Best Early-Morning Coffee Shops in Buffalo

Downtown, Buffalo

Buffalo's coffee veteran roasting small batches on a custom drum roaster for over 30 years, with an attached flagship café.

Downtown, Buffalo

Female-owned roastery crafting small-batch roasts in a downtown office tower with all-day breakfast and specialty drinks.

Kenmore, Buffalo

Neighborhood coffee shop serving espresso drinks, smoothies, and baked goods in a welcoming space on Delaware Avenue.

Downtown, Buffalo

Downtown roastery-cafe serving their own locally roasted beans from a tiny espresso bar with views overlooking Genesee Street.

Downtown Lockport, Buffalo

Canal-side coffee stop in Lockport serving espresso drinks and fresh pastries in a friendly neighborhood setting.

Snyder, Buffalo

Buffalo's 30-year roaster runs a custom drum roaster in small batches, with house blends and single origins brewed on-site.

Lackawanna, Buffalo

Yemeni coffee house celebrating traditional coffee culture with house-roasted beans, alongside specialty chai and Middle Eastern-inspired pastries.

First Ward, Buffalo

Plant-based café in the Old First Ward serving espresso, batch brew, and specialty drinks with a sustainability-first approach.

South Ellicott, Buffalo

Female-owned roastery serving small-batch, in-house roasted coffee with traditional and contemporary brewing options.

Williamsville, Buffalo

Authentic Yemeni single-origin coffee sourced directly from Haraz farms, roasted to showcase centuries-old terroir.