Arriviste Coffee Roasters — Shadyside

A cute cafe with nice interior! Not a lot of seatings though, and there is NOT any outlets available for digital devices… So if you are planning to come here to work, make sure you don’t come at a busy time (again, the space is limited) and with your laptop sufficiently charged! In terms of beverage, I ordered their latte with ube coconut milk! It’s AMAZING! Overall, I would come back here again for the drinks, but probably not back here to work for long hours. A great cafe, not the best work cafe though.

This is solidly in the category of hip coffee shops. The space is large, bright, clean, modern, and somewhat minimalist. We reached about 20 minutes before the closing time, so the cafe was almost empty. my friend opted for the affogato and I got the special latte with honey. Both were pretty great. We sat down with a drinks on a very comfortable sofa, which is rare for cafes around Pittsburgh. My only complaint would be the use of plastic coffee mug for my latte even for dine-in experiences. My friend did get a ceramic mug for her coffee, though. By the time we got a coffee, the barista had already started cleaning up and preparing to close the cafe, so we couldn’t enjoy much time in the cafe, and I will need to comeback. Not giving it five stars because there was nothing which stood out for me either in terms of the coffee itself or the ambience.

This might be my new favorite cafe in Pittsburgh! I will definitely be going back for the ube latte -- it was so delicious! Loved all the plants, and hopefully next time I won't be going to study! There aren't a ton of seats but it's not too far from Walnut street if you want to take a walk after you get your drink

This has been one of my favorite spots in town for years now. They have great tea and coffee, and it's the perfect place to work. I also love the music that a staff member mixes every once in a while (might be the owner). Unfortunately, the new barista is unpleasant and rude. Pretty sad because the previous staff have always been lovely, kind people.

Really Great Coffee - it’s fantastic to be able to get the choice of 2 single origin roasts for espresso. Expertly made and delicious Cortado. Friendly barista, cool space, books for sale. This place checks all the boxes. Highly recommend. If you are in Pittsburgh and want a great experience you have to put this delightful shop on your list.

A very delightful coffee shop with great coffee and atmosphere to relax and enjoy. Neil is a very friendly barista who deeply cares about the coffee. In general, you can tell by the furniture, cups, and the machines, whoever put the shop together really wants you to have the best.

I have enjoyed visiting this coffee shop in the past, and the ambiance and location are undeniably pleasant. However, my recent experience left much to be desired. When I asked if it was possible to make a half-caf beverage, the barista responded flatly with a simple “no,” delivered in a tone that felt dismissive and lacking any effort to assist with my request. This abruptness set an uncomfortable tone for the interaction. When I followed up with a general question about their espresso sizes, the barista seemed frustrated, misinterpreting my inquiry as an attempt to alter my original order, even though that wasn’t the case. His responses felt curt and almost contemptuous, as if any further clarification was an inconvenience. Finally, I asked if it was possible to pour half a shot of espresso in my drink, hoping to find a simple solution. Again, the response was brusque, with little regard for customer service. At this point, I felt unwelcome and decided to leave without ordering. While the coffee here may be good, this particular interaction left me feeling uncomfortable and undervalued as a customer. I hope this feedback encourages better communication and service in the future.

This is a lovely coffee house with a limited selection of pastries on the side. They serve cappuccino in house in porcelain cups. I had 2 cappuccinos, loved them - tasty expresso, stiff foam.