Taste Bistro & Coffee Bar

This used to be a gem of an establishment, but sadly, over time, the quality of the food has really declined. I always used to order the Cali Dreamer, but recently it’s been consistently disappointing. The lettuce is often old and brown, the guacamole or avocado tastes anything but fresh — more like something from a gas station — and key ingredients are either missing or barely there (like no corn or very few beans). For the price, it’s just not worth it anymore.

Also, after the remodeling, the café lost much of its original charm. It now feels a bit too sterile and impersonal inside. It truly pains me to write this review, because this was once a fantastic coffee shop with some of the best food around, but unfortunately, it’s gone downhill over the last few years.

On the bright side, the coffee is still great.

Coffee, Latte, Tea Latte. Very good.
They also have a variety of tasty foods.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I was really looking forward to eating Taste Bistro, but unfortunately my experience was terrible. The chicken in my dish was visibly undercooked, which is not only unappetizing but unsafe. The home fries were also undercooked and the “home fry bowl” had absolutely no flavor — bland, soggy, and poorly seasoned. For how expensive the menu is, I expected a much higher standard. Instead, I left disappointed, still hungry, and frustrated that I paid so much for such poor quality. I won’t be returning and will not recommend this place to anyone.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 1

Service: 2

It doesn’t have the same cozy aesthetic it used
To have before the remodel, but the coffee is still pretty good. Stray away from the food, it’s nothing special.

I love the coffee here, but every time I visit, they seem chronically under-staffed. The staff is always friendly and pleasant, but so overwhelmed by how busy it gets. I ordered two coffees online yesterday, and arrived at the time I was told it would be ready (30 minutes later) and still had to wait over 20 minutes after I arrived to pick up an online order. It had taken just short of an hour for two coffees because there was only one staff member who could make the drinks and a huge line full of people. I hadn't been here for a while because of this issue before and figured that I would give it another try since they just redid their building, but now I don't know that I will be back. This is not a complaint about the staff, they did the best that they could but just seem ridiculously understaffed for the amount of business that Taste always gets.

Food: 4

Usually one of my goodness to coffee shops in the Village. Not sure what happened yesterday, but the speciality coffee area was out of control. People waiting 40 minutes to an hour. Workers walking around wiping counters when there was a line of people waiting at the coffee bar and very frustrated. One worker just standing. Seems like a management issue. They were completely overwhelmed and unprepared.

Had two soup & Sandwich combos, and 2 Hot Malt Ciders.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chicken Pesto Panini

Great lobster roll

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Waffle, Lobster Roll

I tried their hot apple cider and one of their muffins. both were delicious! a bit pricey and it can get crowded but they have lots of options and the staff are very nice

This is an adorable place in East Aurora. I ordered the avocado egg toast with a side of broccoli cheese soup and a mulled cider. The portions were giant, and everything was so tasty! I would highly recommend this place!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Avacado Toast

Great place for breakfast!
Very Good French toast

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Absolutely wonderful experience. I don't get out to EA often but when I do I always try to stop at Taste. I love their use of seasonal ingredients, their food is always so fresh and delicious and presented beautifully and everyone working there is always so lovely and pleasant.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Have been frequenting Taste for years! Right in the center of East Aurora, the food and drinks are amazing. I recently tried the smoothie and muffins so good! Love to come here with my mom for brunch. Great fun staff. Love it here!

My first visit and I intend to go back. Very cute place good food

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Drinks are great but I was very disappointed to open my avocado toast to-go box and see this. I used to love their avocado toast and really sad to see it look thrown together for almost $10. Could’ve made it better myself at home.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 1

Service: 3