
Coffee drinks, sandwiches & vegan fare in spacious digs lined with local art & homey furnishings.
Address and Contact Information
Address: 62 Allen St, Buffalo, NY 14202
Phone: (716) 883-1880
Website: http://www.cafe59.com/
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It was not busy at all when we dined there on a Saturday afternoon, so we found it off putting that our server didn’t offer to check with the kitchen when not able to answer a specific food-sensitive question as to how a particular dish was prepared. My date ordered the tuna melt instead, and I had a chicken sandwich.
After our food came, our server came by once to refill waters, and passed by two more times without a word. The next time, she did stop to ask how we were doing (to which we said we were fine); and finally, the fifth time, after noticing that my girlfriend hadn’t touched her sandwich, she asked if there was anything wrong with the food.
When it was pointed out to her that the bread was toasted, the cheese melted, but that the tuna was literally ice cold – and that the sandwich probably should be called tuna salad on toast, rather than a tuna melt – she responded, “Oh, yeah, that’s how it is”. She did offer to take the sandwich off our bill, which we both appreciated, but we didn’t want to try anything else instead, as the chicken on my bland sandwich (that I could only stomach half of) was clearly grilled beforehand and microwaved to order.
Unfortunately, even the coffee under-delivered; it was very watered down, and it didn’t taste very good at all. I did enjoy the cider that I had on draft, however! Yum.
To be fair, our server was very pleasant, but the service and food was sadly lacking. We left hungry and disappointed, and while we may pop in again for drinks, we will not eat there again. Win some, lose some. Go Sabres.
I miss Cafe 59…and used to overlook the fact that potato wedges aren’t included with the sandwiches, the falafel burger is always mushy in the middle, they don’t include enough dressing with their salads…and things are sloppily prepared. I overlooked all of that because they use whole foods and the taste was decent.
Fast forward to 2025, I’ve included a photo of a turkey burgundy sandwich with a small bag of Lay’s (weird choice, but ok) and a pickle spear, which costs $17.25 before you even add tax or tip. What??
I totally get that costs are rising for everyone including restaurants, but this isn’t in line with what you can get at other places, even on the same street. If you can’t sell your original menu at reasonable prices anymore, then you need to adjust it.
We won’t be back.
The staff was additionally very understanding that I had difficulty holding glasses with liquids, and tried their best to accommodate despite not having plastic straws. I just about always have plastic straws on me as I cannot successfully use other alternatives, but I hadn’t realized that day that I had run out. I was instead given a cup with a handle that I could more easily use for my water. Would definitely recommend this place to other disabled individuals. Just make sure to bring straws.