The Coffee Tree Roasters

I so enjoy the coffee! Great treats to eat too! One of the best coffee shops around!

CTR has always been one of my favorite coffee shops in Pittsburgh.
The coffee is always fresh and strong. Plus they have some cool unique brews from around the world as well as a plethora of teas.
The atmosphere and service is always great, but the one thing that puts this place over the top is the hours. Unlike many shops that close at 5−6pm, CTR is often open until 11pm, making it a place I frequent for late night work or meet ups with long lost friends. There are plenty of tables plus free wifi!

I’ve driven by a million times and never stopped in. The apparent lack of parking was what always kept me moving l, but there’s actually a huge parking lot just behind the row of buildings.
The shop is clean and well laid out. There are three large menus on the wall dedicated to their drinks.
When I went in it was just after lunch time, but I was pretty ravenously hungry. I asked the barista what she had in the way of lunch and she said, «not much.» She wasn’t kidding. They don’t make their own food in house and there’s nothing with meat.
That was actually a plus for me since I do the whole vegetarian thing, but it could be a turn off for some people. She suggested a mixed green wrap made by The Modern Greek. It was a whole wheat wrap that was filled with spinach, arugula and other leaves. They’re was a sweet vinaigrette and hummus for dipping. I was initially unimpressed with how little was going on with my wrap, but the hummus was spicey and flavorful.
It turned out to be a great thing to eat while I chilled and got some work done. And the wireless was pretty fast too.

Stopped in for a good cup of coffee and asked about some of their different types of brewing methods that you can purchase for home. I talked with Serafina regarding what her opinion was expecting a part-​timer who just works occasionally. But I was so surprised and impressed with her knowledge of all of their products and coffee in general. My coffee today was great and I learned a lot at my visit. Now to research the brew methods! Thanks Serafina!

Cozy place. Good coffee. The pastries always seem to be old when I order them. They look so tempting in the window but often disappoint. Skip the iced coffee there as well.

Was here yesterday evening nice cozy feelling. When you walk in. It’s definetly a coffe shop atmosphere. Best part the new ownership allows you to bring a packed lunch if all your in the mood for is a drink and not coffe shop food. They are informative about the area. They helped me out with good directions. The tea is actually pretty good. Heard good things about this place will definitely be back. Food look great. Also, only reason for four was the WiFi. I couldn’t really use it.

Great local business to go to when you need a break from Starbucks. As a matter of fact I bought several gift cards here for Xmas presents for coffee lovers at work, instead of Starbucks. Good coffee, comfortable setting, no corporate feet like most Starbucks. Pastry case looks appetizing and bought from local establishments. This is a no brainer, Shop local when you can.

I’m not an expert on coffee. I have enjoyed all of the whole bean coffees I have purchased from tree roasters by the pound though. The fact they provide the roast date is a nice touch so you know the window you have when the coffee will be the freshest. They have excellent rewards through the loyalty tree program for frequent customers as well.

First, I love CTR’s coffee.
Second, this location has great barista’s and it’s less congested than other CTR’S I’ve been to.
That about covers it

Friendly staff but some pastries were stale by 10pm. Nice outdoor seating. Nice safe neighborhood. Bring your laptop free WiFi.

Sad to say i can not be completely positive about the Coffee Tree. Great coffee, but new employees are not treating all customers with the proper respect. They have lost a good customer as a result.

Overall, pretty good, and I am glad it’s here.
What I Like:
— Service is quick and friendly;
— The shop itself is clean and fairly inviting. There is good seating, etc.
— The espresso drinks are made properly (fresh pull of espresso, proper milk steaming or frothing techniques, that sort of thing.
Things That I Wish Were Better:
— Okay, only one. The whole bean coffee is just okay. They don’t seem to have a supply of killer-​beans. Yes, I’m picky, and lots of coffee-​house customers will not really care.
Still, the location is perfect. The Shops would be lacking without a coffee house, and this is a real coffee house with pretty good coffee.

I bought a latte… no wait! Actually, I bought coffee and espresso and two lattes and something to munch on (not all for me I had a friend with me). When I ordered the 2^nd latte I sat down and realized I didn’t have any foam so went back to the counter to ask for some and and she wanted to charge me?! Really?! Maybe it sound petty to you but I like my lattes fixed a certain way and foam is the best part! It’s all about customer service and considering I had just spent over $ 25.00 a little foam wasn’t much to ask. Good coffee. Bad customer service.

Stale coffee. The cups have weird lids that are hard to drink from. It might be that it is after 7 pm but I was hoping for some semi fresh coffee.

Great atmosphere. Great Barristas. Great coffee. Locally roasted. Forget those uptown coffee shops. Go downtown Mt. Lebo for the best all around coffee house experience.

Nice neighborhood coffee. Small but always seems to have room. Good selection of teas also. Good scones and pastries. CT dos have some specialty blends.

Good coffee, nice walking street, good selection of teas and little gifty things, good pastries, *excellent* scones, and it’s not that other green-logo’d coffee place.

Great location, in a very walkable area with a few other food places and shops around. Generally easy enough to park and grab coffee to go easily, but finding parking around the area for more than 2 – 3 hours is a pain. Good coffee and good selection of random food available. They sell all sorts of coffee making implements as well.

Nice, quiet neighborhood coffee bar. However, the elementary school a block away gets out at 3:25, and from 3 – 4 it can be crowded with moms and younger siblings stopping in to pass the time. Outside those times, it’s always quiet with nice music and delicious pastries.