50 Best Cafes in Pittsburgh

“Very welcoming place. Great food and friendly people“

“The best breakfast I've had in a long time! Great atmosphere and polite helpful staff.“

“The fried chicken biscuit with honey is what dreams are made of. Absolutely delightful!“

“Love this hidden little gem! Always loved chatting with the owners and workers, but always just passing through and got my coffee to go. Today my internet went out at home and I got to work there for a few hours - just the nicest people and great coffee!“

“The people and food is awesome. Will keep coming back to them to get my coffee fix.“

“Great sandwiches and bakery items“

“Wonderful wonderful people who run this place, so friendly and the chef is next level. He prepares everything by hand. He’s vegan but yet still makes amazing meat based foods. Not to mention the vegan food taste like meat itself! Try the Seth if you like a hot sausage sandwich. You won’t be disappointed.“

“Nice, personal service and fantastic food!!“

“The lack of Wi-Fi is confusing for a coffeeshop. It was the only reason I came in“

“We just held my daughters baby shower at Ruckus and it was AMAZING! Everyone was so gracious & accommodating! Would thoroughly recommend for any special event! Food delicious & an array of beverages.“

“Stopped here for a drink since I was in the area. I had the Vietnamese Cold Brew and it was really good. Unfortunately the location isn't convenient for me but I would visit again if I was in town. Great service as well!“

“Great casual vibe, friendly and knowledgeable staff. Very high quality ingredients and dishes, well prepared, and a nice variety of things. We’ve done brunch (amazing!) and dinner, and it’s a great value as well (a no-tipping business).“

“We love Ka-Fair. The staff are wonderful, and always quick to accommodate any special requests. And the food is wonderful. (We are OBSESSED with the crepe cake!) It’s such a unique spot, and we’re glad to have it within walking distance.“

“We are so excited that Viridis is up and running. The food is delicious and creative. We had 3 sandwiches and 3 donuts. A 'chickn' sandwich and a 'chickn' wrap made out of mushrooms that tasted magically delicious and seitan reuben that reminded my hubby of the old days when he ate meat. Serving size is extremely generous. The donuts we a delicious sweet treat! We can't wait to go back when we are in town.“

“Fantastic tea and hip atmosphere.. A++“

“Fantastic tea and hip atmosphere.. A++“

“DELICIOUS! Lunch was fantastic! We had a California Burger, Chicken Sandwich, and a Caprese Sandwich, all were fantastic! Besides the incredibly memorable meal the service was top-notch. Everyone went above and beyond to make our visit relaxing and enjoyable. The whole staff was cheerful and accommodating. PS …get the PB Cookies, eat them as an appetizer even. yummy 😋“

“Super friendly service and a great place to hang out!“

“Best lavender vanilla latte I've ever had. Super cool vibe!“

“I ate here yesterday !!! and could'nt get past the GUMBO. And that cornbread on the side, just made me do a MAMBO. Soon I looked down in dread as I lowered my head to see the bowl, empty,below. The quick thinker I am, to get out this jam, I just ordered four more to go! ( with peach cobbler and carrot cake for dessert).“

“The food is delicious and the owner is a great guy. I love bringing my friends and family in when they visit Pittsburgh. Highly recommend the Italian wedding soup!“

“Just tried this place and had an amazing iced London fog and sweet treat. The baked items are so fresh and the place is a vibe. Open late too!“

“I've been wanting to try here forever and could kick myself for not! Best western omlette I've ever had. Everyone is super friendly here. Can't beat the prices either.“

“I stopped in last night, there were two young ladies behind the bar that didn't acknowledge my presence. But when I came in there was a young man sweeping the floor because it was almost closing time and he put the broom down and came behind the bar to wait on me. He's the superstar in this story! Even after he got my drink, the young ladies behind the bar never made eye contact with me. Hard to believe you can go to a place in East Liberty and be treated as if you are invisible.“

“I’m actually mad at myself for discovering this place so late. I have to say this is probably going to become my number one spot to work from. The reasons are pretty clear.
Space is extremely large, and there are multiple types of seating where you can work solo or with a group. There is free Wi-Fi as well as plug points.
The coffee is delicious and they have Vietnamese coffee, which is one of my favourites.
The banh-mi was delicious and although not entirely traditional, it was extremely tasty.
Everyone was becoming and nice. Will be back again for sure.“

“Went to breakfast today, eggs Benedict was delicious, daughter and wife loved the pancakes and fruit. Nice menu with lots to try. Place was busy but they are super friendly and work together. Got a cookie to go was also delicious.“

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“Great atmosphere, comfy & clean seating, delicious food that is beautifully presented.“

“So delicious and fresh!!! ❤️ The Spot“

“best lil pinball cocktail lounge dance floor in da 'burgh! 🖤“

“The best donuts and pastries made fresh every day! Friendly service and wonderful place to catch up with friends. What a treat and certainly a blessing!“

“We had the most awesome crepes and frappes at Treats and Beans on Myeran Ave in Oakland. The staff was fantastic and so friendly. Totally reccomend to anyone that has a sweet tooth!!!“

“Thank you to Erin for the wonderful food that was made for my son’s graduation party! Everything was delicious and there was such a good variety of food for everyone. Thanks again for everything!“

“Wonderful evening at cafe Momentum. The service, the food,the environment was amazing. The kids who are learning were so friendly. Will definitely be back. And if you needed another reason to go to this restaurant it BYOB.“

“Great atmosphere, comfy & clean seating, delicious food that is beautifully presented.“

“Their sauces cannot be beat. Especially for people who have never tried vegan food. This is the spot! Family owned worth the drive if you don’t live nearby.“

“I have tried SO MANY crepe places in Pittsburgh and around the world, but for some reason I always seem to be comparing them to this place!

The crepes are thin and not too stuffed with fillings, so they feel light and authentic. Nothing is too overly sweet and the ingredients have a very fresh quality to them.

It’s a small place, so I wouldn’t recommend a large group to eat there, but it’s perfect for going with one or two people for brunch.“

“Fantastic tea and hip atmosphere.. A++“

“We have been experiencing a multi-day power outage, and I wanted to say that the staff in this Panera have been exceptional. It is much busier than usual due to many people (including me) trying to work, and they have been very accommodating and kind. I used to work at a different Panera location and was very impressed with the staff here.“

“I never understood what all the fuss was about re: donuts until I had Just Good Donuts. I didn’t even have em fresh, they were at my sisters house a day old, still the best donuts I ever had“

“This is a lovely little takeout and eatery - and what is not to like for a place named after the wonderful, laughing Australian Bird - The Kookaburra!! I go whenever I am at the National Aviary. A limited but nice menu - the Daily special is usually delicious. Call ahead to see if they are open especially with the COVID -“

“Best coffee shop in the South Hills area, and top 5 of any cafe I've been to. Awesome staff, world class coffee. Been going here for longer than a decade and never once have been disappointed.“

“A very nice little bubble tea shop on Centre Ave. The atmosphere is quite good and the company’s entire branding just has a feel good feel to it. They also have a shop in Ross Park Mall. I tried out their classic brown sugar milk tea as well as a milk chocolate mocha donut.

To be honest, the brown sugar boba was pretty average. There wasn’t anything too special about it. Nice and light drink, not crazy sweet, which was nice. Not much boba in it though. Price was okay. They had a donut and drink combo for a decent price.

The real star of this snack break was the mochi donut. It’s got a very cool, chewy texture to it. The milk chocolate on top really added a lovely sweet touch to it. I would even definitely recommend trying one.

All in all, a cute little boba shop. Decent drinks, but the mochi donuts are what are really unique and tasty.

Kid-friendliness: Kids would enjoy the drinks and donuts especially“

“Clean and cozy vibes. The cafe interior was well setup and really quiet. Most customers were studying and not rowdy which I appreciated.

The drink portions here are great and very well priced. Cookies were a bit dry and hard. Would come again.“

“This is just a cafe, but they had a good selection of food. Hot soup was available, but we opted for sandwiches and salad which were very fresh and plenty enough for us to enjoy for lunch! I opted for a peanut butter and jelly, and I must say I am not a fan of marmalade as the jelly; I was hoping for the more traditional grape or strawberry. I do think they should label what kind of jelly is in the sandwich, but the bread was very fresh, thick, and tasty - more like a home baked bread than store-bought loaf. Prices were reasonable for a city museum, and the staff was super friendly and nice. The seating in the lobby of the museum was abundant the day we were there; it was a pleasant place to have lunch before touring the museum. It was also clean! I don't think I'd make a special trip here just for lunch, but it's a great option if you are going to be visiting the Museum.“

“the facilities are great, museum carriage House gift Center conservatory Clayton tours. don't waste your time at the cafe. did not feel welcome there too many policies that are inhospitable. policies that are not welcoming. also the manager is rude and Ben's the policy rules for certain people in certain groups. also don't believe the menu they post I thought the menu you'll get when you go in. it's a little overpriced for what's offered. the food is fairly average nothing outstanding it can't be made in your kitchen. plan to go to the property do the tours and museum and then you'll find better restaurants more hospitable off property in the area.“

“Stopped here for a drink since I was in the area. I had the Vietnamese Cold Brew and it was really good. Unfortunately the location isn't convenient for me but I would visit again if I was in town. Great service as well!“

“It’s such a cute coffee shop! Friendly employees. ♥️“

“Excellent customer service, bread suggestions, and DELICIOUS seeded bread. Am already looking forward to my next visit!“