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    Cup ka Joe

    4.2 (80 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Quiet
    Good for working
    Outdoor seating

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    Ashley F.

    My go to neighborhood coffee shop. No frills. Fair prices. Off the beaten path. Dog friendly. Real locals place. Good people, making good drinks & breakfast sammies. Local vibes perfect for getting some work done or sitting outside chatting with friends.

    Latte, drip coffee, and breakfast sandwich

    Super cute place, good prices, and even better coffee & breakfast sandwiches. We will be back!

    Sydney S.

    it's cute! I wanted a chocolate protein shake but unfortunately they were out of the chocolate, got a vanilla instead. the vanilla was still pretty good I just would have preferred chocolate :(

    Berry muffin
    Mark L.

    Cute neighborhood coffee shop which was a gas station in its former life. Coffee was good. The berry muffin was a home/store baked (not Costco-y). Great location on the Pittsburgh's south side. It was a steady stream of customers, but still plenty of places to sit and enjoy a coffee. Inside and outside seating. Various chairs. For working, there are limited power outlets. Friendly service.

    Paradise tea
    Mark M.

    Great coffee and tea. Paradise tea was excellent. They let me smell the tea before ordering it! Was very helpful with deciding on if that was what I wanted to go with. The coffee with all the different flavors in there was surprisingly not syrupy and not hidden by the coffee flavor. Honestly a perfect blend. Wish there was one closer, but then again it might just be our reason to take a trip to the southside on a Saturday morning from now on. ;D They are very DOGGO FRIENDLY and offer PUP CUPS w/ BACON in it!! Admittedly, a mistake on my part for not snapping a pic of it. 22 outa 22 worth it for you... and your dogs.

    Nelli T.

    Staff was incredibly kind as soon as I had walked in to order a drink. I opted for a smoothie, and the berries and other fruits were fresh and delicious. They also have a patio area that's nice to enjoy you're coffee & drinks at when the weather is nice!

    Carmel Latte
    Brent C.

    Great Carmel latte! Highly recommend. Very friendly barista. Clean sitting area with plenty of room to work.

    Darren B.

    I'm so thankful for this local Cafe in the South side area. I had the mocha latte with banana bread. This spot is a great location for hanging out with friends or business associates. Not far off East Carson. The latte is very good! I hope to comeback and try their tea offerings and milkshakes!

    Iced coffee
    Katherine L.

    This place is an amazing value deal. I swear that their prices are the lowest for iced coffee in South Side. They have plant milk options as well as different sweetness. The coffee is consistently good - not knocking me out of the park, but gets the job done! Go on a warm day and they open up the garage doors to have fresh air flow throughout the entire building. A pretty decent amount of tables available compared to the other spots. Also, they have on-site parking which is a rarity.

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    Allyson H.

    Love this coffee shop! Highly recommend the black and gold! Friendly staff and great atmosphere. Can't wait to come back

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    i love this place, my friend & i go almost everyday. great menu selection & awesome value for the price

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    not great compared to what you can get elsewhere. overpriced, tired decor, limited options

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    Aruba Island Bowls Cafe's menu lists many flavors of fruit bowls, smoothies, breakfast sandwiches,…read morewaffles, tosti's, empanadas, coffees, teas, and more. For brunch, I bought the Aruba Ariba Bowl, Monkey Madness Tosti, and Aruba Sunset Smoothie. My husband had no interest in ordering anything. The total price was $33 plus tax and tip. Several minutes later, my foods were ready. I ate my meal inside the restaurant, which had plenty of tables and seating, including a swing. The foods tasted fresh and sweet. We did notice flies flying around. Later, the business downloaded my photos of my foods from my Instagram and posted them on their Instagram, Facebook, and business website without asking me for permission, crediting me by name, and compensating.

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