Inkwell Coffee Shop

Inkwell has really grown into its space in Lawrenceville on Butler and is filling, I think, an awesome niche, and you can tell because it is always packed! Visiting from out of town and want to get some Lawrenceville/Pittsburgh flavor? -- this is the definition of a local spot! Service is definitely the shiniest part of this review. Just a really, really awesome team of baristas who are always chatty, friendly, and community-focused in what they do. Some special appreciation for the art program that they are spinning up -- higher rotation frequency on artists than pretty much any of my other fave coffee spots and a strong, expressed desire to focus not just on local artists, but specifically to highlight artists within Inkwell's customer community. I think this so cool, so different, and so thoughtful about Inkwell's place within the community it serves. From the plentiful dog treats to the menu engagement with other nearby businesses (de Fer, Lux chocolates, Candlelab, etc), you can tell the staff feel they have a voice at this place and they reflect that back to their customers!Space is a tough one. It's a super tiny spot, seating is cramped, limited power outlet access. But I appreciate the attempt to provide small tables, sofa/comfy chair options, and a larger communal table at the back. It's just a tiny spot, but they try to make it hit the coffeeshop seating high notes!Coffee is consistently good -- they use de Fer coffee, which is both great quality and local! Love some of the unusual drink combos they come up with and post on their sidewalk sandwich board, love the split focus on tea and coffee drinks. You can tell they have some great combos when they are always sold out! Pastry case is not the best here...definitely a pass. They do offer some epic bacon/egg/cheddar breakfast biscuit prepped at Walters on the other side of the street. HUGE and filling, but definitely consider adding your own flavor (salt, hot sauce, whatever).

This place is always packed. Sunday at 1pm, not a seat available in the place. So unfortunately, had to take my muffin to go. It was okay, a bit dry, but did the job. The latte was tasty but could have had more flavor. Will definitely try again because I think I caught them at a bad moment.

The service was amazing. The coffee espresso was terrible. The atmosphere was inviting. They do have free Wi-Fi. Parking is a bit difficult. Street parking.

Coffee here is wonderful--love it. Breakfast sandwich wasn't our favorite. Very mushy vibe if you know what I mean. The coffee is one of the best in the area so I will continue to try new coffees especially their specialties there!

My favorite coffee shop in PGH Highly recommended coffee , tea and house drinks on point well made Great Service and ambiance Shot out to Lydia, Austin , Ely ,Millie and Cam the Avengers or Justice League of Baristas

I got a large of the seasonal strawberry foam cold brew with extra strawberry foam and it was quite tasty. The wait was short and the drink came out very quickly for a Saturday morning. A small cafe but with a little wait, a table opened up. This was the perfect place to meet up with a friend for a chat over coffee. A large cold brew with a personalization for less than $6 gets two thumbs up from me!

Great aesthetic, super cozy and inviting looking space. I was there during the summer, and I noticed they had 2-3 tables so you could sit outside. Coffee was really good, I ordered mine black to go, which they got to me really fast. They weren't super welcoming or friendly, but everything else was great so it really didn't matter.

very little space to study and only 2 outlets but their salted caramel lattes are so so good and the barista was nice. my friend got 'the blob' which was the raspberry cold foam iced mocha and she really did not like it and my other friend got the matcha and she liked that.

Love this space and the iced latte was delish service was quick! Will definitely be back

Stopped by here while visiting friends and got an iced salted caramel latte. The place has a great aesthetic, reminds me of Brooklyn! The people are very friendly and the coffee is very good. The salted caramel is pretty sweet, just fair warning! Will definitely stop by again before heading out of town