50 Best Coffee Shops near Carnegie

“Walking into the old post office feels like stepping back in time. The building is beautifully renovated, with charming side rooms that add to the cozy atmosphere. Everything is made fresh, and the coffee was absolutely amazing. Our breakfast sandwiches were delicious—hot, flavorful, and clearly made with care. We loved how dog-friendly it was, making it easy to pop in and out with your pup. The whole place has a warm, family-friendly vibe. Truly a hidden gem right in the heart of Carnegie!“

“We had lunch at LeoGreta today and stopped at the bakery as we were leaving. We just tried the apple pie and it was delicious. Great crust and the filling wasn’t overly sweet, apples had a bite still and the spices were perfect! I had a good cappuccino as well! Definitely recommend and will be back!“

“Employees here are always super nice! If an order is incorrect, they will correct it immediately without any pushback. For people to say that they waited over 30 minutes is clearly an exaggeration to try and prove a point. If you had water for coffee (I doubt it) ask for another! They will oblige. There is not one restaurant that is perfect. But when that happens, give these people a chance to rectify and not just cry in a review. For those saying that takes too much time, you took the time to write a crappy review.“

“Me and my girlfriend have gone here twice and we’re already planning to come around every week. Their Frappes are delicious and the build your own sandwich was amazing. We were already expecting the sandwich to be good but it was even better then we imagined. Can’t wait to try out the rest of the menu!“

“This is an amazing meeting spot for breakfast,lunch or coffee. The food is amazing and the vibe is so vibrant and full of good energy. Everone is absolutely adorable. I recommend stopping in you won't be disappointed.“

“Great coffee & variety of specials, served by good people. Run by long-time members of the artist/musician/performing community, and genuinely awesome folks.“

“Absolutely a must stop. They get top notch beans imported from all over the world! The flavors and aromas are bar none. I love the fact they are involved with the local community! Great people!“

“What an awesome spot! It has everything, coffee, breakfast, lunch and so much more. When you arrive you never want to leave! Everyone is super friendly and helpful. I can’t wait to go back.“

“Great drinks and great service all the time!“

“The workers take such good care of these cats & truly make sure they’re going to be in the best hands. It’s so admirable to see the team work so tirelessly out of the goodness of their own heart. I greatly reccomend them!“

“My favorite place for coffee and good people!“

“10/10 drinks every time. ☕️“

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

“Such a rare find. Excellent coffee with the most helpful, kind staff. We won’t buy our coffee anywhere else!“

“This cafe has such a warm and cozy atmosphere. The design, the vinyl records, and all the little details make it feel very unique and relaxing. The coffee was great, and the service was even better. The girl working today was very friendly and welcoming you can really see that she enjoys her job. I felt very comfortable here. Highly recommend!“

“This is without a doubt that best coffee I’ve had in Pittsburgh. I go pretty much every weekend and the quality is always great. They are busy, but for good reason obviously, the coffee is great! I’ve always had good service here and love this gem on the Southside.“

“Might be the only spot to serve Syrian coffee in PGH! They are the only one in the Strip to do so when I visited. We had come early in the morning so no one else was there and we had a nice chat with the owner!

The coffee was excellent and for a good price too.“

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

“They have a nice variety of matcha (and non-matcha) drinks and foods, and the interior is cozy and cute!“

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

“NO WIFI - NOT IDEAL FOR REMOTE WORKING.

This is a nice coffee shop with a simple menu, decent seating, and in-house roasted beans, but no WiFi and I don’t believe there is a public restroom.

I’d advise looking elsewhere if you’re looking to sit down for a while and work on your laptop, study, and so on.

Not bad in a pinch if you have a mobile hotspot and need a seat with an outlet.“

“my favorite coffee shop ever!!! every barista here is so kind and friendly!! their coffee is delicious and so are their baked goods (:“

“Pour Johnny's is our go to stop before a day of work. Serving the best lattes for a great price. They also have a selection of bakery items for purchase and our favorite is the smores cookie. Would definitely recommend. The staff is also great and friendly, we are very happy to be located close by!!“

“Good Service and offer many good choices. If you like coffee and tea this is the place for you. 😊“

“Stopped here because I was a nearby comic store. It’s a great place to get lunch and read. I enjoyed the Star Wars theme and decorations, plus some Kiss stuff. I’ll definitely return for other baked goods and bagels, but I couldn’t resist the banh mi. I should have ordered two! Updated from previous review on 2026-02-23“

“Love this small batch coffee company. Tried them at a Farmers Market in Cranberry Township. Great flavors. We’ve tried their whole bean coffee - deep and complex. I love their brown sugar latte. Definitely the real deal! Love supporting this small business. ☕️“

“This place is great! Super friendly and fast baristas, and the drip coffee is strong - plus it includes free refills, and you can get a punch card!

One suggestion - in your Northside location, the back seating area could use some lighting improvements. The bare bulbs glare in your eyes, and some of them are a harsh blue color. It would be a cozier space with shrouded light sources, ideally all a warmer color temperature.“

“Great service and delicious coffee!“

“We went here today and the place is absolutely unique. The coffee and the pastries are outstanding and this place is one of my new favorite places.“

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

“I feel so lucky to live just down the street from this coffee shop! My go-to order is a small mocha, and the 8oz is always perfectly balanced between slightly sweet chocolate and strong espresso. The staff are so friendly, and I love popping in when I need an afternoon pick me up when working from home or I want a drink to sip as I window shop on Potomac.“

“A spot that really delivers on its promise of unique food and a wonderful ambiance. We thought we had a reservation for Sunday of Valentine's weekend at 9 PM... turns out I reserved a month ahead of time for March 15th. But, they had a table available to accommodate us anyways! One of my favorite places now, certainly on the pricier side, but you will leave very, very full. I would recommend getting 1-2 things out of each section of the menu. This ran us about $195 for two people on a special night out, which is better than other classy spots around the city. Some of the flavor profiles I had in these dishes are unlike anything I've ever experienced before. My standouts were the grilled cabbage Caesar and the rainbow trout fillet. Both just incredible flavor experiences, and we were fighting to finish off that fillet as the final course.

Will be going back again and again! I hope the branzino will be available for our next trip!“

“In town visiting with family - coffee is a necessity to begin any day. Big Dog Coffee is exactly what we needed. Relaxed atmosphere- great coffee and fabulous pastries and sweets. If you’re in Pittsburgh- definitely stop by and support local small business. ☕️“

“Half the time you get pasta salad half the time you get chips is my only complaint.“

“Really cool and sustainable repurposing of an old Moose Lodge. Caught a meeting where the mission was being explained to another group, and it was awesome to hear about the concept. Egg sandwich is incredible, reminded me of the quality of food I experienced living abroad and brought back many happy memories, but at an affordable price- $12 for a large decaf, build your own egg sandwich with double the eggs and a bit of fresh fruit on the side. Was awesome to sit and feel like a person on the two days I visited and the staff was incredibly talented in addition to wonderful energy. Everyone who worked here loved their job and it showed! (To clarify that's exactly what I mean by the quality of food experienced abroad- happy food made by happy people.) Also a really cool co-working space.“

“Really great! I was passing through Pittsburgh and needed a place to co-work for the day. I wanted a place with style and reflective of the local culture. So, no Starbucks-esque places. I spent the day here from opening to closing. Service was great, coffee and food... great. They source as much as they can from cool local vendors, such as their ginger beer and foods. Also, right next door to a vinyl/record shop, so have fun! I was so comfortable there, a patron came up to me on my laptop to ask me a question about the operations here. HA! I look forward to them growing their patronage and more people getting to experience this place. I got a yummy vegan burrito for my overnight traveling to-go.“

“I really enjoy their coffee and breakfast sandwiches“

“Great cafe with lovely food and drinks! The coziness of the interior makes it a great spot to relax, study/work, and hang out! Plus, the pastries all look amazing, especially the pies, but I’d also recommend the breakfast sandwich, which was one of the best ones I’ve had in awhile! The egg is super fluffy and the cheese they use went so perfectly, every bite was addicting.

Definitely will be coming back to try some of their pastries, and a crowd favorite especially for students, love it!“

“After a long cold walk up and down the neighborhood hills today, this was the PERFECT stop! Great latte and the lox sandwich was perfection! Staff was just as wonderful. I will def be back!“

“Always enjoy the coffee, the young lady working this Sunday morning is always pleasant and super swift! Appreciate her“

“We’re in the area often for work and have tried several coffee shops, but we finally stopped in here—and it’s by far our favorite. The environment is adorable, the staff is kind, and the coffee and food are absolutely delicious. We’ll definitely be stopping back whenever we’re in the area. Come here—you won’t regret it!“

“I booked La Prima to set up a booth at my Sister in Laws wedding as many of the attendants were non drinkers. It was the biggest hit! Everyone loved it, the coffee is the best in Pittsburgh, and the staff was extremely nice and professional.“

“Since I first heard of this opening, I've been wanting to go for a long time. The atmosphere is very nice, not too loud, and the seating area is very beautiful! I was there for quite a while [first met with a friend, then solo reading time], and liked seeing all the slows and rush times within the cafe. All the pastries looked very beautiful, and it was nice to see options you wouldn't see at a big chain. The selections of coffee are very enticing and interesting, but I got a plain latte because of my sweet treat. I tried the Dubai Chocolate Brownie, not toooo sweet and had enough crunch, which paired very well with the plain latte I got. I think it's very nice to have a space with Yemeni influence in its menu, and interior, especially since Pittsburgh is such a growing diverse space and the times we're in currently. As a Muslim person and POC, it was comforting seeing food I grew up with being shared, various different people enjoying this space, seeing people like me have a space, and seeing this cafe gain so much support.“

“I did not get any food when I stopped at Cares CommuniTEA Cafe, but I did get a cup of coffee. And I must say it was one of the best cups of coffee I have ever had. The service was wonderful and the atmosphere was very pleasant. I will definitely come back to try the food and I recommend stopping by!“

“Loved their coffee for decades. Signed up for their newsletter that lets me know when they have deals.“

“Chai tea is the best I’ve ever had! Nice conversations with the man serving us, enjoyed the whole experience :)“

“Real coffee if you are looking for decent expresso and latte“

“Best coffee drinks, and the fresh biscottis were my favorite when we visited this past fall!“

“My husband and I didn't know this place was here till today, but we are so glad we found it! The Farmer's Latte was excellent and I always appreciate having milk substitutes! The Arepas were delicious and very filling! Service staff are very kind; we will definitely be back!“