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Cathedral Café closes temporarily for renovations
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (250+ words) The Cathedral Caf, which houses The Roost, The One Sushi, and Pom & Honey, closed on March 6 and will reopen this fall. On March 2, the University announced that the Cathedral Caf was closing temporarily for renovations. The caf will return with…...
Exploring the Oakland coffee scene, one latte at a time
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (1067+ words) Pittsburgh is one of the best cities in America for coffee lovers. Pittsburgh is consistently listed in the top 10 best cities for coffee in America and is one of the leading cities in most coffee shops per capita. In Oakland…...
Starbucks Baristas battle bear cup chaos from customer’s consumerism culture
4+ mon, 4+ day ago (709+ words) Starbucks Coffee Company, the beloved coffee chain enjoyed globally, attracts attention with their annual, limited-edition holiday products. Customers anticipate their wide range of coffees, refreshers, pastries and savory food items, especially from their seasonal menus. On Nov. 6, Starbucks released their…...
Coffee bean tariffs affect prices at local coffee shops
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (857+ words) From newly imposed tariffs to rising concerns of climate change, coffee shop owners and students are seeing price increases for a single cup of coffee." The Trump Administration's tariffs on imported coffee beans have become a national concern. Big name…...
Asian businesses in Squirrel Hill affected by decline in international student enrollment
6+ mon, 2+ day ago (574+ words) Note: Italicized quotations are from interviews conducted in Chinese. Interviews conducted, transcribed and translated by Emma Wu. Local businesses in Squirrel Hill are noticing declining sales with decreasing international student populations. Managers and store owners report concern about their business…...
Behind the campus Celsius craze: Pitt Eats Celsius promotion fuels student caffeine consumption
6+ mon, 4+ day ago (912+ words) Rivers Glover, a junior material science and engineering major, drinks one serving of Celsius each morning " which contains 200 milligrams of caffeine. "I'm definitely 100% reliant on it. [Without it], I would definitely feel a hole in my life," Glover said. Celsius…...
Local ‘Standing Wave’ coffee truck energizes the Pitt food scene
11+ mon, 6+ day ago (927+ words) The small business coffee truck "Standing Wave" has become a beloved new coffee spot on Sennott Street for Pitt students and community members alike. The post Local "Standing Wave" coffee truck energizes the Pitt food scene appeared first on The…...
Review | Shibam Coffee Co. in North Oakland is the new go-to spot for specialty coffee
11+ mon, 6+ day ago (913+ words) 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, the Yemeni cafe is a 10-minute walk from campus…...