Total disappointment…my second time ordering from this place via DoorDash and the second time they get my order wrong and do not read any of the selections I paid extra for such as “substitute salad for hash” or scrambled eggs…they need new staff that knows how to read instructions and offers better food presentation…this looks horrible and taste bland. For the price you pay, you can get way better options elsewhere. I don’t care so much about paying a little extra, but if I’m paying more then I expect overall better service and care in my order.
Food: 1
Charles Nuttall
This morning i had a lovely cup of coffee and a fantastic breakfast sandwich. I also took a dozen krullers to go for my friends at work. Everyone wanted to know where they were from. I know why. I cant tell you of a better doughnut that i have ever had, and i have the waist to back that up. If u r in Buffalo, stay downtown snd eat at Public Espresso.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sarah Giczkowski
One of my favorite spots to grab an amazing cup of coffee!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nick Marshall
Such a cool place in the Lafayette hotel! Breakfast sandwich is so delicious and the baked goods are top notch! Staff was super upbeat and friendly! Can’t wait to go back
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ang
Never NOT 10/10 - food, atmosphere, service, friendly staff, music… I can go on and on! 👏🏽
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Leonore Olmsted
Great food and vibe. Great service!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sweet Potato Hash
sarah nasca
One of my favorite in Buffalo!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pastry, Crullers
naani
We were travelling to Niagara (Not from local NY) and wanted to have a great coffee on the way, so did some research on good coffee shops and took a detour to check out this place and eventually when we ordered two lattes they both were so tasteless and foamy (already cold within seconds) and took 20-25min for just two lattes and that to we asked for “in Cups for here” but they gave us in the normal “to go cups”.
Very disappointed and it’s not cheap to expire met as well two lattes costed us $14-16
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Croissant
Alicia Dell'Aria
This place is a vibe & the espresso is delicious. Quality Buffalo coffee stop w some really cool building history.
The place was digusting. Went in for some coffee and food, the tables were dirty, the pillar I was sitting next to was covered in coffee stains and dirty, the phone outlet was melted like it had been on fire and they just left it. It’s not a place I’d reccomend for anyone to get food at and sit down.
gabgurney
Easy to build your own vegan sandwich, bowl or burrito with vegan options clearly marked. Made a sandwich with the tofu scramble and it was delicious! Coffee was also excellent. The atmosphere is gorgeous and cool and staff was very friendly and kind. I recommend!
Updated from previous review on 2025-09-12
Jamie S.
2/9/2025 Happened to get stuck in Buffalo with a long layover for my Greyhound bus. I was hungry and decided I'll just walk up to Public Espresso since it was nearby. Ordered a Peppermint MOKA and a Build Your Own Sandwich on an asiago bagel. Probably the best peppermint mocha I ever had, and the sandwich was tasty too. Everything was fresh. Staff was wonderful and offered recommendations. They were super accommodating aswell, since I had luggage with me. Overall, I'd definitely come back if I'm ever in the Buffalo area.
Maria Sebastian
Much needed in the city. Thank you.
Moll Gee
Normally, I really enjoy public espresso, but recently I went and purchased a s’mores bar treat and it was over a week old, and very stale.
Total disappointment…my second time ordering from this place via DoorDash and the second time they get my order wrong and do not read any of the selections I paid extra for such as “substitute salad for hash” or scrambled eggs…they need new staff that knows how to read instructions and offers better food presentation…this looks horrible and taste bland. For the price you pay, you can get way better options elsewhere. I don’t care so much about paying a little extra, but if I’m paying more then I expect overall better service and care in my order.
Food: 1
This morning i had a lovely cup of coffee and a fantastic breakfast sandwich. I also took a dozen krullers to go for my friends at work. Everyone wanted to know where they were from. I know why. I cant tell you of a better doughnut that i have ever had, and i have the waist to back that up. If u r in Buffalo, stay downtown snd eat at Public Espresso.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
One of my favorite spots to grab an amazing cup of coffee!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Such a cool place in the Lafayette hotel! Breakfast sandwich is so delicious and the baked goods are top notch! Staff was super upbeat and friendly! Can’t wait to go back
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Never NOT 10/10 - food, atmosphere, service, friendly staff, music… I can go on and on! 👏🏽
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great food and vibe.
Great service!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sweet Potato Hash
One of my favorite in Buffalo!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pastry, Crullers
We were travelling to Niagara (Not from local NY) and wanted to have a great coffee on the way, so did some research on good coffee shops and took a detour to check out this place and eventually when we ordered two lattes they both were so tasteless and foamy (already cold within seconds) and took 20-25min for just two lattes and that to we asked for “in Cups for here” but they gave us in the normal “to go cups”.
Very disappointed and it’s not cheap to expire met as well two lattes costed us $14-16
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Croissant
This place is a vibe & the espresso is delicious. Quality Buffalo coffee stop w some really cool building history.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best cruller donut ever!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
The place was digusting. Went in for some coffee and food, the tables were dirty, the pillar I was sitting next to was covered in coffee stains and dirty, the phone outlet was melted like it had been on fire and they just left it. It’s not a place I’d reccomend for anyone to get food at and sit down.
Easy to build your own vegan sandwich, bowl or burrito with vegan options clearly marked. Made a sandwich with the tofu scramble and it was delicious! Coffee was also excellent. The atmosphere is gorgeous and cool and staff was very friendly and kind. I recommend! Updated from previous review on 2025-09-12
2/9/2025
Happened to get stuck in Buffalo with a long layover for my Greyhound bus. I was hungry and decided I'll just walk up to Public Espresso since it was nearby. Ordered a Peppermint MOKA and a Build Your Own Sandwich on an asiago bagel. Probably the best peppermint mocha I ever had, and the sandwich was tasty too. Everything was fresh. Staff was wonderful and offered recommendations. They were super accommodating aswell, since I had luggage with me. Overall, I'd definitely come back if I'm ever in the Buffalo area.
Much needed in the city. Thank you.
Normally, I really enjoy public espresso, but recently I went and purchased a s’mores bar treat and it was over a week old, and very stale.
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