Best Coffee Shops in Pittsburgh (2025)

A Lawrenceville staple since 2009, now roasting its own beans and still delivering textbook cappuccinos with friendly precision. Recognized by Food & Wine and praised by local critics for consistency and value.

An old-school Strip District counter serving Italian-style espresso since 1988; lines of regulars tell the story. Expanded with a 2025 Oakland café and remains a touchstone for classic cappuccinos, per Axios and local reporting.

A community-driven roaster with a lively Strip District flagship that doubles as a café-bar and events hub. Frequently cited by Pittsburgh Magazine and local food writers for quality sourcing and neighborhood engagement.

Larimer’s design-forward roastery channels a West Coast sensibility into bright, nuanced coffees. Profiled by Pittsburgh Magazine for its in-house roasting and thoughtful, transportive café experience.

Shadyside’s modernist café roasts on a zero‑emissions Bellwether and pioneered the Modbar here. Often spotlighted by regional media for its meticulous brews and Filipino-influenced specialty drinks from an owner with hospitality bona fides.

Beloved local roaster that grew from a tiny Oakland café to multiple city outposts, including CMU and Uptown. Noted by campus and city publications for fostering community while keeping the menu tight and well-executed.

A North Side favorite from a respected regional roaster. Named by Food & Wine among top American cafés (reported locally) and celebrated for building community through approachable, well-sourced coffee.

Vietnamese coffeehouse in Lawrenceville known for cà phê sữa đá, siphon brews, and excellent bánh mì. Featured by local editors for its spacious, hangout-friendly design rooted in the owner’s heritage.

Highland Park’s long-running independent café with a Roman spirit and quality-focused sourcing. Frequently recommended by travel editors and local writers as a neighborhood anchor for espresso and pastries.

An auto‑themed downtown café known for house syrups, hearty breakfast sandwiches, and beans from respected local roasters. Highlighted by city guides and food writers as a convenient stop near the riverfront trails.

East Liberty’s sustainability-minded roaster with Smithsonian Bird Friendly roots, profiled by coffee trade press and local outlets. Expect careful, lighter roasts and an airy café that nods to its conservation mission.