Best Coffee Shops and Cafes in Pittsburgh

"Next time you are taking a walk through the stunning Kingston Waterfront, skip over to Pan Chancho located near the corner of Princess and Ontario street!. With a plethora of vegetarian-friendly options on their menu, including an experimental asian tasting plate, gourmet vegetarian pizza, and a ton of yummy baked goods, you’ll have to call an uber just to get your goodies home!. READ ALSO: Best Restaurants In Kingston If You’re Vegan Or Vegetarian"

"originally the bakery for Chez Piggy, it has evolved to have a nice little bistro-style restaurant tucked in the back. Great breads that translate into good sandwiches and excellent bread basket with anything you have. Not a CheapEat panchancho.com"

"With a menu that is seasonal, fresh, and as locally sourced as possible – you can’t go wrong with brunch at Northside. Nestled in downtown Kingston, you can try classics like their Avo Smash (a whole smashed avocado with feta, mint, lemon + thai chilli on grilled sourdough) or branch out and try something new like Spiced Steel Cut Oats (served warm with sweet potato + white cholocate puree, topped with seeded muesli, cacao nibs + nashi pear). As you sip on your afternoon coffee, take a pause from the busyness of everyday life and soak up the atmosphere – you’ll love this cafe inspired by the culture of Melbourne, Australia."

"This shop is inspired by the coffee culture in Melbourne, Australia where coffee is a way of life. Enjoy breakfast accompanied by high-quality coffee and friendly service. Everyone at Northside is extremely passionate about coffee, but they also understand that breakfast is supposed to be lighthearted and relaxed."

"Northside Espresso and Kitchen is a cute cafe in downtown Kingston that’s perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a coffee break. Justin and I went there for lunch one day and we adored their quiet, plant-filled patio. The menu is about 50% vegan and the plant-based options are marked with a V."

"This is a unique French-style bistro specializing in amazing espressos, coffees, and even hot chocolates made with authentic Belgium dark chocolate. The cafe is locally-owned and privately-operated. It is dedicated to supporting local farmers through serving fresh seasonal products and locally-sourced meats."

"Geneva Crepe Cafe and Bistro is a European-style Bistro specializing in French crepes (savory & sweet), Belgian waffles, amazing choices of espresso and specialty coffees as well as hot chocolates made with real Belgium dark chocolate."

"Having only opened a few years ago, Crave has quickly become a community favourite because of its comfortable and convenient downtown location, excellent staff and to-die-for cinnamon buns. Next time you have a project, head over to the cozyCrave Coffee House and dig in to some delightful baked treats."

"Enjoy coffee brewed in-house, specialty espresso drinks or a perfectly frothed latte as you relax on the patio at Musiikki cafe. The name Musiikki is derived from Swahili for music so you can expect some sweet tunes to be playing at the cafe. Bring your friends for a coffee and stay for the music with Monday night jazz, open mic night on Tuesdays, Folk Night on Wednesdays, and artist’s show features throughout the week."

"This family-run coffee shop in Kingston serves coffee that will blow away your expectations. The trendy cafe has something for coffee lovers everywhere. This coffee shop is perfect for breakfast or lunch."

"You might have heard of Balzac’s before – and that would not be a bad thing. Balzac’s is basically the only “chain” places that we included on this list – but they do a good job of serving up coffee. Balzac’s Kingston is right on Princess Street (just head for Princess Street and you will find all of them, honestly) right at the corner with Sydenham Street."

"Legend has it that Honoré de Balzac consumed a lot of coffee which allowed him to stay up and compose great literature. According to him, “the cafe is the people’s parliament”. This inspired Diana Olsen to open a coffee shop that captured his sentiments."

"Tucked in the Tett Centre, Juniper Cafe overlooks Lake Ontario and is one of the cutest spots to take your date for a casual (yet delicious) brunch or lunch date. Their menu changes weekly, but you can always count on dishes that are made with fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Far from your basic soup and sandwich combo, this place offers dishes like their Breakfast Sandwich (with Bekings poached egg, double smoked bacon, aged cheddar and tomato jam, on a fresh buttermilk biscuit), Haanover View Farms Pork Sandwich (with roasted pork belly, apple dijon compote, brie, and charred onions), and a Fingerling Potato Salad (with chive cream and greens)."

"Enjoy great coffee and delicious food at Kingston’s only waterfront cafe with a patio. The team at the coffee shop is focused on quality and sustainability as well as respect for the community and the environment. Enjoy a diverse menu created from fresh ingredients sourced from local farms and businesses."

"Chalmers United Church is a beautiful and impressive church in the historic heart of the city. It is located near the famous Queen's University on Clergy Street. This church was built in 1890 and is a Free Presbyterian Church."

"For a classic Kingston experience, you have to check out Kingston Brewing Company. Also called KBC, the brewery/restaurant has been a staple of Kingston culture for decades. Eric can’t even count how many times he’s been."

"The Swiss Chalet opened its door to Canadian families in 1954. The restaurant has since become a favourite for generation after generation of these same families. Their secret recipes have remained unchanged even as the restaurant evolved to suit their customers’ needs."

"Excellent restaurant experience; you can tell the owners really care about their staff and guests. I worked for them and they showed me nothing but respe..."

"A whole bunch of Americans coming from a devastatingly disappointing night of MMA fights walk into a bar...and it's the Boston Pizza across from the Courtyard…”more"

"If you’re looking for flavourful, authentic Indian food, Flavours of India is a must-visit. Chef Mainul Chowdhury’s menu features food that ranges from spicy to sweet and savoury. Alongside classic butter chicken dishes, you’ll find that there are a ton of vegetarian and vegan alternative options (with a completely separate section for vegetarian meals)."

"We found it a really good restaurant, contemporary setting, unusual for Indian restaurants sets it apart , while the food is Really good. Dhansak is superb, I..."