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    Jitters Cafe

    4.3 (131 reviews)
    Open 6:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed
    Good for working

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    Larissa G.

    Any time I cross the rivers and venture near Shadyside, I try to make a trip to Jitters Cafe. I love this little coffee shop so much - and I do mean little; space in Jitters is very limited. The counter itself is small, there are only a handful of tables, and there isn't really a good spot to stand out of the way to wait for your drink. I inevitably get asked if I'm in line when I'm actually waiting for my order. Navigating the small shop is very worth it though, because they make some of the best drinks I know off. I admittedly tend to order a lavender latte here since other shops only offer lavender seasonally (whereas lavender syrup is always available when I stop by Jitters). And it's always delicious - I love the coffee-milk-syrup ratio in their lattes. I typically just get a drink, although you could easily enjoy a nice coffee date here complete with a pastry or an ice cream. If you're near Shadyside, take advantage of it and visit this great shop - I'll definitely be back the next time I'm in the area!

    Dani W.

    I was walking this neighborhood with my son after a visit to a museum and decided to pop in for a drink and a snack. This is a cute little coffee shop surrounded by other businesses so it makes for a nice pit stop when you're already out. I'm an iced mocha girlie so I didn't really check the menu out thoroughly, but they did have the standard fare plus some fun things like Italian sodas and I think ice cream. The iced mocha was delicious, the staff was friendly. The bathroom is down stairs, down a kinda creepy hall. My son said it has "backrooms vibes" which I guess is a good thing? I can see myself coming back next time I'm in town!

    Lavender vanilla Italian soda  Amaretto Italian soda
    Shiloh S.

    I have been coming here since I moved to Pittsburgh and I just love love love Jitters. The location is great and close to so many things that I stop by a couple times a month while running errands for a quick treat. In the summer I love to get a crisp Italian soda with lavender and vanilla syrup or an iced orange oat milk latte (so good, try it!). I love that they have creative specials and offer an array of flavors to add to your drinks. There's plenty of space to sit inside or outside. There are often people working on laptops or socializing, it's a really welcoming vibe. The staff are so friendly, and when it isn't busy I love having a little chat with my favorite baristas there. Always welcoming, always so nice. Prices aren't bad, there's so many options, always friendly staff, and a great location - I'll miss Jitters so much if I ever leave the city.

    Lauren K.

    We were walking on foot in the Shadyside neighborhood when we stumbled onto Jitters Cafe. This is a laid-back, small coffee spot with no-frills (I mean that in the best way possible). It had a few tables inside filled with people working on their laptops. I grabbed a simple matcha latte and my partner had the drip coffee. The service was fast and both of our drinks were enjoyable. I liked their chalk drawings on the wall and their bags of coffee to-go. They also sold a selection of fresh pastries and bagels in the case. It shares a similar spot next to a nail salon, so it would be very fun to get your nails done than come here for coffee! They have a great location amongst several other local Shadyside businesses and it makes for an easy tour of local spots in the neighborhood. Good spot to stop and grab a coffee.

    Molly M.

    Cute and quaint inside. Service was great. The madeleine latte is delicious! I had mine prepared over ice and it was perfectly sweet (but not too sweet) and almond-y tasting. Loved it as an after lunch/dinner treat!

    Iced latte & pastry

    Cute little coffee shop - inside is a bit small but is super quiet & intimate. Will be returning on my next trip to Pittsburgh!

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    12 years ago

    Very friendly place! They don't burn their beans like another coffee shop. I'm there virtually every day.

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    9 years ago

    The coffee was ok nothing to brag about. I like trying locally owned coffee shops and this one is not on my list to revisit.

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    20 years ago

    The absolute BEST coffee in Pittsburgh. The coffee and ice cream are amazing and insanely cheap. The staff is the greatest!!!!!

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    Commonplace Coffee

    4.3(243 reviews)
    1.1 miSquirrel Hill
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    4.5 stars. Commonplace Coffee is a specialty coffee roaster, retailer, and wholesale service…read moreprovider. It has a roastery, bakery, and several cafes in Southwestern Pennsylvania, and it provides training and equipment to other businesses. My husband and I were customers of this cafe in the Squirrel Hill neighborhood one time. The menu listed coffees, espressos, lattes, teas, hot cocoa, cookies, muffins, scones, sandwiches, etcetera. A refrigerator contained yogurts, juices, oat milk, and other bottled beverages. Shelves held bags of coffees and kettles. Employees kindly took my husband's order and payment and promptly made our beverages. Some tables and chairs were inside the cafe, so we sat down to enjoy our beverages. Other customers were using the dining area to read, spend time with family and friends, and work on laptops. I rate the Chai Latte has 5 stars and the holiday Sugar Plum Latte as 4.5 stars. We enjoyed their flavors. Each beverage was 12 ounces, and their total price was $11 plus tax and tip. I did notice that the cafe was very humid because of the cold weather outside and the many customers inside. The windows had much condensation. I wonder if a dehumidifer would reduce the indoor humidity.

    This location is very cute and always bustling! Staff is super nice and service is quick. I liked…read moremy matcha latte a lot. They do great coffee here as well. I'd definitely come back and work from this coffee shop since it's near so many good spots in town and the drinks are good.

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    Dobra Tea

    4.4(283 reviews)
    1.3 miSquirrel Hill
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    I came in to study on a Saturday. The place is packed and continues to see a nice helping of…read morecustomers as the night continues. The set up is very middle Eastern I would say. The front has some wicker chairs and tables which are very small. As you move toward the back there are small sitting rooms where you take off your shoes and sit on a padded "floor". The back has some more chairs and tables. Outlets are hard to find. You most likely will share a sitting area as well. One note is, I think they have a wifi limit where only a certain number of people can connect. I tried all night to get a connection and could not for any of my devices, nor could my friend. Overall the ambiance is catered toward chatting rather than studying as the tables are very small and slow or no wifi. I like the night vibes it has though, we need more late night 3rd spaces like this one!! I got a hummus plate and ginger tea. The ginger tea was just okay. The ginger was overpowering in not a good way. It highlighted the spiciness of ginger without letting any type of "tea flavor" through. It tasted more like ginger water. For a tea house, I thought it would have more depth. The hummus platter was very yummy! The pita was warm and the olive oil on the hummus added a nice touch to it. I think I would have enjoyed the experience more had the tables not been as wobbly, the WiFi worked at any point, the tea had a bit more nuance to it, and the cloying smell wasn't there. It is a very good chatting spot for late night meetings ups with great food!

    I love this place! It's not always the best to study, because sometimes it can get really packed…read moreand crammed but honestly it's so cozy and the vibes are great here! I'm always impressed with their selection of teas and snacks and I loved trying new things each time! It's such a great experience, you can choose from sitting at a small table or closer to the ground.

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    Delanie's Coffee Shadyside - Interior and counter

    Delanie's Coffee Shadyside

    4.7(32 reviews)
    0.6 miShadyside

    I have never been recommended a coffee spot by so many people. and yes it is so worth it. That…read morecookie butter latte is literally so delicious, i've never finished a drink that fast. Service is great, staff are kind and very quick. Lots of open seating to get some work done including outside.

    I stopped by here two Sundays ago with my family for our morning coffee. Every weekend we try to…read morehit up a new local coffee shop and on this morning it happened to be Delanie's Coffee in Shadyside. I honestly have not been in the area much lately and was surprised to see its prime location on South Highland in that East Liberty, Shadyside and Friendship corridor. The inside of the shop was packed by the time we got inside so I did not get to see much of it other than the coffee bar and the large selection of baked goods. For my coffee this morning I went with a butter beer cold brew while my wife went with an iced Almond Joy latte. The menu described mine as cold brew with butterscotch syrup and cheesecake sweet cream. My wife's was described as just like the candy bar with dark chocolate and coconut topped with coconut flakes. My coffee actually ended up tasting pretty good. The butterscotch tasted somewhat similar to caramel but the cold brew was definitely the star. It was rich and strong which I always appreciate. The cheesecake sweet cream was also a nice addition as it was sweet like you would expect but also had a bit of tartness that reminded me of actual cheesecake. My wife also enjoyed her coffee and especially liked the combination of chocolate, coconut and coffee flavors. The bottom line for me is that I would head back here again in the future. My wife and I both enjoyed our drinks and I would definitely be interested in trying some of the pastries next time.

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