Alternative Grounds Caffe
17 Main St, Buffalo, NY
Crema's Take
“Alternative Grounds Caffe has mastered the rare art of being a legitimate destination for both serious coffee drinkers and people who came for the food—their entirely vegan dessert selection and thoughtfully crafted sandwiches (try the grown-up grilled cheese with chicken) elevate what could be a standard cafe into something worth a drive. The space itself invites lingering with ample seating and a genuinely warm staff, making it the kind of place where you'll lose track of time whether you're meeting a friend or settling in solo with a book.”
What to expect
Classic coffee drinks done right. A slow-sit spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu. Parking available.
Google Reviews
Great food, vegan menu and all vegan desserts. There are also non-vegan soup and sandwiches. I have been to other places around the country similar to this place. Would be nice if they had a bookshelf of board/card games that take 10-30 minutes to play in larger room, similar to…
Love Alternative Grounds Caffe. A very nice place to go for breakfast or Lunch. Sandwiches and salads are excellent. A great place to meet up with family or friends
We took a gamble and drove out here after an event in Medina and it’s PERFECT! Very friendly and accommodating and wow… what a great menu selection! We had a wrap and it was excellent. The bakery items are HUGE! Save room. 😋
What a gem! Delicious and high quality ingredients. Everything was flavorful and the staff were so sweet. I had the grown-up grilled cheese with chicken, WOW! Tasty Blackberry Italian soda too. Strong WiFi and cozy seating. Great atmosphere
This place is comfy. Lots of seating. The staff was friendly and very helpful. We didn't get breakfast, although there was several options to choose from. I was in the mood for an iced tea. The woman who helped me made me a strawberry sun brewed iced tea. My wife ordered an iced…
Crema Reviews
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