to the line that you can give or take a drink. You can leave a note for a stranger or your neighbor. It's heartwarming to see the community interacting over a nice cup of coffee. Next time you're looking for a coffee shop to work for the day or meet up with an old friend, Constellation is your spot! read more

Really lovely coffee shop in Lawrenceville. If you're into people watching, this is the spot for man buns and beards. Constellation has a Brooklyn-hip vibe without any pretentiousness. Coffee is always high quality and made well! read more

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Constellation is a cool spot and located in a great part of town. The latte I had was quite good and I could tell it was made with love :). Two pretty huge drawbacks here for me are the chairs and the temperature...it is freezing in the back room and I had to wear my coat while I worked from my laptop. Call the waaambulance, right? But really though...y'all need to think about a space heater and some comfy chairs! Multiple people were here working and I know I would stay longer if these things changed. A friend who came here a couple weeks ago actually warned me about how cold the back room was. Maybe in the spring/summer it will be better. read more

I love Constellation Coffee for the following reasons: 1. Atmosphere is delightful. Its a really bright & sunny room with hardwood floors. Very minimal & clean. There is also a bar where you can sit & have coffee. There are about 6 tables, and a back room for more quieter meetings or discussions. Also the music Amy choses to play is great! I almost never put headphones in which is nice. A lot of oldies, hip-hop, and other upbeat tunes. 2. Menu - great selection of coffee & tea very reasonable priced! She often has treats from Pittsburgh Pie guys in shop. Coffee beans are from a place in Maryland called Ceremony. Good stuff! 3. The owner Amy is very pleasant. She is super friendly. It's also inspiring to see someone so young run a wonderful little shop. read more

Had a nice maple latte last weekend. Cute spot, with nice natural light and quality espresso options. Plus, they support Planned Parenthood! I'll definitely be back. read more

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

This was the best coffee I had in Pittsburgh - and we explored a lot of different cafes!

Constellation makes the best coffee in Pittsburgh, full stop. Coffee as complex as fine wine and people who genuinely care about what they do. read more

Hipster central, but what coffee shop isn't these days? Coffee is good, much better than what you'll get across the street. The main gripe is that they don't really wash any of the mugs. Everything gets dunked in a mystery liquid. As a result, the coffee takes on a really weird chemical taste. When it comes to the espresso, however, these guys know what they're doing...probably because it was originally done at some point in the early 70s. read more

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

We stopped in here right before undertaking an 8 hour drive back to Long Island after the Pittsburgh Half Marathon. This place was nearby and had decent reviews, and had single origin coffee for my boyfriend. I got the mocha iced while he got the coffee of the day on drip to save time (Peru). The prices seemed very high for Pittsburgh and the area in general, but we went with it. My iced mocha was delicious and very (almost too) strong, but my boyfriend's coffee was so hot it burned his mouth! He was shocked by the temperature; he always drinks it fresh and never has a problem. It was so hot, the cup remained hot to the touch over an hour into the trip! My boyfriend admitted that once it cooled down, the taste of the coffee was very good. However, I think we will be trying another place next year for our stop before leaving the Burgh. read more

I caught up with a friend and had coffee here last weekend after wanting to try it for some time. I was very impressed with the pretty atmosphere and wonderful service overall. I would come back here in a heartbeat for quality coffee and a nice spot to spend time in, although the lack of vegan food options would sadly prevent me from staying for a full afternoon. We had their pour over coffee on this visit, and I really enjoyed it. The aroma was mildly fruity and the aftertaste of the coffee itself was far from bitter. It was Peruvian coffee if I remember correctly. The barista warmed our mugs using hot water before pouring it out and adding the fresh coffee, which I thought was a nice touch! He also only charged us for one cup of coffee each rather than the price for a full pour over, since he just made us one double pour over to share. That alone is worth coming back to me. Thanks for treating us right on a very snowy Sunday morning, Constellation! read more

I was making my way cross-country and this was my first stop. I was recommeneded by a friend who lived in the area for a few months. What a sweet spot. Really simple and beautiful space with plenty of room to work or catch up with a friend. The coffee! I love any place that offers chemex or any other unique brew process. read more

Constellation Coffee is a beautiful coffee shop. It's clean, modern and comfortable. You know what you are getting when you order your beverage, and there's no complicated menus to deal with. Each drink is made with expert care and knowledge about coffee and steaming milk. The more often I go to local cafes in Pittsburgh, the more I find that Starbucks is horrible by comparison. I am so spoiled by places like Constellation! Aside from the wonderful minimalist drinks and environment, it IS a great place to hang out with friends, read, study, or do light work. It's also easily accessible. My only complaint is that they aren't open late enough, but it's a local coffee shop, so I don't necessarily *expect* that. It would just be awesome. I will forever be a fan, and if you are too, you can pick up branded items here to represent your love of Pittsburgh cafes. read more

Had to have my morning coffee fix. So I ended up here. The barista poured me s beauty and I sat at the community table and struck up some casual convo with the locals. read more

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

I will start off to say that I haven't been here enough to honestly judge their coffees, so I will have to update my review after a few more visits. Based off atmosphere alone - I love it. The design is very minimalist, lots of woods, and just simple. It feels fresh and clean. The barista was very friendly when I order and when she brought my coffee. I came on a weekday afternoon and it was surprisingly a lot more busy that I would have imagined. I was able to snag a seat in the back room at a large, shared table. It was really quiet and peaceful - great place to just have a nice cup of coffee, relax, study, or just do what you do. Utilize the free Wi-Fi. I will say that I should have read these reviews before coming, else I would have gotten myself a nice maple syrup latte - add that to the 'to-do' list! read more

Clean, minimal, and sophisticated. This place is the kind of coffee shop that you see on Instagram, and the coffee is ridiculously awesome to boot. Great place to get a lot of work done, not such a great place to hang out with friends (people might shoot you death glares). I definitely plan on coming back - also, the Lawrenceville location is absolutely great for wandering around afterwards and exploring. I had trouble getting onto the Wi-Fi, which was pretty annoying and I ended up paying for xfinity. read more

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

I've been to a lot of specialty coffee shops over the years. Ultimo In philly was right down the block from me and that is incredible coffee. I have to say, I think this joint has Ultimo beat. Everything was awesome including the exceptional service from a fellow, who I believe, was the owner. I can't praise this place enough. read more

The atmosphere in here is amazing! There is usually an open table to work at or chat with friends. I love their special flavored latte but also wish that they had more flavors to choose from! The owner is very friendly. Not only that but I love that it is right on the bus route! So awesome! read more

It definitely is as quiet as people say, but there were enough people coming in and out that my group was able to have a conversation without seeming to interrupt the people who were there working. I had a chai latte made with almond milk, and it was so so so good I almost went and got another after I finished the first one. Another nice thing is the big windows at the front of the store, letting a lot of natural light in. They also have vegan cookies from Eden, always a plus. read more

Constellation Coffee - Almond milk chai latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

I've returned many times since my first review. This is my favorite spot in the city to study or work remotely, the staff is always very nice, and their mocha lattes are delicious (my drink of choice in the winter). If you arrive early enough, you will be able to find a table in the back (they have about 4). There are also tables in the front of the shop as well. It's very minimalistic decor in here, which I find to be calming and less distracting, which helps in getting work done. Their coffee is delicious, and they offer some sweet treats as well, such as granola and pastries. Besides the adorable work space in the back of the shop, my favorite aspect of this coffee shop is their "Pay it forward" system, where you can purchase drinks for folks and leave a post-it note with a note (who should take the free drink and what you purchased for them). Most of these notes are for parents of children who are in Children's Hospital (right up the street), but many of them are reserved for folks having a bad day in general, stressed out college students, etc. I love reading the notes and seeing the pure good in people come out in this simple gesture. read more

This is the best brewed coffee in Pittsburgh, and I appreciate how peaceful this little shop always is.

Very cute and quaint coffee shop off of Penn Avenue. It's a medium sized, artsy space adorned with 4 or 5 two seater tables and 1 4 seater table in front of the counter and a meeting room for 6-8 people in the back do have quieter, private conversation. The backroom is adorned in art which is lovely, ask the barista who the artist is. The the regular house coffee, good quality and natural sweeteners. Prices are equivalent to similar sized coffee houses. Wi-fi available with password from Barista. Thumbs up. read more

We have been exploring different hipster coffee shops and constellation is one of the few that does a pourover (Chemex). The pourover was excellent with the Guatemalan roast and the barista was so kind as to bring us a sample mini cup of a different coffee. The scone was delicious and my chai was delicious. The space was sparse clean with not too much foot traffic. Enjoyed and will come back. read more

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Constellation Coffee is a pleasant little spot right on Penn. The design of the shop is very simple, with tons of light pouring in through the front windows. It has a very relaxed atmosphere; a great place to relax and read a book without a ton of bustle and distraction. The menu is pretty simple; you'll find all of the classics. I have had both hot and iced lattes from here, and the drinks have been consistently good. The baristas definitely know what they are doing and have always been really friendly. They have some food items for sale (though I have not yet tried any) as well as some shirts and other apparel with their branding. Definitely a good spot to check out for a caffeine boost! read more

Very nice coffeeshop, though at least on my visit, it wasn't as quiet as others had indicated. Perhaps it was a peculiar day, but it was fairly loud when I was there (being that I came to work, I wouldn't have minded some quiet). The conventional wisdom on this place otherwise holds: the service was friendly and professional, the quality of the products was good, and it was a good place to study despite being louder than expected. One sidepoint: it's easy to miss this place on your first visit; I walked right past it the first time I went there. read more

Love this spot. Great coffee, awesome people, independently strong. I had a great conversation with the owner of the café. The location is really awesome and close (walking distance) to other independent shops. The lighting is really great in the café and plenty of seating. The coffee was fresh and juicy. We were greeted by many smiling faces and friendly hellos. Will be back soon! read more

Constellation Coffee - Best pour over and Chemex spot in Pittsburgh. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania