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I loved Enrico's - talented, friendly baristas and excellent coffee.
Prior to my 3-day visit to Pittsburgh, I did a few searches to find some places to check out. This place soared to the top of my list and I'm so glad my friends were able to accommodate my wish to spend a little time here to enjoy the coffee.
We arrived late afternoon and were able to snag a table in the front area by the side bench. Our group of 4 had a hot chocolate (http://www.yelp.com/bi...), 2 small lattes (http://www.yelp.com/bi...) and 1 medium latte (http://www.yelp.com/bi...) (me). I also had a raspberry truffle biscotti (http://www.yelp.com/bi...). The latte was delicious. Carefully poured, the swirled milk and espresso combination was divine. Oh and the biscotti cookie? One of the best biscotti cookies I've ever had. It wasn't too crunchy actually but the raspberries in the cookie really shone throughout which I loved.
The place was filled with other patrons on laptops using wifi so I would imagine this is a great place to get some work done.
If I lived in Pittsburgh, I'd make a point to come here often. Since I don't, I will just make a stop at Enrico's a must-do whenever I'm in town.
This is not a review of the original cafe on Highland Ave., but the new counter in CMU's Gates building (on Floor 3; it's open to the public). Located inside a glassy, modern architecture, the ambiance of this instantiation is necessarily more contemporary and collegiate rather than charming and cozy.
The sandwiches are decent; the coffee very good; and the pastries divine (especially the sfogiatelle -- crispy on the outside, custardy on the inside; a hint of lemon zest -- a perfect little afternoon snack or breakfast).
Service can be slow. Even during busy meal times, the barista will still patiently craft a cup of latte resplendent with foam art. As one waits for the completion of that caffeinated masterpiece, the jewelry store scene from Love Actually (http://www.buzznet.com...) may come to mind.
Some of the best coffee I've ever had. Ever.
Stick with an Italian Cappuccino and bring a good friend for some good conversation.
This cafe's espresso drinks are on par with the best artisinal coffee houses anywhere. I always go out of my way to get coffee from here when I'm in Pittsburgh.
The coffee is really awesome but the brunch wasn't anything spectacular. It was also exceptionally busy and me and my three friends had to crowd around a teeny tiny table. All of us felt like the panini/burritos were totally edible and good just not great. The flavors just weren't super tasty. I would say yay on coming here for coffee sort of yay on coming for food.
It kind of bothers me that it shows up as the number one restaurant in Pittsburgh. I mean, it DEFINITELY does not deserve that ranking. I wouldn't want out-of-towners coming to Pittsburgh and thinking that's the best we have.
The coffee here was excellent! Had a double espresso. Apparently their roaster is in Santa Cruz Ca. Large selection of French Press Coffees. Baked goods did not look too great but that is not why I came here. Atmosphere is very mellow and comfortable. Also has Wifi which works! Nice to find a place like this when traveling. Is in the middle of a residential area and there doesnt seem to be anything else around here.
My favorite coffee in Pittsburgh. And now they have a branch open in the Gates Computer Science building on CMU campus! The food is a bit expensive -- for the same price I'd rather go to Whole Foods. I come here on my bike, I come for the coffee. Cappuccinos, Lattes, and Macchiatos are amazing. I was also quite surprised how good the regular coffee is which includes one free refill.
This is some of the best coffee I've ever had. I've been looking for a local coffee shop that made good coffee and didn't have irritating quirks in their service (I've run into a cash-only, lame hours shop and a we-don't-have-an-espresso-machine shop, which are useless to me.)
The pastry I had was good, though a bit overpriced at ~$3. The mocha I had was absolutely amazing, though their largest size is only 16 oz, which is an adjustment if you're expecting the larger sizes some other coffee shops produce.
Quick service, amazing coffee, nice vibe.
Not bad, but a bit overrated, I think, but maybe I need to go again a few times.
The best thing about this cafe was that the coffee was served in a large french press. The atmosphere is a bit sterile. The baked goods were mediocre. My friend orders a latte, and she says it's done perfectly though.
I would go again.
This is one of my two favorite coffeehouses in town. It took me far too long to come around and love Tazza D'oro. A horrible ex of mine loved this place and I admit that this soured me. I regret the time I wasted not going here. The dark wood inside comforts me. The small tables outside are a great place to spend the summer.
Tazza D'Oro brews Batdorf and Bronson beans (amazing), provides Enrico pastries (amazing) free wireless (amazing) and one of the most talented and friendly staffs I've ever met (amazing). Everyone who works there is *so* nice and *so* good at what they do.
They have a small menu of local/fresh food that looks amazing, but I have never actually eaten it. The espresso served here is actually better than the average shot served at Batdorf and Bronson locations in Olympia, WA. I talked about this with one of the barristas at TD'o and they were offended - "we calibrate our machines the same, we use the same beans, the exact same blends and milks and everything, it can't be different." Sorry, Tazza D'oro, you are better.
The lines get long on weekend mornings, but they move quickly. There's a sense of community nestled here, just off the "main drag" of Highland Park, between Bryant st. and the reservoir. This is where you can pick up your CSA shipment for the week, where multiple weekly bike rides originate, where there are lively discussion groups meeting nearly every day. The percentage of students is low. Like the rest of Pittsburgh, there's a good chance you'll run into someone you know, but generally I see people I like and miss, which is different than the norm in Pittsburgh for me.
Do you see how all of the other reviews give this place 5 stars - this place is way more than a 5 star coffee shop. I am giving all 5 stars to this delightful coffee shop because it is the perfect community coffee shop. I am slightly saddened that they took out the 2 overstuffed chairs, but they need more tables because people like to come here and people hanging out in their community is a good thing. It is 11:30 on a Monday morning and the place is almost full - there are always people coming going, getting coffee.
It is a great place to sit and read the paper or to pick up some coffee on your way to some place else.
Enrico's also has become a hub for other community activities - there a a couple of weekly bike groups that meet here.
Other reasons to love this place (I know some of the other reviews highlighted these but I thought they were worth repeating).
- free wifi
- outside tables
- tasty treats
- they have a blog!
- really great coffee
- the staff are coffee experts
Best independent coffeeshop I've ever had the pleasure to visit.
Best americano I've ever had. Some of the best espresso I've ever had. Great desserts, pastries, and cookies. Good food. The employees are awesome.
The owner apparently put the shop there because their neighborhood didn't previously have anything like it. The shop is also all about bicycling as transportation, sponsoring regular group rides around town, and also group walks for those not bicycle-inclined.
On my recent road trip from Dallas to New Haven, CT, Randy S. and I stopped in Pittsburgh to revel in its charms. This, I must add, was in opposition to his mother's strong protests to the effect of, "There's nothing *in* Pittsburgh, why would anyone go there?"
Tazza D'oro is the answer to that question. Especially if you like coffee. This is easily one of the best coffee shops east of the Mississippi, and I've been to a lot of them. So, what's so good about it?
Let's go in order of importance:
Coffee - It is really, really good. They use Batdorf and Bronson beans, where an ex-gf of mine used to work in Olympia. Believe me when I tell you that B&B is good. It's not amazingly great, but it's very solid and they take roasting seriously. When I go to a new coffee place I suspect might be good I always get a latte. Why? This one has a high upside if done well and the lowest downside (lots of milk) if done poorly. I got a latte. They have a few sizes, 12oz was the first one I got. It was fantastic. They did a nice little rosetta in it too (look up latte art on google if you have no idea what this is). The baristo really knew what he was doing and pulled a some good shots with excellent crema.
The coffee was so good (coffee is supposed to taste bold, smooth and rich, which it almost never does and this place had it down) I had to go back for an 8oz, which is another level of trust. It has the same amount of coffee but less milk to hide poor coffee quality. It was always superior.
This is a coffee place that is truly top notch based on the coffee alone, but there was more.
Pastries - They all looked amazing. I had a plain donut while I waited in line. Normally I don't eat plain donuts, because life is too short for plain donuts, but it was really, very good. Everyone was commenting on how nice the pastries were.
Atmosphere - This place has it exactly right. It's a mom & pop feel, nothing forced. Some tables, outdoor seating, maybe some local art, but not in a goofy sort of way. Very friendly employees. Just a complete home run.
Obviously I loved it. Behind me in line for my re-up, I heard a girl behind me in line complain, "we could just go to Starbucks, it's cheaper!" then proceeded to order with sugar free syrups and skim milk. That's fine. Everyone has to do what they like... and with the proliferation of bad coffee (Starbucks only being guilty of mediocre, though a little bit interesting coffee) over the past 10 years, I don't blame people for being set that way. But the beautiful thing about Tazza D'Oro (cup of gold in Italian) is that--if you let it--it will remind you that you don't need to make your coffee up like a drag queen on Halloween.
Tazza D'Oro stands as a reminder that coffee can be enjoyed in all its naked glory in an awesome setting on a beautiful street and give you a good f'ing reason to go to Pittsburgh.
Stopped in for some coffee with Andy P. during our road trip from Dallas to Connecticut.
Andy had been trying to teach me about coffee for much of the trip, and this place served to be the ultimate field trip.
Everything Andy said is right - amazing stuff! Get a latte, even if it means spending the rest of the day on the can.
Ambiance: 22/25 stars
Food: 25/25 stars
Service: 20/25 stars
Bathroom: didn't use it
Probability of going back: 100% (we will meet again!)
I LOVE this place. THE best coffee in the 'Burgh. Good atmosphere, great service. The food is really good too.
This is, by far, one of my favorite places in Pittsburgh. Not only is the staff very very sweet, but they make beautiful, strong soy lattes with art on top (the only beautiful, strong soy lattes with art on top I've been able to find in Pittsburgh!).
Tazza D'oro is friendly to bicyclists and also makes soup and sandwiches. I had a veganized portobello and red pepper sandwich there the other afternoon, which came with a side salad. It was good, but really, go here for the coffee!
Tazza D'Oro has a generally European decor, with dark, rich colors and textures, and a cozy layout that makes the most of the space. The espresso is, bar none, the best I've had - including my admittedly limited travels in Italy. It's stellar espresso - rich, thick, potent without being sour or bitter, with unique nuances that vary slightly depending on the shot and the weather, but are always fantastic.
The coffee is also terrific, and Tazza D'Oro uses Batdorf & Bronson beans - the best I've ever had for home grinding. They have a good selection of pastries and cookies, as well as a broad selection of tasty sandwiches that come with a satisfying side salad.
In addition, they have a wonderful selection of teas; I'm no expert, and don't know their supplier, but the half-dozen different blends I've tried were all memorably flavorful.
All that, and it's a lovely center of community, where you can bring your laptop or a book or a friend and spend the day. No one is rushed out the door, and there almost always seems to be a little room for your studies or conversation.
This place is nestled in a nice location next to the city water reservoir and highland park, making it a great place to grab a coffee if you are out for a morning walk. It offers a clean and casual interior and draws a more eclectic crowd than most cafes- leans a bit towards the business casual crowd. Still ha that neighborhood feel though. I have never had food there though they offer paninis. Great desserts. Good espressos and okay coffee.Outdoor seating. Good place to study. Plenty of laptop outlets and free wireless.
One of my favorite coffee places in Pittsburgh. THey also have pretty good sandwiches and salads if you are looking for some light lunch food. Otherwise, they have plenty of pasteries/cookies to eat that are pretty good.
First-class espresso, with that Italian little hint of sourness. That's praise, by the way! Very friendly and comfortable. I wrote most of my dissertation there.
Although I am not a coffee drinker, I do love their iced mochas! They have wonderful teas, cider, hot chocolate. The servers are wonderful and the brownies, as big as your head, are like crack. Amy, the owner, has created a wonderful place for community.
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