Tazza D'Oro
Reviews
Looking at other reviews, maybe I just had an unusually bad experience... Ordered a Cappuccino, was given a tall cup of warm milk. For the record, I owned an espresso shop in Rochester, NY, so I know how to make my drinks. Wasn't even close to a cappuccino. For my 16 oz Milk and a muffin, paid $6.80 from people who think capitalists are greedy. Won't be back.
The quality of beans and roast are excellent, but more often than not you will drink a chilled sip of cappuccino or cortado because they put more care in in drawing a heart of foam than in making sure the milk is hot.
Best Cafe in Pittsburgh - like a hidden gem. The sandwiches are delicious, you must try the chocolate chip brownie, and the coffee is great and made exactly the way you like it. Also, good WiFi connection. That's important!
One of the better coffee houses in Pittsburgh. Had a good coffee and a little cooky. Almost 7 bucks for that is perhaps a little overpriced.
Tazza's espresso is some of the best in the city, and their drinks are made in the classical Italian style; eg, their cappuccino is "wet", and served in only one size, about 6 ounces. If you're into coffee then this should be all the recommendation you need. But there's more to like about Tazza. Their pastries are always fresh and excellent in general (though the croissant leaves something to be desired, namely more butter). The atmosphere at their location in Highland Park is low-key, with eclectic music in the background (several of the baristas come from the local music scene).
