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Best coffee shops in Buffalo

Our guide to specialty coffee in Buffalo: 5 verified shops, including Overwinter Coffee, Remedy House and Seven Hearts Coffee Co. Buffalo's specialty scene runs along Elmwood Avenue and out toward the Five Points and Old First Ward, a mix of shops roasting their own beans and cafes pouring carefully chosen craft roasters. It's a compact, neighborly group of independents.

5 verified shops · vetted, never pay-to-play

Verified means checked against our specialty criteria using each shop's own public information, not a visit. Last checked Jun 2026. How we choose

Buffalo's skyline and City Hall above autumn trees at Erie Basin Marina
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