Warm Up Your Holiday Season with Breakfast & Lunch in Downtown Buffalo
Dec. 22nd, 2025 11:53 am
Start your Downtown for the Holidays experience with locally loved cafés and bakeries.
Exploring Downtown Buffalo during the holiday season is better when it starts with a great breakfast or lunch. Whether you’re heading to work, meeting friends, shopping local, or taking in the sights around Fountain Plaza and Canalside, Downtown Buffalo offers cozy cafés and bakeries perfect for warming up and fueling your day.
As part of Downtown for the Holidays: Skate. Sip. Shop. Stay Awhile., Queen City Pop Up highlights locally owned businesses that make downtown a vibrant place to visit all season long. Add these breakfast and lunch destinations to your holiday plans.
ECafe 716
A downtown favorite for quick, satisfying meals, ECafe 716 serves breakfast and lunch options perfect for busy mornings or midday breaks. With a convenient downtown location and comforting menu, it’s a great stop before exploring nearby shops and holiday attractions.
Great for: breakfast downtown Buffalo, casual lunch near Fountain Plaza
Jake’s Café
Known for its welcoming service and morning joe, Jake’s Café is a go-to for locals looking for coffee and a fast breakfast done right. Whether you’re grabbing a breakfast sandwich before work or sitting down for lunch after holiday shopping, Jake’s delivers a warm, familiar experience.
Great for: breakfast spots in Downtown Buffalo, local cafés
Undergrounds Coffee House & Roastery @ Seneca One
Nothing pairs better with winter weather than fresh-roasted coffee, and Undergrounds Coffee House & Roastery delivers just that. Located at a kiosk downtown in the Seneca One Tower on the ground floor of the West entrance just behind the M&T tech hub, this downtown staple offers handcrafted coffee drinks and a relaxed atmosphere, ideal for warming up, meeting friends, or taking a break during your holiday stroll.
Great for: coffee downtown Buffalo, cozy winter cafés
Lola’s Bake Shop
If your holiday season includes something sweet (and it should), Lola’s Bake Shop is a must-visit. From fresh-baked treats to a hearty lunch menu and desserts, this downtown bakery adds a little joy to every visit and pairs perfectly with coffee or a lunchtime stop nearby.
Great for: bakeries in Downtown Buffalo, holiday treats
Jack’s Corner Café
A neighborhood gem offering breakfast and lunch favorites, Jack’s Corner Café is ideal for a relaxed meal in the heart of downtown. It’s the kind of place that invites you to slow down, enjoy your food, and stay awhile — exactly what the season calls for.
Great for: downtown Buffalo lunch spots, casual dining
Make It a Downtown Holiday Tradition
These cafés and bakeries are just a small part of what makes Downtown Buffalo special during the holidays. Visit QueenCityPopup.com to explore more downtown restaurants, shops, and experiences, and discover new reasons to support local businesses all season long.
Skate. Sip. Shop. Stay Awhile.