Curly Tail Coffee is a locally-owned and operated coffee shop offering drive-thru service out of their Airstream. They’re open Monday through Saturday and boast a creative menu with fun specialty drinks. They also sell pastries from Mazziotti Bakery and Victor Carlesi. A portion of their sales is donated to various animal rescues.
1833 Coffee & Tea Co. is a small-town coffee shop serving delicious high-quality coffee, tea, and espresso in Freeport. They also sell fresh, locally-baked pastries, handmade candles and gift items, coffee beans, and other products. You’ll also find plenty of seating for visiting with friends and family and pop-up events throughout the year.
Coal Town Coffee & Cafe is a local coffee shop selling hot and iced coffees, frappes, fruit smoothies, cappuccinos, homemade pastries and baked goods, and more! They also have candies and gift items in their shop.
Coal Town is reopening on Thursday, July 14! Their hours will be Thursdays and Fridays from 6:30 AM-4 PM and Saturdays from 7 AM-12:30 PM. Please check their Facebook page for updates.
Coco Coffeehouse’s Ford City location opened in Fall of 2022. Aside from a full drink menu, this shop features grab-and-go items, such as sandwiches and soup, as well as sweet treats.
Coco Coffeehouse also has a drive-thru location in Leechburg on South Leechburg Hill Road and a Leechburg location on Market Street.
Coco Coffeehouse, which opened in 2011, is named after the shop owner Nikki’s children and their beloved family pets. Their soups, baked goods, and specials are made fresh on-site using quality ingredients. It’s a great place to catch up with friends, meet a colleague for a quick meeting, or hang out solo with a cup of coffee and a delicious salad, sandwich, pastry, or dish.
Coco Coffeehouse also has a drive-thru location in Leechburg on South Leechburg Hill Road and a Ford City location on 4th Avenue.
Dunkin’ is America’s favorite all-day, everyday stop for coffee, espresso, breakfast sandwiches, and donuts. Order via the drive-thru, inside, or ahead of time with the Dunkin’ mobile app for a fast grab-and-go experience.
Ispirare Coffee is a craft coffee company with a destination specialty coffeehouse in Kittanning serving inspired small-batch coffee and teas. Owners Amber and Michael officially launched Ispirare Coffee in 2017 after attending coffee school in Italy and opened the coffeehouse in 2020 with the goal of creating a world-class coffee shop and community space.
R&P Coffee Co. is an informal, neutral ground coffee shop with a vision to see communities thrive! The mission? Simply put: Restoration and Placemaking (R&P). The shop is open Wednesday-Saturdays weekly and the first Tuesday of each month.
Zack’s is a farm-to-table restaurant and catering service located along the Redbank Valley Trail in New Bethlehem. Chef Zack Blose uses locally-sourced ingredients from merchants and farms in the region for his breakfast, lunch, and dinner menus. There is also a made-to-order coffee bar featuring a variety of drinks prepared with locally roasted coffee beans.
Hair Expressions is a full-service salon offering hair cuts, coloring, foils, perms, electrolysis, waxing, airbrush tanning, and tanning booths.
Since 1992, Polished has offered a variety of services including nails, skin, and tanning. Call to schedule an appointment.
Blades Creative Hair Designers is a full-service beauty salon conveniently located along Butler Road in Kittanning.
Jackie’s Flower & Gift Shop is a florist offering a variety of fresh flowers and arrangements, gourmet baskets, gifts, and more.
Emcee and entertainment services for a wide variety of events – weddings, parties, etc.
Transue’s Tackle is a full-service shop selling fishing tackle, fly fishing and fly tying supplies, line spooling, and fishing licenses near the Allegheny River.
Kristin’s Ice Cream Korner (KICK) is a family-owned and operated ice cream parlor serving both soft serve and homemade hard scooped ice cream. Their delicious homemade, hand-dipped ice cream is made fresh on-site. They have over 20 milkshake flavors and creative sundaes to choose from, as well as indoor and outdoor seating.
Transue’s Custom Framing is a certified picture frame shop belonging to the Professional Picture Frame Association. They frame original art including oil paintings, watercolors, and pastels as well as limited edition prints, posters, needlework, photographs, and shadowboxes. All acid-free materials are used and conservation techniques are practiced.
Sirena Pizza & Burgh Bar is a pizza shop with dine-in seating and a bar. They have a full menu available and also sell $2 pizza slices daily.
Ford’s Flowers is a family-run retail and wholesale greenhouse for over 60 years. Find arrangements, wreaths, houseplants, outdoor decor, and more here.
For over 20 years, Mel’s Pizzeria has been connecting with the community over homemade pizza, spicy wings, and colorful cocktails.
Armstrong County CareerTRACK’s mission is three-fold: to help individuals who are marketable find a job; to help those without a solid skill set get appropriate training for today’s job market; and to assist employers in fulfilling hiring needs. Their staff offers decades of experience to help job seekers and employers reach these goals.
2022 marks the beginning of the next 50 years for the Fort Armstrong Folk Festival. This annual event pays tribute to Armstrong County’s heritage along the banks of the Allegheny River in Kittanning. Each August, the four-day festival features a handcrafted artist market, live music, historical entertainment and demonstrations, delicious festival food, and more.
Arts on the Allegheny aims to enrich the cultural life of Western Pennsylvania by presenting free, high-quality entertainment at the John P. Murtha Amphitheatre in Kittanning and other venues. The well-attended summer concert series features local vendors and big-name performers for both residents and visitors to enjoy on land or anchored out in the Allegheny River.
2o22 Schedule:
Saturday, July 23 – Better Than Ezra and The Wait – 7 PM, Kittanning Riverfront Park
Saturday, August 27 – The Clarks and The Bail Jumpers – 7 PM, Kittanning Riverfront Park
Presented by the Alle Kiski Strong Chamber of Commerce, the Kittanning Boat Races: Riverbration is an annual weekend-long APBA powerboat racing event full of fun, excitement, and thrills for the whole family. This free event offers live entertainment, children’s activities, exhibitors, and other activities.
Dunkin’ is America’s favorite all-day, everyday stop for coffee, espresso, breakfast sandwiches, and donuts. Order via the drive-thru, inside, or ahead of time with the Dunkin’ mobile app for a fast grab-and-go experience.
Old House of Hunan is a Chinese restaurant located in downtown Kittanning.
Flowers on Mulberry is a florist specializing in fresh and silk flower arrangements and gifts for all occasions, including weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, funerals, parties, and holidays.
Enjoy fresh, artisanal, handmade pastas, breads, and sauces at A Mano Eatery in Kittanning. Cooking classes and private, small-party catering services are also available. A Mano Eatery offers a new limited lunch and dinner menu weekly and a variety of delicious pastries.