Big Dog Coffee — Restaurant in Pittsburgh

As a busy college student (and coffee enthusiast), I can confidently say that this is the best coffee shop that I've encountered in Pittsburgh, at least so far. I love the atmosphere of this place, the local art, plentiful seating, and cute little patio make for an enjoyable location to sit down and study for a few hours without fail. In addition to the wonderful ambiance, the coffee is TO DIE FOR. My first time visiting this place, I ordered a pour over, and it was simply the best single cup of coffee that I've ever had (and that's saying something because I drink A LOT of coffee). I even went back to order a second one, trying a different kind of coffee, as they rotate which blends are available as well as offering a few different kinds. This experience alone tells me that the baristas are incredibly knowledgable and skilled at what they do, which is something you really don't find every day, or that I've found at other coffee shops in this area. I can say the menu definitely has a good bit of variety, even for those who don't enjoy coffee. The only downfall of this place in my opinion is that the parking can be a little difficult and is not free, but that's pretty much standard for most places in Pittsburgh anyways. This place is definitely worth trying, you...

The featured artist screamed in my face after treating me disrespectfully on multiple occasions, including in front of colleagues, causing real harm. This individual is known for having a temper and a poor reputation around town, so this wasn’t really about me — it was about his lack of self-control. I absolutely loath male aggression and don’t think there should be any tolerance for it. I suggested that the owners create an opportunity to showcase a female artist for one afternoon, but unfortunately, the owner’s wife said it was “too much trouble” They choose to support only one aggressive and inappropriate artist rather than fostering a true community for all. So please don’t mistake the amateur art on the walls as support for local artists. They absolutely do not support local artists or women. The opposite is true, and after being a very loyal customer for two years, I feel incredibly...

Staying in the north side, I don't make a lot of trips to the South side but it is worth making the trip for this Cafe alone. I went at around 4:00 p.m. on a weekday and it was fairly empty at that time of the hour as they close at 5:00. The space is huge with a large indoor section divided into three other sections as well as an outdoor section which is small but really pretty with plants and flowers. I had the cold brew which was just the right amount of strong and smooth at the same time. There was only one Barista working there when I went but he was extremely friendly and nice. The seating is very comfortable and there are a bunch of options ranging from really comfortable upholstered chairs to more traditional seating. The decor is very modern and there's a bunch of large pieces of Art hung around on the walls. I will...