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Mechanic Coffee

4.2 (66 reviews)
InexpensiveCoffee & Tea
Closed 7:00 am - 4:00 pm

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Outdoor seating
Good for working

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Tito K.

I won a friendly bet with a buddy at work on the Leechburg vs Clairton Game. The loser of the bet had to buy the winner a cup of coffee during the week. I won the bet and was told I would be getting a coffee from Mechanic Coffee in Verona. I got a vanilla hot. It was good and tasted fresh. I enjoyed the coffee, but the sweet taste of winning the bet was even better!

Cassandra's F.

Stopped in this cute little Shop for a quick drink and the cookies just spoke to me.. z staff was super nice

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Bjorn t.

Former Penn Hills resident from the early 90's to early aughts. If you would've told me a place like this would open up in Penn Hills/Verona, I would've told you you were losing your mind. Delicious coffee, solid espresso pulls, and a really vibrant, never ending stream of fun locals and familiar faces coming in throughout the day. I will say that their pastries are a bit meh, which seems to be due to living so far away from a lot of popular bakery routes. But other than that, this is a standout shop and I can't wait to come back.

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George M.

The coffee is really great and an excellent, cool art neighborhood vibe in Verona. Little small for working on a computer for hours unless it's nice outside but excellent space for coffee.

Yiying X.

Not the first time and definitely not the last one! They have a small yet cool storefront, I like it! Got a iced latte with almond milk this time and it was delicious. I think it has a rather sour than bitter type of flavor (don't quote me on this, I'm not an expert by any means ) They also have a fridge of canned nitro cold brew, and they are no joke! It's a little pricy ($5 each I believe), but worth it. Check them out if you love nitro ones as I do ;)

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Nina B.

Cutest coffee shop! Everyone in here was so nice and welcoming. We had vanilla lattes that were fabulous. We saw they had several baked goods and burritos . I loved the cute local things you could pick up as well. Definitely will be back.

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Lauren G.

Cute & modern coffee shop right on the main strip in Verona. Street parking and your typical prices. We had the cold brew and nitro cold brew, about $5.50 each, they were good but a little on the strong side. They do have cans of the nitro you can buy to go as well!

Cold Brew

Highly recommend. Great coffee with a cool atmosphere. Service was excellent. Will definitely be back next time I visit.

My iced macchiato turned "latte"
Cora L.

I was excited to try this place after working in the area for years and hearing about it. I was thoroughly disappointed. First thing that caught me off guard was the menu seemed basic yet confusing. I was unsure how to order since there was no specific place saying iced or hot options (flavors on a smaller less obvious 8x10 menu) I went with a basic iced macchiato with sugar free caramel which gravely confused the barista. Her response seemed pretentious and made me feel uncomfortable like I did something wrong. She was like "are you looking for like a Starbucks type caramel drink I'm just trying to figure out what you want since macchiato drinks have steamed milk and two shots of espresso?" I was confused why it was difficult to make that iced which is an easy swap for frothed or cold milk...anyways she had to call another lady over who proceeded to tell me "how we do things here are more basic." I ended up with a latte instead which was their suggestion (like I didn't know what I wanted) and I was already embarrassed by this point so I agreed to their suggestions even though I wanted a layered iced macchiato. I literally ordered the 3rd thing on the menu iced it wasn't difficult and I get macchiatos this way everywhere I go; even smaller coffee shops. I felt like I was in an episode of Portlandia and I didn't care for what their "moto" was and their responses made me feel like I was a phony in a business full of coffee purists, what a pretentious type of vibe. Also there was no seating! Three seats all occupied by regulars pounding away on their Mac books, 3 standing tables with no seats, with one women standing up on her Mac book. I'm sorry if all your other clientele are doing sit down activities it might be an indication that people want to sit. I stood there, several months pregnant embarrassed and over heated with no where to put my jacket I stood for about 3 minutes trying to give it a chance but I told my husband I needed to go. I just wanted to have a chat with my husband and relax for 5 minutes but it was so sterile. Also the coffee was so incredibly bitter and sour :( I won't be back but hey they have decent branding and merchandising however; no stand out visuals or vibrancy. Their atmosphere is as boring as their coffees and they are purposefully eliminating a whole selection of people by not offering basic accommodations.

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James D.

This place is great! Great equipment, great coffee, and great baristas. One unique thing about this shop is that they sell home brewing equipment which is neat because you are buying from experts who know how to work the equipment. Not a lot of space inside, but a cool shop and nice sidewalk seating outdoors.

Nathan M.

Coffee hit very good the overall service was nice little slow but we worked through it a lot of people in a small space but definitely a good local hangout

Jamie A.

Granted we showed up 20 minutes before closing, we were not offered chai tea that had been offered with coffee passport and noted in previous yelp reviews. We also were not told the WiFi password because it was 10 minutes until closing. This was probably why the tea took more than 5 minutes to make and served in a very small cup. The latte was ok.

Almond milk chai
Rain R.

A cute hidden gem in Verona! Located off the main road by the train tracks, it took me an awkwardly long time to know it was there. It is a smaller place and very simple and clean decor. I ordered my usual favorite, a soy chai latte. This time, I asked for almond milk (which was organic) as sometimes I've noticed it's creamier. Lightly sweet, it had a very pleasant spiced taste without being overbearing. The barista decorated the top with a star made of spice (cinnamon maybe?) which I thought was really cute! I loved it and will come back.

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Coffee was great!! We come here every time we visit pgh and we love it. I would def rec going there.

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This place is reasonably priced but I can't say it's terribly exciting. If it's just coffee you're after look jo further.

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Fast friendly and no frills...serious coffee for serious coffee lovers. Plain and simple like coffee ought to be.

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Curbside on the Run

Curbside on the Run

4.7(261 reviews)
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I have been looking forward to visiting Curbside on the Run for months! The minute I stepped into…read moretheir space, I felt at home. Such sweet people that truly love and care about the food and drink they are serving. I got the Vampire Slayer on a croissant. This is a top 10 bite of Pittsburgh for me. If I had Synesthesia, I would be seeing an explosion of color and hearing angels sing for every bite! Best breakfast sandwich I've had in my life and big enough to feed you for breakfast lunch AND dinner. I also got the Sunday Brunch latte because I am a sucker for banana cold foam. 10/10, I cannot wait to come back.

Are you freaking kidding me!?! Can someone please pinch me?!? Thank God I do not live closer to…read morethis place bc I would be broke and fat but I sure would be happy. As always, this is a staple for my first stop while home visiting. The parking was rough and I sure hope something gets figured out but if I have to drive around for 20 min until someone moves, I'll do it! Especially for what's inside. I picked up 2 cold brews for my bff, banana pudding for my pops and for me a cookie butter pudding (I think) for myself. To top it off I picked up a banana smores iced latte. No wonder this place is a diamond in the rough. I have never and I mean never had anything bad here. And it def put a smile on my face that the owner knew who I was and knows my love for her business. Please do yourself a favor and go here. Take a day drive and try it out. I promise you - you will not be disappointed.

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Breakfast sandwich--cheddar cheese, scrambled eggs, and bacon on an English muffin

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The Lot at Edgewater

3.8(340 reviews)
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The Lot continues to be one of our favorite restaurants, and every visit reminds us why we keep…read morecoming back. The outdoor patio is truly special year-round--whether it's a beautiful summer evening or a chilly winter night, the fireplace tables and cozy outdoor furniture create the perfect atmosphere. The food was exceptional as always. I ordered the chicken parmesan topped with fresh mozzarella, and it was absolutely delicious. We also added a crab cake, which was flavorful and perfectly prepared. My husband's steak was cooked exactly as ordered and seasoned to perfection. Even though we were full, we decided to splurge on dessert, and it was the perfect ending to a fantastic meal. What keeps us returning is the consistency. The food, service, and overall experience are always top-notch. It's rare to find a restaurant that maintains this level of quality visit after visit. We love The Lot and look forward to many more meals there in the future.

Not for me. I,…read morepersonally, will not be back. I had the steak and my husband had the burger both of which were fine at best. My mom and dad had the lamb which they raved about and said was very good. We shared the shrimp macaroni and cheese, and it had a very overwhelming flavor of egg. It was offputting. We did a side of potatoes and I did not like them. It's a cute restaurant in a cool location but the food takes absolutely forever and the menu is limited. Service was lovely. That's really where they got their stars. I just cannot emphasize enough that everything moves very, very slow slowly here.

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