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| - What a delightful space. The coffee shop was open, airy, and bright. You just wanted to get tucked or settled in and work. The atmosphere just screams productivity to me. The light baby blue walls are inviting and make you want to sit down, sigh, and contemplate life. You do not feel this type of warm atmosphere in a lot of places so it was nice to feel it here.
They have conference space in the back, and tables up front. I would say that I would wish for more table space because I can imagine that it can get crowded. The cupboards are all rough and really interesting in the space, I liked the look of it.
The staff is also really welcoming and educated about the products that they serve. Sometimes coffee shops can get busy and the staff just kinda shuffle you by, not here. Everyone was more than willing to stop and talk about the products and how their part in Adda is played.
Now, a little about Adda from their website:
Adda is a Bengali word; it means to indulge in informal or friendly conversation with a group of people, such as friends, family, or colleagues. It also refers to the place to have that conversation.
Our aim at ADDA is to create a community space for our neighbors, local artists and innovators for relaxation, conversation, peaceful working, and warm company.
Our mission is to share a slice of the world with our community. ADDA features and spotlights a particular region of the world every month. Through the drinks and food we serve and the help of local artists we showcase, we aim to share the rich culture of various US regions and the rest of the world through our space. As part of this spotlight program, we serve special coffees or teas from the region and host other cultural or educational events a few times each month.
We are also paying it forward by donating a percentage of our proceeds each month to two charities -- one local Pittsburgh-based and a second tied to the current chosen spotlight region.
Seriously, how AWESOME is that. Not only are they serving up awesome drinks but they are engaging the Pittsburgh community and the global community. I love it. Please go here if you can, this is good stuff!
Menu:
Scone: This comes with clotted cream and is really amazing. I asked for a little extra of the cream and it was no issue at all. I would get this again for sure!
Quiche Bar: YUM. I mean, I love quiche. This was really well done with a nice crispy crust and a lovely fluffy center. I would get this and not share with anyone.
Tea:
Summer Lemon Black: This is iced tea. It was cool and refreshing I love iced tea and this was just really good tea. I liked that it was available to go or I could sit there and enjoy the cup.
This was a fun place, I would suggest people go here! The space is open an inviting and people should try them out.
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