Arabica Robusta brings coffee back to Homestead
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Arabica Robusta Coffee House is the only locally owned coffee shop in Homestead. Photo: Alexis Johnson/Axios
A locally owned coffee shop is filling a void in Homestead.
The big picture: Arabica Robusta Coffee House, which opened its doors on Sept. 16, is Black- and woman-owned.
- It's named after arabica and robusta coffee beans, which the owners combined for a special "Homestead blend" coffee.
What they're saying: Greg Harris, a Homestead native, and co-owner Hannah Kemp said they were tired of traveling out of their neighborhood for a good cup of coffee.
- Kemp tells Axios she and Harris have an entrepreneurial background and thought a coffee shop would be the perfect business venture to get involved in their community.
The vibe: With free Wi-Fi and plenty of seating, the coffee shop has a cozy vibe that invites customers to sit, work or just hang out.
Dig in: We tried the iced matcha latte with oat milk ($7.75) and an almond pastry ($2.50).
- The shop has a small menu with pastries, a chicken pesto wrap, egg white bites and breakfast sandwiches from the Pittsburgh Sandwich Society.
- In addition to classic lattes, espresso and matcha, the shop has a special pumpkin spice latte with cold foam, caramel drizzle, and graham cracker crumbles.
If you go: The shop sits in the former Steel Valley Roasters building at 207 E. 8th Ave., in Homestead.
- ⏰ Monday-Friday 6am-6pm, Saturday-Sunday 8am-4pm