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Steeltown Coffee & Tea
695 Railroad Ave, Pittsburg, CA 94565, United States
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Co
Review №1

This place is the real deal: sermon of various coffees that will be sure to satisfy any preference! Various options from hot, iced and cold to tea, coffee and breakfast bites!This spot is located in the lobby of the mechanic Bank of which you can enter from the main Street or the side door. Prices are very reasonable!First time coming to this coffee shop and I will for sure be back - there are plenty of tables to pull up your laptop or book and study or relax.

Ar
Review №2

All the people working here are very sweet EXCEPT for the manager/owner. I’ve had several bad experiences with that man along with many of my friends and family. One time me and my friends sat at a table and not 10 minutes later he approached us saying we’d have to leave if we didn’t order. After letting him know how off putting that was he said it was “store policy”. The most recent time my sister spilled a drink and the nice lady working there offered her a free one but after waiting for some time she approached us again saying her manager wouldn’t let her. I went back asking why not and he said “I’d make another drink for a CHILD but adults should know better” and that it’s “store policy.” My sister is 16. If you come here, these “store policies” seem to always come up at his convenience. I don’t care about the money but these store policies seem to disproportionately target people of color. After the incident he continued to belittle both me and my sister to the point where I was shocked at the amount of unprofessionalism used to address these normal issues. We informed him that his store policies need to be written down and he kept telling us they do not for whatever reason. He did everything in his power to make us feel small and as customers that really hurts. Many people from this community who aren’t white have said they have similar experiences with the manager. I’ve noticed most of his employees are often new. Even they seem to not be able to handle his terrible attitude. I’m young and my last wish is to come across as a Karen but it REALLY is that bad. I am not exaggerating don’t even bother giving this place a try the money goes to a man who openly displays his racial biases and discriminatory views. I don’t understand why of all places he chose to have his business in Pittsburg (one of the most welcoming and diverse communities in California). Trust me when I say Starbucks or Dutch bros is a much better option if you’re into good coffee and even better service.

Ma
Review №3

Always a pleasant experience whenever I come by. The staff are always on point with the orders, with no mix ups. The quality of the baked goods are always worth the purchase. Now they roast their own beans in addition to what they already serve. I love the new “bar” seating which is a welcomed post Covid surprise for those who come to Steeltown to work on their laptops. All in all, when COVID19 is over I’ll be back more frequently.

Mi
Review №4

Curbside pickup is a joke. No one answers the phone and they refused to let me inside because I didnt have a mask (it fell on the floor outside) and didnt offer a mask to customers, even after I told them what happened. What should have took a few minutes took over 30. (Ordering online and waiting outside). Meanwhile customers are going in and out while Im still waiting. Worst experience. I used to come here every week. Never again!

SC
Review №5

Yes, will gladly rate this place with four stars for the quality of beverages, selection, policies and great hospitality.Make sure to try few house blend roasts, which full of flavorful aromas.Will be back for more pleasant experiences.

Mi
Review №6

They Dont have Honey but not bad coffee. The service I got you could tell guy in training lol but still tip them out.Prosgood coffeeClean placeNice out door seatingGood touches in decorConsNo honeyAt the time lack of friendly faces like not even a sell smile lol but did respond to questions.I will go back again for coffee lol I like good coffeeCoffee honey heavy cream lol simple person here

To
Review №7

Wonderful little local cafe. The high chai is the best I ever had. Always have to stop by whenever Im in town. The owner is very welcoming and I always used to study there when I used to go to the local community college. Definitely would recommend!

Sa
Review №8

Great Cafe. We had mocha, paninis and coffee. All amazing, and great staff.

Ch
Review №9

My go to place in town for an iced high chai! Great place to just hang out and chat

pa
Review №10

Very cool coffee house. Its located in the same building and shares lobby space with a Mechanics Bank. Its a little odd when you initially walk in.I took a little jaunt out to Pittsburg, CA just to see what was in that city. However, due to it being a holiday many of the stores were not open, their downtown area is small but cute.Like I said the coffee house shares the building space with a Mechanics Bank, but its cute, quaint and different, which I prefer. I wasnt sure if I had found the right place, since I had heard there were comfy chairs. When I walked in, I first noticed the 4 person tables with white linen tablecloths, before I saw the chairs. Seemed a bit odd for a coffee house.Both baristas were really helpful, friendly and nice! It actually seems more like a little bistro, rather than a coffee house. I ordered the Dark Cocoa, surprisingly it was only $2.50 it was really good, tasty and definitely hit the spot for me. I had wanted to try their quiche, but unfortunately they were sold out.I do like that their menu is written on their wall, of what seems to be made from some kind of wood or material that is like a chalkboard, as some of the text for their products was smudged.Because it was a holiday, parking was a breeze. Its all street parking with a 2 hour limit and no meters, nice!!

Cr
Review №11

Delicious Aloha Smoothie. Thank you

Lu
Review №12

First time visiting!The batista was super kind and made sure my experience was a great one.My ice latte was wonderful. Tasted like high quality coffee, not watered down at all.Will be returning.

Dr
Review №13

Always pleasant atmosphere, great owner, different than Starbucks. Neighborhood hangout.....

Mi
Review №14

Wonderful coffee. Great setting. I highly recommend it.

Mi
Review №15

The best coffee shop in Pittsburg.

Da
Review №16

Nice atmosphere, friendly staff and good eats make this a great place to grab your favorite caffeine beverage and do some work on their Wi-Fi

Mo
Review №17

Last 3 time i have been there and all suggestions ❤ and allway with a smile

Ti
Review №18

Best little coffee shop in town! I absolutely love everything about this place! The baristas are friendly and nice. They remember you and your drink order. It is a good thing its not on my way to work, otherwise I would stop there every day.

Na
Review №19

The Baristas are AMAZING! They have a beautiful balance of professional and cool friend who makes coffee! The menu has something for EVERYONE, The ambiance indoors AND outdoors is inviting and welcoming and the customers are all great and gracious! One of my most favorite places to frequent in Old Town Pittsburg!!!

Dr
Review №20

Friendly staff with really good and potent black coffee. The pastries are also very good. Its also a good place to read a book, or peruse your Wi-Fi enabled device.

Ch
Review №21

The best coffee shop, my favorite coffee beverage is the lavender latte, the service is great, the atmosphere is wonderful nd I could go there every single day

La
Review №22

Love my latte and cheese Panini pit stop.

MM
Review №23

Friendly staff, in the lobby of mechanic bank. Nice outdoor seating.

Er
Review №24

Exquisite coffee. Enjoy.A little taste of heaven in every sip.

Pr
Review №25

This place is awesome! Theyre super friendly and they have really good food and coffee 😍 I love working near this place, its convenient and so great!

Le
Review №26

Love the different types of coffee they have here. Friendly service! My go to coffee spot

Am
Review №27

Way better than nasty old Starbucks. My only complaint is that the muffins were a bit dry.

Ge
Review №28

Love the amazing smell when you walk in, however I was there for Mechanics Bank only, which is inside across the hall..... 🙂

Ch
Review №29

Owner and crew always on the same page. Consistant quality food and drinks with a perfect customer experience. Thank you for adding another great staple to old town pittsburg. You provide the best coffee and tea in town no doubt about it.

Wa
Review №30

My recent visit yesterday to Steeltown wasn’t to pleasing. When I went to place my order, the young lady at cash register did not provide professional customer service and made me feel uncomfortable. It was like she was giving off a rude vibe like she just wanted me to just get my order and go. Now, I love going to Steeltown and the owner is really friendly and welcoming each time. However, this last experience may put a pause on me wanting to do business with Steeltown after that young lady provided terrible customer service.

Ri
Review №31

Super friendly and really yummy coffee!!

Je
Review №32

I love this place. They care about quality and they are friendly. Prior to COVID I loved coming here to study. The atmosphere is nice, and I almost always see someone I know! Definitely has that local vibe and small town feel!

Ke
Review №33

A cute, upscale coffee and tea joint. Nice ambience, broad menu. Good place to sit and spend time sipping something warm and yummy with friends.

Go
Review №34

If your new to this place I recommend the Blended Mocha its one the best drinks in my opinion

Ms
Review №35

Fast service, friendly staff and great coffee

ch
Review №36

Im glad I found this spot!

Na
Review №37

Super yum! Iced mocha extra sweet was almost like a milkshake! Thank you and thank you for being open during COVID!

bi
Review №38

Great place to gather spend some time with friends. Service is very good and the coffee is excellent... Best mochas ever...

Jo
Review №39

Lived in Pittsburg for 8 years and I love this coffee shop. Interesting that it is in with a bank but that lends to its charm. Very knowledgeable owner..great local place

Ak
Review №40

Loved their coffee. Baristas were friendly and were passionate to their job. Clean facility and their location was great too.

Br
Review №41

I love the French press in the bean that I want. I really enjoy the South American coffees. The treats are very tasty. The selection is always better in the earlier part of the day. It is a very comfortable place to surf and sip.

Li
Review №42

Great independent coffee shop with in house roasted beans and seasonal offerings. Select baked goods from a local bakery.

Ch
Review №43

Great tasting blends and friendly staff. Im there often enough that my order is ready before I pay! Its our go to spot for coffee and quick offsite meetings.

Ch
Review №44

Try the veggie panini and the specials! Mango Tajin smoothie was soo good!

Fr
Review №45

This place is a favorite of mine. Great service, great coffee and tea and great ambience. Friendly employees and fantastic management. This place is tops I tells ya.

Jo
Review №46

I waited 15 minutes behind two people. Had to leave. This is the second time this has happened. The coffee isnt that good. I think the counter workers need to be more business mindful. Maybe keep your conversations with friends and locals to minimum., or not? I have other things to do, waiting 15 minutes and never having my order taken is ridiculous!

Sc
Review №47

I really like this place. Their coffee tasted great in the dining area is very nice. Convenient parking on a Saturday afternoon right outside the door. This is part of the mechanics Bank lobby area.Only issue I found peculiar... they have a bizarre set of rules regarding refills and take out. I got a 45 second explanation saying that you can refill your dine-in cup one oh, but you cannot transfer that refill to a paper cup for takeaway. but if you dont finish your first cup you can transfer it to a paper cup for takeaway. Is that level of control really necessary? It detracts from the goodness of the coffee shop.I will be back here if Im in Pittsburg again.

ve
Review №48

I love it 😊😉

Er
Review №49

Edit: the coffee here is always so delicious. And everyone super friendly. Its a great place to come over and read a book or just sit amd enjoy. The music is...er...eclectic but not overly loud.

An
Review №50

Last Saturday, Steeltown had an afternoon tea. It was awesome. We had a variety of finger sandwichs and tea. It was fun to sample new tastes! I got to sit with 3 very delightful young women. We all enjoyed it!

Ye
Review №51

Great service 😊

Br
Review №52

Huge selection of coffee drinks, smoothies, tea. Italian sodas and more. Toast, paninis, oatmeal and pastries available. Great spot in old town.

Ge
Review №53

Any place my picky sister loves has to be 5 stars. Great coffee & pastries.

Ra
Review №54

We had a pleasant experience.

Gu
Review №55

Great place friendly atmosphere satisfy with the cost and services.

Ni
Review №56

Great cup of espresso. Going to try the spiced mocha next time. I appreciate the use of liquid sugar to alleviate waste. Always happy to support a fellow local business.

Na
Review №57

Great small business everyone should support. Its pricey but great quality. Among the best tea Ive ever had. Sunny pleasant hangout. A treasure.

ar
Review №58

My new favorite coffee spot !

Ji
Review №59

The best coffee/tea blended drinks EVER! I even have a customer card! The staff is so nice and for a great price! I love it so much I go there almost every morning!

Br
Review №60

Not a local, just passing through. Friendly staff, appreciate them asking if everything is satisfactory. Cappuccino was great, proportioned perfectly, temp and foam spot on. Im a coffee snob(tongue in cheek) so many places cant make a cappuccino the right way. Its not over frothed foam spooned on top of bitter/burnt espresso. If ever back this way will stop again

Ha
Review №61

I always enter their door with excitement, and leave with fully satisfied heart, mind and tastebuds. The owner is super cool and tasteful, like their coffees! My favorites are the special lattes. Today was so hot, I got the Honey Badger ICED for the first time- and man oh man did I felt high on satisfaction 👌🥃 SOOO GOOD.Please never close Steeltown!

Ad
Review №62

Excellent coffee. The Giants Mocha (dark chocolate mocha with a few drops of Orange Extract) is amazing hot or blended. The food only gets a Good rating becauseA) it is not made in-house and therefore necessitates either refrigeration or sitting on the counter for some amount of timeB) Theres quite a large dessert selection, and I do not care for desserts.

Al
Review №63

Atmosphere is great. The food and drinks are also very good. I come here often,I would recommend

Ka
Review №64

Came in to study and was pleasantly surprised they had Italian soda. I got a cherry lime and it was delicious. The chair I was in was comfy, lighting and music were great. Would go back in a heartbeat when I need a place to study.

Es
Review №65

I love this place, always clean, the customer service is friendly.The excellent coffee I love. They also have an Art Gallery where local artists exhibit their works.

Kr
Review №66

I only go on Saturdays but it makes me look forward to the weekend for that very reason! The staff is smart and funny. Super delicious lattes and The art is out of this world ! Honey badger is giving me life!

Gl
Review №67

Great coffee, the barista heated my cup to keep the coffee hot longer. Good assortment of goodies to go with the many brews. A surprise to see coffee and teas in a bank building!

Jo
Review №68

Great coffee and lattes!! Why better than Starbucks, but Petes is still my number one!

Ni
Review №69

Great atmosphere, smells great after roasting their own beans in house.

An
Review №70

Great local place to grab basic coffee or custom drinks. Everytime I come here, theyll have new hot and cold coffee and tea custom beverages that you wont find at a Starbucks. The place is friendly and in the reinvigorated Downtown Pittsburg area. Just a couple blocks from food places and in walking distance to other great restaurants and bars. Ive been coming here since 2010 and the vibe has always been calm and relaxed. Love this place!

M.
Review №71

Great coffee & great people. Highly recommended

Ma
Review №72

Asked me to leave because I had a milkshake from another establishment. But they were kind enough to offer me the option of drinking it on the sidewalk in front. F this place.

Ch
Review №73

Great paninis and espresso drinks. My first time here time I didnt think I would regularly visit but its definitely worth driving through town for a few mins.

Jo
Review №74

I like Steeltown, food very affordable, but a regular brew coffee not so great, I tried three different ones and Im not pleased yet. Not that strong. Please improve it.

Us
Review №75

This is a great hidden gem. The owner is almost always on site- takes great care in the coffee served- awesome pastries- a great place to have small meetings- much better than the franchised coffee places!

Pe
Review №76

Always a good experience here and theyre good at making the coffee..

Jo
Review №77

Great local coffee shop in downtown Pittsburg, located in the Mechanics bank Building (props for oval mixed use of space). I really like the fact that the common flavorings are house infused... and the baristas use a light touch here...Most of the coffee is four barrel, not easy to get in east bay, although they highlight a guest roaster for the month that is based in the greater bay area.Plenty of seating available at a bar, scattered tables/chairs, or a large table in the back. The vibe is friendly and quiet, I try to stop in whenever I am passing by...

Ro
Review №78

Nice place to hang out with friends or have a Bible study group meeting.

Te
Review №79

Great quality cup of coffee, the owner knows his coffee. Will have to visit again. All was excited that they offer the Areopress for coffee brewing method.

An
Review №80

:)) wall pics are precious, great coffee, - please get a sugar dispenser though.Agreed sugar is bad! we have no sugar available because it comes in little packages that fill up the landfill please do not fill the landfill, may I suggest a sugar dispenser

Ed
Review №81

Sometimes slow, business is good. Always lovely and comfortable. Almost nine years on that corner.

B
Review №82

Great service and selection of drinks - both hot and cold.

Ch
Review №83

Great coffee for those who care about quality. They have a quiet, comfortable ambiance. For those who like to read, theres a bookshelf.

Cr
Review №84

I really want to like this place. Its near my house and across the street from the bookstore. Unfortunately After going there 5-6 times I just dont. Their coffee has a funny after taste. Ive tried the Honey badger, Vanilla Latte and a awful med roast coffee. (THERE WASNT A DARK ROAST AVAILABLE)🤔😫 The staff is amazing and kind. I wish the coffee was just better. Maybe the machines need to be throughly cleaned.

Al
Review №85

The employees are remarkable. I was made the Vanilla Latte and it was delicious. My first time there and I will be back!

Am
Review №86

My familys and cousins have been going there for years and every time we go thier it gets better and better. I recomend you should go thier

Jo
Review №87

A favorite of ours. Local. Well managed. Great service.

An
Review №88

I love how quiet it is. Its in a bank, so that helps. Great drinks, good staff. Just a cool little place to relax and have a cup.

Me
Review №89

On point, as always.

Ne
Review №90

Very clean, modern decor, friendly staff. If you like your coffee strong get the extra shot.

Vi
Review №91

Best place for coffee hands down! Spiced mocha so good. The staff is so friendly and fun. Saturday morning date spot.

Ca
Review №92

Steeltown is a cool little coffee shop in downtown Pittsburg inside the lobby of a bank. There are a few tables to enjoy your coffee and a handful of snacks, but the main attraction are the beverages. They brew a good, strong coffee and make really nice specialty drinks. I had a spiced mocha (similar to a Mexican hot chocolate) and a latte. Both were well made. Great spot to stop in Pittsburg.

Pa
Review №93

Been coming here for years. I enjoy the single source coffees and the different flavors. Pastries are fresh and the staff is polite and friendly. My family goes every Friday morning.

Al
Review №94

I love this place, the coffee is delicious the pastries are yummy

D
Review №95

Good service and great variety of fresh brew coffee

Fr
Review №96

Very nice owner. Great place to do work or just enjoy having coffee with friends.

Pa
Review №97

The coffee is first rate, the staff is friendly, great unique open space environment.

Ch
Review №98

Love this coffee shop. The employees are friendly and the drinks are delicious.

La
Review №99

Great coffee and Mikes pastries

jo
Review №100

If you want to get coffee in Pittsburg but feel like your someplace else. Go to stealtown and try there lavender infused options. Always five stars.

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  • Address:695 Railroad Ave, Pittsburg, CA 94565, United States
  • Phone:+1 925-246-5840
Categories
  • Espresso bar
  • Coffee shop
Working hours
  • Monday:7AM–4PM
  • Tuesday:7AM–4PM
  • Wednesday:7AM–4PM
  • Thursday:7AM–4PM
  • Friday:8AM–2PM
  • Saturday:8AM–2PM
  • Sunday:7AM–4PM
Service options
  • Outdoor seating:Yes
  • Takeout:Yes
  • Delivery:No
Highlights
  • Fast service:Yes
  • Great coffee:Yes
  • Great dessert:Yes
  • Great tea selection:Yes
Popular for
  • Breakfast:Yes
  • Solo dining:Yes
  • Good for working on laptop:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot:Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom:Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible seating:Yes
Offerings
  • Coffee:Yes
  • Comfort food:Yes
  • Organic dishes:Yes
  • Prepared foods:Yes
  • Quick bite:Yes
  • Vegetarian options:Yes
Dining options
  • Dessert:Yes
  • Seating:Yes
Amenities
  • Wi-Fi:Yes
Atmosphere
  • Casual:Yes
  • Cozy:Yes
Crowd
  • College students:Yes
  • Groups:Yes
  • Tourists:Yes
Payments
  • NFC mobile payments:Yes
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