Highest-rated cafes in the Pittsburgh area by diners
From the first coffee houses in the Ottoman Empire to Boston's famed London Coffee House, cafes have always been an egalitarian place to gather, sip, and share ideas, many of which have changed the world.
During the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries, cafes regularly entertained the likes of Voltaire, Rousseau, Thomas Jefferson, and Isaac Newton. Later, Simone de Beauvoir and Jean-Paul Sartre would spend hours in cafes, pondering their works and holding court alongside other intellectuals.
Needless to say, coffee and cafes beget some revolutionary ideas; sipping a cup may even be a political act. When settlers dumped tea into the Boston Harbor to send a message to the British in 1773, tea became a British loyalist's drink, and coffee became a popular substitute.
Boston's London Coffee House, which had opened nearly 85 years earlier, was soon renamed the American Coffee House. Meanwhile, in Philadelphia, Merchants' Coffee House hosted the likes of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and Paul Revere.
Many other coffee shops steeped in history abound in the United States, including New York City's Caffe Reggio. Founded in 1927, it was the first to serve cappuccino in the country. New Orleans' Cafe du Monde, founded in 1862, is a fixture in the French Quarter for its coffee and beignets.
Whether it's for a cup of Joe, a heady conversation, or simply a place to start the day, cafes have become landmarks of our daily lives. But where's the best one to find refuge and that perfect caffeinated cup near you?
compiled a list of the highest-rated cafes in the Pittsburgh area based on diners' reviews on as of February 2025. Cafes with at least 20 reviews tagged as "coffee" on Yelp within a 10-kilometer radius of Pittsburgh were included. As a result, some cafes featured may primarily serve other items besides coffee and tea. Also, in an effort to highlight independent businesses and local chains, those with more than 25 locations nationally, based on the Yelp data, were not included.
Keep reading to see if your favorite cafe made the list!
#30. Nicholas Coffee & Tea
- Rating: 4.2/5 (142 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 23 Market Sq Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Coffee & Tea
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#29. Constellation Coffee
- Rating: 4.2/5 (138 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4059 Penn Ave. Floor 1 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Coffee & Tea
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#28. Commonplace Coffee
- Rating: 4.2/5 (131 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5467 Penn Ave. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bakeries, Coffee Roasteries
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#27. Arriviste Coffee Roasters
- Rating: 4.2/5 (130 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5730 Ellsworth Ave. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Desserts, Coffee Roasteries
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#26. Little Bangkok in the Strip
- Rating: 4.3/5 (221 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1906 Penn Ave. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Thai, Seafood, Coffee & Tea
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#25. Delanie's Coffee
- Rating: 4.3/5 (259 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1737 East Carson St. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Mediterranean, Juice Bars & Smoothies
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#24. Commonplace Coffee
- Rating: 4.3/5 (237 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5827 Forbes Ave. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bakeries, Coffee Roasteries
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#23. Biddle's Escape
- Rating: 4.3/5 (213 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 401 Biddle Ave. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Coffee & Tea
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#22. Jitters Cafe
- Rating: 4.3/5 (125 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5541 Walnut St. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
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#21. The Nook
- Rating: 4.3/5 (196 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3811 Butler St. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Categories: New American, Breakfast & Brunch, Coffee & Tea
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#20. The Butterwood Bake Consortium
- Rating: 4.3/5 (340 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5222 Butler St. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Desserts, Coffee & Tea, Custom Cakes
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#19. Margaux
- Rating: 4.4/5 (161 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5947 Penn Ave. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Bars, Cafes, Coffee & Tea
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#18. Pigeon Bagels
- Rating: 4.4/5 (217 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5613 Hobart St. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Bagels, Sandwiches, Coffee & Tea
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#17. Tazza D'oro
- Rating: 4.4/5 (191 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1125 North Highland Ave. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cafes
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#16. Allegheny Coffee & Tea Exchange
- Rating: 4.4/5 (167 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2005 Penn Ave. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Coffee & Tea
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#15. Ineffable Ca Phe
- Rating: 4.4/5 (210 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3920 Penn Ave. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Vietnamese, Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches
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#14. Prestogeorge Coffee & Tea
- Rating: 4.4/5 (130 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1719 Penn Ave. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Specialty Food, Coffee Roasteries
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#13. Kingfly Spirits
- Rating: 4.4/5 (120 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2613 Smallman St. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Distilleries, Coffee & Tea, Music Venues
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#12. Severina
- Rating: 4.4/5 (167 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1330 Center Ave. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Coffee & Tea
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#11. Geppetto Cafe
- Rating: 4.4/5 (434 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4121 Butler St. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Creperies, Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
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#10. Big Dog Coffee
- Rating: 4.5/5 (382 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2717 Sarah St. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Desserts, Coffee & Tea
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#9. Friendship Perk and Brew
- Rating: 4.5/5 (167 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 300 South Pacific Ave. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches
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#8. Carnegie Coffee Company
- Rating: 4.5/5 (296 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 132 East Main St. Carnegie, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches, Breakfast & Brunch
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#7. De Fer Coffee
- Rating: 4.5/5 (263 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2002 Smallman St. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cocktail Bars, Juice Bars & Smoothies
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#6. Espresso a Mano
- Rating: 4.5/5 (391 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3623 Butler St. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Coffee & Tea
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#5. Mixtape
- Rating: 4.6/5 (107 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4907 Penn Ave. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Lounges, Cocktail Bars, Coffee & Tea
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#4. BeanThru
- Rating: 4.7/5 (124 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4221 Ohio River Blvd. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Juice Bars & Smoothies, Drive-Thru Bars
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#3. Curbside on the Run
- Rating: 4.8/5 (209 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1101 Powers Run Road Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
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#2. Coffee Etc.
- Rating: 4.8/5 (110 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3754 Willow Ave. Castle Shannon, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Delis, Breakfast & Brunch
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#1. Reginald's Coffee
- Rating: 4.8/5 (119 reviews)
- Address: 2600 South Park Road Historic Schoolhouse Bethel Park, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Coffee Roasteries, Coffee & Tea
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This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Rasha Aly and Carren Jao, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 313 metros.
