Café On The Avenue

1240 Hertel Ave, Buffalo
(716) 877-2233

Recent Reviews

Danielle S.

The service for this place is below average and borderline rude. Our server was flustered because they were "slammed" so was just short with us and just seemed fed up with having to do her job. And literally apologized for how she acted but it still ruined my experience. The food is really affordable though and quick but not worth it dealing with that.

Jade

Love the corn beef hash meal. Always quick and friendly service and consistent generousportions.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Tehmina Masud

Great service. Good food. I tried vegetarian

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Breakfast Skillet

Pamela Peterson

Unfortunately, my excitement of cafe hopping with family visiting from out of town was disturbed upon entering. Over hearing a comment from a waitress to another staff member was unpleasant. My food was edible. I wished the peppers and onions was cooked before added to my breakfast sandwich. My sons grits was a bit runny and the home fries were big pieces of potatoes. The 15 bean soup didnt have a variety of beans. However, my direct waitress was pleasant and attentive. I will have to pass on returning to this Cafe.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 2

Service: 4

Chelsey Hansen

Went for breakfast on 1/10/23 for the first time and everything was absolutely delicious. Jennifer was great & made sure we had everything we needed. This place is a little hidden gem & I can't wait to come back again.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: One Donut, Home Fries, Donuts

R. Chamberlain (Traveling Scion)

Cozy breakfast and lunch joint. Seating is limited, so plan ahead if coming with a party of more than four.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

l rive

This place is great. Solid food, great service, and a cozy atmosphere. Give them a chance, you won't be disappointed.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Regina Peterson

We were a party of 5. As the last 2 were walking in, the head server said to the busgirl “I’m glad they’re not in my section” (shared after we already ordered). Our server was pleasant . However, the undertone was set and we noticed the head server made sure the next tables with people of color weren’t seated in her section.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 2

Tara Terrana

My favorite breakfast place. Good food, great service, affordable prices, cozy feel.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

gaming g

Great breakfast place very quaintParking: Paid parking on hertel free parking on side streets if able to find one

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Patrick E

Great breakfast, sausage peppers onions scrabbled eggs! Loved the indoor outdoor seating. Had a great waitress and my wife was happy too!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Sausage, Home Fries

Bob Zob

Really nice place for proper American breakfast! Our family went and had great time. Everyone enjoyed there food and was very full when leaving. Coffee was always topped up and the service was great. Very nice lady who was funny and very helpful. Would recommend.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Home Fries, Special

Michael M.

Awesome place with great folks. Absolutely perfect for breakfast. Had a ball and my cup was always full. Thank You!

William Hayes

I think this may be my favorite dinner I've ever visited in Buffalo. We arrived around 2:15 pm, and they close at 3 pm, so clearly they aim more for the breakfast to lunch crowd, because the place was empty except us. They offer little donut bits as appetizers, which was a new one on me. Good stuff, too. Apparently all their food is made on premises, including the donuts. The staff (owners I think?) were super friendly & accommodating. The space is comfortable without being run-down, nice without being stuffy. There's also a covered outdoor area, but it was too muggy out today so we stayed inside where it was cooler. The music was just classic rock, and was very background, to the extent that it doesn't impede a conversation, so basically perfect. Mum got the tuna melt, was very satisfied, and I had the veggie skillet with pepper jack, which was tremendous. When asked what kind of cheese, there were 6 options (cheddar, provolone, and so on), so I said "surprise me" because they all sounded good. She narrowed it down: "white, orange, or weird," so I said, naturally, "weird." Which is how I got the excellent pepper jack (which she picked instead of feta, the other weird option). It was also noted that they're very open to mixing up menu items, and that they try to make the specials relevant to area events, like the Italian sausage being available during the recent Italian festival. Also great, the prices were *so* reasonable: the bill only came to $25 & some change, which means $30 for the two of us, which is a really good price for how good everything was, & the charming atmosphere. The location is a little out of my usual range, but I'll definitely have to make special effort to hit them up again in the future. Love it!

Bondonaldsonn

Really nice place for proper American breakfast! Our family went and had great time. Everyone enjoyed there food and was very full when leaving. Coffee was always topped up and the service was great. Very nice lady who was funny and very helpful. Would recommend.

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