Spot Coffee started in Buffalo in 1995 as a genuine alternative to the national chains — proper espresso, real food, and enough seating that you can actually stay a while. The Elmwood Avenue location is the neighbourhood hub: busy from early morning to well into the evening, popular with students, locals, and anyone who wants a decent flat white in a room that doesn't feel like an airport.
Additional locations around the city, including one downtown. The most consistently reliable café option in Buffalo if you need somewhere to sit and work or meet someone.