Cool Beans Coffee

You know the saying, «But first, coffee» That’s me. Every single morning. Now, if you’ve read my profile, you know that I’m a proud cheapskate. There is no shame in my game of saving dolla’ bills, ya’ll. That being said, I usually make coffee at home but once or twice a month I will splurge on a delightful half-​caff soy latte. Cool Beans is conveniently located in the bottom of my work building but even if I had to walk across town, it’d be worth it! First– Cool Beans brews Nicholas Coffee & Tea Company, a well respected & deeply rooted company in the Pittsburgh community. They have rotating flavors and an excellent selection of specialty coffee drinks. They have a wide variety of flavored syrups and a few sugar free flavors. I haven’t personally tried the food they offer but during a recent conversation with a barista, I found out that most of the food is homemade! The menu is also rotating with fresh offerings such as: pepperoni rolls, meatball subs, pulled pork sandwiches, tortilla soup, cookies & muffins. The prices for food & drink are very reasonable! Trust me :)
To pair nicely with the food & drink choices, the staff is incredibly personable! Even though I don’t stop down often, one of the main baristas remembers my exact order! Now that’s great service and quite the memory!
So, my Unilocaling friends, next time you need your morning cup-​o-​joe or a mid-​day pick me up, skip the Starbucks line & head over to Cool beans!

The Cool Beans kiosk is so fun. As a local, I just wish it was open on nights or weekends. Their coffee and espresso drinks are delicious. I believe at least some are Nicholas Coffee brand. They also sells homemade/​locally-​sourced (or they’re fooling me) breakfast sandwiches, bagels, pastries, biscotti, etc. and have chips and other snacks available for purchase. I’ve never been there for lunch, but if it’s anything like breakfast, then you are in good hands. The baristas are quirky yinzers who are genuinely entertaining, even in the wee early morning. Prices are also reasonable for a small shop. If you are a coffee drinker, I recommend asking for a plain latte with cinnamon. It really makes a difference.

Home made food that puts parkhurst, wannabe eat n park to shame! Cool beans food is actually good!

A walk-​up shop that has Excellent choices in coffee that are rotated weekly that are also usually available for purchase by the pound. Very friendly staff and a wide selection of snacks, sodas, juice, and various baked goods. Lunch food options are also rotated but usually feature a combo deal featuring a soda. (The Italian hoagies are great quality). No public restrooms due to location but don’t let that stop you from getting a cup on your visit to the north side. Reasonably priced. Fun atmosphere.