Best Coffee Shops on Pitt’s Campus

Coffee Shops on Pitts Campus

Every college student knows the importance of having a great campus coffee shop– a place to catch up with friends or settle in and study. And since caffeine is the staple of a college diet, we’ve put together a mix of the best cafes on Pitt’s campus. Whether you’re grabbing a cup on your way to class or looking for a new hangout spot, these are the best Oakland has to offer.

Red Hawk Coffee
120 Meyran Ave
M-F 6am-6pm, Saturday 9am-6pm

Coffee Shops on Pitts Campus
Red Hawk Coffee is a cozy little hideaway with friendly baristas who are eager to make recommendations and conversation. You’ll want to try the fan-favorite vietnamese cold brew while you’re here. Looking for Red Hawk elsewhere in the city? Book their Coffee Truck for your next event, they’ll even customize the menu specifically for you.
Bonus: Head next door to Peace, Love, and Little Donuts for your post-coffee sugar fix!

The Porch Window
221 Schenley Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
M-F 7am-11am
Coffee Shops on Pitts Campus
Who can resist a campus classic like The Porch? With this special side window feature, you can grab coffee and breakfast from this Pitt staple without having to wait for a table. The Porch window, located to the right of the main doors along Bigelow Blvd, offers a condensed, to-go version of brunch favorites like their Fresh Fried Doughnuts and breakfast sandwiches.

The Cafe Carnegie
4400 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
M-W-F 8-5, Thurs 8-8, Fri 9-5, closed Tuesday
Coffee Shops on Pitts Campus
For a more sophisticated feel, try this museum cafe, located right inside the Carnegie Museum of Art. With indoor and outdoor dining options, and a coffee and wine bar inside, The Cafe Carnegie is serving up elegant dishes like the Poached Wild Salmon Niçoise, or more simple snacks like the Shoestring Fries. Stop by for an upscale lunch or take a look around the museum, tickets are 50% after 3 p.m. on weekdays!

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