Black Forge Coffee

Pittsburgh, United States

4.8

Closed now

15 reviews

Accepts Credit Cards
Free Wi-Fi

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Telephone:
+1 412-291-8994
Website:
blackforgecoffee.com
Address:
1206 Arlington Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, 15210
Allentown
Nearby public transportation stops & stations:
0.8 miSouth Hills Junction
0.9 miStation Square
1 miFirst Avenue
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Take-out
Yes
Accepts Credit Cards
Yes
Parking
Street
Bike Parking
Yes
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Wi-Fi
Free
Good for Working
Yes

Today

Today 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Closed now
Local time (Pittsburgh) 05:16 Sunday, 22 June 2025

Business hours

Monday 7:00 am – 9:00 pm
Tuesday 7:00 am – 9:00 pm
Wednesday 7:00 am – 9:00 pm
Thursday 7:00 am – 9:00 pm
Friday 7:00 am – 8:00 pm
Saturday 8:00 am – 8:00 pm
Sunday 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Description

Specialties

We’re a small independent café located in the Allentown neighborhood in Pittsburgh, Pa. We proudly serve locally roasted coffee by Zeke’s. Try our «Lightbearer house blend» and some of famous «God Damn Cold Brew».

History

Established in 2015.

Black Forge is the cumulation of efforts and dreams of 2 Pittsburgh locals with a passion for coffee and entertainment. With the support of friends and the community we were able to crowd fund and borrow the funds needed to get our doors open.

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15 reviews of Black Forge Coffee

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Place rating: 5
Pittsburgh, PA
Excellent coffee, comfortable atmosphere, super friendly service, tons of cool events…
This space is a tremendous asset to the neighborhood.
Place rating: 5
Pittsburgh, PA
Awesome spot! The played Incubus the duration of the time that I was there, which earns 5 stars in my book. I ordered a double espresso as I always do — the flavor was excellent. I was pleasantly surprised to learn that espresso comes with a «palate cleanser» which was seltzer water — I had never done this before, but it was a nice and appreciated touch.
The vibe is dark, but I like that. The atmosphere of the people working together was contagious.
Overall, a great spot close to home. I’ll be returning.
Place rating: 4
Pittsburgh, PA
Black Forge is excellent.
The coffee selection seemed good. The espresso is pretty good. The shop itself is nice.
Place rating: 4
Pittsburgh, PA
Fantastic little shop. Not the best location. It’s nice to see business like such emerge in the neighborhood. Would love to see them open on Sunday!
Place rating: 4
Pittsburgh, PA
Love the cappuccino here and the view of downtown PGH is pretty sweet, too. Good place to grab a coffee and do some reading.
Place rating: 5
Pittsburgh, PA
I dont give 5 stars often, but this place is right down my alley. Every thing is made fresh locally from the coffee to the pastries, it has a metal atmosphere with stoner rock/​doom metal playing in the background, theres a little stage for open mic, poetry, etc., its affordable, and its another small business in Allentown, a neighborhood which is reinventing itself. Gotta love small local business!
Place rating: 5
Pittsburgh, PA
Great atmosphere, good menu, excellent teas, and fantastic breakfast sandwiches. Very helpful and friendly barista explained some of the menu items to me for my first visit. They serve Zekes coffee and it’s very good. I will be back many times, best coffee shop in the area.
Place rating: 5
Bethel Park, PA
I work around the corner from this coffee shop and love the vibe of this place and the friendliness of not only the shop owners, but the other customers. A non-​chain coffee shop is a breath of fresh air and just what Allentown needed in the burgeoning business district.
I love their commitment to offering locally sourced products like Zeke’s coffee and ThreeFifty baked goods (seriously good stuff) and their enthusiasm for the Allentown neighborhood.
While I typically get their house blend, I have splurged on some specialty drinks and everything is really delicious. It’s typically busy, but not too crowded if you want a table to relax, chat with a friend, or even work and there is free wi-​if. I look forward to Black Forge Coffeehouse being a staple in Allentown for a long time!
Place rating: 5
Pittsburgh, PA
Awesome coffee shop! My cousin introduced me to this place right after it first opened. The coffee and baked goods are fresh and delicious. The artwork here is trendy and unique. I can’t wait to go back and try more.
Place rating: 5
Pittsburgh, PA
Happy to have somewhere to walk to in my neighborhood to grab a coffee. The coffee is GREAT and the atmosphere is unique. Hoping it inspires other small businesses to come into the area!
Place rating: 5
Pittsburgh, PA
This place is really great definitely a gem the coffee is really good an d the atmosphere is fantastic, very rock/​goth i love it
Place rating: 5
Pittsburgh, PA
This is my favorite coffee shop in the Allentown/​Mt Washington area. It is definitely a hidden gem. This place has it all, great coffee, great treats, and a great atmosphere. This coffee shop gets its coffee and pastries locally. They often have live music or comedy. Definitely check it out!
Place rating: 5
Pittsburgh, PA
I’ve lived in this neighborhood for 3 years and have never had a place within short walking distance that I can grab a cup of coffee and hang out on the weekends. So grateful that Black Forge has changed that! And it’s not just any place to grab coffee. Its atmosphere and food/​beverage offerings are amazing. I usually sweeten my tea, but the Summer on Ice was perfectly sweet and flavorful by itself. My husband is a certified coffee snob and he can vouch for me that the coffee is top notch. Last weekend we tried some of the pastries, as well. I had family in town visiting and they totally regretted just splitting one of the almond scones, and my uncle just mentioned how much he enjoyed our stop there. I’m excited to check out their concerts and entertainment options, as well, and the community bulletin board provides information about other great things happening in the community. If you live nearby, or even if you don’t, it’s well worth checking out!
Place rating: 5
Canonsburg, PA
This place is great. Located in the heart of Allentown next to the police station. They are serving up awesome espresso from Zeke’s and everything is local. If you get a chance, stop in for a coffee. BFC is amazing.
Place rating: 5
Pittsburgh, PA
The world is run on small business and Arlington Ave is becoming a small business empire. Black Forge Coffee is run by Nick and Ashley and has home grown written all over it making a nice addition to the area.
Located next to the police station, BFC is a caffeine lovers dream. They have a killer cold coffee that will keep you up till 4AM and pastries and baked goods like the caramel salted brownies that pair up perfectly. They also built a stage in the front of the shop for potential performances, poetry and open mic nights. They have great prices, a cool crowd and a central safe location.
If you need a pick me up or just even a little social banter, BLACK FORGE COFFEE looks to fill a much needed void this side of town.