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squirrel hill
Posted June 1, 2010 by T.J.
well, after 8 days of working really hard to get everything set up we had our first day of business at the commonplace squirrel hill. Andre worked really hard and produced some amazing coffees. Phil and I were also there putting out some nice beve...
preparing for squirrel hill
Posted May 17, 2010 by T.J.
We are making the last minute preparations for Squirrel Hill. We are very excited to showcase our coffee in a new venue and be able to provide space for community building in a new space.
Bunn single cup brewer
Posted May 2, 2010 by T.J.
We ordered the new bunn single cup brewer (in the same idea of the clover) it will be shipping in 2 weeks. We can't wait to spend some time dialing this device in. We are excited to bring you another tool to produce the best coffees possible. You...
The Commonplace in Squirrel Hill
Posted April 29, 2010 by T.J.
We are pleased to announce that we are moving forward with adding a location at 5827 Forbes Ave. Pittsburgh. Andre will be a part of the team again in his new location. We will be having more news soon - but for now we just wanted to share our exc...
direct trade coffee
Posted April 26, 2010 by T.J.
we have entered a relationship with coffee growers from colombia. Meko and Juan Gutierrez have approached us to roast their coffee. we were very skeptical at first but we were amazed at the quality when we cupped this coffee. This is how Meko and ...
why "the commonplace"
Posted February 2, 2010 by T.J.
we named the coffeehouse "the commonplace" because of a poem written by Walt Whitman. Julie stumbled upon it one night as we were deciding what to name the shop. Another piece of writing that seems to echo the concept of finding beauty in the comm...
new coffees just it
Posted January 25, 2010 by T.J.
Guatemalan Santa Felisa Estate Ethiopian Harrar Horse Ethiopian Yirgacheffe Colombian Popayan Colombian Belen Umbria Costa Rican Mercedes Costa Rican Cafe de Vida Kenya AA Karurumone Sumatra Mandheling Brazil Mogiana Java Jampit Tanzani...
Building New Hope
Posted January 5, 2010 by T.J.
We received the Nicaraguan coffee for the Building New Hope project this weekend. We are very excited to be a part of this project that directly impacts the lives of Nicaraguan coffee farmers. We will be hosting a cupping of this coffee in the caf...
fireplace
Posted December 13, 2009 by T.J.
we have taken warmth to a new level. I mean a latte has always been a good way to warm one's self - but now, with the fireplace in the "couch area" we are striving to take the winter chill away. Stop by and let us know what you think.
Arefa's Espresso
Posted October 1, 2009 by T.J.
If you haven't visited Arefa's Espresso in Squirrel Hill you have missed out on a very unique experience in Pittsburgh's coffee scene. Andre and Marie from Arefa's will provide you with a great cup of coffee and a superb environment. I spent the d...
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