Visited this coffee shop the other day with a friend of mine. She ordered a regular coffee, not a specialty drink, just a coffee. To her and my surprise, the employee said, "I'm sorry, our coffee machine isn't working". Umm...isn't this supposed to be a coffee shop? It was in the middle of the day, so they weren't getting ready to close, either. Kind of a turn off and a perhaps a little amusing, when a "COFFEE" shop, specializing in exactly that...."coffee" tells you that they are unable to serve coffee. Glad there was a Starbucks nearby. read more

I just recently moved to Williamsville and after trying out almost every coffee shop, I can confidently say that this is the best one. I have been going to this Spot coffee almost everyday for the past ~7 months. I am a remote worker and also have online school, I'm constantly working. The staff is extremely welcoming and kind. I love the atmosphere, there are many tables and spots to choose from, including window seats, comfy couches, and a fire place to sit by. Their food is amazing, I've never had an issue with it and I've ordered almost everything on the menu. I also love their mint tea and matcha lattes, I genuinely have not been disappointed once by this place. It is so cozy and feels like a home away from home to me. As a VERY frequent customer, I can say that this coffee shop is top notch, I would give it more than 5 stars if I could. read more

I have found myself hard at work at the Transit Rd (near Maple Rd) location a lot recently. This location has the same great food, drinks, and services as other locations. The staff have been extremely well attentive. My interactions have been with friendly and caring employees who enjoy the service industry. I have witnessed the staff wiping down tables and cleaning up more than just the bins of dirty dishes at this location. This location has less of a crowd during the day. I've found that it only becomes busy after 7pm on week days. There is both inside and outside seating. The environment here is much more relaxed. The only real down side to this more work-conducive environment, is a lack of power outlets. Only two tables near the window, 1 table against the back wall by the ATM, and the couch "fire pit" area have usable outlets that I've found. Each of these areas only has two outlets per table. The front window faces the sun set, and during that time it can get rather warm sitting in the window where most of the power outlets are. This location's driveway is close enough to Maple Rd that it can be difficult to make a left. The driveways are also located directly across from the Transit Rd left hand turning lane, sometimes making it impossible to turn into their lot. I recommend that you do a U-turn at the next light, or head North on Transit with Sheridan behind you. You can also get in through the BJ's lot, if you do not want to make a U-turn. It can get a bit chilly once the sun sets. They seem to really pump their air conditioning. The bathroom feels like a walk in cooler (not freezer). This location has ample parking. Is in walking distance of a lot of businesses, restaurants, and stores along Transit road. They have an ATM. Their bathrooms have always been clean. They accept credit cards and cash. So far this is my favorite location. read more

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

Spot is a chain, so I can't say this location is better or worse than any other I've been to, but I do like the overall atmosphere of the place. The food is surprisingly good for a coffee shop, and they have a few unique beverages on the menu which change seasonally so you can have a new experience each time you visit. I do really like this location because of the seating options available. They have couches, benches and classic tables so if you want to sit as a group or just hang out solo you can do that. In the winter this is also a great place to read or study, since they have a huge central fireplace. read more

I work nearby and this Spot location is great for me to get out of the office and meet with people. As a youth minister, Spot gives me a cool place to grab any hip drink with a teen or young adult. The space is cool and comfy and the staff are always engaging. I'll be coming back more and more, and will almost certainly have people in tow. read more

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This place definitely has the hipster vibe to it, but it is such a great place to stop for a speciality coffee, fresh cafe breakfast sandwich, or pastry. The lunch and dinner options are just as delicious and filling from the thick bread grilled cheese to the specialty homemade pizzas, and everything in between. On the weekends they have a waffle brunch deal that is well worth the trip and bound to put a smile on your face! You'll have to grab your food and drinks from the counter but then you'll have your choice of traditional tables or comfy couches to choose from to enjoy your meal. The atmosphere and free WiFi also make this place the perfect meeting and study spot. read more

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

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Stopped here for a mini study session at night. If I drink caffeine my brain will be so wired I won't be able to sleep, so i just had a hot chocolate and that was the best one I ever had. It wasn't so creamy like how some places would make it. It was subtly creamy and chocolatey; it was a good mixture. I had a great time sitting by the fireplace and chatting for a bit Also a plus, after 8pm, there is 50%off cinnamon rolls, muffins, and scones. AND there is a student discount of 15%! read more

Super bomb!! I got the Jake's sandwich on a croissant with avocado and Bacon. I'd rate this a solid 5 out of 5 stars because the coffee I got a caramel Macchiato is amazing too. The staff was polite. So no complaints here. read more

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What an adorable spot for a quick coffee or a delicious breakfast! The staff was super friendly and the place was very clean. Their coffee was yummy and fresh. I would definitely recommend Spot Coffee to anyone in the area. read more

It took them 25 min to fry an egg and put it on a bagel. Of course I have nothing better to do than wait for a breakfast bagel in a fast food place. Was there a line? Nope. They also added bacon to it which I didn't ask for and don't eat. Great job at losing a customer. read more

6/16/2019: I felt bad giving this place a bad review the first time. I even received a mean message from an anonymous yelper!! So, I gave it another shot. I tried the drive through this time ... it was raining out, so why not? Ugh. Lucky that I wasn't in a hurry. There was one car ahead of me that was already at the window. I ordered a bagel w cream cheese and a bagel sandwich. The person taking the order seemed to understand the order and repeated it back to me clearly. I waited for 15 MINUTES behind the person at the window!! I thought of leaving but, like I said, not in a hurry. I finally get to the window and they only made half the order!! She goes back to check and someone else comes back and says she misunderstood. What??? So I pay for my order and he says I have to pull ahead and they'll bring it out to me. 15 MINUTES later she's out in the parking lot, can't find me and returns to the building. Ugh. So I pull back around to the window to retrieve my bagel. She says she couldn't find me!!! Oh my goodness. How does this place stay in business?? read more

I think this has to be my least favorite spot location. The barista who took my order was super sweet but waited 5-7 minutes for a toasted bagel with just butter for the guy in back to make. Not a wrap or a salad, a bagel with butter. Plus when I finally get to sink my teeth in, it's drenched in butter. Like the bagel is slippery. It's a good bagel but would have been 10xs better if it was faster and a whole lot less butter. read more

Very good coffee very helpful they now us so well that they know exactly what we order

Great coffee place. Nice food menu. Comfortable, relaxing space. So much better than that "other" coffee place!

First ....... If you're a coffee shop your coffee should be just about perfect. And, the people behind the counter should understand "coffee lingo". What's so difficult about "grande one pump fat-free sugar-free vanilla latte"? I mean I order it all the time at coffee shops everywhere and no one ever bats an eye. And, I've never had to repeat myself three times. Second..... When you order a hot beverage in a coffee shop it should be HOT. Not tepid.... Not luke-warm..... But HOT. I order latte specifically for that reason. I like my coffee light and I like it hot..... and by ordering latte, which is espresso with steamed milk, I usually get what I want. Not today. This beverage was tasty enough but just a few degrees above room temperature.....blech! Sure the setting is nice and clean and the employees are friendly. And, I love the long table by the fireplace. Perfect for doing some work or hanging with a few friends. But I must say that the whole place just kind of misses something. Maybe it's too clean..... too perfect..... too much of a "Mac-Coffee Shop" trying to be cool in the suburbs. Honestly, it just doesn't work. read more

Even though the Spot chain has commercialized (and this one seems super far from the emo/hipster Spot days in the late 90's), I'm still not the biggest fan. I liked the China Black iced tea I had and the atmosphere is decent. The food though totally fresh and edible was majorly lacking for me. I had a chicken feta wrap, greens on the side. It was okay, but if they're typically that stingy on the chicken, I wouldn't opt to order it again. It cost me $11 for my tea and wrap, which I though was steep. Would have been closer to $12 if it hadn't been "customer appreciation day" which included a 10% discount (hey, every little bit of extra change helps these days). For only small bits of chicken and a whole lot of greens (few peppers too come to think of it!), I can't believe I had to pay that much... I would really like to try a breakfast sandwich here some morning. Will update when I give it another chance... But for several dollars less, I'll opt for Subway next time for lunch and breakfast. read more

Officially my new favorite spot to get work done at. Since the location is a little odd for transit road, I think the customer flow is on the low side at certain times (which is great news for someone looking to cozy up with coffee near an outlet!) The service was great and I was pleasantly surprised when I ordered my grande coffee as the worker informed me it was an old brew and that he could whip up a new pot quickly. Impressive service, clean environment, warm fireplace, and free water refill station. I can't wait to be back and maybe try some food! read more

I love coffee. I think I mentioned it in my previous review but I'm going to say it anyway. I usually go places with coffee in my hand. Sometimes I wonder if I need to attend CA (coffee anonymous). Lately I've been coming to spot coffee on this location, and so far I like it. It's not as crowded as the other spot coffee (ie. Elmwood or Main st). I don't usually order food, mostly just coffee or dessert, depends on my mood. My latest obsession is their caramel mocha chocolate cake with whipped cream filling which was super moist and tasty. Their cafe mocha tasted good and even the black coffee wasn't taste like water. The seating area is spacious for customers to eat or to pretend busy with the computer. There's a sofa available next to a fire place. This place hasn't disappointed me yet and I hope I don't need to update my review with a lower rating. Maybe with a better one once I try their sandwich or breakfast. As far as the wall outlet for computer, I don't really need it because I don't sit more than 2 hours to do some work. So I'm not sure where the outlet is. Great service, nice sitting area, and the restroom is clean. I will definitely come back again. Parking is easy to come in, hard to get out as Transit road is always busy. So be prepared. read more

Spot coffees a good alternative when you have more leisure time available and a good alternative over dunkin, star and Timmy's. Nice quiet place to read the paper or surf the web etc. coffee (good taste) and Danishes to compliment your visit also. I'll stop on in when I have time to relax read more

I come here quite a bit. Everything I've ever gotten has been delicious! I highly recommend the vegan berry muffin as well as the veggie burger panini. As far as drink selections, they've got mostly anything you'd want. Colin is officially going to be the assistant manager and he does a phenomenal job. He's been with the company for about a little over a year now. Keep up the good work guys! Pro-tip: if you're a student, bring your student ID and you'll get a discount. read more

Spot coffee has been a longtime favorite of mine. I usually go with my favorite, a chai tea latte. In my opinion, they have the best chai in the area, second only to Cream & Sugar's blend in Lockport. I've been to their locations on Transit, Williamsville and Elmwood and all three have plenty of seating and great service. They move quickly, in my experience, so the wait for your food/beverage is a lot better than it'd usually be at a Starbucks. Another reason I like this mini-chain is because they're unique to Buffalo! I want to give them five stars, but their prices are really steep. I paid $5.06 for a small dirty chai latte (not everything is that expensive) and it's just a bit too much in my opinion. Because of that I treat myself only once in a while - it's always worth it though! Besides their chai they have great coffee and caramel macchiatos, and their breakfast food is always delicious. read more

SPoT Coffee - Tall dirty chai tea latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Clarence, New York

Really great place to go alone to study or read. Very cosy atmosphere with a fire place and decor. Great coffee and hot drinks. The food is slightly more processed then I usually eat, I was looking for more of a home made sandwich selection. My chicken pesto sandwich was good, but as I said, the chicken seems to b pre packaged and probably frozen at some point. Not sure if they actually cook here or just warm the food up in a microwave. I do love their drinks and will always support a Buffalo original! read more

SPoT Coffee - Chamomile Tea and Chicken Pesto sandwich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Clarence, New York

This place doesn't need a intro but if you live around Amherst or clarence area then this spot location is closer to you. We celebrated our friend's b'day with a dessert deli cake and Spot's coffee and snack with atleast 15 people. I loved the privacy and there is plenty of space around to sit. The staff was very courteous about us bringing cake from outside and those who are not coffee fans got the milk shakes. They have pizzas, sandwiches and snacks too. Great place to spend time alone or with friends over not so regular cup of joe! read more

This is a little bit of an update from a previous review almost 2 years ago: I love Spot Coffee. From the original one (original for me) on Elmwood to the Spot at Main and Union in Williamsville, to my latest fave, Transit and Greiner-- I am a fan! I usually get the same thing at any of the locations and the quality and service are usually consistent. This location though, is very convienent for me. It's not Spot's fault, but it is VERY difficult to try to turn left into the lot from Transit, depending on what time of day you're there. Use caution, or go in through the M&T entrance on Greiner, after bank hours. I usually get a Power Protein shake, strawberry banana flavor. It's made from a mix, so it's pretty consistent, but they had coconut and lime flavors for coffees over the summer and I had someone mix that up for me instead- at Main & Union it was perfect, tasted like a pina colada. Here, it tasted more banana-y but still very good. I love their chamomile tea. This location has become cozier since it opened and it looks like they added more seating. The fireplace was going when I was there last week and it was nice and toasty sitting next to it. read more

Cool little place. Good food items and drinks. Slower service than I'd like at a coffee shop but overall a good experience.

I've gone to school for 4 years, here in Buffalo and have studied at every Spot Coffee in town, because that's just what I do, apparently. As a result, I've also dined and drank at each one of these locations and up until recently, my favorite location was Spot on Main St. in Williamsville. No more, now. Spot on Transit is HANDS DOWN the BEST Spot location there is in WNY and - dare I say - of ALL Spot Locations (I've even been to the one in Toronto). The Staff are ABSOLUTELY AMAZING. I spent upwards of about 10 hours a day here and constantly see them providing the absolute best customer service they possibly can. They're constantly tending to the tables, bringing food and drink out to customers, cleaning and polishing, and giving birth to the best atmosphere anyone can ask for. Business meetings, study groups, and social outings are all had here and no one has ever left without a large smile or a delicious beverage in their hands made LOVINGLY by the staff. They've made me feel welcome and at home every single time I've come in here and THEY'RE the reason why I've been passing all my exams, recently. I LOVE this SPOT and I LOVE this STAFF!!!!!! Truly honest, good, wholesome, welcoming, and hospitable people. This is the GOLD STANDARD for cafe's, coffee shops, and restaurants in terms of comfortable atmosphere, quality of customer service, quality of food, and quality of beverage. BEST. SPOT. LOCATION. BEST. SPOT. STAFF. EVER. P.S. HI PAT!!!! read more

The atmosphere is not very welcoming; the restaurant is rather boxy with few spots to sit comfortably. The staff is polarized- some members are the sweetest people and the others never crack a smile. Never had a problem with the food, but they do burn the espresso rather often. I haven't had to wait more than five minutes for a meal. read more

I'm a city spot guy mostly, but if you're in the area this is a great place to chill at. Bring headphones though: be prepared for aggressively bad music. Excellent parking and clean restrooms. read more

This Spot Coffee does not see a lot of traffic, which is nice if you want a quite place to sit down and study, read, or meet with someone. It's doesn't have the hip trendy vibe that the Spot Coffee's on Elmwood or Downtown have, but it's a little classier and cleaner. One cool thing that they do have is a fireplace, which is kind of cool to look at and enjoy. read more

Love this place! Classic Spot Coffee with my favorite Coffee, Great food. The muffins are amazing. May be the best thing about this place is the very hip vibe. Fabulous music combined with the fireplace right in the middle of the room. One minor but not any less important feature is the cleanliness of the bathrooms. "Spotlessly" clean. Never too crowded like the one on Main Street and great friendly service! Really neat place to hang.. read more

SPoT Coffee - Cozy table right next to the fire - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Clarence, New York

I do most of my appointments here and am a big fan! Clean, great bathrooms, great food and great drinks. However it is rather pricey. I get a panini and a drink for lunch and it's $16. The quality is good, but not for 16. Also not a TON of seating, once the good ones are up that's that. But GREAT stuff, very kind and helpful. Check it out! read more

i wasn't having the best day but the guy who took my order was very friendly and put me in a better mood. Their iced caramel macchiatos are heavenly and they have signs on the tables to flip once you leave to make sure that it stays clean. The music they played in there was also really good so 10/10 to whoever made the playlist. read more

I've stopped here a few times in the last month, and I find this restaurant to always clean the service is always good , I do think they are a little over priced but I'm normally satisfied with my purchase so it evens out. I hope they keep up the good service it's important. read more

I visited this location for the first time last week. I've been to most of the other locations throughout the years, including those outside of Buffalo. Compared to the others, this is my least favorite location. While the location is accessible and well-located with plenty of parking, it simply lacks the eclectic, community vibe that other locations feature. Outlets for my laptop were hard to claim. There was a cozy lounge area, complete with big couches and a fireplace, which was a plus. The primary issue I encountered was with the employee interactions. When I arrived, the barista taking my order was friendly and upbeat. After I requested the chicken pesto sandwich, he asked if I wanted white or wheat bread. I replied with the wheat selection. A few moments later, another employee (perhaps his manager?) burst out of the kitchen and said "How many times do I have to tell you that there is no such a thing as wheat focaccia bread?" My barista was incredibly apologetic both to him and to me. I tried to lighten the situation with humor, but I felt bad for the employee and slightly awkward myself. I've been a retail manager in the past and disciplining employees in front of customers is demeaning and a killer of morale. About an hour later, I witnessed a similar situation crop up again. The same manager yelled at the barista for taking too long of a break in front of other customers. Again, the barista hung his head in shame and apologized profusely, saying that he had accidentally lost track of time and that it wouldn't happen again. And, like the last time, I felt bad for the friendly young man. I know the frustrations that managing others can bring, but, as a patron, it was an uncomfortable situation to watch. On a positive note, my (white) focaccia sandwich with pesto chicken was yummy and my Cocomoca was on par with ones I've had from other locations. WiFi was pretty decent and, despite frigid weather outside, the dining area was kept at a comfortable temperature. I was able to work there for several hours without issue. read more

Ive given this location numerous chances...it's the EJ Mannuel of cafés, it has potential but can never seem to rise to the occasion and provide great results. Took them 30 minutes for 2 Mikes Sandwiches on this visit. Mind you other people who arrived after me were getting their orders. Previous visits provided the same results, it always takes forever to fry 2 eggs and slap it on a bagel. It wasnt all that busy either. Its pretty much the only thing I come here for, Im not a huge fan of their coffee. If you are in a hurry, go elsewhere. If you are meeting someone, order early and expect to wait. read more

A coffee shop....with 1 (one) choice, guess that is no choice, of unflavored coffee. Okay thought since it must be unique is should be awesome....NOT. Ok but no better than McDonald's @ .99/each. I don't mind paying but give me something for my money. Kwikfill is another option with equal or better coffee. read more

Update on SPoT....it is still the same bunch of meh-ness, maybe even worse. I had a really strange experience here recently. I ordered an iced coffee, paid and had a seat while I waited for them to get my drink. The barista then called for me, saying they were out of iced coffee and asked if I would want something else instead. Okay, out of iced coffee at a coffee shop? What a bummer, but I understand things happen so I asked if I could have an iced chai instead. I remained in my seat and soon the barista called me over. So she says I need to pay the difference between the iced coffee and iced chai. Are you kidding me?? You're out of something and offer me something else and want me to pay the difference that's what like 0.75 cents or something? I got slightly upset at this and said I wanted my money back. I am never a difficult customer but yikes....oh and they got rid of the student discount. Boo. read more

WiFi never works, and the iced coffee tastes like straight up water. To top it off, it doesn't seem like the kitchen has a fan/window so all the gas and fumes go back into the seating area. I'll stick to Starbucks. read more

The girl at the register talked me into getting some type of tea. I was still hesitant but decided to get it after she said "try it, see if you like it". Well, I didn't like it. Decided to go back to the register and asked her if I could get green tea. Her response, yes but you still have to pay for it. Huh? You forced me to "try" something that I didn't like. I can't get something else? Wth. Will the price of the tea come out of your pay check Missy? Yah? Nah? Then drop the sales pitch. read more

Came here last Sunday afternoon. Was surprisingly crowded!! Really good food, the mocha frappe was better than Starbucks. The chicken pesto panini was great, very large portions on everything. Good service, clean restaurant, will be back. read more