Located at 100 Elmwood Ave, Buffalo, NY 14201, The Intersection is a welcoming café and restaurant where guests can enjoy quality coffee, a great tea selection, and satisfying food in a casual, cozy setting.
Known for breakfast, quick bites, vegan options, vegetarian options, and comfortable seating, it offers a relaxed choice for starting the day, enjoying a quiet meal, or meeting someone for coffee. Solo diners are welcome, while table service and a restroom add to the convenience of the experience.
The Intersection offers a variety of ways to enjoy your visit, including dine-in seating, outdoor seating, takeaway, delivery, and on-site services. Its wheelchair-accessible entrance and wheelchair-accessible seating help make the café more accommodating for guests with different accessibility needs.
Customers can also plan ahead with reservations, and payment is convenient through credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments.
With fast service, live music, and live performances, The Intersection brings added energy and character to its cozy, quiet, and trendy atmosphere. Guests have rated it 4.80 out of 5 based on 162 reviews, reflecting a consistently positive experience among visitors.
Whether you are looking for breakfast, a great cup of coffee, a carefully selected tea, or a relaxed place to enjoy a meal, The Intersection offers a convenient and inviting option in Buffalo. For more information or to contact the café, call +1 716-557-4359.
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Our Story
Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.
Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.
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Food & Drinks
1-2 black tea 1-2 chai tea latte.
Mocha with ghirardelli chocolate and cayenne pepper.
Hear from our valued guests
Latte was pricey ngl but tasted great and the cafe had a nice vibe
Great little shop - excellent drink and friendly owner!
A small cafe with a big menu and excellent vibes. Walls full of local art, friendly staff, and dog treats available, so the chances you get to pet a dog are high.
Small but mighty. Perfect creamy cup of espresso. Lovely sweet cup of coco. Counter only service. He was friendly and kind.
My favorite cafe in WNY. Incredible service, amazing staff, comfortable vibes, amazing coffee. The taste/menu is unmatched. You will not find another spot so special ❤️ a true gem.
In the heart of Allentown, where the sidewalks breathe art, There’s a café that hums with a welcoming heart. The Intersection—a name that rings true, Where the paths of the many meet over a brew. The coffee menu stretches wide like a street, With options for every mood, bitter or sweet. From drip to cold brew, from lattes to steam, Each cup pours a moment, each sip stirs a dream. The baked goods are simple—just muffins and bagels— Reliable comfort on mismatched round tables. No need for a flourish, just flavor and grace, To steady your morning or soften your pace. Outside, the café tables catch stories mid-air, As locals and wanderers find solace there. Dogs at their feet, friends old and new, Laughing and lingering with something to chew. It’s pet-friendly, people-filled, rooted in place, A patchwork of lives in a small urban space. No rush, just rhythm—the city slows down, Right here at the corner of charm and downtown. So if you find yourself strolling Allentown’s way, With time on your hands and something to say, Stop in at The Intersection, order and stay— Where the coffee is bold and the world feels okay.
Excellent coffee and service. Definitely a community space too. If I lived in Buffalo, this would be my go to place for coffee.
Want a good cup of coffee & friendly conversation, the Intersection is the place to go. Peaceful atmosphere. Great place to unwind ,have good coffee with new acquaintances & friends. Love it !
The best coffee in the city with the best people you'd ever meet. I literally moved to a place within walking distance so I could go to my favorite Café (this Café).
Went out on a little adventure today and discovered this nice little spot. It's definitely a vibe. Wonderful atmosphere, the staff was very helpful and fast. *Thanks for the second banana ☕
Common questions about The Intersection
The Intersection is located at 100 Elmwood Ave, Buffalo, NY 14201, United States, Buffalo, NY, United States.
You can reach The Intersection by calling +1 716-557-4359.
The Intersection has a rating of 4.8 out of 5 based on 162 customer reviews.
The Intersection features the following accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair-accessible seating.
The Intersection features the following from the business: Identifies as LGBTQ+ owned, Identifies as women-owned.
The Intersection features the following service options: Outdoor seating, On-site services, Takeaway, Dine-in, Delivery.
The Intersection features the following highlights: Fast service, Great coffee, Great tea selection, Live music, Live performances.
The Intersection features the following popular for: Breakfast, Solo dining.
The Intersection features the following offerings: Coffee, Quick bite, Vegan options, Vegetarian options.
The Intersection features the following dining options: Breakfast, Seating, Table service.
The Intersection features the following amenities: Restroom.
The Intersection features the following atmosphere: Casual, Cozy, Quiet, Trendy.
The Intersection features the following crowd: Family friendly, LGBTQ+ friendly, Transgender safe space, University students.
The Intersection features the following planning: Accepts reservations.
The Intersection features the following payments: Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments.
The Intersection features the following parking: Plenty of parking.
The Intersection features the following pets: Dogs allowed, Dogs allowed inside, Dogs allowed outside.
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