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Allegheny Coffee & Tea Exchange
2005 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, United States
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Allegheny Coffee & Tea Exchange
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Ja
Review №1

One of my favorite places to get coffee. Like if your a coffee drinker this is your place! Offers free samples of their nitro brew, a rediculous amount of coffee options, and good service. Definitely recommend

Ni
Review №2

This is my favorite place to buy coffee beans.Its a fun, immersive experience picking out your beans! They have a wall of single origin coffees, two rows of flavored coffees, and a wall of tea!I love that you get to fill your bags yourself. If theres a coffee you want to try, you only need to get enough to make a pot. You dont need to buy a whole pound to realize its not for you! (Then, of course you can get a large bag of the beans you know you love!)My favorite is an Ethiopia, though if youre more of a flavored bean person, checkout the pistachio!I lived in Nashville for awhile, and one of my favorite parts of coming home was visiting Allegheny coffee!

Al
Review №3

This place has awesome coffee. If you’re in Pittsburgh and you love coffee then it’s a must go! The coffee is delicious, there are a ton of flavors, and the prices are great. Also, the shop is neat, going there is a fun experience. Every time I’m in town I have to stop here!

Ca
Review №4

This place is fantastic! Not only do they have a wide variety of bean choices but the prices per lb are completely reasonable. The staff are super friendly and helpful. And they are also dog friendly, which is a major perk for me, considering I love taking my dog everywhere I can! I would recommend this place to anyone who loves coffee!

Ma
Review №5

Great staff! Friendly and welcoming. Coffee was amazing.

Mi
Review №6

If you like coffee, this is a great place to go. If you love coffee, this a place you HAVE to go. The staff are very knowledgeable, helpful, friendly and genuinely enjoy what this place is all about. They have plenty of tea options too. Lots of different whole coffee beans to buy in the amounts YOU chose.They will grind too. They have decaffeinated options too.

Ja
Review №7

Was visiting the Strip District with family. Dropped in for a coffee. What a great place. Nice atmosphere and friendly staff. Love the coffee. You can get various types to take home. Roasted fresh. Enjoyed seeing the roaster. Was surprised that they have cold coffee on tap. The triple espresso is great as is the caramel latte. Will be back when I return to town.

rs
Review №8

The smell of fresh roasted coffee was amazing. The variety of coffees and teas was good and the employees were so helpful.

NO
Review №9

Good coffee, good prices and decent service. I like that they roast their own beans from around the world. Few places do that I find. You will find an excellent selection of beans and teas. Quaint environment with nice folks to answer your questions. I highly recommend this cafe.

ba
Review №10

Love this place for my whole bean fix. The staff are so knowledgeable and super nice. I’ve been going there for at least 7 years. Very consistently good.

Ky
Review №11

Nice place to grab your favorite cup of joe. This place has a homie feel and smells amazing! The staff was very personable.They have a great selection of beans!

an
Review №12

I absolutely love this place. Such variety, friendly workers, and great atmosphere. Its my favorite place to get fresh coffee, either on the go or to brew at home.

Am
Review №13

Fantastic variety of loose tea and coffee beans. Love love love it!

Ke
Review №14

They have a great selection of both tea and coffee!

Am
Review №15

Amazing coffee! Just the smell is enough to draw you into the shop. The staff is full of life and excited to have you in there. Good price for coffee too.

Ch
Review №16

Having stopped in because my usual roaster had a fire, I purchased two flavored coffees and a dark roast. I never thought whole bean fresh roasted could be qualified as “bad” however I can honestly say I have had store brand whole bean that had more body than these. The flavored coffee, the flavor was somewhat there but no matter how many beans I’ve used, this was just weak, nondescript coffee and not worth paying any sort of premium for.

Al
Review №17

AMAZING coffee! The only downfall is that this coffee is so good, now all other coffees taste mediocre to me! I would much rather support this business than other companies anyways! The people there are always very friendly and helpful as well 🙂

Ka
Review №18

My mom loves their highlander grogg coffee blend, so I ordered her a 1 lb. bag for Mothers Day and had it sent to her house. I got an email notification that it shipped the very same day, and she received it the next day! In addition I had left a note that this was a Mothers Day gift and to use a gift receipt, and not only did they do that, but also sent along a cute Happy Mothers Day flyer! That was so thoughtful and really went the extra mile. We will be happy to buy again!

Le
Review №19

Great place with great staff and delicious drinks. I love that they have coconut milk as an option. Plus they have Nitro coffee, which is very interesting and smooth with some beer-like froth.Theres also an interesting section where they have a large selection of coffee that you can take some yourself!

mi
Review №20

Stopped in today with my fiance at the recommendation of a security guard nearby. The staff was incredibly friendly which was my favorite part of the experience. They were nice and didnt mind explaining stuff to us. My fiance and I both got a nitro coffee while we explored the strip in the rainy weather. It was so nice! I normally cant drink coffee black but I was able to drink this because it was so flavorful and delicious.My fiance drinks coffee black all the time. We both got different coffees. I got cupids kiss and I am not sure what my fiance got because he asked the employee to surprise him. Both were so delicious. You can really taste the flavors that are listed in the descriptions. Overall, it was a great experience and we plan to make it a place we visit whenever we go back for our usual dispensary visits!

Wi
Review №21

Staff was very kind and helpful. Niven went above and beyond exceptional customer service. I will be visiting again.

Jo
Review №22

I should give this place 1 star for ruining my love for Starbucks coffee that I can’t ever go back to it. No, seriously but coffee here if you want that legit, not stepped on, one hit will make for face freeze, has a clean buzz for the whole day. It’s straight from the plug.... Coffee, what did you think I was talking about?The Staff is very friendly and knowledgeable. They have draft brew coffee that’s insanely good. I recommend, Ethiopian light roast or the Kona !

Al
Review №23

I get my syrup supplies from them. The staff is awesome and they have every flavor you can think of. Love that place

Ca
Review №24

Great selection of coffee and each one has a nice description and friendly staff!

Mi
Review №25

Between this place and La Prima, Im not sure who I would put in first. They both have a unique experience to offer their guests, so it would be worthwhile to visit both! The thing I liked about Allegheny was their wild variety of beans to choose from. I ended up bagging a rather traditional Kona blend, and its been great to drink in the morning at home.

da
Review №26

Excellent selection of teas and coffees. I havent bought much tea here but I have bought quite a bit of coffee. Truly exceptional quality coffees are available for every price range and different taste. They have multiple different flavored coffees available as well as many different light and dark roasts to choose from.Staff is friendly and super helpful.In addition to the coffee and tea in bulk, they also have the citys finest nitro coffee. Available in to go cups as well as in growlers, its a must have if you like darker brewed coffees. The nitro is velvety, rich and an absolute delight to be enjoyed slowly rather than gulped.Great place to buy coffee, whether whole bean, freshly ground in house or in a cup to go.

Le
Review №27

Always the best coffee, great staffs, great selections, and a great price.

A
Review №28

The chai latte tasted very sweet and artificial with very little tea favour. When you first walk in, all you smell is the flavoured coffee and syrups. If you want a very good coffee or tea, head to the authentic La Prima just down the street.

Ca
Review №29

Great little shop, with a small seating area in the back. They have nitro brewed coffee on tap too!

El
Review №30

AMAZING coffee. We order their hazelnut + amaretto coffees now in bulk from out-of-state because they are just that good. Its worth the shipping fees! Truly the best flavored coffee Ive ever had.

Kr
Review №31

Good coffee! I have stopped in multiple times for coffee and have really enjoyed my experience. My only caution - watch your lid! 2 separate times, 2 weeks apart the lid has dripped on my white shirt while drinking. Maybe I’m a slob or maybe it’s the lid. (Shrug)

Ka
Review №32

Best place in Pittsburgh to purchase quality coffee and tea by the pound. Allegheny has a large selection of coffee from all over the world, including many types of flavored coffees. You can select whole beans and grind them fresh right there using their machines. The aroma of freshly roasted coffee beans upon walking into the store is intoxicating. I almost always purchase a hot coffee or a cool nitro coffee in the summer when Im shopping there as well. The baristas and store clerks are super friendly making for an even better experience. You definitely want to stop in on your next trip to the Strip District!

Me
Review №33

Best coffee Ive ever had hands down.

Ch
Review №34

Even under Covid protocols, this is one of the best stores/coffee bars in the area. I go out of my way to shop or grab a coffee here every time.

Co
Review №35

Staff was present, but rather than approach me, they let me explore. I appreciated that. After reading helpful descriptions and smelling the beans I might be interested in I chose their Tanzanian Peaberry. I was able to grind it there. They do have clearly marked, separate grinders for the flavored coffees so there werent any surprise flavors when I brewed the best damn coffee I think Ive ever had.

Le
Review №36

Cant go wrong with a place that has excellent coffee & tea...........(and keeps the MIL happy ;) )

xe
Review №37

My fav local spot. their breakfast blend has ruined me to normal coffee. great friendly staff, awesome fast service, top quality products.

Je
Review №38

A wide variety of roasted coffee beans. Cheap & great latte.

Ja
Review №39

Great coffee, great service and great vibe... as well as the dude who serves you playing air guitar and drums... don’t miss this place on the strip district... they live for coffee

Am
Review №40

Wonderful humans with wonderful brew in every flavor!

Co
Review №41

While visiting Pittsburgh, we stopped by this tea shop to buy some new teas to bring home. We bought Earl Grey Red and Summer Fruit Flavor. The Summer Fruit Flavor is incredibly delicious severed chilled. I havent tried the Earl Grey yet, but Im sure its equally superb. This place had dozens of tea and coffee flavors to choose from. Definitely check it out if youre a tea and/or coffee fan!

Be
Review №42

Cool place, has huge selection of whole bean coffees (and I guess teas too, tea just isnt my jam) the staff is always really nice and Im always in and out when Im there.My only note is that the roast date on the whole bean coffee often isnt great and they don’t put the roasted date on the coffee bag unless you specifically ask (and I think it’s a hallmark of serious coffee roasters to put a “roasted on xx/xx” on the bag.) Its not uncommon for the coffee to be roasted 2 to 4 weeks ago, which doesnt always feel that fresh. Especially if youre paying $55 for Jamican Blue mountain or some other premium coffee. My suggestion would be to roast smaller batches so you can keep it fresher.

El
Review №43

The staff is always so accommodating, whether you are questioning syrups which wont curdle your home brewed lattes, or getting a preferred roast. Their takeaway drink service is stellar. This is always a go to stop on our Strip District trips.

pa
Review №44

Great coffee with rotating flavors. Great selection of beans, will grind for you or take home whole.

Ma
Review №45

It smells amazing here and the coffee is great! Super authentic place and people.

Mi
Review №46

Great coffee and the staff are awesome. Thats what makes this coffee shop the best in pittsburgh is because of the guys and gals working.

EL
Review №47

One of the guys at the counter was rude. I asked for a tasting before buying the coffee. He charged me for three cups of coffee which I chucked after tasting. He said we don’t do tasting. Bad customer service.

Th
Review №48

Very quick service on a packed saturday afternoon and great coffee!

Co
Review №49

They have a large selection of different flavors of nitro cold brew, and even have growlers options. Best place for iced coffee

Gr
Review №50

The tea here is very high in quality and there are many flavors

ja
Review №51

First time in, tried the Oatmeal per the recommendation of the staff, some of the best coffee Ive ever had.

An
Review №52

Great little place just off the river. Good locally roasted coffee either to enjoy there or at home (they sell the beans too!). The space is cool because of the old time building feel.

Br
Review №53

Amazing Products. Amazing service. Amazing staff. Gets you some!

B
Review №54

Amazing place with variety of tea selections. Loved rose tulsi tea and favorite one was sun moon and stars.

Sh
Review №55

Amazing selection, friendly helpful staff

Co
Review №56

The staff is very friendly and helpful. They were very well set up to continue accommodating customers. I got myself a dark blend called Burgh blend and enjoy it tremendously. The selections here are seemingly endless.

Je
Review №57

Allegheny Coffee was at the top of my list of things to do on a recent trip from Iowa to see my son. The young men working in the shop that day were amazing, friendly, and quick. Needless to say, I am all stocked up with the best coffee and also brought some back for my friend. I know I can get the products online, but much prefer the shop when we visit..

Sc
Review №58

Hands down largest selection of Coffee in the city. As a Decaf Drinker they have 10 different kinds of coffee. Try the Indian Malabar you wont regret it.

Ru
Review №59

I dont know what to say. I LOVE THIS PLACE. The location is perfect although hard to find parking at times. The staff is incredibly friendly and helpful as well. I buy my coffee here to grind at home. I have my go to favorites but I also like to try the dozens of other coffee beans they have here. All fresh and high quality. This place has me spoiled. Even when I go out to breakfast I brew my coffee at home and take it with me to enjoy.

Du
Review №60

I have to drink decaf, and they have many flavors to choose from. Caramel Almond Cream is so good.

Br
Review №61

Great employees, our favorite coffee stop- every thing is so good and a great price

La
Review №62

Simply the best. Wide selection of coffee beans from all over the world. The beans are ground in a very cool mechanical grinder. Everything served from hot coffee beverages and cold nitro too.

Pe
Review №63

Very nice place for coffee and tea lovers.

Ti
Review №64

Excellent coffee lots of choices

Ch
Review №65

Best Americana Ive ever had!

Sa
Review №66

Great coffee selection.

Le
Review №67

I love this coffee you can really taste the beans

ka
Review №68

I will go out of my way for this coffee. Its by far my favorite place for an iced latte (specifically the salted caramel)! The staff is very friendly and typically quite entertaining to watch interact with one another and their customers. A trip to the Strip should always include a visit to Allegheny Coffee & Tea Exchange. Youll know where to find it if you follow your nose, the heavenly smell of coffee permeates into the street!

mi
Review №69

Got fresh delicious Columbian flavored coffee beans and but a candle mug was nice memorable trip to the Strip

Ma
Review №70

Ahhh... Not enough words to express how I love this place

Re
Review №71

The people at the cafe know what they are doing and make a delicious cup of coffee. I also loved that there was a good selection of sugar free flavor shots (most places have vanilla and maybe caramel!). Their flavored coffee is made of high quality beans and is true to flavor. This is a great place to buy a gift for the coffee or tea fan in your life or to just grab a cup for yourself.

AT
Review №72

Heavenly;) Had a cubano....and Im still dreaming about it! The staff was helpful and friendly!

Jo
Review №73

You cant walk past this place without experiencing the most delightful coffee aroma. They also have nitro coffee.

Ja
Review №74

The coffee is fantastic! I love that, not only do they have a great variety of beans, but I can get a cup of joe while Im shopping! They have a great selection of teas too. However, the icing on the cake is the fantastic customer service. They went above and beyond for me while I was shopping there a few weeks back and for that reason alone, Ill continue to shop there whenever Im able. Great job Allegheny Coffee!

Ab
Review №75

Must go while in the Strip. Smells amazing!

Ro
Review №76

Amazing selection of coffees (whole bean, already brewed and nitro) and teas. Also great and friendly service

St
Review №77

A bit pricey, but the tea and coffee are very good.

El
Review №78

Very good coffee and the service was quick.

Da
Review №79

Wonderful staff (aside from the snarky dude with the ponytail) and delicious coffee. Lots of flavors of coffee and different selections of nitro cold brew. Would recommend to anyone who enjoys a fine cup of coffee! The tea game is pretty on point, too.

Ko
Review №80

I had the Hot cocoa over here and it was really amazing and the store has a huge variety of coffe beans and they have a nitrogen coffee which is really awesome. Nice place to visit for a coffee in downtown

gr
Review №81

Very busy but very cool interior with vintage coffee bean roasters

Ke
Review №82

Great coffee

Re
Review №83

Theres a very nice selection of coffees from all over the world here & they also have an extensive tea selection. The staff is very friendly & theres a small seating area too. The prices are reasonable.

Ga
Review №84

Best Coffee in the country!!!!! Get there in person if you can! If you cant you can order online. Absolutely the best all the way around!

M.
Review №85

A.K.A. my blood bank..Lol. hidden gem of Pittsburgh! Convince me otherwise!

Aa
Review №86

The best place in Pittsburgh to get freshly roasted coffee beans. Always friendly and knowledgeable staff, great prices, and a roasting schedule to keep your stash up-to-date. Parking in the Strip is awful though, good luck.

Ia
Review №87

We love this place! Great coffee selection and they have fantastic house blends. They also have a fairly modest collection of teas both loose leaf and bagged. Not always easy to park in the strip district but nonetheless we go out of our way for their coffee.

Je
Review №88

Friendly, awesome staff. Wide variety of coffee to order and purchase to take home. The place also smells amazing inside.I didnt personally love the drink I ordered, but I think that was because of the syrup flavor and not the drink itself.Will definitely be back.

Ca
Review №89

The coffee is always amazing. The Oatmeal Latte is awesome. The staff are all personable and the environment is relaxed. I stop every time I get the chance.

Te
Review №90

A wonderful store. I always stop by when Im visiting home to pick up a few pounds of coffee. The staff are wonderful and the breadth and quality of the options is astounding.But Im writing this during the COVID pandemic, which finds in me in a bit of a good-coffee desert. I have been ordering from Allegheny Coffee, and they routinely ship out my orders within hours of them being placed. I am oh so grateful for their extra effort making sure I am properly caffeinated. Also, their prices are very reasonable. I have seen coffee they sell for $13.95 a pound in more hipstery coffee shops for $24.99 a pound.Thank you, Allegheny Coffee.

Mi
Review №91

This is my favorite, FAVORITE tea and coffee shop! Their selection is incredible for both tea and coffee. One of the things I was most looking forward to with moving to the Pittsburgh area was having easy access to the Exchange... seriously. I had been a devoted tea fan of theirs and decided to give their coffee a try. I figured the House Blend would be a good place to start and even though I typically get whole bean I ground it there to take home. I offered a cup to my aunt, who is a regular black coffee drinker, and she made a point of telling me how good it was. And it is! I use a Melitta single use maker (which I found at the Exchange for a great price) and it is perfect every time!

Ha
Review №92

Good coffee selection and great service.

cr
Review №93

Just the very best.

Ti
Review №94

Bought a growler of the “We come from France” on nitro. Great brew. Also bought some bags of coffee beans to go. Service was great.

Ra
Review №95

Convenient location toward the north of the strip, you can smell it a block away. Big selection of in house roasted flavoured coffees by the weight and coffee bar. Its fun to see what interesting flavors are out there, and when you can scoop your own beans its always easy to experiment. Ive been enjoying the raspberry and coconut coffees recently.

Ko
Review №96

We stopped in to get some of my favorite Stash teas and had a nitro brew while we were there. They give samples, which is nice. Everyone behind the counter was extremely friendly. I love coffee and tea so I just like looking at everything anyway. Theres a little bit of outside seating which was a nice way to enjoy my nitro on a warm morning. Tons of interesting products and really nice roasts.

Ba
Review №97

Salespeople very willing to help and coffee that doesnt taste burnt! what more can you ask for? Oh yeah they have VARIETY too!

Le
Review №98

Great coffee, lovely people, and they carry Stash tea.

al
Review №99

Great selection of coffee beans.Priced reasonably.Good customer service.

St
Review №100

Great place and people. Wide selection of coffees.

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  • Address:2005 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, United States
  • Site:http://alleghenycoffee.com/
  • Phone:+1 412-471-5557
Categories
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee store
  • Tea store
Working hours
  • Monday:9AM–4PM
  • Tuesday:9AM–4PM
  • Wednesday:Closed
  • Thursday:9AM–4PM
  • Friday:9AM–4PM
  • Saturday:9AM–4PM
  • Sunday:9AM–4PM
Service options
  • Takeout:Yes
  • Delivery:No
  • Dine-in:No
Highlights
  • Fast service:Yes
  • Great coffee:Yes
  • Great tea selection:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
Offerings
  • Coffee:Yes
Atmosphere
  • Casual:Yes
  • Cozy:Yes
Crowd
  • College students:Yes
  • Tourists:Yes
Payments
  • Debit cards:Yes
  • NFC mobile payments:Yes
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