Happenstance Cafe

Support cute and yummy spot with big signage on Penn. I used to live in Lawrenceville and miss it dearly. Every time I'm back to Pittsburgh I look for new things in Lawrenceville and this place did not disappoint.The espresso martini was perfect on a Monday late morning and avocado toast was delicious. Both came fast, the place was not busy and the bathrooms were clean. Parking is what it is!

The food was fantastic, the coffee was disappointing. My latte was barely warm and lacked flavor, it was like water and milk with a splash of coffee. Service was great, the place is adorable! Inside and outside seating. Parking wasn't too difficult. I would try again.

Happenstance Cafe is a lovely spot on the Laweranceville/Bloomfield border. I thought the espresso martinis were executed well and tasted wonderfully. Fresh espresso really does make a difference! Mama's Buttermilk Chicken Salad was my lunch choice and I was really impressed by the flavor and the croissant itself. Their croissant is absolutely one of the best I've had in PGH. I really enjoyed the pickle and fries too. The vibes here truly were amazing. The staff were very welcoming and even delievered our food to us on the 2nd floor. It was a cold winter day, but Happenstance Cafe warmed me up. I noticed a Happy Hour sign on my way out and I am looking forward to it in the Spring as they have a patio/deck area.

Chose this place for brunch with a friend last Sunday and we weren't disappointed! The space is small, as soon as you walk in, but they have a second floor of seating available. You do have a short walk outside to go up the stairs. So, I could see it being a little inconvenient on a snowy or rainy day. The owner came over and was chatting with us. She was very friendly and told us they've been open for about 6 months. We both ordered coffee and I also purchased a chocolate chip muffin and the yogurt bowl. My friend got a breakfast sandwich on a plain bagel. The coffees and yogurt bowl were out quickly. We waited 10-15 mins for the breakfast sandwich before asking where it was. They had either completely forgotten, or it was sitting in the kitchen for a few mins ready to be taken to the table. They apologized for the delay. The muffin was great; moist and had plenty of chocolate chips. The yogurt bowl was also good for a light breakfast or a snack. The granola had a nice crunch and there were some seeds in there. My friend especially liked the chipotle ? sauce on the breakfast sandwich. I'd come back to try something again and maybe check out the second floor seating.

Cute café located on Penn Ave.  They proudly serve the best selection of Pittsburgh's coffee, wine and beer along with fresh fare.  They are open daily- offering breakfast, lunch & dinner as well as the morning pick me up and the evening glass to unwind.  Their outdoor space is adorable.  Small tables, intimate setting with twinkling lights and a cozy vibe.  They have an upstairs "library" which is so cool! Tables, chairs, pretty decor, games and books are all in the space, creating a library type vibe! It's super cute. Tried their espresso martini which was created by one of the workers! It was so good and they used actual espresso and local distillery vodka! Their charcuterie is chefs choice of three cheese and three meats with some olives and nuts and mustard! It was a great portion size and really good selections! With dinner shared a half carafe of wine which was perfect and adorable, plus the wine was from a local winery and very good! For dinner had the fried chicken and croffles which is a crispy fried chicken breast atop a buttery croissant waffle dressed with rich bacon jam and a drizzle of hot honey maple syrup! It was insanely delicious! They use a croissant batter but make a waffle- GENIUS! I can't wait to stop back for coffee and I will certainly be back for another wine & dinner night with friends!

This was a delightful little place. It's a nicely decorated and cozy little cafe with lots of character. We ordered takeout, but it's definitely the type of place I would like to hang out and do some reading over a few cups of coffee. In addition to coffee, they have a decently sized cafe menu with bagels, sandwiches, salads, and such. Our food was nicely packaged with plenty of fresh ingredients. The vegan sandwich in particular was excellent and perfectly portioned to pair with a salad and share with a friend.

What a great cafe! The latte was creamy and delicious and the muffin was super soft! The upstairs of this place is super cozy for a cold winter day! I want to come back here once it is warm and enjoy a drink in their outside patio! Staff is super friendly here as well!

A spot that should be talked about more often! Vibes are excellent upon immediate entry. The decor is cute and cozy and my husband described the second floor as "feeling like you're in someone's home". And the cappuccino was good too!

Cutest, cozy coffee shop, perfect for lunch or a spot to work. The owner, who was very kind, recommended adding a grilled chicken breast to the Vegan sandwich and it was delicious. I love sitting outside on the patio and just discovered their second floor upstairs that has expanded seating.

had a pimento cheese BLT. Very good sandwich, had fried green tomatoes as the tomatoes and sourdough for the bread. It was a little light on the pimento cheese but I didn't mind that much because I was really in it for the fried green tomatoes. It lacked a little bit of salt but it more than made up for it with the combination of flavors. Sides were just normal, deli sides, nothing to write home about.