I was in the mood for pancakes, and was happy with my breakfast. The service was excellent. I sat at the counter by the window so I could watch the Metro Rail bring people downtown. Seems more like a diner than an e-cafe to me, but breakfast was fine either way. read more

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Great taste! Good price. I tried breakfast omelet, sandwich, wrap. All are very tasty. They are not open on weekends though.

I was looking for somewhere to grab a quick breakfast and this cafe was perfect . I walked in at the perfect time because I was the only one in there and got my food quickly. I just went with a basic sausage, egg and cheese on an English muffin and it was good. The menu is huge for breakfast but even bigger for lunch so there are options for everyone! read more

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Always a pleasure to order lunch takeout or to sit inside and watch the main st train view. Pretty cool spot with great eats nice servers and management. A little pricey but we are downtown. Should have like a loyalty program for us downtown workers lol.... Oh btw the Wednesday tomato soup and grilled cheese is bomb order early or they run out!! read more

E-Cafe - Tomato Soup and Grilled Cheese Sandwich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Buffalo, New York

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I've ordered a few more times. Everything has been great. The online ordering makes it really easy. I can order, wait 5-10 minutes then leave my desk and walk the few blocks and the order is ready when I get there. Had a caesar salad with steak today and potato salad. Both were tasty. The caesar might have been enough for lunch by itself. read more

E-Cafe - Roast beef sandwich and tuna macaroni salad - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Buffalo, New York

Good was good. Bagels fresh made to order and nice staff 5 tables for guest. The cook brought out our food and nice read more

E-Cafe - Menu - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Buffalo, New York

Food had gone way downhill from how it was years ago. The sides/ salads are always over seasoned or heavy loaded with mayo. Hot sandwiches are very loaded with heavy butter and or soaked with god knows what. read more

I have a new morning habit: hop off the Metro Rail at Seneca station and head to E-Cafe for a bargain breakfast, an everything bagel with cream cheese and a large coffee for $3.09. Fast and friendly service. read more

Good location with wi-fi. A few tables, but not table service. Order at cash and pick up, then eat! Love their chicken sandwich with coleslaw. Good prices and service. Perfect place to get something good and quick to eat! read more

E Cafe is conveniently located near the Lafayette Train stop and opened for breakfast and lunch. As the name implies, there's free wifi and plenty of tables, most tables are for 2-4 people. Coffee is self serve and sugar, cream, and syrups are similar to what I'd see in a work cafeteria, not as fancy as options as Starbucks or Spot (like you won't find raw sugar or fancy creamers here). I got an iced coffee and the cashier instructed me to fill with my own ice and cream then give back to her. I thought this was strange at first as most places just leave room after they fill with coffee for you to add cream and sugar, however it does make more sense to do it this way. I also ordered a breakfast sandwich on a croissant with egg, cheese, and ham and it was pretty good. Both items came to $6. The restaurant was very clean at 8 am but pretty empty. The only thing I didn't care for was how strong the deep fried smell was, I wish it was better ventilated. However I wouldn't let this deter you from trying this place. The service was quick and food was served hot and tasted good. The cashier was nice too. Will definitely be stopping back here at least for breakfast, maybe lunch too one of these days. read more

E-Cafe - Menu board - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Buffalo, New York

Good food, great price. I ordered and English muffin (butter and jam), and the e-cafe slam (i chose maple hot cakes, bacon, and omlette with cheese) 3 nice slices of cripsy bacon. The omlette was good, the hot cakes were good but not great; I'd try french toast next time. But all told it cost approx 8 with tax. read more

E-Cafe - Looking out. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Buffalo, New York

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There aren't a lot of places open to get a sandwich in downtown Buffalo right now, so I was glad to see e-Café open. But I won't go back. In the short time we were inside, two people came in without masks and the employees didn't bat an eye. Then I saw two of the people who make the sandwiches with their masks down around their necks, chatting away. This place is a Covid hotspot waiting to happen. Stay away. read more

Today I'm here for breakfast. Counter staff was pleasant and ordering was efficient. My order was served just before I was asked to move because they were bringing in a cooler. I ordered the Cafe Slam, which consisted of a mini omelette (a crepe style egg with cheese inside it), bacon (or sausage) and maple hot cakes (other choices were pancakes or French toast). The omelette was fine, the bacon was perfectly cooked, and the hot cakes were slightly over cooked. My experience was basic, but not bad. There are other places I'd be more likely to go. read more

E-Cafe - Brunch! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Buffalo, New York

been here a thousands time now. It is a OK grab and go place becuase the food is fine but the space smells terribly like a burnt oil or something like that. They change their flatbread weekly, so you'll not get stuck to one type of flatbread and all of them are good. It is a good portion of food for one person but not to share. Usually there is not much seats inside, so I'd say f you want to grab something and go this is the best place as they also prepare the food so quick. Paninis are my second favorite food here. If I'd want to point out some good things here, it'll be their fair prices, good range of food choices and decent quality. Moreover, they have free fountain drinks on Fridays! read more

You might want to change your hours. Website says 4pm your door says 3pm. Parking is also a hassle.

E-Café is very convenient to my office, so it's a quick place to run to in bad whether, or when we can't decide on where we want to go. Everything is generally great quality & flavorful. I have always enjoyed their "flatbreads of the week" - interesting and a nice sized portion. Breakfast sandwiches are a common "run to pick up" item for my co-workers & I. Again, nice portion and reasonable price - however the egg is scrambled and I personally prefer a fried egg on my sandwich - though it does not keep me from ordering them. The amount of Feta on the Greek Salad is generous, always something important. Amount of meat on the wraps is adequate, though sometimes the amount on the paninis is a bit sparse. Sometimes difficult to eat-in, as the location is small, with about 4 tables for 4 and 3 for 2. Most of their business is take-out. One BIG criticism and this is most likely they themselves can't control. Their ventilation system is extremely poor. Upon entering you are hit with the greasy smell that then lingers on your clothing. I actually have a friend who refuses to go in there, as he is sensitive to the lingering odor. With the recent renovations in that building, I'm surprised that this is an issue. But if that's not a problem for you, and with the good reviews and amount of business they do, it's seems not to be for most. read more

Bang for your buck!! Great lunch spot! Recommend the julienne salad w/ red wine vinaigrette.

I work downtown and I'm always in search for good lunch places to escape the office for a while. Especially anything along Main Street, as this area is in need of new businesses for the work crowd during the day. I've been here a few times and pretty much have enjoyed anything I've ordered, and the prices are reasonable as well. E-Cafe's strong points are the melts, free fountain soda Fridays, and free use of the PC's (Internet) set up along the side windows. Though, I wish they had free wi-fi....they are called E-cafe right? When the weather is nice they have tables and chairs set up along the Main/Mohawk courtyard. Ok, well back to lunch....The tuna and turkey melts are amazing! The sourdough melts are so big they need to cut it in three pieces, and come standard with tomatoes, choice of cheese, and dressing/topping....oh and pickles on the side. I've also had the Greek (Veggie) focaccia melt, which was very tasty but a little messy to eat....glad a fork and knife was provided. Had the chicken cordon bleu wrap, it was just Ok, a little dry and the lettuce ratio was high...next time maybe some salad dressing would put it over the top. The sub sandwiches and burgers look to be of good values based on the portions, and I'll have to try them on the next office escape. read more

E-Cafe - Turkey melt - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Buffalo, New York

Basically like a cafeteria but better because free drinks. But hey a collègue of mine paid so what's not to like?! Customer service: they were nice. My time with them was short but in that two seconds I'd rate them a 10/10 Food: I had a soup (they had 4 choices- 2 of which were chicken based) and a sandwich. My soup (chicken rice) was hot and thick, and tasty but too thick? I just wasn't feeling it. I think if you got just that, you'd be fine. I drank/ate half of mine. However I still rate it 6/10. I might have been overly full from good company and already having eaten my sandwich. My sandwich was great. If you like a lot of meet though and cheese this place isn't it. But the taste of the bites were great. I had my roast beef panini heated and the taste was 9/10. I just wish it was filled a little more. Ambiance: like a cafeteria. Tables are small. If you have a lot of people choose wisely and if you have an important interview... probably not here. Otherwise good place 10/10. Thanks for reading!!! @NewYorkOholic read more

E-Cafe - Roast beef panini - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Buffalo, New York

Had a lunch-work meeting at this spot and it was absolutely perfect for it. As we came in, the smell of bacon proliferated the entire room. Unfortunately, as we came to find out they stopped serving breakfast (yes..it was 1p). While my friend ordered a club sandwich, I opted for a simple chicken noodle soup and a coffee. The coffee here is your standard fare and although it won't tickle the bean mans fancy, it's still palatable to drink black which is most important for me (a coffee is instantly a loss in my book if I'm inclined to add cream to it). After the super friendly lady behind the counter took our order, we sat down at a table got out our laptops and began to work. As Steve mentioned, there are also PCs along the side windows set up for free use, which is really cool and retro. You feel like you're at a 'real' Internet cafe with those things there (who uses PCs anymore??). We weren't aware the place had free wifi, so we were using a tethered connection when an employee walked up to us and asked if we could connect okay. That was awesome! I've never had someone come up and ask that before, most people in establishments with free Internet are afraid to ask that for fear that their spotty wifi indeed doesn't work, but nope! We disconnected from the tethered line and connected to their wifi without a problem and had a solid productive hour. Oh yeah..the food. I'm always apprehensive to order chicken noodle soup, because I've found a lot of places oversalt the behemoth out of this soup. Not here -- it was perfectly salty, although I gotta say there weren't too many pieces of chicken in here. Maybe I just got an unlucky scoop? At any rate, at $2 it was cheap so I'm not complaining. My friend seemed to enjoy his club sandwich. Our meal came to $10 for both of us and included: a full sandwich, soup and coffee. The best part is no one interrupted us or gave us weird looks for doing some heavy programming-intensive work at this place for over an hour. I'll be back. read more

Honestly, I wasn't expecting much. We arrived in Buffalo and took a stroll through downtown. Happened upon e-cafe and gave it a try. What a pleasant surprise. You order at the counter and food is brought to your table. The menu is extensive. We both had chicken noodle soup and shared the roast beef & cheddar wrap. The soup was delicious! Just like mom made. The wrap was very tasty. read more

Everything I've had from here has been good. Portions are okay and the service is good. Can sometimes take longer than expected around lunch time, but at least you know everything is being made fresh. Daily special rotation is always fun and reasonably priced. Actually one one of those business card drops off here once. read more

E-cafe is a great little spot to stop in for a quick cheap meal. The food is great in my experience, especially the paninis. The staff has been nice the manager (or owner) had already remembered my name after my first few visits. I get food with my girlfriend there who has a severe dairy allergy and they have always accommodated and made sure there was not cheese etc. Not something I can say for many other restaurants. Give it a shot, a meal for one can easily be $5-10. -Cade Mechor read more

Came here for lunch while on break. Ordered a grilled chicken sandwich and it was really good. The chicken was so tender and had a bit of fat which I love. Definitely gonna come here for lunch more often to try more items on the menu. read more

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Good location downtown for a dependable cup of coffee and breakfast. Lunch good too. Lots to chose from. I was visiting Carmina, Wood, Morris, the architectural firm upstairs and after my meeting I just wanted a cup of coffee to take on my walk around downtown. Since I was in the architectural mood I wanted to take my time and look at some of the great buildings downtown. As the location is near the theater district there was lots to look at. Also located near the Lafayette Metro Station. The subway goes right by the building. read more

E-Cafe - Great location on bottom floor of Carmine, Wood, Morris. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Buffalo, New York

I intern at Family Court and all of my colleagues love the ECafe, so I finally came by. It's a simple place, but perfect for a no-frills but tasty lunch. They have a very extensive menu- soups, salads, sandwiches, wraps, etc.I also saw chips, baked goods, and of course, bottled and fountain drinks plus coffee. I went with the chicken sandwich and found it to be tasty. Perfectly grilled on a costanzo roll with lettuce, tomato, and onion. Perfect for the price ($6). I sat down at a table and the owner brought my food right to the table. Nice. The girl who took my order was fine as well. The atmosphere is very relaxed. Casual environment with oldies playing on the radio. A bunch of mismatched tables. Amazing WiFi. A couple of TVs. Not for a fancy lunch, but perfect for a regular Joe like me. Best part is Fridays are free fountain drinks. Score! I'll be back. read more

I came here on my lunch. I was in a little hurry because i only get 1 hour for lunch. I ordered the lunch special which was really good. I do like the food but the girl at the counter wasn't very pleasant. I said I wanted the special with not too much cheese & its to go. She didn't look at me at all she kept looking all around and then she goes is for here or to go. Well i said it was to good. Now before i continue i do want to say this was at 1:15 and there must have been maybe 6 people in the place besides the people that where working. It took them about 10 minutes to make my friends sandwich. They seem to just stand around and do nothing. I will try them again but maybe order ahead of time. read more

Simple, great lunch spot. Like the extensive menu and freshness. Monday's and Friday's your treated to a free soda. I haven't had much I didn't like read more

Very yummy. Price was good. Only knock was it took a very long time to get my sandwich. read more

E-Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Buffalo, New York

I have lunch here somewhat regularly. I try to go early because it gets crowded! I've always had great service and great food here! I love the chicken cordon blue wrap as well as the Thursday special, which is their Wet Burrito. Have also had several soups and have always been happy! This place was a great addition to our downtown area!!! read more

I intern right across the street from this place and always pass by when I am getting off the metro. My first visit I came in to get a cup of coffee. They just have air pots with coffee- nothing too crazy. But I noticed they had some awesome specials for students after 2pm. I wanted to grab a quick lunch today and thought this would be a great place. Some of my coworkers asked me to grab them sandwiches as well. I ordered a student special, a cold cut sandwich with chips and a fountain drink. A roast beef sandwich, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato on wheat with herb mayo. It was tasty! The herb mayo was very flavorful and the sandwich all together was good. The service was friendly and fast and prices were very reasonable. My coworkers got a turkey sandwich and a ham sandwich. Both reported back to me and said they were very tasty. I'll be back for sure! read more

A review from a group of guys that are willing to drive 30 mile round trips for this place! This place is THE diamond in the rough. Locally and family owned/operated, watching them make some of the best lunch food downtown has to offer is fun and entertaining. You can immediately tell they have a passion for everything they make, or you can just taste it and you'll know that serious thought was given in their menu's creation. Look, I love "doing it local" and it's clear that they're truly one of the highlights of a tour of downtown Buffalo. Hey, this city's know for it's food, right? One of my favorite parts is being able to watch them cook everything as it's all made to order. Even on a busy Monday lunch-hour, you can see them taking care and paying attention to detail with every single order. WARNING - you will NOT be hungry after eating here! Their melts and sandwiches are piled HIGH! I'm the kind of guy that can eat a McDonald's value meal and 3 things from the dollar menu in one sitting. If I go to E Café and order a melt with a side salad, I'm good until dinner. Last year, I changed jobs and now work on Grand Island (much farther than I used to be from E Café). I got my new coworkers hooked! As often as we can, the entire service department of Fuccillo Toyota orders and gets lunch from here, we call it "café day." It's our highlight. Figure it this way, daily a large group of large/hungry guys pay $12 a head for lunch from the Island for "meh food" in 15 min and eat in the break room discussing the day. On "café day," nearly everyone orders, paying less than $8 a head and are willing to wait for me to drive 15 miles each way so we can eat in the break room - which turns into a conversation of who ordered the best meal! Because of the drive, I understand that delivery isn't a viable option, but I order and pay in advance and they even walk it out to my car at Washington and Mohawk just so I don't have to pay 25 cents for parking. Trust me, Fuccillo Toyota's Service Department thanks this place for being here - just wish they'd open a satellite location closer to us, we'd be there every day! read more

I was walking down Washington Street the other day, exploring areas I hadn't been and turned up East Mohawk to head over to Fountain Plaza. There at the corner is eCafé. A sandwich board sign outside attracted my attention. Otherwise, I might have missed the place entirely. Nonetheless about 6 whole minutes later I was sitting at one of their tables with my food and drink order already in front of me. The food is simple and good tasting. I didn't sample a large part of the menu so I can't speak for it all - or for the majority of it. I can' only say that it tasted very good, was served lightning fast, and was very affordable. Now that's not a bad recommendation, is it? read more

This is a nice little lunch spot. Its fairly standard lunch fair, very buttery which is good but not always the best for someone looking for a healthier lunch option. There's not a lot of seating though and no barrier from the cold when doors are opened. read more

I ordered vegetable soup. It's got a couple pieces of cabbage (gross) and broccoli and one or two celery. And the broth is hot water with zero flavor. I had to dump three salt packets in this to make it even slightly edible. I never do reviews, but this is actually aggravating. There are few places to get lunch downtown, and this was just terrible. read more

Every time I come here, I ask myself why I come here. I only ever find myself here out of desperation, as it is close to my office and occasionally this place will be open when the other (better) quick lunch spots I normally go to are closed. If there is even one person ahead of you, and even sometimes when there's not, , the wait time will be insane. Their incoming order organization doesn't make sense. Many times I have ordered a cup of soup, which only needs to be ladled into a cup and handed over the counter to me. But instead of doing that, any orders ahead of me (two salads, three panini, a wrap, etc.) will be assembled and cooked before anyone can ladle anything. Typical wait is 7-10 mins for that dang cup to make its way to me. I'm not an impatient person and I understand that the world doesn't revolve around me and my cup of soup, but this just seems like lack of common sense and it blows my mind. The other thing that kills me is the one napkin rule they evidently have in place. There are no napkin dispensers anywhere, and when you order your food you will receive exactly one napkin. Doesn't matter if you've got three sandwiches in your to-go bag - you're only getting one. C'mon, guys. Last thing is the smell - the kitchen is open to the seating area and is only separated by a counter. If you spend more than 60 seconds in here (and you will, I promise), you will come out smelling of cooking smells and oil. Something to keep in mind if you plan on dining in. The credit card machine frequently does not work and the coffee carafes are frequently empty so you may need to wait for staff to brew more and put another one out. The food is nothing great, it's standard sandwich and wrap cafeteria-type fare. The items I have tried sound great on the menu but in reality are quite underwhelming and lacking in flavor. Two stars because most of the staff are polite, friendly folk. read more

GREAT fresh food every time. I had a steak wrap and slaw today that will be lunch for 2 days! My only small suggestion is keep separate (maybe wrap the wrap lol) to avoid sogginess in the to go box... but I caught it in time! :) keep it up.. shop local!!!! read more

They put the D in delightful and the E in efficient...just wish they would not cook their eggs in the microwave...

I've eaten at ecafe numerous times. My favorite is the salami sandwich on sourdough with provolone cheese. The prices are very reasonable and staff is always friendly. if you work downtown and haven't tried it yet, I highly recommend you do. read more

Had a taco salad for lunch which was great! Loved the atmosphere and very friendly staff. Nice little non coffee shop hide out!