"0"^^ . "4"^^ . "2017-02-28T00:00:00"^^ . "0"^^ . "I set out to find La Prima based on a recommendation from a friend. I haven't had time to explore too much since moving to Pittsburgh and was looking for a local shop to buy whole bean coffee. Right away she said La Prima in the Strip!\n\nI found parking on 22nd St. and it was an easy walk around the corner to find La Prima. Walking in I was hit with all the wonderful aromas you would come to expect from a coffee shop. They had a wall of coffee to the left as you walk in which is what I was after. There was a quite a selection and a lot of variety. So much so that someone like myself who is relatively new to the world of home coffee was a bit overwhelmed as to what I should be looking at. This must have been obvious because on of the staff came over after a few minutes to see if I had questions. He asked how I was brewing and after mentioning a pour over, he made a few suggestions that would work well. I went with the Washed Ethiopian Sidamo. I was told this was a creamier coffee in contrast to the dark roasts I've been using. It smelled amazing and after making a cup at home I can tell you this is a very tasty coffee and also very fresh. It will fill your kitchen with a great butterscotchy smell.\n\nIt did run me $16 for a pound which too me getting into Hobby seemed a bit high but I'm sure there are much more expensive options elsewhere. I don't have a problem with it for a few reasons. One, I'm supporting a local business and two, a portion of the sale goes to charity. I just wish their price menu was a little more user friendly. You have to look up above the shelves on a chalkboard that separates out the types of coffee with lingo most people probably aren't going to understand at first. Even when I asked the gentleman helping me how much my coffee was he said, \"Um, most are $14-$16.\" He wasn't even sure.\n\nOverall it was a lovely experience and I will be stopping back to try more. I was in a rush so didn't order a coffee while there so I can't speak to that end of the business but will be sure to do so next time I'm in."^^ . . . . "0"^^ .