The fall season and coffee are some of my favorite things in the world. I take pride in my relaxing trips to local coffee shops and filling my coffee highlight on Instagram. If you’re anything like me and always on the search for new coffee spots, I’ve got you covered this fall for aesthetically adorable cafés right here in WNY.
In no particular order, here are some of my favorite coffee shops and cafés in Buffalo, NY! Try one out today!
- Overwinter coffee
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This is definitely a go-to for me. A cozy comfortable spot for a study session or a catch-up with a friend. A pro tip is to check their Instagram frequently for secret menu items :) There are three locations for your convenience in Williamsville, Elmwood Village, and Genesse St.
Fall drink recommendation: Butterscotch Mocha
- Tipico coffee
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The renowned café and roastery are located on Elmwood Avenue. Beautiful wall art beside the building greets you as you enter the café. The spot is also nearby local boutiques for your leisure to walk around and shop.
Fall drink recommendation: Maple Bun Latte
- craft coffee house
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This coffee house is located in Lockport, and serves both great coffee and food! The vast menu offers many options to choose from both drinks and food.
Fall drink recommendation: Salted Maple Latte
- public espresso + coffee
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Located in Hotel Lafayette in downtown Buffalo, this chic coffee roastery serves the cutest donuts you can pair with your coffee for the day. The interior seating also works for a sweet Instagram post ;)
Fall drink & donut recommendation: Pumpkin Spice Latte & Cinnamon Sugar Donut
- undergrounds coffee house & roastery
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There are two locations of Undergrounds: Old First Ward (original location) and Downtown Seneca One Tower. This coffee shop was built on a shutdown funeral home; the 100% female-owned café works to honor and appreciate how cultures and places around the globe celebrate life even in death.
Fall drink recommendation: Salted Caramel Dark Chocolate Hot Chocolate
- jam parkside
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This cute Lil café is located right in front of the Buffalo Zoo on Parkside Ave. JAM also serves fresh daily pastries baked in-house.
Fall drink recommendation: Fall Harvest Latte
- remedy house
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Remedy house is located in Buffalo’s Five Points neighborhood and serves coffee, beverages as well as food items.
Fall drink recommendation: Caramel Apple Chai Latte
- bean bastard coffee
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Located on Elmwood Ave, this edgy independent coffee roaster serves some tasty coffee! The dark interior and skull decor add to the theme of this cool café.
Fall drink recommendation: Iced French Toast Latte
- wonder coffeehouse
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This adorable coffee shop located on Ganson St welcomes guests with both coffee and waffles. The waffles come in different variations, from waffles with avocado and fried egg (Millennial Fuel) to classic sweeter waffles with Nutella and fruit toppings. So yummy!
Fall drink & waffle recommendation: Hot Cider & Apple Crisp Waffle
- toasted
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TOASTED by The Buffalo Beauty Foodie is located in Clarence. If you want some aesthetically pleasing Instagramable toast to pair with your coffee dose of the day, this is the place to go!
Fall drink & toast recommendation: Maple Latte & Apple of My Eye Toast