We were staying near this coffee shop.. the place is absolutely silent in the morning .. good place…read moreto walk around.. not sure if they have parking in front or at the back of the store.. perfect spot for an early morning coffee/breakfast.. The ambience inside is really good.. They have all varieties of coffee and tea... service was really good.. The guy served with a bright smile, which was good to see... order a Cortado and a latte.. one of the best lattes that I have had the recent past . The flavor was super good.. I added an extra shot of espresso and that elevated the flour... Cortado was also so good.. Lots of space inside to sit and relax with a cup of coffee.. nice locality overall.. great experience.. five stars..

Visited SSW Commonplace location on Saturday afternoon. It was clean and not busy. I ordered a chai…read moretea latte with skim milk. I typically use soy milk but they only offer oat milk as an alternative. It was okay. I would probably order something different next time. Service was quick and friendly.

This place is always hit or miss for me! One day my coffee taste good The next not so much! I will…read moresay lately I've been getting the cinnamon bun latte and it has become my favorite drink to get now !

I really wanted to love this place, especially with all of the positive reviews. My iced americano…read morewas good and you really can't beat the prices! However, the service left something to be desired - I had to wait about 5 minutes for someone to come to the counter, and then the ordering process was kind of awkward - the employee barely spoke to me. The space is dirty and dingy, and there was a dog inside of the cafe. I understand folks love to bring their dogs along to places, but as someone who is severely allergic, it made me uncomfortable to see a dog in a place preparing my food.

A wonderful place to sit and chat. Other visitors were getting some work done on their laptops. The…read moreoverall mood was fairly quiet, but as long as my friend and I kept our tone fairly reserved, nobody else was bothered by our conversation. I ordered a small pot of tea, which was wonderful on a cold day -- but the selection of other items looked great! The barista was really helpful, too. The high ceilings and somewhat antique decor really fit in with the history of the South Side. I'll be back for sure!

One of many coffee shops in Southside, but this one definitely stands out! The inside is very cozy…read more They also have a beautiful patio in the back that you might miss if you don't know about it! On my most recent visit I had the iced chai and my husband had cold brew with cream. The chai is one of my favorites and it did not disappoint. Service is quick and friendly.

This is a very cool coffee place and I keep thinking about how amazing their ice coffee felt during…read moremy morning walk. Inside there is this warm and cozy vibe, where you are encouraged to do something creative or productive. Service was fast and there were several nooks and crannies where people were comfortably getting work done, with seats still available in the upper area. The coffee felt refreshening and awakening at the same time and gave me the pep in my step that was needed to finish my 10,000 steps for the day. They also have options where you can take high quality tea or fresh squeezed juice with you for later. I will have to come back and try their breakfast menu while having another amazing coffee from them!

This is the cutest little unexpected spot in the South Side! It is much bigger on the inside than…read moreit looks and even has 2nd floor seating. I love that they have house-made syrup options and they always have a fun seasonal drink menu. The prices are reasonable. They also carry bagels, pastries, etc from other local small businesses which I love. The employees have always been super friendly. Always try to stop when I'm in the area. Parking can be a little tricky sometimes depending on the time of day.

I stopped by here two Sundays ago with my wife and our twins for our morning coffee. Every Sunday…read moremorning we try to hit up a new local coffee shop and on this morning we decided to go to Needle & Bean. Needle & Bean is located on Castle Shannon Blvd and has a clever name whenever you realize it's part record shop and part coffee shop. There was only a single other patron there whenever we arrived and he was on the way out, so we had the shop to ourselves for a bit. The shop itself is segmented into a seating area for the coffee shop patrons and the other half for the records. The inside of the shop is well lit with lots of natural light and helped by the light colored wood floors. Since I was just here for the coffee, I didn't really check out the record section of the shop and instead paid attention to the coffee and goodies. For my coffee on this morning I decided to go with a large hot americano while my wife went with a small iced americano. Then I also ordered my kids a chocolate chip cookie each and the family a brownie. Total cost was $12 which was awesome. My wife and I both really enjoyed our coffees here as the roast for the americano was super dark and rich. Since we both love darker coffees, we clearly made the right choice and it was easily one of the better coffees I have had in awhile. My kids seemed to enjoy the cookies and the brownie and so everyone was happy. The bottom line for me is that I would head back here again in the future. My wife and I really enjoyed our coffees here, our kids their treats and the price was fair as well!

I like Needle & Bean. Convenient if I wanna pop-in and get a record on a whim. I love their record…read moreselection too.

What a fun place! The large beer hall feels just like it came out of Germany. A light airy and…read morefully of energy space. Easy to read menu with many pictures. The wurst plate was the best sausage I have had in a while. A thick casing and flavorful meat. The potatoes were fluffy and the sauerkraut was pungent and delicious. You can get a spicy mettawurst - highly recommend! Salmon was cooked well and was a bit sweet with the sauce on top. The black forest torte was a large portion. Super good. Creamy and spongey cake. They will even pack it up and bring it out for you if you are too full!

The ambiance of this place is great. I didn't know any of the songs they were singing or anything…read morebut the vibes bere pretty cool. The service wasn't bad either. She made sure my drink was always filled and out checked in on us alot. I realized I'm not a fan of German beer or food as a vegetarian. I had the super sampler. The pretzels are really good. The fried pickle spears are pretty good as well. Potato pancakes weren't bad but not my cup of tea. Couldn't tell you about the reuben balls but the people at the table said they weren't bad. Just weird. The steak spaetzilwas also a hit at the table. I tried a noodle which was like a dumpling and a mushroom. And again not my cup of tea but the table liked it. Lastly. The beer. People seem to love itbut as an ipa guy it was not for me. I had an original which was not too bad. Then the banana ish one which was not my thing. Either way the vibes made up for everything. It's not their fault it's not to my taste. Fun place just not my thing.

I could not have been greeted by a more friendly counter attendant this morning! What a charm!…read more Stumbled into here almost by accident, while waiting for another shop on the street to open up for business. Had to take a couple donuts "to go" so I could just get out of the elements of the weather. I'm so glad I did. I learned that all of the donuts are made fresh in house DAILY with real ingredients... and there was a wide variety of options! You can tell just by looking at them, that they're fresh and different than others you've ever tried before. Check them out. Truly, you can tell that these are handmade donuts. Yum! The shop is cute, a bit rustic looking, but suits Carson Street so well. There are some little stickers and nick nacks around the shop, but nothing too crazy, just very particular and with purpose. Please stop in here next time you're around for a visit.

Definitely one of my top spots for donuts in pgh. Came on a Sunday, late morning, and got lucky…read morethey still had any left as someone had just come and bought 6 dozen donuts. They have a few different flavors whenever I go and I always like to get each one because they are always all delicious. They do sell out sometimes so my recommendation is going early in the morning.(one of my favorite Sunday morning breakfasts)

Overall, this place is very good. I have been here multiple times. The burgers are great and the…read morefries are delicious. Burgers ooze with every bite. Fries are the kind that have some sort of breading and are nice and crispy. Today I got the BLT and I would definitely get it again! The side salad was kind of mediocre (I was trying to make a healthier choice and avoid the fries). Got a beer (not pictured). Usually the service is very good, but I'm going to be honest, it was pretty sad today. My girlfriend and I agreed it seemed like the bartender both hated his job, and was not good at it. We will still be back. Cool little Southside place with pinball machines and a relaxed bar atmosphere.

Nice space with lots of creative flare in their decor and an overall good atmosphere. The beer list…read moreand draft system is fantastic. The food is good, as long as you go in with the right expectations. This isn't fine dining, but it's a nice take on vegetarian-accessible pub food, slightly elevated. The vegan tofu wrap was nicely done with crispy fried tofu, but it was heavily dependent on the availability of various sauces for flavor. The "disc brake bean cakes" were somewhat unique, but still good when fully assembled with all the relevant toppings. They would probably be better described as black bean crepes with Tex-Mex toppings. I highly recommend ordering several different sauces to go with your meal (buffalo, barbecue, diablo, etc.). We ordered takeout this time, and the overall ordering experience was good. There is an online ordering page, but the items on that page aren't completely aligned with menus on the web site. We ended up calling to place an order, which was still very easy. All the food was well packaged and ready to go exactly when they said it would be. This is a great South Side destination, especially when you're looking for something comfortable and relatively low key but still fun.

Solid coffee in an unfussy spot. Stopped in here for a brew after getting some pastries next door…read moreat La Gourmandine. They have some indoor and outdoor seating and they sell their beans inside as well. The artwork was so unique and great...I almost bought a bag of coffee just for that! They have the basics/traditional offerings with a few specials. I got an oat milk cappuccino and it was solid. Thanks, Redhawk!

This is my go to coffee shop!! It's so tempting to stop here everyday when I walk into work (I…read moreusually stop at least a couple times a week). The staff are always very nice and friendly and it's the best coffee in Oakland. They have only a few tables and benches to sit at inside which fill quickly but there are also tables outside when the weather is nice. I almost always get a mocha. They use chocolate milk which I love because it makes a perfect not too sweet mocha. Everyone I work with loves their coffee!

Best chicken sandwich I have ever had. The staff are friendly and kind…read more You get your money's worth with the portions given. Unique decor.

Really good, fresh food in a fun environment. I want to go back to try more items off the menu!read more