PITTSBURGH PA – ALDO COFFEE
675 WASHINGTON ROAD, MOUNT LEBANON
Steel town, USA. Pittsburgh, PA. Once a thriving city, the downtown is just starting to get its’ groove back. But I didn’t find my coffee in the hustle and bustle. One must venture a few minutes out of the city and into the quaint Mount Lebanon neighborhood for the good stuff.
I was quite surprised to find Aldo Coffee amidst the monopoly of Starbucks in this area. I walked in suspecting a decent cup of coffee, and to my surprise, received so much more.
Aldo brews beans from Stumptown and Intelligentsia, and features a brew bar — you can pick your favorite method (pour over, Chemex, etc)…or better yet, discover a new one! They make stellar cappuccinos, with a perfect balance of creamy milk and bright espresso.
Aldo also roasts their own coffee. I picked up a bag of Sulawesi Toarco, grown and picked from a coffee estate in Indonesia. This is both a unique and enjoyable coffee that I think anyone would find tasty. It has bold flavors — sweet and aromatic, while remaining a little bright. If you happen to be a Starbucks drinker (and, ironically, a reader of this blog) this coffee could certainly ease you out of your ‘bucks allegiance, as it is a darker roast.
As they say in this city, see ‘yinz soon!
xx happy sipping
Elisabetta
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