Updated April 2020
We all know about the popular spots to grab a solid cup of joe, but you might be surprised to learn about a few of these and all the good stuff (and vibes) they have to offer! Check out this list of coffee shops in the area next time you’re in need of your coffee fix.
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Buffalo
Five Points Bakery
44 Brayton St in Buffalo // fivepointsbakery.com
Hours: Sunday – Saturday 9:00am – 3:00pm
Five Points is the kind of place you definitely want to have in your back pocket in case you’re in need of a quiet place to chill, a killer toast menu (always), or somewhere impressive to bring out-of-town friend that will leave them wanting to move to Buffalo. They serve a tasty cup of coffee ($2.50) and have some seriously wonderful breakfast options. You really can’t go wrong with any of their breads or sweets, but I highly recommend the Apple Cider bread served with triple cream brie ($6.75).
Undergrounds Coffee House and Roastery
580 South Park Ave in Buffalo // undergroundscoffeebuffalo.com
Temporary Hours due to COVID-19: Wednesday-Friday 7:30am-2:00pm, Saturday & Sunday 8:00am-2:00pm
This coffee shop is rocking a killer funeral-esque theme. Why, you ask? The space used to be a funeral home. Duh. One wall features a mural of skeleton musicians and menu items are named after famous dead people in Buffalo’s history.. Sip on one of their flavored lattes ($4.15-$5.15) like the brown sugar cinnamon latte (in a mug with a dead person’s face on it) and nosh on The Rick James B**** sandwich ($12) which is a rye club stuffed with turkey, bacon, lettuce, tomato, swiss, crumbled, chips, housemade spicy honey coleslaw and 1,000 island dressing. The shop is cute and always lively.
Public Espresso + Coffee at the Hotel @ The Lafayette (Temporarily Closed)
391 Washington St in Buffalo // publicespresso.com
Hours: Monday-Friday 7:30am-4pm and Saturday-Sunday 8am-4pm
If comfy seating and hand poured coffee is what you’re looking for, head to Public Espresso inside The Lafayette. We highly recommend their lavender latte ($4.50) and the Butter Block handmade pop-tarts are to die for if you can snag one. They also have a rotating array of other baked goods like oreos, chocolate croissants, or bagels, and cookies.
Spot
765 Elmwood Ave in Buffalo // spotcoffee.com/locations
Hours: Monday-Friday 6am-10pm, Saturday & Sunday 7am-10pm
One of the things we love about Spot is that they design each location to reflect the surrounding area . In addition to regular coffee, you’ll find a variety of caffeine options including espresso drinks, iced coffee, and Organic Fair Trade Tea. On the food menu they have pizzas, sandwiches, salads, and baked goods. Try their Cinco Shake ($4.25-$5.45) made with espresso, white chocolate, caramel, and vanilla and topped with whipped cream.
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100 Acres: The Kitchens at Hotel Henry
444 Forest Ave in Buffalo // 100acresbflo.com
Hours: Monday-Thursday 7am-9:30pm, Friday & Saturday 7am-10pm and Sunday 10:30am-2pm
When it comes to 100 Acres, the view and ambiance are reasonto visit alone! Many people know that the resident restaurant at Hotel Henry serves dinner by night, but did you know come morning they open as a full-service coffee shop?t frittata ($5), breakfast sandwiche ($7), coffee cake ($4), and more! Plus, wash your breakfast down with a cold brew ($2.80) to start your day right.!
Buffalo Coffee Roastery in the Main Place Mall
350 Main St in Buffalo // buffalocoffeeroastery.com
Updated Hours: Monday-Wednesday 9am-2pm, Thursday, Friday – Closed, Saturday 9am-2pm, Sunday – Closed
Did you know there’s a coffee shop inside the Main Place Mall? Buffalo Coffee Roastery serves delicious, and inexpensive, coffee ($1.79-$2.50). Try their tasty Maple Spice Latte ($3.48-$4.40) to change things up a bit!
Caffèology
23 Allen St in Buffalo
Updated Hours: Monday-Saturday 8am-2pm
This rustically decorated shop on Allen is filled with natural light and calming vibes, making it a great place to relax. I We suggest trying a cold brew ($2.75-$3.50) paired with a gooey grilled cheese sandwich ($4.75) served on your choice of Sicilian or sourdough bread with tomatoes, colby, pepper jack, and sharp cheddar cheese. Is there anything better than a really good grilled cheese? Nope.The answer is nope.
Dog Ears Bookstore & Cafe
688 Abbott Rd in South Buffalo // dogearsbookstore.org
Updated Hours: Monday-Saturday 8am-3pm, Sunday 9am-1pm
Skim through the books while sipping on an iced latte ($2.75-$3.75) with a flavor shot of Irish cream, peach, or hazelnut at this adorable shop. They have a menu of sandwiches, wraps, all day breakfast, appetizers, salads, and more. Snack on their homemade spinach and artichoke dip served with toasted pita ($6) or enjoy something light like a chef salad with mixed greens and veggies ($6). For something not-so-light, try the Beast made with two eggs, roast beef, caramelized onion, grilled Portabella mushrooms, and Swiss cheese on a bun toasted with garlic butter ($7). Ummmm, yes please!
Daily Planet Coffee
1862 Hertel Ave in Buffalo // dailyplanetcoffee.com
Updated Hours: Monday – Wednesday 7am-6pm, Thursday 7am-9pm, Friday & Saturday 7am-9:30pm, Sunday 8am-6pm
Caffeine addicts and local musicians have created their own little sanctuary at Daily Planet on Hertel Ave. Expect dishes like the Mediterranean Veggie sandwich with portobello mushrooms, apricot, and onion, in a curry glaze on ciabatta roll ($6.44) or a rosemary blueberry scone ($2.99) while you listen to the live music featured every Sunday. For energy, we highly recommend the Brazilian Cortado ($2.99). It resembles a macchiato, with a little chocolate, more foam, and a dash of cayenne.
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Cafe Taza (Temporarily Closed)
100 Elmwood Ave in Buffalo
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Sometimes, you just need a go-to coffee shop where you’re in and out with a delicious (and cheap) coffee in your hand. Don’t get us wrong, we can a hand poured cup or a fancy schmancy latte, but paying $5 on a daily basis really breaks the bank. Grab a delicious take away coffee from Cafe Taza that costs only $2 for a large!
Caffe Aroma
957 Elmwood Ave in Buffalo // thearomagroup.com
Updated Hours: Thursday-Sunday 4pm-9pm
This is the kind of place you can spend hours at working on your side hustle, english lit paper, or reading a good book. They have great coffee ($1.79-$2.25), Rosso or Bianco Sangria (made with blackberry, citrus, clove, and red wine or ginger, peach, citrus, and white wine), and plenty of good stuff to eat. Try cheese plate made with a selection of cheeses from Nickel City Cheese & Mercantile ($7-$14). They even have cocktails made with coffee for just $6. #bestofbothworlds
Remedy House
429 Rhode Island St Buffalo // remedyhouse.co
In their own words: Remedy House is an all-day coffee bar in Buffalo’s Five Points neighborhood offering an extensive menu of coffee, food, and hard and soft beverages for every mood, hour, budget, condition, affliction, affection, and need.
Northtowns/Niagara County
Steamworks Coffee
51 Canal St, Lockport, NY 14094 // Website
Hours: Monday – Thursday 7am-6pm, Friday 7am-9pm, Saturday 8am-9pm, Sunday 8am-6pm
This Canal Street cafe and roastery roasts their own coffee in small batches, offers baked goods from other local businesses, and features a weekly Morning Music Series every Saturday morning for your listening pleasure. Try a Matcha Latte or a Sponge Candy Hot Chocolate. They also have a bookshelf *stocked* with board games. Pro Tip: the latte art is on POINT and they have the Instagrams to prove it.
Orange Cat Coffee Co.
703 Center St in Lewiston // facebook
Hours: Monday-Friday 6am-6pm, Saturday 7am-6pm, and Sunday 8am-3pm
Orange Cat literally has a corner market where you can purchase coffee beans and oils! Kick back in their seating area that slightly resembles a living room, and enjoy an espresso (just under $2) or one of their specialty drinks, then do a bit of shopping before you head out!
Clarence Center Coffee Co. & Cafe
9475 Clarence Center Rd in Clarence // clarencecentercoffee.com
Updated Hours: Monday – Friday 7am-7pm, Saturday & Sunday 8am-7pm
Clarence Center serves way more than just coffee, including beer and wine specials FTW. Enjoy a free cup with the purchase of any breakfast sandwich or wrap. They have a jam packed menu with breakfast, sandwiches, paninis, salads, wraps, and even gluten free options.
Goodrich Coffee and Tea
9450 Main Street, Clarence, NY 14031 // goodrichcoffee.com
Updated Hours: Mon – Sat: 7am – 5pm, Sunday: 8am – 3pm
These guys have an extensive menu full of coffee (they roast their own and are now selling bags in Whole Foods!), tea, paninis and wraps, salads, blended drinks, breakfast, and more. You’ll find espresso drinks here, if that’s what you’re looking for.
Southtowns
Elm Street Bakery
72 Elm St in East Aurora // elmstreetbakery.com
Updated Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 11am-7pm
Seasonal American cuisine is served all day in this airy, rustic-chic cafe/bakery with a brick oven.
This hidden gem (not so much in the Southtowns anymore) in East Aurora roasts their own coffee, and it’s one of the best cups you’ll taste in the WNY area ($1.95-$2.65)! If you’re there for breakfast, we suggest a French pastry ($3-$3.95) or the bacon cheddar scones ($3.25-$3.50). For lunch, they have a great chilled Cucumber Gazpacho soup ($5.25 for a cup and $6.50 for a bowl) and an Egg Salad Sandwich ($6.50 for a half and $10.50 for a whole) made with local eggs, celery, onion, capers, herbs, mayo, dijon, and vinegar served on a seeded sourdough.
Taste
634 Main St #3 in East Aurora // tasteofea.com
Updated Hours: Monday-Friday 7am-9pm, Saturday 8am-9pm, Sunday 8am-7pm
When you’re weaving in and out of the Main Street shops, fuel is a necessity. Look for the cute coffee cup decorating the outside of this cozy café. Grab a Vidler on the Roof sandwich ($10.95) with roasted red peppers, onions, spinach, asiago and feta cheese, and drizzled with balsamic vinaigrette to go with the ET mocha (stands for Exquisite Taste aka their old name – who knew!). The ET mocha ($3.80-$4.50) is a secret recipe that’s super creamy and chocolaty with a little coffee in it. If you need an extra kick, get the Mudslide ($4-$4.75), the ET mocha with a shot of espresso.
The Grange Community Kitchen
22 Main Street, Hamburg, NY 14075 // grangecommunitykitchen.com
Updated Hours: Monday Closed, Tuesday 4:30pm – 9pm, Wednesday & Thursday 7:30am-2:30pm; 4:30pm-9pm, Friday & Saturday 7:30am-2:30pm; 4:30pm-10pm, Sunday 8am-2:30pm
Our of our favorite stops for food at breakfast, lunch, or dinner is also a great spot to stop for coffee. This restaurant (quick serve by day, table service by night) offers coffee using beans roasted right here in Buffalo by Public Espresso. While the coffee selection isn’t exactly extensive, they do what they do very well. Get a hot ($2.50) or cold ($3.50) brew, Cafe Au Lait ($3.25), a Vanilla Steamer ($3.50), a french press ($5 – $7.50), or pour over ($3). They also have some team options that we’re willing to be you’ll be into and a variety of pastries made in-house and seasonal breakfast sandwiches that are to. die. for.
Comfort Zone Cafe
17 Main St, Hamburg, NY 14075 // comfortzonecafe.com
Hours: Monday – Thursday: 8am – 10pm, Friday & Saturday: 8am: – 11pm, Sunday: 9am – 9pm
This small cafe gives off small town coffee shop vibes. They have an extensive menu and an eclectic variety of flavors and types of each item they serve from beverages to food. Grab coffee, tea, sandwiches, etc. The soup is always a good choice here!
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