5 Not-So-Typical Cafes Hidden in WNY

Have you ever wandered into a place only to discover it wasn’t what you expected, but in the *best* way? It’s this list. While we love the traditional coffee shop model, we also know it’s fun to come across places that do things a little differently. You’ll find that these 5 coffee shops below take your average cup of coffee to not-so-average places. Pro tip: These places would make the perfect daytime date spot. (The more you know.)

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1. Café des Arts

5 E Main St, Springville 14141 / More info

Art’s Cafe does much more than just serve a great cup of coffee. In their Springville space, you will also find a connected arts workshop, a performance hall, a fully accessible green roof and artist residencies. Take a bite, drink and explore!

2. Pure.roots

180 Buffalo Street, Hamburg 14075 / More information

Pure.Roots was designed for plant parents and coffee connoisseurs. Located in Hamburg Village, Pure.Roots offers a variety of quality drinks and dishes made with natural and organic ingredients, while offering guests the opportunity to browse their greenery to find a new little plant baby to bring home. the House. Earn. Earn.

3. Fitz Books and Waffles

431 Ellicott Street, Buffalo 14203 / More information

What’s better with a cup of coffee than a good book and a hot waffle fresh off the press? (This is a rhetorical question). At Fitz Books & Waffles, you’ll find a variety of books, Liege waffles and coffee drinks, as well as a connected gallery and patio area.

4. Ray and Dagger Co.

1434 Hertel Avenue, Buffalo 14216 / More information

You may know Spoke & Dagger for their cycling gear (hence the name), but what you may not know is that they recently added a coffee element to their store. Expanding into the neighboring space, Spoke & Dagger offers a menu filled with coffee concoctions as well as a few pastries.

5. Dog Ears Bookstore and Cafe

688 Abbott Road, Buffalo 14220 / More information

Similar to Fitz, Dog Ears also combines the bookstore and cafe experience. There you will find both new books and classics from yesteryear, varied in terms of audience and genre, as well as an extensive cafe menu with hot and iced drinks, sandwiches, wraps, salads and much more. Moreover. Find a good book and make yourself comfortable!

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