8 New Coffee Shops to Try in WNY This Summer 2024

Looking for a great place to grab a bite to eat or have a drink without too many frills? A coffee shop is the way to go. For starters, it’s a quick option if you have other places to go. BUT, it’s also a great place if you have nowhere else to go and want to spend the whole day. Not to mention, the laid-back, cozy atmosphere makes it easy to meet up with friends, go on a quiet date, or just treat yourself. Needless to say, we love a good coffee shop.

If it’s been a while since you’ve set foot in a coffee shop outside of your usual spot, we’re here to be your personal GPS and guide you to new coffee shops worth checking out. Thank us later!

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1. Blue Eyed Baker All Day Cafe

636 E Fillmore Ave, East Aurora 14052 / More information

All-day coffee. That means we’re here all day. At Blue Eyed Baker’s new location, they offer breakfast and lunch all day, not to mention a rooftop patio and walking distance to all the nearby shops in East Aurora. We’re here for it (and you should be too). Their menu features options like brioche French toast, homemade croissants, burrata caprese salad, and your classic bacon, egg, and cheese.

2. Gypsy cuisine

5881 South Transit Rd, Lockport 14094 / More information

At Gypsy Kitchen, this whimsical spot specializes in piquing your curiosity with their seasonal menu options. Try one of their house flavors in a latte and their homemade buttermilk biscuit breakfast sandwich, among various other options during your visit!

3. Raha Cafe

370 Amherst St, Buffalo 14207 / More information

This cafe is rich in history, with its authentic Yemeni coffee and warm, community-oriented atmosphere. Try the traditional options here, like their Bee Bite pastry and refreshing Raha Dragun drink. Your taste buds will thank you.

4. The original tea room and café

392 Pearl St Unit 101, Buffalo 14202 / More information

Where are our tea lovers? The Original Tea House and Café is the place to be. Here you will find different teas from all over the world like Japanese matcha, Kashmiri kahwa and African rooibos chai, to name a few. Beyond tea, they also offer your traditional Americano, Cappuccino, Macchiato or Latte.

5. Cafe Sanaa

1207 Hertel Ave., Buffalo 14216 / More information

If you’re craving some internationally inspired options, Sanaa Cafe is another new spot focused on authentic Yemeni coffee. Here you’ll find a variety of traditional Yemeni drinks and pastries, including Adeni chai, pistachio cheesecake, and rose milk cake. Our sweet tooth calls us here ASAP!

6. Sylver’s house

300 Pearl St, Buffalo 14202 / More information

Offering breakfast and lunch options, Sylver’s Place focuses on “food for the soul,” as they say. On the menu, you’ll find comforting breakfast sandwiches and wraps as well as classic Southern favorites like shrimp and grits and baked mac and cheese. Mouth watering?

7. Pure.Roots Coffee

180 Buffalo Street, Hamburg 14075 / More information

Can we lend a hand with this plant-based cafe/shop business model? Awesome! But seriously, this place is super cute and offers a variety of healthy options like smoothie bowls and super bowls as well as BYO bowls.

8. Roux Soup Bar & Café

1300 Elmwood Ave, Buffalo 14213 / More information

It may be summer, but that doesn’t mean we’re missing out on a good soup. Roux Soup Bar & Café is located in the Burchfield Penney Art Center and offers a rotating selection of soups as well as salads and paninis for the perfect combo meal.

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