Highest-rated cafes in the Buffalo area by diners

From the first coffee houses in the Ottoman Empire to Boston's famed London Coffee House, cafes have always been an egalitarian place to gather, sip, and share ideas, many of which have changed the world.

During the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries, cafes regularly entertained the likes of Voltaire, Rousseau, Thomas Jefferson, and Isaac Newton. Later, Simone de Beauvoir and Jean-Paul Sartre would spend hours in cafes, pondering their works and holding court alongside other intellectuals.

Needless to say, coffee and cafes beget some revolutionary ideas; sipping a cup may even be a political act. When settlers dumped tea into the Boston Harbor to send a message to the British in 1773, tea became a British loyalist's drink, and coffee became a popular substitute.

Boston's London Coffee House, which had opened nearly 85 years earlier, was soon renamed the American Coffee House. Meanwhile, in Philadelphia, Merchants' Coffee House hosted the likes of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and Paul Revere.

Many other coffee shops steeped in history abound in the United States, including New York City's Caffe Reggio. Founded in 1927, it was the first to serve cappuccino in the country. New Orleans' Cafe du Monde, founded in 1862, is a fixture in the French Quarter for its coffee and beignets.

Whether it's for a cup of Joe, a heady conversation, or simply a place to start the day, cafes have become landmarks of our daily lives. But where's the best one to find refuge and that perfect caffeinated cup near you?

Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated cafes in the Buffalo area based on diners' reviews on Yelp as of February 2025. Cafes with at least 20 reviews tagged as "coffee" on Yelp within a 10-kilometer radius of Buffalo were included. As a result, some cafes featured may primarily serve other items besides coffee and tea. Also, in an effort to highlight independent businesses and local chains, those with more than 25 locations nationally, based on the Yelp data, were not included.

Keep reading to see if your favorite cafe made the list!

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#28. Spot Coffee

- Rating: 3.7/5 (56 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1 Delaware Road Kenmore, New York
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#27. SPoT Coffee

- Rating: 3.7/5 (128 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1406 Hertel Ave. Buffalo, New York
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Desserts, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#26. Hearth + Press

- Rating: 3.8/5 (140 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 665 Main St. Buffalo, New York
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Pizza, Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#25. White Rabbit Dessert Experience

- Rating: 3.9/5 (209 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1750 Niagara Falls Blvd. Tonawanda, New York
- Categories: Desserts, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp

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#24. Public Espresso

- Rating: 3.9/5 (59 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2178 Seneca St. Buffalo, New York
- Categories: Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp

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#23. Tea Leaf Cafe

- Rating: 4.0/5 (289 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4224 Maple Road Ste 124 Amherst, New York
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bubble Tea, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp

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#22. Break'n Eggs Crêperie Express

- Rating: 4.1/5 (136 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1280 Sweet Home Road Ste 104 Amherst, New York
- Categories: Creperies, Breakfast & Brunch, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp

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#21. Union Family Restaurant

- Rating: 4.2/5 (50 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1747 Union Road West Seneca, New York
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#20. Alethea's Chocolates

- Rating: 4.2/5 (101 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8301 Main St. Williamsville, New York
- Categories: Desserts, Chocolatiers & Shops, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp

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#19. Churn Soft Serve

- Rating: 4.3/5 (221 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1501 Hertel Ave. Buffalo, New York
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
- Read more on Yelp

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#18. Public Espresso + Coffee

- Rating: 4.3/5 (339 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 391 Washington St. Buffalo, New York
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bakeries, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp

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#17. Fairy Cakes Cupcakery

- Rating: 4.3/5 (105 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 289 Parkside Ave. Buffalo, New York
- Categories: Bakeries, Coffee & Tea, Cupcakes
- Read more on Yelp

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#16. Tipico Coffee & Cafe

- Rating: 4.4/5 (57 reviews)
- Address: 1084 Elmwood Ave. Buffalo, New York
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Coffee Roasteries, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#15. Jam Parkside

- Rating: 4.4/5 (61 reviews)
- Address: 301 Parkside Ave. Buffalo, New York
- Categories: Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp

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#14. Wonder Coffeehouse

- Rating: 4.4/5 (131 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 323 Ganson St. Buffalo, New York
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Waffles
- Read more on Yelp

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#13. Famous Doughnuts

- Rating: 4.4/5 (70 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3043 Main St. Buffalo, New York
- Categories: Donuts, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp

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#12. Penny's Coffee Shop

- Rating: 4.4/5 (57 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 916 Main St. Buffalo, New York
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Desserts, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#11. Donut Kraze

- Rating: 4.4/5 (153 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 129 Main St. Tonawanda, New York
- Categories: Donuts, Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#10. Platter's Chocolate Factory

- Rating: 4.5/5 (175 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 908 Niagara Falls Blvd. North Tonawanda, New York
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Chocolatiers & Shops, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp

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#9. Remedy House

- Rating: 4.5/5 (160 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 429 Rhode Island St. Buffalo, New York
- Categories: Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp

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#8. Jack's Corner Cafe

- Rating: 4.5/5 (60 reviews)
- Address: 111 Genesee St. Buffalo, New York
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#7. Miller's Thumb Bakery & Cafe

- Rating: 4.6/5 (73 reviews)
- Address: 258 Highland Ave. Tonawanda, New York
- Categories: Bakeries, Coffee & Tea, Bagels
- Read more on Yelp

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#6. Overwinter Coffee

- Rating: 4.7/5 (90 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 9 Genesee St. Buffalo, New York
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Coffee Roasteries
- Read more on Yelp

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#5. Coffee And Stone Cafe

- Rating: 4.7/5 (110 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 54 Webster St. North Tonawanda, New York
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#4. Dog Ears Cafe & Bookstore

- Rating: 4.7/5 (92 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 688 Abbott Road Buffalo, New York
- Categories: Bookstores, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp

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#3. overwinter coffee

- Rating: 4.8/5 (73 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5548 Main St. Williamsville, New York
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Coffee Roasteries
- Read more on Yelp

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#2. Raha Coffee House

- Rating: 4.8/5 (50 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 370 Amherst St. Buffalo, New York
- Categories: Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp

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#1. Buckminster's Cat Cafe

- Rating: 4.9/5 (59 reviews)
- Address: 577 Niagara St. Buffalo, New York
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Pet Adoption, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp

This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Rasha Aly and Carren Jao, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 313 metros.