Staff at Buffalo Books & Coffee must know four things: books, coffee, Buffalo, and people. Our bookstore and coffee bar employees are dedicated to welcoming each new friend through the door and offering exemplary service. Whether you are on the hunt for a new read, trying to track down a hot ticket, desperately seeking coffee, or needing a personal guide around downtown, our friendly workers will gladly accommodate your every need. Meet a new expert today!

 
 
 

Deb - Owner

Go-to coffee order: Light roast with whole milk

If you could invent a drink, what would it be? Light roast with whole milk ;)

A book you would read over and over again: Pride and Prejudice

Idea reading spot: Hammock under my big maple tree

Audiobook or physical copy? Audio book (and physical copy)

Favorite local restaurant: Grace Thai

Dream job: Own a bookstore! - Also, travel everywhere

Shannon - Bookstore Manager

Go-to coffee order: Black - Sumatra or Bobbi’s Blend

A book you would read over and over again: Harry Potter, IT, and almost any Agatha Christie book

Idea reading spot: On the back deck at my cabin!

Audiobook or physical copy? Physical!

Favorite local restaurant: Forget Me Not and Rancho Grande

Dream job: I pretty much have my dream job :) Next, I would love to be a stay-at-home dog mom

Charlie - Bookstore Assistant Manager

Mel - Bookstore Assistant Manager

Go-to coffee order: Black brewed

If you could invent a drink, what would it be? Something herbaceous

A book you would read over and over again: Know My Name by Chanel Miller

Idea reading spot: My chair in my bedroom

Audiobook or physical copy? Physical

Favorite local restaurant: Gather

Dream job: This :)

Ashley - Bookseller

Go-to coffee order: Spicy Chai London Fog with an extra tea bag & coconut milk

If you could invent a drink, what would it be? a fun, really spicy mix chai that isn’t crazy sweet

A book you would read over and over again: Way too many to name! I love re-reading favorites!

Idea reading spot: Snuggled up in a comfy chair!

Audiobook or physical copy? Physical

Favorite local restaurant: Gather

Dream job: To manage and/or own a bookstore

Lilly - Bookseller

Go-to coffee order: Lavender latte or chai

If you could invent a drink, what would it be? Something that tasted like a malt, but in a latte form

A book you would read over and over again: A Piece of Cake by Cupcake Brown

Idea reading spot: A comfy chair

Audiobook or physical copy? Physical copy

Favorite local restaurant: Cambo Flare

Dream job: Running a home daycare

Jill - Coffee Bar Manager

Alyssa - Coffee Bar Assistant Manager

Go-to coffee order: Barista Choice - I love trying new creations!

If you could invent a drink, what would it be? Really Reeses latte

A book you would read over and over again: Circe by Madeline Miller, or any Harry Potter book

Idea reading spot: Any comfy spot outdoors on a sunny day

Audiobook or physical copy? Physical! I love filling my bookshelf

Favorite local restaurant: Mill Creek or Forget Me Not

Dream job: Hobby farmer

Ibett - Barista

Go-to coffee order: Vanilla latte

If you could invent a drink, what would it be? Iced berry tea with lemonade and fresh mint

A book you would read over and over again: People We Meet on Vacation

Idea reading spot: By the lake

Audiobook or physical copy? Physical

Favorite local restaurant: Sakura Sushi Steak House

Dream job: Travel Blogger

Evie - Barista

Go-to coffee order: Maple and butter pecan iced latte with vanilla cold foam

If you could invent a drink, what would it be? A sunshine flower latte… with real sunshine and real flowers!

A book you would read over and over again: The Housemaid by Freida McFadden

Idea reading spot: On a beach, watching the sunrise or sunset

Audiobook or physical copy? Physical copy!

Favorite local restaurant: Forget Me Not Café!

Dream job: Travel the world and help children who are in need!

Guthrie - Barista

Go-to coffee order: Raspberry & Blackberry iced Matcha

If you could invent a drink, what would it be? Gilmore Girls coffee but without coffee

A book you would read over and over again: Eleanor and Park by Rainbow Rowell

Idea reading spot: In my bed at night during a thunderstorm

Audiobook or physical copy? Physical - I like to display them like trophies

Favorite local restaurant: Forget Me Not or Culvers

Dream job: Owning a little book store and living over it in a little apartment

Amanda

Go-to coffee order: Banana Loaf shake

If you could invent a drink, what would it be? Frozen Hot chocolate with butterscotch

A book you would read over and over again: Any book about horses

Idea reading spot: In the car on a long drive

Audiobook or physical copy? Audiobook

Favorite local restaurant: Buffalo Wild Wings

Dream job: This is my dream job!

Maya - Barista

Go-to coffee order: Caramel Latte with vanilla cold foam

If you could invent a drink, what would it be? Cookie Butter salted caramel latte

A book you would read over and over again: The Teacher by Freida Mcfadden

Idea reading spot: My bed with a pumpkin candle lit

Audiobook or physical copy? Physical book

Favorite local restaurant: Forget Me Not

Dream job: Dentist