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| - I'm the kind of guy who needs some sort of coffee or espresso drink every few days (more often when on night shifts). As a result, I've visited numerous coffee houses in my life. So, I like to believe I've acquired a finer taste for coffee and espresso. Believe me, I'm not a pompous and patronizing coffee connoisseur; rather, I can tell when a drink is too weak, bold, burnt, or just off.
In Pittsburgh, I have to tip my imaginary hat (hat hair is one of my major annoyances, so I rarely wear one) off to Commonplace Coffee and their baristas. This venue is different from the chain coffeehouses that have extensive menus that include frappuccinos and milkshakes. Commonplace Coffee serves only two types of beverages: coffee and espresso. By focusing on just these drinks, Commonplace Coffee is able to excel in their knowledge, quality, and taste. Each time I asked a question about their espresso beans or their drinks, the baristas were able to expound the quality and subtle differences of their beans, and the description and method of creating their drinks.
After I received my drink, I sat down in one of several tables inside, the size of each ranging from square 2-seaters to a long, rectangular 8-to-10-seater (there were also three small square tables outside). I sipped my drink and my body would simultaneously be excited and at ease because the drink tasted so good. I've experienced the same reaction to almost every drink that I tried.
You cannot go wrong with the coffee and espresso drinks here. If you're not in the mood for coffee or espresso, they sell a few baked goods and refrigerated beverages, which I haven't tried but look intriguing.
I deducted one star in my review because despite their stellar drinks, their Wi-Fi is subpar. My connecting to it is a hit or miss. Because of this, make sure you have a backup plan in case you fail to connect, such as a tablet that has a data plan, or even (*gasp*) an actual book.
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