I got take out here and ended up ordering the chicken finger sub, the stuffed banana peppers (cheese), and a fish wrap. My boyfriend and I both agree this is now our #1 stop if we are ordering chicken finger subs. The chicken has a fresh layer of breading on it and was cooked perfectly. The stuffed peppers were perfect! I definitely have to check this place out on the inside, but two thumbs up for their take-out! read more

Great food and in a nice area. Took a little long to get our food but was well worth the wait. The waitress was kinda and there menu is original. read more

As I strolled down Allen, I pondered my place in the universe, man's inhumanity towards man and how little I wanted to pay $22 for a burger and a beer. At that moment a quiet voice, with an ever so subtle Swedish accent, spoke to me with clarity. The words that were spoken to my ears alone guided me to the oasis that is Cafe 59. While many eateries are known for their specials, their regulars, and the atmosphere created by post work drinking disguised as gastronomic exploration, Cafe 59 stands alone for one simple reason.....the best ice water in town. I know what you're thinking, everyone says they have great ice water. But Cafe 59 never fails in delivering that perfect combination of hydrogen and oxygen molecules, served in a glass that is so clean one can barely believe it has been used before. I would be perfectly satisfied if this dream in a glass was presented to me as is, but Cafe 59 takes it to another level unknown to all but the most observant of lovers of aqua. A perfectly folded and almost geometrically perfect napkin sits beneath this masterpiece. As if that wasn't enough, a straw is placed in the glass with the top end still covered in it's paper sheath. If I didn't know any better I would have thought I was in New York City, with all the flash of this presentation. As it turns out they also serve beer, liquor and food, though I can't imagine why. While you're sipping your nearly perfect combination of water and ice, sans citrus fruit (why mask the flavor) don't forget to ask Jeff to show you his wolf socks. read more

Diversity Great menu. Delicious food. Chill employees. Excellent service. Inexpensive tasty beers. This place rocks! Only ashamed I didn't visit sooner, like when it opened. read more

Wow, so many places to eat in WNY and we decided to try this Cafe 59. Unfortunately, we weren't able to try the food. We sat down at a table for a few minutes and then decided to go up to the bar to ask if they had table service or would we order at the bar. He gave us menus and said we had servers. Went back to my table and looked over the menu and picked out what we wanted to eat and drink. We also had lots of time to look on Yelp for a new restaurant. This place was not busy at all and absolutely no excuses for us to wait 15-20 minutes and wondering if this place even wanted our business. We ended up walking down the street to Colter Bay where we had wonderful service and with friendly staff. Can't wait to go back to Colter Bay! read more

This place was fantastic! Our server was very attentive, and the food was delicious! We started out with the hummus, nice and garlicky! Homemade focaccia was soft with a sweetness....my friend had the roast beef on weck. She said the beef was extremely tender, I had the Moroccan spiced chick peas! Out of this world....we will be back! read more

Absolutely love this place. Had lunch here a few days ago. Great place on Allen. Nice change from the other bars on the street. Great service and amazing food. Can't wait to go back. Nice local beers and great bottle selection. Prices are great. Nothing really more than 10 bucks. If you get a chance go check out this place. Great staff and kick ass fried chicken. read more

Tried it out for lunch before a meeting and were very happy. Great soup and sandwich for a reasonable price. Would come back and order again without question. read more

Food is super good! We ordered takeout so not sure how the ambiance/service is, but as vegetarians, the menu had lots of options for us. Would definitely recommend! read more

I was pleasantly surprised with Cafe 59. I ended up here after an explore Buffalo tour. From the looks of it I wasn't really expecting much. Once seated and looking over the menu I realized I underestimated this place. They had so much to choose from! There was an incredible amount of vegan/vegetarian options. Our server gave us hot fresh bread with an olive oil dip. The bread was the most amazing bread I've ever had. I ordered a lemonade and an eggplant artichoke sandwich. The sandwich was really big! All the food was so good. I will for sure come back here. read more

Amazing. Full menu. Exceeded my expectations. Service was great, very friendly. This place is perfect for lunch with a group or even solo. Food came our fairly quick. I recommend this place to everyone. Quality Buffalo business! read more

We stopped by after a hike. We had our dog and they welcomed him too. He even got his own water dish. The food took awhile to come out considering it wasn't very busy. We ordered the hummus as an appetizer which was great. We each got the chicken finger sub which was good. I was hoping for the sesame roll I have seen there but it was a plain roll. We would definitely go back and try some other items. read more

Called in a quick sandwich for pick up - turkey burgundy, it was delicious! Guy on the phone said a few minutes, took literally that. Sandwich was great, and only $9! First time there, but if that was a barometer for future visits, I'll definitely be back! read more

Visited this place three times this week while on business here in town. One of the best Cafes I have ever been to. The food was delicious. I ordered jalapeño, fresh tomatoes and bean soup with salad the first visit. It was the best soup ever. The black bean burger and spicy chick peas were other two items that were awesome. Nice ambience and great service. Definitely will go back when in town again. read more

Cafe 59 - Spicy chick peas with Salad. - Bars Near Me - Buffalo, New York

From the House Meatballs, soup, burger.... great neighborhood spot for a meal and drinks

We had time to kill before heading out to the airport so we decided to have a leisurely lunch. They have a large selection of craft beers and I tried two different Gose beers. I never heard of polenta chicken wings so I gave it a try and wasn't disappointed. I ordered them with the hot sauce and loved this unique lunch. read more

So we decided on this cause I love steak Gorgonzola, we are from out of town, I had a Drink called a Betty it was delicious, we had the fried artichokes and they were ok, artichokes are a hard veg to bread and fry cause the breading can cake up. A little lime or salt in the breading would have made a difference. The Gargonzola steak was delicious and cooked perfectly. Hubby had the fish fry, the fries were chip shaped and fresh made and were so delectable. The lighting was a little dim but they are mostly bar. Waitress was nice and wished us a safe trip home. There are a lot of places we will try in Buffalo over the next 4 years while daughter is in school so not sure if we will go back soon but it's worth 4 stars. May pop in for more cocktails though when staying the night. read more

Came here while visiting a friend in Buffalo. The menu was awesome - creative and plenty of healthy and vegetarian options. Really interesting choices. Fresh, tasty and low key atmosphere. And it has a bar. We had the sangria special and it was amazing and very inexpensive. The server was a sweetheart and helpful. read more

Food is amazing, prices reasonable, friendly service, amazing art and music. The only thing that makes this 4 stars is the smelly weirdo asking me for change, bus fare, or a drink. read more

Cafe 59 - Cafe Salad! - Bars Near Me - Buffalo, New York

We ate here after visiting the Theodore Roosevelt house. It was a short walk down and we really loved the food here. The Reuben was amazing. I had the black bean burger and it was very tasty. A great little spot to have a bite to eat. read more

If you are looking for a low key friendly place for lunch, this is it. The chili is hearty and flavorful. The pulled pork slider is monstrous. Comfort food mania. You get your own water and condiments. No one is going to bother you if you linger for an hour or two. read more

This..Is A Great Restaurant In The Allentown Area Of Buffalo. I Have Been Here Many Times And Never Disappointed. Appetizers To Specials To Regular Entrees All Delicious! Last Time There Had Pickled Beets(Fermented Veggies Are Good For You!) And Eggplant Parm. EXCEPTIONAL! Fresh Eggplant And a Tasty Red Sauce With Al Dente Pasta. Wonderful! Also Have Had Their Fish Dishes..Highly recommend As They Are Also Fresh And Delicious. Go To This Place! read more

Hands down, Chris is the best chef in Buffalo. Don't let the name fool you in this area, its far from your average cafe. Homemade fresh food prepared daily with extra love. Great for everyone. Meat eaters, veggies, vegan, gluten free. I could go on and on... just go. Now. read more

Had a great quick lunch. Showed up 1130. It was empty. Filled up in 20min as we ate. We were in a hurry and had great meal in literally in 30min. I had spicy tuna wrap, friend had the club. He loved his. I was sweating, which was not adverse to me as I like spice. Pleasant staff. Good beer selection. Would return for sure. read more

Excellent establishment in Allentown.. Great service and great lunch and wine selection too!

This is one of my favorite lunch places. Their apple and Brie sandwich is perfect! Great atmosphere, relaxed and quiet. Highly recommend!

I really like Cafe 59! They have an eclectic menu with something for everyone. My meal was sooo tasty and our service was great. I would definitely go back again. While maybe not a top favorite for me in Buffalo, they're close read more

I have been to this restaurant a few times now. The first 2 experiences I had were very pleasant and I had no issues. The atmosphere was cozy and enjoyable, and the servers were nice. The most recent occurrence however, was not the same. I was there with 2 of my friends for dinner. I ordered a flat iron steak medium-well but it came out raw and cold. My server was very understanding and courteous about the situation and sent it back immediately. Once the situation was handled, I got my food back cooked and actually at least warm. A bit later, a man came over whom I assumed was a manager on duty asked about the mishap. I explained the situation and he actually had the nerve to say, "well maybe you ordered it wrong". Not only do you NEVER talk to customers that way, I had 2 people with me who also heard me order my steak the ONLY way I ever eat it, and that is medium-well. The manager then stared at me for a moment and said, "what do you want me to do about it?" I then followed up with, "well aren't you the manager? Are you asking me to make your decision for you?" Bottom line is, I will NEVER go to this place again after being spoken to like some sort of child. Instead of blaming your customers, why don't you try taking some responsibility for your mistakes and act like a grown up instead of blaming others. Don't forget, your customers keep your lights on. read more

One of favorite Allentown restaurants. The Food is fresh and flavorful. The Harvest Salad my go to if the special doesn't wow me. My guest had the Moroccan salad and she was delighted with it. Spicy cubed polenta on greens with a lightly spicy dressing. They had a falafel wrap as a special I really loved as well. read more

Went to dinner before Elton john last night severely disappointed asked where the savignon blanc was frm waitress forgot had to ask again had martini instead was very blah nothing fantastic ordered took over 45 min food was cold and flavorless waitress should stick to another career I forgot is not the the proper response to every question asked will not be bck read more

First off I'd like to say I love cafe 59 but sadly I have not had the best experience the past 2 times I've dined here. Went a couple months ago and there was hair in the oil to go with our bread.. still gave it another chance. Went back last night and got the Falafel burger and only ate half. Today I went to eat the other half for lunch, lifted the bun off to add some ketchup and there was hair mixed in with the feta on it.. I think I am done dining here as precaution (hats, hair pulled back, etc.) isn't being taken to prevent this happening. This also makes me wonder how clean the kitchen may be if they can't keep hair out of their food. read more

The chicken finger sub here is what all chicken finger subs across Western New York aspire to be. It is spectacular. Meatball bomber was pretty tasty too. Nice intimate dining room and super friendly staff. read more

Drinks and food were good. Service was sub par. Only one guy working. Took 33 min for them to take a food order. Forgot my soup. But I had several drinks in me at this point and forgot to mention it. All In All good food and drink but terrible service. read more

Wonderful food. Great staff. You need to eat here. The menu is varied and vegetarian is an option ... read more

Cafe 59 - Bars Near Me - Buffalo, New York

Cozy corner cafe with a very eclectic menu. I had found the Polenta "wings with creamy sriracha sauce to be quite tasty. They sported an excellent selection of bottled beers (especially for a small cafe) and a few good ones on tap. One caveat -- this cafe is perhaps not so good for larger groups. Stopped by on a Wednesday evening with a group of 8 and I think we overwhelmed their kitchen. While service was friendly, it was excruciatingly slow, taking 1-1/2 hours for our entrees to come out. During that time, we were presented with wave after wave of hot breadsticks to tide us over, but that really was too long to bear. read more

Best chicken finger sub in Buffalo! Bread and drinks are amazing too. Very reasonable prices too!

Solid 4.0-star Restaurant. I pass this place everyday on my way to work at RPCI and decided to stop by one afternoon after work to grab food. I got their Cafe 59 burger with pepper jack cheese which was fantastic. Since then, I have been back multiple times and each time I have been consistently impressed by food and service. Inside there is a bar as you enter with seating for diners on the right (small tables), to the right (separate room), and outside. Waiter was very attentive when I have been there and they serve a complimentary bread with olive oil. I highly recommend everyone to try this place at least once if they like traditional american fare. read more

We visited Cafe 59 during Restaurant Week and think this restaurant is superb. The place looks and feels like it's straight out of Greenwich Village and the food is excellent and fairly-priced (for instance soda costs just $1 per glass and refills are free). The bread and oil starter features a thick, multi-herb homemade bread and a mildly-spiced oil blend. The "Mozzarella Bites" appetizer ($7) features more than two dozen batter-fried mozzarella balls and is served with a silver-plated dish to hold the marinara sauce. The tortellini, which is slathered in a pumpkin and cheese sauce, offers a one-of-a-kind experience that's perfect for autumn. The "Oktoberfest Cake," made with cinnamon, raisins and other yummy ingredients lives up to its $5 / slice cost. Finally, the servers are smart, efficient and friendly without being intrusive. Cafe 59 is definitely worth a visit or two, or three, or more... read more

We love your menu and are excited to see your new menu coming out in 2016. We are always HAPPY with our orders. The staff is friendly and cares about their customers satisfaction. They are helpful with drink suggestions but not pushy . It's a fun chilled out kind of place with great food and conversations . We thank Andrew for being so darn nice! I love the view of the street especially when it rains or snows . It gives that real urban feel. Rediscover Allen street . read more

The food was good to start.but then as I got into th second hlf of my chicken finger sub there was a huge hair in it. I called the waiter over , who hasn't came to our table to even check to see how our food was.i was pretty mad, then as I'm telling the waiter about the hair in mine..my friend said "no way"... and there was a huge hair in his meatball sub too. Subs were great until I saw the hair. Will never be back here again and I would love to speak with the owner.. read more