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To fit in in the iconic Strip District, a shop has got to have that perfect Timeless Vibe: Nothing too ritzy works well here (unless you count Cavo); It's all about getting a dose of the Good Old Days. From cheese counters where you pull a number and squeeze your way up to the front to outdoors veggie stands, the Strip is never TOO modern.
To rise to this standard, Allegheny Coffee and Tea Exchange provides a rustic yet sophisticated aesthetic, somewhere between a Spice Trader Shop and a Barrelhouse. Possibly because of the big barrels... Lining the walls and filling the center of the shop are barrels loaded with delightful smelling coffee beans in almost every flavor you can imagine, from traditional Guatemalan and Columbian beans to the less ordinary, a la Jalepeno Coconut or Apricot Creme.
My favorite of all time, which keeps me coming in, is the Autumn Blend. It is SPECTACULAR. And since they make the blends in-house, I can ask for it in Spring and not be let down!
The blended drink offerings are always superb too. A crowd favorite is the Lavender French Vanilla Latte, which is great. And you can't go wrong with their Pumpkin-y drinks (is my Basic showing?)
Last but not least: Let's talk about Nitro Coffee. Coffee served from a tap, Cold-Brew Draft Coffee. Because coffee is great and beer is great and they're pretty much interchangeable... Okay, maybe not. But Nitro Coffee is amazing! My growler filled with Cardamomma Mia or Kona Storm never stays full for long.
To sum it up, Allegheny Coffee & Tea Exchange is a lovely place to stop in to during your Strip District adventures, so grab your loafers and walk on in!
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