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Best Specialty Coffee in Pittsburgh

55 specialty coffee shops in Pittsburgh (Updated July 2026)

La Prima Espresso Company - Oakland

West Oakland, Pittsburgh

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

Open until 5:30 PM

Commonplace Coffee

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

Open until 6:00 PM

Constellation Coffee

Central Lawrenceville, Pittsburgh

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

Open until 4:00 PM

Compass Point Coffee

Millvale, Pittsburgh

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

Open until 2:00 PM

The Coffee Tree Roasters

Brookline, Pittsburgh

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

Open until 6:00 PM

Espresso a mano

South Hills, Pittsburgh

Specialty coffee in South Hills.

Open until 3:00 PM

Gasoline Street Coffee Company

Downtown, Pittsburgh

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

Open until 2:00 PM

The Boredom Set

Downtown, Pittsburgh

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

Open until 3:00 PM

Rock 'n' Joe Coffee (Penn Ave)

Downtown, Pittsburgh

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

Open until 4:00 PM

Redstart Roasters

East Liberty, Pittsburgh

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

Open until 6:00 PM

Spot of Coffee

Shadyside, Pittsburgh

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

Open until 4:00 PM

Novaria coffee co.

Strip District, Pittsburgh

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

Open until 5:00 PM

Hilltop Coffee & Tea

Arlington, Pittsburgh

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

Open until 6:00 PM

The Garden Cafe

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.

Open until 4:00 PM

61B Cafe

Regent Square, Pittsburgh

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

Open until 7:00 PM

Commonplace Coffee

Central Northside, Pittsburgh

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

Open until 6:00 PM

Grim Wizard Coffee

Allentown, Pittsburgh

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

Open until 6:00 PM

La Prima Espresso Company - Gates Center CMU

Squirrel Hill North, Pittsburgh

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

Open until 6:00 PM

Standing Wave Coffee

South Side Flats, Pittsburgh

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

Open until 2:55 PM

Inkwell Coffee Shop

Central Lawrenceville, Pittsburgh

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

Open until 5:00 PM

Commonplace Coffee

Garfield, Pittsburgh

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

Open until 4:00 PM

Ghost Coffee Collab

Uptown, Pittsburgh

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

Open until 3:00 PM

Big Dog Coffee

South Side Flats, Pittsburgh

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

Open until 5:00 PM

De Fer Coffee & Tea

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

Open until 3:00 PM

convive coffee roastery

Central Lawrenceville, Pittsburgh

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

Open until 5:00 PM

Commonplace Coffee

South Side Flats, Pittsburgh

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

Open until 6:00 PM

La Prima Espresso Company - Wean Hall CMU

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

Open until 6:00 PM

La Prima Espresso Company - Downtown

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

Open until 2:30 PM

The Coffee Tree Roasters - SHD

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

Open until 9:00 PM

Nicholas Coffee & Tea Co.

Market Square, Pittsburgh

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

Open until 3:30 PM

Redhawk Coffee Roasters

West Oakland, Pittsburgh

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

Open until 6:00 PM

Kinder Being Cafe

East Allegheny, Pittsburgh

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

Open until 3:00 PM

Tazza D'Oro

Highland Park, Pittsburgh

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

Open until 5:00 PM

KLVN Coffee Lab

Larimer, Pittsburgh

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

Open until 4:00 PM

COLOMBINO Coffee

Lower Lawrenceville, Pittsburgh

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

Open until 4:00 PM

Mechanic Coffee Company

Shadyside, Pittsburgh

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

Open until 4:00 PM

COLOMBINO Coffee

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

Open until 5:00 PM

Convive Coffee Roastery

North Shore, Pittsburgh

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

Open until 5:00 PM

De Fer Coffee & Tea

Squirrel Hill North, Pittsburgh

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

Open until 4:00 PM

Allegheny Coffee & Tea Exchange

Strip District, Pittsburgh

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

Open until 4:00 PM

Espresso A Mano

Lower Lawrenceville, Pittsburgh

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

Open until 4:00 PM

Caffè d'Amore Coffeeshop

Lawrenceville, Pittsburgh

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

Open until 6:00 PM

De Fer Coffee & Tea

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

Open until 5:00 PM

De Fer Coffee & Tea

Technology Center, Pittsburgh

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

Open until 2:30 PM

802 Bean Company

Brookline, Pittsburgh

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

Open until 4:00 PM

The Coffee Tree Roasters

Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh

Specialty coffee in Pittsburgh.

Open until 6:00 PM

Prestogeorge Coffee & Tea

Strip District, Pittsburgh

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

Open until 4:00 PM

Redhawk Coffee Roasters

Sharpsburg, Pittsburgh

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

Open until 4:00 PM

Arriviste Coffee Roasters — Shadyside

Shadyside, Pittsburgh

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

Open until 3:00 PM

Dynamic Coffee Roasters

South Side Flats, Pittsburgh

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

Open until 3:00 PM

Orbis Caffe

Mt. Lebanon, Pittsburgh

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

Open until 9:00 PM

Thomas & Fisk, Ltd. Coffee Roasters

Arlington, Pittsburgh

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

Open until 6:00 PM

Commonplace Coffee

Squirrel Hill North, Pittsburgh

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

Open until 6:00 PM

Yinz Coffee

Central Northside, Pittsburgh

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

Open until 6:00 PM

La Prima Espresso Company - Strip District

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

Open until 5:00 PM

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