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Pittsburgh's specialty coffee scene punches well above its weight. Across the city's distinct neighborhoods, connected by bridges and separated by rivers, you'll find a mature and fiercely independent cafe culture that has been building for years.
Strip District is the historic epicenter. La Prima Espresso Company helped establish Pittsburgh's espresso culture here decades ago, and the...
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Regent Square
Neighborhood cafe in Regent Square serving quality espresso drinks with skilled barista execution and a study-friendly atmosphere
Opens at 6:00 AMPrestogeorge Coffee & Tea
Strip District
Family-run Strip District roastery since 1958, master roasting over 200 single-origin and blended coffees on vintage Jabez Burns equipment
Opens at 8:30 AMAllegheny Coffee & Tea Exchange
Strip District
Strip District roastery crafting small-batch single-origin coffee on-site, with house-made nitro cold brew and extensive bean selection
Opens at 9:00 AMOrbis Caffe
Mt. Lebanon
Locally-owned specialty coffeehouse featuring weekly rotating Onyx Coffee Lab single origins alongside full bar and housemade food
Opens at 7:00 AMDe Fer Coffee & Tea
Technology Center
In-house roastery serving rotating pour-overs and espresso alongside cold brew, with fresh-roasted beans from their Strip District facility
Opens at 7:30 AMThe Boredom Set
Downtown
Downtown specialty coffee destination pouring thermal shock roasts and precise pourovers alongside quality espresso from knowledgeable baristas
Opens at 8:00 AMPour-Over & Filter Coffee
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West Oakland
Oakland outpost of Pittsburgh's storied roaster serving award-winning light roast espresso blends and 20+ roasts
Opens at 5:30 AM61B Cafe
Regent Square
Neighborhood cafe in Regent Square serving quality espresso drinks with skilled barista execution and a study-friendly atmosphere
Opens at 6:00 AMPrestogeorge Coffee & Tea
Strip District
Family-run Strip District roastery since 1958, master roasting over 200 single-origin and blended coffees on vintage Jabez Burns equipment
Opens at 8:30 AMAllegheny Coffee & Tea Exchange
Strip District
Strip District roastery crafting small-batch single-origin coffee on-site, with house-made nitro cold brew and extensive bean selection
Opens at 9:00 AMOrbis Caffe
Mt. Lebanon
Locally-owned specialty coffeehouse featuring weekly rotating Onyx Coffee Lab single origins alongside full bar and housemade food
Opens at 7:00 AMDe Fer Coffee & Tea
Technology Center
In-house roastery serving rotating pour-overs and espresso alongside cold brew, with fresh-roasted beans from their Strip District facility
Opens at 7:30 AMEspresso Focused
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West Oakland
Oakland outpost of Pittsburgh's storied roaster serving award-winning light roast espresso blends and 20+ roasts
Opens at 5:30 AM61B Cafe
Regent Square
Neighborhood cafe in Regent Square serving quality espresso drinks with skilled barista execution and a study-friendly atmosphere
Opens at 6:00 AMPrestogeorge Coffee & Tea
Strip District
Family-run Strip District roastery since 1958, master roasting over 200 single-origin and blended coffees on vintage Jabez Burns equipment
Opens at 8:30 AMAllegheny Coffee & Tea Exchange
Strip District
Strip District roastery crafting small-batch single-origin coffee on-site, with house-made nitro cold brew and extensive bean selection
Opens at 9:00 AMOrbis Caffe
Mt. Lebanon
Locally-owned specialty coffeehouse featuring weekly rotating Onyx Coffee Lab single origins alongside full bar and housemade food
Opens at 7:00 AMDe Fer Coffee & Tea
Technology Center
In-house roastery serving rotating pour-overs and espresso alongside cold brew, with fresh-roasted beans from their Strip District facility
Opens at 7:30 AMCafés with Food
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Regent Square
Neighborhood cafe in Regent Square serving quality espresso drinks with skilled barista execution and a study-friendly atmosphere
Opens at 6:00 AMOrbis Caffe
Mt. Lebanon
Locally-owned specialty coffeehouse featuring weekly rotating Onyx Coffee Lab single origins alongside full bar and housemade food
Opens at 7:00 AMDe Fer Coffee & Tea
Technology Center
In-house roastery serving rotating pour-overs and espresso alongside cold brew, with fresh-roasted beans from their Strip District facility
Opens at 7:30 AMLa Prima Espresso Company - Downtown
Strip District
Pittsburgh's own roaster pulling shots on Italian espresso blends and single origins, with their award-winning light roast shining in espresso and drip
Opens at 6:30 AMTazza D'Oro
Highland Park
Highland Park community cafe with rotating monthly craft coffee offerings and house-made baked goods in a bright space
Opens at 7:00 AMLa Prima Espresso Company - Strip District
Strip District
Pittsburgh's longstanding coffee roaster crafting Italian-style espresso blends and single origins, including award-winning light roast espresso perfect for both shots and drip
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