Pittsburgh coffee scene

Cafés with outdoor seating in Pittsburgh

Terraces, courtyards, and pavement tables in Pittsburgh. Specialty coffee with a seat in the open air.

10 cafés · United States

Independent picks, never pay-to-list. How we choose.

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Regent Square

Biddle's Escape

A quirky residential-corner cafe in Regent Square, Biddle's Escape has been serving specialty drinks, a wide…

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Garfield

Commonplace Coffee - Garfield

Commonplace Coffee has roasted and served direct-trade specialty coffee since 2003, and the Penn Avenue Garfield cafe…

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Outdoor seats
North Side

Commonplace Coffee - Mexican War Streets

Tucked into the historic Mexican War Streets neighborhood, this corner Commonplace location brings specialty coffee…

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Outdoor seats
South Side

Commonplace Coffee - South Side Works

Shared with The Speckled Egg brunch spot, this South Side Works Commonplace location keeps long hours and draws a…

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Outdoor seats
Squirrel Hill

Commonplace Coffee - Squirrel Hill

One of Commonplace's oldest Pittsburgh locations, the Squirrel Hill shop opened in 2010 and has become the anchor…

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Outdoor seats
Strip District

De Fer Coffee and Tea - Strip District

De Fer's flagship roastery-cafe on Smallman Street is the heart of their six-location Pittsburgh operation, combining…

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Outdoor seats
Troy Hill

De Fer Coffee and Tea - Troy Hill

Set in a historic building in the quiet hillside borough of Troy Hill, this De Fer location offers a rooftop deck in…

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Outdoor seats
Downtown

Gasoline Street Coffee Company

Tucked under the Liberty Bridge on First Avenue, Gasoline Street Coffee has one of the most memorable settings in…

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Outdoor seats
Strip District

La Prima Espresso Company

La Prima has roasted Italian-style espresso in Pittsburgh's Strip District since 1988, making it the oldest specialty…

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Outdoor seats
Oakland

Redhawk Coffee - Oakland

Redhawk's Oakland flagship in the Oxford Building is described by regulars as 'the hawk,' a small but buzzing space…

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These Pittsburgh cafés have outdoor seating, from pavement tables to courtyards and terraces, while still pouring proper specialty coffee.

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