The Coffee Tree Roasters - SHD

Coffee Tree Roasters in Shadyside is a big brick café with garage-door windows that open onto Walnut Street in good weather. It's long and narrow. The front is bright and good for people-watching, and further back there's a quiet study room and couches around a fireplace.

The cold brew is one of the drinks people rate most highly in Pittsburgh. The caramel latte is a favorite, and there are drinks like a butterscotch latte with maple walnut milk.

Weekends get busy, but the baristas keep the line moving. Outlets are limited, and the wifi can slow down at peak times. You can buy their roasted beans to take home, and the staff will help you pick one.