Tipico Coffee & Cafe
1084 Elmwood Ave, Buffalo, NY
Crema's Take
“This Buffalo gem nails the fundamentals with expertly pulled espresso and thoughtfully roasted beans that locals swear by, housed in a clean, modern space that feels intentional rather than trendy. Baristas here demonstrate real consistency—same honey bun latte twice, same quality—and they've earned a reputation as a destination for serious coffee drinkers who also appreciate solid pastries and breakfast sandwiches. It's the kind of place where your third-wave coffee obsession meets genuine neighborhood hospitality, though fair warning: seating is tight and the food is secondary to what's really stellar in the cup.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
Tipico Coffee Tipico is one of the best specialty coffee spots in Buffalo. A clean, modern space and consistently excellent espresso. I’ve been using their Coordinates espresso at home, and it pulls beautifully. It’s easy to dial in and works just as well for straight shots as it does for lattes. If you care about quality beans and precise coffee, Tipico is hard to beat.
Maybe the coffee is good but the burritos are mid. For context i got the chorizo breakfast burrito. I like the concept of but i feel like it misses a bit. The burrito i got had an overpowering herb flavor. Also the texture is strange. You have this really crunchy wrap but inside is just a mush. Its a combination of egg, pumpkin, beans, onions, cheese and corn (i think). Idk im not a pro but i wish it had like rice or something with texture. Maybe potatoes or rice? Also its kinda weird to order psychologically because chorizo is an addition to the vegan burrito . I dont know if its by design so that more people try vegan options but ill see that its vegan but idk whats reallly in it and assume its not enough. Feels like i have to go for chorizo
The two times I went, as it was right near out Airbnb were great, ordered the honey bun latte hot twice. Tasted the same each time. Thats a sign of good baristas as it was two different ones. The egg sandwich was good. Better then Tim Hortons. [Not hard to beat] the second time the bagel was good nothing special. The blueberry cream cheese is worth it and I dont do blueberries. So thats telling!! The inside is cramped. It rained one day so outside wasnt an option. The deck above them isnt waterproofed so the rain falls through the deck boards otherwise id have eaten outside for elbow room. 10 for 10 will stop again if ever in Elmwood again.
Got this recommendation from a local friend. Coffee is strong and has a great aroma and taste. Bagel sandwich was tasty and soft. Not much seating though. Pay parking on street.
Best coffee in Buffalo. They source good beans and roast them properly. (So good). Everything bagel is damn good as well. Friendly staff, (which is always appreciated). I find it inconvenient ,that weekend hours that they open at 8am , but maybe thats why the staff are so friendly. The location is a fun part of Buffalo, the Elmwood Village. I love this place.
Crema Reviews
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