La Prima Espresso

La Prima Espresso

5000 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PA

★★★★★4.5(13 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

La Prima Espresso pulls off something special with their espresso program, drawing consistent praise for smooth, well-balanced shots that shine through in lattes with beautiful latte art. The intimate space in the Strip feels welcoming despite its small footprint, though it's best appreciated if you're after quality coffee drinks rather than expecting fresh-baked pastries or made-to-order breakfast items. Stop by expecting espresso-forward excellence and an efficient, friendly crew—you'll leave satisfied.

What to expect

Espresso-focused. Quick-grab spot.

Quick grabTraditional drinksSpecialty drinksCraft espresso

Google Reviews

Kanga Joo
★★★★★5 months ago

The coffee and food are OK but not particularly good. I can make much better espresso and drip coffee at home. The pastries were alright, but weren't baked fresh. Novaria coffee is pretty close and is a way better coffee shop in my opinion. To be honest, I would recommend…

النمس
★★★★★7 months ago

The coffee is wow wow wow. Glorious espresso. The employees -at the time of writing- are great at latte art and again the coffee is just exquisite. However, the place itself is very small, with the seating options just being a small bar table with four or five chairs, and a…

anar virji
★★★★★8 months ago

A lovely branch of the original La Prima Espresso in the Strip! It’s a small space but there is seating. The coffee is smooth and flavorful. My latte was wonderfully creamy and well-balanced. La Prima has the best lattes I’ve had not just in Pittsburgh, but in the U.S. And if…

Mack Lutz
★★★★7 months ago

Stopped in after seeing they had breakfast sandwiches only to find out they're premade and re-heated on a panini press. No big deal but it was obviously not as good as the straight-from-the-griddle appearance would have you believe. Staff is nice and helpful. Great coffee, ofc.…

Caitlin Young
★★★★★a year ago

Stopped by today since I heard they had just opened. I got a mocha and it was delicious! Everything was prepared efficiently and the team was friendly. Things were clean and organized. They had a nice selection of drinks, which I expected, but I was impressed with the number of…

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