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