Staff were pretentious and the latte i had was just meh
Emily Gainor
The best lavender lattes and friendly
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alyssa Cox
Yum yum yum. Cozy and well lit vibes.I got the bacon and potato frittata sandwich. Decaf iced vanilla latte, and a dirty chai with butterfly pea syrup. Fire. Everyone was so so nice and worked very quickly. They have delicious looking pastry options in the glass and tons of seating. Free water fill up. Quick service. Good prices. Little dark chocolate for so cheap next to the counter yum. Everything was delicious. I love that they have floral syrup options. Not a lot of places offer floral syrup into fall <3 I hope they keep them! Very easy to park and walk in! Easier if you park next to tropical smoothie cafe!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Juan Forero
Adda in Shadyside has recently become my go-to-stop for all my café needs. The coffee and food are consistently stellar and the team members are always incredibly nice and charming, which well suits the atmosphere of the establishment. This place won’t just have you swooning over your cup of coffee, but over your baristas as well, 5/5 would recommend
Good quiet place for studying, drinks are okay. Can get a chilly in the cafe sometimes.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Langston Wells
One of the best coffee shops! Cute interior, great drink selections and fresh pastries (amazing scones and donuts). I love that they have outdoor seating too, especially on nice spring or summer mornings or during the fall.I got the salted maple almond latte and subbed in oat milk and it was crazy good. I will sometimes also get the chai, dirty chai or cold brew which have all been good. Would recommend the blueberry scone! It's different than other scones and a lot more moist.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Blueberry Muffin
Melissa T.
My friend and I decided to try their location in Shadyside after she saw a FB post where their drinks looked phenomenal. The phenomenal look totally matched the taste. We both got their Ube matcha, ube is a purple yam thats much sweeter than a sweet potato. They combined it with warm fall flavors like nutmeg and brown sugar. Then I got a donut but truthfully the ube match was THE star. Very cute place, pretty packed with people either studying or working on their computer. Luckily it was pretty nice outside while we were there so we did that.
Loriana L.
First time here and we really enjoyed it! The coffee shop itself is really cute and well kept. The staff is kind and attentive. This would be a great place to work from as it's quiet and comfy!I got the Shadyside Sunrise - it's pineapple juice topped with an expresso shot. I wasn't sure if I'd like it but I LOVED it. Such a unique and refreshing combo.There's multiple Adda locations and I'm excited to check other ones out as well
Michael Wolff
Used to be my favorite neighborhood coffee shop, but they’ve consistently been overpriced for basic coffee, understaffed, and never have fresh baked goods in the AM
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Kaylie W.
Adda is one of my favorite cafes in town. I am in love with their pea blossom matcha latte. I've never seen it at other places and I'm sure Adda probably makes it better anyways :)) The staff is always so friendly and cheery, and getting a latte there makes my day. I've literally driven to Adda just for a drink on bad days. It's also one of my go to places to get work done and study. I was so sad when they were take out only during COVID. The cafe vibes are super cute and everyone there always looks happy lol. I also love their blue color theme. I like the Shadyside location the best, might be making this up but I think the drinks here taste better and the flavor feels richer.I also wanted to give a shoutout to the owners. I was huge fan of Adda's high tea and was waiting for it to be brought back. However I was a bit disappointed when I went to their first high tea after COVID (granted I had high expectations and I am a picky person). I emailed and was surprised they took my feedback so seriously, even giving me a refund. I was quite touched because I felt that the owners sincerely cared about Adda, as well as working to improve the food and guest experience.
Great shop with a wonderful atmosphere and very friendly staff. Give the shadyside sunrise a try! It’s a great drink
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lauren G.
Adda is always a great spot for a coffee to-go, sitting down to get work done, or meeting with clients. My favorite coffee is their Shadyside Sunrise with espresso and pineapple juice. I know it sounds odd, but trust me. Fans of espresso tonics will love it! The atmosphere is always so cute with the live plants and locally made gifts for sale. The staff is friendly and efficient, putting care into every drink they make.
natasha s
Very chill spot. Staff was helpful in helping me order. Loved the Taylor Swift drink menu! Prices are reasonable. Convenient location.Parking: There is street parking right out front, but sometimes it’s hard to get a spot. There are two parking lots that are for the local shopping centers, but they state that they are specifically for those shopping centers, so you run the risk of being towed. I guess where you park depends on how long you’ll be visiting the coffee shop. If I were just running in for a quick drink, I’d take my chances with a parking lot.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Julien D.
$5.75 for a small latte to go (no shame about asking for a tip at this price point), cashier telling you "it will be ready in 2 more minutes" when it take them 10 minutes to do it.This is a coffee shop and when customers ask you for a coffee to go they expect you to get it ready in a few minutes and not chat between the cashier and the barrista to make customers waiting.
Danielle Chilensky
The shop is super cute and has very interesting drinks. If I lived closer, I would definitely visit more frequently to work out write. I didn't try the food, but it all sounded great. The only complaint I have is that the service was lacking. I came in to grab a quick latte and read a few emails. It was close to closing time, but I planned on leaving 5-10 mins before it closed. The girl working was obviously annoyed when customers came in, even if they left immediately. She also rushed me out. I get that she wanted to go home, but the premature rushing was a bit much.
Staff were pretentious and the latte i had was just meh
The best lavender lattes and friendly
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Yum yum yum. Cozy and well lit vibes.I got the bacon and potato frittata sandwich. Decaf iced vanilla latte, and a dirty chai with butterfly pea syrup. Fire. Everyone was so so nice and worked very quickly. They have delicious looking pastry options in the glass and tons of seating. Free water fill up. Quick service. Good prices. Little dark chocolate for so cheap next to the counter yum. Everything was delicious. I love that they have floral syrup options. Not a lot of places offer floral syrup into fall <3 I hope they keep them! Very easy to park and walk in! Easier if you park next to tropical smoothie cafe!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Adda in Shadyside has recently become my go-to-stop for all my café needs. The coffee and food are consistently stellar and the team members are always incredibly nice and charming, which well suits the atmosphere of the establishment. This place won’t just have you swooning over your cup of coffee, but over your baristas as well, 5/5 would recommend
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Coffee Cake, Mocha Latte, Blueberry Muffin, Croissant, High Tea Delicacies
Good quiet place for studying, drinks are okay. Can get a chilly in the cafe sometimes.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
One of the best coffee shops! Cute interior, great drink selections and fresh pastries (amazing scones and donuts). I love that they have outdoor seating too, especially on nice spring or summer mornings or during the fall.I got the salted maple almond latte and subbed in oat milk and it was crazy good. I will sometimes also get the chai, dirty chai or cold brew which have all been good. Would recommend the blueberry scone! It's different than other scones and a lot more moist.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Blueberry Muffin
My friend and I decided to try their location in Shadyside after she saw a FB post where their drinks looked phenomenal. The phenomenal look totally matched the taste. We both got their Ube matcha, ube is a purple yam thats much sweeter than a sweet potato. They combined it with warm fall flavors like nutmeg and brown sugar. Then I got a donut but truthfully the ube match was THE star. Very cute place, pretty packed with people either studying or working on their computer. Luckily it was pretty nice outside while we were there so we did that.
First time here and we really enjoyed it! The coffee shop itself is really cute and well kept. The staff is kind and attentive. This would be a great place to work from as it's quiet and comfy!I got the Shadyside Sunrise - it's pineapple juice topped with an expresso shot. I wasn't sure if I'd like it but I LOVED it. Such a unique and refreshing combo.There's multiple Adda locations and I'm excited to check other ones out as well
Used to be my favorite neighborhood coffee shop, but they’ve consistently been overpriced for basic coffee, understaffed, and never have fresh baked goods in the AM
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Adda is one of my favorite cafes in town. I am in love with their pea blossom matcha latte. I've never seen it at other places and I'm sure Adda probably makes it better anyways :)) The staff is always so friendly and cheery, and getting a latte there makes my day. I've literally driven to Adda just for a drink on bad days. It's also one of my go to places to get work done and study. I was so sad when they were take out only during COVID. The cafe vibes are super cute and everyone there always looks happy lol. I also love their blue color theme. I like the Shadyside location the best, might be making this up but I think the drinks here taste better and the flavor feels richer.I also wanted to give a shoutout to the owners. I was huge fan of Adda's high tea and was waiting for it to be brought back. However I was a bit disappointed when I went to their first high tea after COVID (granted I had high expectations and I am a picky person). I emailed and was surprised they took my feedback so seriously, even giving me a refund. I was quite touched because I felt that the owners sincerely cared about Adda, as well as working to improve the food and guest experience.
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Great shop with a wonderful atmosphere and very friendly staff. Give the shadyside sunrise a try! It’s a great drink
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Adda is always a great spot for a coffee to-go, sitting down to get work done, or meeting with clients. My favorite coffee is their Shadyside Sunrise with espresso and pineapple juice. I know it sounds odd, but trust me. Fans of espresso tonics will love it! The atmosphere is always so cute with the live plants and locally made gifts for sale. The staff is friendly and efficient, putting care into every drink they make.
Very chill spot. Staff was helpful in helping me order. Loved the Taylor Swift drink menu! Prices are reasonable. Convenient location.Parking: There is street parking right out front, but sometimes it’s hard to get a spot. There are two parking lots that are for the local shopping centers, but they state that they are specifically for those shopping centers, so you run the risk of being towed. I guess where you park depends on how long you’ll be visiting the coffee shop. If I were just running in for a quick drink, I’d take my chances with a parking lot.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
$5.75 for a small latte to go (no shame about asking for a tip at this price point), cashier telling you "it will be ready in 2 more minutes" when it take them 10 minutes to do it.This is a coffee shop and when customers ask you for a coffee to go they expect you to get it ready in a few minutes and not chat between the cashier and the barrista to make customers waiting.
The shop is super cute and has very interesting drinks. If I lived closer, I would definitely visit more frequently to work out write. I didn't try the food, but it all sounded great. The only complaint I have is that the service was lacking. I came in to grab a quick latte and read a few emails. It was close to closing time, but I planned on leaving 5-10 mins before it closed. The girl working was obviously annoyed when customers came in, even if they left immediately. She also rushed me out. I get that she wanted to go home, but the premature rushing was a bit much.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Blue Jasmine