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27 cafe places in Pittsburgh we have eaten in, sorted by editor score. All cuisines in Pittsburgh | Cafe across every city.

Pittsburgh's cafe culture is dense and roaster-driven, spread across Lawrenceville, the Strip District and the East End. Espresso a Mano on Butler Street and Constellation Coffee in Lawrenceville are neighborhood mainstays, while Tazza d'Oro in East Liberty and De Fer in the Strip pull steady crowds. Nicholas Coffee in Market Square downtown is the long-running old guard.

Tazza d'Oro ★ 4.8

$CaféEast Liberty

Tazza d'Oro on North Highland Avenue in Highland Park is a bike-friendly cafe in Pittsburgh. Free wifi, indoor and patio seating and a work-friendly room.

Biddle's Escape ★ 4.7

$CaféRegent Square

Biddle's Escape on Biddle Avenue in Regent Square is a work-friendly cafe in Pittsburgh. Specialty drinks and panini with a big patio and downstairs seating.

Espresso a Mano ★ 4.7

$CaféLawrenceville

Espresso a Mano on Butler Street in Lawrenceville is a small espresso-focused cafe in Pittsburgh. The city's serious espresso bar, meticulous and always busy.

Kaibur Coffee ★ 4.6

$CaféPolish Hill

Kaibur Coffee on Dobson Street in Polish Hill is a neighbourhood cafe in Pittsburgh. A relaxed corner spot on the hillside above the Strip District.

Redstart Roasters ★ 4.6

$CaféEast Liberty

Redstart Roasters on North Euclid Avenue in East Liberty is a bright cafe in Pittsburgh. Carefully sourced coffee, light food and a calm room for working.

The James Cafe ★ 4.5

$CaféStrip District

The James Cafe on Smallman Street in the Strip District is a modern cafe in Pittsburgh. Coffee, light plates and a clean room in the market district.

Delanie's Coffee ★ 4.5

$CaféSouth Side

Delanie's Coffee on East Carson Street in the South Side is a work-friendly cafe in Pittsburgh. A two-floor room with coffee, food and wifi on the bar strip.

Everyday Cafe ★ 4.2

$CaféEast Liberty

Everyday Cafe on North Homewood Avenue in Homewood is a community cafe in Pittsburgh. A neighbourhood coffee shop and gathering room with light food.

Yinz Coffee (Bloomfield) ★ 4.2

$CaféBloomfield

Yinz Coffee on Liberty Avenue in Bloomfield is a homegrown cafe in Pittsburgh. A local chain pouring espresso and drip with a relaxed room for work.

Gasoline Street Coffee ★ 4.1

$CaféDowntown

Gasoline Street Coffee on First Avenue downtown is a small cafe in Pittsburgh. Espresso and pastries near the river end of the Golden Triangle.

Convive Coffee Roastery ★ 4.5

$CaféLawrenceville

Convive Coffee Roastery on Butler Street in Lawrenceville is a cafe and roastery in Pittsburgh. Single-origin pour-overs in a bright corner room.

Margaux ★ 4.4

$CaféEast Liberty

Margaux on Penn Avenue in East Liberty is a cafe and bakery in Pittsburgh. Coffee, pastries and natural wine in a stylish East End corner room.

Scratch Food + Beverage ★ 4.4

$CaféNorth Side

Scratch Food + Beverage on Lowrie Street in Troy Hill is a cafe and restaurant in Pittsburgh. Coffee by day and a seasonal kitchen by night.

Constellation Coffee ★ 4.4

$CaféLawrenceville

Constellation Coffee on Penn Avenue in Lawrenceville is a bright, minimalist cafe in Pittsburgh. Pour-overs, chemex and espresso in a calm work-friendly room.

Redhawk Coffee (Oakland) ★ 4.3

$CaféOakland

Redhawk Coffee on Meyran Avenue in Oakland is a student-friendly cafe in Pittsburgh. Bright single-origin coffee near Pitt, busy with the university crowd.

Ka-Fair ★ 4.1

$CaféEast Liberty

Ka-Fair on Chislett Street in Morningside is a neighbourhood cafe in Pittsburgh. A small corner coffee shop with espresso and pastries on the East End.

Yinz Coffee (North Side) ★ 4.0

$CaféNorth Side

Yinz Coffee on East North Avenue on the North Side is a homegrown cafe in Pittsburgh. Espresso and drip in a relaxed room near the Mexican War Streets.

Pane e Pronto ★ 4.3

$CaféStrip District

Pane e Pronto on Penn Avenue in the Strip District is DiAnoia's Italian cafe in Pittsburgh. Cappuccino, focaccia and pastries a few doors from the restaurant.

Nicholas Coffee & Tea Co. ★ 4.0

$CaféDowntown

Nicholas Coffee & Tea on Market Square downtown is a coffee counter in Pittsburgh since 1919. A classic Golden Triangle stop for a cup and a bag of beans.

Kaibur Coffee ★ 4.1

$$CafePolish Hill

Kaibur Coffee in Pittsburgh: A quiet corner cafe on Polish Hill, up the hill from the Strip's crowds and known mostly to neighbourhood regulars.

TipA calm spot for coffee and pastries away from the tourist routes. Pair it with a Polish Hill walk.

Scratch Food + Beverage ★ 4.5

$$CafeNorth Side

Scratch Food + Beverage is a community-minded cafe and restaurant up on troy hill, a steep north side neighbourhood that few food visitors reach.

TipGo for coffee by day or a seasonal dinner by night. The Troy Hill setting is half the appeal.

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