This may seem like a normal cafe at a Catholic church. But find the Father and whisper "fiddlesticks" into his ear and he will lead you to a basement full of untold depravity. 10/10 Jesus would recommend.
Gerald Peer
A great place to share your faith and your daily walk over a Cup-o- Joe. Breakfast, lunch and pizza options here as well!
Christopher E.
Great food and kind staff. Good place to relax, very warm inside, and comfy couches.
Kinnie I.
Thank you to Linda and Frank! Yes I agree with you both on how nice this "little cafe in the rough" is! Great find! Great food, inviting atmosphere and friendly staff. My daughter and I actually ate lunch inside the cafe at a table- wow! After doing only take-out for many months, we sure did appreciate eating inside...like the good ole days! We were the only patrons for quite a while. Later a few other patrons came in after attending a midday mass at the St. Gregory Catholic Church. Still, we were seated far apart, observing social distance. We were greeted and served by a very sweet lady. Both my daughter and I did the soup/sandwich combo. She had the chicken Caesar wrap and said it was yummy! I had a Reuben sandwich. Simple and delicious. We both had the homemade, hearty chicken gumbo soup. Loved the okra and chicken pieces loaded in the thick broth. It was superb, hit the spot. A+ We also enjoyed a plate of Pierogis. Lucky for us, pierogis are offered only during the current Lenten period. Cheese or potato onion - we loved both! We ordered a full plate for $6.50. Really, I've never had pierogi this delicious. Definitely homemade, a little on the small side in terms of quantity for the price. Yet still worth getting. Since it's Lent, the cafe is offering a fish fry dinner each Friday evening through March. It's take-out only. Pre-pay $11, or $12 at the door. As well, on Wednesday evenings, during Lent, the cafe is open for pizza night. The comfy sofas in the lounge area are calling us back to sip coffee, relax and chat with a friend. We are definitely coming back!
Frank M.
I live a block down the street from this wonderful cafe and never knew it was there until I did a nearby restaurant search on Yelp, sorting by distance, while at home sitting at my dining room table. BAM, this cafe popped up. There are no signs on the road for it. I've passed by the enterance literally hundreds if not thousands of times. Thousands of cars pass it every day, completely unaware of what they are missing. All traffic slows down in front of it for a school zone. It's time to reveal where it actually is. It's in a back section of the Saint Gregory the Great church building. You can enter their parking lot either from their main enterance on Maple Road or from the side street St Gregory Ct. This cafe is open to the public, not just church members. Café hours: Sunday: 9 am - 2 pm Monday: CLOSED Tuesday: 7:30 am - 2 pm Wednesday: 7:30 am - 2 pm, 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Thursday: 7:30 am - 2 pm Friday: 7:30 am - 2 pm Saturday: 8:30 am - 12 noon Now for what they offer. A selection of breakfast and lunch items. See the attached photo of their menu. The Fair Trade Coffee is delicious and you help yourself to free refills. On this visit I had a whole Reuben Panini and my wife had the soup and half panini combo and hot tea. The combo she ordered was a half Chicken Fajita Panini and New England Clam Chowder. All the food was absolute delicious. My Reuben was so flavorful I took my time eating the last bite. With the exception of some of the baked goods, everything is freshly made, in house, including the jumbo cookies. The cafe is so cheerful and comfortable it is a great place to go and have a leisurely breakfast, lunch or both. I was told that Wednesday nights are pizza night. The volunteer staff is extreme friendly and helpful. The only negative I see is that the when word gets out about this place and the lines will be running out the door.
Nice quiet place for a cup of coffee or baked goods.
Lee B.
This is a nice cafe. The coffee is good and is also "fair trade." The breakfast sandwiches and Belgian waffles are also good. Soup and sandwiches at lunch. Wednesday night is pizza night featuring some of the better pizza in Buffalo. A nice little place. Worth a visit.
Mark F.
For being connected to a large church, this café is very 'under the radar'. This is a nice place to relax and have a bite to eat. They have a variety of seating options, from regular tables, to high tables, to comfy couches and chairs. They are very kid friendly, with free bubble hockey and some toys for toddlers to play with. They seems to always have 2-3 different soups available, along with delicious salads and paninis. There are also pastries and sweets that look good, but I have not sampled. (I have also not sampled the Wednesday night pizza) For less than $6, you can get a HUGE bowl of soup and a large cup of coffee (that can be refilled). An amazing bargain that tastes great. If there is a down side... they aren't super fast all the time. The place is staffed by retiree volunteers. They are super friendly and helpful.
Jeffrey: Dad of three boys
Nice quiet place for a cup of coffee or baked goods.
The service is outstanding and the food is great.
The service is outstanding and the food is great.
This may seem like a normal cafe at a Catholic church. But find the Father and whisper "fiddlesticks" into his ear and he will lead you to a basement full of untold depravity. 10/10 Jesus would recommend.
A great place to share your faith and your daily walk over a Cup-o- Joe. Breakfast, lunch and pizza options here as well!
Great food and kind staff. Good place to relax, very warm inside, and comfy couches.
Thank you to Linda and Frank! Yes I agree with you both on how nice this "little cafe in the rough" is! Great find! Great food, inviting atmosphere and friendly staff. My daughter and I actually ate lunch inside the cafe at a table- wow! After doing only take-out for many months, we sure did appreciate eating inside...like the good ole days! We were the only patrons for quite a while. Later a few other patrons came in after attending a midday mass at the St. Gregory Catholic Church. Still, we were seated far apart, observing social distance. We were greeted and served by a very sweet lady. Both my daughter and I did the soup/sandwich combo. She had the chicken Caesar wrap and said it was yummy! I had a Reuben sandwich. Simple and delicious. We both had the homemade, hearty chicken gumbo soup. Loved the okra and chicken pieces loaded in the thick broth. It was superb, hit the spot. A+ We also enjoyed a plate of Pierogis. Lucky for us, pierogis are offered only during the current Lenten period. Cheese or potato onion - we loved both! We ordered a full plate for $6.50. Really, I've never had pierogi this delicious. Definitely homemade, a little on the small side in terms of quantity for the price. Yet still worth getting. Since it's Lent, the cafe is offering a fish fry dinner each Friday evening through March. It's take-out only. Pre-pay $11, or $12 at the door. As well, on Wednesday evenings, during Lent, the cafe is open for pizza night. The comfy sofas in the lounge area are calling us back to sip coffee, relax and chat with a friend. We are definitely coming back!
I live a block down the street from this wonderful cafe and never knew it was there until I did a nearby restaurant search on Yelp, sorting by distance, while at home sitting at my dining room table. BAM, this cafe popped up. There are no signs on the road for it. I've passed by the enterance literally hundreds if not thousands of times. Thousands of cars pass it every day, completely unaware of what they are missing. All traffic slows down in front of it for a school zone. It's time to reveal where it actually is. It's in a back section of the Saint Gregory the Great church building. You can enter their parking lot either from their main enterance on Maple Road or from the side street St Gregory Ct. This cafe is open to the public, not just church members. Café hours: Sunday: 9 am - 2 pm Monday: CLOSED Tuesday: 7:30 am - 2 pm Wednesday: 7:30 am - 2 pm, 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Thursday: 7:30 am - 2 pm Friday: 7:30 am - 2 pm Saturday: 8:30 am - 12 noon Now for what they offer. A selection of breakfast and lunch items. See the attached photo of their menu. The Fair Trade Coffee is delicious and you help yourself to free refills. On this visit I had a whole Reuben Panini and my wife had the soup and half panini combo and hot tea. The combo she ordered was a half Chicken Fajita Panini and New England Clam Chowder. All the food was absolute delicious. My Reuben was so flavorful I took my time eating the last bite. With the exception of some of the baked goods, everything is freshly made, in house, including the jumbo cookies. The cafe is so cheerful and comfortable it is a great place to go and have a leisurely breakfast, lunch or both. I was told that Wednesday nights are pizza night. The volunteer staff is extreme friendly and helpful. The only negative I see is that the when word gets out about this place and the lines will be running out the door.
It was, a great meeting place.
Food made with heart!
Food made with heart!
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Good food. Great community resource.
Nice quiet place for a cup of coffee or baked goods.
This is a nice cafe. The coffee is good and is also "fair trade." The breakfast sandwiches and Belgian waffles are also good. Soup and sandwiches at lunch. Wednesday night is pizza night featuring some of the better pizza in Buffalo. A nice little place. Worth a visit.
For being connected to a large church, this café is very 'under the radar'. This is a nice place to relax and have a bite to eat. They have a variety of seating options, from regular tables, to high tables, to comfy couches and chairs. They are very kid friendly, with free bubble hockey and some toys for toddlers to play with. They seems to always have 2-3 different soups available, along with delicious salads and paninis. There are also pastries and sweets that look good, but I have not sampled. (I have also not sampled the Wednesday night pizza) For less than $6, you can get a HUGE bowl of soup and a large cup of coffee (that can be refilled). An amazing bargain that tastes great. If there is a down side... they aren't super fast all the time. The place is staffed by retiree volunteers. They are super friendly and helpful.
Nice quiet place for a cup of coffee or baked goods.