Allegheny Coffee & Tea Exchange

My son wanted to stop in here after lunch to get some coffee beans so my family joined him. As soon as you walk in you can smell the aromas of all the coffee barrels sitting in the back. They have every time of coffee imaginable and unimaginable.
His friend opted for cup of «nitro» iced coffee which she throughly enjoyed. She told me it didn’t even need sweetened! I saw they had special hot chocolates today. One was white yellow hot chocolate to commemorate tonight’s Steeler game. The other was pumpkin hot chocolate so I opted for the former. Very rich and good.
In addition to coffee they sell loose leaf tea along with syrups for your coffee along with coffee and tea supplies. My son purchased a turkish coffee pot along with expresso beans from one of the barrels that he grinded himself there at the store.
Coffee prices are very reasonable if you want to grab a cup from the front. The tea they sell up front are teabags. However, loose leaf tea as I had noted is available for purchase as well as infusers and other supplies.
The store is centrally located in the heart of the strip with plenty of eateries and stores around and a great way to warm up on a frigid day. As always street parking is free on Sundays.

Huge selection of great tasting coffee. I love coming in when I can — I wish they were open later in the evening though so I can swing by after work!

Not only does the coffee taste great, it’s not overpriced, and the employees are always friendly.
No matter how full I am after visiting one of the great restaurants on The Strip, I always have room for a hot latte.
Today’s choice: salted caramel latte. Yum!

This is in the spot that used to be fortunes, not sure if it’s a new company or changed its name but it’s basically the same place it was… Which is good!
The coffee by the pound selection is the best in the city, they have over 30 different flavored coffees and some rare and exotic blends as well.
The flavored and basic blends are under 11 $ a lb which is a good price.
The highlander grog is my favorite. It’s sort of a butterscotch and nutty blend that is perfect all the time
It’s fun to just pick a flavor and try it
You can grind your own or the staff is always willing to help
They also have some of the best loose leaf teas around
They also have an excellent selection of the flavored syrups if you like to make lattes or caps at home
My favorite mix is a lavender vanilla latte!
The also have a great coffee bar with some really cool mixes
Try the flaming moe mocha! It’s a fun surprise!
The other cool thing is the nitro infused cold coffee in a tap!
Imagine a coffee beer with no alcohol! It’s an awesome treat for something different

The nito coffee was really cool. It definitely tasted a lot smoother than regular coffee, and worked really well as an iced drink on a hot day. Not sure how they did it, but the fruit-​infused flavors actually worked really well with the coffee. Aside from that, they also have a lot of other coffees, lattes, and teas, and the shop in general was really cool and fragrant as well.

Really great coffeeshop if you’re looking for good coffee, as opposed to somewhere to sit and work. There isn’t space to hang out, but they offer great options for coffee and fresh teas, plus there is a large shop in back where they sell tons of options of fresh beans and teas you can take home to brew for yourself.
When we went, it was a hot and humid day, and they came through with two cold brew options on tap, a kona house blend plus a vanilla/​crème brûlée blend. We tried samples of both and went with the regular, though the flavored was delicious as well. This was one of the creamiest, tastiest cold brew coffees I’ve ever had. It was so clutch in the heat. They have all your normal espresso drinks on the menu too, and you can even get them with almond or cashew milk. I don’t think I’ve ever seen cashew milk on a menu, I want to come back just to experience it for myself. Located in a perfect spot in the Strip District, right in the middle of the public market. Did I mention cold brew ON TAP?!! What more do you need?

This has surpassed Prestogeorge as our Strip District coffee destination for two reasons: we are usually in the Strip on Sunday, when Presto is closed – and they now have coffee on nitro here that my husband is OBSESSED with.
I have never ordered anything bad from the menu, but I usually stick with black iced coffee. They have some really interesting choices like lavender chai and 100 flavors of syrup. Also a ton of beans and tea to choose from in the back for your at-​home brewing.
One big plus about Allegheny compared to other coffee shops in the Strip is that you can almost always get in and out within five minutes. And the coffee’s good too!

I had a delicious chai tea latte here! The inside space is a little cramped — I wish there was more seating!

I make excellent split second decisions but when it comes to choosing flavor syrup for my creamer I’m the most indecisive person on earth!
I’m hooked! sadly i came here on my last day in Pittsburgh…
The location of the coffee shop is important but doesn’t mean its going to make it successful… its located on the strip… there’s several bakery and coffee shops around the area… you’ll find one or two that are empty while the others are very busy… like this one… so crowded there’s barely room to stand… the menu for a coffee shop is huge! ambiance is great… and the reputation for this place is well known apparently …

Smelled so yummy in here. They take coffee seriously, you can tell. One barista, though, seemed to take his job a little too seriously… Felt like one of those hipster baristas you’d only expect to see in a place like San Francisco. Slightly too pretentious, like it was a hassle to use coconut milk. Why offer it then? I dunno if I’d come back here if I’m in the area again…

I always break away and make a stop here for a coffee. I enjoy their espresso or their «shot in the dark» (cue Ozzy Osbourne). The shot in the dark is your favorite coffee blend with a shot of espresso. I find their espresso and dark roast coffees to fit my palate perfectly. This is just a personal preference. The only thing missing is a shot or two of Anisette.
The store offers more than just your quick cup on the go. They offer plenty of whole bean coffee in barrels along with coffee supplies. The whole bean coffee selection is quite vast. Just lift the lid on each barrel and take a smell. It is really a coffee lovers paradise, especially if you enjoy flavored coffee.
Everyone here has always been personable and friendly. They are attentive to you and your questions.
I love coming here and grabbing a cup as I make may way through the crowds on the weekend. A friendly smile and a good cup of joe are the standard here.

One of our favorite coffee shops in Pittsburgh. We can’t visit the strip without stopping in.
They have a huge selection of syrups which makes it hard for me to decide exactly what I want. They also offer a large variety of non dairy creamers (including almond, cashew, coconut, and soy) which my husband looks for when deciding on a drink.
The service is always friendly and quick. I often ask the barista for a recommendation when I just can’t decide.
Oh and let’s talk about the smell. They offer fresh coffee beans by weight, which makes the place smell heavenly.
If in the strip, you must stop in!

Located in the strip district, it is a perfect stop to grab a hot cup of quality coffee for the walk about. Don’t let the crowd deter you, on a busy Saturday the friendly and FAST baristas move the line along. Note: you Order at the register here. Also, this is a fun shop with a working coffee bean roaster and spinner and it smells awesome here! Take a moment to check out the shops many coffee offerings, such as beans to go from their expert coffee roasters! Great selection of light to dark coffees, tons of speciality syrups as well as hot chocolate and teas. Something for everyone in your group.

For someone that appreciates a good coffee, I can’t believe it’s taken me this long to finally venture into Allegheny Coffee & Tea Exchange.
My parents, who are from Buffalo, had been here a number of times and wanted to grab a cup of coffee during a recent visit to The Strip District. We each enjoyed a cup of their seasonal winter brew, which was delicious and had hints of cinnamon and other festive flavors with ever sip.
The location is quite large and in addition to having a coffee bar, they offer a huge selection of coffees (flavored and not flavored), teas, and accessories likes coffee presses, tea strainers, syrups, etc. My parents picked up a pound of coffee to take back home with them as a housewarming gift they will be attending over New Years.

I’ve been in here a bunch of times since they changed their name, but this last visit is the first time I realized they weren’t called Fortune’s anymore. Whoops! Must be concentrating to hard on the amazing smell.
If you like flavored coffee, syrups for your coffee, delicious hot beverages and even tea, this is the spot for you! There are literally barrels and barrels of different flavored coffees, so really there’s something for everyone. Speaking of that… I’m more of a tea than coffee, and there are tons of different loose leaf teas to choose from as well.
You say you also need accessories? They have that too! From simple coffee makers, to Chemix, filters and everything in between. I love going here for gifts, but of course I love it more for myself and my tea fix:)
The employees have always been very friendly, even in the xmas craziness, I had a very nice guy help me pick out gifts for some coffee lovers. I appreciate great service and it just adds to the character of this place!

Great chocolate shop with some cool stuff. If you want hot chocolate you have to go very early in the day before they run out. The various types of milk balls and cordials are worth a visit in and of themselves. Cool tasting chocolates and neat tasting packages are quite interesting and fun to mix and match. It’s expensive, however, so be prepared to pay out the nose for the fancy stuff. But if you’re a chocolate aficionado, it’s highly worthwhile to stop by.

In the past year I have started to enjoy coffee more and more. I actually used to hate it and told myself I would never drink it, and now I have at least 2 cups a day! I never realized the diverse amount of coffees and tastes, and that there actually is coffee that tastes yucky. With that being said, I love trying new coffee places that aren’t a big chain to see what they offer!
This place is great! I love coconut flavor in my coffee and for some reason, most coffee places don’t have that. But they do!!! They also, at least for a short time, had coconut flavored whipped crème which I wish I could eat all day… They have a ton of different flavors to add into your coffee, so combinations are endless. They are always up for making what you ask! Everything I’ve had from here has been delicious and I look forward to it every weekend!
They also have a huge selection of fresh coffee beans in the back half of the store. Makes it smell so yummy in there! I have not bought any coffee beans from them but it is something I wish to do in the future when I have a cool fancy coffee maker.

Swing by this place while perusing the Strip one afternoon. Really adorable. I was just in too stop for a quick latte to go.
Very impressed with the variety of selections for coffee and non-​coffee drinks. TONS of different syrups. I’m not usually a syrup user but will most likely try something next time I visit. Particularly the «steamer» which is steamed milk with your choice of syrup. Nice twist on your hot chocolate typical choice.
Customer service was excellent and felt personable even on an extremely busy Saturday. I only had a moment to peek around, but the place is comfy, cozy and full of other coffee stop treasures.
I’ll be back.

It smells amazing in here! There are so many flavors, and I really appreciate the availability of the decaf versions. I love the taste of coffee, but I don’t need all the caffeine.
Also I agree with some other reviewers who noted that there were no bathrooms – this is a significant downside.

There is no public restroom in a place where they sell a beverage that makes you have to pee very quickly. Sorry, Allegheny Coffee. You could have been five stars.
I stopped in here for a two hour study session, and I got a pumpkin spice coffee. The actual coffee was delicious. Ten steps above Starbucks, and who doesn’t love to support a local company? The staff is so friendly, and people were in and out of here all day. They had a bunch of cool whipped cream flavors as well. Fun! Make sure to check out the selection of coffee beans and teas as well!
There was a credit card minimum of $ 5 or $ 10.