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Standing Wave Coffee, a truck located near Bouquet Gardens and Posvar Hall.

Local ‘Standing Wave’ coffee truck energizes the Pitt food scene

By Sarah George, Staff Writer • April 15, 2025
The small business coffee truck “Standing Wave” has become a beloved new coffee spot on Sennott Street for Pitt students and community members alike.
Shibam Coffee, a Michigan-based Yemeni cafe, is set to open on Centre Avenue in North Oakland.

Review | Shibam Coffee Co. in North Oakland is the new go-to spot for specialty coffee

By Dylan Paradise, Staff Writer • April 15, 2025

North Oakland has a new gem for foodies and coffee-lovers galore. Shibam Coffee Co. serves high-quality coffee, tea, refreshers and pastries. Situated on the corner of Centre Avenue and Melwood Avenue,...

People sit inside of Redhawk Coffee on Meyran Avenue.

The best cafés to caffeinate and cram for finals

By Irene Castillo, Senior Staff Writer • April 22, 2024

The worst part about finals is to see your life dwindle away in the small space of your room, finishing up essay after essay. After a while, the monotony doesn't help you get work done. That is where the...

Shamelessly Compiled | Something about being a regular

Shamelessly Compiled | Something about being a regular

By Belle O’Hara, Staff Writer • March 28, 2024
In this edition of Shamelessly Compiled, staff writer Belle O’Hara writes about her experiences being a regular at local coffee shops and how it reflects her past experiences in customer service.
City Couture | The City Brew: Best Coffee Shops in Oakland

City Couture | The City Brew: Best Coffee Shops in Oakland

By Marisa Funari, Staff Writer • March 21, 2024
In this first edition of “City Couture,” staff writer Marisa Funari gives readers the inside look into some of her favorite coffee shops in the city while giving outfit inspiration along the way.
People sit inside of Redhawk Coffee on Meyran Avenue.

5 local coffee spots to get you through finals

By Maria Scanga, Senior Staff Writer • April 19, 2023
There are plenty of local spots offering both working outlets and coffee that can sponsor your final grades. Here are the best coffee spots on and near campus for your comfy seating and caffeine addiction needs.
Becca Segal, a chemistry graduate student and CEO of FlowCellutions, explains her product, FlowCells, to two Pitt students at the Big Idea Center.

Saxbys opens location in Big Idea Center

By Khushi Rai, Staff Writer • September 19, 2022
The Big Idea Center opened up the third Saxbys location on the corner of Forbes and Meyran Ave. at the start of the fall semester.
Inside local coffee shops’ creative fall menus

Inside local coffee shops’ creative fall menus

By Gabriella Garvin, Staff Writer • September 8, 2022
Pittsburgh coffee shops such as Coffee Tree Roasters and Jitters Cafe in Shadyside, as well as Saxby’s on campus, are ringing in the fall season with pumpkin and other fun flavors. They set their menus apart from bigger chains by combining flavors such as pumpkin and matcha.
Opinion | What your favorite place to buy coffee says about you

Opinion | What your favorite place to buy coffee says about you

By Talia Spillerman, Senior Staff Columnist • August 25, 2022
Here’s your personality based on where you buy your energy-boosting drink.
Dunkin’ opened its second Oakland location on Centre Avenue Monday morning with a ribbon cutting ceremony.

Dunkin’ opens store in North Oakland

By Rebecca Johnson, News Editor • February 1, 2021
Dunkin’ opened a store on Centre Avenue Monday morning. The franchise is celebrating the occasion by offering customers $.99 any size iced or hot coffee all day.
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