First visit to La Prima in Pittsburgh! This was the Smallman Street location near the…read moreStrip/Downtown Pittsburgh. I got a Nitro Cold brew with vanilla flavoring and almond milk and it was good. They don't have prices on the menu but mine was 6.47 for a 20oz (5.10 for coffee, .95 for flavor shot, and then .42 for Allegheny county tax). Quick service and staff were friendly. They weren't super busy when I went around 8:15 on a Tuesday, started to get busier closer to 8:30 though and by 8:40 the line was back to the door but they still served pretty quickly. They also have grab and go drinks, some iced coffees, breakfast/lunch sandwiches, yogurts, muffins, etc. Inside there's 3 4 person tables and then a wrap around seating/bar area with about 8-10 stools. Also outside seating with three 4-person tables and one 2-person table. Most everyone was taking to go though! But if you want a table for a meeting, suggest to get here before 8:30! Merch and ground coffee available too. Overall, modern coffee shop with options to work or meet for a meeting.

This coffee is good, the staff is great. The coffee shop is clean and relaxing. The price is…read morehigher, we got 2 drinks and spent 18+. It was definitely delicious and I would visit again, while on a trip but this definitely couldn't be my everyday coffee shop. We enjoyed grabbing coffee here, but the price surprised my husband and myself. I got an iced mocha and he got an ice dirty chai - both were great and made with care.

Awesome coffee shop tucked away near the river. I recommend stopping by and giving them a try!read more

Cool vintage mechanical vibe. Has a few outdoor tables and indoor. Indoor space could've been…read moreutilized better. There's a huge open area in the middle of the café with no chairs or tables. Not exactly the best place to work or study, not many outlets or table level chairs. Service was kind of friendly though and fast. Finding parking in the area might be trouble as the municipal court are right across the street and a lot of street parking is reserved for permit cars.

Coffee is americas past time. Well maybe not quite. But maybe it should. I love coffee and I love…read moretrying new flavors out. Along with new coffee shops. The staff here walked me through their menu. My drink was delicious. And I'll be sure to. One back again. The decor was cool and this place was very clean. I was glad I stopped in.

I feel very mixed about this coffee shop. We set out to find a coffee shop where we could sit down…read moreand enjoy a coffee. After walking around the neighborhood, this one had seating, so we went inside. First, I'll say the coffee we tried was pretty good - a cappuccino and a brown sugar cinnamon latte. The barista asked "for here or to go" and the drinks still came in a paper cup anyway despite us saying "for here". I really enjoy having a coffee in an actual glass/mug when I say "for here". The ambiance was a bit confusing... not really sure what they were going for in the space, things were a bit choppy and thrown together. Kinda felt like you were in someone's garage with cluttered items on rickety shelves behind the counter. Our barista was very nice, but an awkward moment occurred when they were ringing us up - barista asked for a tip but then told us not to put the tip on the credit card because the owner steals from them. We felt this was a little uncomfortable and gave some unwelcoming energy. We also tried a Nutella croissant, which was very good! I think this shop has a lot of potential with some changes to service and decor.

MY FAVORITE!! La…read morePrima has my heart, especially the Strip District location This is the very first La Prima Espresso shop, located at 21st & Penn. It's also a veteran-owned small business, which makes supporting it even better. With the warmer weather coming, I love seeing people outside playing cards, sipping lattes, and bringing their dogs along. You can grab fresh beans to make at home, enjoy local pastries in the morning (until they sell out), and the baristas are incredibly talented. Such a special spot full of history, community, and really great coffee.

Best iced vanilla latte in the city. Vanilla lattes are the great equalizer for me and I haven't…read morefound a better one in Pittsburgh than la prima. Strong, just the right amount of sweet and creamy.

LOVED our dinner at this place…read more We came here for dinner while visiting Pittsburgh. The first thing that struck me was the interior decor. Very industrial and moody with an open kitchen/preparation area that adds some intrigue. I do like to see the happenings of what's going on as someone with zero attention span. Service was excellent. George was fantastic. He kept a close eye on us without being overbearing. He anticipated what we might need so we didn't spend one second waiting to order anything. The menu is not endless or overwhelming which, presumably, allows them to focus on the items that are listed. I have decision panic so it was kinda nice to have less things to choose from. They asked if there were any allergies or dietary restrictions so I mentioned my vegetarianism. George went through the menu and pointed out the vegetarian options including what seems like it is vegetarian but isn't. They had TWO vegetarian entree options and fortunately the non-mushroom one was something I probably would have ordered anyway: pesto with walnuts, arugula, and a very generous amount of grated cheese. To start, I ordered the Brussels sprouts whichc I was warned had fish sauce. This was fine but nothing that blew me away. GF, on the other hand, loved this. GF ordered the wedge which was brought to our attention as vegetarian with the bacon on the side, which was her request. We ended up sharing both, a large part of that was because hers came out first and I couldn't wait but I'm so glad because the wege was FANTASTIC. The dressing? holy fuck pure ecastasy. The wedge was more like a filet shape which was much easier to eat. Who decided on the wedge shape anyway? The lettuce was so fresh and crisp and went wonderfully with that orgasmic dressing and breadcrumbs. Back to my pasta. Also delectable. Noodles were al dente. The sauce was creamy and packed that pesto umami flavor. The walnuts were a really nice contrast in texture. Everything about it absolutely fucking slapped. GF ordered the mushroom entree which came served on a bed of barley which, don't mind if I do, had a few forkfuls to "sample" for "my review". Again, so fucking good. Because it was my birthday, George provided a dessert (yuzu maybe?) that was served inside a meringue-esque igloo, creamy perfect balance of sweet and tart custard with some berry business underneath. Wonderful. I almost forgot their spectacular cocktails! Holy shit, literally they have a CORN CHIP cocktail that I could not pass up. It comes with two massive cornchips on top of a flavored foam. When you bring the glass up to sip, the cornchips are right in front of your nose and their aroma sets the stage for the drink which was STRONG. It wasn't as corn chip forward as I expected but I understand that flavor is probaly hard to create. For my second drink, I ordered the blue one which was refreshing, light, and really good. GF ordered a spritz which was gorgeous "it was good". For second round, I picked out some uranium thing that was very cucumbery, GF says, "it was good". I just read it outloud to her. "it's true!" Fantastic meal at a great place.

Decor was impeccable, service was top notch, and the food was solid. Wasn't the biggest fan of the…read moreseasoning of the half chicken, but the cook on the chicken was perfect. Really liked this spot. The staff was great, the location was central, and its very upper crust. Great place for date night, drinks, and fellowship. I definitely will need to try another dish on my next visit.

Great spot to sit and get some work done on your laptop or to just grab and go and walk around the…read moreStrip! We stopped by on a Saturday and got a cold brew and one of their sparkling kiwi refreshers then just enjoyed walking around the strip. Great service every time and lots of indoor seating and a little bit of outside seating too. I love when they open the window up and you can enjoy the beautiful weather inside.

De Fer was so cute inside!! They were quite busy when I went but the staff were very friendly and…read morehappy to give drink suggestions. For how busy they were I thought the service was quick. I didn't get the chance to try any of their food but it looked great! I got a peach crumble iced matcha. It was good but I wished for a bit more flavor in the cold foam. Unfortunately it was not mixed great so a lot of flavor was at the bottom. It looked like they have homemade syrups so I'll definitely be back to try more!

This is a nice-enough coffee shop in the Omni William Penn Hotel. The dining area is reasonably…read morespacious, comfortable and relaxing. But if I am to be brutally honest, the shop overall is really not particularly special. This is why the 3-star rating. There's nothing wrong with it. It just does not stand out. The coffee was fine, maybe even a bit above average. The food selection was quick-bite in nature and rather work-a-day. I also thought it was a bit expensive as my large brewed coffee was over $6 and there was a tip solicited on top. The service was fine, but there's not much opportunity to go above and beyond when drawing coffee from an urn. They do get a thumbs-up for serving Peets coffee, but otherwise this was essentially a standard spot. It probably works better, and is designed for, those staying at the William Penn rather than those coming in off the street.

Unfortunately I cannot tell you how their coffee is, as I finally went to have some when I checked…read moreout at 3pm and they closed at 2pm! But I can tell you I popped in twice and staff was super nice! They do have food and drink... some grab and go, some to be made. There is seating. There are souvenirs to buy.

This is a decently popular, somewhat upscale cake and sweet shop. I decided to give it a try and…read morejust taste one of their classic frosted brownie. It was alright. Honestly nothing too special, and quite a bit more expensive than at other places in the city and in the area. The frosting was pretty good, pretty rich, but the brownie itself was fairly dry. Nothing really special about it. Portion was pretty good though. I may come back to try a few other items, but I just didn't find this place all that special.

I recently checked out The Butterwood Bake Consortium to grab some baked goods for my birthday…read more This space is sooo cute. The service was also great. We tried a slice of chocolate cake, a brownie, and a blonde. We took our pastries to go but next time, I'd love to sit in and enjoy the outdoor patio in the back. I also appreciate that they are open until 11 PM. I'll definitely stop back in to try more options in the future!