Best coffee shop in the world! Charming atmosphere, owners and staff are amazing, coffee and snacks are delicious, and the clientele is always friendly too (always willing to share outlets for computers, keep an eye on your stuff while you go to the bathroom, or hold the patio door for you if you're carrying your coffee outside). Fireplace in the winter keeps it cozy and the outdoor patio is amazing in warm weather! Great spot to do work, read a book or meet friends!
My favorite coffee shop in Pittsburgh! A must-see when you visit. The owners and staff a friendly and quick. The artwork is awesome. GREAT VIBES!
Cozy spot for a decent cup of coffee. I was really impressed with the comfort and the seating. It was a perfect spot to have a good conversation with a friend.
The yogurt bar was also a nice plus. Although rather expensive, $8 for a yogurt bowl, you could pick any toppings you want, and all toppings were fresh.
If I lived in the area, I would likely frequent more often, most likely do work there with the comfort and the ample space.
This has to be one of the most consistent shops in Pittsburgh when it comes to espresso drinks.
I’ve been visiting Big Dog for years now and it’s always a great experience with tasty espresso. Outdoor seating is one of my favorites along with the gas-lit fireplace in the fall/winter. One of the coziest shops on the South Side.
Such a cute cafe!! Love that there is outside seating. Went one early morning, and had a nice cappuccino and oatmeal combo. Their oatmeal bag is so neat and customizable. Lots of options and the pastries were also very good. The pb cookie was soft and had a nice nuttiness too it. The people working there are also very friendly and give you good recommendations. A nice play to study or just relax.
Big Dog is one of our go to spots for post-run coffees! Those caramel and seasonal lattes are just perfect. The owner is incredibly kind, and the whole vibe with the eclectic decor and artwork is my kind of cozy. Bonus points for letting in cute dogs to pet! Whenever I've got the time, sipping my latte from a mug and soaking in the atmosphere is my little treat. Highly recommend for anyone who loves good coffee and a welcoming vibe.
Nice interior with a spacious layout. The backyard is also a nice place to have a drink if it isn’t too cold or too hot out. Music wasn’t too loud inside, and the latte was solid, pretty large in size too. Good place to spend the day doing work.
Amazing little coffee shop! Plenty of different styles of seating, and a pet friendly patio!! The gentleman made an amazing tea latte, and cute coffee with art! Their food was also amazing! The raspberry turnover is amazing! I'd recommend stopping here!
Best run coffee shop in the city. The owner is present almost every day and the baristas always put out top-notch espresso beverages that are still cheaper than most options in the area. Moving a mile further from Big Dog is one of my biggest regrets in life.
Great coffee and delicious homemade yogurt cup. I tried different coffees here. The Guatemala drip coffee is my favorite. The cappuccino is too mellow for my taste. The baristas are skilled and most of them are so friendly and nice. The place is quaint and cozy. I love it there :)
I first started coming here almost 10 years ago when I was a college student in Pittsburgh and it's still the yard stick to which I measure coffee shops. I just visited the city and I'm so glad to see it still going! The coffee here is why I have a good taste for coffee, the food is great, the seats are cozy, and the wood-burning fireplace is the best place to sit during a cold winter's day in Pittsburgh.
Big Dog was everything I wanted in a coffee shop. The venue was spacious but not so much so that it invited a crowd, and had a mix of appealing artwork indoors and a green and cloistered outdoor patio that should suit many coffeehouse-goers. I had a seasonal daily mix that was served in a generous cup and I felt like it really set me up well to have a fun walk on the trails with my partner. I'd come back another time to take more photos of birds flitting about on the patio since they were really cute!
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