Reviews of Commonplace Coffee — Squirrel Hill (Coffee Shop)

Abhinav Maurya

I tried their Chai Latte. Didn't do anything for me. There are better cafes out here in Pittsburgh and in Squirrel Hill.

Kev Gee Bee

Friendly staff. Quiet coffeehouse. Got 2 great tasting lattes.

Jessica Sunderland

Pretty good coffee, good people and are really cool atmosphere.

Alex Ruck

Great spot

Bethany Klick

Great prices, taste was really good.

Retta Flagg

Good soy vanilla latte. Vegan, gluten-free donuts.

Nicholas Culler

Good stuff

Elizabeth Goldberg

Best coffee in town.

Wes M

Great coffee at a great price. While there is a lot of seating, it seems to fill quickly because of the great coffee at a great price.

Christopher Myler

Great coffee, great atmosphere.

Mark Silvis

Great cold brew. Simple aesthetic with a good atmosphere for getting work done or chatting with friends.

Victoria Peechatt

Chill place, lots of seating, friendly staff, wifi

Jeff Hughes

Definitely above average. Excellent coffee. I had a large mocha. It was more dark chocolate taste. Not too sweet. Very good. The ambiance was decent. Would be a good place to work from.

Ryan Lucas

Great place. Not a lot of seating during busy times. Kid friendly and affordable drinks.

Garret Myers

One of the best coffee shops in Pittsburgh. The homemade flavor syrups are unique and delicious.

Tony Gary

Horrible hot chocolate

Jason Dancisin

An outstanding coffee shop. Employees are friendly and knowledgeable as well extremely skilled. The pastry selection could use some help, but otherwise, an amazing shop.

Reuben Govender

Good quality beans and well trained baristas. They serve cappuccinos etc at a temperature which is drinkable straight away and doesn't need a cup holder to stop you burning your fingers. It's a coffee shop where many folk prefer to sit down and enjoy their cup, rather than a grab and go place. My own quibble (not a full complaint) is that the layout of the shop can make the queues for ordering and collection a bit awkward if there are more than 4 people in the queue.

Eric Kaun

Outstanding espresso and pourover coffee.

Ben Carlo

Entirely unremarkable in both atmosphere and coffee. Good place to go if you don't mind being uncomfortable so long as you can go to a place people say is cool. Don't get me wrong, it's not bad, just extremely unimpressive.

riccardo fogliato

Good coffee and perfect place to work for a few hours

C

Good coffee. Honey & cinnamon latte was delicious. Cups and lids are biodegradable which is awesome! Barista wasn't the most personable, but i did overhear her mention being up early for school. Must have been a long day. Other than that can't complain

Abby Kois

The best cappuccino I have ever had. It was a little expensive though; $3 or $4 for a small (approx. 8oz). I was ok with the price because the service was great and the quality of the coffee is amazing and definitely better than all of the other places I have been to!

Joshua Reisner

Definitely the best quality coffee out of the local neighborhood options. Would like to see more options for pour overs; at minimum they should offer to brew the coffees they are selling. Clearly they have a love for coffee but a customer-centric approach is definitely lacking. Entitled Caucasian millennials may not necessarily be the way to best serve customers of THIS particular neighborhood.

Sandi Kruse

Great atmosphere and good coffee.

Benjamin

Great coffee, and a relaxing place to sit.

Hayley Walters

Great service, in a very modern environment. Usually all the tables are full when I go in, no matter what time of day. Some pricing might be a little high-priced, mostly because the small size coffees are very small. I would recommend this place for those who like their coffee without all the sugar shots and additives.

Jennifer Pajewski

Friendly atmosphere. Great service.

Joja

Commonplace serves some of the best coffee in Pittsburgh. The baristas are often overworked, so they're not the friendliest, but damn do they make good coffee. The pour over selection is awesome, and the flavors for the hand poured coffee are always changing. Their variety is great from week to week, but if you're going only once, then the menu might seem a little small. The latte drinks are also great. They have a set of unique flavors that cost an additional 50 cents, and they are all worthwhile. Soy also costs extra.

Maeve Bauerle

Its pretty nice coffee. Busy with a studenty upmarket vibe

Amanda Dawes

I love this place. Great coffee and awesome baristas- best coffeeshop in the burgh

Matthew DeLuca

Very comfy and the staff knows coffee. I don't prefer their straight espresso as it's more ideal for milk drinks. If they offered a single origin espresso that would be awesome but I'm just one guy haha.

Eric Gottlieb

Best coffee in the area and great place to sit and do some work

Nathalie Link

Being a regular customer , I went to the Commonplace (on Forbes) everyday to get a cappuccino. The manager charged me 0.5 dollar for the hot water today. She always has a poker face . However, other staff who works there are very friendly . So sorry for such nice coffee shop to have such a poker face manager. What a shame!

Stan Tuggs

I remember the days when a coffee house held old men solving the world's problems, today it holds drones that run on coffee and have electronic devices attached at the end of their arms.

Richard Christman

Commonplace Squirrel Hill is 10/10. Only one that offers Lemon Vanilla Lattes.

Anant Bajwa

My favorite (and most frequented) coffee shop in Pittsburgh. The baristas are all super nice and helpful. The honey and cinnamon lattes are really really good, and the gluten free apple cinnamon or pineapple donuts are moist and delicious! I have also gotten the blueberry muffins and they are really good too! My friends love the cappuccinos here. They have a lot of space for those looking to do work here, but the vibe is definitely not quiet, so you can also come here to enjoy coffee with friends!

Michael Ionadi

Great coffee. Priced fairly. Room to hang out and work or chit chat as well.

Andrew Abrams

Excellent coffee and great service! Will definitely be back!!

Joe D'Alessandro

Great coffee and always pleasant service.

Blackandwhite624

Coffee is really good. Pastries not so much. The don't warm their savory scones before they serve them. They are super dry and do not taste good. If thry added sour cream and small chunks of cheese they could warm them and they would be amazing. There quiche was decent

Michelle Andreko

Simple menu but what they do, they do well. My latte was tasty and had a cute foam design on the top. Small outdoor seating for the nice days.

Colin Dean

The beans are roasted just so perfectly. I love the cold brew on any temperature of day but sometimes I'll go wild and get the honey cinnamon latte.

angelica ocampo

Best "Cortado" in town

Jonathan Shiflet

Great coffee, they just don't seem to understand "double". I ordered a double espresso and got one shot. It happens every single time. Still, best espresso in Pittsburgh.

Reed Taylor

A high quality third wave coffee and espresso place in Squirrel Hill. A big asset to the neighborhood!

Cc T

I think this place is hip enough you feel cool coming to drink coffee here but not confused. There is a clear sign for where to dispose of trash and dirty dishes which is a major plus. Overall I enjoyed my morning here.

Jonathan Power

Got a few cappuccinos and a chemex here over the holiday. Caps were fine, coffee was unbalanced. Not sure whether it was beans or technique. Good, but room for improvement. Much seating but also full on my visits.

Walter Wright

Nice little place for a cup of coffee.

Danny Darvish

The best in Squirrel Hill, but don't expect to find a seat during peak hours.

Lizzy Flush

Good place all around!

Xavier Martínez Palau

Great coffee and friendly staff ☕

crazypandafish

Wonderful coffee, hard to find a seat because it's so busy

Reihaneh Rabbany

Really nice cafe, good place to work and tasty espressos, didn't enjoy the brewed coffee much.

Chris Ober

Awesome shop. Friendliest workers ever.

Amanda Milko

The understated exterior camouflages itself from the Starbucks crowd and attracts those who take the art of espresso a little more seriously. Consistently solid quality from insanely skilled baristas. In my opinion, the best latte in town, and one of my favorite places to show off to visiting friends. You will want to lick the cup when you finish your latte.

Megan Lloyd

Nice little spot for a quick drink or for sitting down a while. Espresso drinks are delicious, consistent, and beautifully presented. Good variety of muffins and scones for a nush. Staff seems competent and are definitely very friendly. The tables are a bit wobbly, so just be cautious of putting a full drink near any electronics. ;-)

Melissa Hiller

Fabulous neighborhood coffee hangout.

Paola Buitrago

Great coffee, knowledgeable and friendly baristas. Good atmosphere. Fully recommended!

Meghan Neel

Cool little place to meet with friends and enjoy an amazing latte.

Tim C

This is my favorite coffee shop in the area. Great, full range of beans and roasts combined with skillful brewing. They also have interesting flavoring, if you're into that kind of thing. For example, try the lavender-flavored cappuccino, which is just wonderful. On top of that, they have plenty of seating and a nice outdoor patio area.

Claire Marshalek

Great coffee in a tiny space

Carol Smith

Great neighborhood spot for a tasty beverage. They pour beautiful lattes and have a nice selection of coffee. In warmer weather their outdoor seating is lovely. They also have a cooler with alternatives to coffee.

Mary Ann Wahba

Delicious drinks, nice place to enjoy a cup of coffee and a good book.

Shaun P

Great little coffee shop. It's conveniently located near the corner of Forbes and Murray in squirrel hill. Great people working in there. Very upbeat and happy. The coffee is fantastic. I get the espresso, obviously but I usually pick up coffees for other people in the office, also. It's a favorite among the MMODAL staff, which is where I work.

Michael Tier

Coffee is not really that good and is expensive. Staff has a bad attitude.

Louis Barr

Yummy almond & soy milk cappuccinos.

Andrew Leer

I've been drinking Common Place Coffeehouse coffee since 2006, when a shop opened up in Indiana, PA out in front of MobilVox where I worked in software development; it's always been great coffee, which isn't burned when it's roasted.

T M

Delicious coffee in a convenient location. Seating can get limited here, so not ideal for groups (though a safe bet for 2 during non-peak times).

Johnson Samson

Best Coffee shop in town. I've tried other Coffee places in the area. Wich, there are six but commonplace Coffee will I continue to choose phenomenal customer service every time. Friendly pleasant I feel welcomed I always recommend this place to friends and co-workers

Tim Becker

Best coffee shop in Pittsburgh. The espresso drinks especially.

Michael S. Chandler

Great atmosphere, nice staff, GREAT coffee, definitely my new go to on the way to work. I usually just get my usual, an espresso at the bar, and a coffee to go, never disappoints. This place is a gem.

Fred Klehm

Good vibe, friendly staff. Ordered a pour over and the water was tepid at best. Wasn't one of the better cups of coffee that I have had. Will try again though. May have been an off day.

Urchin W

Really great coffee. I moved recently, so I'm definitely going to miss this place.

Juliette Olshock

I like the coffee here. It's a great place to get some work/ studying done.

Blaise McQuade

Great coffee, friendly employees and fast free wifi. Always a great experience

randy blumenschein

I recommend getting a pour over!

Steve Bartlett

Friendly shop serving excellent coffee and specialty drinks.

Mike Ferchak

Commonplace coffee makes you strong and puts hair on your chest.

Sarah Nielsen

Delicious coffee, these guys know how its done. Hand crafted flavors are worth a shot too. Good luck finding a seat, its always packed here.

Sangwon Hyun

High quality espresso drinks!

John Yackovich

One of my favorite Pittsburgh coffee shops, definitely the best in Squirrel Hill, and an indubitable five stars. I've been coming here consistently since they made their foray into the city and opened this location several years ago, and I drink their product almost every day. Originally based in Indiana, PA, they've since moved their roasting operations to nearby Homewood. You can expect their coffee to be roasted within the past week or so. Consider trying the cappuccino, pour-over or cold brew, but anything is fair game. Roasts are generally on the lighter side. They make some of their own flavor syrups, as well. Tea selection is smallish but diverse and good for my taste (I'm typically here for coffee). Space is often crowded, seating not the comfiest, don't always count on a seat if you're here on a weekend. WiFi isn't great either. Staff is knowledgeable and generally friendly, too. Beans are a bit pricey but cheaper than, say, Intelligentsia, and worth the money. They also offer a free small drip coffee with beans purchase (though you may have to ask).

Joe Hughes

Coffee was great service was great. Seats were uncomfortable.

Q Nm

Best coffee in pit

David Hughes

Nice atmosphere, friendly barista will visit again

Casey Johnson

Consistently excellent lattes. These people know the difference between hot milk and correctly steamed milk.

AyJay Walk

Great expertly roasted coffee! You got to go in and try.

Brody Ruffner

Excellently made cappuccino, barista was friendly and knowledgeable, comfy modern coffee shop atmosphere, and good vibes.

Stephen Ecklund

Quality coffee. Friendly service.

Sam Sutton

I prefer the Mexican War Streets location. This shop gets packed quickly most days and their baristas have been average every time I have visited this location.

Ilter Canberk

Best coffee in Pgh

Omri Barak

Tastiest espresso I've ever had

Jon Plan

Always a great place to get that quick cup or something more.

Alex Cabrera

Great coffee shop for coffee and getting some work done

Jeffrey Bigham

Great coffee. Gets pretty crowded.

William Thompson

A cozy neighborhood coffee shop. A great place to work with nice ambiance.

Gabrielle Hill

Best coffee in Pittsburgh.Sometimes hard to snag a table to study but that's to no fault of the shop.

Nichole Dahlen

Definitely one of the coolest coffee shops in Pittsburgh. The barristas are so friendly. The location is great. The place is so aesthetic. Great place to study, work, go on a date, meet up with a friend, etc!

Michael Nye

Great atmosphere, very friendly staff. Their espresso is rich and smooth, one of the best I've had in Pittsburgh.

Jason Sweazy

I stopped in twice over the past few years traveling. The coffee is wonderful but the service has not been very friendly.

Noah Johnson

If you're a hip creative living in Pittsburgh, why haven't you been here?

Adam Foxson

Coffee quality: Certainly better than the mainstream national franchises. Seating: Poor. There is insufficient seating capacity, leading to many guests not being able to sit down and enjoy their drinks. If you do manage to find a seat, you will feel crammed. This cafe is a victim of its own popularity. Environmental: This place is uniquely miserable in the dead of winter. Unlike other venues, the main seating area abuts the entry door, sending massive blasts of cold air each and every single time someone enters or leaves. Dress especially warm. Acoustics: You’ll definitely need headphones if you expect to concentrate. It’s a lively, small, confined space (relative to competitors) with chatter aplenty.

Victor Venturi

Coffee wasn't as good as I expected. It has a really good ambiance, though

Karl Zellars

Best damn cupa coffee in Pittsburgh and no one will say a damn word to you while you drink it. PERFECT

Clara Weibel

very cute place and well priced, in a nice area thats always fun to walk around in

Taylor Clark

This is a nice place to hang out though it’s usually pretty crowded with people working. The lavender vanilla syrup sounds weird but is surprisingly refreshing in a latte.

Jaylyne Martinez

I met my husband here over a cup of coffee - that's some good coffee

Chris Hartman

Great coffee & espresso, great atmosphere. Every time I go I pick up a bag of their Tanzanian beans

Joey Lako

Great coffee, lots of seats.

Andrew H. Sullivan

Great espresso and knowledgeable staff on business practices and coffee bean details.

Emily F

Excellent atmosphere. Stellar service. Wonderful coffee.

Denise Mitchell

Visiting from out of town love to try new coffee shops did not feel welcomed & my coffee wad the most bitter coffee I've ever had. Worth a try.

Melissa

Very nice atmosphere and great coffee

Rana Zakerzadeh

I tried latte with apple cake. the girl said they don't have any fork or knife available for cake. Weird! Am I supposed to eat by hand?! Also she gave me single-use cup for coffee, though I sat inside. I think there are much better coffee shops around.I I will never come back

Keith Ball

Best 3rd wave coffee place in town.

Lily Nacht

Nice little coffee shop with great staff. Tends to be pretty quite making it a good spot to get some work done

Ben Watson

Best coffee i've had in Pittsburgh. Simple straightforward menu. High quality beans which are also available for retail at affordable prices. Staff is usually very friendly and helpful.

Miles McCoy

Cozy and modern cafe. Great place to sit outside and sip your favorite drink. The outdoor seating is very limited but nice. Speaking of limited: the 4 star rating is for the small space -- this place is always so packed that it can be difficult to find a place to sit down. If you're not a fan of crowds at your choice of coffeeshops, steer clear during peak hours.

Jake Mirra

I came in at 8:00am and there were plenty of tables and good wifi to start my workday. My 8oz coffee was delicious and cost $1.75, a fraction of the cost at their better-known competitors. And frankly, the environment just felt friendly and warm, and I would have been happy with the experience even if the coffee tasted like dirt. But let me just underscore the fact that it did not. It was excellent.

Ben Petrosky

Happy to find the great coffee here. Had a delicious Ethiopian pourover and the ambiance is great. Clearly a loyal neighborhood following with many folks greeting each other by name. Great, friendly staff round this out as a solid start to the morning.

Aleta Akhtar

Excellent coffee!!!

David Conover

Looking for cheap coffee that isn't the major chain stores? Then go here. It has a nice atmosphere and decor and if you want bring your coffee to the library and read a book with your coffee

Joshua Kratz

I always drink my coffee with cream and sugar. Commonplace is one of the only coffee shops I can drink it black. That says a lot about the taste ☕

Christopher Field

There is some consistently delicious coffee mechanations going on in this place.

Sam Romano

Love common place coffee! One of my favorites.

Bill Mattheis

Super knowledgeable and friendly staff. Great place to work from. Parking can be tough during the day but side streets offer some options.

Sudharshan Suresh

Great place for work! Coffee is really nice too.

Peggy Dague-Mannion

Coffee was excellent. Atmosphere was relaxed and welcoming and the staff friendly.

Felix Beuster

The lattes are pretty good. In the summer I'd suggest an Iced Americano

Ben Neal

Coffee cake was one of the best I've ever had! The perfect flavor and moistness!

Samuel Jackendoff

Wonderfully tasty coffee. Always smooth. Never bitter. Servers are always pleasant. Very plain wooden chairs and tables, but the atmosphere is always friendly and comfortable.

Chris Blomshield

This is among the best five coffee shops we have visit of about 150. They do their own coffee roasting offsite but nearby. Multiple brewing options and a few bean options. Today they had an Ethiopian medium-light roast and another option. We went for an individual pourover and it was exceptional. Basic treats on hand for those wanting something a little extra. We will be back for sure!

Jeanmarie Larkin

Best coffee in the city and the lavender vanilla lattes are great.

Kevin German

Great coffee, great people, good wifi, plenty of indoor as well as some sidewalk seating.

Louis

chill atmosphere and people, tasty coffee, pretty good beans (like "2.5"th-wave beans)

Dione Marshall

Poor coffee, cafe smelled of garbage.

Michael Steiner

Good coffee but exceptionally Noisy Place to have it.

Ryan Hausler

Great service. Better coffee

Julia Solomina

Very good quality of coffee and snacks,cozy place,has outside sitting too

Brian Mox

Good quality coffee, can get quite busy and sitting can get hard. Good homemade flavor's and quality espresso.

dovid jacobowitz

Super fresh coffee. Nice quiet place

Brandon Link

Great service and craftsmanship. Not a lot of selection in 16oz+ range.

Josh Kurnot

Always crowded and never a table available to share. You will get the stink eye if you ask a single to share their table for two. Service is not so sharp. Coffee is good.

Lorraine

Delicious mango scone!

Jiyeon Kim

I love coffee here but tables are too close together. And I feel the overall ambience is a bit dark as I always prefer brighter.

Arie Beresteanu

Nice place with good ambience. Super friendly stuff. You can work there or meet people. I took a soy cappuccino which was pretty good. I didn't check the pastries but thet look yummy. It's a nice coffee place in squirrel hill.

Gabe Krabbe

Excellent choice if you like filter coffee ("pour-over", "hand poured", whatever you like to call it).

Shaun Murphy

Fantastic coffee, good atmosphere, quick baristas