Cool interior, but I got a tall chai latte that's just meh. Tastes pretty watered down and hardly any flavor coming through. Probably should've checked out the reviews first. read more

SPoT Coffee - Meh chai latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Buffalo, New York

They don't make a very good chai latte, but the selection of flavor shots rawks my world. The "baristas" are high-energy and friendly, though sometimes it takes an eternity to get a foo-foo coffee drink. One star off for the table-hoggers. One person does not need the table for 6. I hate sitting in the church pew bench. Some kid always spills something. read more

Omg!!! I found a little piece of coffee heaven right here in Buffalo! So many choices of coffees and desserts and love the atmosphere! Lots of seating too! read more

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Great atmosphere, the coffee is ok. (I'm a big coffee drinker: coffee is for closers). However, the service was slow in some aspect. I ordered a bagel and it took over seven minutes to receive it. (This was a to-go order by the way). I'll give them another chance. Hopefully next time this will be better. read more

Went here with a group to do work. I got an iced coffee--it tasted terrible. No matter what I added I couldn't get the coffee to taste good. Tim Hortons, Starbucks even McDonalds I don't have that problem. I put 1 sugar, and 1 creme in and if its not sweet enough I add 1 of each to taste. Spot's coffee just doesn't want to cooperate. The wifi again does not work. We couldn't get any work done. We had to leave. Also my friend got a humus dip (in a bowl) with these cookie/pita/bread pieces...and she had to wait 20 mins...WHY? I don't get this place... read more

Great little local coffee shop by my AirBNB. Reminds me of my favorite coffee shop at home. The staff was friendly and the coffee was good. The only reason I didn't give this a 5 star rating was because the paninis took longer than expected to come out. I didn't know that so I asked where it was after about 5 mins of waiting. Then I was informed. It would of been fine if I was told upfront. read more

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As my friend and I drove down Elmwood, we decided that it would be a good idea to just go and relax. This place is so eccentric and relaxing, every time I am in here someone I know pops out of nowhere. Since we just came to relax we decided not to order anything, because we ate right before we got there. The only thing I have ever ordered from here was the red velvet cake, and oh my was it gooddd. The service was really great, the workers are really friendly. As well as the people in the cafe. Most of the people that go there are either relaxing, reading, studying, or just surfer in the net. Making this place a really comfortable place to be to get things done. The inside environment is very clean and I love the artist look to it as well. The drawings/paintings on the wall is great and it goes well with low light. I just wish there were more couches. read more

Never have a bad experience at Spot Coffee- especially the Elmwood location. Bagels, pastries and sandwiches are always delicious and the drinks make a perfect pair. I suggest trying the Cinco Shake in the summer- perhaps not the healthiest of choices but the caramel, vanilla and coffee go hand in hand. The matcha green tea latte is also a great option. This location was my second home during Grad School and it was super accommodating- large enough for group projects and discussions yet quaint and quiet for those who just want to read alone with some coffee. read more

Decent coffee but it should be stronger. Ample, choice seating. Service is variable. The s'mores rice krispy treat is tasty. The prices are a bit high. There is a definite "atmosphere", it's not exactly welcoming but it's real. Good for people watching. It's worth at least one visit for a cup of coffee and to soak in the aesthetic pleasure of the place. read more

I like spot coffee. It's a local chain and it's got some of that chain feel but just enough uniqueness to it to be so homey and inviting. We came in here a couple of times for breakfast with bf during a recent visit to Buffalo. The sandwiches are very tasty and so is the coffee. read more

I'm still trying to figure out where all the hype about Spot Coffee comes from. I've been here a few times and had a few of their speciality coffee and tea drinks: nothing special. I also did try their hummus appetizer: definitely not authentic hummus, if anything it tastes bad. Overall, they have a good location but there are hundred of mom and pop coffee shops and national chains that are way better. read more

Now that they are newly expanded, Spot has free WiFi at all their locations. And they offer personal gourmet pizzas...they are unstoppable. If you have never been to Spot, just go already. They roast their own beans so the coffee is always fresh and tasty - the best cup in Buffalo in my opinion. The food is really good. I've always enjoyed the spicy tuna wrap, which a friend of mine recommended, b/c aptly stated, "It's good. It's like a tuna sandwich, but it's spicy." It is one of the best social scenes in Buffalo. If you know anyone you will see him or her at Spot eventually. For that reason it is not always the best place to study -- it's just too easy to socialize. But people do read there. read more

I've been to different SPoTs, including this one, many times in the past few years, but never had a chance to leave a review. We came in because my husband was craving dessert and we wanted to wander Elmwood. He chose a slice of cheesecake, but only after we awkwardly stood at the counter for some time. All of the employees were in the back, chatting. One even looked over a few times, but acted like we were an annoyance to be dealt with later. Finally someone came over and took our order, but it was obvious she wasn't in the mood to be at work. I didn't get anything initially. The cheesecake my husband ordered was OK, but he is a cheesecake maniac and it wasn't quite up to his standards. After hanging out for a bit, I magically became hungry (aka the frozen yogurt I had eaten before we got there moved over and made room for dinner). So I went up to the counter, and this time it was someone different! Thank goodness! He was very friendly and helped me choose between the two sandwiches I was craving. I ended up with the grilled cheese and was thrilled. Tomato, cheddar, and dijonnaise. Loved it! So the food was good, and half the service was great. The other half, not so much. Fingers crossed you don't get the woman who was having a terrible day. read more

Spot Coffee is a local coffee chain that totally rocks my socks. Their menu is expansive, and offers something for everyone. My personal favorite is the 'Cocomoco', which is just a fancy hot mocha drink. It's a bit pricey (over $4 for a grande), but I'd rather support a local business than their corporate conglomerate down the street. I've never had the food there, but from what I've heard, it's good. The atmosphere is very cozy, and offers stools, tables with chairs, an area with sofas, and outdoor seating for your caffeine consumption. The people that hang out at Spot are very friendly, and I could probably spend a whole day there just chatting with random strangers. If I lived closer, I'd spent a lot more time at Spot. It's definitely worth checking out for locals as well as out-of-towners! read more

The Spot Coffee on Elmwood has a younger, more hip vibe to it than many of the other Spot Coffee's I've been too. The large open areas with lots of open tables make it a great place to have a cup of coffee while meeting up with a friend, or just to study like I often do. The only qualm is that the background noise, between the store operations, music, and other customers, is mildly loud, so if you can't stand a louder environment, I suggest bringing headphones or selecting a different Spot location. Setting aside, the coffee itself is okay. Spot's coffee brew has a distinct flavor to it that I can only describe as mildly sour. Some people love Spot's unique blend, but as for me, I'm not a terribly big fan and have just grown accustomed to the taste. read more

This shop looks super cute, because it is. I had a matcha latte which was perhaps the worst matcha latte I've ever had in my life. They didn't do anything ceremonial about it and I actually threw it out early. If I would them, I would either teach all staff how to make matcha or just take it off the menu. The chai on the other hand was super delicious. The mixture that Spot Coffee uses is great: a little spicy, with flavors of cinnamon and a nice overall finish. If I'm in Buffalo again, I would consider going back here for the chai. read more

I am a huge fan of SPoT coffee. I've been to all of the locations in Buffalo, but this review is specially regarding the one on Elmwood. I've recently moved within walking distance of this location, and I was super excited since I'm a student and I love studying and doing work at coffee shops. Specifically at SPoT coffee. However, I've visited the Elmwood location multiple times and have found trouble connecting to their wifi each and every time. I keep coming back hoping it was just a one time fluke that the Internet was weak, but this has happened on every single occasion. Big disappointment, especially when you're here with your laptop and school materials for a productive session of marathon studying. I thought maybe the connection would be better since they started handing out 2 hour username and passwords to patrons, but I've had the same issues (maybe it's a tiny bit better but not noticeably). The coffee and food, however, are on point. Exactly what I expect from every SPoT coffee. Great coffee, delicious food (although a little pricey). The Elmwood location is great for hanging out with friends or catching up with people, or people watching. Highly recommended for that. For studiers: my favorite SPoT coffee to study at is the one on Transit Rd. :) read more

Awesome. Focaccia sammies. Mmmm. The fried egg sandwhich and the spicy tuna. In the words of Rachel Ray "Delish." I was a tad frustrated the second day I visited, asking for one coffee in a to-go cup, and all other food and bev for here when all of it arrived in to-go containers. Then, again, they have a constant line to the door. Makin' me re-think buying into a coffee and foodie eatery. It's really all about the quality, the location and the vibe. Robust, piping hot brews. Specialty drinks prepared to order and great crew. Lotta paint on them hip, cool and sexxy staffers. I gotta say - I will have to make a trip back early and often. read more

Spot is always on point with their drinks and food choices. The workers are always attentive and friendly. The atmosphere is great for a study sesh alone or conversation with friends. read more

SPoT Coffee - Great drinks and perfect for people watching. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Buffalo, New York

If it were possible to give a half star, I would've. To anyone who is a person of color, you might wanna watch out for this place. I haven't felt so uncomfortable at a restaurant in a long time, and this was first time trying out something new. Never doing this again. I ordered a California vegetable omelette with a hot chocolate. When I went to pick up my order, I noticed I didn't receive any silverware or utensils. I would've picked one up, but given our current circumstances with the Covid-19 pandemic, I had to go back up to the front counter to ask for one. There was no one at the counter at the time, so I asked the gentleman who was fixing drinks for one. He was super rude and his tone was very aggressive. To think something so simple and so innocent in nature could be reciprocated with so much rudeness. In addition to this, the customers and rest of the employees kept staring and glaring at me for the entire duration of my time there, like I didn't belong. I am an Afro-Native/Caribbean woman, with a medium-deep complexion and curly hair. Apparently I didn't fit their particular customer image as others glared and made me feel highly uncomfortable. The part Breakfast Wrapthat made me leave was a man who came to the area where my friend and I were speaking. He stood in front of us glaring for a solid 15-20 minutes. This prompted me and my friend to leave, as we both decided this was not a welcoming environment. I've had better service at a McDonalds drive-thru window than here. I will be taking my business elsewhere. Again to anyone who is a person of color who is thinking of trying this Cafe, think again. Thank you for reading! read more

My husband and I went to the Elmwood location today for Restaurant week, for an early lunch. We shared a mushroom pizza, spinach salad, and lemon scone. Also came with 2 coffees, (but they let me have a hot tea, instead.) Food was delicious, and at $20.19 for everything, was so affordable! read more

SPoT Coffee - Mushroom pizza was fantastic. Spinach salad and lemon scone (already eaten) were also very good! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Buffalo, New York

A cozy little coffee joint with an appreciable amount of hot tea and cocoa. They have a fair share of bistro-like sammiches and sweet little pastry items. The seating is cushy and cozy if a little crowded during the popular hours. There are rumors that expansion is coming sometime soon, so perhaps this problem will solve itself! The bathrooms are tucked away in the back, and labled by some poor Barbie/Ken dolls that underwent Extreme Hipster Makeovers. They're usually clean and are spacious with mirrors for preening. The patio outside is great in the summer and heated in the winter, though your results may vary. The staff can be a bit hipsterfuckyou, but soon they may realize that they have some lovely local coffee place competition right down the street. Then the attitude levels may cool a bit, but cmon, who likes non pretenious local coffee shop visits? Yeah, that's what I thought. read more

Really cool/good place overall -Awesome ambiance - high ceilings, loft-like feel, like Rachel and Monica's apartment on friends, w/o the fakeness and pretentiousness -The baristas are great, offering real honest opinions and advice, i.e. if you order something that will suck, they tell you and you can get something else -They also shout out your order, which is cool if you like shouting ** Always order a small** a barista showed me that the small holds the same as the medium! (maybe like a sip's difference, but saves like 50 cents -the wait can be long if at peak times, but it's A LOT better (taste, price, everything!) than Starbucks -another bflo institution you just have to experience read more

Stopped in for a cup of coffee here last Sunday. Seems they expanded since I was last here. Place looked really clean and modern inside. I used to go here all the time for a cup of coffee before heading off to school, when i lived around the corner on Auburn Ave. The coffee was just as good as always. And now that they expanded, they took care of what I would have deemed one there biggest problems, lack of room in the place. I also picked up some of their beans, their Ethiopian harrar is one of the best coffee's I have had from them. Glad I brought some home. Highly recommended read more

Been going here a long time & I'm NOT even a coffee drinker!! They've always had a lot of choices for the non-coffee-addicted individual. I was very bummed out to hear that the record store attached to the place, New World Records, went out of biz yrs ago, it was always cool to shop there & walk thru the open entrance near the cash wrap & get a cookie & pour over your new music. Still, Spot is a great place! My favorite historical fact about them is that a Starblech's opened across the street from the Delaware Ave location downtown & hasn't done nearly as much biz as Spot!! read more

I want to like Spot Coffee, but I can't. Even with the expansion of this location, it's lacking in seating. It could use more tables and chairs and fewer couches, so that people who want to order lunch actually have a place to sit down. But, my biggest problem with Spot is the process of retrieving your order. It's like a circus. They call out your drinks not by YOUR name, but by the name of the item, i.e. "Green tea!" Unfortunately, it is difficult to hear the servers, which leaves everyone in a state of confusion. Your neighbor will turn to you and say, "What was that? Did you hear what he/she said?" Today, I ordered a green tea, and I believe that one of the other patrons had taken my order because I never received it. Would it really be so hard to take down the names of each of the patrons and write it on the cup? Wouldn't that make it a lot easier for everyone? I don't understand why management would want to make it needlessly difficult to retrieve a cup of tea. I prefer Starbucks - more corporate, yes, but much less hassle. read more

Great coffee shop on Elmwood. Many seating options from sofas to fancy chairs to regular table and chairs. The lighting is ample, but somehow soft. The space is relaxing yet easy to work in. The coffee selections are basic. No super fancy specialty lattes. I'm fine with that, but my husband likes super sugary drinks and they don't have many options... We've only had pastries or bagels, but the food has always been good. The staff are nice and the drinks come out fast. The bathrooms are clean too. Overall, this is a great "Spot" to grab a coffee! read more

Exactly what you would expect to find in the heart of the Elmwood Village. The staff is extremely eclectic, the service rather unreliable and constantly changing, but the atmosphere is unbeatable. They have these counters up against the windows that are just the perfect little nook to go and read/work at. The wifi is extremely shoddy here, so maybe reserve any online work you have for a Starbucks. read more

Great food, coffee, staff, and environment. But, these folks need to get a real dishwasher. Cups way deeply coffee stained, plates smeared with grease and fingerprints. I loved the hummus wrap, it was nice and garlic-ey. I just hope the garlic protects me against whatever didn't get washed off the plate from previous users. The coffee was very freshly roasted at another Spot location. I do wish there had been a less-dark version of the Kenyan AA. Staff was charming and well informed. Would gladly come back when they buy or hire a new dishwasher. read more

Good coffee and food selections. Great staple for a leisurely weekend morning. I was so happy to see that Spot expanded to West Hartford, CT. read more

Spot Coffee is a very trendy coffee shop,I am impressed. Positives: Great hot chocolate,excellent chocolate chip cookie,great atmosphere and staff. Negative: A bit pricey $5 for a hot chocolate and a cookie. Also a word of warning...be careful where you park,the cops are waiting around the corner to catch you "just going to get a quick coffee". read more

Pumpkin spice chai is seriously the best! Every baked good I've tried is simply amazing! read more

I have to say that knowing how well the Downtown Spot Coffee did we were reserved to think the same could be done in OP, turns out it's every bit as good and worth going to. The building is open and airy, service is quick and everyone friendly. And NO it's not just like a Starbucks for you unwilling to try anything new, it's better, more personal and better quality if you ask me! Thank you Spot for choosing Orchard Park. read more

This is my favorite SPoT Coffee location in Buffalo. The staff is always friendly, the food is cooked to perfection and the coffee is consistently well made. There is a great amount of space to come hang out, enjoy a tasty beverage and admire the lovely artwork and murals on the walls. I believe they even have wi-fi if you're looking for a place to chill and surf the web. :) read more

I miss Spot Coffee!!! And that says alot since I am not a coffee person...:) I always get their coco mochacino?? Hmm....YUMMY!! Hot chocolate/coffee drink...when it's cold outside (which is alot of the time in Buffalo). The food's always been good, I love their wraps!! Cool servers, always characters to amuse yourself with. Great cozy decor..if you can find a seat that is. Good mix of crowd, old, young, rich and average. Laid back atmosphere with good music...almost always! Cute toilet signs..which I know...it's not that important! :P Tip-bits: Parking can be tricky, either across the street by Globe Mkt, or in Blockbuster's lot or along the side streets. You would be lucky if you got one on Elmwood itself! read more

My friend was so lucky to be able to park right on Elmwood right in front of Spot! Spot was definitely a nice change from Starbucks. The decor inside was interesting and unique. And it seemed like everyone, young and old, except me, had tattoos. There's something about Buffalo and tattoos. And here I thought I'd hear nothing but bragging rights about buffalo wings. Anyways, I had their iced berry tea. Refreshing! If you're one of those people who love to people-watch, this Spot location is the perfect place. Spot is roomy and open with lots of windows. Lots of windows means you can relax while you soak up the sun. Again, lovely place! read more

This is the true Buffalo, NY coffee chain. Even though a lot of Western New Yorkers want to claim Tim Horton's as belonging to Buffalo that truly belongs to Canada. There are several Spot Coffee locations around the Buffalo area, however I've only been to the one on Elmwood at the corner of Cleveland so this review only applies to that location. First of all this is a great place to hang out either with friends, with a significant other, a family member, by yourself or to get some studying done. The atmosphere of this place is so great in my opinion. There are tons of tables and comfy chairs everywhere and the walls are painted with really neat pictures and bright colors. It seriously just has that coffee shop atmosphere you see on sit coms where everybody meets up to unwind and talk about their various experiences during that episode. Kind of like Central Perk on "Friends". As for the coffee, I usually opt for one of their espresso drinks. Most recently I ordered the mocha and the time before that I ordered the carmel machiatto. Both were good and right up there with what you would get at Tim Horton's or Starbucks. The price of the coffee is in between Tim Horton's and Starbucks. Not as cheap as Tim Horton's, but not as expensive as Starbucks. The desserts here are amazing! This is such a good place to go out for dessert! I got the cheesecake the most recent time I was here and it was superb! My cousin got a massive brownie which she really liked. They also have pie, cookies, and other really good looking desserts to choose from. I'm really glad Buffalo has it's own coffee house chain like this and if you live in the Buffalo area or are just visiting I suggest you give Spot Coffee a try. read more

SPoT is a buffalo classic - the environment here is great and the barista Ben is the best. Hopefully you get to encounter him!!! I always get a classic iced green tea unsweetened but tonight I split a turkey wrap with my friend -- AMAZING. This thing was heaven in my mouth. Something about the mustard sauce that they used........ seriously out of this world. I'm going to go ahead and INSIST you order that next time you're here! read more

Got to nerd out here for Gilmore Girls coffee day earlier this month. Netflix was allowing local coffee stops to front as Luke's diner for the morning. Very good coffee here! I am a coffee snob and I just don't know what it is about this place, but it is delicious. Maybe it just fits me, can't explain it. I also got the breakfast wrap (spinach) with eggs and salsa. Between the number of people here and the quality of our food, I was very impressed! They were slammed from 6-8am while we were enjoying the Luke's atmosphere and they handled it well. Thank you, Spot! read more

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This is my neighborhood coffee house. It is the best place to get coffee, espresso and blended drinks in the city, although I would be doing a disservice to Caffe Aroma on Elmwood and Bidwell if I didn't give them a nod as well. But anyway, this is about Spot! Spot is quirky (note their in-house lingo) and is generally a relaxed place to hang out, although busy = noisy keep that in mind. The Spot on Elmwood is usually very busy, so seating space, especially in winter, can be at a premium - especially on weekends. Still though, they roast their own beans and offer them in the store, if you wish to buy bulk. Their House blend is probably my favorite local cup of any kind and is second to none. I drink iced soy chai from Spot all the time and I've yet to find a better one in Buffalo. However, by far my favorite and most guilty pleasure at Spot are the cincoshakes - trust me, they are brilliant. read more