Black Forge Coffee House I - Allentown

Read the recent reviews - they're hilarious! People from places like Alaska, Arizona and Georgia disparage the coffee, as well as the hygiene of the staff, and insist they'll never go back. Who do they think they're kidding? My daughter and several of her friends joined me this morning for excellent coffee and other treats at this comfortable neighborhood coffee house. Nice, welcoming people. I WILL go back.

My favorite coffee shop in the Pittsburgh area! The atmosphere is always inviting and relaxing. I try the teas, seasonal drinks, and the beans to go make my mornings at home so much better.

I had been meaning to stop in and check this place out for a while and I'm glad I did! From the cool alternative atmosphere to the fresh baked goods and tasty coffee cobos, it was a very nice experience.

I love this place. Not pompous bs here just great coffee, killer music and a sense of community. The staff is friendly and can help you choose a coffee similar to what you're used to. Great art all over the place and their merch is kick ass.

Great people & great coffee. I've attended concerts and art events many times. They're a great success story coming out of the Allentown neighborhood of Pittsburgh and if you're visiting the area you should make this place a priority to visit.

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So i actually reached out to the establishment since they invited me to. I explained that their decision to promote hate through politics creates an unsafe environment. They sent me 2 pages of telling me how I'm wrong & they're right. Then they continued to justify their promotion of hate & violence.
I also appreciate that the person who replied didn't even sign their name to the dear John letter of justifications.

They are community active and support local artists, which is nice
The political stuff costs them a star b/c it's not a place I can safely go any more considering their promotion of negativity around modern politics.
I don't even feel comfortable attending events they set up at due to this situation. But i suppose it doesn't matter if their actions drive out people like me, it was a great publicity stunt that brought them an increase of business. The comfort of any group doesn't really matter in the face of profits.
Neither does honestly.
Anyone notice how all the reports of Nazis conveniently come from people involved here and are about what this place thinks it's competition is.
Like gooski's
There's a reason Communists hang next door to the cops they claim to hate...

Amazing coffee and staff atmosphere is laid back and comfortable they also have tea, sandwiches and other baked goods. I've heard they are also opening another shop in mckees rocks, definately a place to try out if your tired of the same old cup.

My all time favorite coffee place. Its more than coffee, its a place to enjoy the atmosphere and delicious treats too. This place is really unique and going there makes me so happy.

I had a great experience! I'm sure when I came in I didn't fit the heavy metal feel, but let me tell you the Coffee is to die for! Better than Starbucks. I had a girl scout cookie brand cup of coffee and it was delicious! I also purchased a bag of PRITTLE it is ptetzles with a brown sugar cluster of fun in your mouth. I like to walk down in the mornings on my off days, not to mention I live 5 minutes away. Great job guys and great art on the walls , that you can purchase by the way.

New coffee shop in South Side Pittsburgh! We has so much fun here. Metal themed with plenty of vegan options. I loved all of the little touches everywhere, such as the "Coffee Crisis" video game. Looking forward to seeing more locations!