On a Sunday morning in July, I made a visit to Fig Tree Coffee for a coffee drink. I found myself…read morein the Crafton area, and wanted to visit a local shop. Fig Tree Coffee is a newer coffee shop located in Crafton, right by the elementary school. They serve hot coffee, iced coffee, espresso drinks, tea, chai, and more. In addition to drinks, there are some food options available, along with gift-type items. Directly in front of the building, there is street parking available. There is also a private lot located to the left of the entrance for the entire building. The signage in the windows identifying the business makes it easy to locate. Fig Tree is truly a community coffee shop. It has plenty of seating, and proudly displays pieces of the community it serves. They have a bulletin board with local businesses, community events, and other information. Patrons seem to get their items and utilize the space to hang out and socialize. It is nice to see a place like this being utilized as intended! I stopped here around 8:45 AM, and it was not too crowded. There were a few other patrons in the building and in line ahead of me, but I only had to wait a few minutes to order my drink. It can be sort of overwhelming to try and order here, since the menu is so bare and there are not a ton of "special" drinks advertised. However, the baristas and staff will make anything you really are wanting, so I would not worry about this! They have different flavorings and combinations, you just need to ask or make a combination that you want to try when ordering. The barista that helped me on this visit was lovely. I was not exactly sure what I wanted, so I asked what she typically would order or make for herself. She ended up making me that exact drink in a 16 OZ Iced Drink. I enjoyed getting to try something different that I would not have picked for myself! Service was quick. I was in and out with my coffee in about 7 minutes, and that included waiting in line and taking a minute to order. The prices here are reasonable, and in line with what other local coffee shops are charging for similar products. They do accept both cash and card here, just FYI. I did not purchase any food or pastries, but the coffee prices were right in line with expectations. The vibe of this place is very cool, with a true community cafe feel. I love that they highlight their community. Not only with the people and events, but they even with a wall of Polaroids of the dogs that visit the shop! I even had a dog in line in front of me, so they are dog-friendly here. I give Fig Tree Coffee a positive review, and do recommend giving the shop a try if you find yourself in Crafton or the West End. It is a newer shop, but already has great ambiance and community presence. The staff are friendly, drinks are tasty, it is dog-friendly, and it is a great space to hang out or get some work done. I look forward to future visits to Fig Tree when I find myself in the area.

An amazing local cafe!…read more Im already in love and haven't got to try my food yet. The honey latte with cinnamon has won my heart. A great balance of flavor to coffee so I don't feel like I'm sucking down a bunch of sugar and #$!% Brian was working the counter and got a last minute rush of kids and faculty but he got them in and out quickly with a smile on his face. Place has a great vibe and loved the outside tables to sit and drink while the neighborhood passes you by! I can't wait to be back and I haven't even left yet!

Super friendly and fast service. We tried a variety of the seasonal fall drinks that were…read morewonderful. A few people in our group had breakfast sandwiches that received rave reviews. There was a lot of indoor and outdoor seating which was nice.

Really cute cafe with a nice outdoor seating area, definitely a good neighborhood coffee spot!…read more They have fun seasonal drinks and flavors, and the staff was very nice, plus a warm atmosphere with most people reading or doing work quietly. The sausage egg and cheese wrap was pretty good, but I thought it was really small for the price, the coffee was very good though, would definitely come back to try their seasonal drinks!

Really really pleasant staff, wonderful confections including Chocolate Chip Pumpkin bread and…read morePecan Bars! Usually one of the first breakfast places i visit upon returning to the 'burgh. The coffee shop was buzzing at 9:15 am this Wednesday June morning

I went on a Sunday afternoon, and it was not that busy. I ordered their plain iced latte with very…read morelittle ice and it was made to perfection. As I waited for my drink, I walked and looked around the store. They had cute artwork and a calming vibe, so if you want a place with plenty of street parking (but it could be difficult during popular times), efficient service, plenty of seating, tasty coffee, and a welcoming vibe, this is the place for you!

Wow what a lovely new cafe, one of my new favs!…read more The pistachio latte is rightfully the most popular, with actual pistachio in it and a great flavor too. The simit was also delicious and fluffy with the broken egg, it was perfect. Definitely will be coming back to try the pistachio croissant or the cakes. It's a great vibe, with cozy chair and decor. I'm really excited they opened and would recommend!

Cafe Vivella is a small, family-owned restaurant that serves coffees, teas, pastries, toasts,…read moresandwiches, omelettes, and more. My husband and I ate one lunch here. An employee promptly took our order. We sat at a table of our choosing. Several minutes later, employees brought our drinks and food to us. Here are my ratings for what we ate: Pistachio Croissant - 4.5 stars - This croissant was a large size and was covered in pistachio pieces and icing. Note that my receipt says a price of $7, although their website and restaurant menu says $6.50. Turkish Black Tea - 4 stars - This tea tasted rich and slightly bitter. Moroccan Tea - 5 stars - I first encountered Moroccan tea last year when I vacationed in Morocco. This tea tasted similarly minty and sweet. Iced Chai Latte - 3 stars - My husband ordered this drink. It was not bad, but he said that he did not like the flavor or the grittiness. The total price was $19 plus tax and tip.

Kat's Coffee House is a local, family-owned cat-themed coffee shop. It serves beverages (e.g.,…read morecoffees, espressos, mochas, lattes, teas, hot chocolates, and smoothies) and foods (e.g., bagels, wraps, sandwiches, cookies, muffins, scones, and Penn State ice cream). I was a customer here one time. I loved the cat-themed wall art, serving plate, sponges, and stickers. An employee politely took my order and payment and then handed over my foods and drink. Many indoor tables and chairs were available. Here are my ratings for what I ate: Chai Latte - 5 stars Cat Sugar Cookie - 4.5 stars Chocolate-chip Cookie - 4.5 stars Penn State Peanut-butter Swirl Ice Cream - 5 stars (My husband and I were undergrads at PSU, and I really liked the flavor of this ice cream.) The total price was $21 plus tax and a tip.

Really cute cafe with pretty good food options and an amazing variety of coffee flavors!…read more The vibe was great, with cozy seating and fun decorations, definitely a big after school hand out area so be prepared for some noise, but nice to chat or do work at. The coffee was great, and the baristas had a ton of fun flavors and specials too. The chocolate chip cookie was okay, not a must get, but I did love that they offered to warm it up. Overall lovely cafe that's open later and a nice spot to grab a drink and hang out

Great smoothies & coffee drinks. Friendly service. They…read morealso have baked goodies. Nice location.

Their menu has a lot of variety with different syrups for the coffees. They also have a lot of…read morebakery items that look really good. One thing they didn't have was donuts, but still an overall good experience. Coffee was bomb.

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.

What an absolute joy to have an independent, family-owned coffee shop in this part of town! This is…read moreone of several new additions to this stretch of Brownsville above Brentwood Towne Square. I met up with someone here today and the interior is bright and welcoming. I noticed a couple of small exterior tables outside the café for nice weather, too. The people are so kind. They have an assortment of delicious looking pastries like croissants, muffins and donuts. Most importantly the drinks are delicious. Housemade syrups and they had about five seasonal specials of both lattes and Matchas! I had a double pistachio Matcha and when I asked about it they told me how they make the syrup and the foam and my goodness it was amazing. I will be stopping by here frequently!

2nd time stopping by, first time was a couple months ago but they're still doing well! Still cute…read moreand clean inside, and staff is once again super nice as well :) I'd come all the time if I lived a bit closer. And of course, the drinks and treats are great