I would agree with a few other revieweres that Cappys is somewhere between a Cheers bar and a "dive" bar with character. In a way it reminds me of "that bar back home". I live in Shadyside and every time I've gone out I would say that I've ended up at Cappys at some point maybe 30% of the time. That's not too bad seeming how 54% of all stats are made up on the spot.
What set's Cappys apart from the other local bars is...it's so small. It's so small that I feel like I should know everyone there. That is also a play on the atmosphere. I feel like most people do know most people there. Actually, I may go back there tonight after writing this review!
I'd like to reiterate the point of this review. It's a bar, it has alcohol. It has food. To me, it's the atmosphere that really sells Cappys. It may very well appeal to you and is worth a shot.