JAM Parkside

JAM Parkside

301 Parkside Ave, Buffalo, NY

★★★★★4.6(211 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

“Nestled across from the Buffalo Zoo in the charming Parkside neighborhood, Jam draws a loyal crowd with its warm, laid-back atmosphere and solid espresso-focused drinks that pair beautifully with fresh pastries and egg-and-cheese bagels. The staff consistently wins praise for their friendliness, making it an ideal spot to linger with your laptop, meet a friend, or simply escape the hustle—though be prepared that quality can occasionally waver behind the counter. It's the kind of neighborhood gem that feels like a genuine community gathering place rather than just another coffee shop.”

What to expect

Espresso-focused. A slow-sit, laptop-friendly spot, good for meetings. Pastries and light food on the menu. Family friendly.

MeetingsFamily friendlyTraditional drinksCraft espressoLight foodLaptop friendlySlow sitPastries

Google Reviews

Susan W
★★★★★3 months ago

Jam is such a lovely addition to the Parkside neighborhood! lovely coffee shop with delicious coffee and desserts … the perfect getaway when you need a respite from everything. The staff are friendly, service is excellent, and the place is an absolute gem! Keep up the good work!

Nathan Cefaratti
★★★★★3 months ago

This place is just fine. Seems like “baristas” can’t make a good espresso drink. It’s always been a cool location, but the coffee has gone downhill. Staff is hit or miss and the last time I was in I waited 15 minutes plus for a cappuccino and hot chocolate with 4 people working…

christine kelle
★★★★★8 months ago

Warm, friendly staff; amazingly yummy egg & cheese on an everything bagel; excellent cappuccino. Really cute, laid back atmosphere. Will definitely visit again! Dir3ctly across from Buffalo Zoo (if thats your thing!)

Mark Elliott Miller, MPH
★★★★★9 months ago

Stopped by after visiting the Martin House designed by Frank Lloyd Wright that’s a few blocks away. Drip coffee waa served in a mug and freshly brewed for me. My wife and I ordered a blueberry maple cinnamon scone that lacked the scone texture we expected but was sweet. We also…

Heather Angel
★★★★★a year ago

The staff here was super nice! I live in the five points and prefer pastries from other shops, but the location has a great vibe, the coffee was good, and they try some fun things with the food. Id definitely go back.

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