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La Prima Espresso in Pittsburgh was a little find right next to my hotel, which made it an easy stop to kick off the morning when I was visiting for a work trip. I got an iced latte with almond milk (my go to choice), and a ham and cheese croissant. You heat it up yourself in their little microwave, which I weirdly loved--something about that DIY moment just made it feel cozy and casual. And once it was warm? Perfection. The vibe inside is exactly what I look for in a coffee shop. Laid back, not too loud, and plenty of space to get work done. It's not trying too hard to be trendy, which I appreciate. Just good coffee, good pastries, and a good spot to either chill. If you're in Pittsburgh and need a caffeine fix or a quick bite, especially near downtown, definitely check this place out!
I rate every cafe through the lens of my favorite iced americano back in Madison. La Prima hits the mark. While I needed to added another two shots to get at my level, the quality of the bean and roast shines though with almost a chocolate undertone. Cute inside with seating both in and out. Solid find close to my hotel.
First visit to La Prima in Pittsburgh! This was the Smallman Street location near the Strip/Downtown Pittsburgh. I got a Nitro Cold brew with vanilla flavoring and almond milk and it was good. They don't have prices on the menu but mine was 6.47 for a 20oz (5.10 for coffee, .95 for flavor shot, and then .42 for Allegheny county tax). Quick service and staff were friendly. They weren't super busy when I went around 8:15 on a Tuesday, started to get busier closer to 8:30 though and by 8:40 the line was back to the door but they still served pretty quickly. They also have grab and go drinks, some iced coffees, breakfast/lunch sandwiches, yogurts, muffins, etc. Inside there's 3 4 person tables and then a wrap around seating/bar area with about 8-10 stools. Also outside seating with three 4-person tables and one 2-person table. Most everyone was taking to go though! But if you want a table for a meeting, suggest to get here before 8:30! Merch and ground coffee available too. Overall, modern coffee shop with options to work or meet for a meeting.
Staff is friendly and coffee slushie had real coffee flavor blasting out and the whip cream is a nice optional touch! The turkey croissant decent I wasn't like I gotta have it deal. Hours are a bit earlier than other places because there is a hotel next door. Besides a general history museum of the Heinz Center, the section is industrial and has decent parking that probably gets filled for the sports games and maybe the convention center as well. Decent area to park for the convention center if you can get a spot.
I was in Pittsburgh for 3 days and got coffee from La Prima 4 times...so it is safe to say that I loved it! It was located right next to our hotel, the AC Hotel, and they had such fresh and delicious coffee. The staff was super friendly and the line moved quickly when I was in there each time. I love finding and supporting local spots when I travel and this coffee shop did not disappoint!!
Cute coffee shop in downtown Pittsburgh. The barista was very nice and made an excellent iced caramel latte. My daughter got a blueberry muffin too and said it was delicious. They also had grab and go sandwiches and other drinks.
Love La Prima! Their espresso is the best. And it truly works. I love the location and the aesthetic here. It's definitely a must visit if you're in the strip district! I love their iced vanilla lattes.
I love going here for a few hours to get some work done. It's in a great location if you live downtown, and everything i've ordered has been tasty. I can't drink coffee, so I get a hot chocolate lol but it's still very good and my friends love their coffee. I also got their ham and swiss cheese scone which was the perfect lunch. I love the views and decor inside as well.
The space was very lovely and the staff was great, but the iced latte I received had way too much milk. Otherwise, I've had la prima espresso beans before and I've had better experiences. Also, it's almost impossible to park at this location with the museums next door. I prefer the one on Penn ave and 21st.
Had the Tanzanian coffee which was a nice blend. Staff were nice. The inside had a bit of a market food stand kind of vibe where the outside had a bit more personality. Convenient place to grab a tasty morning beverage. Slightly limited menu but has the basics for your morning needs
This coffee is good, the staff is great. The coffee shop is clean and relaxing. The price is higher, we got 2 drinks and spent 18+. It was definitely delicious and I would visit again, while on a trip but this definitely couldn't be my everyday coffee shop. We enjoyed grabbing coffee here, but the price surprised my husband and myself. I got an iced mocha and he got an ice dirty chai - both were great and made with care. read more
Great location if you're at convention and want a quick, good coffee that's a little more local! The latte was great, with a small but very good list of syrups and options. It is definitely a little pricier, but quality is there. The chocolate croissant was okay, a little hard but overall not bad. They didn't have a lot of food options, but for their drinks, it's pretty worth it. read more
2 years ago
La Prima Espresso in Pittsburgh was a little find right next to my hotel, which made it an easy stop to kick off the morning when I was visiting for a work trip. I got an iced latte with almond milk (my go to choice), and a ham and cheese croissant. You heat it up yourself in their little microwave, which I weirdly loved--something about that DIY moment just made it feel cozy and casual. And once it was warm? Perfection. The vibe inside is exactly what I look for in a coffee shop. Laid back, not too loud, and plenty of space to get work done. It's not trying too hard to be trendy, which I appreciate. Just good coffee, good pastries, and a good spot to either chill. If you're in Pittsburgh and need a caffeine fix or a quick bite, especially near downtown, definitely check this place out! read more
I rate every cafe through the lens of my favorite iced americano back in Madison. La Prima hits the mark. While I needed to added another two shots to get at my level, the quality of the bean and roast shines though with almost a chocolate undertone. Cute inside with seating both in and out. Solid find close to my hotel. read more
3 months ago
First visit to La Prima in Pittsburgh! This was the Smallman Street location near the Strip/Downtown Pittsburgh. I got a Nitro Cold brew with vanilla flavoring and almond milk and it was good. They don't have prices on the menu but mine was 6.47 for a 20oz (5.10 for coffee, .95 for flavor shot, and then .42 for Allegheny county tax). Quick service and staff were friendly. They weren't super busy when I went around 8:15 on a Tuesday, started to get busier closer to 8:30 though and by 8:40 the line was back to the door but they still served pretty quickly. They also have grab and go drinks, some iced coffees, breakfast/lunch sandwiches, yogurts, muffins, etc. Inside there's 3 4 person tables and then a wrap around seating/bar area with about 8-10 stools. Also outside seating with three 4-person tables and one 2-person table. Most everyone was taking to go though! But if you want a table for a meeting, suggest to get here before 8:30! Merch and ground coffee available too. Overall, modern coffee shop with options to work or meet for a meeting. read more
6 months ago
2 years ago
Staff is friendly and coffee slushie had real coffee flavor blasting out and the whip cream is a nice optional touch! The turkey croissant decent I wasn't like I gotta have it deal. Hours are a bit earlier than other places because there is a hotel next door. Besides a general history museum of the Heinz Center, the section is industrial and has decent parking that probably gets filled for the sports games and maybe the convention center as well. Decent area to park for the convention center if you can get a spot. read more
I was in Pittsburgh for 3 days and got coffee from La Prima 4 times...so it is safe to say that I loved it! It was located right next to our hotel, the AC Hotel, and they had such fresh and delicious coffee. The staff was super friendly and the line moved quickly when I was in there each time. I love finding and supporting local spots when I travel and this coffee shop did not disappoint!! read more
Cute coffee shop in downtown Pittsburgh. The barista was very nice and made an excellent iced caramel latte. My daughter got a blueberry muffin too and said it was delicious. They also had grab and go sandwiches and other drinks. read more
4 years ago
Love La Prima! Their espresso is the best. And it truly works. I love the location and the aesthetic here. It's definitely a must visit if you're in the strip district! I love their iced vanilla lattes. read more
I love going here for a few hours to get some work done. It's in a great location if you live downtown, and everything i've ordered has been tasty. I can't drink coffee, so I get a hot chocolate lol but it's still very good and my friends love their coffee. I also got their ham and swiss cheese scone which was the perfect lunch. I love the views and decor inside as well. read more
1 year ago
1 year ago
The space was very lovely and the staff was great, but the iced latte I received had way too much milk. Otherwise, I've had la prima espresso beans before and I've had better experiences. Also, it's almost impossible to park at this location with the museums next door. I prefer the one on Penn ave and 21st. read more
Had the Tanzanian coffee which was a nice blend. Staff were nice. The inside had a bit of a market food stand kind of vibe where the outside had a bit more personality. Convenient place to grab a tasty morning beverage. Slightly limited menu but has the basics for your morning needs read more
3 years ago
Delicious espresso and fast service! I had a lavender oat milk latte today and overall it was good. I wasn't asked what size I wanted so I received a 20 oz. I was a bit surprised that a 20 oz iced latte has two small shots of espresso. It was mostly milk and I didn't love that. I couldn't taste much of the espresso or the lavender syrup. Next time I would ask for a smaller size with two shots instead if possible. The staff was super busy so I don't blame them for not asking about size but maybe in the future they should be a bit more communicative on the sizes of their drinks and numbers of shots up front. read more
1 year ago
I stopped by here earlier today with my wife for our morning coffee. Every Sunday we try to hit up different local coffee shops and on this day it happened to be this location of La Prima. It's located right on Smallman and 11th Street at what I would consider to be the gateway to the strip district and this was actually my second time having coffee from here but first time going inside. The inside was bigger and brighter than I imagined with windows wrapping around the outside and plenty of seating. There was also a refrigerator space with grab and go food as well as a pastry display case on top of the counter. For our coffees on this morning I went with a 16 oz latte while my wife went with a 12 oz Valentine's Day special of cinnamon mocha. Then the pastries also looked good and so we ordered a ham and cheese croissant as well as an almond croissant to share. Within a few minutes we had all of our food and were on our way. The coffee itself here ended up being quite good in my opinion. There was a good ratio of coffee to milk and just a touch of bitterness which worked perfectly against the milk. My wife also really enjoyed her cinnamon mocha. The pastries here also ended up being quite good. The ham and cheese croissant, while a bit light on the ham and cheese interior, was flaky and delicious, especially with the herb topping on it. Then our almond croissant looked a bit dark, even for a croissant. However it still tasted good and the almond filling in the middle was sweet and tasty. The bottom line for me is that I would stop by here again in the future. My wife and I both enjoyed our pastries and our coffee and it's convenient enough, even if the parking for it isn't. read more
Friendly staff, had an iced coffee two days in a row before & after jury duty. Was hoping for a bagel in the afternoon but they close by 3 & apparently turn off the toaster and hour before closing time so I was offered un-toasted which I declined. They have outside tables with a chain around them & they also kick you off the patio & lock that area up. So I was kinda bummed to not get my bagel, sit down on a beautiful day outside & then be warned I only had 10 minutes to sit there. I don't frequent downtown but this is obviously a popular coffee stop for business people & hotel guests on a busy corner near the Strip. read more
Start your trip to the trip with a stop at La Prima Coffee to get you going. My dad introduced us to this sweet spot, and we don't ever miss it when we are in town. The ambiance is a cute little coffee shop with locals buzzing about. There are tall tables to enjoy your coffee inside or street side ones to take in the city. The staff is always friendly and make a great cup. Be sure to grab a pastry next door to accompany your drink! read more
Super cute coffee shop with impeccable vibes and delicious coffee. We happened to stumble across this place when we were waiting for our brunch reservation, and were really in need of a cup of coffee. I am utterly obsessed with the wooden structure that they have inside of the store, and luckily their coffee held up equally well. I got a cold brew with oat milk and a pump of lavender syrup, which was so delicious. The milk was very creamy and complemented the cold brew perfectly: I would love to know what they use as their oat milk. There was another patron in there studying at the counter, and I think this would be an excellent place to get some work done. read more
3 years ago
Just found my new favorite coffee shop in Pittsburgh. So glad we found this hidden gem. I ordered a caramel latte and this was one of the best tasting coffees I've had. My gf ordered a chai tea latte and she loved it as well. We came back the next day for more! If you are in the area, and looking for a cool spot with a great vibe..come to La Primas. They provided great service as well. A+ read more
2 years ago
4 years ago
Nice to find more and more local coffee shops around town especially this place. Nice hidden gem.. well the client is mostly Pittsburgh CAPA students getting there morning buzz before school starts in the morning. But still getting other people from around the area. read more
4 years ago
If you're looking for a nice Italian cafe, this is the place for you! I ordered macchiato and it was sooo good! I have heard that the espresso is a masterpiece. I'll try it next time! One of the best places in Pittsburgh to get good coffee! I recommend! read more
5 years ago
Adorable coffee shop down the street from our hotel. Clean, modern decor. Cold brew and espresso were both great. Unfortunately we were only in town for one day otherwise this would be our go-to spot! read more
3 years ago
Best coffee in the city. Great service, the line is long but moves quickly. The best part of waiting is listening to the regulars who sit out front! read more
3 years ago
3 years ago
This location is so cute! I love the inside the original location is always busy I only been to this location twice and it was slow when I went and got my coffee right away and of course it's super delicious this is a perfect place to do any work if you need to! read more
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