Roaming Bean opens Strip District cafe

Context: The North Hills-based company has been running mobile coffee carts for about three years, co-owner Maria Folino told Axios during a recent visit.

• The coffee shop has a large following on social media.

🥤 Drink up: Roaming Bean is known for its signature lattes topped with flavored cold foam.

• We ordered the waffle cone latte (a top seller) with raspberry cold foam ($8), the matcha latte with lavender cold foam ($9), and a white chocolate mocha with raspberry drizzle ($8).
• All were indulgent, creamy, sweet and incredibly photogenic.
• I liked the floral notes of the lavender matcha the best.

Dig in: The storefront also offers scores of sweet and savory pastries, as well as breakfast and lunch items.

• The sausage, egg, and cheese sandwich ($10) is served on a fluffy Mancini's twist roll and satiated my hunger pangs.

The vibe: The bright space was packed with patrons when Axios visited on a recent Friday afternoon. A steady stream of customers filed in and out during our stay.

• "A lot of our loyal followers have visited us here," Folino said.

What's next: Folino told Axios that Roaming Bean is looking to expand beyond Western Pennsylvania soon — eyeing Columbus, Ohio.

📍 If you go: 1455 Smallman St., Strip District

• Monday-Friday 7am-2pm, Saturday-Sunday 8am-3pm