Have been here a few times, the most recent being today in support of their pancake breakfast for Niagara County MHA. The atmosphere is very clean, it's well decorated with a vintage feel and items, and the building is beautiful. The drinks were very good. We got coffee, a caramel latte and a salted caramel apple iced latte. Food was also delicious and not over complicated. Simple and good is what I want for a breakfast. Everything was reasonably priced. They had a case full of vegan baked goods with many gluten free options. I was surprised that they were all vegan as they looked great (and honestly when I typically see vegan desserts they mostly look just okay). My mom got a brownie to go and said it was very good. Service was also good. Everyone was friendly and helpful. read more

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Good macchiato. Also appreciated that I could order half a panini. It was good too! Fast, friendly service and fairly priced. Will be back for sure. read more

Alternative Grounds Caffe - Caramel Macchiato - Cafes Near Me - Middleport, New York

A gorgeous little coffee shop/ cafe that stayed open an extra hour to provide photo opps and coffee during a friends wedding. I had an awesome Apple Pie Latte and we got delish cinnamon roll muffins to eat later. Which we already sampled, obviously. Little free library out front, added bonus to the vibes. read more

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hands down the best small restaurant you could ever eat at. so cutely decorated and staff is so nice. drinks and food are all reasonably priced! thank you cathy for helping out with sahvanah and torrees baby shower!! read more

They have good breakfast choices - from bagels with a variety of toppings to hearty breakfast sandwiches. They also brew a decent cup of coffee read more

My favorite caffe of all time. The service is always wonderful. The food is great. And the drinks are always made perfectly. Not to mention the tables are big and there's a little reading corner with couches. read more

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This is a Charmingly cozy café, set in a historic building, with friendly service. Generous tasty portions, and unique homemade baked goods are its claim to fame. As I savored my wise choice of the steak & cheese hoagie, the tantalizing smell of bacon urged me to order more. It's a shame the limited space in my stomach had to veto that desire. The grilled cheese and tomato soup choice was traditional comfort food at its best, my daughter enjoyed it. My husband spiced it up with a chipotle chicken wrap and said it was great. But the cookies for dessert were the star of the show for me. Warm, chewy, and absolutely delicious. We had to get more to take home! read more

Alternative Grounds Caffe - Baked goods - Cafes Near Me - Middleport, New York

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Oh my yum! I had the French toast breakfast sandwich with sausage. It was so good! The place is super cute and has a lot of seating. I came here with a group of people for breakfast. The guy at the cashier was super nice. It's a little pricey, but, I would definitely go back. I took one star off as the menu is difficult to read because of the font. There is something for everyone on the menu for sure. read more

The first time I stopped in here, my friend and I happened to show up (unknowingly) 7 minutes before closing; we were greeted by friendly faces happy to serve us. Yes, since they were still open this shouldn't be a big deal, but I've definitely been to places where they either closed early or were less than happy to see you walk in so close to closing time. I didn't want to leave a review on just this experience, so I waited until we visited again about a week ago. We had a group of 4 people who got food and drinks. Everyone was pleased with their orders, which included avocado toast, a roast beef sandwich and a white chocolate latte. I had a steak breakfast wrap loaded with steak, veggies, eggs and Gouda cheese. It was so good! I also had a hazelnut caramel frappe which was not too sweet and quite tasty. The restaurant (bathroom included) was nicely decorated and clean. I will definitely be back! I also noticed they have a decent amount of vegan options and had old coffee grounds and egg shells for people to take for their compost... This is something that I have never seen before and it is awesome to reduce waste and help others out! read more

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Always a delicious experience. Fresh homemade sandwich's salads and desserts that are HUGE! Very cute vintage building decor inside and out. read more

Stopped in for some breakfast- what a great place!!! Everyone was pleasant and helpful, and the caffe is decorated very cute and was clean and inviting! We ordered two breakfast sandwiches, a scone and an iced coffee to stay- we were served with our food in a timely manner and enjoyed all of it! Would recommend if you live close or are traveling in by- read more

Delicious food, perfect lattes and desserts to die for. This is a wonderful caffe with pleasant staff and an old town feel!

So many great things about this place! The food, the people, the draw to all that is love and light. My favorite is an egg wrap, then everything in the dessert case! read more

Hands down best place to eat in middleport. I have been coming here weekly nice middle school and now as a senior in high school I have said several times my college town needs a place similar to alternatives. The food is great, the service is great, the decorations make you feel like you're at home. I absolutely love this place and will never stop coming! read more

Stopped on my way through to grab a coffee and was very pleasantly surprised buy how beautiful the interior is and how affordable drinks are! I grabbed a skinny caramel macchiato-- which was tasty! I'll be back for sure read more

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Famiky of 4 stopped by this gem while biking the Erie Cana path, we left impressed on so many levels. Great variety of unique options for breakfast & lunch, kids had a French toast sandwich with eggs & the options of meat, fresh bagel with egg, cheese & ha,m, wife had a yogurt bowl full of blieberries, strawberries, granola, i had a breakfast bowl with some of the best shredded homefires ion the bottom, eggs, my choice of vegetable, cheese & bacon & toast. ,The person at the counter was very helpful, and personable as she informed me that i could have soy milk, oat milk or coconut milk added instead of milk to my fresh, excellent coffee. Carnivores, omnivores, vegetarians & vegans will be satisfied with the variety of options in this charming large space decorated decorated with care. Amazed that a small town is lucky enough to have a cafe that any big city would be happy to have & would charge 2 to 3 times as much as Alternate Grounds does. Wish we lived closer than 3 hours, as we would stop by a few times a week. read more

Man I went to a wedding at which Ian made the cake. It was a lemon raspberry cake and oh boy let me tell you, I have never tasted such a delicious wedding cake. The lemon cake was so subtly dense, with a perfect combination of flavoring and texture. As for the cream, it was so flavorful and smooth, it almost melts in your mouth bursting with flavor. Now once you mix that burst of flavor with the subtly dense cake, that's when you find out what a heavenly wedding cake tastes like. read more

Alternative Grounds Caffe - Best cake - Cafes Near Me - Middleport, New York

i never write reviews but this place is AMAZING. great food, great drinks, great atmosphere. definitely my go-to from now on!

Great lunch spot with a dedicated vegan menu. The vegan portabella panini was delicious as was the chocolate chip cookie (most of the bakery items are vegan too!!). read more

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Everything is good. They use quality ingredients and you can taste the difference. Service is great and everyone is friendly. Their entire menu is good but their breakfast burritos are unreal! read more

Coffee is perfect, sandwiches are super yummy and the entire decor has been very tastefully done. Tons of history in the building and they have additional rooms for larger groups (reunion, anniversary, etc). Owner gave me a quick tour and they also do weddings with a photography studio right next door. The young ladies next to me also gave a big thumbs up on their smoothies. read more

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Great little spot for lunch in Middleport. Not as pretentious as scripts in Lockport but same idea. Really good food and innovative combinations made for a great lunch. Good portions for the price and all around wholesome food. Any tea options can be made freshly iced which was nice. Really good bakery treats too. Prepare to wait a little bit, everything is made to order so even take out takes some time. read more

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Awesome food and cafe and the service is top notch. Try it, you won't regret it. The owner actually made sure our brunch was good and that we were all satisfied. read more

The absolute best frozen latte I've had. Yummy blueberry lemon scone. Definitely baked fresh. Super friendly and hospitable. Worth a stop off the Erie Canal bike trail! read more

I stumbled upon this gem because it was recommended by a friend. It is very easy to walk right by and not even realize it's there. It appears they recently renovated and upgraded their interior decorating. It's a relatively large coffee shop with some tables and chairs, a few booths and couches. There is a second area that is currently under rennovation, but once it's done this place will be huge! It has a very classy vibe and the staff is super friendly. I'm usually hesitent to try places like this because of snobby staff/patrons but this place was so welcoming! Good vibes! I ordered a small coffee with a shot of espresso. The menu says coffee is only for those dining in, but my barista provided it in a Togo cup without hesitation. My total was $2.27 which was much less expensive than my usual Starbucks bill. I was pleased. I have not tasted the food yet, but I've heard great things. They have a small selection of wraps, sandwiches and smoothies. I'll definitely have to stop back in for lunch one day read more

This is a fabulous coffee shop in Middleport. The inside is all new - leather furniture, hardwood floors, murals, glass encased coffee beans on the counter tops - in short, a very relaxing and upscale spot. The food is great - wraps, paninis, soups, smoothies, breakfast sandwiches not to mention their cookies, ice cream and desserts. But I forgot the endless tea selection and of course, the premier coffee. I visit there daily for my cup of Jamacian Me Crazy, and frequently have lunch there. The upstairs banquet room is great for parties too - the same warm and beautifully decorated atmosphere and we have used the Wii up there for parties too - lots of fun. And now that they have their liquor license, probably even more fun. Love the place. read more

A nice little coffee shop, accommodating to bicycle bums like we were when we traveled through. The coffee was a hair on the expensive side for plain old dark roast. The treats looked good, but I didn't have any. Good service. How they spell café is up to them. read more

Excellent cafe! The atmosphere is classy and open-feeling. They have a great food selection - particularly recommend the gyro wrap and the reuben sandwich. The wall menu is a little confusing because it's spread out so don't miss some of the more exciting options just because all the sandwiches aren't together :) The coffee is good, and they have a selection of sweet and teas and things by the counter. Typically nice and quiet, the food can sometimes take a little while to come out so just relax with your Java. read more

Super good small town cafe. Plenty of vegan and gluten free options. Personally I love their buffalo chicken salad. Best I've ever had period. They put some creamy buffalo sauce on the chicken it's to die for. I don't even use the side blue cheese usually which is also to die for. read more

I seem to be in Middleport on Sunday wishing this place was open. I would see it and peek in the window. I finally got to go for lunch. It is very cute and comfy on the inside. Tables for eating, couches around a fire place for sitting and chatting. When we walked in for lunch they didn't seem too busy and that surprised me. We ordered our lunch and sat down at a table. My friend and I loved looking around at the decor and in the bakery case. Our lunch was delicious, large portions at a reasonable price. Neither of us drink coffee so I can't comment on that. We did take some sweets to go and those were wonderful. I returned on a second visit with my husband for smoothies.... YUM! Hopefully they will stay open a long long time because Middleport needs this place. read more

I live in East Amherst but work near Alternative Grounds. I have never been disappointed - the food and service is top notch. I typically take my staff for lunch at the beginning of every school year but with COVID, we did boxed lunches today. Once again, excellent! This is THE place to stop and grab a delicious lunch. read more

Stopped here after a long bike ride on the Erie Canal. My husband had raved about this place but this was my first visit. I had a shaken ice tea with lemon. How could this be so much better than a regular iced tea???? We also shared a panini - the house special. Grilled zucchini, squash, tomatoes and onions with pesto and provolone (I think). It was served piping hot, had a delicious crispness to it from the panini press and just the right combination of flavors. Do yourself a favor if you're in Middleport and stop in for a treat. You'll be glad you did. read more

Great find for breakfast while cruising the Erie Canal. Service was friendly and prompt. Very cute decor with window bar stools, upholstered chairs and booths with benches. Food was delicious and had some special offerings. We had the French Toast breakfast sandwich. It was great. read more

Nice quaint place in Middleport NY. Right off of the canal, the small town artisan coffee shop is an experience. I had their chili and smoked salmon, bacon, tomato, dill cream cheese, grilled panini sandwich. The chili wasn't great. The grilled panini was decent. The coffee was spot on, and the pastries are very good. They should stick to that I feel. Cool interior, and free wifi. This is the best Middleport has going for them. Worth a look, enjoy! read more

Awesome! They have remodeled and expanded! Great food and drinks. Cozy atmosphere. Coffee house/cafe vibe. Great hidden gem!

We had a baby shower at Alternative Grounds Caffe this weekend. Everything about it was absolutely perfect. The staff were amazing and easy to work with. The food was amazing and the venue was gorgeous. I would love to have any future events there. read more

Great local coffee shop in the heart of Middleport. I'm not a tea or coffee drinker but there is a great selection. Wraps and sandwiches are wonderful and there is no skimping on portion sizes. Good desserts and ice cream too. read more