There's pros and cons to this place: Pros: Super spacious, plenty of seating, and a quiet area in the back for quiet studying! Location is also right in the heart of Shadyside and near a ton of shops. Cons: Unfortunately, drinks are rather mid. The oat latte I had was grainy and felt as I were drinking a cup of blended oatmeal. I've also tried their white mocha, which isn't bad but a touch too sweet. read more

I love spending an afternoon in shadyside and walking along walnut st. This is a great place to grab a coffee or sit and work/study as there's a ton of seating for both individuals and groups. The coffee is decent, I went with a caramel frozaccino which was super refreshing on a hot day. I wanted a snack too so got a cinnamon roll which was a little dissapointing, average at best. Service was a plus, the bag from my cinnamon roll got the table I was working at sticky and I didn't want to get it on my computer so asked for a wet towel or something to clean it quick and instead the guy I had asked just came and cleaned it for me instead which I appreciated. read more

The Coffee Tree Roasters - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Where this cafe shines is that it's a large space and a favorite spot to do some work with pretty good coffee and a wide variety of snacks. I especially love when they open the space up with their outdoor seating, lots of space available for mostly students to come and do work in a homey environment. The coffee was a bit cold, but I liked their dark roast. I have tried their specialty lattes and have found them to be okay, not really worth getting again. I truly enjoyed their pecan roll, but all their pastries are pretty solid, especially love that they come from a variety of other local businesses. I think it's not my go to for coffee in the area but pretty reliable for a pastry and one of the easiest places to find a seat to study/do work. read more

The Coffee Tree Roasters - Coffee Pecan Roll - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

I thought the drinks were good. Ample seating. Service was fine, and there wasn't a long line. read more

The Coffee Tree Roasters - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Found a new favorite cafe as I'm new to town. Been here twice in one week. First visit was to try their latte which I ordered iced as it was in the afternoon. Loved their iced latte. They have three sugar-free flavors: vanilla, caramel, and hazelnut. Next visit was on a very cold Saturday morning to try Oram's donuts. Those donuts are huge and very flavorful. Got here early to get our choice of the selection. The case was filled with donuts, cinnamon rolls, bear claws, and more. I chose a filled donut with chocolate icing and hubby got a jelly filled donut. Both are very good. Love the friendly, quick service from the employees. They never rush you and are so kind. There is a main level dining area and an upper area (3-4 steps or a lift) with plenty of small tables and chairs, upholstered chairs with tables, and an enclosed room for serious studying. WiFi. Restrooms. They have what you need to relax, meet friends, or study. read more

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I'm going to be honest...the coffee here is not good and I would not come here if I just wanted coffee. The lemonade also tasted a little bit like what I imagine cat pee would taste like. HOWEVER, this is a good study spot. I recently went when it was snowing outside (and a guy playing the clarinet was in front of the shop) and it was a very cozy and warm vibe. The wifi is not good at all so you'll have to use a hot spot, but there are lots of people studying here so it's a good working environment. There are a few outlets, lots of tables, and pastries if you need a little study fuel. Overall, I'd definitely come back to study here sometime. read more

The Coffee Tree Roasters - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

The food was okay, my egg sandwich was cold in the middle but would've tasted fine if it was cooked all the way through. The inside is cute and nice to do work in, love when the weathers warm enough to have the large window open. The service has been very iffy as of lately, the last few times I have gone the longer haired cashier seemed very dismissive and does not care to really interact with the customers. When ordering your coffee/drink after they put in the order instead of waiting to see if you're gonna order something else they simply just walk away and put up the payment screen. I understand working a service job is very tiring but it gets to a certain point where if you don't want to work a job interacting with people all day, then just quit. read more

Love this spot. Coffee never disappoints and service is great. love that they offer Wifi to be able to get some work done in there read more

The Coffee Tree Roasters - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

I ordered a fruit smoothie there but I'm disappointed because it's not made of real fruit juice. The place is spacious and people who work there are very nice. read more

The Coffee Tree Roasters - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Love that I actually had no idea where I was because there's literally no branding at all....got the vanilla cold brew. Smooth and tast. Would recommend if in the area instead of Starbucks. It was $5.61. Very spacious cozy place to chill with comfy seating and tables to do work. When you go further back kinda looks like a creepy Panera...but there's a quiet room. I will def come again. Idk where you would park if not local tho. read more

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A very popular cafe and study spot with lots of space and even a quiet study room. Right in the heart of Walnut St. in Shadyside so very visible. While the coffee is average, I so appreciated their Spring seasonal decorations of tissue paper flowers they have hanging from the ceiling. They were all so beautiful and realistic! I was told the owner did them, so credit to her. read more

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Great atmosphere, coffee wasn't impressive. Employees were nice but not very welcoming. Overall, a great shop if you value aesthetics, study space, or transactional service. read more

NICE COFFEE SHOP IN SHADYSIDE. The coffee tree Roasters is right off the main strip. And offers quite a bit of seating for work, studying, or just people watching while enjoying your latte! I got a matcha latte and was impressed with all the different milk options. I went with Pistachio milk in my matcha latte and thoroughly enjoyed the ambience of the busy shop. This place does get packed on the weekends so be sure to tip your baristas well and be patient when waiting in line for a drink or table. Enjoy! read more

The Coffee Tree Roasters - Matcha latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Drinks keep missing. Still studyable. Somewhat loud at times. But drinks miss man its tough.

Always a cool hangout whether it's for a run group or remote work. Ice coffee is pretty great. Very friendly service almost every time I have been. Outside chairs are great for people watching in the city. read more

The Coffee Tree Roasters - Outdoor tables on walnut street - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

The cups disintegrate shortly after you get them- spilling coffee into your car and on white pants. read more

The Coffee Tree Roasters - Coffee stains- I'll add my cup holder full of coffee when I get in the car too... - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Such a cute coffee shop! I decided to come here for a coffee break after shopping around Shadyside. It has a cute vibe with lots of seating. I ordered a small oat milk cappuccino and a flax seed bar. I enjoyed the cappuccino, but I felt like the espresso could have been a richer flavor. I tasted more oat milk than coffee, which I thought was strange for a cappuccino. But it was still enjoyable! The flax seed bar was a nice, homemade pick me up. I loved supporting this local coffee shop today! If I lived in the area, I would definitely be a regular here. It is a great place to grab a coffee with friends or bring your laptop and get some work done. read more

The Coffee Tree Roasters - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Customer service. Manager refused to help me with half and half . Manager denied me the half and half I requested and got irate with me. I think it was a reasonable request. read more

Nestled right before the Sephora sign and the card game shop, this is a very popular spot in late morning weekends. Despite nearly every table being taken up, service was still fast. I didn't see where it came from, but our Thai iced tea came out in practically less than a minute. It was overly sweet for my taste, though. They have some nice perks to sit down like a little story printing machine and several free ice water dispensers. read more

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PROS: Good wifi, plenty of seating/tables/outlets, great for studying or long chats, and restrooms available. There's even a separated glass room for holding small study sessions or meetings. CONS: the coffee itself is pretty weak. Both their cappuccino and white mocha tasted a bit watered down. Decent pastry selection, but nothing particularly striking.. read more

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I love the ambiance and the study room inside the cafe. There are nice decorations and has a productive atmosphere. There are many drink and dessert options to choose from. read more

I stopped by this place and had the absolute best gluten free treats--the delight cake, which was incredibly moist and fresh. I bought a gluten free pumpkin muffin for later and it was equally delicious. The customer service was also very warm and welcoming. read more

They had many amazing pastry options, and their drip coffee was delicious and flavorful. Their bear claws are huge! The only downside is they don't serve them warm unless you ask--and even then, the pastry is never really warm. Still, it's a great space to work from with plenty of seating. I'll definitely be back! read more

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This cafe is located in the Alcoa Residencies building. I love it and the servers are so friendly. I normally get my favorite which is a vanilla chai latte. They also have salad bowls, wraps and other pastries to munch on. There's also seating available if you wish to sit and have something on the spot. Definitely recommend. read more

Service was fine. Coffee was not good, which is all that matters in the end. Not recommended.

The staff here is ridiculously rude. I have never experienced a coffee shop being so rude to a paying costumer before. I purchased my coffee (which was below average) and sat down to study. After 2 hours of studying, I opened a snack I brought (fruit) to eat. Soon after a staff member very rudely came up to me saying outside food and beverage is not allowed and I can not eat my snack indoors. I totally understand this if I was eating chipotle, chick fil a, etc (any restaurants food) inside their property but I didn't not understand the need for the staff to be so rude to a paying customers when it was a small snack from home. Definitely will not be supporting this spot. read more

Under 3$ is a W When you say 'for here' but still get a paper cup is a L Place is still the busiest shop (and largest) in the East End. read more

The Coffee Tree Roasters - Espresso...for here? - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

I stopped by CTR newest location in the Alcoa Building downtown (they don't have their own Yelp page yet). It was delightful! Their set up is super cute and so convenient when downtown! The staff was very friendly & even though I was with a group of 6, our drinks came out in a timely manner! I got an Iced Vanilla Oat Milk Latte & it was delicious! I need to try their other locations too! read more

The Coffee Tree Roasters - Alcoa Building Location - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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I'm guilty of visiting the big chains like anyone else. The many Starbucks, Dunkin Donuts, or Tim Hortons locations and apps make coffee on the run so convenient. A little too convenient! Sometimes it's refreshing to slow down, relax, and enjoy the coffeehouse atmosphere for a moment. Living in the North Hills we don't have many independent restaurants, but while shopping in Shadyside I finally had the opportunity to try a new place! After shopping for art supplies nearby at Blick, I noticed a cafe I had passed too many times, yet never stopped at. Today was the day, we artists need caffeine too to get the creativity pumping! On warm days the front garage door windows open to let in fresh air and set the outdoor cafe scene. But this is late October in Pittsburgh, so we're going with cozy indoor vibes. It was somewhat dimly lit with lots of local students typing away and a small line that moved along at a pace just right to admire the interior. I ordered my usual white mocha and it was just the right temp and flavor. Enough excitement to push me to explore more local food joints! read more

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Been coming here for coffee for 20+ years. Today will be my last purchase. They have gone to " shelf stable" cream ( cheap trash alternative to chilled heavy cream). I complained b4/no change. So, so long CT... read more

Love their coffee. Much better than Starbucks. They also have a wide variety of pastry to accompany the hot beverages. Serve is personal and polite. I am not one for sitting in a coffee shop and working but if you are they have the perfect set up. The even have a quite room to study. read more

The Coffee Tree Roasters - Need something to read while enjoying your coffee? - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Went it shadyside location today and tried out the iced London Fog! Loved it. We had it with almond milk and it's super refreshing for this warmer weather. Not overly sweetened and can still taste the tea from it, recommend! read more

The Coffee Tree Roasters - London fog - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

The vibe here is fantastic - big, open space and lots of tables to choose from. It's definitely Covid friendly as the coffee shop has their big garage window open in the summer months. The cold brew itself was good. If you're looking for a complex flavor profile this probably is not it. However it is refreshing and definitely does the job! I'll be back to try more of their seasonal flavored drinks. read more

The Coffee Tree Roasters - Cold brew in a plastic cup. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Good coffee, cozy and quirky vibes. Reminds me a little of the coffee shop in Friends! I enjoyed their cappuccino. My friend said that their chai latte is also really good. I enjoy that the food they sell is mostly local. I'm all about supporting local! I had a donut from a local bakery that was tasty! Just a heads up that it can get pretty busy and you may want to provide some margin time if you are looking for a table. It was completely full when I walked in on a Wednesday afternoon. There is a spacious conference room in the back that you can rent. I'm sure this would be helpful for local businesses and entrepreneurs who do not have a permanent office space. read more

Great coffee shop on Walnut St, conveniently near all my favorite shops! Their chai tea latte is the best, which pairs well with an apple cider donut, or really any of their other bakery items. I like to grab a small table near the window so I can people watch as others hustle and bustle along the street. During the times that I've been there, it's been on the quieter side compared to some other places, which has been nice for studying or just catching up with friends. read more

The Coffee Tree Roasters - Chai tea latte and apple cider donut - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Adorable but so busy every time I go. Can never get a seat. Hot coffee is good. Cold coffee is ok. read more

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Just wanted to post another review on this awesome coffee shop after stopping in here for the 412 deal this month! You get 2 of the their signature lattes for only $4.12, which makes it the perfect stop for any coffee date! We got the cafe latte and the chai latte, both of which were delicious and super flavorful! Can't wait to keep coming back here for more coffee! read more

The Coffee Tree Roasters - Caffe Latte and Chai Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

ambiance and service was great but the drink was not :( paid $8 for the tiniest and worst matcha latte I have ever had. Made the mistake of not ordering a coffee read more

This place has cool vibes and is great for pulling up your laptop to do some work. It's usually bustling during the day with seemingly tech oriented people. They have a good selection of pastries and coffees/teas. Definitely worth checking out. read more

This one and the one in Fox Chapel are both great. I love their London Fog and these guys take coffee seriously and even their black coffees are great. read more