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| - Espresso a Mano is within walking distance of my house, and it is a serious problem. I come here way too often and I just can't help myself. This coffee shop is perfect in every way!
The atmosphere is very cozy and inviting. There's a large garage door in the front of the shop that lets plenty of natural light in, and they open it in the summer which is really cool. The coffee shop interior has exposed brick walls and nice wooden furniture; it has a very warm vibe. They display artwork on the walls from local artists that you can purchase, which is always great to see.
Okay, now onto the good stuff: the coffee itself. I consider myself a bit of an amateur coffee connoisseur...the first thing I always do when I get to a new city is scope out the local coffee joints and try them all. Espresso a Mano has the best mocha I have had in Pittsburgh, and truthfully the best one I think I have ever had in my entire life. There is a smoothness to the espresso here that I just haven't experienced elsewhere. The mochas are rich but are not overpowered by neither chocolate nor espresso. A perfect balance, and quite the impressive feat. In the summertime I enjoy the iced caramel lattes which are also fantastic. I cannot say enough good things about the espresso-based drinks here. Oh, and the scones are delicious - try the lemon blueberry scone ASAP!
Consistency is absolutely on point here. Each of the Espresso a Mano baristas is expertly trained, which is made evident by the fact that the taste of each specific drink is always exactly the same no matter how many times I order them. I have never once had a "burnt" tasting espresso drink here, which I don't think I can say for any other coffee shop I have frequented. The baristas here clearly take much pride in their work. Not to mention the fact that the latte art is absolutely beautiful and adds a great aesthetic.
Espresso a Mano, I love you. Take all my money. This is, in my opinion, the #1 coffeeshop in Pittsburgh. I will be hard pressed to discover a coffee shop that I could ever love more than I adore Espresso a Mano!
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