Maybe I just do Coffee Tree Roasters wrong, but I have only had lackluster drinks with this chain. I ordered a hot chocolate this week that was truly dreadful, and I have no idea what was in it that made it so bad. So why three stars? Compared to the significantly better Commonplace Coffee up the street, there are many more seats in here. There is typically somewhere to sit down. Plus, the hours for Coffee Tree Roasters are the best. They open early and stay open late. Finally, the baristas in Squirrel Hill are pretty friendly and pleasant to make small talk with. I really wish Coffee Tree Roasters would pull it together quality wise. Maybe just stick to basic coffee if you come here.
Deborah G.
Tu valoración: 5 Pittsburgh, PA
If I could give them 6 stars, I would. We love Jamaica Blue Mountain coffee with a passion and The Coffee Tree Roasters always has amazing beans. There was a mix up with our reservation this week and we were so disappointed that we wouldn’t have the Jamaica for the upcoming holiday. Christina made it right and found us the two pounds that we asked to be reserved. We are grateful and very happy customers!
Ashley G.
Tu valoración: 5 Saddle Brook, NJ
Not in the mood for my regular(Large soy vanilla latte) I asked what the best drink they had on the menu. I was immediately told that the Cortado was. Despite some friendly and courteous disagreement between the gentlemen behind the counter I decided on trying the Cortado. Absolutely delicious. Thank you for the recommendation, and the fun experience.
G N.
Tu valoración: 5 Pittsburgh, PA
CTR is the best and I’m so happy we have it in Pittsburgh! the Shadyside location is my favorite because of the open, warehouse feel and exposed brick. They have a great selection of coffees that keeps me coming back.
Jacob S.
Tu valoración: 2 Highland Park, Pittsburgh, PA
I absolutely love CoffeeTree but this location is a let down. It’s a hybrid, sharing space with the Bagel Factory. If bagels are your thing, you’ll like this place. Id rather have the usual CoffeeTree assortment of pastries. This location couldn’t even make a frozacino. Had to go across the street to Starbucks.
Phoebe N.
Tu valoración: 3 Pittsburgh, PA
Barista care varies widely and therefore so does the quality of your drink! But they open at 5:30AM on weekdays so if you’re an early bird, this is your spot(and only choice) in Squirrel Hill.
Bob K.
Tu valoración: 2 Vancouver, WA
Coffee Uhhh. OK. Location great for people watching. Not helping by limiting internet to 2 hours. Staff in Sq. Hill fair to good. But to serve coffee and greet people. It’s not that hard. They don’t clean up much. Until the end of the night. Pastries pretty spendy. Try not to ask too many questions you may be bothering them to talk to a customer.
Cello K.
Tu valoración: 5 Monroeville, PA
This coffee shop gets my endorsement because the cappuccino is perfect. Just like Italy. And the style and atmosphere are close to a European coffee shop too. A great selection of coffee wares– brewing systems etc.
Mark P.
Tu valoración: 5 Pittsburgh, PA
So great that it’s open latttttttte… Wait! Is that latte or late? lolz, My favorite coffee places are open when you really need that caffeine: D :P
Leanne L.
Tu valoración: 4 Pittsburgh, PA
I went here on a date once. Lavender Lemon Chai. Large. It was like heaven in my mouth! I drank the one there and got another one to go. It really is a nice place! A little pricey, but I guess that’s just coffee in Pittsburgh: P
Lauren B.
Tu valoración: 3 Pittsburgh, PA
The coffee here is really good and it’s in a convenient location, but there isn’t much seating and the wireless internet doesn’t work very well. The atmosphere is kind of cold rather than the warm cozy feel I like to have in a coffee place.
Mrs K.
Tu valoración: 4 San Francisco, CA
I remember Coffee Tree when they didn’t have that cool door. Areefa’s as Common Place used to be called had just opened up and coffee tree was feeling it and touched up the store front, added the cool garage door like they had in their Shadyside location. This location is MUCH smaller than the one in Shadyside which is nice. I always come here to meet up with friends and try something new on their menu which is a little bit more extensive than Starbucks. This place definitely has its regulars so if you go here more than once you’ll start recognizing people lol! Oh yeah, and the coffee is good!
Mike J.
Tu valoración: 5 Centreville, VA
The best coffee — there’s really not much more to say. It’s a small local chain that can roast locally and deliver it fresh. Starbucks has to remove the volatile oils in the beans that would otherwise go rancid during shipment and storage worldwide. These are the same oils that are give the coffee flavor, so stop by and enjoy the real thing.
T.C. J.
Tu valoración: 3 Pittsburgh, PA
Not a bad place for a cup of coffee, so I come here whenever some of the other coffee joints in Squirrel Hill that I like just a little better are too packed. There is not a whole lot of seating and the atmosphere is a little bland. It just doesn’t put out that creative vibe that I like. The prices are reasonable and the staff attentive and friendly. Ok place, just not my first choice.
Iliana C.
Tu valoración: 3 Pittsburgh, PA
Coffee is pretty par for Pittsburgh. They offer some food options but I didn’t try any. The reasons I probably won’t return to this location are the size and wifi. It is REALLY small. If you’re here to use wifi you only get 2 free hours. After that you get a message saying to come back in 8 hours for another 2 free hours. I guess it makes sense so they have more turnover but as a person that could spend all day in a coffee shop and order multiple drinks I won’t be returning.
Susan D.
Tu valoración: 4 Pittsburgh, PA
Mom and I had a girl’s day out at the movies yesterday, and despite the 61C and a few other places being closer to the Manor, we decided to come here. It’s always a little dicey trying to get a table here, ‘cos the place is a little on the cozy side. But we did get a table and my Café Americano was just perfect and Mom loved her latte. One small complaint though. I wish they’d update their website. It’t a single page and just gives you their locations. It doesn’ say anything about their coffees or merchandise.
Frank D.
Tu valoración: 3 Columbus, OH
Good coffee shop with high ceilings and an open front on to the street. The Americano I had was very well brewed, though the girl behind the counter appeared to be on autopilot, never making eye contact, and had the automatic cadence of an autoworker on an assembly line. The art work was well framed and neatly displayed, as was the various mugs, cups, and coffee presses, etc. The whole place was very clean and open. The music was the proper volume for background sound without disrupting studying, conversation, or your own thoughts.
October R.
Tu valoración: 5 Pittsburgh, PA
With so many coffee shops in Squirrel Hill, it’s difficult to choose which one to pick. My boyfriend and I both agree that CTR is our go-to place. We have never had a bad cup of joe, it’s always full of flavor but not overpowering.
Colin W.
Tu valoración: 2 Pittsburgh, PA
This particular branch of Coffee Tree is dirty, dingy, warm, and small, and it often has sticky surfaces. The coffee is great, but I’d rather stoop to the level of Starbucks a block away than risk getting some crazy infection from drinking my coffee in a cesspool.
Ryan P.
Tu valoración: 3 Pittsburgh, PA
This is a decent place to get coffee in Squirrel Hill. It’s quite a bit smaller than the location in Shadyside; limited seating inside and a few tables outside seem to always have someone smoking at them. Large selection of beans for sale, although none of them are certified organic and only one or two are fair trade. WiFi is available, although an annoying login procedure is required and I haven’t had luck with it working on my iPhone.