Always have a great experience here! The baristas are super nice and personable. Amazing sandwiches…read moreand coffees, and love the outside seating!

A little slice of espresso heaven in Alden? Believe it…read more I moved to Alden fully expecting to spend my mornings making coffee pilgrimages to Williamsville, Hamburg, or--if things got really desperate--Buffalo. Because let's face it: small towns are adorable, but they're not exactly known for serving up killer espresso drinks that don't taste like regret and cardboard. Enter Alden Bakery and Cafe, the local caffeine oasis that not only exceeded my expectations--it obliterated them with one perfect iced breve latte. And when I say perfect, I mean every single time. I don't have to explain what a breve is. I don't get judgmental looks like I just asked for a cheeseburger taco in a sourdough cup. They just make it--creamy, bold, beautiful--and I sip it like a queen. My friend from Jacksonville, FL visited and I took her here. She went back to her big ol' city and texted me, genuinely annoyed to wake up in a place that didn't have this café. Big city, no Alden Bakery. Tragic. As for the baked goods--listen, I'm not your sugar fairy. I've tried a few things and they seemed lovely, but I'm not a sweets person. What I can vouch for are the breakfast sandwiches and bagels. Absolute yes. 10/10 would eat in my car again while pretending I'm not still in my pajamas. Support local. Sip happy. Bless this little caffeine kingdom.

If I could gatekeep one Buffalo spot but also want it to thrive forever, it's Jam Parkside…read more This place has become my go-to for slow mornings, creative resets, and "I need something that feels like a hug but tastes elite" moments. The vibe is cozy but elevated: natural light, warm tones, the kind of space where you can journal, edit photos, or have a soft life catch-up with a friend. Let's talk orders: Rose Matcha -- This is the drink. Lightly floral, perfectly balanced, not overly sweet, and somehow both calming and energizing. It feels grounding without being gimmicky. I may have even gotten my boyfriend hooked to matcha off of this drink alone Cupid's Latte -- Seasonal but unforgettable. It's sweet without being cloying and tastes like a cozy little love letter in a cup. The kind of drink that makes you romanticize your entire day. Sausage, Egg & Cheese Breakkie Sandwich -- Absolute classic done right. The sausage is flavorful, the egg is cooked perfectly, and everything melts together in that satisfying, messy-in-the-best-way breakfast sandwich experience. It hits every time. Chocolate Muffins (and baked goods in general) -- Soft, rich, bakery-level good. Not dry. Not overly sweet. Just the right indulgence to pair with coffee while pretending you're being productive. What I love most is that nothing feels mass-produced. It feels intentional. The staff is always kind and efficient, even when it's busy, and the quality is consistent. Jam Parkside isn't just a coffee shop, it's a ritual. A reset button. A soft, delicious pause in the middle of a chaotic week. If you see me there with a rose matcha and a breakfast sandwich, mind your business. I'm thriving

Good coffee at typical Buffalo area coffee shop prices. My girlfriend got a breakfast sandwich and…read moresaid it was really good. Staff was friendly and food and beverages were ready quickly even with it being busy.

Tina the owner of Buffalo Delights is the perfect example of natural born talent. She is a self…read moretaught pastry/baker and you wouldn't even know it. Her pastries and baked goods are amazing. I enjoyed the strawberry muffin as well as her macaroons. OMG the macaroons are beyond delicious. See also offers breakfast sandwiches, and what makes this sandwich so good. Is the fact she makes her own English muffins, you can't do any better than that.

This is the mark on your calendar to make sure you get your weekend breakfast sandwich spot. The…read moreFarmer on a croissant is THEE ONE. They rotate their macaron flavors, but the beet and goat cheese one was a stand out. Hope they bring that back! I would also be excited if they brought espresso drinks with decaf lattes on as an option!

This is a great coffee shop in the village. The staff and…read morebaristas are so friendly and willing to work with me and my little kids. I order a small hot chocolate and they will split it between two cups and they will make it "not that hot" so my little kids don't have to wait to drink it. I ordered a Mike's sandwich with bacon on and everything bagel and it was delicious! I was there today, a Wednesday morning, and this place was to the brim with community but also not over crowded. There were kids being homeschooled, men at a business meeting, a group of women getting together, others working alone on a computer, it felt really nice just to be there. There are different games and books, then other little decorations and things for sale. I just wish they were open later into the evening... I tried to go here on a Saturday in the early evening and it was already shut down.

Very friendly service and great variety of products. Lots of room to be able to sit and relax…read morewhile eating and drinking some yummy treats.

There are not enough stars possible for the amazing cookie dough cinnamon roll I had here!!!…read more I've been on a huge cinnamon roll kick lately, and I've been trying any ones that use real vanilla icing (ain't nobody got time for that cream cheese icing monstrosity, lol) that I can get my hand on. This amazing place is located at the end of a large strip center that also houses an Aldi and Mighty Taco. The all glass windows and doors give it plenty of light and very open feel - something that we haven't seen much in this area with the beautiful intricate architecture (to us Floridians anyway, lol). The first day we went it was fairly empty and they were nearing closing time. Despite this, the lady who helped us was friendly and informative. She explained they make regular cinnamon rolls and pastries but also have a specialty roll of the week, which was cookie dough this week. They were out of almost everything except some of the day old rolls - which included a cookie dough one. Where we live, specialty cinnamon rolls are filled with the typical cinnamon and just topped with specialty stuff, so I assumed I would get the cookie dough one and try both their cookie crumbles and their traditional cinnamon roll in one. Boy was I wrong. Having bought far too many desserts in the last few days of this visit, I put the cookie dough roll to the side a few days, but when I tried it - OMG!! The center of the roll is COOKIE DOUGH AND NOT CINNAMON. When I tell you this is one of the best desserts and food inventions I have ever seen, I MEAN IT!! Nevermind the crookie or cookie dough croissant craze, these people have created heaven in a dessert. Needless to say, I had to go back again today for another, as they close on Mondays and change their flavors on Tuesdays. A different person was there, but she was just as helpful. And they had just one last cookie dough roll, which of course I had to get. If you ever get the absolutely divine timing that I did and find yourself in the Hamburg, Buffalo, or Amherst (I know of these locations specifically, there may be others too), and they are running the cookie dough rolls, you HAVE TO try them!

Delicious egg sandwich and almond roll. Service was excellent. Definitely a must try. We will be…read moreback.

Cute little coffee shop wpackimg a large variety of hot & cold beverages sure to please anyone. On…read moretop of that, they also have fast, friendly service and reasonable prices! On my visit, I ordered a 16oz cold brew with a splash of pistachio milk, a splash of almond milk and cocoa powder, which was delicious for $4.32. I wish they were located closer to where I live, but at least they are close to my parent's house :) In addition to coffee drinks, they gave tea, cocoa, chagaccino, snacks, baked goods and some merch. I recommend you stop in and check them out!

This is a little coffee shop with a ton of variety. They currently have two themed menus(Gilmore…read moreGirls and Sesame Street) that both sound delicious. I got the Cookie Monster iced latte and damn was it good! Today was my second visit and both times were great. The women taking and making the drink orders were nice, polite and friendly. I will be back many more times

I originally discovered this place at the taste of Buffalo when I tried their banana pudding and it…read morewas amazing. Had to come to their shop and get more. It's a cute place but when we went after dark I was glad to be with my husband because of the area it's in. The banana pudding was still very good. I do wish there was a little less of the cookies and more pudding, but overall very good. I thought it was better the next day. I will definitely come back and try their other options!

Quick yelp search for dessert did not disappoint! That banana pudding they're known for is legit!…read moreSo fantastic and delicious and their giant cake and cookies are good too. They've got loads of yummy desserts to try. The parking lot is a war zone with cars all over the place flying in and out so be mindful of that but it's worth the shrapnel for the yummy flavors. We were thrilled to visit and the staff were so nice and friendly. Prices were good and we met the owner of this woman run business and talked with her about the business and it's progress which was really cool. Would definitely recommend and will definitely return!

At MAP's famer market on a thursday, Anastsia's wasn't there in person, but their borodinsky rye…read morewas. We been wanting to try her bread again, having had it once some years ago at a pop up and loved it. we'd never heard of borodinsky rye, and should have googled it before we bought it. It's a sweet rye, which we weren't expecting, not knowing that a sweet rye even exists. So, it's not our favorite, but will say in its favor that it was dark, hearty, fresh. we just never figured out how best to eat it. we tried toasted, with pnut butter, with avocado, with soup; nothing was able to make us happy. The loaf cost $8.50. we haven't given up, tho! we'll try another flavor next time.

The bread here is fantastic. They also sell it at the Kenmore farmers market on Sundays, it does…read moreseem to have a up charge those days. It's well worth the trip out to North Tonawanda, or of course, if you're lucky enough to live nearby, you should come in all the time. The breads are fantastic. I have had two of their treat type things, and honestly, I'll stick to the bread. But it's well worth the trip. There's a private parking lot.