This was our go to spot during Covid when we lived in the Mexican war streets. We'd order an oat…read moremilk iced latte and it quickly became our addiction. The space is warm and inviting, but not a ton of seating so definitely arrive early. This is how a Neighborhood coffee shop should feel. Mr Rogers would be proud.

I used to frequent this coffee shop when i lived on the North Side, and it's still one of my…read morefavorite spots to visit whenever I'm in the area. Their lattes are consistently amazing, and they have plenty of great seating, whether you want to stay and relax or get some work done. One of my favorite things about this place is its location. Right across the street is a charming community garden where you can sit, enjoy the beautiful flowers, and do a little people watching. It's the perfect spot to slow down and enjoy a great cup of coffee.

First visit to La Prima in Pittsburgh! This was the Smallman Street location near the…read moreStrip/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.

The area is kinda sketchy and I don't feel safe so unfortunately I will not be back. It's sad there…read moreis no real security for those of us who live or work around here.

Awesome coffee shop tucked away near the river. I recommend stopping by and giving them a try!read more

Cool vintage mechanical vibe. Has a few outdoor tables and indoor. Indoor space could've been…read moreutilized better. There's a huge open area in the middle of the café with no chairs or tables. Not exactly the best place to work or study, not many outlets or table level chairs. Service was kind of friendly though and fast. Finding parking in the area might be trouble as the municipal court are right across the street and a lot of street parking is reserved for permit cars.

Coffee is americas past time. Well maybe not quite. But maybe it should. I love coffee and I love…read moretrying new flavors out. Along with new coffee shops. The staff here walked me through their menu. My drink was delicious. And I'll be sure to. One back again. The decor was cool and this place was very clean. I was glad I stopped in.

I feel very mixed about this coffee shop. We set out to find a coffee shop where we could sit down…read moreand enjoy a coffee. After walking around the neighborhood, this one had seating, so we went inside. First, I'll say the coffee we tried was pretty good - a cappuccino and a brown sugar cinnamon latte. The barista asked "for here or to go" and the drinks still came in a paper cup anyway despite us saying "for here". I really enjoy having a coffee in an actual glass/mug when I say "for here". The ambiance was a bit confusing... not really sure what they were going for in the space, things were a bit choppy and thrown together. Kinda felt like you were in someone's garage with cluttered items on rickety shelves behind the counter. Our barista was very nice, but an awkward moment occurred when they were ringing us up - barista asked for a tip but then told us not to put the tip on the credit card because the owner steals from them. We felt this was a little uncomfortable and gave some unwelcoming energy. We also tried a Nutella croissant, which was very good! I think this shop has a lot of potential with some changes to service and decor.

This place was poppin but so was the iced vanilla latte. There's no seating inside and I didn't…read morelike how there's nowhere that lists possible seasonal drinks or just syrups in general and i felt bad asking cause of the line but hey this is a damn good vanilla latte. I can feel my headache going away as I sip it. Oh also $8 was kinda pricey imo but I guess you're paying for the name

Best coffee in Pittsburgh! I stop here every time I come to visit because I can count on a quality…read moreno-frills cup of Joe! I love the authentic Italian vibes at La Prima where it's all about the quality of the coffee. It also has an awesome atmosphere without even trying. Their whole team is great but Daniel is hands down the best barista in town!

Great food! Awesome service and the ambiance is best described as the neighborhood's common ground…read morewhere everyone knows everyone. The tartare provides the perfect balance of fresh and savory. Pistachio cake dessert is a must try.

LOVED our dinner at this place…read more We came here for dinner while visiting Pittsburgh. The first thing that struck me was the interior decor. Very industrial and moody with an open kitchen/preparation area that adds some intrigue. I do like to see the happenings of what's going on as someone with zero attention span. Service was excellent. George was fantastic. He kept a close eye on us without being overbearing. He anticipated what we might need so we didn't spend one second waiting to order anything. The menu is not endless or overwhelming which, presumably, allows them to focus on the items that are listed. I have decision panic so it was kinda nice to have less things to choose from. They asked if there were any allergies or dietary restrictions so I mentioned my vegetarianism. George went through the menu and pointed out the vegetarian options including what seems like it is vegetarian but isn't. They had TWO vegetarian entree options and fortunately the non-mushroom one was something I probably would have ordered anyway: pesto with walnuts, arugula, and a very generous amount of grated cheese. To start, I ordered the Brussels sprouts whichc I was warned had fish sauce. This was fine but nothing that blew me away. GF, on the other hand, loved this. GF ordered the wedge which was brought to our attention as vegetarian with the bacon on the side, which was her request. We ended up sharing both, a large part of that was because hers came out first and I couldn't wait but I'm so glad because the wege was FANTASTIC. The dressing? holy fuck pure ecastasy. The wedge was more like a filet shape which was much easier to eat. Who decided on the wedge shape anyway? The lettuce was so fresh and crisp and went wonderfully with that orgasmic dressing and breadcrumbs. Back to my pasta. Also delectable. Noodles were al dente. The sauce was creamy and packed that pesto umami flavor. The walnuts were a really nice contrast in texture. Everything about it absolutely fucking slapped. GF ordered the mushroom entree which came served on a bed of barley which, don't mind if I do, had a few forkfuls to "sample" for "my review". Again, so fucking good. Because it was my birthday, George provided a dessert (yuzu maybe?) that was served inside a meringue-esque igloo, creamy perfect balance of sweet and tart custard with some berry business underneath. Wonderful. I almost forgot their spectacular cocktails! Holy shit, literally they have a CORN CHIP cocktail that I could not pass up. It comes with two massive cornchips on top of a flavored foam. When you bring the glass up to sip, the cornchips are right in front of your nose and their aroma sets the stage for the drink which was STRONG. It wasn't as corn chip forward as I expected but I understand that flavor is probaly hard to create. For my second drink, I ordered the blue one which was refreshing, light, and really good. GF ordered a spritz which was gorgeous "it was good". For second round, I picked out some uranium thing that was very cucumbery, GF says, "it was good". I just read it outloud to her. "it's true!" Fantastic meal at a great place.

I've been to a few De Fer locations, and the Strip District spot is definitely the busiest. We went…read moreon a Saturday for the breakfast sandwiches, which my husband loved, while I had a biscuit with strawberry jam that was delicious. I also ordered an iced London Fog and picked up a bag of decaf beans. The wait was about 30 minutes total, but they had a shelf of books that kept my toddler entertained. Great food, drinks, and a nice family-friendly touch!

First time! The place was very busy but still seemed to be seating options available. For the…read morelocation and time of day on weekend, that's phenomenal! The service itself, despite the line, was really quick too! Very casual vibe and lots to look at. Seems like a good place for a social hangout or get some work done! I got the peach crumble cold brew which was a little watered down for my taste but the peach flavor was good. The English muffin with the chive (add butter and jam) was delicious!

This is a nice-enough coffee shop in the Omni William Penn Hotel. The dining area is reasonably…read morespacious, comfortable and relaxing. But if I am to be brutally honest, the shop overall is really not particularly special. This is why the 3-star rating. There's nothing wrong with it. It just does not stand out. The coffee was fine, maybe even a bit above average. The food selection was quick-bite in nature and rather work-a-day. I also thought it was a bit expensive as my large brewed coffee was over $6 and there was a tip solicited on top. The service was fine, but there's not much opportunity to go above and beyond when drawing coffee from an urn. They do get a thumbs-up for serving Peets coffee, but otherwise this was essentially a standard spot. It probably works better, and is designed for, those staying at the William Penn rather than those coming in off the street.

Unfortunately I cannot tell you how their coffee is, as I finally went to have some when I checked…read moreout at 3pm and they closed at 2pm! But I can tell you I popped in twice and staff was super nice! They do have food and drink... some grab and go, some to be made. There is seating. There are souvenirs to buy.

Just stop by on a Saturday morning. Found parking in front of the storage lots and burger place …read more Entrance to Dynamic via outdoor stairs or elevator. The barista was friendly and so knowledgeable about the beans dynamic had roasted, as well as another vendor they featured on their shelves. 2 types of Gesha beans available for purchase but also affordable drips and espressos. I was on a search for a flavor profile similar to my current favorite. ( a co-fermented mango Castillo) . He offered a peach cold brew and explained the details behind how it was made. A few tables available inside to do work at but plenty of tables in an adjoining workspace. I definitely recommend a visit for a tasty brew and to support Mr. Delgado's expert work.

Cute little coffee shop and in a great area to hangout and enjoy. Loved the rustic feel & ample…read morespace to work or enjoy time with friends. Loved that they are wanting to "teach" people about where the coffee comes from and how they prepare it to make it into your cup. Staff was friendly & efficient.

my wife and i went in for a little vegan sweet treat but left with a fantastic story of horrible…read morecustomer and amazing customer service. when an entitled customer came in expecting to buy a full cake day of, the employee was kind, polite, knowledgeable, and apologetic that the bakery does not provide whole cakes day of due to staffing. despite push back, she never got rude or frustrated. she provided them with a slice of the cake and finished the interaction with continued empathy. we were next in line and even then, she remained light hearted and positive. she provided amazing service to us and we got to talk about the arrogance and narcissism that some people carry over the best vegan cake and iced tea. for the woman who gave this small business a hard time, because it's apparent you frequent Yelp, if you are hosting a lot of people and driving almost an hour to a bakery: it helps to call ahead and confirm availability as well as planning ahead appropriately for large parties. don't expect customers to take your side and try walking with less entitlement.

This is a decently popular, somewhat upscale cake and sweet shop. I decided to give it a try and…read morejust taste one of their classic frosted brownie. It was alright. Honestly nothing too special, and quite a bit more expensive than at other places in the city and in the area. The frosting was pretty good, pretty rich, but the brownie itself was fairly dry. Nothing really special about it. Portion was pretty good though. I may come back to try a few other items, but I just didn't find this place all that special.