Golden Cup Coffee — Restaurant in Buffalo

Guys! I just had a scrumptious chicken salad croissant at Golden Cup Coffee. Truth be told, this review should include a write-up about a piece of cake, but I was so full after my sandwich that I can only tell you about the sandwich and coffee!

Speaking of coffee, this is not some "grande caramel macchiato in a venti cup, 1/3 whole milk, 1/3 almond milk, 1/3 soy milk, double vanilla, caramel wall in the cup, no drizzle, upside-down, whipped cream, extra shot with cinnamon on top" kind of coffee place. Here, you get light, medium, or dark roast and small, medium, or large. They will give you cream and sugar on the side. And you'll like it!

Now, back to that sandwich. The croissant was flaky. So dang flaky. The chicken salad was plentiful and contained some dried fruit (think "Craisins," but better). The chicken salad was spilling out of the sides of this sandwich and I really wanted to lick my plate, but my friend Jenn was with me and I did not want to embarrass my sweet friend. Instead, I licked my fingers, which was less satisfying, but also less embarrassing for both of us. I was offered a side of chips or a salad and I opted for the chips.

Jenn had chicken gumbo and honestly, I am pretty sure I heard her slurp that hearty soup.

Both of us lied to that delightful woman who took our order. We were so sure we were going back for dessert, but we just didn't have room in our bellies!

The food is why you visit Golden Cup Coffee. The charming little shop is why you choose "for here" rather than "to go." We loved the cute little tables with the chairs that fit under them "just so" and left no gaps. Mid-century modern? I don't know. Don't ask me furniture styles. This is about food. Darn good food.

There were a couple of guys who came into the shop while Jenn and I were eating and talking about how much fun we had volunteering at the Response to Love Center just that morning. These gentlemen were clearly regulars and were treated so warmly. Jenn and I felt welcome here, but the way these guys were greeted made me want to be a regular so they would say, "Hey Jen!" when I walk in the door. And if Jenn and I become regulars and go together for lunch, they can say, "Hi, Jen and Jenn!" or we can tell them what our friends call us when we are together - "Here comes Jenergy!" (See what we did there?)

If you've never been to Golden Cup, you'll need to know the parking is not easy here, but look around and you'll find a place. Jenn and I did okay and we drove separately. Okay. You've read the review. Now what are you...

I read an article from Step Out Buffalo a few weeks ago about Golden Cup Coffee that really intrigued me to try it out the next time I visited Buffalo, and today was the day. I usually travel with a cup of coffee, but silly me, I left my to go cup at home and I was in need of a caffeine pick me up. That's when I remembered that article! Golden cup is a petite but comfy coffee shop that smells incredible once you enter. I wasn't sure what to get, so I asked for a large, black coffee of their house blend; known as "Buffalo Roast." My husband got a large of "African Gold" coffee with half n' half. The Buffalo Roast is slightly bitter, but bold and strong. Sort of reminds me of a mild espresso. I had a sip of my husband's African Gold; it has a slightly sweet fragrant flavor. Both are INCREDIBLE!!! After one sip of each I bought some grounds to take home. I also eyed their beautifully displayed sweets and opted for a slice of Caramel Cake. It's a moist yellow cake with a fluffy caramel frosting. A perfect compliment to my coffee. The woman that waited on us was very pleasant, and patrons were happy to tell us what to try the next time we stop in. I will most...

Fantastic coffee and food, strong community focus, these folks are simply the best! I haven't been in probably 6 months, but they remembered my breakfast croissant order (egg, cheese, and whatever veggies they have around--spinach, mushrooms, and onion this morning)!! So good. Also picked up a single bag of their Vermont Maple Nut Crunch coffee. There are places that are touted as more hip around town (Public, Tipico, Daily Planet), which are all great...but if you want to be a part of and support Buffalo, then Golden Cup is without rival. And frankly, with their in-house roasting and flavored coffees, they're...