Black Forge Coffee House

i love this little coffee shop. food options seem to fluctuate, so i’m not sure what they currently offer. i usually get a black coffee or americano, but here i love trying some of their specialty drinks. one with chili, ginger, dark chocolate is my favorite (iced or hot). i think it is called the Serpent Sun. the ambiance is unique and so well done.

Amazing service: Example… the espresso shot was not up to her standards (I know little about espresso, other than I consume it) … she explained it to me and made it again until she felt it was right… and she was right, it was awesome! The cinnamon blondie… HEATED UP… was on FIRE! As a staple of Allentown for years black forge has been a key to bringing so many things, resources and care to the community, and some how they find time to keep making BF better!

Who doesn't love a metal-themed coffee shop? Their aesthetic reminds me of TRVE and Burial Brewing. I wish they had another location down the hill, but it's always a treat to come up to Arlington Avenue to have a $6.66 latte or delicious cold brew coffee from Black Forge. (The photos I posted are from April 2022, before they remodeled)

I lived in Pittsburgh for six and a half years, but finally went here now that I moved to another country and was just visiting. I wish this had been located downtown because it was the coolest, best coffee shop I have been to here. The drinks are so creative with the ingredients and names. Love the exact $6.66 prices too! My bestie and I both tried seasonal drinks that were so good: Beezleberry and Phoenix Rising. The dopest part though is that I moved to Uruguay, a country known for their love for mate, and Black Forge sells these different canned drinks with Yerba Mate. I had to try one! Legit had never seen mate in Pittsburgh before. The barista was also super nice, the music was great, and seating and decor were done well. Make your way to Allentown to give it a try!