everything was gorgeous and the vibes were so comforting also the food and coffee were to die for. I highly highly highly suggest the place and the staff were so kind. read more

I stopped by here a couple of Sundays ago with my family for our morning coffee. Every weekend we try to hit up a new local coffee shop and on this morning it happened to be Grim Wizard. This coffee shop is located in the Allentown neighborhood of Pittsburgh and my wife and I had visited it before in its previous incarnation. In any case, this shop definitely caters to an interesting crowd and that is reflected in the somewhat dim lighting inside. Besides the usual coffee bar and a merchandise area, what sets this place apart is that it has four pinball machines. For my coffee I went with the Vlad the Impaler while my wife went with the Bloody Kisses. The menu described mine as espresso with toasted marshmallow syrup, honey, hickory smoke, cinnamon and clove, topped with marshmallows and a hot honey drizzle. My wife's was described as espresso with dark chocolate sauce, French raspberry and cookie butter syrups, milk, and topped with whipped cream and raspberry drizzle. My coffee ended up being quite good. The flavor combination was one of the more complex ones I have had, and the hot honey added a bit of heat on the finish. That said, the coffee itself was not lost and still came through with a nice rich flavor. My wife also enjoyed her Bloody Kisses, especially the combination of dark chocolate and raspberry. The bottom line for me is that I would head back here again in the future. Grim Wizard definitely has a unique vibe, but I liked the pinball machines and the coffee was good as well. read more

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Came in here on Easter Sunday and to my delight they were open. The black coffee I got was phenomenal and the vibes were super fun. Counter service was friendly and I loved their attentions to detail. I could make this my local spot if I lived nearby. Great stuff. read more

Grim Wizard - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

We hadn't been back since the rebrand so we came in hoping it had kept its metal vibes and delicious menu and thankfully it's the same as before! Just with new pinball machines, merch, and art. I got the ritual rites (asked for it hot rather than iced) because no one handles marshmallow syrup the way they do (always so good). read more

Grim Wizard - Ritual rites (hot) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

$10 for a medium mocha is robbery. Was it good? Sure. But $2+ to add a third shot? I'm more mad at myself for not just saying no thank you and going elsewhere. I feel like im the target demo for this place. Ok, well maybe I lean more elder emo and not enough goth, but close enough... we're both dead inside... but not dead enough to pay those prices again. I alwaysssss support local coffee shops over the green mermaid but even they wouldn't charge this much if you wanna pay for the hardcore vibe, at least grab some dos reyos takeout from the cooler to make your trip worth it! read more

Grim Wizard - One expensive mocha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

This is the first time I've been to this coffee shop in its current iteration. There are tables appropriate for working, as at other coffee shops, and also couches in the front window for lounging. Don't forget the pinball machines! The heavy metal music overhead was usually loud enough to drown out other sounds, if you want to have a semi-private conversation. It isn't my usual cup of tea, but the Chai latte the barista recommended was delicious. I wouldn't drive across town to come again, but now I know where to send friends or visitors who have this vibe. Thanks for warming us up on a cold, wet day! read more

Grim Wizard - Pineapple thyme muffin and Chai latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

What a fun concept! This coffee shop fits in perfectly with the oddities shops in the area. The music and the decor are so metal and the interior design and moody lighting go right along with the theme. The staff were friendly and quick to make our iced coffees. All 3 of us thoroughly enjoyed our drinks. I had the Iron Maiden and it wasn't too sweet and had just the right amount of rose flavoring to not taste like I was drinking perfume, but be floral and enjoying. I can't wait to come back to try many more of the drinks. read more

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My husband loved it here. If you love metal and pinball and fun coffee concoctions, look no further but don't forget to bring cash or quarters. I wish they served more food type options but they were pretty busy so they should probably just keep doing what they're doing. read more

Grim Wizard - It says "Treat all fairly or they will seek revenge." - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Completely blew my expectations out of the water. I've been wanting to try Grim Wizard coffee for a while and I'm so glad I finally did as I'll definitely be returning. My coffee is so creamy and flavorful without being overly sweet that it makes for the perfect latte. The baristas were conversational and two of the nicest and most accommodating people I've met. The energy in here is just transformative to a different world and I cannot wait to go back. read more

Grim Wizard - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Wonderful baristas! Top notch service. Great snacks! Pinball! Rock n roll! Spend a morning or pop in for a quick coffee.

Haven't had a chance to make it over here as much as I'd like, but when I do, it's always a treat. Similar to its previous business, Grin Wizard has added pinball machines, which is a nice touch. Blasting metal, slinging coffee, and hosting brunches this place is a must. Had gotten the Vlad the Impaler on my last visit, and it was great. The regular selection and monthly specials also offer a ton of variety. read more

Love everything about Grim Wizard! The atmosphere is great. They don't hurry you through your order, they answer your questions, give you time with the menu, and also a lot of time to enjoy the space and your beverage. Kat was at the register and Billy was the barista! WHAT A TEAM!! I love it here! My husband and I order different drinks and they were both amazing (sorry, I can't remember the name). Mine was toasted marshmallow, dark chocolate, cinnamon, cream all over ice. I switched up the cream to oat milk and left out the cinnamon. Didn't matter-I fell in love with the drink. I plan to go back A LOT! They even have merch! Enjoy! You're Welcome! I hope you like it as much as I did. Maybe we'll meet there some day! read more

Grim Wizard - a row of pinball machines - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Best coffeeshop in the city! Love the dark vibes and friendly staff. Their seasonal menus are always on point with accessible but interesting espresso drinks - their Faunus in spring (sea-salted dark chocolate, coconut & cookie butter syrups) was absolutely killer, and I'm already looking forward to their fall menu! The pinball machines are a super fun addition but don't take away from the coffeeshop vibes- still definitely a great quiet place to work. I always pick up a bag of Doombringer beans to enjoy a bit of Grim Wizard at home, too, bringing a little death metal to my corporate WFH job. Highly recommend!! read more

This place was awesome. Accidentally stumbled upon it after driving to check out the Weeping Glass. There was a small bites take away cooler. Some rad pinball machines. Vegan milk options. One of the best dirty chais I've ever had. Their drink specials were delicious too. The human behind the counter was super nice. Definitely recommended. read more

Grim Wizard - Check out counter - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Delicious. The moonchild was everything I wanted in a coffee! Loved the aesthetic, the menu and more. read more

Grim Wizard - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Wow! Stumbled upon this place when on vacation, and I'm very glad I did. Amazing coffee, amazing service and what a cool set up! Ended up going 4 days in a row, drinking coffee and playing pinball. read more

Got the Blood Eagle and Hell Hound. Both good. But special shout out to the Hell Hound as being an excellent Mexican Mocha with some proper heat to it. Great atmosphere and decor if you're into the morbid and macabre. Barista was friendly. Prices a little steep but part of the theme (as the speciality drinks are $6.66). read more

Grim Wizard - Monster movie pinballs - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Great vibes and atmosphere. I recommend the iced Electric Wizard if you like matcha lattes.

Finally went to check out this new coffee shop up the hill from where I live. Unfortunately, it was not the greatest of experiences. I had quarters for the pinball machines, but wasted it on parking because the meter I was near would not for some reason take any credit cards that I had. It kept saying could not read card. Anyways, we made our way into the shop and ordered coffee. We made it clear that we wanted separate checks, but the lady charged my girlfriend for both mine and her coffee's for some reason. I used my ladies dollar to get change and then I put quarters in the first machine, but, the game would not commence. I didn't realize that it took 4 quarters to play a game and had only put two in the machine. Then I put two more quarters in the next machine and of course it didn't play. So then I am out four quarters with nothing to show for it. I guess the prices went up since last I was playing pinball. I told the one guy that the music was too loud and he said, "oh, I could turn it down a notch." It was turned down a bit and then I could hear some things that my lady was saying. I think the music volume kind of went back up. I like metal music, but I still think that it doesn't fit a coffee shop atmosphere. I used to be a DJ and there is one thing that I learned from playing music for a living. You have to fit the music to the location. In a coffee shop people are typically on their laptops doing work and how can you concentrate with loud metal music playing? Most other people there want to communicate and if the music is too loud, how can they talk? In that situation you are pushing potential customers out of the place. I don't think that it can work. It kind of sucks because I do like the concept. read more

Probably one of the best coffee shops in the city. I wish I lived closer because their espresso is soooo good. I love their specialty drinks too! read more