Who does pour overs? Espresso a mano. Amazing. The owner of the shop did my pour over and we talked about his shop a little bit. We had a friendly conversation about how long they had been open (a little over two years) and what makes a pour over so great. He was very knowledgeable and happy to talk about his plans for the shop.
They also serve an excellent selection coffees like Intelligentsia and Counter Culture which they do by drip, french press, or pour over.
Both the staff and the clientele are very friendly and not at all pretentious. We asked about places in the neighborhood where we could grab a bite to eat or get a beer and they were very helpful in helping us find some other great locations in Lawrenceville.
So I was in Pittsburgh for a little over six weeks and we started coming here for weekly study sessions. By the end of the six weeks, we were spending a good chunk of time in this little gem of a coffee shop.
The atmosphere is relaxed. They play a nice mix of indie music and whatever else the staff is listening to. In the summer when the garage door is open, a nice breeze and some sun rays come through. The other patrons in the coffee shop weren't obnoxious or loud, so it's a great place to meet a friend or study for several hours at a time.
Another great bonus is that a CSA operates out of the coffee shop in the summer. So you know that they are really committed to the local community and sustainability.