I come here for the cinco shake, and the vibes. Spent my college years in Buffalo circa 2013-2016 and have visited at least once a year since. I ALWAYS make sure I stop here before I go back home. There's just something about the dope playlist, the cinco shake, some good company, and people watching the absolutely insane crack head homeless that might skitter past the window yelling unintelligible obscenities *inhales deep* ahhh memories read more

SPoT Coffee - Cinco shake - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Buffalo, New York

Great coffee, great staff, and delicious treats. I love that they stock Harney & Son's tea, such a quality product!

I really like this coffee shop. The iced citrus green tea was so good. They have a nice selection of pasties and food as well. Great place to do work. So much seating. Employees were friendly. I would recommend. read more

SPoT Coffee - Iced coffee and iced tea - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Buffalo, New York

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I love this little but not so little spot! Lots of room for everyone! I have celiac disease and they kindly checked the ingredients for my smoothie! The smoothie was really good! Neat place and neat art work! They also have gluten and dairy free brownie, which is a plus! read more

If you want mid coffee this is the place for you! The barista was probably one of the most condescending people I've ever met. Rude beyond belief and made the experience of ordering a nightmare. Some people should not be in customer service and this is one of them. I have almost always had bad experiences at this franchise. I know it's locally loved but this location sucks and I'll be honest I think there's better coffee places to patronize considering this place hires horrible people. The atmosphere is decent, but the coffee is normally crap; so it's not worth it. read more

I love Spot Coffee, especially the Elmwood location. It was my high school hangout and now it's my grown up one. Delicious coffee and foods, great ambiance, wonderful people, excellent service. A Buffalo institution. read more

SPoT Coffee - Cleveland and Elmwood - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Buffalo, New York

One of the bigger SPOT locations (first one?) It's in a great area of Buffalo; Elmwood. Like Buffalo and Spot a lot! read more

SPoT Coffee - the interior of a coffee shop - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Buffalo, New York

It seems pricing keeps going up and service down - every thing is smaller in size and more in price Getting to the point it's actually out pricing it self for what the customer gets - read more

The shrinkflation is out of control. Today I order my usual 'large coffee,' and they give me a small... oh, but it's no mistake, this is the new 'large.' Same price but now you get a small and they call it large. Want more coffee? Buy 2. I got a bagel as well and I swear it was smaller. Will be exploring more coffee shop options in the future! There are lots of cafes in Buffalo, no need to feel overly loyal to Spot. read more

I've been here twice, and both times I had a bad experience. Service was awful. The first time the cashier kept talking to her friend on the side nonstop, and didn't bother to ask if I was ready to order. The second time I waited for my simple regular coffee for 15 minutes, I went up and asked the cashier where my order was- she said she had made the coffee but forgot who ordered it and threw it away.... Lastly, the Wi-Fi wasn't working. I recommend Five Points Bakery if you want a nicer environment to do work. read more

The food was great!! There was a bit of a wait but the food was fresh!! The sever I had was a bit dismissive but I came in pretty early. Overall great time! I brought a book and read, great start to my day. I do also want to add that the prices have gone up from the ones in menu photos. I got a tall chai latte and a bacon egg and cheese sandwich, it was around $15! read more

Egg sandwiches were OK. Coffee and tea were OK. Cashier was totally aloof. She couldn't be bothered to answer the simplest questions. Food and drinks were completely overpriced. When your food is ready, they just leave it on the counter for you to pick up. They had no idea who's plate was whose. We're 95% sure that the danishes came from Costco. read more

I definitely have nostalgia for Spot, for when it was a local company with just a few locations. Growing up in Kenmore this area of Buffalo seemed foriegn and this space so artsy. Fast forward to 2019, Spot Coffee was sold years back and can now be franchised. The space once for people on the fringe and self expressors is now commercialized hipster. This location has changed over the years, once confined to everything right of the barista counter when the record store closed they expanded left. Their menu has not changed much and has neither improved or declined. I stick to a few selections such as black coffee, which not my preferred brew as it is a bit acidic but it is better than some other chains and a few of the new roasters. Unlike the new guys/gals in the area they stick to one roast however. Food wise I stay with the Mike Sandwich, which is 2 pan fried eggs, melted provolone cheese and cream cheese (which makes the sandwich) and can be personalized by selecting your bread and adding meats. I always add bacon and get it served on an everything bagel. Additionally a few dashes of hot sauce top it off. My other favorite is the Spot's Pesto Chicken, formally called the Chicken Focaccia which I always end up calling it. This sandwich is basil- pesto chicken, sun-dried tomato pesto (ask for extra-yum), melted mozzarella cheese and pesto aioli. You can select white or wheat focaccia and it is served with choice of kettle chips or salad. I've had a love/hate relationship with this location over the years and it varies on the staff, hence the stars. I avoided this location for many years when an employee I no longer see here cursed at a customer. I've worked retail, I've worked food service and that talk belongs behind the counter, away from customers. (It doesn't really belong but we all know it happens) My other frustration is the taking of names at the counter, if you aren't going to call it when an order is ready what is the point? I've lost many and had orders linger because no one knows who's order is who. (I don't long for the days when they handed out a toy as a method of calling) read more

Just stopped in on our morning walk for some coffee drinks! Fast and friendly. The drinks were good. Nothing stood out as above and beyond. We would stop back if we were in the area. Also, the food options looked promising. read more

SPoT Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Buffalo, New York

I love SPoT Coffee Elmwood. Service is always good and they usually have open tables. Highly reccomend checking out the seasonal menu if they have one when you go in. read more

Always a great 'spot'! Cozy, welcoming environment that never fails to please! From their wide selection of teas, coffees, specialty drinks and a sundry of food selections, there's something for everyone. I always enjoy coming here for a quick bite or coffee to go but most of all to sit relax and work on projects. read more

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Last week I asked the server if they had anything for a vegan, she did not even tell me about the vegan burger they have, which probably would've been the safe thing to suggest, no, she immediately said the veggie wrap, I had asked if it was vegan and she says it's all veggies. After having a couple bites, I realized there is definitely goat cheese, veggie wrap... the fact that allow cashier to not understand the difference or what they have on their own menu, or that would have the nerve to suggest something that they don't fully understand to a customer is extremely discouraging. But I guess I was dumb enough to think that I can't blame the venue for one of the workers actions So I decided to try again, This time at Spot, the cashier refused to take a $50 bill, they said they were not accepting large bills. My order came to $40 and If it says legal tender... "This note is legal tender for all debts public and private." I searched on my bill. It did not say unless your at spot coffee. Are they trying to force me to have and use a credit card? Do they not know that spending cash helps the local community? Are they not about helping the local community? Luckily, I did have some smaller bills on me. Then, after they told me, my food must be taken to go since they claim they were full... even though there were many chairs open, and they were nowhere near the fire code limit of persons. I believe this was a passive, aggressive unreasonable judgment, call because I criticized their refusal of legal tender in the US. This time I got the vegan burger, it was very good, but I don't know if it was worth dealing with the service, I'm sure he was just doing his job, if so then I blame their policies. Disappointing to see how far they fallen. Sad read more

Spot coffee is a solid option for students or families or anyone wanting to spend some time in a larger cafe with a mostly nice atmosphere. I especially appreciate all of the outdoor seating in the summer. The quality of the coffee is a little out of date. If you want a good cappuccino or a cortado there are better options in the area. The menu hasn't been updated in years and is pretty boring - and food in the display case is often stale. Staff are also a big issue. The last time I was there they were playing death metal so loudly that it was impossible to talk. A lady asked one of the staff to turn it down and he said no. Like, he actually said no and walked into the kitchen air drumming, lol. Another recent time a woman on staff walked up to a table with some dishes and started swearing loudly and banging the dishes, saying that customers should clean their own tables (I agree that they should but swearing and banging dishes isn't good either). Lines can also be long as staff often chat and goof off. There seems to be no management. The place can also use more frequent cleaning. If the staffing issues can be fixed and the food updated and coffee improved this could be a great cafe! read more

Always a great stop. We are big fans of the grilled cheese. Get the salad dressing on the side though as it's pretty intense and they usually put too much on. Excellent coffee, and chai latte. read more

SPoT Coffee - Huge Greek salad - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Buffalo, New York

They could take a day to really clean the place since they close at 4pm. The food is generally okay but sometimes I have issues with it, like wanting feta cheese in an omelette and they dump it all in one spot. Spot of feta lol The espresso was just awful! Which was the biggest disappointment. All the staff have been friendly and generally great. So it's kinda of a mix bag. read more

Today, I ordered the $7.60 "The Mike Sandwich- Our Best Seller" and paid an extra $2.25 for bacon and another $2.25 for avocado. To save you the trouble of doing the math, that totals $12.10 -which is pretty steep for a sandwich so naturally I expected a modicum of good quality to grace my presence when it arrived. I probably could've gotten over the fact that my sandwich was lukewarm OR that only two strips of bacon were in my sandwich but the avocado I received was just disrespectful. Firstly, I ordered AVOCADO but received guacamole. Secondly, the amount that was added to my sandwich looks like someone put guacamole on the bagel and then tried to wipe it off. All around, it was a sad and Extremely overpriced, pathetic sandwich. read more

SPoT Coffee - The "avocado" - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Buffalo, New York

After reading a review online complaining about bad service but amazing bagels (lol) I decided to give it a try. Overall I would say the food did not disappoint! The bagel and panini were both crisp, and the drinks were sweet and refreshing. I'm not sure if it's because we visited close to the closing time, but there wasn't much waiting either. The employees at the time of my visit all seemed friendly, except for the guy with long hair who would just leave food on the pickup area instead of notifying the customers. My only complaint is that the tables all seemed kind of dirty, and there weren't enough employees cleaning the tables after the customers used them. read more

SPoT Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Buffalo, New York

I'm not a coffee drinker at all, but I stopped in for a late brunch with my son. We each had a bagel with cream cheese. I also added smoked salmon to mine. They were a little too generous with the cream cheese. My son wasn't a fan. I tried the caramel macchiato. If it had half as much espresso, I think I would have loved it. Like I said, not a coffee drinker, but I might try it again. My son had hot chocolate. It's a large coffee shop with an eclectic clientele. Lots of college students, naturally, but I didn't feel out of place. As an aside, they had a couple varieties of Paula's donuts, including red velvet, at a whopping $2.59. Personally, I'd rather save a buck fifty and get a fresh one from Paula's. read more

SPoT Coffee - Caramel macchiato, hot chocolate, bagels, one with salmon. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Buffalo, New York

Pros 1. Love the staff out here, they are super friendly 2. Have about 5-6 different 'Egg' related brunch options. Our favorites are mikes and western omelet. Cons 1. It can get noisy, they have background music playing & a lot of people (given the huge space) 2. Latte is our go to type of coffee and it's a either a hit or a miss (I would love for them to add lesser milk) Tip: 1. carry your headphones 2. if you want healthy brunch then try the western omelet with spinach and no cheese. Get the choice of bread toasted (no butter) read more

SPoT Coffee - Western Omelet (Bagel) & Lattes - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Buffalo, New York

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This is a VERY spacious Spots with a very nice vibe. The ceilings are very high and a lot of seats available. The baristas are nice and very friendly too. It can get a little loud in here with the music on in the background, the coffee grinders going, machines running, and with all the chatter. If you're planning to work, make sure you're a person who doesn't mind background noise. (Not a great place to take phone calls either!) We ordered a Moroccan mint tea and iced coffee, and it just tasted like regular Spots drinks. Nothing unexpected. :) read more

SPoT Coffee - Cool Spots! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Buffalo, New York

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This particular location has super friendly staff, ample seating, and lots of nearby street parking. The drink offerings are great, I enjoy their cappuccinos, iced coffee, and caramel macchiatos. They also offer a wide variety of smoothies and shakes to satisfy your sweet tooth. Their pastry case is always stocked with delicious baked goods. The cinnamon rolls are my personal favorite :) The food here is not bad, but not really star-studded, either. Every time I get a sandwich or a wrap, I think to myself, "Huh. I could've made this for myself right at home." Today I had the breakfast wrap, and it really was just okay. Scrambled eggs (on the heavy side), provolone cheese, and salsa in a tortilla. I could only eat half because the eggs were just.. too much. The prices here are kinda steep. You're basically paying just as much as you would at Starbucks. I wish I enjoyed Spot more than I do. If I'm on a time crunch and in the area, I'll stop for coffee and pastry, but you'll seldom find me here for a meal. read more

SPoT Coffee - Breakfast wrap - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Buffalo, New York

Love this beautiful classic cafe! I have been this place many times. Diverse types of seats, capacious place, many power plugs, cool wall paint/ paintings l, and also vibe atmosphere are it's pros! Mocha was above the average, not bad not so much good! However I was happy with it. Hopefully it will be cold very soon in Buffalo because I saw a couple of fruits fly inside. (Not a bad idea to do sth instead of trusting the process!) read more

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Spot Coffee = Spotty Wifi. Not a great place to do Internet work unless you bring your own wifi card. ++ Parking lot. Lots of space, perfect for business meetings, interviews, etc. Open late. Good people watching. Nice Patio Good place to do work if you don't need the Internet (and you like noisy environments). Coffee is hit or miss, but usually a hit. I like their specialty blends (especially Ethiopian). Espressos are nice. Strong coffee. I usually get it half decaf otherwise it's too strong. -- Pricey sandwiches which are not always remarkable. Wifi. Couches are not comfortable. Nice window seats. Overall: hipster coffee shop with decent drinks, spotty wifi, overpriced unremarkable sandwiches and lots of space. read more

Worst customer service experience ever on Saturday 9/30/23 830 am. So incredibly rude. Didn't even stay to have coffee.

There's no argument that SPoT is a staple of Buffalo, however it is definitely not the best coffee place in Buffalo. I usually get their house brew or iced coffee with almond milk. They are solid blends but definitely not my favorite. SPoT's biggest appeal is that it has a TON of seating. As someone who always has her nose in a book, I come here to study quite a bit because you're practically guaranteed a spot. However you aren't guaranteed an outlet. A few of the tables are located next to one, but those tables are usually taken. Where I have the most luck getting an outlet are at the counters by the windows. The internet could be better, but there is a Time Warner Cable hotspot too, so between that WiFi and SPoT's WiFi, I almost always have connection. But I only use the internet for things like google searching. I have had their sandwiches, they're expensive and not special. What I usually order are their bagels. I love bagels so it's a perfect snack for me and not too expensive. Every once in awhile I'll order their quesadilla, I enjoy their quesadillas, but it's literally just a ton of cheese so how could it be bad? read more

It is funny how different the Spot Coffees are from one another. This location is HOPPIN. Definitely don't come here expecting peace and quiet, because on a Saturday around noon, well, ya ain't gettin it. I spent about seven hours here this past Saturday and couldn't believe how many people come in and out. I think I had seven different people sit next to me while I was there. I took a nice spot at the high top bar area by the window, I definitely recommend grabbing a stool there, as long as people watching doesn't distract you. The parking here is not good. Either you get a spot on the street or you have to park far away. This Spot in my opinion was more for coming with big groups rather then getting cozy and studying. The ambiance wasn't very "warm" to me. But, the coffee is dang GOOD. Red eye.....people....all about the Red Eye. Also just found out there is almond milk, wonderful. read more

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I discovered SPOT COFFEE years ago when I was desperately seeking a location with WIFI that had some great java to keep me writing and it seems that I continue to fin them useful for work even when I don't use the wifi. SPOT COFFEE on Elmwood provides a wide open setting for those up close business conversations that all of us have to have from time-to-time. The seating is spaced just right so that the neighborhood corporate spy would really have to lean in to pick up your conversation. I really like the staff at this SPOT. Friendly but not overwhelming early in the morning, which is when I show my face here .... sometimes way too early in the morning for my liking. This morning's breakfast was just right ... ok, not totally right because I wanted swiss on my omelet but the cheddar was real sharp cheddar with a taste of cheddar that blended well with my egg that was prepared in the perfection of omelet fluffiness. The coffee ... AWESOME thank you! Plus I had a multi-grain bagel that was pretty good ... not chewy enough for my liking but definitely more than a roll with a hole. The only issue that I have with SPOT as I do with other establishments that require you to clear your own table just like home. I am sorry, when I go out I want the people working at the places I eat to clear my table but I know what I am getting and I'll be back for another early morning meeting in the very near future! read more

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My fiancé took me out to spot on Elmwood. We got a turkey Panini the service was incredibly fast because they didn't even toast Panini. Every table in the restaurant was filthy, and there was no ambience only people talking quietly amongst them selves we went to several tables to sit down while the ladies behind the counter talked amongst themselves. Finally, I got up and I asked the lady if I can get a towel and a spritz bottle to clean a table for us, and that's when she came over to wipe the table . Also our sandwich only had two pieces of turkey on it. It was barely toasted. We will never spend another dime in here.Completely just awful all around. Ridiculous. read more

My order: egg and cheese burrito Take out: hold the salsa, order was prepared upon my arrival for pick up Parking: limited street and side street parking. Some is pay to park on the main St. There is no parking lot. I ended up having to park all the way down the side street and walking quite a ways to get my take out. Which made a quick morning pick up a bit too inconvenient for me Covid rules: few dine in and working tables that are social distanced read more

I really only come here for the location, it is very convenient for me to walk to. The outdoor seating is nice, and it's nice that there is a lot of space inside. There's nothing worse than when you go to a cafe and there's no where to sit. They also allow dogs out on the patio. Their food is nothing special. Variety of sandwiches, wraps, bagels, and baked goods. My favorite thing to get is the "mikes sandwich." This is basically a just a bagel with egg on it, but they also put cream cheese on it which actually is very good and you can add bacon or a meat to it. I also enjoy the java/mocha Frappuccino. It's similar to the java chip they sell at Starbucks. This is a place to go to read, study, or meet up with a couple friends for a coffee. Agreed about the WiFi being spotty though if you're trying to get some real work done. read more

I can't believe this is the first time I've stopped here. To start, this place is huge! Lots of seating everywhere, there's tables and chairs as well as comfy sofas. They have a great menu, breakfast and lunch options and plenty of sweet treats. They have cake, pastries, muffins and Paula's donuts. I grabbed a bagel with cream cheese and a muffin. The prices are very reasonable too. I'll definitely be a regular here seeing as it's just a walk away from where I live. read more

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Awesome place with great food, amazing coffee and comfy atmosphere. Can be pricey but worth it. I ordered the chicken panini and a coffee. Panini has some very thick bread but tasty. The side salad was very flavorful also. I love the inside and outside seating, lots of space. Parking can be very tricky on Elmwood. This is a great place to meet or relax and get some work done. Friendly staff and fresh food and coffee. Love visiting whenever I'm in the area. read more

They used to have an amazing staff and was a pillar of the Elmwood village community but recently the whole staff quit bc the manager was unfairly fired by the giant corporation that owns spot coffee. Spot coffee treats it's employees like absolute trash and everything is extremely overpriced for a mediocre cafe. It has gone so absolutely downhill from what it once was. Do not go to spot coffee, support local shops!!! Long live workers! read more

Spacious inside with a cozy atmosphere. Lots of seating. Good menu with baked goods, desserts and heartier dishes like wraps and pizza. But service is so hit and miss. I've had great customer service and then people who look like they'd rather die than take a drink order. I literally had to make eye contact with the barista tonight to get them to start making my drink because they were chatting with their coworkers. I've waited tables, tended bar and worked retail - customer service is part of the job. Otherwise this is a great place. read more

This location is in the heart of Elmwood. I usually like their rice krispy treats, however, I decided to not get one. I was in the mood for something cold. I chose a mint iced tea. It was refreshing and was made right away. I didn't have to wait longer than 2 minutes. My friend ordered an iced caramel macchiato, and loved her's as well. The employees are nice and fast. The downside was that they were playing The Phantom of the Opera soundtrack, and although I love it, it was super loud and needed to be toned down. read more