Megan Janssen

Cute little place & a great place to work for a few hours in the AM. Had the blueberry scone and a hot vanilla latte. Scone was a good mix tart from the blueberries & sweet from the glaze. Latte was yummy too!

Best coffee fresh scones muffins sourdough toast are delicious. I will be back next week

Great cup of quality coffee and an apple cinnamon cake thingy that's just lovely. Great service, relaxed vibe. Love it.

Went on a recommendation from a friend, I liked the ambience and atmosphere, seemed quiet and a quaint place to have coffee. I tried the mocha and liked it a lot, I will return to try other things.

Nice vibe and a good place to work. Quiet, low key background music. The coffee is great, the menu is limited to light snacks.

Very friendly staff. Good, strong coffee. Great, relaxing atmosphere.

Cozy café with friendly staff, great coffee, and delicious pastries and breakfast sandwiches. I always enjoy coming here!

A cozy coffee shop that offers so much more! Nice menu from oatmeal to homemade Pop Tarts! Excellent coffee.

Best mocha i ever she used real chocolate mmmm so good .... Will return a nice spot to check out if u have time

Easy & casual… and oat milk! And todays barista was playing Velvet Underground so perfect atmosphere:)

Kombucha on tap. Egg, sausage and cheese breakfast sandwich on an english muffin is perfection under $4!

Great place for coffee and a piece of pastry. Haven't had anything more complicated. Not crowded when I went there.

A great neighborhood coffee shop offering tasty treats and outdoor seating. Great coffee, friendly service

This place is incredible. Just the place I was looking for to get homemade pastries, coffee, and just sit and read.

Great coffee shop. Perfect for the neighborhood! Small, quiet and clean with freindly staff

Nice place to go. Neighborhood cafe feel, food and coffee is great and employees are very nice

Stopped in and got a peach melba muffin and a chai latte iced tea before doing a tour of the Frank Lloyd Wright house down the street. Both items were great, glad I stopped by.

Excellent little java joint across the street from the Buffalo Zoo. Delicious coffee and a small but delicious selection of baked breakfast fare. Had the vegan cheddar & chive scone with a cranberry chutney turnover; both fresh and tasty. Sidewalk dining is an option as well. Added bonus; Bob Dylan's hits playing through the speakers.

love the fun holiday lattes and the delicious toast

A small, cozy joint. They carry locally roasted Tipico beans and serve a wide variety of coffee, milk drinks, and tea. Paintings on the walls keep the modern vibe from feeling too clinical which is often the unintended side effect of neutral colors and strong lighting. Do not leave JAM Parkside without having some toast with jam, it's in the name after all. Highly recommend after a trip to the zoo or the nearby history museum.

Cute cafe, reasonably comfortable for the modern style (what happened to cozy couches). Coffee was good. They do some baking so it smelled just wonderful in there.

The pastries are AMAZING!!!! The best around, the baker is so nice and friendly. You have to try the jam pop tarts or the scones they are to die for! Highly recommend

Cute little cafe, my local favorite. We love stopping by for coffee before a walk around Delaware Park. They have homemade baked goods and their seasonal flavors are delicious! ☕️

Best latte in Buffalo! Great outdoor seating, clean inside, fast // free wifi and always friendly service. Love their gluten free pastry options as well.

I have loved JAM Parkside every time I have been in. It is cozy and I love to read in here while looking out the windows. Coffee and pastries are great!

A minimalistic shop with lots of natural light, quiet atmosphere in the morning and oh my goodness.. TRY THE JAM!

Very Delicious Apple Crisp iced latte!

Nice little corner spot coffee spot. Was looking for the special homemade poptarts but realized they're only sold on Saturdays. Good coffee and friendly staff. Not to mention really beautiful artwork hung inside the entire resturant.

Cold brew was delicious and I enjoyed sitting outside in the Adirondack chairs looking at the zoo animals! Hoping during my next visit I can scoop up one of those delicious strawberry quik scones I saw on Instagram!

Delicious coffee! Also a very pleasant space - a great addition to the neighborhood I grew up in. I'm so pleased to see a high quality coffee shop right across from the zoo.

Attentive and friendly! Great drinks at a great price too.

Nice place right by the zoo. Sidewalk seating available. Loved it !

The best cookie I've ever had. Ever in life. Was a specialty cookie not there all the time. Toffee, rich and delicious. All I can think about.

We really like it here. Good coffee, latte, etc. Limited but delicious food choices. The baristas are knowledgeable and very friendly!

Friendly baristas, consistently good coffee, and delicious pastries. There is a nice variety of pastries too. It’s a lovely gem in the neighborhood.

Very nice cozy little coffee shop serving Tipico roasted coffee, pour overs available, as well as a tasty breakfast sandwich sausage, egg and cheese.

This was an awesome find. We were in the area in the morning and looking for a new breakfast spot, and stumbled upon JAM. Coffee, breakfast sandwich and muffins were all excellent. Will definitely return.

This is a really nice little place. Very cozy, food and coffee were good. Service was top notch. The barisya was very friendly. It was a nice place to spend an hour drinking and having a cup of coffee. If I had any small complaint it would be that the chairs aren't really comfortable, but that's splitting the finest of hairs. It's a very nice local café. I'd recommend it to anyone who was in the area

really comfy place to come and get work done. they have a large selection of tea to choose from that i enjoyed so much. loved the overnight oats and the staff was super friendly. great experience and such a lovely cafe.

Perfect little neighborhood coffee shop. Clean aesthetic, solid coffee and baked goods, simple breakfast options. Nice Summer hours on the weekends ‘til 7:00p. Great local asset!

Excellent lattes and generous portions. Breakfast options are a bit limited but the breakfast sandwich was still tasty.

Great location front of the Zoo's gate near the park. Awesome cappuccino and muffin cake

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Rotating selection of baked goods. Get the Farmers Breakfast Muffin if they have them. Cute little neighborhood establishment.

This place is lovely! Vanilla latte was excellent. I worked for a few hours in the morning and the atmosphere was good but it can get kind of loud.

I love it here. My friends and I come here every week to read and hang out. The atmosphere is very nice and the staff is amazing! Drinks are well made too. Would recommend stopping by if you’re in the area.

JAM is an excellent coffee shop right across from the zoo. The staff are very nice and the cappuccino and latte were great!

My server was Jamie and she sets the peacefull , happy tone with her service. Their coffee tastes fantastic. I loved it. I will return to write and draw as the atmosphere is calm. The music is there but mid range allowing for conversation and inner peace. There is a book exchange in the back and the bathrooms are clean. Thanks Jam for this space.

The best blueberry muffins in town. Excellent coffee, of course.

First of all my husband and I live Down the street which I am so grateful for. It’s great to have a walk to Cafe in the neighborhood. We are big Latte people and Jam does it right! The Barista’s are trained well and make them very well. Hot and rich. The sausage breakfast sandwich is good size and fresh. Also fair price. Good Vibes. Good Music 🎶

Seriously the cutest little place. We stopped in before we went to the zoo yesterday! There was only one wonderful person working but she got that line moving so well.

Amazing people & vibes! Fantastic EVERYTHING! The Valentine's day fruit tart and chocolate mousse were phenomenal 🤩 and the staff there the day I picked up was so great!! Fade out to Heavy Metal Lover by Lady Gaga

To think I almost went to another coffee shop! This place is beyond delightful and has great food and drink. The atmosphere is perfect and inviting even beyond the gorgeous sunshine I could have sat outside in. The barista was flexible when I saw a flavor I decided I had to have and switched gears easily. I'm a happy girl! 💜

Yo, this place is great. The pastry chef is a winner. Whatever coffee cake muffin cardamom thing I just ate was fire! The cold brew was on point. The people were friendly (shout-out for the MF DOOM love) and the lovely lady with the colorful hair being just a delightful human ❤️ JAM I see you being all cute and adorable with your artwork appreciation and good music selection.

We enjoyed the turmeric chai latte and tasty egg sandwiches. The service was excellent and the location very convenient for a morning tour of the nearby Martin House designed by Frank Lloyd Wright.

I really enjoy this place. Nice atmosphere and coffee. Hibiscus ice tea is my second favorite there after coffee ☕️ 😋. They are very friendly. Perfect for a quick coffee with friend or a quiet spot to get some work done while you treat yourself with a drink .

Fantastic service, great coffee and snacks.

I frequent this cafe quite often, being that I live within walking distance. I usually come for the delicious baked goods and the friendly staff. The cafe is very inviting and I haven’t had any problems occur. During warmer weather, it was the perfect spot for me to get my grad work done in a relaxing, inviting, and cozy environment.

This is such a lovely, cozy spot. The staff is friendly and the drinks are always good (I usually get the chai latte). It’s got a warm community vibe. Great place to visit for a drink or a quick bite to eat.

Was not expecting such deliciousness! Cook/chef put his really good vibes and focused attention in the food he prepared. And the coffee maker, check-out gal made really good coffee and added to the very pleasant vibes of the whole nice morning experience. Thanks to both of them!

Friendly service. The toast with Strawberry Rhubarb jam was AWESOME, along with the pour over coffee! The kids highly recommend the hot chocolate, they actually put down their phones (except to take pics of the hot chocolate). Great atmosphere.

Jam is such a lovely addition to the Parkside neighborhood! lovely coffee shop with delicious coffee and desserts … the perfect getaway when you need a respite from everything. The staff are friendly, service is excellent, and the place is an absolute gem! Keep up the good work!

Jam is a great, family friendly spot to get delicious drinks and pastries. They regularly have GF options, which I always appreciate. It's always nice to see families hanging out in the space.

Best neighborhood cafe around! Regular rotating pastries that are very delicious and seasonal drinks as well! Some gluten free or vegetarian/vegan options!! The staff are the most kind and wonderful folks you'll meet :)

Every neighborhood needs a little corner café like this. It’s family-friendly and showcases local artists. The seasonal drinks are always fun, and I’m obsessed with the energy balls.

I don't know why it has taken me so long to leave a review. I have been coming to JAM for years as I live in the neighborhood. Everything from the food, service, and atmosphere screams artsy and kind Buffalo. I love the different seasonal flavors they try and baked goods, but even just a plain latte or cup of coffee is great. Their staff are always kind, welcoming, and quick even during busy days. I am pretty much a weekly patron of JAM for the last nearly 5 years and I don't see that stopping anytime soon.

Jam Parkside is an absolute gem in Buffalo! From the moment you walk in, the friendly and knowledgeable staff make you feel right at home. It’s a welcoming place for everyone, and their coffee is truly made with love! The pastries are always a delightful surprise, with unique flavors that rotate frequently, keeping things exciting. Whether you're looking for a cozy spot to relax or a quick pick-me-up, Jam Parkside has it all! Highly recommend this wonderful local coffee shop!

Susan W

Jam is such a lovely addition to the Parkside neighborhood! lovely coffee shop with delicious coffee and desserts … the perfect getaway when you need a respite from everything. The staff are friendly, service is excellent, and the place is an absolute gem! Keep up the good work!

Keira Hambrick

Jam is a great, family friendly spot to get delicious drinks and pastries. They regularly have GF options, which I always appreciate. It's always nice to see families hanging out in the space.

Ollie Wager

Best neighborhood cafe around! Regular rotating pastries that are very delicious and seasonal drinks as well! Some gluten free or vegetarian/vegan options!! The staff are the most kind and wonderful folks you'll meet :)

Elizabeth Bengel

Every neighborhood needs a little corner café like this. It’s family-friendly and showcases local artists. The seasonal drinks are always fun, and I’m obsessed with the energy balls.

Cheyenne Ketter - Franklin

I don't know why it has taken me so long to leave a review. I have been coming to JAM for years as I live in the neighborhood. Everything from the food, service, and atmosphere screams artsy and kind Buffalo. I love the different seasonal flavors they try and baked goods, but even just a plain latte or cup of coffee is great. Their staff are always kind, welcoming, and quick even during busy days. I am pretty much a weekly patron of JAM for the last nearly 5 years and I don't see that stopping anytime soon.

Brandon Chin

Jam Parkside is an absolute gem in Buffalo! From the moment you walk in, the friendly and knowledgeable staff make you feel right at home. It’s a welcoming place for everyone, and their coffee is truly made with love! The pastries are always a delightful surprise, with unique flavors that rotate frequently, keeping things exciting. Whether you're looking for a cozy spot to relax or a quick pick-me-up, Jam Parkside has it all! Highly recommend this wonderful local coffee shop!

The staff here was super nice! I live in the five points and prefer pastries from other shops, but the location has a great vibe, the coffee was good, and they try some fun things with the food. Id definitely go back.

Cool little coffee shop off of Delaware park. Stopped in for a coffee and ended up picking the special (s'mores latte) the staff person was super friendly and the location is really cute. The coffee was a little muddled but that could simply have been because I ordered something with too many flavors. Otherwise is was prepared really well and the barista seemed to know here stuff. Also ordered a breakfast sandwich and was a bit disappointed to see it appears to be a whole premade "patty" that is just reheated. Overall like a 3.5/5 but that barista was so friendly it gets it to 4/5.

Morning latté with toast and blueberry J.A.M. Tried the orange 🍊 creamsicle which wasn't over the top, orangy flavored, but was pretty good. The ❤️ stays in the cup, even as you sip b it down. Relaxing with the view of the zoo which is always cool 😎 Just sitting down, writing a few notes. Have a good day people and a better weekend!!!

Before you even walk into this place conveniently located across the Buffalo Zoo, there is a dog bowl filled with water for your fur baby to get their thirst quenched! That right there just brightened up our day right away. This beautiful little gem of a café that offers a cozy and comfortable atmosphere to start the day has nice seating to allow you to people watch, enjoy the company of the person in front of you where it isn’t too loud or too quiet, or get some quiet studying in. For what this place is, I didn’t expect the basic breakfast sandwich to be prepared to such good perfection. Soft bread, egg and even the sausage was juicy. However, I just wish the menu was slightly larger and offered a bit more.

Heather Angel

The staff here was super nice! I live in the five points and prefer pastries from other shops, but the location has a great vibe, the coffee was good, and they try some fun things with the food. Id definitely go back.

Conor Terry

Cool little coffee shop off of Delaware park. Stopped in for a coffee and ended up picking the special (s'mores latte) the staff person was super friendly and the location is really cute. The coffee was a little muddled but that could simply have been because I ordered something with too many flavors. Otherwise is was prepared really well and the barista seemed to know here stuff. Also ordered a breakfast sandwich and was a bit disappointed to see it appears to be a whole premade "patty" that is just reheated. Overall like a 3.5/5 but that barista was so friendly it gets it to 4/5.

Rosco the BfLo Cop Critic

Morning latté with toast and blueberry J.A.M. Tried the orange 🍊 creamsicle which wasn't over the top, orangy flavored, but was pretty good. The ❤️ stays in the cup, even as you sip b it down. Relaxing with the view of the zoo which is always cool 😎 Just sitting down, writing a few notes. Have a good day people and a better weekend!!!

Cute modern cafe with free wifi. Overnight oats were very good here..Parking is a bit tricky depends on which way you are coming from.

The atmosphere at this corner coffee cafe was pleasant and welcoming. I was charmed by how good the coffee was and how friendly the barista was to me. It had indoor and outdoor seating. A nice little place to stop by if your going to the Zoo.

The mocha was good. It had just enough sweetness to cut the bitterness, but the foam had a lot of bubbles in it making the micro foam not very smooth. Great location and atmosphere!

A quaint coffee spot that is conveniently located right next to the zoo. The staff is super nice. The latte was okay but the peanut butter cookie was amazing.

Robust coffee + strawberry shortcake muffin...👍👍

A wonderful, clean, little coffee shop with locally roasted Tipico beans. Couple a coffee with one of their tasty homemade pop tarts and you got yourself a good start to the day

The coffee and pastries are very good, especially the JAM tarts! The one person behind the counter was not very friendly, but the other was fine. A little bit of a turn off.

I love this coffee shop. It's a delight to walk to, and in a great location. The staff is friendly and kind. The lattes are hit or miss for me. I find some baristas make the specialty coffees too sweet so I usually ask for half the amount of syrup. The vegan energy bites are tasty and filling. Their yogurt parfaits are great, and the breakfast sandwiches are pretty good too. It’s directly across from the zoo and a few steps away from Alice Ever After ( a must visit bookstore). Sometimes because of the location it can get noisy with a full house or a lot of kids. If noise gets overstimulating, bring some noise canceling ear buds. Overall, I love this place. I walk here often and enjoy reading inside or outside with a coffee.

My dad loves the coffee here, and I took him here recently. He had the endless coffee, and I had a green tea with honey with a blueberry scone. I'm not a fan of the green tea they use here. It's Numi brand gun powder green tea. I have purchased this before at Whole Foods, and I wasn't a fan of it. The blueberry scone was really good, and I would definitely get it again. It wasn't hard like most scones. The middle was on the softer side and the blueberries were mixed well. The service was friendly and patient. They do have fresh made baked good such as cookies, muffins, and scones. Also, they have breakfast sandwiches. I'd recommend stopping and giving them a try.

This place has the opportunity to be way better and way cooler than it is. Don’t order the breakfast sandwich, they microwave them. The pastry’s are excellent and the coffee is good, and the service is great. But they should have more jam band decorations and have more board games and AN ACTUAL COOK making sandwiches. Great spot with good coffee and pastries but that’s it

The interior decor is cool as the local art and the lighting aids the feel too. The poptarts are yummy.

I may have rated this coffee shop once before, but I still like it! It's difficult to find parking, but the coffee is so worth it! The scones are huge and they generally have one that's either seasonal or a special of the week. I love the Americano and any of the coffee drinks that have espresso in them.

Nice spot with a few spots to work and meet up. Coffee is better than Starbucks but not my favorite. Friendly employees. Atmosphere is a little cold but still a nice place to stop if nearby

Inconsistent. I got the best fall latte Ive ever had to the worst latte i have ever had in the same week. The second time was during a rush so i waited 15 minutes for a hot latte that wasn't mixed up and luke warm.

Elizabeth Budzinski

Inconsistent. I got the best fall latte Ive ever had to the worst latte i have ever had in the same week. The second time was during a rush so i waited 15 minutes for a hot latte that wasn't mixed up and luke warm.

Stopped by after visiting the Martin House designed by Frank Lloyd Wright that’s a few blocks away. Drip coffee waa served in a mug and freshly brewed for me. My wife and I ordered a blueberry maple cinnamon scone that lacked the scone texture we expected but was sweet. We also ordered a cinnamon knot that was not fully baked.

Mark Elliott Miller, MPH

Stopped by after visiting the Martin House designed by Frank Lloyd Wright that’s a few blocks away. Drip coffee waa served in a mug and freshly brewed for me. My wife and I ordered a blueberry maple cinnamon scone that lacked the scone texture we expected but was sweet. We also ordered a cinnamon knot that was not fully baked.

It is a coffee shop serving coffee and not much else. Happy to see the space being reused, but the offerings are very limited. The baked goods container had like two options. Think coffee and toast.

Great place to have coffee and to read. Bright atmosphere. Down side is the lack of substantial food. Only muffins, scones, etc.

Quiet space for working and café-ing / quiet and efficient staff / serving tipico roasted beans / kinda stuffy with direct daylight / wifi / street parking / light eats

Stopped in a few times as I’m originally from this neighborhood. The coffee is excellent (Tipico coffee) and the staff is friendly but seem inexperienced. The food menu is dull and there was an old piece of toast in the pastry case. When I asked about it, the barista told me it’s “display toast.” Displaying an old dry piece of toast will not sell it, I assure you. Sorry to whoever came up with that, but it’s dumb. Couldn’t help but notice the lack of diversity in the staff too. Zero people of color working at this business. Red flag. I’d rather go to Tipico.

It's got a good rep so I was excited to go. But I found it... disappointing. It had a flat atmosphere, didn't feel particularly friendly and the coffee was only okay, IMHO.

New Butter Caramel tastes pretty bad— wasn’t getting any notes of either, tasted burnt and left a pretty bad aftertaste. Otherwise I have typically enjoyed their caramel lattes

This place is just fine. Seems like “baristas” can’t make a good espresso drink. It’s always been a cool location, but the coffee has gone downhill. Staff is hit or miss and the last time I was in I waited 15 minutes plus for a cappuccino and hot chocolate with 4 people working and only a pair of drinks ahead of me. Staff was super inattentive to everything but their own conversation. You want your coffee shop to be good with the details or why would we go. I am sure I will be back because of where it is, but I will likely hold off on the tip next time.

I've never understood the hype. It's the only coffee shop in the neighborhood so I'm a patron, but nothing's great. Pastries are hit or miss and there's not much food to choose from. Don't bother calling to ask if they're sold out of something because no one answers and it's frustrating that there's no way to order ahead.

Rachel Orton

I've never understood the hype. It's the only coffee shop in the neighborhood so I'm a patron, but nothing's great. Pastries are hit or miss and there's not much food to choose from. Don't bother calling to ask if they're sold out of something because no one answers and it's frustrating that there's no way to order ahead.

Nathan Cefaratti

This place is just fine. Seems like “baristas” can’t make a good espresso drink. It’s always been a cool location, but the coffee has gone downhill. Staff is hit or miss and the last time I was in I waited 15 minutes plus for a cappuccino and hot chocolate with 4 people working and only a pair of drinks ahead of me. Staff was super inattentive to everything but their own conversation. You want your coffee shop to be good with the details or why would we go. I am sure I will be back because of where it is, but I will likely hold off on the tip next time.

Bridgette Baldwin

New Butter Caramel tastes pretty bad— wasn’t getting any notes of either, tasted burnt and left a pretty bad aftertaste. Otherwise I have typically enjoyed their caramel lattes

Location and inside is very cool. I like the idea of grabbing a drink before walking the park. I have been here about a dozen times and my drink order was decent less than half of those times. I usually order a latte or mocha. For the price of the drink, the quality should be more consistent. The last time there, I ordered a peppermint mocha which came to $6 and I tipped a dollar. It was about 95% luke warm milk and contained no peppermint.

Pastry options are decent. They are a slight upgrade from Tim Hortons. The toast options are good. The coffee on the other hand is weak. The coffee beans are stale as the final product barely tastes like coffee. All you can taste is milk.

Came in to purchase this past Saturday 4/18/2020 and josh was welcoming but the baker-Monica, tried to deter me and my sister from purchasing anything, the store was sold out and the second batch was cooling in preparation for serving and josh advised we could still purchase but again every effort he gave at being pleasant and welcoming the baker was rude and gave many subtle hints we weren’t welcomed when we had masks and were using the preferred method of payment which was Apple Pay sad to say we will not return and patronize a business that showed we weren’t welcomed and our money was not good enough for a tart but shouts out to josh with the beard!!!