Best Specialty Coffee in Pittsburgh

West Oakland, Pittsburgh

Oakland outpost of Pittsburgh's storied roaster serving award-winning light roast espresso blends and 20+ roasts

Point Breeze North, Pittsburgh

Community-focused roaster and cafe since 2003, crafting house blends like the barista-developed Oasis and serving them in a spacious setting

Central Lawrenceville, Pittsburgh

Progressive specialty coffee since 2013, featuring rotating roasters like Little Waves with pour over and espresso in a bright, minimalist space

North Shore, Pittsburgh

Small-batch roastery focused on seasonally fresh single origins with innovative processing methods and direct farm relationships

Strip District, Pittsburgh

In-house roastery serving rotating pour-overs, nitro cold brew, and espresso with house-made syrups in an industrial Strip District space

South Hills, Pittsburgh

Specialty coffee in South Hills.

Brookline, Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh roaster serving their own beans with decades of local presence, offering espresso drinks and house-roasted coffee

Larimer, Pittsburgh

In-house roastery focused on single-profile roasting that performs across all brew methods, sourcing sweet, clean coffees with rare qualities

East Liberty, Pittsburgh

Bird-friendly microroaster since 2017 serving their own sustainably sourced single origins with pour over alongside espresso drinks

Lawrenceville, Pittsburgh

Community-focused artisan coffee shop in Upper Lawrenceville serving specialty drinks and house-made food for over a decade

Shadyside, Pittsburgh

Shadyside spot featuring creative specialty lattes with house-made cashew milk and unique flavor profiles like banana bread and carrot cake

Strip District, Pittsburgh

Syrian specialty coffee rooted in cultural tradition, featuring Syrian Qahwa and signature date and rose lattes alongside espresso

Arlington, Pittsburgh

Small-batch roaster on-site with SCA-trained Tim roasting naturally grown, ethically sourced beans through Thomas & Fisk

East Allegheny, Pittsburgh

North Side neighborhood café serving La Prima Espresso's locally-roasted beans alongside nitro cold brew and baked goods from Driftwood Oven.

Regent Square, Pittsburgh

Neighborhood cafe in Regent Square serving quality espresso drinks with skilled barista execution and a study-friendly atmosphere

Central Northside, Pittsburgh

Community-focused roaster and multi-roaster cafe since 2003, serving Central Northside with house-roasted beans and espresso

Strip District, Pittsburgh

Strip District roastery crafting small-batch single-origin coffee on-site, with house-made nitro cold brew and extensive bean selection

Allentown, Pittsburgh

Heavy metal-themed coffee shop pouring small-batch Zeke's Coffee from Baltimore alongside pinball machines and underground vibes

Millvale, Pittsburgh

Millvale roaster crafting freshly roasted single-origin coffees with thoughtful espresso extraction and on-site roasting

Squirrel Hill North, Pittsburgh

La Prima's own roastery providing their award-winning light roast espresso and 20+ blends to CMU's Gates Center

South Side Flats, Pittsburgh

Family-operated roaster brewing their own beans from a Probat P12, roasted weekly in-house for maximum freshness and sustainability

Central Lawrenceville, Pittsburgh

Cozy Lawrenceville spot serving quality espresso paired with sparkling water and house-made syrups for craft lattes

Garfield, Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh roaster since 2003 serving single-origin pour overs and espresso, deeply rooted in community-focused specialty coffee

Uptown, Pittsburgh

Competition-level coffee spot featuring Felipe Arcila's Sidra and Sudan Rume from Joe's 2023 U.S. Brewers Cup run

Shadyside, Pittsburgh

Shadyside's light-filled roaster with house-made syrups and seasonal specials in a clean, industrial space with loads of natural light

Technology Center, Pittsburgh

In-house roastery serving rotating pour-overs and espresso alongside cold brew, with fresh-roasted beans from their Strip District facility

South Side Flats, Pittsburgh

South Side Flats neighborhood spot serving Intelligentsia Coffee with classic espresso drinks and daily drip options

Allegheny-West, Pittsburgh

Colombian direct-trade specialist roasting their own single-origin beans sourced from partner farms, with traditional arepas and bean-to-bar chocolate

Troy Hill, Pittsburgh

Troy Hill roastery cafe with rotating pour-over menu, house-made syrups, and cold brew alongside espresso drinks in an art-filled space

Central Lawrenceville, Pittsburgh

Small-batch roastery focused on seasonally fresh, direct-sourced coffees from farms using innovative processing methods

Squirrel Hill North, Pittsburgh

CMU campus outpost serving De Fer's Pittsburgh-roasted coffee with homemade food and student-friendly study vibes

Brookline, Pittsburgh

Brookline neighborhood spot serving carefully crafted coffee with outdoor patio seating and locally-sourced treats

Downtown, Pittsburgh

Rock 'n' roll-themed downtown coffee shop focusing on quality ingredients and careful brewing, serving espresso and lattes

Shadyside, Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh's pioneering roaster since 1993, founded by father-son team 'The Bills' with in-house small-batch roasting and five locations across the city

Lower Lawrenceville, Pittsburgh

Colombian single-origin specialist with direct farmer relationships, in-house roasting, and cacao-to-chocolate program

South Side Flats, Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh's community-focused roaster since 2003, serving their full specialty coffee menu along the Monongahela riverfront

Squirrel Hill North, Pittsburgh

La Prima's on-campus outpost serving their award-winning light roast espresso blend alongside single origins from their Pittsburgh roastery

Strip District, Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh's own roaster pulling shots on Italian espresso blends and single origins, with their award-winning light roast shining in espresso and drip

Market Square, Pittsburgh

Century-old Pittsburgh roaster serving their own single-origin beans and Northern Italian blend at a European-style espresso bar

Lower Lawrenceville, Pittsburgh

Lawrenceville espresso bar founded in 2009, rotating specialty roasters with brick-walled hangout space and house-made syrups

West Oakland, Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh boutique roaster that evolved from an espresso truck, committed to sourcing vibrant single origins with community focus

East Allegheny, Pittsburgh

Family-owned North Side roaster-cafe where Max's barista expertise shines through perfectly steamed milk and thoughtfully crafted cortados

Downtown, Pittsburgh

Industrial-chic downtown spot featuring carefully crafted cappuccinos with notable latte art in a converted loading dock space

Highland Park, Pittsburgh

Highland Park community cafe with rotating monthly craft coffee offerings and house-made baked goods in a bright space

Downtown, Pittsburgh

Downtown specialty coffee destination pouring thermal shock roasts and precise pourovers alongside quality espresso from knowledgeable baristas

Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh

Specialty coffee in Pittsburgh.

Strip District, Pittsburgh

Family-run Strip District roastery since 1958, master roasting over 200 single-origin and blended coffees on vintage Jabez Burns equipment

Sharpsburg, Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh boutique roaster with direct-sourced beans and espresso truck roots, now operating multiple cafes with serious attention to quality

Shadyside, Pittsburgh

In-house roasting on a zero-emissions Bellwether with Modbar espresso system and Marco SP9 single-cup brewer for precision extractions

South Side Flats, Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh roastery with direct-trade Honduran beans, personal farm relationships, and NYC AeroPress champion barista Jorge

Mt. Lebanon, Pittsburgh

Locally-owned specialty coffeehouse featuring weekly rotating Onyx Coffee Lab single origins alongside full bar and housemade food

Arlington, Pittsburgh

Arlington roastery crafting balanced, made-to-order roasts with roastmaster Tim fostering deep connection to coffee's craft

Squirrel Hill North, Pittsburgh

Roastery-backed Squirrel Hill cafe pouring skilled shots and thoughtfully crafted drinks from their Indiana, PA roasting operation

Central Northside, Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh-proud cafe serving locally roasted beans with creative espresso sodas and seasonal drinks in a neighborhood spot

Strip District, Pittsburgh

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