James Cafe
2550 Smallman St, Pittsburgh, PA
Crema's Take
“Tucked away from Pittsburgh's busier Strip District, The James Cafe offers a peaceful refuge with genuinely thoughtful coffee—their nitro cold brew delivers subtle chocolate notes that linger, while their single-origin dark blends appeal to those seeking substance over speediness. The intimate, stylish space feels purpose-built for lingering, whether you're settling in with a laptop or claiming a quiet corner to read, and their solid pastry and breakfast selection means you can easily stretch a visit into a proper morning ritual.”
What to expect
Strong matcha and tea selection. A laptop-friendly spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu.
Google Reviews
Based on the reviews, I was hoping for better but clearly it's been a bit off than it normally is (maybe?). I was here twice in the last 5 days, the first time the guy at who was here was just rude... snapped back at me when I asked a question about their coffee as if I was…
A little further away from the main Strip area, James cafe is quiet and very cute, great to read or get some work done. Tried their single origin coffee, which was a great, dark blend and had free refills which is always a plus for me. Staff was great and loved the interior! …
I absolutely loved this cafe. I think this is located in the non-popular part of the strip and hence when I visited, there were not a lot of people, which was perfect for me. There is free Wi-Fi and you can work from here like I did, but just be cognizant of the fact that there…
I enjoyed my visit to James Cafe. Their nitro cold brew was incredibly refreshing and had subtle chocolate notes that added a delightful complexity. The tall glass it was served in was a nice touch. I also tried the Autumn Salad with smoked salmon, and it was fresh and tasty,…
Adorable little stylish cafe with indoor and outdoor seating. There's also an additional seating room in the back by the public bathrooms. This is a perfect place to stop in for a drink or light snack/lunch with family or friends. Highly recommend the Huckleberry Cobbler Oat…
Crema Reviews
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