Pittsburgh coffee guide

Best coffee in Strip District

6 places to get coffee in Strip District, ranked on what we could source: a named drink and a described room come first, then independents, then complete hours and address.

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06 ranked
  1. 1. The James Cafe

    What to get: Featured pour-over. A bright, European-styled café on the ground floor of a Smallman Street condo building, with seasonal sidewalk seating.

    2550 Smallman Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222

  2. 2. De Fer Coffee & Tea — Strip

    What to get: V60 pour-over. The flagship pairs the coffee bar with cocktails, wine and draft beer, plenty of indoor seating, a few outdoor tables and live music on summer Saturdays.

    2002 Smallman Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222

  3. 3. Allegheny Coffee & Tea Exchange

    What to get: Nitro coffee from the rotating taps.

    2005 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222

  4. 4. Novaria Coffee

    Novaria bills itself as a Syrian coffee house built around hospitality and a cozy room.

    1812 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222

  5. 5. Prestogeorge Coffee & Tea

    A roomy bean-and-tea shop selling bulk coffee and a large assortment of teas.

    1719 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222

  6. 6. La Prima Espresso — The Strip

    Pittsburgh-roasted Italian-style espresso bar. Open daily.

    205 21st Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222

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