Highest-rated cafes in Buffalo, according to Yelp
From the first coffee houses in the Ottoman Empire to Boston's 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 Enlightenment, cafes would regularly entertain the likes of Voltaire, Rousseau, Benjamin Franklin, 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 empire, tea became a British loyalist's drink, and coffee became a popular substitute. Unsurprisingly, Boston's London Coffee House opened in 1689, was soon renamed the American Coffee House. Later on in Philadelphia, Merchant Coffee House, also known as the City Tavern, would host the likes of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and Paul Revere, as well as witness an early reading of the Declaration of Independence.
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, as well as one of the first to use a La Pavoni espresso machine. 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 part of our personal landmarks, so where have others gone to find their refuge or perhaps their perfect dose of caffeine? Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated cafes in Buffalo using data from Yelp. Rankings factor in the average rating and number of reviews. Keep reading to see if your favorite spot made the list.
#20. Tim Horton's
- Rating: 2.0/5 (11 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 647 Bailey Ave Buffalo, NY 14206
- Categories: Fast Food, Cafes, Sandwiches
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#19. Consumer's Pub at the Park
- Rating: 2.5/5 (15 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 275 Washington St Coca Cola Field Buffalo, NY 14203
- Categories: American (Traditional), Bars, Cafes
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#18. Bagel Jay's
- Rating: 3.0/5 (145 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 2130 Delaware Ave Marshall's Plaza Buffalo, NY 14216
- Categories: Bagels, Bakeries, Cafes
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#17. Courtyard Restaurant
- Rating: 3.5/5 (23 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 127 Franklin St Buffalo, NY 14202
- Categories: Greek, Cafes, Diners
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#16. Caffe Aroma
- Rating: 3.5/5 (157 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 957 Elmwood Ave Buffalo, NY 14222
- Categories: Cafes, Modern European
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#15. Jake's Café
- Rating: 3.5/5 (21 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 250 Delaware Ave Buffalo, NY 14202
- Categories: Juice Bars & Smoothies, American (Traditional), Cafes
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#14. Em Tea Coffeecup Cafe
- Rating: 4.0/5 (11 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 80 Oakgrove Ave Buffalo, NY 14208
- Categories: Cafes
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#13. Wegmans Market Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (22 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 601 Amherst St Buffalo, NY 14207
- Categories: Cafes, Delis
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#12. Hertel Bakery & Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (14 reviews)
- Address: 1150 Hertel Ave Buffalo, NY 14216
- Categories: Cafes
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#11. Public Espresso + Coffee
- Rating: 4.5/5 (305 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 391 Washington St Buffalo, NY 14203
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bakeries, Cafes
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#10. The Garage Bar And Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (157 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 1127 Hertel Ave Buffalo, NY 14216
- Categories: Cafes, Lounges, Breakfast & Brunch
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#9. Five Points Bakery
- Rating: 4.5/5 (368 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 44 Brayton St Buffalo, NY 14213
- Categories: Bakeries, Cafes, Breakfast & Brunch
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#8. Breadhive Bakery & Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (283 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 402 Connecticut St Buffalo, NY 14213
- Categories: Cafes, Bakeries, Sandwiches
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#7. Owl Eyes Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (14 reviews)
- Address: 162 Allen St Buffalo, NY 14201
- Categories: Cafes, Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
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#6. Rooster's Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (43 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 93 Ridge Rd Buffalo, NY 14218
- Categories: Cafes
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#5. City Fare Cafe + Catering
- Rating: 4.5/5 (26 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 483 Main St Buffalo, NY 14203
- Categories: Cafes, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
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#4. Moriarty Meats Café Bar
- Rating: 5.0/5 (15 reviews)
- Address: 1652 Elmwood Ave Buffalo, NY 14207
- Categories: Cafes, Tapas/Small Plates
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#3. Buffalo Barrel + Brine
- Rating: 5.0/5 (29 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 155 Chandler St Ste 3 Buffalo, NY 14207
- Categories: Cafes, Cocktail Bars, Hot Dogs
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#2. Buckminster's Cat Cafe
- Rating: 5.0/5 (33 reviews)
- Address: 577 Niagara St Buffalo, NY 14201
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Pet Adoption, Cafes
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#1. Socotra Café
- Rating: 5.0/5 (23 reviews)
- Address: 671 Ridge Rd Lackawanna, NY 14218
- Categories: Cafes, Coffee & Tea
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