This is my first stop to get coffee. It's about a mile or so down the street from me so it's a pleasant walk. The garage doors offer a nice, open environment reminiscent of Coffee Tree Roasters in Shadyside but with much better coffee.
Matt, the owner, knows his coffee as well as his customers. I had a little stint where I went almost every day to write and he quickly remembered that I had a preference for a large cafe latte.
A certified barista, Matt shows it off with his amazing latte art. Not only are his skills awesome, he makes sure everyone he hires is just as good. I've never had a bad cup of coffee from Espresso a Mano. I put it alongside Tazza D'Oro as Pittsburgh's best coffee.
The ambiance, however, gives Matt and Espresso a Mano the edge. You can't beat a cool breeze and a latte on a nice, summer day in Lawrenceville.