I was meeting someone from Polish Hill, who says this is her favorite neighborhood cafe. I can see why! It's cozy and I love how it feels very local (they have lots of flyers up about events happening in Pittsburgh). I found that the menu offered lots of healthy and fresh choices at a great price. It's the kind of food that you would eat and feel good about eating. I got a kimchi rice bowl that was topped with a fried egg, and a pot of jasmine tea to share with my friend. I usually judge a place by how strongly I want to go back, and I very much want to go back to Lili!
The cafe has wifi and outlets. I saw lots of people there for work sessions, so if you need a new writing spot, Lili would be a great place to check out. The only downside is that as a person who doesn't have a car, the buses that go that way are not as frequent, so it will be difficult to go back. I hope I'll get a chance to soon though!