{"id":111236,"date":"2026-02-11T17:04:10","date_gmt":"2026-02-11T17:04:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/111236\/"},"modified":"2026-02-11T17:04:10","modified_gmt":"2026-02-11T17:04:10","slug":"pre-amp-coffee-studio-boosts-brews-and-beats-in-pittsburgh","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/111236\/","title":{"rendered":"Pre Amp Coffee Studio Boosts Brews and Beats in Pittsburgh"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Inside Pre Amp Coffee Studio in Pittsburgh. All images courtesy of Danny Ryan \/ Pre Amp Coffee Studio.<\/p>\n

Pre Amp Coffee Studio<\/a>, a new coffee-and-vinyl concept from the Richard DeShantz Restaurant Group<\/a>, opened in November, blending specialty coffee service with the energy of a listening bar.<\/p>\n

Inside the narrow, high-ceilinged room in the Squirrel Hill neighborhood, warm gold tones, vintage-style lighting and a wall of album art set the backdrop for conversation and music. Vinyl records spin throughout the day, with customers listening from bar stools, tables and lounge seating.<\/p>\n

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\u201cOur design concept was inspired by Japanese vinyl cafes and classic retro diners,\u201d Pre Amp Co-Owner Danny Ryan recently told Daily Coffee News. \u201cWe specifically wanted the coffee bar to feel open and inviting, which is why we chose the Modbar system. This setup keeps the counter clean and allows the bar to resemble a traditional cocktail bar, but one where the focus is entirely on meticulously crafting coffee, while spinning vinyl records.\u201d<\/p>\n

Ryan, who started working in coffee more than 15 years ago while living in New York City, said the community cafe concept has been years in the making.<\/p>\n

\u201cMy family and I made the decision to move from NYC to Pittsburgh in 2020 specifically to start our own coffee shop, though the pandemic began right when we arrived,\u201d Ryan said. \u201cFast forward five years later, and I have the coffee shop of my dreams right here in Pittsburgh.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Pre Amp is co-owned by Ryan, Richard DeShantz and Tolga Sevdik, and represents the first dedicated coffee concept from the Richard DeShantz Restaurant Group. The new brand embraces lessons learned from across the group\u2019s restaurant portfolio, while it is also tasked with managing the coffee programs at two popular sibling brunch spots: Co-op de Ville<\/a> and and Sally Ann\u2019s<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Coffee at Pre Amp comes from Passenger Coffee<\/a> in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Ryan said the supply relationship is rooted in both flavor and sourcing rigor.<\/p>\n

\u201cPassenger was the brand that first opened my eyes to the incredible natural flavors that can be present in coffee,\u201d Ryan said. \u201cBeyond the taste, we value their excellent relationships with farmers and their stringent quality control processes.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Ryan also pointed to Passenger\u2019s long-running practice of freezing green coffee for longer-term storage, which can allow roasters to bend the concept of seasonality or revisit past harvests across multiple years.<\/p>\n

\u201cThey maintain an incredibly diverse list of coffees that they roast, ensuring we can feature a variety of exciting and different beans throughout the year,\u201d Ryan said.<\/p>\n

The menu includes classic espresso-based drinks, pourovers and a lineup of house specialties, including the Smokey Robinson (local honey, smoked sea salt, cinnamon and peppercorn), the Yuzu Espresso Tonic and a house take on a caramel macchiato called Pre Amp\u2019s Dulce de Leche.<\/p>\n

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A Mahlk\u00f6nig EK43 grinds for drip and pourover brews, a Mahlk\u00f6nig E65<\/a> grinds for decaf espresso and a La Marzocco Swan<\/a> grinds caffeinated espresso before it heads to the Modbar.<\/p>\n

Beyond beverages, the shop plans to keep its food program flexible, rotating concepts every few months. The current offering leans into Italian-style sandwiches and sides with fresh focaccia.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe will be hosting future dinner pop-ups and coffee classes in the space in 2026,\u201d Ryan said. \u201cOur goal is to keep finding ways to bring the best coffee and experience to Pittsburgh.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Pre-Amp Coffee Studio is located at 5840 Forbes Ave<\/a> in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Comments? Questions? News to share? Contact DCN\u2019s editors here<\/a>. For all the latest coffee industry news, subscribe to the DCN newsletter<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Daria Toptygina<\/a>
Daria Toptygina is a freelance writer, avid coffee lover and social media manager of Daily Coffee News by Roast Magazine. <\/p>\n

Tags: Co-op de Ville<\/a>, Danny Ryan<\/a>, La Marzocco<\/a>, listening bar<\/a>, music<\/a>, Passenger Coffee<\/a>, Pennsylvania<\/a>, Pittsburgh<\/a>, Pre Amp Coffee Studio<\/a>, Richard DeShantz<\/a>, Richard DeShantz Restaurant Group<\/a>, Sally Ann’s<\/a>, Squirrel Hill<\/a>, Tolga Sevdik<\/a><\/p>\n


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