Here's Where to Get a Cup of Coffee in Niagara Falls NY
Coffee First, then visit the falls.
Need a cup of coffee while visiting the falls? Here’s a list of great places to get your java fix.
⭐ Top-Rated Independent Cafés
🥇 Misty Guild Cafe ⭐ 4.6 — 324 Niagara St, Unit 103 | 📞 716-215-6009 A beloved local gem with a cozy, nerdy vibe — think D&D, Magic: The Gathering, trivia nights, and open mic events. Homemade baked goods, great lattes, and even orange matcha. Hours: Mon & Thu–Sun 8AM–4/8PM, closed Tue–Wed.
🥇 The Why Coffee Shop ⭐ 4.6 — 1317 Main St | A retro diner-style café that locals have loved for decades. Outstanding roasted coffee, massive breakfasts, and prices that feel frozen in time. Mon–Sat 8AM–1:30PM, closed Sunday.
SPoT Niagara Falls ⭐ 4.4 — 24 Buffalo Ave | 📞 716-215-6000 | 🌐 spotniagara.com Colorful café with murals, great smoothies, breakfast sandwiches, vegan options, and outdoor seating near Goat Island. Mon, Thu–Sun 7AM–2PM.
La Patisserie ⭐ 4.4 — 28 Old Falls St | 📞 716-210-2525 | 🌐 niagaracc.suny.edu A hidden treasure inside Niagara County’s culinary school — all pastries made fresh by culinary students. Pain au chocolat, croissants, scones, and caramel macchiatos. Mon–Fri 8AM–4PM only (closed weekends).
Royal Cafe ⭐ 4.0 — 311 Hyde Park Blvd | 📞 716-236-7594 Off-the-beaten-path family-owned café and restaurant. Known for great food and a clean, welcoming space. Daily 8AM–10/11PM.
🏨 Casino Cafés (Inside Seneca Niagara)
Bear Claw Cafe ⭐ 3.4 — 310 4th St (Seneca Casino) | 🌐 senecaniagaracasino.com Coffee, pastries, and Paula’s Donuts inside the casino. Very convenient hours: daily 7AM–11:30PM.
Three Sisters Cafe ⭐ 3.8 — 310 4th St (Seneca Casino) | 🌐 senecaniagaracasino.com Full café menu inside the casino. Daily 7AM–10/11PM.
☕ Starbucks Locations
Starbucks — 300 3rd St ⭐ 4.1 | Closest to the Falls & casino. Mon–Sun 6:30AM–5/7PM. Starbucks — 6690 Niagara Falls Blvd ⭐ 4.3 | Drive-thru, highest-rated. Open until 9:30PM daily. Starbucks — 7414 Niagara Falls Blvd (inside Target) ⭐ 3.3 | Daily 7AM–8PM.
🔍 Also in the Area
SOFIA’S Coffee House — 360 Rainbow Blvd (near Rainbow Bridge entrance). Mixed reviews, limited info available. Niagara Coffee Roastery — 8651 Buffalo Ave | 📞 716-299-0000 | 🌐 niagaracoffeeco.com — A local roastery, hours not confirmed.
My top picks for you: If you want the best coffee experience, Misty Guild Cafe and The Why Coffee Shop are the local favorites by far. For something right near the casino or Falls, the 300 3rd St Starbucks or La Patisserie are your best bets.
