Mel’s Petit Café
431 Cochran Rd, Pittsburgh, PA
Crema's Take
“Mel's Petit Café wraps you in genuine warmth the moment you step through the door, with a thoughtfully designed space that invites lingering over coffee and conversation. Their crepe and galette flights are a playful way to explore flavors, and the buckwheat options make this a particularly welcoming spot for anyone navigating gluten-free eating. Between the comfortable seating, carefully curated coffee selections, and authentic French pastries, it's a neighborhood gem that feels as much like visiting a friend's living room as it does discovering specialty coffee.”
What to expect
Specialty coffee, with creative signature drinks. A slow-sit spot, laptop-friendly. Pastries on the menu.
Google Reviews
The crepe flight was good and was the perfect size for our two small children to share. We attempted to order the latte flight, but were limited to a few flavors (no mocha, chair or matcha) so we decided to forgo the flight.
I felt the warmth the moment I walked in. They had the most comfortable chair— I didn’t want to get up! The breakfast area and dining space were really nice, and the whole place felt great. The owner and staff were very friendly, and the coffee was excellent. Definitely…
Highly recommend if you crave authentic sweet and buckwheat crêpes (galettes)! Also -- If you have Celiac or are gluten-free, this should be on your list! Most buckwheat options are gluten-free and are labeled clearly on the menu. The owner and chef is a French lady. Met her…
A friendly cafe with a variety of crepes, galettes, and sandwiches, as well as coffees. They offered flights for crepes, coffee, and lemonade, which is pretty cool for those of us who can be indecisive with many delicious options! The food was pretty good, although I think we…
Excellent food & bevg. Friendly staff. Gorgeous room in the back with seating. Enjoyable music. Extremely stylish, uncomparable vibe. Totally worth the 50 min walk. I orded the "tuti fruiti" crepe with a "lavender chai" flavored iced drink, both were equally amazing. I the…
Crema Reviews
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