I m headed back to Brooklyn, and we decided to grab breakfast first. We chose this shop after searching Yelp and seeing the menu. It is a small diner with a friendly atmosphere. The food was good. I eggs tasted fresh and not from a carton. The bacon was just right for me. My pancakes were lighter in color than I like but good. Coffee was also good. It is small in size, so you will more than likely have to wait to be seated. I highly recommend trying this place if you are in the area whether local or tourist. read more

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Can't beat the price and I love the homey kind service. Breakfast is what I come for. Good read more

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Excellent customer service, great locals vibe, and top notch breakfast sandwiches. Diner coffee at its best.

This place is exactly what it appears to be, a diner where people can relax, get ready for court, catch up, read the paper. Everyone knows each other, friendly waitresses. If you sit at the counter, you can watch them prepare the food. The food is always good, fresh ingredients. The coffee cup never goes empty. I've enjoyed this place for over 30 years when I find myself in Niagara Falls. It's right down the street from the municipal courthouse, and enjoys a mix of lawyers with their clients, retired people with their friends, regular working folks, all friendly. read more

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Great Service They gave me hot chocolate and there pancakes are huge and the bacon is good. It wasn't dirty at all. Food only took 5-10 minutes Come here for good food and service read more

Looking for a back to basics breakfast where all the locals eat? This is your place! Retro look had us wondering how much was original- with the red, orange and yellow pendant lights, wood paneling covered walls and the old school candy bar dispenser. The prices are fab- again old school, cash only and you can grab breakfast, coffee and tip for two under $20- just say yes! The counter was filled with blue collar workers that Monday morning, another good sign for me. Street parking is available- we found an easy spot just before it poured rain. Service was spot on, fast and friendly. Just a great mom and pop vibe, local diner establishment. So happy The Why popped up as an option close to us! read more

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The food is empty iffy sometimes it's good sometimes it's bad all the pencils cooking plus they never opened half the time and their manuals needed to be updated the menu that's on our list back few years ago read more

Love this groovy original in the heart of Niagara Falls/Buffalo NY. Rona is the proprietor- her dad started the joint in 1979 and she has worked there since she was a kid helping her dad out behind the counter. This is the real deal. It was such a pleasure eating my yummy veggie omelet, toast and coffee at the counter as Rona and the team buzzed around making everyone happy. This local midcentury coffee shop has been featured in films and enjoyed by locals for years! read more

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Quick delicious breakfast! Price, food, service was perfect!!! Just a no-nonsense coffee shop!

Take-out only due to COVID-19 times. One needs to phone order and then go in to pay cash only. I ordered Breakfast #3 and a hot chocolate. The eggs done to order, home fries, bacon, and buttered toast. So, I hopped back into the car and ate my breakfast. Yummy! The hot chocolate was better than most places. They provided salt & pepper, catchup packets, jam, utensils, napkin., Then, I was off to walk the Niagara Stare Park. read more

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Found this mom and pop diner on our weekend trip to Niagara Falls, the hometown atmosphere was nothing you see anymore! It's definitely a locals spot, as they knew most of the patrons that were dining. It's a small space, with a few booths/tables and some counter seats; but the place was full when we arrived on a weekday. The service and kindness we received from all of the staff was unmatched to a local chain; they were attentive and kind. The food was great, we ordered everything from a breakfast sandwich to pancakes and bacon; everything was hot and delicious. I would recommend this little gem to anyone who likes a great diner. Glad we found this little hidden gem! They are cash only! Just a heads up before going in! read more

The Overall- CASH ONLY, less than $10.00 per person (price of average drink included), good and fast service, tasty food and a clean establishment. The breakdown- While driving back from Niagara Falls, we were craving a good breakfast. Seven of us traveling with two kids. Our family was looking for an inexpensive place to start off our day. Found this place via Yelp and we were reluctant to visit it since the prices are insanely cheap and it just looked too good to be true. Nevertheless, we decided to trust our Yelp community and the reviews. Don't let the shady look fool you, this place is great! It might not look like a lot, but prices of sides and full entrées vary from $2.00 to $5.75 (most expensive entrée on the menu). Service was fast and friendly, food was surprisingly tasty (server mentioned their home fries are seasoned with "adobo") with fair proportions and coffee was decent. Establishment has been operating since the late 70s, so yeah, it looks old school and like it could use some TLC, but ambience is homey, with friendly and polite locals and everything is sneaky clean. Would visit again if possible. read more

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Stopped here for breakfast while visiting Niagara Falls area. Great prices, great food, breakfast for 2 with coffee for less than $20! Fast friendly service and hot fresh food! read more

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Love this little local coffee shop. It was recommended by the Desk clerk at our hotel. If I lived here, I would eat breakfast here every day. And it looks like the locals do. definitely recommend this for breakfast. read more

This little family owned dinner was a perfect stop to start our day. They only take cash so make sure you got some cash on you, but with that everything on the menu is very reasonably priced. The food came very quick and looked awesome. Everything tasted great. We got a lot of food and the bill was under $20. I'm a big fan of little dinners and small family owned places, they always feel more homey. read more

The Why Coffee Shop - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Niagara Falls, New York

This place is awesome! I'd really recommend it. The food is great, and it's not super expensive! If you're looking for something hearty and filling, come down here to this lovely coffee shop :) read more

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Discussing place! Walked in and set down at the counter with my wife. No one said hello, didn't take a drink order (2 waitresses behind counter and the cook) Thank goodness they didn't because started to notice how discussing and dirty everything was... floors, food prep area, the grill- everything! Do not eat at that place! read more

Cash only breakfast and lunch place around Main St. Niagara Falls. Went there during weekends and usually not very busy. Food prices are very cheap and foods were tasty. Tried their cheeseburger and Davey dog and they were really good. Will definitely come back to grab a quick and cheap lunch. read more

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In the mood for some great food at a low price, I'm telling you The Why Coffee Shop is the place to be. I mean it was a full house this morning but the wife and I waited anyhow. Took about 20min to get a seat but once we did service was quick. The waitress took our drink orders immediately, waited for our food for like 10min but like I said it was busy and we knew that. Overall the food was great and the ambiance was nice and relaxing. Would highly recommend this place for a quick bite to eat for such a low price! read more

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One of the best breakfast place in Niagara falls. Legit, anybody who want to find a place this is the one. read more

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Less then 10 dollars, mom and pop community diner. Perfect portion. Fasts service a great place to start the day. Old school place.

Breakfast and service was great. Coffee always stayed full and eggs were cooked perfect.

It is closed down and not open to the public We tried to come and couldn't find it We realized it is a boarded up abandoned building read more

Simple and satisfying breakfast food. Lots of locals were eating there. Service was good. Cash only no CC . Would go there again

Great place for incredibly cheap and tasty food. There's a big sign on the wall that says "This is not Burger King! You will not get it YOUR WAY!" That should give you an idea of what to expect. In reality, the food is pretty good! You can get a great breakfast for under $5 (bacon, eggs, home fries). Steak and eggs is a cool $6, but don't even bother asking them to make it medium rare. I've had it twice and both times the steak was too thin for them to cook it medium rare. Oh well, still delicious. Want to get to know the locals? Come here and chat them up at the dining bar. I did One of them will told me, with a bit of disdain, what a great town Niagara Falls used to be and how the corruption and shutting down of factories ruined it. He also told me it doesn't take a genius to make money in a city with as many tourists as NF. Maybe I'll try opening something up to add some diversity to the cities restaurant choices (there are 15 different Indian places and not much else). I've never had their lunch options, but their burgers looked damn good. I plan to try it soon, but I'm usually only around here in the mornings. I call it the Amy's Place of NF (without the vegetarian-friendliness). read more

The Why Coffee Shop - If you're on the phone, you're on your own! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Niagara Falls, New York

On a corner, limited two hour street parking. You can sit when available. They took our orders right away. Ran out of steak and don't have avocado but it's ok :( prices are awesome! Food is great! read more

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I ate at the why coffee shop everyday for 2 years (1996 1998) Dave was a amazing person loved that guy and the food. .. martyn.....the prices and food are always good read more

Just a solid breakfast at an incredible price. Loved every bite. Very busy place so don't be fooled. read more

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If you want a delicious affordable meal, this is the place I've been coming here for years and have never been dissatisfied. I love the retro style. You feel like your going back in time The service is always great to. read more

It seems the Girls are back to NORMAL NOW ... Glad & Proud they survived the "PLANdemic", and still offer a QUALITY , VALUE , exceptional Breakfast & Lunches !... Bravo U2 from RU read more

Old school diner with prices from another era! If you are looking for a cheap, quick, tasty bite look no further. My family of 4 had a full meal with leftovers for under $25. Their breakfast specials are your typical diner dishes- eggs, toast, hash browns, pancakes & French toast. This diner is no frills. The vibe is an old school diner - you will love it! I ordered a mini veggie omelette & a side of pancakes. The pancakes are so fluffy and crispy on the outside - they taste like funnel cake, yum! Their veggie omelette was packed with onion & pepper - you can add cheese for an additional charge. Tip - Tis place is cash only! read more

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This was a gem. Food was awesome, servers were extremely nice. The best thing about this place was the darn pancakes - they were sweet! It was different but good! Plus my husband and I both got meals and coffee and spent $10.60 total. I would highly recommend checking this place out if you're in the area. read more

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Great breakfast spot close to the park. We liked it so much we had breakfast here 2 days in a row.

I wouldn't call this a coffee shop. This is a breakfast restaurant. The prices are extremely cheap and the waiting is very long. The food is decent for the price. Nothing to write home about. I don't know that I would go again due to the long wait. I think a lot of locals go here as it seem like a lot of people knew each other. The kitchen and the cook did not appear that clean. They also displayed signs that I didn't think were very customer friendly. But again The prices were extremely reasonable to cheap. read more

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You can tell this place was opened in the 70's cause it hasn't been updated since. It is very clean and the food was good,but like a million other community diners. There was nothing special, but nothing awful. It was busy seemed to be a lot of locals there. If you are an out of towner know that is on the sketchy side of town which may explain why they serve breakfast and not dinner. read more

No nonsense, friendly diner. Good, fresh food. We had breakfast and it was very good. Reasonably priced. Definitely don't drive or walk by this place if you're looking for a quick. affordable bite served by a friendly server. read more

My family and I arrived to Niagara fall area a few days before and really wanted some yummy breakfast on this day. So I got on yelp and started searching. That when I found this little yelp that been open since the beginning of time ;) It's a small little spot with not much to look at, bare bone decor, barebone store front but the FOOD WAS ON POINT. All 6 of us eating enjoyed it very much, especially the coffee. Not many places like this have great coffee. This one does..... Thanks to who ever created yelp for helping me find great little spot like this one in areas that I am not familiar with. read more

The lady was super sweet and helpful , my grilled sandwich was amazing, perfect coffee, eggs cooked to perfection. Small spot for the perfect breakfast! Too bad we don't have a lot of places like this in New York City. read more

The Why Coffee Shop - The perfect grilled ham & cheese sandwich. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Niagara Falls, New York

I was speaking with the owner on Saturday, he was very friendly and gave me some insight into the naming of the coffee shop. He's owned the place for over 35 years, and when he bought it, he too was curious as to the name. He thought it was called the Why Coffee Shop because of its location front and center on a road that splits into a Y. Or, maybe because the YMCA is located across the street. Nope, that wasn't it. He got a chance to speak to the previous owner of the place and he told him to look at the shape of the counter for the reasoning around the name. Aha!--The counter is shaped like a question mark! read more

My mom and I were looking for a solid diner breakfast to soak up two days' worth of drinking and gambling at the casino before heading home-this place absolutely hit the spot! We did drive right past it before seeing it-it's THE corner of that block. A heads' up if you're from out of the area. Like every other review says-fast service, delicious food, excellent prices. We both got eggs sunny-side up, home fries, bacon, and toast with a plate of French toast (topped with a wonderfully frightening amount of butter) to share and two coffees. Total came to less than $10. Waitress was friendly and people were open to chatting if you're so inclined. Lived up to all expectations and we were full enough to last us for some sightseeing and the whole 3+ hour drive home. read more

The Why Coffee Shop - All this and 2 coffees, less than $10 total. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Niagara Falls, New York