21st Street.
Listen, I've been coming to 21st since they were actually on 21st Street.
Wow.
But, the coffee is incredible. Say what you want of the pretentiousness, the stuck-upishness, and all the negativity pushed towards these guys as of late and consider a few things.
1. The coffee is amazing (Intelligentsia is the best. Period. (.) )
2. The inside of this coffee shop is incredible. The vibe is incredible and you can sit and work and be inspired all day.
3. These guys know coffee and are passionate about it. I admire their passion, and it translates to knowledge and some amazing beverages.
4. They really aren't pretentious and snobbish about it all (maybe not REALLY . . . Right?)
But I will say the drink prices are very high (why the 3 stars). This has to be the most expensive coffee shop in Pittsburgh and quite possibly the entire United States. Also, if you don't know about coffee and the intricacies of the processes involved with each brew and roast and everything else . . . I don't see how you wouldn't crumple under the pressure in this place.
It's true.
Alas, whenever I'm wanting an amazing cup of coffee or mocha and want to treat myself and am in the Strip, I go to 21st Street. I promise, I'll be more of a regular once those powerball numbers fall my way.
Ooooohhh