Talk about a hidden gem ! A friend and I stopped in for a cup of coffee and a quick dessert ( pumpkin cheesecake muffin ) - I couldn't believe how cute this place was. There's an entire back room with a fireplace and places to relax and chat. However, it was a nice day and we sat outside for almost 2 hours and chatted. There are a few items to purchase and also k cups mix and match . This place was awesome and the coffee was unmatched by any local coffee shops. I'll be stopping in more often! read more

Great Lakes Coffee Roasters - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Bowmansville, New York

The customer service is horrible, which is unfortunate because I was starting to look forward to this place and was recommending friends and family. The staff is very condescending, not to mention disregarding. Every time I come here I was hoping to get a friendly person because I loved this place so much, I even reasoned with myself and thought maybe they had a bad day, I really wanted this place to workout, however it seemed as if every employee I encountered was blatantly rude. I even understand there can be difficult customers but I only get a cup of coffee and get treated with such hostility. read more

Great Lakes is a wonderful spot for a delicious cup of coffee. They offer baked goods, fresh coffee, coffee beans/grounds, K-Cups and more. The service is always fast and friendly and they have a large area to sit and enjoy your treats. I highly recommend getting your future caffeine fix from here! read more

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Love this place. Coffee is priced where it should be. Lot of flavors you wouldn't think would be good surprise you. Staff always friendly.

I love this place but the lady checking us out (young girl with long black hair) was not personable at all. When we asked for light ice on one of the drinks, she said they would have to give us less of a drink. I go to coffee places all the time and always ask for light ice & have never been given that response. Customer service is definitely lacking. read more

Taste is decent! I tried several flavor pods. I was not blown away, and did not return when those were gone. I do enjoy adding a little flavored creamer, or honey from time to time. Would be a nice idea if offered any extra's like this. read more

This place is so cool! I had never heard of it before i was heading out toward lancaster and needed a coffee. I loved how Buffalo Bills themed everything was! I feel like if more people knew about this place it would be way busier. read more

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Great little place for coffee and hanging out! I got the blueberry muffin and cookie dough iced latte which were very flavorful read more

Great Lakes Coffee Roasters - Iced Latte and Muffin to go - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Bowmansville, New York

I have been going her for many years. I have frequented both locations, I guess you could say I am a regular. I have seen employees come and go, some good and some bad. Regardless of changes I have always recommended this place to those I know. Recently they had a manager change, and I was unlucky enough to have an interaction with her. Brooke is not only unprofessional but condescending to customers and speaks inappropriately to the staff for all to hear. If the owners were looking for a way to reduce customers, they found her! If that was not the intent they should address this before they allow one person to change the establishments reputation. read more

Upon discovering Great Lakes Coffee Roasters in Bowmansville, NY, nestled in the charming hamlet, I was instantly captivated by its cozy and inviting ambiance. As a die-hard coffee lover, I couldn't wait to explore their fall lineup and experience their newly introduced coffee lounge area. The fall lineup at Great Lakes Coffee Roasters is nothing short of extraordinary. From the moment I walked in, I was greeted with the warm, intoxicating aroma of freshly roasted coffee beans. The baristas were knowledgeable and passionate about their craft, guiding me through their selection of seasonal blends. The menu boasted a variety of delightful fall-inspired beverages, all expertly crafted with a touch of artistry. I opted for the Pumpkin Spice Latte, a well-balanced blend of pumpkin, cinnamon, and nutmeg flavors. In addition to their exceptional coffee offerings, Great Lakes Coffee Roasters has recently expanded their space to include a coffee lounge area. The lounge exudes warmth with its comfortable seating, rustic décor, and soft lighting. Whether you're seeking a quiet spot to read a book or catch up with friends, this cozy sanctuary offers the perfect setting. The relaxed atmosphere allows you to fully savor their coffee creations, while enjoying the company of fellow coffee enthusiasts. What truly sets Great Lakes Coffee Roasters apart is their commitment to quality. They roast their own beans on-site, ensuring that each cup of coffee is crafted from the freshest and highest quality beans available. The attention to detail is evident in every sip, as the flavors harmoniously dance on your palate. Furthermore, their dedication to sustainability is admirable. Great Lakes Coffee Roasters sources their beans from sustainable farms, ultimately supporting ethical and environmentally conscious practices. As a conscious consumer, knowing that my coffee is not only delicious but also responsibly sourced, is definitely a bonus. Overall, my experience at Great Lakes Coffee Roasters in Bowmansville, NY, left me thoroughly impressed. From the delectable fall lineup to the cozy new coffee lounge area, every aspect of this coffee shop exudes charm and dedication to excellence. Whether you're a local looking for your new favorite coffee spot or a traveler passing through the hamlet, a visit to Great Lakes Coffee Roasters is an absolute must for any coffee aficionado. Thank you from The Essence of Travel and Discoveries, a KAMAR Media Film Production Company. read more

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Love this stop for coffee! They had a lot of options for brewed coffees ready to go. I liked that if I wanted just a drip cup I wasn't stuck to just one or two flavors like Starbucks. They have so many amazing flavors ready to go in bags for only $10! I've tried the Erie and Superior blends and have LOVED both. So fresh and flavorful, I will not be able to go back to a big brand. They have a lot of cute merch and some local art too. I liked their big room in the back with lots of seating. I like their food options too and the staff is friendly! Great ALL AROUND! read more

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Everyone is very nice and speedy here. Coffee is delicious with tons of options. The homemade bagels are to die for. The sitting area is cozy and inviting. read more

I'm not a coffee drinker at all, but after a fellow yelpers Nikki G review had to come check this place out.beverage. My friend and I were pleasantly suprised. If your not familiar with the local area of Lancaster/ Bowmansville, NY it's located within 10 minutes from the Buffalo Niagara Airport. The shop is modern, with vintage decor and sells other then coffee, hot chocolate, tea, latte, exptesso and ground coffee homemade items. The business being fairly newer, has reasonable prices, friendly staff and eventually a sitting area with comfy couches, chairs and a tv...after covid subsitutes. If you have a Keurig..they offer a variety of crazy, fun flavors Loganberry, Sponge Candy to name a few. They offer a coffee flavor of the month as well..$1 for a cup of coffee, $2 hot chocolate, $2 tea...to name a few beverages. Support local when in search for a warm brverage. read more

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Whenever I visit towns across the country, I look for local establishments. They give me a sense of the vibe in the local community. Great Lakes Coffee roasters was a great find in the Buffalo area. Fantastic, seasonal drip coffee, delicious muffins, and great service. What more do you want? Great value! It was so cheap. I had to buy more stuff to reach the five dollar minimum for my credit card! I will long to return to Great Lakes coffee roasters read more

Woooww this place is a hidden gem. I had the seasonal teddy graham shaken espresso drink with cold foam and little graham pieces. It was incredible and indulgent while being not too sweet, either. I really appreciated the strong but smooth flavor of the beans. I also had a jalapeño cheddar bagel that was pretty good. There was also a cool seating area in the back with couches and arcade machines that seemed underutilized but would be a great hangout spot. Also, the 2 baristas were very nice and friendly! I'll definitely be back! read more

The coffee was great. I appreciate being able to purchase locally roasted beans. Will purchase from them in the future. read more

Good thing the traffic on 90 encouraged me to take back roads. It's a small spot that expertly works on multiple levels. The prepared hot coffees were mostly geared to serious javaphiles but there was one exception designed for tourists like this writer: key lime! Those buying grounds for home brewing can try another concoction that's equally quirky yet more regionally appropriate, the loganberry. read more

I drove by Great Lakes Coffee Roasters on a Saturday and kicked myself for not turning around and stopping. Fast forward to the Tuesday after, when I was on my way to the office. (I work from home every weekday, except Tuesdays, or else I would have stopped Monday, since they are closed Sundays.) I arrived around 8am and I was the only one in the store. I was immediately greeted by the gentleman behind the counter when I walked in. There is a chalkboard behind the counter listing the various drinks they are offering including coffee and lattes/cappuccinos. I went with a cup of coffee, which like past reviewers have said, is just $1. It is only a dollar for a nice sized cup of coffee. I couldn't believe it! Why would you go support a chain, when you can support a local, small business and get a great cup of coffee for an amazing price?!? The gentleman behind the counter explained all the available coffee blends, and I liked that he told me what roast they were, etc. While he was pouring my cup of joe, I browsed the store and ended up purchasing a bag of 24 K-cups for $12. The flavors enticed me and included Lake Erie, Lake Ontario, etc., sponge candy, loganberry, hazelnut, French vanilla, chocolate cherry, coconut, and so many other ones. I will be coming back to get some bags of coffee as gifts, and also some K-cups. I will also be returning to get coffee on my way to work as well. The store also contains items made locally including honey, soap, pottery, tea, etc. The location is great, there is a large parking lot, and the prices are phenomenal. Run and check this place out. read more

Look no further for strong coffee lovers because this place has it! I myself don't like strong espresso, but that's okay because the roasts blend well with literally everything..and they have quite a good amount of options (syrups & milks). They even have oat and almond milk which is always a huge plus. You get a pretty decent bag of beans for under $15, more in the larger quantity when purchasing from other local shops. read more

Visited here on a recent trip to Buffalo. $1 hot coffee cannot be beat! I appreciate that you can add your own creamers and sugars. Baristas were very friendly and explained the differences between the different blends. They have a lot of very unique flavors that you can buy in a build your own L Cup package. Definitely recommend! read more

Fantastic super smooth coffee. And it's cheap!!! Muffins are huge and moist. The space is beautiful inside. Loads of k cups to chose from. 1000x better than disgusting Starbucks and it doesn't take an hour to get a simple coffee. Love this place. read more

I go to this shop every day to get coffee for myself and my coworkers at least twice a day. every time i ask for a cup to put creamer in. today the owner said i can no longer get another empty cup for the creamer. He said they are going through too much creamer. So understandingly, I offer to pay for the creamer. He declined, then started to tell me why. during his "explanation" i asked a question and he snapped on me saying he won't talk to me if im going to interrupt him. I loved this place but after seeing and being treated like that, we will never go there again. it's a shame. we had never had a negative experience until today. what's the difference between putting the creamer in a cup of coffee rather than an empty cup? you are using the creamer either way! read more

If you truly enjoy the best coffee freshly roasted, look no further! No where else can you get a freshly brewed 16oz. cup of coffee for $1.00? No where else! Fresh roasted coffee beans are only $10.00 for a pound. They will grind if you wish. I am hooked!! read more

Great Lakes Coffee Roasters - 16 Oz coffee - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Bowmansville, New York

Fun little coffee shop in an interesting location...aside from the logistics of getting in and out (traffic, parking) the coffee tasted great and was something different from anything else in the area. I really liked the nitro brew oat milk latte and would happily go back for another anytime. We bought a bag of key lime coffee and it makes a nice cup of afternoon joe. They also have an assortment of specialty teas, spice rubs, k cups and other packaged goods for sale - great for gifts! read more

My FAVORITE coffee place!! Great tasting coffee in many flavors for only 1$ (hot) or 2$ (iced), and everything else is affordable as well! Their smoothies and bagels are also super good! There is a room in the back with tables, outlets, comfy couches, and some board games and arcade games, making this spot perfect for studying/doing work on your laptop or for parents who want to enjoy a cup of coffee in peace. read more

What a great locally-owned business! Location just opened up off of Genessee Rd on Stutzman. (That little Y between Transit and Harris Hill) The guys working there are exremely helpful and knowledgeable about their coffee. Offerings: Coffee by the cup ($1), coffee beans/ground coffee ($10)& K-Cups ($12) Blends: Erie, Ontario, Michigan, Huron, Superior & Decaf Artisinal Flavors: They have the basic hazelenut and all that but their other flavors are definitely unique! Peanut Butter, Maple Cinnamon, Banana Bread, Blueberry Muffin & More The maple cinnamon is definitely my favorite so far. Seasonal: Gingerbread, Candy Cane, Sugar Cookie, Holiday Spice, White Chocolate & More This place is a great alternative to the Tim Hortons down the road for those looking for a great cup of coffee. Did I mention that this great cup of coffee is only $1? I was told that they are waiting for their seating area to be finalized but in the meantime, I suggest stopping by for some practical Christmas presents this year. This place has a quality product at an affordable price. read more

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Quite honestly, this review could be a 5 star or a 1 star depending on your customer service to product value ratio, opinion. That is partly the flaw of Yelp - wherein a review is really just relative to the reviewer and at the end of the day, you need to check the product or service for yourself. That being said, I have come out of review retirement to lay it all out because the service struck a chord with me. Let me explain.... The building is really cool. The modern rustic bar wood and clean line look has taken over most shops and this is no different. The ambiance is welcoming and although there is not a place to sit inside, there are options outside. KCups and bags of fresh roasted coffee is available along with some Buffalo themed items. There is flavored coffee beans, which I am personally not a fan of but that is my preference. Flavored syrups for me are good but I do not care for flavored beans for a litany of reasons, however, they have a great variety. They also have the single best prices for coffee and espresso drinks in the area and I should add that there are bakery items supplied by a wonderful bakery in East Aurora, the Blue Eyed Baker. Where I dropped two stars but your opinion can lead to tossing this review out or you may consider it a "nice to know, is that the customer service I received was bottom of the barrel. Although I was happy to oblige, I was next in line to order and the owner chose to help some different folks. He appeared absolutely miserable and clearly unhappy to be there but even in my attempt to make small talk, basically gave me some less than energetic nod. I perceived him to be even annoyed that I asked him about his roasting and the success for his business model since his prices are fantastic. I did order my latte and truth be told it was decent. Not amazing but not awful. Very fair for the $4. But I will say this, owning a coffee shop is a gigantic gift. Even if the business is struggling (which I do not have insight to and they were busy, so I doubt they are), you have this amazing opportunity to serve people your product, show them you value their business and have some form of an income. I certainly understand bad days but you are customer facing and perception does matter in the service industry. Valuing humans and where they spend their money, matters. That all being said, this could be a one-off situation which I hope it is for this business. I won't be back but I still hope you as a reader of reviews try them out. Should the customer service continue to suffer, there are other local options where your entry in to their business means the world to them. If maybe they about-face in their customer service, the area has a great coffee shop option. read more

Where else can you get an excellent 16 ounce coffee for a buck including tax? Love this place! Wish they had cups of decaf though!

This place is so cute! Reasonably priced, and delicious! They have a back room to sit/hang out in. The owner was so nice and helpful. Will definitely be back! read more

Great coffee, great prices and awesome ambiance. Staff is very friendly. $1 for a cup of coffee.

Cute establishment! Definitely worth a visit. I have been there a few times already to purchase local ground coffee for gifts to friends out of town. Of course I spoiled myself as well with Salted Caramel flavored coffee(Yum!) and Key Lime Pie(Yum again!). They have k-cups, whole beans (which they will happily grind for you), teas, honey and more! There is a cute seating area in the back for you to sip and enjoy your fresh brewed cup too! Try it-I know you will like it! read more

Okay, wasn't sure whether they were open or not but we took a chance and stopped. We are so glad we did! Wow! Great prices and the coffee was even greater! Friendly service...so glad we stopped by! I wish we had one of these stores in Georgia! read more

The Iced coffee was great! I had the Erie blend and we bought the key lime pie to go. It really tasted like a key lime pie which was throwing me off when I drank it for the first time. The artisan coffee here is very inviting for the amateur coffee drinker or the caffeine connoisseur. read more

Excellent coffee at an excellent price! I pass it almost everyday and never stopped. Now I have, and I'm hooked! Jamaican rum coffee was excellent and the French toast muffin I got was massive! Couldn't finish the whole thing! Friendly staff as well, a must-stop shop for coffee in Bowmansville! read more

Coffee great, baked goods great, rustic decor great, but losing plenty of cash by not allowing to mix and match different flavor k cups to try out instead of having to buy 24 of one flavor. You have to be able to sell for maybe fifty cents each with mix and match . Owner throwing away extra income possibilities and he tossed away two stars from me . Someone help this guy sell. read more

My favorite coffee and locally roasted. Here you don't get what you pay for, you get more!Somehow they are able to sell at 1$. They must make money selling bags of coffee and k-cups. Great variety and the smoothest coffee I've ever had. Yes, better than the coffee chains. They now sell cappuccino and lattes but I haven't tried one yet. Friendly staff should be mentioned. The only negative would be that they're not open very early. read more

We bought in UK a 1 LB of coffee branded coffee farm cinnamon It was bad we had to throw it in fact of Cinnamon it was a kind of caramel taste no way to find their mail or a contact to inform them that there was a batch problem. more to say is that the coffee is not of a top quality You are so small and you will not last long if you behave so badly read more

Wow, their coffee is amazing. I took some of the Kcups home and each roast is robust and flavorful. Their flavored coffees are delicious as well. read more

This place is a hidden gem!! They have fun flavor shots, dairy free milk alternatives, and are very reasonably priced. Bonus points for carrying local baked goods (vegan/ gf options as well!) read more