Memorial Day Hours by amy weiland

Thank you, as always, for your continued support of Constellation. The shop wouldn't be nearly as fun if it weren't for our awesome customers!

May has been a very busy month, in addition to having a successful Pop-Up event with Gold Dust Floral and The Vandal, we enjoyed a visit from our friends at Ceremony Coffee Roasters. It's always a treat to get to pick the brain of coffee professionals, and in this case, Ronnie Haas, 2015 North East Brewer's Cup champion, and Michael Harwood, (barista champ extraordinaire) had quite a lot to share! We spent the afternoon setting up a new grinder and working on dialing in our recipes for drip, new pour-over options, and new espresso techniques. Swing by for a coffee and we will be happy to chat about our awesome new set up. Cheers!

We will be closed Sunday, May 24th and Monday, May 25th for a holiday weekend. Thank you!

 

April 2015 Events by amy weiland

The seasons are starting to turn toward Spring, which means a lot of fun things happening at Constellation! Not only is our iced coffee service back in full swing, our friends are out and about showing off their winter projects. On Thursday, April 2nd we are providing coffee and snacks for Work.Nights. at the Lawrenceville Library. Last month's was a success and we're looking forward to getting things done again in April!

On Saturday, April 11, we are showing the work of local weaving talent Mary Acklin. Acklin creates wall hangings with beautifully woven colors and texture. The show will be on view with items for sale through May 2nd.

For one day on April 15th, Maggie Negrette returns with her Apothecary of Esoteric Panacea, an ongoing interactive exhibit. The Apothecary was shown here last year and community members were welcome to contribute either a problem or solution to any ailment, whether physical, emotional, social, or spiritual, and house it in a prescription bottle or make a new vessel to be filled with solutions. Join us again to see if this traveling exhibit has found new solutions to your problem or new problems for you to solve!

 On April 18th, we will be hosting a breakfast pop-up with Emily Slagel and Joey Hilty to welcome their new restaurant, The Vandal. We can't wait for them to open their doors at their new Butler Street location, so we're having them sling some healthy and tasty foods along with drinks catered to their menu. Stay tuned to their twitter @thevandalpgh and our social media for more updates & finished menu as the event gets closer.

Additionally, we are going to do a test run of something customers have been asking for a while: Sunday hours. It wasn't quite feasible until now, but we're ready to give it a try. Drop in on Sunday April 19th from 9am to 2pm and let us know what you think.

Cheers! See you soon!

March Events by amy weiland

We are pleased to be participating in a number of community events this month. Please join us on Thursday, March 6th for an evening event at the Lawrenceville branch of the Carnegie Library. Work.Nights. is a collaborative event aimed to create a networking and co-working space for entrepreneurs, folks working in the tech industry, and people looking for a break from the work-from-home grind. Check out the event details here. This recurring event will also be held on the first Thursday of April and May.

On Friday, March 7th, we are happy to be a drop in spot for BikePGH's bike-to-work day. Tons of folks are out in the rain, snow, sleet, and hail, and we want to thank you for your commitment to a more sustainable lifestyle and making Pittsburgh safer for cyclists year round. From 7am to 9am we will be serving free coffee and hot cocoa to cyclists as well as $2 discounts on all espresso beverages. Be safe and warm!

If you have interest in starting a small business, finding out more about the Kiva Zip program, or chatting with members of the Lawrenceville Corporation swing by on March 12th from 9-11am for Office Hours with representatives from both organizations. Visit the Lawrenceville, Pittsburgh facebook page for more information.

Thank you and we hope to see you soon!

Holiday hours & Kiva fundraising by amy weiland

Here at Constellation, we have been busy brainstorming for how to make the next year even more fun - stay tuned for more great drink specials, some changes to the seating plans in the cafe, and also some improvements designed to make your experience grabbing a drink even quicker. If you're interested in making a contribution, be sure to visit our Kiva page.

We are wishing you a happy and healthy holiday season! We will be open from 7am to 6pm on Wednesday the 26th, closed Thursday the 27th, and open 9am to 4pm on Friday the 28th.

In December, we will be open from 7am to 2pm on Wednesday, the 24th, closed December 25th through the 1st. After January, we will return to our regular 7am to 6pm M-F and 8am to 4pm Saturday hours.

Thank you again for all your support, see you soon!

 

Pittsburgh specialty coffee week by amy weiland

Constellation is happy to be participating in Pittsburgh's first specialty coffee week, October 13th-18th. Stop by the shop to pick up a card that can be utilized at 21st Street Coffee & Tea, Caffe D'Amore, Commonplace Coffee Co., Orbis Caffe, Espresso A Mano & Tazza D'oro for discounts and check out www.pghcoffeeweek.com for updates on events!

In addition to all the great coffee week news, we are excited to announce that it is our one year anniversary on October 15th! Constellation will be serving espresso cocktails and light snacks during a 4-6pm happy hour to celebrate. We hope you have a chance to stop in, we would love to say thank you for being so supportive during our first year of business.

The upcoming year holds a lot of exciting opportunities that just wouldn't exist without the wonderful, encouraging community here in Pittsburgh - we just can't thank you enough!

Cheers & see you soon!

July 4th Weekend by amy weiland

Constellation will be open for Friday, July 4th from 8am to 2:30pm, and Saturday, July 5th from 8am to 6pm. Make sure to drop by Saturday to check out the new art by Jacki Fitzpatrick!

See you soon, have a safe and fun holiday weekend!

Six month anniversary! by amy weiland

We can hardly believe that Constellation Coffee has been around for six months already! Thanks to everyone who has been supporting the cafe, Constellation wouldn't exist without you!

Spring is starting to arrive in Pittsburgh, and the cafe is humming along. We have replaced the espresso machine and are now the happy home of a new La Marzocco Linea. While you're checking out the new machine, make sure to also try some delicious award winning espresso from Ceremony Coffee Roasters. We will be offering a single origin from Panama, winner of America's Best Espresso Competition in New York. This coffee won over 12 out of 12 judges through 4 rounds of head-to-head competition to take 1st Place! It's a real treat to work with and we are proud to serve it.

Additionally, we are featuring an artistic addition to the back room. The Apothecary of Esoteric Panacea is work by local artist Maggie Negrete. Participants are invited to contribute an ailment or treatment to help solve the problems of others. This interactive exhibit will be on display through the month of April.

As always, we have an awesome selection of coffees in season from around the world, and a variety of locally made treats. The rear space of the cafe may also be rented out for meetings and special events, contact us at constellationpgh@gmail.com.

Cheers to all the good things in the works for spring, and another happy six months!

Gesha has arrived! by amy weiland

Constellation is proud to offer a honey-processed Geisha that will only be available for a limited time. The great folks over at Ceremony Coffee Roasters have outdone themselves by sourcing this gem from the Chiriqui Province in Panama, which had ranked 4th in the Best of Panama coffee auction. This is a cup of remarkable balance and integrity - it's fruitiness is tempered by aromas of bergamot, and an elegant cocoa finish.

Come find out what is so special about this amazing coffee!