James Valenti
This is a great heavy metal / goth-ish themed cafe with some very nice pinball games. It’s unique, clean and friendly.
Matthew Stewart
Best coffee house I've been to in Pittsburgh. Staff is incredibly kind, the selections are great, and the vibes are 100.
The fact that they have pinball machines is just such a wonderful and unexpected bonus.
A S
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)
Gigi
I have to be honest.... this place has THE BEST COFFEE IN PITTSBURGH. I also like the atmosphere, the cleanliness and the staff. Even if parking is a very difficult, the service and the coffee are worth the pain.
Lufi T
A wonderful little shop with a lot of personality. The decor is top notch and so is the music. I really enjoyed my drink and will make this a must stop if I'm ever back in town.
Stephanie Raap
The coffee was great, and they made substitutions in my coffee for me to make it even better than I could imagine. I got a tasty cookie, too. It was in a cooler case, so it was a little on the tough side, but overall, it was a great experience.
John Harvey
One of my favorite coffee houses in Pittsburgh. Good selection of both coffee, and treats. Be sure to try one of their cayenne coffee specialities -- they are uplifting.The Black Forge is located right next to the police station, making it easy to find. I have always managed to find parking near by.
Jessica Ureste (Jess)
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!
Joe Calloway
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!
C Hull
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.
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