Coffee with Character Has Landed Downtown

Written by Kiki Yan

📍309 Smithfield St., Downtown

Origin Story Coffee brings a playful, pop culture inspired café concept to Downtown Pittsburgh. Founded by Christian Watts, the former Nashville favorite officially opened downtown in 2025, blending high quality coffee with comic book and hero mythology. Designed as a true third space, it is a welcoming spot to hang out, meet friends, or settle in with a good cup of coffee. ☕️🦸‍♀️

The menu features familiar favorites like americanos, cappuccinos, and drip coffee, along with creative signature drinks such as Vendetta Vanilla, Magic Mocha, and the cayenne spiced Ghostrider Latte. Drinks are offered in fun tiers called Epic, Legendary, and Mythic, making every order feel like part of the adventure.