I was looking for an activity to do on Friday, observed Veteran's Day. School was closed, and the…read moreveteran in our home was off of work. I randomly thought of Brushes & Beans. We called around noon, and they made us a 2:30pm reservation. We arrived a bit early so my husband and I could order coffees, and we bought a baked good for my children (ages 4 and 6). I think some might be caught off guard by the macchiato at this cafe, but they are true to Italian size and style (says the prior northern Italy resident). My husband ordered a double and had them add the bourbon caramel flavoring to it (not true to Italian style - ha!). He said he really liked it, and I enjoyed teasing him with a little "pinkies up!" call out when taking his photo. I ordered a decaf Americano (boring, I know) and also enjoyed it. Our children split a chocolate chip scone. There were a variety of muffins to choose from, croissants, and gluten-free items as well. Soon, it was time for our painting reservation. I have to say, everyone we interacted with was patient, helpful, and kind. They each seem to enjoy their job. They came around the tables often to ask if we need anything, and would bring additional paint or offer help and advice when needed. There is a nice variety of ceramics to choose from for painting as well. All in all, we very much enjoyed our visit and would certainly go back again! I was thinking it could be a fun outing for a Girl Scout troop or any kind of club or organization. You could go and paint ornaments, which are affordable and easy to do. I may have to pass that idea past our Girl Scout troop's leader. :)

I love Brushes and Beans! Usually paint your own pottery places are BYO for food and drinks, but…read morethey are half coffee shop, half pottery pain. They have a huge selection of items to paint and prices and pieces range from around $8 to up to $80. You pick your piece and paint colors and then go to work. To get the true color you need three coats, so it can tale awhile. But it is a really fun experience and the staff is really helpful. They fire your piece and you come back to pick it up in a week or two. Great for something to do with the kids, a date, time with friends or even a fun solo activity.

went there for breakfast prompt service good food great place for breakfast and never…read morehad to ask for coffee refill

I got the sausage croissant sandwich, and let me tell you... it was a masterpiece. Double meat,…read morebuttery croissant, perfectly cooked sausage--just pure breakfast perfection. Every bite was warm, savory, and satisfying, like a hug for my taste buds. The staff was friendly, the energy in the diner was lively, and the whole experience just felt like classic diner magic. If you're in Murrysville and need a quick, delicious breakfast that actually fills you up, Dick's Diner is the spot. Can't wait to come back!

We were looking for a nice local spot to have some breakfast before a long drive home to Michigan…read more The place was lovely, great food, good service, clean, and great local ambiance. Real good chai tea too!

I really love this place. I consider it Jeannette's "super bougie coffee place." The menu is…read moredelightful and the coffee menu feels never ending. Ample seating and parking available. Every coffee I've had from here hits the spot. The mood of Sweet Buzz is anything from remote working spot to ladies brunch. Definitely a must visit place in a smaller town outside of Pittsburgh.

I give them 5 stars for their reuben sandwich. I went at lunchtime to get a good sandwich and was…read morenot disappointed. Sat at the bar and waited as my reuben was prepared exactly as I had requested it. Went up and ate it in the sunshine at Homestead cemetery. Very tasty and as I said it couldn't have been fresher.

This week, attended a cooking demo/olive oil pairing class at The Olive Merchant. What a treat!…read moreElaine, the gracious owner helped us to find just the right oils and vinegars to complement the delicious courses prepared by Chef Patty. Several small plates later, we were thoroughly satisfied. Who knew that ice cream would taste so good with lime vinegar and coconut balsamic? BYOB too! Great class, great time!

I received a gift pack from here at Christmas and I absolutely fell in…read more love their balsamics!

Pretty nice Dunkin! They make their donuts very well and they also make their drinks well too! The…read morecountertop seats there are also the best place to sit just an FYI

Reviewing purely because every time I stop here they are overly helpful and overly friendly - which…read moremakes for a pleasant experience. It's Dunkin' so you know what you're getting in terms of donuts, breakfast sandwiches, or coffee - but this one is truly "service with a smile" every time I go. While the parking lot is tight and crowded at times, they bring their A-game with service. Worth a stop if Dunkin' is your jam.

Great location. Food and drinks are good and constant. Staff is friendly. The coffee aroma inside…read moreis captivating. Clean store with adequate seating. Somewhat pricy but with Starbucks that's expected. The one downfall is parking. The lot is crazy. Hard to find parking spots and the setup is just bad, can be confusing and somewhat frustrating . Too many stores and not enough parking. I suggest using the drive thru window.

amazing staff . everything is always done with care . everyone knows me by name and even my order…read more Love this location.

This place has a LOT of ice cream flavors. They are in big "hard scoop" tubs along the counter with…read morea viewing window, and samples are available. The ice cream we chose was incredible and delicious. The staff was very friendly, and made us feel welcome. The dining area, counter, etc. were all very clean and fresh, too. There was a nice selection of non-ice cream desserts and chocolate available, too. We bought a Dubai chocolate bar to eat later, and it was very good!

I would love to try this place but so far, out of the 5 times over the last 5 months that I have…read morestopped, the place has not been open. Even though I am stopping during operating hours which are supposed to be daily 10 am-9 pm.

I stopped by here a couple of Sundays ago with my wife and our twins for our morning coffee. Every…read moreweekend we try to hit up a new local coffee shop, and on this morning we decided to go to Aroma Joe's. We happened to be in Monroeville picking up a Christmas gift when I fired up Yelp and noticed there was an Aroma Joe's nearby. While we had not been to this specific location, we have visited the one in Greensburg a couple of times, so we had a pretty good idea of what to expect. This Aroma Joe's location only offers a drive thru and a walk up window. Since it was cold on the day we were there, we chose the drive thru. After looking over the menu, I decided on a hot Paris Toast latte, while my wife went with an iced peppermint latte. The menu describes the Paris Toast latte as having flavors of maple, brown sugar cinnamon, and shortbread. From the time we ordered until we received our drinks took about five minutes, so the staff here was definitely efficient. My coffee ended up being good. The flavorings came through nicely without hiding the coffee itself. The espresso also had a strong flavor, although it did leave my mouth feeling a bit dry for whatever reason. The bottom line for me is that I would head back here again in the future. Both my wife and I enjoyed our coffees, so why not.

I recently started working in the Monroeville area, and have been trying to explore all of the…read morespots around. I am not from, nor did I typically frequent, this side of town, so I have been enjoying trying a lot of new spots! One of those was Aroma Joe's. I visited here early on a Thursday morning on my way into work. This shop is located a little bit off of William Penn Highway, so it is close to a main road without the main road traffic. They have their own parking lot, and it is very easy to go in and out of the lot. When I stopped, it was not too busy yet. I decided to walk up and order at the window, since I had never been before. You can either order at the window or go through the drive-thru. The girl who took my order was very friendly and helpful. She gave me some information about the business, and gave me details on their menu and flavoring options. I was even offered a paper menu to take with me for future visits when I told her it was my first time visiting. Overall, she gave great customer service! Eventually, I decided on on the 24 Ounce Paris Toast signature latte with skim milk. Typically with any coffee drink with flavoring, I request it to be half sweet just solely based on personal preference. The accommodated the request for me with no problem. My drink was ready for me before I was even finished paying, so speed of service is superb. I enjoyed my drink very much! I plan to frequent there more, since I will be in this area of town more for at least the near future. I hope to try some of their seasonal offerings, and potentially some food items in the future. My only suggestion would be for the company to consider different options for their breakfast sandwiches. From what I was told, I believe they are premade, so you cannot switch out the bread the sandwiches come on. I know this goes beyond this location, but I would be more inclined to order something like that if I could choose my preferred meat and bread combination. Overall, I very much enjoyed this first visit to Aroma Joe's. The atmosphere, staff, and product are all great here. The customer service alone would have be coming back for another trip. I would highly recommend a stop here if you are in the Monroeville area looking for a coffee drink!