Aspinwall Beans ‘N’ Cream

ABC coffee just makes me feel good every time I go in there. The employees are always smile, as I might not be at 6:30 am. Th service is fast, efficient and excellent. The music themed funky décor really matches the upbeat personality of all the employees. On the sugar and cream bar across from the register, there are always fun stickers to put on your coffee cup which I always look forward too (but can be very helpful with a large order. Doubly awesome)
I think that some people think it is only «beans», but don’t forget about the cream. They have a limited selection of ice cream that changes regularly. (Get there early, they close early evening) You can grab a cup or cone and sit on the cute little street of Brilliant or walk around my great neighborhood. Also, they serve fresh made-​to-​order breakfast sandwiches and have other quick hitter items for lunch.
Rock on!

I always enjoy their coffee. The seasonal blends are amazing. For the first time I ordered the LOX bagel and it is amazing. Great people who make great food/​drinks. Definitely stop in if you’re in the area!!!

I’ve been to beans n cream for an iced chai latte a few times and they are good. But today I ordered my first lunch from here. I decided I wanted an inexpensive option and it was a great choice. I got turkey on a tomato basil wrap and opted for the avocado spread instead of the mayo. The staff was very friendly and the service was quick. I was in and out in less than 5 mins. My sandwich also came with a bag of Snyder brand chip for a total of about 6 bucks. I was pleased with the lunch all ingredients were fresh and flavorful. I will be going back in the future and recommend if you are in the quaint town of Aspinwall it’s a must visit!

My love for Aspinwall… best residential neighborhood in burgh. This coffee shop makes me so freakin happy. I go here very often, on the reg. The chai tea latte tastes like the best oatmeal cookie… although…, typically, I go for the iced coffee… so strong! So good! Under $ 2. Bagel, egg, and cheese sandwich is spot on and that blueberry crumb cake is my ultimate go to here… cool vibe, my favorite spot to just sit outside and people watch.

Friendly service and good coffee! The yogurt parfait was very good. Cute area for a cute coffee shop.

I have fallen in love with this place! Since moving to Aspinwall just a couple of months ago, I go to ABC a few times per week and every time I leave feeling happy! It’s in the sweetest location, the staff is super friendly, and I Iove their food selections. Would SO much rather go to ABC than any other coffee shop in Pittsburgh. :) Glad it’s right around the corner!

Ever since we moved to Aspinwall, we have made our weekend walks for coffee and have not been disappointed. ABC has always served us with a smile!
They have a small variety of breakfast goodies, like muffins, bagels, etc. to go with your delicious coffee drink. They also serve ice cream and lunch. We haven’t partaken in any of those yet to review.
Every coffee drink I’ve had, I’ve throughly enjoy. Sometimes they will have themed coffee drinks for the season! Mmm.
I know I’d love to walk over after dinner for some ice cream on the warm days, but their hours unfortunately don’t allow for that.
We do always sit on the outdoor patio when we can and enjoy the people watching of Aspinwall. There are beautiful flowers in the warm months making the experience even more enjoyable.
Definitely worth a stop if you’re in the area! Who doesn’t know a local, delicious, cute coffee shop? We love ABC!

This is a cute little place tucked in Aspinwall just off of Freeport Road. The people working here are always friendly and helpful with questions. I appreciate that they offer both soy and almond milk in their coffee drinks. Their coffee is good and I am always tempted by their selection of cookies, biscotti, and other treats. They also have a small case of ice cream. This place would be a perfect stop on a summer evening with the kids as well as a wintry Saturday morning. The café is decorated with work by local artists.

Adorable little local coffee and ice cream shop! The vibe and décor are funky/​hippy, which feels cozy and welcoming. The restrooms are clean and they offer free wifi (super handy!) Their charming front patio is great for relaxing and people-​watching when the weather’s nice. This is a local business that supports other local businesses, which I double love — the «Beans» are from Nicholas Coffee and the «Cream» is Dave & Andy’s. They also sell a small selection of breakfast pastries (scones, biscotti, muffins, etc.), fruit, granola bars, and oatmeal to go with your coffee. On the weekends, they make homemade waffles in a bunch of decadent flavors (peanut butter, Nutella and banana, anyone?) For lunch, they offer a small selection of sammies, and in the winter months they also have homemade soup on certain days.
Occasionally they host events like art shows and live music and are a very active member of the community. So although this shop is small, it’s a wonderful neighborhood business that Aspinwall is lucky to have. My only complaint is that they close kind of early most days (6pm on the weekdays, 5pm on Saturday, and 3pm on Sundays). I think at one time they experimented with being open later, but they must not have had much business, because shortly thereafter they went back to the earlier closing times. Selfishly I wish they were open late so I could get my Dave & Andy’s fix after dinner without having to trek to Oakland, but ah well.

Very friendly staff! They were quite attentive to my little one’s requests, and didn’t ignore her questions.
Décor is really cool — I liked all the classic rock posters and memorabilia.
Ice cream was delicious; especially when eaten outside on their front patio. It’s a great place to check out when you are in Aspinwall, and I highly recommend it!

I’ve been here dozens of times since I moved to Aspinwall three years ago. While ownership changed recently, they continue to provide a great coffee /​snack option for the neighborhood. Employees are always friendly. Only advice is if you plan in stopping by on a Sunday between 10 and. 12, anticipate a wait as the ‘post church’ rush is significant.

Short review: a nice, cute spot for getting a coffee and relaxing. They also have ice-​cream! It is really cozy in a nice and quiet neighborhood. However, the stuff there is really weird and makes you feel that you are not really welcome. Maybe it was something that had to do with the particular day I went. I might give it another try though if I am in the area.

I love this place. Very friendly employees. Very clean, cool atmosphere, free wifi, clean bathrooms. And good coffee. If you’re in aspinwall check this place out. Cheaper than Starbucks!

I had the opportunity to visit a local coffeehouse in Aspinwall, PA Beans ‘n’ Cream. It was the perfect combination of music memorabilia, coffee, and interesting conversation. I even meet the owners and I must say they made me feel really welcomed to be a guest at their establishment. The carmel latte was absolutely delicious, and the oatmeal even exceeded my expectations. I look forward to visiting Beans ‘n’ Cream really soon. This place is really great if your looking for a quiet inviting local place to enjoy a cup of joe and read a paper.

Two stars for décor, Zero stars for coffee.
nice music memorabilia decorating this place, it is well loved by the locals which is nice. I could tell by all of the mix of young and older people in on a sunday.
However, my latte was mostly steamed milk, the barista didn’t understand i wanted the sugar packet put in with the steamed milk. so she ignored that request. I watched her pour one very small shot of coffee in and it tasted like drip coffee, not espresso. I knew it wasn’t because I saw her make it but it made for terribly weak coffee. I couldn’t drink my latte past a few sips because it tasted so milky. Sooooo sorry had to go with the two stars.
On the food end i shared a bagel sandwich with a friend it was bacon egg and cheese, just ok I think most of their food is premade. Could be an awesome coffee shop but they need to hone their coffee making skills or just offer drip coffee.

A friendly local hangout. Great coffee, tea, and treats! I love this small, friendly neighborhood business.

As a local business owner in aspinwall I usually start my morning with a cup of Joe from Beanes & Cream. George «owner» is a good guy and always in a great mood. Locals are very welcome as well as outsiders. I would suggest you stop in if you are in the area to just explore the music of the 60’s collections hanging on the wall.

I stumbled upon Beans ‘n’ Cream on a somewhat random trek through Aspinwall, and almost didn’t stop in but I’m glad I did. As you walk up the first thing you see is a sign that says «Hippies Welcome» and once you go inside, it’s clear why.
The vibe of the small coffee and ice cream shop is centered around music and artists of the 60s, but it’s not too over the top. The walls hold a number of old guitars, concert posters, records and signed memorabilia from an era when music was an experience for all the senses. Towards the back there were some old, comfortable chairs you’d find in the finished attic of, well, on old hippie. The husband and wife, who I assume own the shop, were very friendly and chatted with just about everyone who came in.
I’m not much of a coffee connoisseur but they seemed to have a modest selection at more than fair prices. And I couldn’t resist a fresh lemon poppy seed muffin that really hit the spot. There were also a number of small sandwiches they served, along with ice cream for later in the day.
And finally, it looked like they had some live music there every once in a while as a guitar and music stand, along with a small drum set, were tucked away in a corner waiting to help release some inspiration.
I definitely plan on another «random» trek to see what more Beans ‘n’ Cream has to offer.