Parisi Cafe — Restaurant in Swissvale

This cafe is in middle of nowhere for me, but I had heard great things about the cafe, so I had to check it out. it’s situated amidst residential area, so there are not a lot of other shops around. The cafe is quaint and has some oldworld charm to it. it. Apart from a cafe, they also sell some limited Italian groceries. The cafe is rather small with about four or five tables and about 15 chairs. I visited on Tuesday noon, so it was pretty empty and sitting wasn’t difficult to find. I had large iced matcha latte and dark chocolate and almond biscotti. The latte was incredible for its price point, given the quantity and it tasted pretty good as well. The biscotti was also good, but I have had better. While the food and drinks are just above average, what stood out for me were two things. The first one was the hospitality itself. The barista was incredibly welcoming and nice. While I was enjoying my drink, couple of other customers came in, and she seemed to know all of them, and had lovely hearty animated conversations with all of them. This tells me that this cafe is frequented by the community around and has a lot of regulars. Second was how relaxed the vibe of the place was. No one was in a hurry. People were just sitting there, enjoying their coffee and conversations. I can see myself just coming here, getting a coffee and reading my book and spending...

There is GOOD coffee to be had in Swissvale. I got a Cortado made to perfection. Scroll down for more.

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This is a nice spot. So warm. So friendly. Good energy. Great vibes.

This little cafe on a quiet residential street takes on a near corner location.

For 3 & 1/2 bucks, I got a silky smooth espresso drink balanced with just the right amount of milk for my first cup.

For me a cortado is an additional reason to wake up in the morning. It's got a more robust personality than a cappuccino. It's a good balance of half espresso, half milk. Perfect for when you want a latte, with a kick. Puts a little pep in your step.

Parisi feels like a good place to catch up on a chat with a friend you haven't seen in forever. A local haunt that can quickly become your regular thing.

Their all-day coffee blend has notes of baking chocolate, toasted marshmallows and molasses. I can smell that as I say it.

The staff's kind and cheery. Got table service for my drink.

Really a nice place.

I'm coming back here again.

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Seating for for I want to say, 15. Two tables. Two benches. And the colorful corner, you see...

Found this place on Google Maps because of the reviews. Thought I was lost when I pulled in to a neighborhood, but so glad I went inside. This is a nice, quiet, local coffee shop with great food, coffee, and service. I will admit, I was not expecting the large coffee to be so...large. It took all my will power to not yell out, "HELLO" in my best Mike Myers' impersonation (please tell me I am not the only one who thought of the movie when served this large cup of coffee). The sandwiches were incredible and made fresh to order. I wish they were bigger, not because they were not a good value for the price paid; they were just too good to be content with the amount provided. It is clear from the brief conversations I heard the staff have with the locals that this is a treasured place to the community. Trust me, if you are in the neighborhood and looking for a great drink and snack, this is the local business you...