Why Western New York Coffee Lovers Choose Independent Cafes

Tomorrow is an amazing day for coffee lovers in Western New York. It's National Coffee Day, and we've got some places you might want to check out.

Coffee is the one habit that you have that you just don't want to quit. (Why would you?)

There's nothing like starting your day with the smell of a freshly brewed cup of coffee. There's just something about it that can make it feel like your day is going to be that much better when you start with a cup. If it's done right, the smell can be as incredible as the taste.

Tomorrow is National Coffee Day. Every year on September 29th, we celebrate the cup that starts our day and gives us that kick to help us make it through the afternoon when we start to feel a little droopy. You're going to see all kinds of national brands with special offers for free coffee or freebies to go along with your coffee. They're on every corner in Western New York, bu I want to encourage you to go check out a small, local shop if you can.

Many local shops will give you a better cup of coffee

It's not uncommon for people who drink coffee from local shops to agree that you'll get a richer, higher-quality cup of coffee from a local shop. That could be for a lot of reasons, from the freshness of the beans to the fact that the coffee is made to order instead of being mass produced.

Plus, as we always mention, when you buy local, that money stays in the community instead of filling the pocket of some rich CEO in another city. You're helping to support families here, and they can then spend that money here in Western New York also.

I've been trying out independent shops for years

A couple of years ago, I started taking my mom out for coffee to get a little time to chat and to check out new places in Western New York. Since we started, we have found a ton of really great places with some very creative drinks and food. If you're looking to try out a new place and support someone here in Western New York, check out these great places to get coffee.