Crazy Mocha

The mango smoothie was way too sweet. I would not recommend, it sort of made me sick. They just pour syrup with ice and blend it together.
The seating area is nice. There is an area with couches and plenty of tables to to work. They do open the window when it is nice outside, however sometimes it sucks when people are smoking outside because it comes into the building.

Decent coffee and a reasonable selection of snacks means you can get what you need from this chain coffee shop.
The atmosphere and décor are a bit drab though and it feels closer to ‘work cafeteria’ than modern city coffee shop. No one would ever describe it as cozy, nor study-​friendly, but it’s ok as a place to grab something on the go.
Sufficient but not much more. Try some of the many independent coffee shops nearby if you plan to settle somewhere for a few hours

I love the coffee. I stop in several times a week, and the barista is very friendly and expedient. The $ 1.50 mug refill is a great deal and is icing on the cake for such yummy coffee.

I come here weekly for Meetup group and other times to study or just to grab a snack. Crazy Mocha is nothing fancy, but it’s the perfect place for any of those activities. There is plenty of seating, whether you want a table, bar-​style, or comfy arm chairs. They serve a variety of hot and cold drinks (coffee, tea, and smoothies) and I personally love the iced wild cherry mocha! You can also find plenty of snacks such as muffins, cake, bagels, sandwiches, and biscotti. Their hours are great too as they’re open most days from 6am to 11pm! Out of all the coffee shops in Squirrel Hill, this is by far the largest and also the one with the most relaxed vibe.

I stopped by on Sun. morning with a couple friends for a drink. I hadn’t been to a Crazy Mocha in years, and this was one of the few coffeeshops in SqHill I hadn’t been to. For those of you who may not be familiar with Crazy Mocha, it is a regional coffee shop chain found in PGH and the surrounding environs.
I ordered the Pittsburgh hot chocolate, which is listed under the smoothie section because it’s not a hot chocolate at all! Rather, as the barista explained, it’s a chocolate smoothie topped with whipped cream. Given that I was looking for something refreshing, this was perfect. It was pretty sweet, but not overly so, which was nice. However, unlike another dessert-​y drink I tried at a coffeeshop in the South Side, it wasn’t particularly creative or special – I was hoping for some cinnamon or something. Anyway, if you stop in and are looking for a cold and dessert-​y drink, it’s worth a try.
This Crazy Mocha, like others I’ve visited, lends itself more to socialization than getting work done. The space is larger than it looks from outside, consisting of two rooms, and is rather cavernous – thus, sound has a tendency to echo. Nevertheless, it wasn’t too busy on a Sun. morning, and there were a few people with laptops or newspapers, in addition to a larger group with a baby.
While this Crazy Mocha isn’t my go-​to coffeeshop in SqHill (my favorites are Commonplace and Dobra Te), it offers a nice change of pace, not to mention an alternative to Sbux. While it’s a chain, unlike Sbux, it’s at least locally owned, so if you patronize it, your money stays in the local area. So, show some PGH love and stop in here, rather than at Sbux across the street, to get your caffeine fix on! 3.5 stars.

The coffee house is not very unique. Reminded me a lot of Starbucks. There was ample seating, and soft music in the background which is all well & good. But, the barista was barely listening to me & other customers & seemed as if she was running around like a chicken with their head cut off! But, I must say that their peanut butter chocolate cupcake is DELICIOUS! As well as their peanut butter & chocolate brownies! The frozen Kona Mocha I got was also delicious. Overall. Great (even with the unideal service.)

To me, this is a pretty average branch of Crazy Mocha in the city. Located in the heart of Squirrel Hill on Murray where the parking is a nightmare, this is a good place to take a pit stop on a day of shopping in the neighborhood, after a move at the Manor, or to just sit and work for a bit. To be honest, I wasn’t too excited about this branch opening up here, mostly because there are other coffee and tea shops in the area I assumed would be negatively impacted by the business brought in here. That being said, this place is objectively a nice shop, bigger than the average Crazy Mocha and I would argue one that has a little less character. Had a few blips with the internet while here, but overall I’d recommend a stop in here sometime.

Another late night at the work, UGGGGH!!!
Sooooooo, I need a little «pick-​me-​up «(or should I say a «Kick in the Ass»)
I stopped by Crazy Mocha and there was a parking spot right in front.
Yippeee it was meant to be. I’ve stopped here many times in the past but really never gave it any mind, but I gotta say, I enjoyed talking with the cute little girl behind the counter. Very polite and friendly.
Its nice to talk with people who are more educated and have people skills.
I doubt you would get this kind of service in New York or California. (I could be wrong ., but probably not)
The Coffee was fresh, but the muffin tasted a few days old maybe?
overall a nice experience. Just might make this my late night stop.

Came here with a girlfriend to get some work done since it’s too hard to in your own home sometimes. From experience and years of going to coffee shops to get work done, common courtesy is peacefulness. This doesn’t mean you have to be completely quiet but it means don’t scream and laugh loudly when it is clear and obvious people are here to do work. Instead, we found crazy mocha houses groups of weirdos who play games like dungeons and dragons and make ridiculous noises and scream very loudly. The best part was when we started talking they looked at us like we were being disrespectful and interrupting their «nerd time». If this was Starbucks they would’ve politely asked them to quiet down then leave. I work with the loud public all day long and a coffee shop is my escape which I couldn’t get here tonight.

The drink to get here is the Cocamoca. Much better than Starbuck’s Frappacino. Mind you, I’ve never tried the other frozen drinks, because every one tried would be a lost opportunity to get a Cocamoca.
I’ve been coming here for a couple of years, and the baristas run from pleasant to extremely nice and patient, with only one girl who sighed when I ordered (the Cocamoca is a bunch of extra work), «This is the worst day of my LIFE!» Girlie, it should only be your worst day. I was tempted to order half a dozen more, but they are four bucks fifty, and I’m too cheap for grand gestures.
The location is extremely pleasant, with big windows that open up in nice weather. I haven’t found anything as pleasant in my Manhattan neighborhood, I can tell you that.

An okay coffee shop. Friendly staff. Had a hot chocolate couple months back and it was alright, nothing special. A great place to chill down with your friends and laptop.

My go to café in Squirrel Hill. I mainly like the place because they’ll leave you alone as long as you like, whether or not you choose to purchase anything. That fact alone encourages me to purchase more items (the local Te Café will pester you if you sit down for any more than a minute without buying anything).

The inside of this place is nice and overall it works as a decent coffee shop. Now I don’t drink coffee, but I am a hot chocolate connoisseur and can tell you that the hot chocolate here is average-​to-​below average in general. Seems kind of processed and a bit too thick in consistency for my liking. The price, however, is right. Not a bad place to get a warm beverage and hang out.

A comfy coffee shop with a funny barista and a tasty chai latte. That’s pretty much all I can say. Not being a coffee drinker, it’s hard for me to rate them on that front. On a Sunday afternoon, this place was a study hub — I came to catch up with a friend and I felt like we really had to keep our voices down. I often see people studying in here, so this may not be the best place for a raucous chat, but then maybe it depends on the time of day. But it was a nice place to spend a few hours on a cold fall day!

A coffee shop with a goat for a logo? Now that’s crazy.
Completely solid, middle of the road, way-​the-​hell-​better-​than-​starbucks coffee shop.
Also: About 100 feet from where I live.

I ordered a cherry mocha and it was wonderful. So simple yet places like Starbucks can’t seem to whip that up. I’ve only been there once, but my experience was great. The casher was polite, the environment was fun, and my drink was delicious. I would try it once and hey, if you don’t like it, you don’t like it.

I must say that, as a new Pittsburgher and coffee fanatic, I am extremely disappointed.
Drink quality: The $ 3.85 caramel latte I bought just minutes ago is flat out disgusting. It has no strong coffee flavor or aroma, and I’m not even sure what I’m drinking. (I.e., WHERE IS THE ESPRESSO?)
Employee/​service rating: The barista was a pompous you-​know-​what. I simply asked her in a nice way, «I’ve never been here before. What’s good here?» as in «What are some of the most popular drinks?» but the response I received was: «Everything is good here. Obviously.» How rude. She didn’t say it in a nice or joking way, but in an arrogant, dispassionate, and nonchalant manner (cf. one of the posts below — I completely agree with you that the employees are checked out and don’t care about their customers). The barista did not even attempt to ask me what types of drinks I like (I could have been looking for tea or hot chocolate, for all she knew), ask me how my day had been going, or say hi. Actually, after I walked in and had been waiting for almost 2 minutes to be helped (no one else was in line), she FINALLY stopped talking to her co-​worker.
All in all, quite a horrible experience, and most certainly NOT «Pittsburgh’s best coffee.»
I’ll stick with Caribou Coffee.

I wondered in here while walking around Squirel Hill today and was in major need of a hot beverage with the flurries going on (I’m from Charlotte and not too used to it). As Oday said, nice place but nothing special.
There’s lots of light and area in this place and the view at the counter is great for the people watching purposes alone, The one guy working at this place was pleasant, whipped me up a skim latte in no time then went back to getting his free Wi Fi on. And I’m following his lead – thanks for the freebie Crazy Mocha! Since there’s a lot of open space, this is an ideal place for socializing but for getting work done (what I’m trying to do), too many distractions so I’ll be rolling out as soon as I finish my drink. Thank goodness for no screaming brats.

I’m a little surprised at the number of Crazy Mocha franchise locations in this city. It’s a nice place, but nothing special.
Postives: The Murray spot has lots going for it like big space with lots of tables, prime location, and free internet. Also a nice selection of teas.
Negatives: I personally have had problems connecting with the network there, but no one else seems to (at least PC users don’t seem to), so I won’t generalize too much. I can’t imagine their espresso-​based drinks or their brewed coffee could be that good just based on the machines they’re using and their brewing technique – but, I don’t know for sure. Lastly, I’ve found their baristas to be always bored and dispassionate. Not what I want to encounter at a coffee shop.
Overall, A-​OK.

With lots of light and tables, this is good place to work or socialize with friends. The staff is welcoming and prompt with filling orders. My mango smoothie tasted more creamy than fruity, but it was still tasty. Other drinks here are good, too.
Oh, the baked goods. I’m pretty sure this place sells the largest cookies in Pittsburgh. They’re roughly, I’d say, six inches in diameter? They’re (almost) as big as a person’s face. I’ve bought cookies half the size for the same price at other shops. So much sugar. But it’s happy sugar.