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Coffee shops near Carnegie Mellon University (CMU)

11coffee shops within 1 mile
4within a ten-minute walk
91%independent, not chains

Open map listings put 11 coffee shops within a mile of Carnegie Mellon University, 4 of them within a ten-minute walk, and 41 within 3 miles. The busiest streets are Forbes Ave (4) and Craig St (3).

The closest coffee shops to CMU

Chosen local-first, then listed by distance from campus: a starting point, not a ranking. Listings from Overture Maps open data (September 2026); they carry no prices or opening hours, so check before you go.

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What to order

  • A cortado or flat white — To judge espresso and milk.
  • Pour-over — To taste the beans.
  • Drip coffee — If you need it fast.
  • A pastry — If baked in-house or by a good bakery.

How to spot a good one

  • Fresh-roasted beans — Roasted within the last few weeks, with a roast date on the bag. Many good shops roast their own or name their roaster.
  • Espresso pulled with care — Not bitter or sour. A good cortado or flat white is the easiest test.
  • Milk steamed properly — Silky microfoam, not big bubbles or scalded milk.

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Questions about coffee shops near CMU

How many coffee shops are near CMU?
Open map listings put 11 coffee shops within a mile of Carnegie Mellon University, 4 of them within a ten-minute walk, and 41 within 3 miles. About 91% are independent rather than chains.
Which coffee shops are closest to CMU?
Tazza D'oro (0.3 mi), The Cafe Carnegie (0.3 mi), Eat Unique (0.4 mi), Cafe Phipps (0.4 mi) and Saxbys Pitt Hillman Library (0.6 mi).
Where are most coffee shops near CMU?
The busiest streets are Forbes Ave (4) and Craig St (3).

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