Perfectly done espresso & milk drinks, really, perfect. Worth making a special trip if you're not local but crave the real thing. Talented & friendly baristas who definitely know their craft, and very 'covid-friendly' with the staff having masks, plenty of space & a fantastic outdoor seating area. 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

I love this coffee shop. The coffee is extremely good, with lots of information about each variety of bean, and the owner is friendly, laid back, and knowledgable. I signed up for a Yelp account just to share how much I love Constellation! read more

Love this place. No fuss, no frills, and very convenient for work meetings, coffee dates with friends, and solo studying/working. I usually stick with their cold brew in the warmer months, but this time of year, I treat myself to a lovely cappuccino. The large front window allows for some sunshine (and people watching if you're like me and distract easily) if you're lucky enough to snag one of the front tables. read more

Holy Hipster, Batman. I consider myself a self-aware semi-hipster and I was super intimidated by the sheer hipsterness of their clientele. That said, you can usually tell a good third-wave coffee place by both the quantity and quality of the hipsters present and this place delivered. The shot I got was bitter and acidic on small sips, but with bigger sips the flavors blended perfectly and the coffee was very clean tasting and refreshing. The bitterness and acidity didn't linger on the palate at all. Prices were good too! read more

Beautiful atmosphere that makes you want to read or talk or think. Even better coffee. There's a back room with a big table, a few two-seater tables in the front, and a bar if you're the kind of person who likes to know everything that is happening in the neighborhood. They won't disappoint. If you don't have at least one arm tattooed, though, they'll know you're not from the neighborhood. read more

As a former coffeehouse owner my expectations are probably higher than most. That said here are my positives and negatives for my visit this morning: Positives: Very clean, quaint little space with plenty of seating. Chic and very pleasant atmosphere. My latte tasted good and though I didn't indulge, I hear their pastries are yummy. The 2 guys working were pleasant (see below for the exception) and they kindly brought my coffee to me. The positives end there though. Negatives: Their menu is ridiculously limited. 4 espresso drinks, brewed coffee, and chai tea lattes are it from my memory this evening. There was no condiment bar available and I saw only 4 varieties of pastries. I asked for an iced coffee w/a flavored syrup. The conversation went like this... "We don't have that" "Do you have syrups for espresso drinks?" "Yes." "Syrups can and do go well with regular iced coffee." "Yes but we don't do that here." "That's strange but okay, may I have an iced hazelnut latte?" Sadly I of course assumed they have the typical coffeehouse flavors of mocha, vanilla, hazelnut, and caramel. Nope! "We have chocolate and vanilla." So I ordered an iced vanilla latte and was later dismayed... It came 3/4 full in a 12oz glass with no vanilla. Did the only 2 guys working together really manage to miscommunicate from 8' apart? I paid $4 for a partial cup of a plain iced latte in the end. Seriously, McDonald's has coffee down better than these guys. I won't be back. read more

Love the vibe in here! Super quite and the decor is very minimalist. The coffee was good. The thing I liked most was that everyone was focused on their work and there wasn't too much chatting. Reasonable prices. read more

I've gotten lattes here before in-person and they were great. However, I just tried ordering from them through Postmates (because pandemic), and my driver had to cancel the transaction since the guy at the front was being an absolute arse. I don't know who put your business on the app and neither does the poor driver; if you don't want to fulfill the order, that's fine, but maybe be a nice person to the guy who's just doing his job...? read more

First time here. Good vibes. Excellent espresso (Ceremony beans are among my favorite up and coming roasters). I haven't finished my espresso yet and am already looking forward to returning. read more

My absolute favorite coffee shop in Pittsburgh. The drawback is it close pretty early while I just start my work around 2 or 3, that's why I choose to go to its nearby competitor sometimes. Its pour over has always been a top notch. read more

I am notoriously known among my friends as a coffee addict. In my spare time, I like exploring new coffee places in Pittsburgh and I found another place I love. I happen upon this place on my way to work. The coffee shop is very open with wide glass windows and very clean. They offer free Wi-Fi and have several tables for their patrons. I have no complains about their coffee and always feel bad when they spend time on the latte art for my to-go cup since I was going to destroy in seconds after. Constellation Coffee will continue to be one of my go-to places for coffee before work. read more

Constellation is some of the best cafe's in pittsburgh run by some of the kindest most skilled baristas. my daily dose of crack & chat

In my opinion this is one of the best coffee shops in Pittsburgh. I usually get a cappuccino and its consistently excellent. The coffee is also very good. It's quiet and less crowded than other coffee shops in the area, and the staff is always friendly and helpful. I would recommend this coffee shop to anyone in the Lawrenceville area! read more

Eek. The downside of loving a place, and then posting about Said Love on the internet, is that you risk contributing to changing what you value about it. But it can't be helped-- Constellation is freakin' wonderful. It has a light, minimal, and restful atmosphere. It is never so crowded that I feel hostile towards humanity. Espresso a Mano may serve the best espresso in town, but Constellation has the best drip coffee. Seriously. Try it. read more

Constellation is my favorite coffee shop in Pittsburgh. A fine combination of quality, ambiance, and unpretentiousness. The last feature is truly rare in a good coffee shop, and I appreciate that. I found this place oddly difficult to find (it's near the closed Grateful Deli) but I'm glad I persisted. Highly recommended. read more

Lovely shop, kind of new to the coffee scene here (2013), and one of my main haunts. While Espresso a Mano down the street is bustling, Constellation does equally good coffee (which is no small feat) in a quieter, calmer space. Good selection of beans from Ceremony Roasters on Chemex. Super friendly too. read more

Another great start-up coffee shop! Not that they make coffee like they're beginners- the coffee is perfect and the barista performed nicely. The interior borders on a bit boring, but maybe its just because its so clean and original. So, friendly barista and great coffee, what's not to like? read more

Without question, some of the best espresso in the city (if not the absolute best). Not to mention dirt cheap, and with incredibly friendly service. How this place only has 4.5 stars is beyond me. read more

Quaint, clean, modern, friendly staff, great coffee and not overly crowded (looking at you, coffee shops with 5,000 tables crammed in)! Definitely will be back. read more

SO delicious. Really good coffee, so rich and many options to choose from. Love the minimalist design inside and everyone is really friendly! read more

Constellation is simplicity and quality at its best! The quality of the product and the environment is what I take away as being the point of focus here. It's a really comfortable spot to sit and have a coffee in or to get work done and not be distracted by other things going on. It's also great for a quick cup on a busy morning for under $2. read more

This is my favorite coffee shop in the city! It's warm, welcoming, and delicious. It's my go-to spot to grab a coffee or delicious latte and get some work done-- perfect amount of tables, plugs, and friendly faces! If you're looking for a great spot to get some work done or to grab coffee with friends, this is your place! read more

Good coffee, but what sets this place apart from others is the owner is super nice and the place is bright and airy. I came in to get my coffee to go, but I could totally see myself coming back here to work. There are about 6 tables and it's reasonably quiet. There's even an extra room in the back with a few more tables where you could have small group discussions without bothering the rest of the shop. Didn't have a chance to test out the Wi-Fi, but it is available. Hope to stop in again soon! read more

I really don't understand the few negative reviews Constellation has gotten - and I hate to try and set the record straight and see it become uninhabitably busy like some of the unbearable (and not just because of business) Butler St. cafés. I feel addicted to Constellation's coffee in particular more than just to coffee in general, sure it's $3 for a large (with tax) but it is so drinkable - I feel like soon I'm going to start doubling up. The space is open. You can breathe - you get a wonderful mix of clientel - all kinds of hipster, not just rich-hipsters, and even some hospital workers, and accidentally hip Pitt grad-students. The pastries are excellent and priced rightly. And people are social but not in a way that keeps anyone from getting work done. read more

The coffee is terrible, I was really hoping this place would be a little gem. Not the case. I love supporting local coffee shops, but my latte was poorly made and tasted like warm milk more than espresso. My girlfriend ordered a cold brew coffee, her experience was the same. read more

Best coffee in the city. A 4 shot latte is almost a dollar under what Starbucks charges, and it doesn't taste like starbucks crapola! Great vibe, fast and friendly service. read more

I was here on separate occasion. Things have changed. I love small local business. I love supporting them. For Constellation, I will give them 4 for customer service, 4 for the wonderful muffin (oatmeal raisin) I had. But definitely a 1 for coffee, in this case I had a latte. First time I've had a muffin with out the paper wrapper. It was rather tasty and not too sweet. I think this place lacks a selection of sweets. Coffee selection is also skimpy. The flavor of the latte was very watery, tasted like milk boiled, a dab of coffee. I can get better taste with instant Folgers. Paid $4. for this cup and was really disappointing. It's spacious and clean. But has a funny smell when entering the door, almost like, old men. I didn't want to give them a 2, however, for a large sign that says coffee on the window and the price of $4.00 , you would think the coffee would be memorable. read more

Constellation Coffee shines brightly among the growing number of places where one can get a stellar soy cappuccino. Nice light space populated with sizable tables; great for spreading out your sky map, or collaborating on the launch of your next big enterprise. The only thing I found to be lacking was variety of pastries or snacks (only one was available). I believe it is written in the stars that I shall return to Constellation again (and that I will continue to make hackneyed jokes for the rest of my uncelestial existence). read more

One of my favorite coffee shops to go to. It's a really lovely space (minimalist, open, warm), the baristas are super nice, and perhaps most of all, you get a really spectacular cup of coffee. The pastries are also delicious. Good for catching up with a friend or for doing work! I only wish it was easier to find a seat on Saturday afternoons! read more

Great, clean, quiet little coffee shop near UPMC's Children hospital. Parking isn't bad either. Both their coffee and lattes were perfect. They're made fresh and so it has a great flavor and a silky smooth texture. Staff is friendly as well! read more

Really good pour over. Ham & cheese pastry was decent. Sitting area is minimalistic, lacking a ton of decoration but clean and comfortable. The staff was friendly and offered any coffee knowledge help we needed. read more

Great coffee-good atmosphere if you're looking for a quiet place to get some work done

Great espresso and terrific milk drinks. Staff is super friendly and laid back. Wish it was closer to home.

Top notch coffee. We decided to try this place out and so glad we did. It's minimalistic so there's not much decor or fancy chalk boards which means all the work and detail goes into the coffee. It's a little hole in the wall of a place on a main Street. If you want fancy sugary drinks, you won't find them here however if you want great espresso or lattes, this is it. The latte was awesome and I loved that it was a 12oz rather than a teeny tiny $4 cup I got at the commonplace last time we went for coffee. My husband had the chai and it was delicious and spicy! We will def be back. read more

One of my favorite spots in Pittsburgh. Aside from the amazing coffee and pastries from three fifty bakery, the atmosphere is calm and welcoming. Even when it's busy, it doesn't feel over-crowded, which is my biggest complaint about coffee shops in Pittsburgh. (They actually have space between tables, what!?) It's my go to spot when I'm meeting someone to catch up. read more

As an infrequent visitor of the Pittsburgh area, I only just made it over to Main&Penn last week. My go-to beverage is an Almond milk Cortado, and this was probably the best I've ever had. Espresso was expertly chosen and pulled. Served in the traditional gibralter, it exceeded my high expectations. Only one barista, a super sweet young lady with dark hair and excellent service. She handled about 5 customers simultaneously and still managed a beautiful Rosetta in my non-dairy drink. The atmosphere was quiet and calm, very trendy digs. Definitely a great reading or working environment, big tables in the back and light seating options in the front. Lots of natural light. It's a quiet little coffee shop dedicated to the craft. They also have Ceremony coffee, their Annapolis based roaster, available for sale. Minimalist certainly, they do what they do incredibly well. If you're in Lawrenceville and you have a taste for coffee, you absolutely must stop in. read more

This place is not family-friendly. I used to love coming here before having kids and did so on the regular. After having my baby, I still came here to work for about 1-2 hours while the baby is sleeping. If the baby starts to cry, I console the baby and leave. One of the women baristas told that she had received a complaint that I was being too loud with my shushing (I know the customer who did this - he was on a CONFERENCE CALL and talking loudly). That's fine, customers can be turds, but the fact she sought me out days later to tell me about the complaint and that shushing the baby is disruptive to their environment tells me they're not family-friendly. This is not a library. I sit in the front of the cafe where people have normal conversations and I take great care in not letting the baby be disruptive. I think a baby can whimper a little without inciting comments from the barista. I can no longer bear it to go inside and give them my money, especially when there are neighboring cafes that welcome kids. Do better. read more

Very quaint coffee shop that has more than just coffee! I'm a tea person and had more options than just loose leaf. The baristas are super nice too. Even after close they continued to ask if we needed anything else! Very sweet :) read more

Came in here a couple of days ago hoping for some great coffee and to get some work done, and I am happy to report that I got both! I had walked up Main from Butler so was kind of a sweaty wreck after what felt like 10000000% humidity but didn't get any judgemental looks which was much appreciated. I got the cold brew which seemed extra delicious, but they did give me a plastic cup, and when I looked around everyone else had glass. A subtle hint to leave? Or maybe I just wasn't a regular. It was great coffee, a nice place to do some academic reading, and right on the bus line so I am sure I will be back! Hopefully they will get to know me and I will merit reusable mugs :D read more