50 Best Cafes in Pittsburgh

“I happened upon this coffee shop on a whim and felt welcomed from the moment I walked through the door. Honestly, it was like I stepped into a cozy fantasy novel. The atmosphere is friendly and you can *feel* the care and thoughtfulness that goes into the service. There are so many drink choices that I'm glad there's a wheel to spin for inspiration. Fate landed on a spiced pear chai and it was phenomenal. I already want to go back.“

“Best biscuits and gravy in Pittsburgh. Great service and friendly atmosphere.“

“Great sandwiches and bakery items“

“delightful, charming and authentically French fresh“

“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!“

“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.“

“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.“

“It’s a really great place to stop on the way into the city through the West End. It’s not a nightmare to find parking in the morning, which makes it convenient for a contractor like myself. I’ve even walked over from the Supply house across the street.“

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

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

“I ordered from Grapow and the food was so fresh, hot and tasted exactly like food I've gotten in Asia. It's nice to know that we have places like this in Pittsburgh that not only curates the best - but most flavorful - international cuisine. I'll definitely be working my way around the world and trying all the places.“

“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!“

“Very welcoming place. Great food and friendly people“

“I worked with Shaquala and her team at PAIR on a catering order for two of our events. Both times Shaquala was so lovely to work with. She was accommodating and provided suggestions on what would be best for the size of crowd and type of event. The most recent catering order was this past weekend - the grazing charcuterie board that she prepared for us was beautiful and delicious! Everyone in attendance was asking who the caterer was. Truly was the highlight of our event! Highly recommend working with PAIR for your next event ✨“

“Senza has a really cute and cozy vibe inside. We started with the pull-apart bread, chickpea panisse, and pepperoni arancini, and honestly, all of them were phenomenal. For entrees, the sourdough cavatelli was really amazing. We also got the smoked lamb, which was just okay for me—it could have been a bit more tender, and it definitely needed more of the yogurt sauce. But overall, it was an amazing meal. Definitely a five out of five.“

“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.“

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

“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.“

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

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

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

“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!“

“Went in for espresso and found a bakery that was worth the wait. I got a cortado with oat milk. It was very good. We bought a couple sandwiches, a baguette, a few baked treats, and a chocolate pecan pie. We may have gone a bit overboard but it was definitely worth it. The baguette had a crispy crust and was soft, airy, and chewy on the inside, perfect. The croissants were flaky and just delicious. Highly recommended.“

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

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

“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 😋“

“This was an excellent find off our beaten path. We were here for Anthrocon and happened to be in the area and oh my goodness whis was AMAZING. The Back Home Latte was fantastic and their shortbread treats (I forgot the name but I had date and pistachio) were so goooooood. This is a must visit location!“

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

“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!“

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

“My husband got the Chimichurri steak and egg hash. He will not stop talking about it. He gives it a 5/5. Service was good too.“

“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!“

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

“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!“

“Ambience, menu, service and, of course, the eclectic decor. What a delicious, fun experience in Lawrenceville. Will now be our go to brunch restaurant!“

“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.“

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

“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.“

“Great place with wonderful owners and staff. Love the vibe; strong coffee and really good food. The cocktails are top tier.“

“We need more open late cafes!

Afters Cafe came in clutch when I needed a pick me up in the evening. A quick Google search brought me here and I couldn't have been happier. Great service, delicious drinks, especially their Afters flavor? So good.

Will definitely be back for late night caffeine runs!“

“This is the BEST spot to grab a quick drink or snack. Their service is fast, efficient and reasonable prices. It’s also nice and quiet so you can get some work done or just listen to some music and enjoy a treat. This is a can’t miss spot if you love a good tea, matcha or slushy!“

“I had the Turkey Bacon melt which was very good. All the staff were friendly, and for what we got the price was very reasonable. Overall made my visit to the Aviary even more enjoyable.“

“New to the area and first time here. Cute lil coffee shop and loved the wall of dog Polaroids. Got a cold brew and everything bagel and both were delicious and fairly priced. Friend I went with said it was the best tiramisu coffee she had ever had. (Did not know that was a thing but apparently hits) definitely will be back :)“

“Not sure if this is the right place for this review, but I wanted to shout out whoever was working that Starbucks cafe the morning of Black Friday. The line was packed but those baristas got everyone in and out in no time; I barely blinked and my drinks were there. Very friendly and polite as well.“

“Great staff, affordable, quick service, very accommodating to special requests, great coffee-I love this place. I used to go about 2-3 times a week before it became super popular. I highly recommend it! I only wish the tutti frutti wasn’t seasonal, but that’s because they only use berries when they’re in season…so that ones on mother nature“

“Bar Marco did an amazing job for our wedding. The food is so good that all of our vendors were thrilled when we told them the venue, and our guests similarly raved. The staff took the time to know our order of events and requests and accommodated accordingly. Highly recommend.“

“Thoughtfully brewed coffee. Amicable staff. A small gem Downtown.“

“Have been to First Watch multiple times . Food is always excellent and the service is great .Would highly recommend First Watch in McCandless.“

“We really enjoyed the plov and lamb dumplings. The lemon tea on a chilly evening was delightful as well. Friendly people!“