"Guys! I just had a scrumptious chicken salad croissant at Golden Cup Coffee. Truth be told, this review should include a write-up about a piece of cake, but I was so full after my sandwich that I can only tell you about the sandwich and coffee! Speaking of coffee, this is not some "grande caramel macchiato in a venti cup, 1/3 whole milk, 1/3 almond milk, 1/3 soy milk, double vanilla, caramel wall in the cup, no drizzle, upside-down, whipped cream, extra shot with cinnamon on top" kind of coffee place. Here, you get light, medium, or dark roast and small, medium, or large. They will give you cream and sugar on the side. And you'll like it! Now, back to that sandwich. The croissant was flaky. So dang flaky. The chicken salad was plentiful and contained some dried fruit (think "Craisins," but better). The chicken salad was spilling out of the sides of this sandwich and I really wanted to lick my plate, but my friend Jenn was with me and I did not want to embarrass my sweet friend. Instead, I licked my fingers, which was less satisfying, but also less embarrassing for both of us. I was offered a side of chips or a salad and I opted for the chips. Jenn had chicken gumbo and honestly, I am pretty sure I heard her slurp that hearty soup. Both of us lied to that delightful woman who took our order. We were so sure we were going back for dessert, but we just didn't have room in our bellies! The food is why you visit Golden Cup Coffee. The charming little shop is why you choose "for here" rather than "to go." We loved the cute little tables with the chairs that fit under them "just so" and left no gaps. Mid-century modern? I don't know. Don't ask me furniture styles. This is about food. Darn good food. There were a couple of guys who came into the shop while Jenn and I were eating and talking about how much fun we had volunteering at the Response to Love Center just that morning. These gentlemen were clearly regulars and were treated so warmly. Jenn and I felt welcome here, but the way these guys were greeted made me want to be a regular so they would say, "Hey Jen!" when I walk in the door. And if Jenn and I become regulars and go together for lunch, they can say, "Hi, Jen and Jenn!" or we can tell them what our friends call us when we are together - "Here comes Jenergy!" (See what we did there?) If you've never been to Golden Cup, you'll need to know the parking is not easy here, but look around and you'll find a place. Jenn and I did okay and we drove separately. Okay. You've read the review. Now what are you waiting for?"

"A cornerstone café on Buffalo's east side whose owners are great community leaders! The area has been through so much, so it's great to have good food in a prime location. Also their coffee is nearly unmatched. Jamaican Me Crazy is both my favorite daiquiri AND my favorite local coffee flavor!"

"I love this cafe. And there is nothing better than fresh roasted coffee! The Buffalo roast is a go to. Made it in my pour over today and it is strong and well balanced without any bitterness!"

"Fantastic coffee and food, strong community focus, these folks are simply the best! I haven't been in probably 6 months, but they remembered my breakfast croissant order (egg, cheese, and whatever veggies they have around--spinach, mushrooms, and onion this morning)!! So good. Also picked up a single bag of their Vermont Maple Nut Crunch coffee. There are places that are touted as more hip around town (Public, Tipico, Daily Planet), which are all great...but if you want to be a part of and support Buffalo, then Golden Cup is without rival. And frankly, with their in-house roasting and flavored coffees, they're no less hip."

"Golden Cup coffee is a real gem. Located on Jefferson avenue it is easy to get to from downtown. The beans are locally roasted and there's a wide variety of choices from Jamaican Me crazy or African Gold to Irish cream. That's only half the good news. It is also a spectacular bakery. Jackie is a dessert genius. there are no bad choices. only really yummy ones. Shop local!"