Coffee Tree Roasters

The Coffee Tree on Walnut Street has everything required for a great coffee shop: great coffee, yummy snacks, big couches, Wifi, and, as a bonus, a storefront that can open like a big garage door for open-air chilling and people-watching! There is also a private room in the back that can be reserved for parties or meetings. Check out the orange-walnut biscotti. more

The new Coffee Tree Roasters in Shadyside is a large slick space that has a lot going for it. The whole space works as progression from the lively street activity flowing back to a quiet area for concentration. For most of the summer, the garage-style glass door in front lets the cafe spill out onto the street. Towards the center is a lounge space featuring couches and a fireplace. Towards the back is a glass enclosed room for focus and minimal disruption; it's also available for reservation. The brewed coffee is consistently excellent. They tend to have brewed a medium bodied, dark roasted, and decaffeinated varietal coffee. The availability of freshly roasted beans is also great. Unfortuntately two things could be much better. The quality of espresso-based beverages is highly variable and seems to greatly depend on the particul staff. The espresso blend and roast is good; the staff just seems to be inconsistently trained or motivated. The quality of pastries is disappointing as well. The muffins are alright, but the croissants are just sad. Really sad. more

This coffee shop in the heart of Shadyside is large and spacious. There are many tables, so you’ll never have to watch with eagle-eyes for someone finishing his/her coffee. The coffee is nothing special, but the atmosphere is pleasant. On warm days, the street-front windows roll up, and a breeze runs through the café. No food served other than coffee accompaniments like scones, etc. There is a small glass room in the back that can be reserved for meetings or quiet study. Wireless available. more