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    The Intersection Cafe

    4.7 (24 reviews)
    ModerateCoffee & Tea
    Open 7:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    Dogs allowed
    Good for working
    Outdoor seating

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    Danielle M.

    My daughter, son, and I stopped into this small neighborhood cafe after breakfast at a local restaurant and we just loved everything about it. The decor and overall vibe is so funky and fun. There were tons of interesting drink options - something to make each of us happy. I got the Honey Belle, which is a honey-sweetened spice tea latte, and it was probably the best non-coffee drink I have ever had. My son got an iced caramel latte and my daugher had the cafe au lait. We will definitely be back!

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    Kate M.

    This review is based on the whole beans they sell and their drip coffee. You can't currently enter the coffee shop itself, but they're open and have chairs out front. There's a table in the doorway for ordering. I believe their pandemic hours were 8am to 1pm, but they're now open until 6pm...which is handy for stopping by to grab some beans. My husband and I are pretty snobby (and addicted) when it comes to coffee. We needed beans in a pinch so I looked up nearby coffeeshops and I found The Intersection right down the street! We get our beans there as often as possible now. They've always been under $14 for a pound, freshly roasted and delicious. They make their drip coffee strong and that's how I like it so it's perfect...not too acidic, and deeply flavorful.

    Antoinina M.

    Such a cute little hole in the wall coffee spot! The person who made my latte was very nice. Love all the bright colorful decor in there too. Latte was good too! Lots of flavor options.

    Rosa W.

    Cuuuuteee allentown coffee stop. I just moved in down the street, and will definitely be visiting in the mornings before work. I stopped by with my dog at around 3 PM on a Monday and was served immediately. There was no line, and were a few people sitting outside chatting. They had dog treats for my baby and I got my coffee within about a minute. I got an iced mocha (iced drinks come in one size) and it was delicious and reasonably priced. highly recommend to those in the neighborhood. I can't wait to try what else is on the menu.

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    Matt C.

    I have to say I love this place. I love coffee too. I'm not a big drinker of lattes etc though so I'm not able to review those items but their drip coffee was fresh and very good. This place is literally a hole in the wall but it has great character and a bohemian vibe that's hard to find. There's also local artists' works works for sale too. It's always nice to an establishment supporting local work. It reminds me of the small coffee shops you can find throughout the SF Bay area. Having recently moved here I needed to find someplace to buy whole bean coffee and this place is it. They have several varieties but I always end up getting their Tanzania Peaberry. If you like coffee then you know how special Peaberries are and at $13.00 you can't pass it up. It has all the signatures you typically find in an East African coffee. I'd like to try their other single origin coffees as well as they have several Central American types too. They also offer a variety of pastries but their space is limited. There's always folks sitting outside enjoying their drinks and chatting. This place has a nice vibe and is worth checking out.

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    Jenna P.

    I particularly love their chai latte. The staff is great, their covid precautions are top notch, and customers often have their pups with them when buying coffee (on the sidewalk of course).

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    Rain F.

    I am a die hard Cafe Taza fan so I was a little nervous to check out The Intersection. Silly I know, especially when they are still offering the same EXACT drink menu. However for some reason my uncertainty forced me to try something new so I have a newly found love the Caramel Macchiato. Straight Heaven, how have I been such a long time customer and I am I just now ordering this?!?!?!!!! The new owner is very friendly and really cares about the community,they were even open on Christmas this year to prove it. The shop has some new charm, bagels and scones, has new faces with quirky designs here and there, and most importantly now offers delivery via GrubHub! They also feature a new artist & artwork once a month you can always find the price-list on the wall as well just in case you wanted to support some buffalo artists. It's safe to say the atmosphere is more eclectic then ever and you will still walk into the most entertaining, possibly offensive, controversial but open conversations so don't be afraid to chime in here and there. No judgement. Don't forget to ask about the loyalty card and stop in for a gift card to support your local coffee junkie (even if it's for yourself, we won't tell).

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    Amber J.

    Hands down THE BEST coffee I've had in Buffalo so far!!! As someone who's from Seattle, it was like walking into a coffee shop back home. It actually feels more like a local coffee shop you'd see in Portland. The shop itself is very small with only about 3-4 stool seats and three small tables. I think it's meant for take out than for sitting in. The inside decor is SOOOOO similar to what I've seen in Seattle/Portland; very hipster, artsy, and free. Lots of rainbows and cool posters. There was only one barista, but she was very quick in making all the orders. Now, the coffee. IT IS D-E-LICIOUS. My husband ordered a mocha and I ordered an almond milk latte. The first sip told it all. The coffee is EXQUISITE. Reminded me of all the local coffee shops I used to go to. Just YUMMMMMM. We also ordered a chocolate yum muffin too. It wasn't too sweet, was good. I think I found my favorite coffee shop in Buffalo (for now!)

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    Wonderful little spot full of friendly people. Nice after a bad experience at another restaurant earlier. We will be back tomorrow. Thankyou

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    Great place to hang out. The owner seemed cool as the workers do also. The only bitch I have is the fact that it is pricey.

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    Heidi J.

    Thanks so much, Danielle! We look forward to seeing you more!

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    It's a nice little coffee spot to grab a quick coffee or expresso. Their smokin joe is pretty good too.

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    3 years ago

    Best cafe in Buffalo, vegan options & queer friendly to boot! Plus they carry narcan & fentanyl test strips, clutch.

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    A great atmosphere and even BETTER coffee and muffins! Chia chihuahua is amazing! Great conversation:)

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    Thanks for the great review, Joejoe! We appreciate you! NFA <3

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