Fresh Every Morning

Start Your Day
The Right Way

Hearty breakfast specials crafted with care — omelets, french toast, pancakes & more made fresh daily.

A cozy cup of coffee at EM Tea

Where Every Cup
Tells a Story

The EM Tea Coffee Cup Café has been a beloved fixture in Buffalo's Hamlin Park District since January 2000 — just one block from the Canisius College Student Center.

We operate as a cozy takeout restaurant and intimate event space, hosting fundraisers, poetry readings, community meetings, and special gatherings.

We know you've been satisfied when your cup is empty.

The "EM" in our name — and the m.o.m in our logo — stands for "in memory of mom." Owner Kat opened this café to honour her mother, pouring that love into every dish and every cup.

As featured in: Buffalo News · Buffalo Spree Magazine · Channel 4 "Why Guy" · Channel 2 Juneteenth Festival

Loved by Buffalo for Decades

★★★★★

“It's a wonderful place to come, relax and talk. There is a great sense of community at the Tea Cup.”

Gerald · Buffalo, NY

★★★★★

“I've been coming here for over 15 years. Kat, Will and Sterling are like family.”

Sean · Buffalo, NY

★★★★★

“It's Great...! The food is always fresh and the atmosphere keeps me coming back every week.”

JaWhy · Buffalo, NY

Find Us

80 Oakgrove Ave
Hamlin Park District
Buffalo, NY

1 block from Canisius College Student Center

Hours

Monday – Friday
7:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Saturday
8:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Get in Touch

Special orders, events & catering welcome

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