Yet another great Pittsburgh coffee shop. Excellent espresso, you can tell the team really cares about every drink they make. The owner is so friendly and nice as well.

Great coffee. Clean, quiet and neat place.

Great espresso, but snobby baristas. Coffee shops are meant to be a welcoming space, but I did not feel welcomed in this shop.

Great coffee and service but I will never understand why they blocked off 100% of the outlets. A good coffee shop has 3 things - coffee, WiFi, and outlets. Why you would chose to remove one of those is beyond me. I do not recommend this place for anyone looking for a place to work

This place is awesome. Excellent coffee. Very creative and interesting drinks. Solid selection of chocolate and both sweet and savory snacks.

Tried this place for the first time. I was slightly amused to see the baristas’ carefully tinkering with scales, levelers, tampers, etc... and then I had quite likely the best espresso I’ve ever had in my life. It was sweet and flavorful with no bitterness. Really just fantastic. Definitely stop by.

Friendly, speedy, definitely try hard to get you that quality cup of coffee.

I went in the first time I loved the Decore and one of the awesome sayings on the wall. You have to read so inspiring! I was greeded a warm smile and met Kim. I love Matcha !!!!! And I, got myself one! Really refreshing! I didnt drink it fast I wanted to enjoy the love it was from. I will be and will refer this place.

Andy is the one the best barista in town. Ethan is very knowledgeable about dietary components of the pastry they have. Outstanding espresso!

The good: Nice music! They had some Thelonious Monk was playing, comfortable enough, pretty good espressoThe bad: they have some expensive gluten free pastries that are hands down the most vile combinations of bread and sugar that I have ever tried to consume, me and my partner got a cinnamon roll and a donut and both were basically inedible. They were impenetrably dense and dry. The icing was a sloppy mess. We threw them away and let the barista know but werent offered a refund or an apology. Its unconscionable to sell things that are that gross.And theyve intentionally covered over all the power outlets. Why? Ive never been in a coffee shop that is obviously a study spot that explicitly doesnt let you charge your laptop.I get the impression of stinginess that comes at the expense of a comfortable and pleasant space for costumers

Great coffee and pastries, interior design looks very comfortable. It makes the overall coffee experience very good. I enjoyed the sunday morning here.

Great spot. Coffee and tea were both delicious and the atmosphere, as others have mentioned, is relaxing. Limited food selection - several pastries - but enough for a little snack. When I was here, the tables were all taken up by people working on laptops, but there is a stylish and comfortable couch for those looking to just sip their drink.

TL;DR Their precise approach to coffee brings you an extremely balanced and delicious espresso that youll love every sip of.I was thoroughly impressed by how detailed they were with my espresso today. My barista took like .2g of coffee out of the portafilter because it was just a bit too much, which really impressed me (yeah they actually measure coffee in vs coffee out). What I got in the end was a balanced espresso. It was sweet, fruity, and aromatic, with a very pleasant acidity that really brightened my mood (not to be mistaken with sourness). Finally an espresso that isnt offensive and bitter. I had a latte as well and enjoyed every sip. The bright flavors shined through the milk to make an incredible latte.I plan to come more often and see how consistent they are. One thing Ive found at some cafes is that theyre inconsistent, but I doubt that will be a problem here with how detailed they are.

I love this place! Local art Great coffee ☕️& 🥐pastries‼️ Cleanliness is A1 & Consistently raises their already highest quality local coffee bar’. Alway great ART 🎨too...Most impressive coffee - Precision with heart, backed with owner operated friendly professional standards. Soon to roast in house! ☕️‼️@@ Very bike friendly. 🚴🏼🚴🏼🚴🏼

Fantastic coffee (cappuccino $4) that comes with homemade butter cookies. Nice interior.Main problem is limited outlets and high up charge for alternative milksOverall would recommend. Nice baristas that know what theyre doing

Great cappuccino, beautiful spot to enjoy it, and friendly staff to boot. Internet isnt enough for me to work there, at least few last times I tried.

Nice quite cosy place to go sit enjoy coffee, nice music, not too many fancy options but good quality coffee nice snack bar, a little hidden because of location

Exceptional quality service baristas and their roasting their own now! Top quality pastry to match the coffee. Outdoor seating! Support local

Staff were super friendly and knowledgeable. The owner was kind enough to sell us some filter that’s hard to come by recently due to shortages

The café con miel is something truly special here. My favorite coffee ship in the area!

Yum! What a cute shop. Nice seating to enjoy the brew. The lemon bar was also amazing.

Excellent place for a coffee and a treat.

Best spot for soy lattes or cappuccinos in Shadyside, the baristas really know what they’re doing. Have never had a cup that was less than perfect. Also they sell local coffees grounds from common place coffee and other local roasters, which is really nice.I also really appreciate that they’re one of those coffee shops that showcases local artists in the rotating collection of art shown on their walls.

Great coffee paired with excellent service and atmosphere - a winning combination!

The bar has been raised for coffee in Pittsburgh. The Marco/Kalita pourover setup produced the best cup of Kenyan coffee Ive had in years! This shop nails all of the little details.

I like this little place. I havent hung out, because of the pandemic, but it seems clean and inviting, if a bit sterile. The staff seems friendly. If I lived in walking distance, this would be a regular stop for me.

They’ve got a skilled team of friendly baristas who can make a great cappuccino and latte! Also, check out their herbal iced tea - so tasty! And they also carry Leona’s, the best ice cream sandwiches in Pittsburgh!

Contemporary design. Upright grinder. Dual boiler espresso machines. Great Latte!

Very relaxed. Beautiful design. Easy Street parking nearby

So kind, so friendly- so GOOD.

Always a great experience. I love their espresso that they prepare with care.

I felt incredibly safe considering the pandemic, they were friendly, the hot chocolate (with a kick) is fantastic. Cant wait to hang out there post-pandemic, but definitely recommend as a place to go for excellent coffee AND they have Gluten-Free items for those like me.

One of the very best coffee bars in Pittsburgh! They use a Marco Jet batch brewer and Marco SP9 automated pour over machine. Super friendly barista too.

Consistently the best in town! And a safe set-up for coffee to go.

I havent been able to try Arriviste, just wanted to let people know they are closed. Their Google My Business page needs to be updated to reflect their new hours. Hope to be able to try them out once this is all over.

Great coffee and atmosphere! The fizzy drink with espresso and seltzer was surprisingly good!

This is my favorite local coffee shop. It has a great setup and is a good spot to spend a lot of time, especially for getting some work done. Coffee selection is excellent and the baristas are always helpful. Drinks are a little expensive but totally worth it, especially with their rewards program.

Arriviste is my favorite specialty coffee spot in the city. Makes me want to move to Shadyside!The cafe has a sleek, minimalist look (including a slick Modbar machine), an atmosphere that brings focus to the consistently high quality coffee. Kim and the staff nonetheless maintain a friendly and unpretentious vibe.Limited but well tailored selections of baked goods and whole beans, too.COVID-19: its largely a to-go experience as the indoor seating is closed and theres very limited sidewalk seating. The overall feel is very clean and safe, everyone wearing masks and moving efficiently, plus additional considerations in place like making it easy to use touchless payments.

I really like Arriviste. I havent been in Pittsburgh for long, but this place is my favorite so far. Friendly staff, good variety of seating options, delicious pastries, and—importantly—quality coffee

Quite shnazzy. I had the frothy milk and honey drink. It was lovely! I would appreciate some cinnamon and other spices to add a pinch into my drink. The coffee chef told me there was none available. That was the first time I ever heard that in a coffee shop... especially a really nice one. They should have everything. Very beautiful decor! I felt like I was sipping coffee in an art gallery where no one talks to each other. Overall, a lovely place! I will go back.

Great at what they do, but know what to expect. It is a modern coffee place with most things automated. A machine will make your pour over. Very delicious but if it is important to you that a human be pouring that water, then you might not like it! Good ambiance, limited seating space, you can sit at the bar which I always love, some food options, and most things a little pricier than youd expect.

It is an excellent coffee shop on Ellsworth Ave. The drinks are delicious. The espresso is measured and pulled with great attention to detail. The pour overs are expertly curated and tasting notes are provided for each one . The staff is always friendly and will remember you after a few visits. While not designed with children in mind the staff has always warmly welcomed my toddler and made space for her at the espresso bar (no she doesnt drink coffee but will happily eat the choquettes.) The pastries are tasty and from a great local bakery. Cannot recommend highly enough.

I bring my dog here usually twice a week to order to-go coffee and after many weeks of my continued business they tell me that I can’t have her even just to stand with. The coffee is great but none of the staff are on the same page and it’s super unprofessional. I will not be visiting any more.

The coffee was good and its a cute coffee shop! The vibe is pretty cool, but super trendy and almost too hip.. I didnt have my cool clothes on so I felt out of place.

The staff is always helpful.

Service was polite and professional. Cappuccino was outstanding.Bathrooms were clean.There were 2 gluten free options available (brownie and apple cider donut). Both were delicious.

I dont know how this shop has evaded me for so long because this place is lovely. Their decor is top notch. I read somewhere that they hired a Pittsburgh design company. I have only been to this shop twice so far. Both times were very good. I will be back to try more of their menu.

Great local spot that has a points based rewards system. Fast and friendly service with ample seating. They do have rules about the seating so be sure to read the signs on the tables

It’s hard to find a coffee shop that comes close to the quality of the coffee, the relaxing atmosphere, and the experienced and friendly baristas. Even though I don’t live too close, I try to find any excuse to swing by East Liberty to grab a coffee, pastry or bag of coffee from Arriviste. I can’t recommend this place enough.

Great coffee, best in the neighborhood. Very chill, kind of quiet vibe with cool decor and furniture. Not at ton of seating but goes along with the spacious, art gallery type of feel. Very cool space and great coffee.

Excellent for coffee snobs/lovers! The coffee they use is nuanced in flavor, and they take a lot of care in brewing and making the drinks. No burned taste or acidic punch like youll get in that major coffee chain. Ive had a pour over and a latte, and both were fantastic. Ambiance is modern and sophisticated. Free WiFi. Nice place to hang out and work or just grab and go.

Everyone at our table was quite pleased. This place has a good atmosphere. Reminds me of a place in New York I loved to visit.

Always a pleasure going to Arriviste and getting a delicious drink and enjoying the ambiance, atmosphere and Arriviste barista talk! A very knowledgeable staff that is always busy with keeping the line from getting too far out the door. (Pretty hip and trendy vibes here so expect that type of crowd.)Try the seasonal drinks that they like to do and you wont go wrong!

We stopped in for a quick cup of joe, and it tasted fine, but it felt a little overpriced for what it was. It was also not easy to park in the area.I got a cappuccino, which tasted OK, and my wife got a sweetened espresso drink, which tasted a bit better. Compared to another coffee spot we visited later on, though, taste was not as good, but prices were higher.

Cozy vibe, but limited seating. They also dont have decaf espresso. The barista had an attitude that didnt make me want to come back.

Great coffee and place only issue they fill the cup to the top for the to go order ... price very competitive according to other cafe ...

I really wanted to like this place. It has great reviews so I had very high hopes. Walking in I was greeted by a very pleasant aroma and very nice lighting, first impressions meeting expectations. However, I quickly noticed that every single person there was studying, the place was completely silent except for the clinking of the baristas. I ordered a mocha which was not very rich and kind of bitter, not what you hope for in a mocha. My husband was satisfied with his espresso though. So if you are a coffee purist, don’t like anything sweet in your coffee and are looking for a place to study, this is it. If you want a place to talk to your companion, go elsewhere.

Top-notch coffee bar with great atmosphere. Excellent place to relax and get some work done. Outstanding menu.

Best place in Pittsburgh. They have great equipment and knowledge base to pull good shots. My last coffee shop lost their best baristas, and Arriviste has a few great ones. They also collaborate with Common Place coffee, which is another great local institution.

Activists is a very small coffee bar. It had seating for around 10 people. The coffee was really fresh and they have agreements with a local bakery for the pastries they sell which were excellent. A very relaxing place to have a quick breakfast while working on your laptop.

To put it simply: good people, good coffee, good place.Ive popped in a couple of times now, and I hope to visit more when Im around. They carefully curate quality coffee beans, both local and otherwise. Thats obviously part of the equation, but the other half is preparation, in which they excel too. The interior design exudes a well-executed modern aesthetic – clean lines, open spaces, minimalist – punctuated with displays of local art for sale. To top it all off, the baristas manage to carefully exude a relaxed professionalism, taking genuine interest in you as a person, not just a customer.

Favorite coffee spot in the burgh! Everything is delicious and the space is beautiful and welcoming. The employees and owner are very friendly and actually dont mind answering coffee-related questions without making you feel ignorant. Love this place!

Third wave coffee shop. There were two choices of espresso when I went there. Good créma. Espresso comes with seltzer and a biscuit.Also got the Stormy Daniels (cascara tea, ginger beer, and whiskey bitters) which was delicious and refreshing.

Incredible espresso beverages with their unique under-the-counter system. True craftsmanship is put into every drink! I will be returning as soon as possible!

Arriviste has amazing coffee in an incredibly relaxing atmosphere. The owner and the employees that we have met have been super friendly and are genuinely interested in talking to you and serving a great cup of coffee. Best coffee weve had in Pittsburgh in a sleek yet welcoming space.

Good atmosphere, quiet but not so quiet you couldnt come for a conversation. Didnt find it to be a great place for studying as those who are alone are encouraged not to sit at the small tables and instead join the communal table. Which I get, but the communal table was also very crowded. There is not a lot of seating in general and I saw several people walk out because there was no place to sit. Also, every single outlet is covered, which I found to be pretty annoying and off-putting to those looking for a nice place to study or do some writing. The mocha I had was just ok. It was pretty bitter and all of the chocolate was stuck on the bottom.

Overpriced coffees, shop feels like a generic hotel lobby, all the toys and baristas have no actual knowledge of coffee. paid for a $10 coffee that was under extracted and sour that some fancy machine made

The atmosphere is just wondeful and the service was great. I got a 16 oz refill of plain ice coffee and a small doughnut. It was $7. I dont know the breakdown on that but for me, personally, this was a little out of my budget. If you can afford it, this is a super cute place and the coffee and doughnut were both good!

The sign on the door reads, Almost 5 stars on Yelp. This high-concept coffee bar on Ellsworth doesnt keep pace with Pittsburghs better coffee shops. On the plus side, the staff were pleasant, the shop was spotless, they had the Sunday NY Times, and they use high quality coffee. Unfortunately my coffee was not hot. The barista brewed and delivered a replacement but it didnt include the shot I ordered. The other members of my party were similarly disappointed with their beverages. I found the atmosphere rather clinical and uninviting. Bottom line: disappointing coffee in a downer setting.

Fantastic shop with an outstanding selection of regionally-roasted, fair trade beans. The atmosphere is relaxing and disarming, and Kim and crew are among the friendliest baristas in town. Worth it!

Quaint cafe that serves authentic coffee. Love the aesthetics and environment. Good place to get work done.

Modern-looking coffee shop boasting spacious and open vibes despite being in a small locale. Music is good, coffee is good, and the employees are friendly. Pricing of coffee on par with other local coffee shops. Definitely recommend.

This is a very nice (though small) coffee shop. The baristas seem to know their stuff and make good pour overs. The pastry selection is also quite nice.

Arriviste has a creative and tasty coffee menu, a really cool space, and (most of all) a friendly, welcoming staff. Im so glad this cafe opened up right down the block from where I live. I definitely plan to be a regular.

Great place to get a cup of coffee. A new and trendy coffee bar on Elsworth Avenue. Definitely a good addition to the community

Nice little place, coffee is Ok, pricey for what you get, and a bit slow. Pretty mixed bag regarding barristas. Definitely better places in town these days.

Nice coffee shop! Coffee is so good!

Love the coffee, the shop, and baristas.

Always friendly. Thoughtful coffee.

Amazing espresso and bright, clean, minimalist atmosphere hidden right outside of Oakland. Great place to meet with friends or study, but seating is limited.

Great coffee, great vibe. Excellent staff. Best place to get coffee on the street.

Smooth roast espresso, fast pressed through excellent modbar machine.

I did not have a good experience here because the barista was aggressive. Id make it one star, but the furniture looks great.

Excellent ambience and great coffee. Lack of seating though while the place is pretty spacious, which can be good or bad depending on personal preference.

My new favorite coffee shop in Pittsburgh!! I went there during a weekday morning and it was the perfect place to get some work done - not too crowded/noisy, lots of power sockets and a good chai latte. I also liked that their chai latte was mildly sweet (unlike most others Ive had).

I really wanted to love this place, its close my apartment and the decor is so aesthetic. The coffee is superb but the chai latte (my drink of choice) was subpar.

Delicious mocha coffee

Super cool specialty coffee shop with incredible coffee, great atmosphere, high-tech equipment and interesting contemporary art work.

Cozy but modern; good place to study! Cappuccino and iced flash brew coffee are good

Great coffee, beautiful atmosphere, relaxed vibe. A great place to stop in for a good espresso.

Great coffee, high quality reading materials, and friendly staff. They have a Modbar setup for those interested in coffee processes. The owner is a cycling aficionado; always pleasant to enjoy a pourover, a La Gourmandine pastry, and skim through a Rapha periodical when Im in the neighborhood.

Great staff and perfect atmosphere for working/chilling during the weekend. Love their honey latte!

Great! Friendly hardworking Barristers who produce good personal service.

Relaxing environment for working, studying, or enjoying a coffee. Features unique original art pieces, tasty desserts, fantastic coffee, and lots of natural light.

Great coffee. Friendly service. Highly recommend this place.

Love their coffee! Make sure you tried their specialty drinks that are perfect for the summer time!

Good vibe for getting work done, good coffee

Delicious coffee and tea. Great place to chill out.

Bright, airy, good design, and good coffee. The prices are a bit on the higher side, but its a nice addition to Ellsworth.

This new shop in Shadyside has high standards and a sleek mid-century/modern vibe. Great craft espresso and a particularly great chai latte.