A totally incredible Vietnamese experience that was worth multiple repeat visits. The cafe was perfectly laid out especially in the nice weather months. The bahn mi (Vietnamese hoagie) was almost overshadowed by the insane coffee. I had the fried tofu sandwich which was off the charts!!! This place needs to be on everyone's culinary radar, especially if they are Newbies to the world of Vietnamese cuisine... read more

Ineffable Ca Phe - Tofu Bahn Mi - Vietnamese Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

My husband and I finally tried out Ineffable (has been on our "list" for ages!) - and I'm SO glad we finally went! We were not disappointed. Food menu is simple - list of Banh Mi sandwiches, a few specials, and a breakfast menu. We ordered two Banh Mi's - Pork Belly and Lemongrass Chicken. Bread was just what you're looking for in a Banh Mi. Meat was juicy. Cilantro, carrot, jalapeño slices give you the freshness. Delish! We also ordered two Boba Teas. Mine was Red Guava with Green Tea, Almond Milk, 1 sweetness, and Pomegranate "Popping Pearls". My first time trying this type of Boba - and was one of my favorites to date. Husband got a Taro Milk Tea - always a good choice. read more

Ineffable Ca Phe - Vietnamese Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Woah hello. Tasty banh mi spot and SUPER spacious for those who like to study in coffee shops. LEMONGRASS CHICKEN BANH MI ($8): Good sized banh mi with well seasoned chicken. They have the essential crunchy pickled carrot/daikon and cucumber, cilantro, jalapeno, etc. What I do wonder is what the recipe is of spread they put on it.. it was delish! VIETNAMESE COFFEE/ CA PHE SUA ($4?): Classic Viet iced coffee, strong hit of caffeine from the dark roast complimented by the sweet and creamy condensed milk. You even get the traditional Phin coffee filter on top of a glass to drip over the condensed milk. Tip: Ask for a glass of ice on the side, wait for all of the coffee to drip, mix, and pour over ice so that you can enjoy it as an iced coffee :). STUDYING/WORKING POTENTIAL: There is so much space here to study, pick a table or the couches or their shaded tables outside. I saw a decent amount of outlets too! There isn't a great deal of "noise" here, so it's not loud and bustling if that's the vibe you like to work in. Atmosphere here is pretty trendy and I'll be sure to make another trip here. read more

Ineffable Ca Phe - Vietnamese Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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This place was once a motorcycle garage and now it's a coffee joint. They reused the old floors and made it Art Deco. Also they have bubble Teas and a restaurant too. Bring everyone you know to this local coffee shop and you will be happy. read more

Ineffable Ca Phe - Beautiful in here! - Vietnamese Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

One of my favorite cafes in Pittsburgh. I've visited a few times, and I can usually get some space to sit down and get some work done while feeling very comfortable. I usually get a banh mi and a chai latte, both which I can recommend. For the banh mi, I prefer the pork belly one but one of my friends swears by the marinated pork. Although I might like the sandwiches at Banh Mi and Ti a teensy bit more in terms of taste, combined with the drinks and the space at Ineffable, I think it just depends on the situation which I would go for. In terms of other offerings, the vietnamese drip coffee is great for the experience, but I think for the price point I'm satisfied now that I've gotten it once. Their pho is alright, but I wouldn't pick it over the banh mi. This might also be because they just have chicken pho right now, and I prefer beef for pho. read more

Ineffable Ca Phe - Chai Latte - Vietnamese Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Stopped here for breakfast while traveling through Pittsburgh because it is down the street from a friend's place, and pho sounded like a good idea for breakfast. My traveling companion got the tofu pho, our hostess got a breakfast bahn mi and I got chicken pho. My friend also got the special, a Vietnamese egg coffee, which was pretty much espresso topped with egg custard... both delicious on their own but really a treat mixed together! The pho was relatively mild but chock full of tender chicken or fried tofu, noodles, bean sprouts and fresh herbs. My friend ate hers in one sitting but I took half of mine to go and snacked on it all day as we continued our travels. It's the best I've had since my favorite place in Philly closed during the early days of the pandemic. Prices are reasonable and portions are large. I added a bit of sriracha and could have had a bit more, but it was so good I didn't want to go back inside to continue to doctor it up, or risk messing up the tasty broth by making it too spicy. The venue itself is cool, maybe an old garage? It has a garage-style door that they rolled up during breakfast so you have an indoor/outdoor feeling. Can't wait to go back next time in in Pittsburgh! read more

Ineffable Ca Phe - Chicken pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Ineffable is quite the place for an afternoon work session. I enjoy the atmosphere and the staff here very much. They are incredibly caring, detail oriented and have a genuine sense of humor. I highly recommend this CaPhe to anyone looking for chill place to work, meet friends, grab a sandwich or a quick coffee. There's plenty of WiFi networks, dimmable lights and out read more

Ineffable Ca Phe - Booth seating area - Vietnamese Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Right around the corner from my house I watched Ineffable grow from an old tire store into the hopping Vietnamese coffee house it is now. I stop by often for a quick drink or a bánh mì sandwich- the tofu variety of which is basic and delicious. The space is large and bright with her industrial feel in a little in bedded shop is full of cute hipster merchandise to drool over when you take a break from your latte and laptop. There are books and games to try as well if you're lounging with your friends. Outside there are four or five cute little tables were you can drink your drink or eat your eats with your dog and watch the little flower beds grow. I single gripe is that it's often so busy that it's hard to find a table read more

I come here often to get some work done -- often staying for 3+ hours at a time. The ambiance is great. I can really stay focused because of the bright lighting, abundance of outlets, and comfortable booths. I also love that they have food to purchase, so I can take quick breaks between doing work to eat. The bubble tea and banh mi are pretty good. I don't recommend trying the pho. It tasted like chicken noodle soup and was overpriced. read more

I love this place! It is the cutest and such a creative idea-- a cafe with coffee and Vietnamese food! Parking was a bit of a hassle driving up and down looking for a place to park, but I got lucky and someone happened to pull out of one of the 3 parking spots they had, so I snagged it! I came to study and found a seat outside. It was a beautiful day, and the seats were nicely shaded, and they had outlets outside! The inside was also beautiful with plenty of seating and space. I ordered the pork belly bahn mi and a Thai iced tea with boba. The bahn mi was the MOST delicious sandwich I think I've ever had. The pork belly was so flavorful and it just melted in your mouth. I love pork belly, and this was pork belly done right. The Thai iced tea was delicious as well. A little heavy on the milk and very sweet, but the flavoring was just right. They also have iced water you can get yourself. I will definitely be back again and again to eat and study! read more

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Amazing place for some yummy Banh Mi! First of all, if you're visiting this place for the first time and have to rely on Google map, be prepared for a little detour. For some reason Google map leads us to the back of the restaurant instead of the front... Oh well! We visited to grab some quick lunch before Steelers kickoff game (go Steelers!) and were in a hurry. Luckily the service was super fast! Highlight of the meal was definitely the braised pork belly banh mi - so yummy! The pork was so moist and tender and perfectly seasoned; the picketed carrots were surprisingly delicious. Definitely recommend! I wanted to get some bubble tea. After staring at the bubble tea menu for 5 minutes, I ordered green tea (thinking it's green tea milk tea...) The staff was super nice and offered a free cup of milk tea on my mistake :P I liked it, but it was a little bit too sweet for me. Overall it was a great experience! I'd definitely come back and recommend to any friend. read more

Ineffable Ca Phe - Braised pork belly banh mi - Vietnamese Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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My go to for bahn-mi! Their pork belly bahn mi sandwich is to die for. I get it with extra carrots/daikon/jalepeños and it is delish! The vibe of the place is very chill - a nice place to get a coffee and a sandwich and work at your laptop for a while. And get the nutella brownies if they have them! The thai tea is also amazing (I get it without the boba balls.) read more

I heard about this place from the lady that does my nails in S&T. I've been waiting for this place to open ever since. The interior design is very cute and spacious. I went there on a Thursday night and we placed our order in advance online and everything was ready within 30 minutes. My boyfriend got the chicken banh mi, I got the marinated pork banh mi. I like mine a lot, the only suggestion I have is that they can put more meat and veggies in. Both me and my boyfriend have a lot of leftover bread. Oooh the best part about my dinner is their Nutella brownies. It is absolutely phenomenal! I didn't get a chance to ask if they make the dessert or somebody else made it. But hey they sell it and it was part of my dinner from here, so it goes to part of their rating. Nutella brownies was the best, I'm so glad I got it :) read more

Ineffable Ca Phe - Nutella brownies. Omg I'm obsessed with this! - Vietnamese Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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This is a delightfully spacious cafe that is to be recommended for its versatility above all else. This versatility is demonstrated in large part by the layout - you can choose a variety of indoor seats (booth, table, couch) and outdoor seats with ample table space. Do you want to enjoy a nice fall or spring day outdoors with your coffee? You've got it! Do you want a large, warm room to sit in a corner of on a sofa reading a book or working on your laptop in the grim depths of winter? You've got it! This cafe is also usually kept incredibly clean. You probably won't interact with the baristas or cooks enough to get a strong impression of them but customer service here is always reasonably fast even on busy days, so you generally won't be waiting a long time for your order. As a bonus, there is a leave one/take one shelf library and other customers often bring their dogs. As far as product selection: you can get coffee in the Southeast Asian style (with a lot of milk and sugar - anyone familiar with the region's coffee knows how hard a good black iced coffee is to come by), *but* you can also get a traditional American style black or black iced coffee. Food selections include a small but reasonable variety of banh mi sandwiches and rice bowls. read more

Not possessing any semblance of a sense of direction, it took me a few minutes of pacing Penn and checking Google Maps to find this place, but I shouldn't've worried; this is easily spotted between 40th and 39th Streets on Penn. The outdoor section, along with a prodigious gravel lot with cars and bicycles, contained only a few people, including one couple chatting with the owner, who, like the rest of the staff, I would later come to find knowledgeable and friendly. Behind an impressive coffee bar with high-quality grinders and espresso machine, the menu seems to me to naturally fall into three main categories: third wave coffee, bubble tea, and food offerings. The coffee menu was a traditional espresso café list of offerings, with prices on the cheaper side of coffee shops in Pittsburgh; my cortado was only $2.50. Large bags of Commonplace beans adorn the walls in groups of three or four, and the bean quality and skill of the barista was clearly apparent. Being peckish as well as in need of a wake-up, I ordered a marinated pork báhn mi sandwich. It was absolutely fabulous: filling, tremendously tasty, spicy, and fresh. I added a little sriracha for an extra wave of spicy-food-endorphins, but I really didn't need any flavor enhancement: the pork was juicy and tender, the vegetables and herbs were fresh, and the bread (from local bakery BreadWorks) was light and crusty. I've had báhn mi at quite a few places in Pittsburgh (from the new Bahn Mi and Ti to the quirky Lili Café in Polish Hill), and I'd rank this very very high on the list. After polishing off my sandwich and espresso, I poured myself a palate-cleansing glass of water and ordered the one item on the coffee menu that I've never seen before in Pittsburgh: Vietnamese iced coffee, or cà phê sa đá (literally, iced milk coffee). Redhawk Coffee in Oakland serves "Vietnamese cold brew", sweetened with condensed milk, but the barista helpfully explained to me that this is actually brewed right in front of you in a special contraption not unlike a Frankenstein-like combination of an Aeropress and a pourover. Hot water drips over compressed coffee grounds into a cortado-glass-like vessel with a small amount of sweetened condensed milk. This process that takes ten or so minutes, making this the perfect drink to enjoy while you're hanging out or spending a few hours working. The coffee is amazing; just the right amount of sweetness (I'm not really a sugary-drinks person) to complement but not overpower the coffee, which was a little fruity but not acidic at all. A little bit of a process to go through just for iced coffee, but the quality is worth the time it takes; it's not just fancy presentation for no reward. I spent the next hour or so hanging out in the space; the shop was built from an old motorcycle garage, and they kept the original floors. This place benefits from a level of space customization most coffee shops couldn't dream of: booths have custom dimmers for each overhead light, making it the perfect place to snag for a long-term work session. There's plenty of couch space, too, for curling up with a book or cuddling votre petit(e) ami(e). It's not as cozy as other coffee shops I frequent, so getting into the productive flow that other places inspire in me took a little while, but visceral reactions to the feel of a place are so individual that I'm not really qualified to review that aspect of the place. Really, you should come check it out yourself: even if it doesn't become one of your camp-out-and-write-your-screenplay places, it's more than worth an hour of your time to sip some cà phê and chow down on some pork belly. Really the one thing I didn't try was the bubble tea, but there are so many amazing bubble tea places in Pittsburgh, I'm sure the rest of the offerings here would offset even objectionably bad bubble tea. I've heard good things from other customers (several of whom ordered the green bubble tea before I placed my order, and were very willing to talk it up), so it's definitely on my to-try list. Five stars for this place, despite only visited once; I'm convinced entirely of its quality. read more

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Very cute coffee shop vibes! I've gotten their lemon grass chicken and braised pork banh mis. I couldn't really taste the lemongrass though which was disappointing. Their banh mis overall are pretty average and somewhat lacking in its contents. They have wifi and I found many people working there (some areas have outlets). I got the passionfruit green tea with lychee jelly with the lowest amount of sweetness and it was perfectly sweet from the lychee jelly (although it needs to be mixed). They give a lot of ice with it. Not a huge coffee person but tried their egg espresso and it was alright. I would come back again to do work but not necessarily for the food. read more

Concur with prior reviews. Pros -tasty bahn mi at a reasonable price, spacious and will likely return for a date with books. I do wish they have a more extensive selection for lunch currently 4 sandwiches: 2 porks, a chicken , tofu. They do have a great boba collection. Will likely be back and looking forward to more offerings. read more

Ineffable Ca Phe - Vietnamese Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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This cafe has a beautiful interior with lots of work space as well as a more relaxing area with couches and board games. A great place to stop by for a quick coffee or snack or to bring a laptop/friend and stick around for a bit. I met a friend here and got a Vietnamese Coffee while she got a raspberry bubble tea. We also each got a slice of pumpkin bread to go with our drinks. Both drinks were very tasty - the cashier was very friendly and politely double checked that I knew what to do with my coffee. It was light and sweet, and I should have gotten two! The bubble tea was nice as well - not too sweet and the bubbles were prepared well. They have quite the selection of flavors and toppings for the tea, so lots of options to suit many tastes. The bread was awesome as well :) I look forward to coming back to try a sandwich sometime! read more

Ineffable Ca Phe - Vietnamese coffee in progress! - Vietnamese Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Very limited parking, and on a busy road so I would recommend parking on a side road (beware of parking limits!) Okay, now that you're inside. So much seating available! A really great ambiance, and different nooks of the cafe have different feels. There's also some outdoor seating that I'll have to try on a day that isn't 30 degrees. I ordered a Vietnamese coffee and a Banh Mi Ga Xa Ot (Lemongrass Chicken sandwich). Is it just me or does everyone spill their drip coffee walking back to their table? Anyway, after getting my food and most of my coffee back to my table, I very much enjoyed both while also getting a little work done. I would recommend this spot to my Pittsburgh friends, and I will be back! read more

Ineffable Ca Phe - Banh Mi Ga Xa Ot (Lemongrass Chicken sandwich) - Vietnamese Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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I was pleasantly surprised when I actually came to the restaurant and tried their food. I admit i had some judgements over the whole hipster vibes and concept, but the food came through! I later learned that the owner is a Northern Vietnamese, so some of the items on the menu reflected that root. Bravo for bringing Ca Phr Trung to the menu (egg whipped coffee)! So far I've tried the Pork Belly Banh Mi, Broken Rice brunch, Ca Phe Trung, Ca Phe Sua Da and their lemonade. The pork belly was absolutely juicy and deliciously spiced. Most of the banh mi on the menu are not "traditional", you won't find banh mi dac biet here, but thats all right! read more

Hard to get in because it's such an amazing experience...food service and drinks are unbelievably delicious. A MUST to visit!

Very good. I've got a bit of a mixed review here. THE SPACE: Yes, it just feels good in here. It's way bigger than I expected, with PLENTY of seating. Lots of 2-top tables, but may are configured together as 4-tops or even 6-tops, so no worries if you have a bigger party. The lighting is cool, the rough-hewn wood planks on the wall are stylish, and the mis-matched, giant sofas and chairs up front are very "settle in and hang out" coffeehouse cool. THE FOOD: Its fresh and well prepared. However, I just might not be a huge fan of banh mi sandwiches. My porkbelly version had very fresh and tasty bread, a decent portion of the pork-belly meat, and the associated Vietnamese vegitables (pickled carrots, fresh cilantro leaves, and some other stuff). I do not penalize this review based on my personal taste preferences, especially for such a well prepared, fresh, and flavorful dish, but I doubt I'll order this sandwich again. THE COFFEE: Love it. I got the Vietnamese-style drip coffee, which I had not tried anywhere before (but am a full-on coffee jockey otherwise). They serve it in a small cup, with a metal mini-strainer/cup on top, and it will slowly drip for you over the next four or five minutes. Before they pour the water, they put some condensed, sweetened milk in the cup, so the finished product is a bit sweet. And the whole output is maybe six ounces. Again, I found it delicious and would love to order another. THE SERVICE: Based on my one visit, it was great. The associate at the coffee bar also took my food order, and was easy going, and was glad to answer my questions and educate me a bit. And the whole vibe here made me feel comfortable, like they were glad to have me, and to let me hang out for hours if I chose. Very nice. read more

Everything about this place is perfect. Great food, great drinks, an interesting variety of menu items, super aesthetic decor, great place to sit and do work, nice outdoor seating. Not cheap but worth the price. read more

We went for lunch today and must have come on an off day. The person at the counter taking the order was spaced out and we had to repeat our order several times. While waiting to pick up our food, the person behind the counter forgot our coffee was to be iced and asked twice. Not that big of a deal, but we were the only ones in line. While watching the food being made, we noticed two things: first, the shop was short on bread. One would think that a restaurant that only served bahn mis would have enough bread. Second, the meat was microwaved before being placed on the bread. Microwaved. Finally, the sandwich. We ordered the roasted pork and roasted chicken. You could not tell the sandwiches apart. Instead of having nice slices of meat, the meat was chopped up into pieces - like match stick slices of meat. There was more bread than meat, and more pickled vegetables than meat, so that was disappointing. Hopefully our next experience will be better, if we come again. But, for a $7 sandwich, you can get more meat at subway. We've had better bahn mis at the place in Squirrel Hill. read more

Ineffable Ca Phe - Diced meat in the sandwich - Vietnamese Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Disappointing. Ordered takeout pho and a breakfast sandwich. They were out of bagels for the breakfast sandwich so it was served on a small portion of french baguette. For the pho, they only provided half a to go container of broth. It was not enough broth to even cover the noodles and chicken, as seen in the pic. Likely wouldn't come back. read more

Ineffable Ca Phe - Not enough broth provided for pho. - Vietnamese Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

I'm so happy to have found this place when I was staying nearby. The interior is hip and inviting. Their Vietnamese​ drip coffee was perfect. It's never pre-made, only made to order. The breakfast sandwiches​ are filling and freshly made to go with the best bread, it's all about the bread! I'll definitely be returning here if I'm ever in the area again. read more

Ineffable Ca Phe - Vietnamese Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Ineffable is amazing! The space is really cute! Great for friends, a date or just to study/work at. The food is superb as well my friend got the lemongrass chicken rice bowl and I got the pork bahn mi and both were amazing! The flavor was spot on. I love spicy so having the sriracha available on the side was perfect! read more

The best part about this place is the atmosphere! The decor reminds me of the lovely cafes in San Francisco. There are comfortable booth seats, wifi, couches, and succulents! It's a great place to go for a casual date or a catch up over coffee. It's a little loud (at least over the weekend) for someone to study I think, though I did see people do that at some booths. I love banh mi but compared to Banh Mi and Ti (which is another very cute Vietnamese sandwich/Boba cafe in Pittsburgh), the sandwiches weren't as good. Even though Banh Mi and Ti has better sandwiches, I prefer Ineffable Ca Phe because there's some parking right in front of the cafe and a much larger space to sit and eat! read more

Ineffable Ca Phe - Vietnamese Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

I got Banh Mi Thit Kho (braised pork belly sandwich). This is absolutely delicious. I would get it again. Great pork and the commandments give it a great balance. I also got a green bubble tea, almond with coffee jelly and soy milk.. idk what it is but it literally taste like I'm drinking rubbing alcohol. I can't put my finger on what it is. I think I would enjoy it more if I knew what it was that I'm tasting. There's so many different things in this drink. I would try another one in a heartbeat. They have so many flavor combinations, I've never been somewhere that serves flavored bubble tea the way this place does. Very cool place you should check out. I'll be back read more

Ineffable Ca Phe - Bubble tea/// jelly tea, green tea w/ almond soy milk - Vietnamese Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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I love this little Vietnamese coffee shop, that also serves Banh Mi sandwiches. I personally love their bubble tea. They have a variety of flavors you can add to either a green or black tea, also you can pick your sweetness level (1, 2, 3). I got the mango green tea with boba at a level 2 sweetness. It was delicious and refreshing on a hot spring day. I spilt the pork Bahn Mi with my boyfriend, and it was amazing! They use very fresh ingredients and the pork is super tender. This hidden coffee shop is a gem to study at or hangout with friends. They have plenty of seating in and outside, and books and board games to play. read more

Loved this place!!! I go through random bouts of intense bubble tea cravings - and Ineffable Ca Phe was the answers to my prayers. With build your own tea & plenty of options you really can't go wrong! AND on top of that, they also offer food. My boyfriend ordered the braised pork belly banh mi in typical sandwich form and I had the lemongrass chicken banh mi as a bowl. And they were both delicious. I would absolutely go back again! read more

Couldn't resist coming back to this place. My first time here blew me away: the banh mi was AMAZING, and I was not expecting the spacious and study friendly environment. I came for a second time to study on a Monday afternoon. Ordered the banh mi thit kho (pork belly) and a cup of coffee. The banh mi hit the spot (again); it's juicy and filling. They also offer a fried tofu banh mi for vegetarians! I'm trying to stay away from pastries but I'd recommend their muffin! I tried a piece and the first thing I noticed was how moist it was. So good. There are plenty of tables including counter top spaces, booth tables perfect for 3-4 people, couches and regular tables. PERFECT for studying; I was there for probably 3-4 hours. Only issue I had was connecting to the WiFi but fortunately my friend could connect me to the Xfinity WiFi. Later, the cook came around with samples of a pork chop he's trying out for a new dish (can't turn down free samples...) I'm excited for his finished product! TLDR: I'll be back!!! read more

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Such a cute vietnamese themed coffee shop in Lawrenceville. My friends and I came here on Saturday. There are some spots outside and street parking. It is pretty spacious, so even though it was crowded we found a table. They have coffees, teas, bubble teas, and a small menu of bahn mi sandwiches. I had a thai iced tea and the grilled lemongrass chicken bahn mi. The thai iced tea was really sweet, but delicious! The bahn mi was stuffed with a crunchy slaw, veggies, jalepenos. I was worried it would be bland, but it was super flavorful and very filling. A great place to do some work and have yummy food. Will definitely be back! read more

I guess it was our mistake thinking this place was a Vietnamese restaurant. It's actually a hipster coffee shop that also happens to sell below average, Vietnamese-inspired food, for twice the price of real Vietnamese food. read more

Awesome service, even better food. I was anticipating their opening for some time and they've exceeded all expectations. Large space, plenty of seating options and a nice relaxed atmosphere. Authentic Vietnamese cuisine and coffee that you'll love! read more

Ineffable Ca Phe - Banh-Mi and bubble tea! - Vietnamese Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

I can't attest to anything dining in related; however the pho here is a perfect pick me up for the cold Pittsburgh days. My boyfriend got the banh mi thit nuong (pork) and the com ga xa ot (lemongrass chicken) - both were gone within an hour. I had the pho ga and thoroughly enjoyed every slurp. It was spicy, it was satisfyingly comforting, and it was light. They've adapted incredibly well to pick up/covid restrictions with an easy to use website and well organized pick up station, and I would recommend grabbing a bowl of pho over chicken noodle the next time you need a lil comfort. read more

So, I used a subreddit on Pittsburgh to find out local coffee shops I should check out this summer, and I got about 35 locations to check out, from Downtown to Greenfield to Allentown. So far, I've visited about 20 coffee shops in the City of Pittsburgh region so far, and I can, with no hesitation say that Ineffable Ca Phe is my favorite so far. The Vietnamese Drip Coffee was so excellent I had two. I called my friend to come over immediately to try it, and he agreed with me. He had the Lemongrass Chicken Banh Mi and said it was really fresh and tasty. Later, we spoke to the owner, Phat, and he told us the story of how he bought an old bike shop and decided to build a coffee place out of it. It started with contractors running amok. He decided it was time to quit his day job, kick the contractors out and build it with his own sweat and blood. One can see intimacy and rawness in the space. It feels like someone thought about how one would want to sit here for hours. There is no compulsion to comply to the usual hipster cafe look but to create something like a home where you find your nook. It shows one the naivety of a kid who is building a tree house in the backyard and manages to put up a splendidly cozy space for himself and his friends to chill during the summer. He told us about how "being crazy is what is going to work", and how the aim was to make a coffee shop not for people to come and go, but for them to come, sit, enjoy, grab a bite to eat, drink, and relax. After hearing his story, this place received an unattainable amount of respect with the hard work he has put in to make this place more personal and more cozy. Hats off to you, Phat. You have really created a gem of a coffee shop. Definitely coming here again. -Sai & GT read more

Came here craving boba and left feeling disappointed. The overall decor of the restaurant is very nice. It has an open layout with lots of seating, and even an area with Board games. I can only speak of their boba as I did not try any of their other dishes but I would recommend to go elsewhere for boba. I ordered the ordered the black tea boba with taro flavoring and thought it tasted very bland and watered down. Their boba balls were decent although there were chunks of boba balls stuck together making it difficult to drink with the straw. In addition, the ice they use is very small and as the straws are very large to accommodate for the boba balls, as I was drinking my boba I would get ice in combination with the drink and boba balls making for an unpleasant experience. I do not think I will be back here as I think there are other places in Pittsburgh with much better boba. read more

Ineffable Ca Phe - Outside of restaurant - Vietnamese Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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I've gone here twice now for banh mi's and don't understand why this place is so highly rated. I can see why you'd like it for a place to study or hang out as the atmosphere is nice, but the food is underwhelming and so expensive for what you get. The banh mi's are over $13 with tax and hardly have anything on them. You're mostly just eating bread. read more

We had a really pleasant first experience here - spacious, lots of outlets and seating to sit and work for awhile. Our barista made some fantastic lattes, and the food was excellent too. We will definitely be back! read more