Happenstance Cafe
3832 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA
Crema's Take
“Tucked into Lawrenceville, this intimate spot punches above its weight with creative signature drinks like the Lavender Lizzy and ube white chocolate mocha that keep regulars coming back. The cozy indoor space and lovely outdoor area make it perfect for lingering over excellent pastries and inventive breakfast items—expect vegetarian-friendly options like fried green tomatoes and croffles alongside solid coffee fundamentals. Owner Jill and her team foster a genuinely warm atmosphere that feels less like a transaction and more like visiting a friend's place, though fair warning: seating is tight and prices reflect the care they put into every drink and plate.”
What to expect
Specialty coffee, with creative signature drinks. A slow-sit spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast and pastries on the menu. Wifi.
Google Reviews
Lovely cozy coffee shop nestled into Lawrenceville. Barista was incredibly kind and made excellent drinks out of my ube white chocolate mocha and strawberry matcha. There's a very nice outdoor area and patio that I can't wait to see in the spring. The upstairs seating has…
Small place. Not a lot of tables. The food is good but a little pricey. Good variety of vegetarian options. We had the fried green tomatoes and a variety of breakfast items.
Met some of my teammates here after practice for coffee. I ordered a matcha and thought that it was excellent. Their servings are plentiful and while I didn't order food, I was tempted after looking at my teammates' plates. It's a little tricky to find parking and it's rather…
Fantastic service, food, and drink. Fried Chicken and Croffles was tasty, and the Lavender Lizzy and Fall Spritz were refreshing treats! We had the pleasure of meeting the owner, Jill - friendly and helpful with choosing our order. Definitely recommend!
Cute coffee shop if you live/work in the area. I ordered a single espresso shot, the Lavender Lizzy cocktail and the breakfast plate. The ingredients for the Lavender Lizzy cocktail reminded me of a French75 riff however it tasted like a glass of lemon water with color from…
Crema Reviews
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