BreadHive Bakery & Cafe

THE "SHANIA" SANDWICH IS SO GOOD AND THE PEOPLE WORKING ARE SO NICE <3 has super yummy vegetarian options! And its cute and cozy inside :) They also have cute merch and stickers and a public single bathroom! Its been clean and nice in there every time ive been in there.

Had breakfast at Vasilis but my out of town guest wanted a bagel 🥯 from the #breadhive before dropping off at the airport 🛫 I've heard about this place but never stopped in. Everyone's nice, coffee ☕️ is the best, but it's a long wait ✋🏾 to get you bagel 😋 My peach almond muffin is also, very good! Top of it, is like coffee cake 🎂 and the bottom part is very moist!

Every item on the menu is 10/10 delicious. Super cute atmosphere and friendly staff. Wait times can be 20+ minutes on the weekend, but ordering ahead is always an option to avoid this. More than worth the wait every single time!

Food was delicious! Plenty of options on breads, bagels, and pastries. Small, cozy cafe. They offer limited seating indoors and plenty of outdoor seating. Plan to park along a side street.

I love the aaliyah breakfast sandwich on a pretzel. I substitute the sausage for bacon, I personally don’t like the sausage. The coffee isn’t good either. The Gwen turkey sandwich is huge. Great quality bread and you can get loaves to go. The baked goods such as the cinnamon bun and pecan bun are also great.

BreadHive Bakery and Café has great counter service and delicious food. Everyone in the back was working very hard, but it took 20 minutes to get a couple of bagels, toasted with cream cheese.

Wow. A beautiful little breakfast spot with the most delicious sandwiches ever! I LOVED the homemade bagel egg sandwich. The cookies were spot on. Just the perfect salt toppings on it all made it to die for! The coffee and hot chocolates were epic. Highly highly recommend

We LOVED our visit to the Breadhive! The service and staff were great! The food was even better! We truly enjoyed our breakfast sandwiches on their freshly baked bagels! The place is incredibly cute and the outdoor space is perfect!

I am absolutely obsessed with this place. I wish it was closer to home. I am a one trick pony. I get the same thing every single time. I go with the Aaliyah on a rosemary and salt bagel. I'm sure other options are great but I know what I like. I had a friend introduce me to the bagels a few years back and it's been nothing but love ever since. I really enjoy this spot. It's a bit on the smaller side and I've never been in when it's not busy. I always take my food to go and eat in my car. I've had some of the pastries and they were OK. I think I'll stick with the bagels and breads.

Bagels do sell out, so don't wait until 1:45pm to order lunch. I was able to get my Britney (lox style) on sourdough and it was still phenomenal. Opted for the veggie cream cheese, which didn't disappoint. Since we got there late, we ended up eating at their outdoor picnic tables, which were covered. Great hidden gem right near D'Youville University.

With Bagel Jays gone, this is the best bagel in Bflo, maybe as good as anywhere Doughy consistency that is hard to find, boiled just right, absolutely 5 out of 5 Real NYC style!

We got two breakfast sandwiches and a scone to go, and I wish I'd gotten some extra bagels to go because the rosemary salt bagel was. So. Good. There was a 20min wait for sandwiches, but you can order ahead to reduce the wait when picking up! Can't wait to come back and try the sourdough bread, pretzel rolls, and pretty much everything

Finally made it here! Ordered the Britney (see below for description) on their sourdough semolina bread: what a perfect sandwich! Even though I arrived a few minutes past their cutoff time for ordering (they were closing in less than 15"), my order was enthusiastically taken. I thought I'd eat some of it inside, and finish it elsewhere when they closed, but they assured me they had clean-up, etc. to do so I was more than welcome to not rush, and to enjoy all of my sandwich there. Genuine hospitality which is lacking so many places.

The everything bagel on the Aaliyah is everything. The pork sausage is delicious as well. Can definitely tell the is super fresh. Def a spot to quickly grab a breakfast sandwich. Looks like they have a bunch of fresh bread, definitely will have to come back and grab some fresh bread and bagels.

Breadhive is so cute! We had just one morning to explore and eat so Breadhive was at the top of my list. I shared the Britney (lox bagel) on a sriracha bagel with my sister. The fillings were delicious, but the crust of the bagel was a little too hard for my preference - it was hard to bite into the bagel without having all the fillings squish out. The flavors were perfect though, and it was the best day to enjoy it outside. We also got the raspberry custard bun and that was ABSOLUTELY PHENOMENAL. The ginger molasses cookie was soft and had dark flavors, which was a good balance to the other sweet treats I'd been having. Sandwich waits are around 20 minutes on the weekend so plan that into your schedule!

Great service, delicious bread and baked goods. Maddie was cheery and knowledgeable and helped me decide. The fresh baked bread doesn't come out until after 10am so make a note of that. I got a loaf of day old sourdough that was still so good. Our dog enjoyed the pup treats. The scones and sticky bun were also well received and devoured by my household. We will be visiting this place again for sure!

I am such a fan of Breadhive Bakery & Cafe and have been since their early days at the local Farmer's Markets. I was delighted to return to their brick & mortar store/restaurant on Connecticut Street when I was in town around the holidays. Of course, I can't pass up a lox sandwich so I obviously ordered The Britney - lemon, scallion, & dill cream cheese, cucumber, onion, and smoked salmon - and it did not disappoint. The service was on point, even after a little hiccup regarding types of bagels available/inventory. I also thoroughly the hipster/community vibe including a Little Free Library of sorts as well as plenty of fun Breadhive merchandise. There's also cream cheese and other great accoutrements available for purchase. I will happily return to Breadhive again and again!

Best bagel I've had in Buffalo! Super fresh, large array of choices, and very filling. The inside is super cute and a great spot to grab a quick bite. Prices were reasonable for the quality and size of the food. Will definitely be returning!

Have been wanting to come here for so long and they did not disappoint! I went on Wednesday late morning. There was no line and my order was completed quickly. I ordered: The Chappell- a limited edition sandwich with salami, pepperoni, sharp prov, garlic aoili, herb vinegar, red onion, tomatoes, and greens. DELICIOUS! i ordered it on the west side sourdough bread. The girl taking my order was very friendly and recommended the bread and she was absolutely right. Brown butter brownie- you can definitely taste the brown butter. the brownie was very moist, tasty, and not too sweet. *breadhive will now be in my rotation of top spots!

Solid breakfast spot! There's a bunch of neighborhood parking nearby and in front of the cafe. It gets pretty packed and they run out of bagels. Ordered the Aailayah which comes with eggs, house made Portuguese sausage, and cheese. They ran out of bagels so had to get it on a sourdough bread. Really enjoyed it! Also super filling! My only criticism is that it was drenched in syrup (I would've preferred it on the side), it tasted a little funky with syrup on sourdough.

The bagels are the best in Buffalo, and their breakfast sandwiches are delicious! It is not "fast food", but worth the wait. A wide variety of choices.

This has been one of my favorite places in Buffalo for quite some time but something has changed. The prices and unavailability of products have gone through the roof and I am constantly coming here to find out theyre sold out of this or that with no extra product coming. We can't buy things if you don't have it! But the biggest change of all is the attitude. I don't feel welcome here any more. Just like a bother to the staff and there's this feeling of disinterest. I hate to say it but it's beginning to make me question continuing to visit one of my formerly favorite places in the city. Their food continues to be excellent but the service and product availability needs a serious step up. We are the customers and without us the business doesn't exist. Never forget that.

FIRST OFF THEIR BREAKFAST BAGEL SANDWICH IS AMAZINGGGGGGGGG. I added jelly on my sausage and egg bagel. They have so many options to try from and also vegan/gluten free options. The wait time is the only issue but you are getting fresh bread and locally grown food so it is a A+++++. I love that this is another west side staple now. I am just waiting on my prince charming to come and enjoy long walks on the west side to grab bagels because this restaurant is such a lifetime type of location.

First time stopping by this place. Small but cute. There's plenty of outdoor seating as well. I kept it simple and ordered a "Build your Own" sandwich, but they do have a selection of signature sandwich options. I also purchased a loaf of their sourdough bread, which was delicious!! I will go back to try one of there signature sandwiches.

let's start off with the cookies are AMAZINGGGGG. the sandwiches though...a bit disappointing. the bread itself was average (not much flavor or textural satisfaction) and the sandwich fillings were just okay as well. The ingredients didn't really compliment or work with each other. The sandwich fell apart as you tried to bite it. I'd say it's a regular sandwich but nothing special and erring on the healthy tasting side, which was quite unexpected. quite an aesthetic display wall, though! a decent amount of seating inside but the tables are pretty small. The pricing is fair but i wouldn't add stars for it.

My Mom heard good things and asked me to go pick a sampling of things so we can decide if it's a good bakery. It was clean, cute, welcoming inside. I got scones, cookies, pecan roll, cinnamon rolls, a loaf of day old bread that they slice for you and a nice no frills cup of strong coffee. Customer service was amazing. He was patient and kind. Everything g we have tried has been delicious! We will definitely be back.

They have great food, and new baked goods to try. They are always out if bagels and pretzels around noonish though so if you want a bagel or pretzel you have to get here early. This is a small establishment with outdoor seating, but it is very hard to find a seat or feel comfortable standing when it is busy which it is frequently

If you're looking to have a BAGEL made with LOVE please come here. If you're looking to have a COOKIE made with PASSION please come here. If you're looking to have a LOAF made with QUALITY ingredients please come here. I cannot express how happy I was to have found this gem. I would fly out to Buffalo just to eat here again. Sure, the wait is a bit long and the seating is limited but I promise you, it is all worth the wait. The bagels can easily compete with those over hyped spots in NYC. I ordered the brittnay (LOX) and it made me smile ear to ear taking the first bite. I actually was laughing like a maniac because of how off guard it had caught me. The bagel has this delicious dill cream cheese that is beautifully whipped. So light and airy. The salmon are literally dancing in this creamy goodness. I just- I cant. I want to write a love poem to this place for making me feel so much joy. The cashier, didn't catch their name but did such a great job at being so kind and sweet. I also loved that they proudly expressed themselves at work and their peers all seemed happy to be there. The employees show pride in the place they work reflect on not only their overall service and food. It's clean. Affordable. Quality. SO WORTH. Seems like a loved by locals spot and I feel lucky to have been there. ENJOY. (look at the pics the food will speak for itself lol)

Omg, what an amazing and vegan-friendly breakfast experience. Even better than we were expecting after finding a great loaf of their bread in a local grocery store. Unfortunately it seemed like the Dolly vegan sandwich had been erased from the menu but the Shania more than made up for it. The house-made seitan was also outstanding. I also really appreciated that they stock local kombucha from Barrel & Brine. They were a little busy around 10:30am on a Saturday, but we were able to get a seat (and they have outdoor seating as well). Good coffee and good service finished out a really top-notch breakfast experience.

They have a great variety of breakfast sandwiches here and the baked bread selection is amazing. We always get a dozen pretzel and rosemary bagels to go and freeze them for later. They also have a nice selection of cream cheeses and other goodies like fresh eggs and pickled red onion in their cooler. Definitely recommend ordering online because there usually is a 20 min wait for sandwiches if you get there after 9am.

I haven't been to Breadhive in a long time, but was blown away by my recent visit. There was a long line, but my order was taken quickly. They even let me know that my food would be taking longer to make than usual and if that was ok with me or not. I ordered the Aaliyah (sausage, egg, cheese and maple syrup) on a salted rosemary bagel. It was phenomenal. The sausage was even homemade. They had lots of different drink options as well. The seating options are small on the inside, but they have many picnic tables outside. I brought home some bagels and cookies I was so impressed with their food.

I AM OBSESSED WITH BREADHIVE! I am from Seattle area but I visit my long distance partner in Buffalo often. Maybe I'm coming because I like him... maybe it's because I love Breadhive sandwiches! I visited every day the last 3 days, which seems excessive but I swear it wasn't. I'm usually not one to eat out, but Breadhive has changed me. I want to try everything. And everything I've tried has been SO delightfully delicious. Best sandwich I've ever had: The Olivia. Sweet, spicy, tangy, cheesy with roasted sweet potatoes, jalapeño, and pickled onions. Absolutely unreal. It was a seasonal item and if it doesn't come back, I'll be devastated because I miss it. Second best sandwich I've ever had: The Reba. Packed full of mushrooms, cheese, and a garlicky aioli. YUM! The signed Reba poster on the wall helps too. Their soups are always delicious. The bagels are chewy and full of flavor. The make-your-own options are great (you've got to try the tomato jam!!!). The red pepper chèvre cream cheese to-go and a loaf of sourdough makes for a great week of breakfasts. Anything with farm fresh eggs is *chef's kiss.* My only downsides: 1) the people want the Olivia back! 2) the wholegrain pretzels are not salty enough and not the best pretzel I've had. Well worth the weekend wait (which you may be doing because they get busy!).

Oh my goodness, I will be dreaming of this bagel for years to come. I had a quick stop in Buffalo and was craving a good bagel. I came across Breadhive and was intrigued by the raving reviews. I came on a Wednesday morning around 9am and ordered an everything bagel with bacon, butter and smashed avocado. It was absolutely incredible, the best bagel I've ever had. The staff was friendly and the bagel came out fairly quickly. The establishment was super cute also. I highly recommend if you're in the Buffalo area and on the hunt for an AMAZING bagel!

Very queer friendly space! Coffee was tasty, bagels were delicious and easily customizable to order. Service at the order and pickup counter was great! Came for yummy bagels, stayed for the awesome vibes.

My bagel with house-made sausage, cheese and eggs was easily the best thing we ate in an entire weekend in Buffalo. The sausage was astonishingly flavorful. The bagel was crispy on the outside, soft on the inside. Service was friendly and I appreciated the pager so I could hang outside while waiting for our food. The cookies were great also. This is not fast food. Even though I got in early enough that there were just a few people around it took about 15 minutes for us to get our food, just as the order taking person said it would. So, if your goal is efficient use of your time, order online ahead of time. If your food is even half as good as ours was it will be worth the wait.

I had to review again because they just don't miss! Got the Aaliyah this time on a bagel and it was I've been trying to find a good bacon egg and cheese and this is probably my favorite. Everything cooked perfectly and the syrup adds the perfect layer to the flavor. Be forewarned that the wait times are usually long because it is a small place but it's worth it and remember you're supporting local! I usually order online and never had an issue.

Awesome bakery!! We were visiting Buffalo and read about this spot. Their breakfast sandwich is divine--with perfectly cooked crisp bacon. Wonderful bagels and cookies. Felt like a "neighborhood gem" as they say. I'd be a regularity if I lived in Buffalo !

I can't rate the product because it was just not possible to get anything on a Saturday morning around 10:30. It was busy and chaotic but I was waiting about five minutes in a line that was not moving. But I just wanted something quick to hold me over before a trip to Wegmans. Well fughettaboudit. First of all the place is tiny but it was full of people standing around waiting for orders with very few people seated because it really is a small space. The selection in the display case was kind of lean and what was there was nothing I was interested in but I really needed to get closer. However, a staff member yelled out that anyone who ordered food would have a 30 minute wait because the kitchen was busy. The line just didn't move and the staff were just chatting to each other. I saw 2 at the counter and someone came from the back to load loaves of bread. However no one was communicating with the people in line to see if anyone wanted just a baked good like cookies, muffin or pastry. I guess they were short staffed or clueless about helping people in line. A friend waited outside while I was inside. He said a small group of European guys walked out discussing options. I guess they asked him. He said they were looking disgusted as I was too. I finally left because I thought it was run poorly and a bit over priced with zero attention to customers. Two people were just talking to each other behind the counter. A guy wearing a protect Trans kids and a girl with a scarf on her head. Loved the tee shirt but not the service. So after that experience and seeing the menu, prices and lack of attention or service I won't be back. My friend warned me that he too said it was an overpriced Hipster spot with nothing special. He didn't care for what he bought. I had to see it especially when I was really hungry for a morning baked good of some sort.

Walked in and they told me that in order to serve me a plain bagel with cream cheese, I would have to wait 25 minutes for the "kitchen" to prepare it. There was no line inside. Meanwhile, the guy in the front was doing absolutely nothing. It would have taken the guy 2 seconds to smear cream cheese on a bagel, but he was so lazy that he refused to do the "kitchen work". Horribly run business. Do not come here, it's not worth it at all.

Finally got to go to this (locally) famous bakery that a lot of restaurants use their products from . No indoor seating now, but they have a decent sized tent area with patio seating. I do wish they had more of a coffee selection, just a hot brew and cold brew with condiments on the side . It was a decent cup of cold brew, however . Now onto the baked goods . My aunt and I both got breakfast sandwiches on bagels. Those bagels, which have won awards, were everything a bagel should be ! (Which is satisfying and flavorful! ) Those breakfast sandwiches were huge, I could only eat half of one (next time no sausage for me , way too heavy) . To take home I got a fresh pretzel (yum) and some jalapeño cheddar cream cheese . My aunt bought a fresh loaf of bread (maybe sourdough not sure...) It was a hopping place, but they give you a pager so they can reach you when your order is ready . I have to note that the name of this bakery (Breadhive) was particularly relevant that day, because there was a ton of bees on the patio , one girl even got stung ! Not sure if it was a hive or just a highly populated bee day , but on days like that, indoor dining is missed. Once again, damn Covid!

Awesome breads, just come early they sell out fast. I got the last load of sour dough at noon.

Super cute spot! Prolly should've went with The Natalie but the Gwen was pretty tasty!

Super cute spot. Extensive vegan options. Sandwich combo options for days. Tofu scramble that is super tasty. Housemade seitan? Sign me the f up. :) Take out only currently (June 2021) and they have an online ordering system. You can do a contactless pickup when you enter and add your own cream to your coffee. They had soy milk provided as well as diary milk. I love that you can build your own sandwich with many different bread options. Great concept and delicious food. My one wish was that the seitan would've been more flavorful or that it would've been seared for a little better texture before adding it to the sandwich. Can't wait to try more!

I ordered ahead for a sunday morning around 10:30, and my order was ready right on time. I got the Aaliyah breakfast sandwich, which was great. (8$ is a little pricey). But it was Not like a regular breakfast sandwich. The egg was soft and fluffy, with a nice buttery bagel and wonderfully seasoned sausage patty. Cute little neighborbood bakery in a quiet area. There was outdoor seating so its good for dogs. (No i did not give her any of my sausage sandwich) Service was quick and friendly. I highly recommend and am glad I went :).

Everything at Breadhive is amazing. The vegan pie crust is awesome and I've loved all the pie lately. The blueberry lavender was awesome as was the apple blackberry handpie. Every day there's at least one vegan scone, cookie, and bun. The vegan sandwiches are awesome. All the bread is vegan and delicious. I'm especially fond of the rye bread. There are baker's special breads every Monday in a rotating schedule. This worker owned shop deserves all our love. Check them out at the holidays, too, for special orders.

We stopped by breadhive a few weeks ago on a weekend trip to Buffalo. This place was so good! A very cute and small shop. My husband and I shared a pecan sticky bun, which was phenomenal. We each got the Aaliyah on different bagels and had no regrets. The syrup was a nice touch. Our friends did make your own sandwiches and all enjoyed them. This was the perfect breakfast stop before heading to Niagara Falls. If I'm ever in the area again, I'll be back!!

So I'm a regular here and have a bread share. They have moved into a preorder basis for these current Covid days. You can order online. The food remains terrific, and when we can finally eat there again it'll be great. Update 26 2021

My best friend and I went for breakfast and accidentally ordered the wrong sandwich! We didn't notice till we asked but they said absolutely no problem and made us the other one no charge, they are the sweetest and deserve the damn world!

Very kind lady at the counter, out of bagels at 1:00 which was sad, but i'm going back surely because the day old bread loaf i bought was very good for just $4.

Breadhive does it again. Simply the best breakfast sandwich spot in the 716, hands down. This morning I had the Aaliyah Sandwich, a friend got the rosemary sea salt bagel with jalapeño cheddar cream cheese. If I could give this place six stars, I would. Go for the cold brew to sip on with your delicious breakfast choice!

Although my boyfriend and I feel that Buffalo in general didn't have very many options in terms of food, this place was the ONLY place during our whole vacation that was worth writing home about. Being from California I was excited to eat some East Coast bagels and this place did not disappoint! To order you call in first! Get the Britney! Get the Aaliyah! Get the Gwen! Get the Robyn! Those were all amazing! The Aaliyah: their house breakfast sausage is just amazing! I would recommend getting it the everything bagel or rosemary & salt bagel! The Britney: smoked salmon bagel with the works! I loved the dill cream cheese with it! Also get with the rosemary and salt bagel! The Gwen: standard turkey sandwich a little on the dry side. The Robyn: this was by far the best. Pressed panini style. It has a lot sour elements to it: mustard, dill pickles, and caraway kraut, I am normally not a fan of sour ingredients but on this sandwich it worked! Get this with the rye bread! We loved this place and on our vacation we went twice! Ingredients were not skimped on, customer service was great and they even remembered us as the couple from California and also brought our food to our car in the rain! Best place to eat in Buffalo!

Absolutely loved their breakfast bagel sandwiches! They were filling and the bagels had crispy exterior with chewy interior. Sooooo gooooood! I wish I bought a 6pk of their bagels when I visited.

This place was fast placed hustle and bustle. A constant stream of customers in and out. All of the tables were full, but the turn over is quick. Eclectic inside, and so much to look at from the blue ceiling to the decorated walls. Westside charm at its fullest! The food was soooo so fresh! My husband and I each got a 'Gwen'. It was a big sandwich and we could have split it. The turkey was 'clean' and quality. A mix of greens, fresh cucumbers, tomatoes and onions. All seemed like they were just cut. Our sandwiches each came with an unexpected scoop of pasta salad. It was HELLA GOOD! We split an oatmeal cookie. And brought home 1/2 dozen bagels and two containers of house flavored cream cheese. The total was $42, which seems kinda pricey but I'd don't mind paying a little extra for quality, freshness and healthy options.

Good bread, even the baguette! But their sandwiches are missing that little extra something to pull it all together so it was a little disappointing. My advice: Just buy the bread and enjoy it home with your own creations.

This was a spectacular Yelp find for me. I have yet to have anything from here that I haven't loved. Street parking is available, I usually have to park around the corner. The location is small, but there are several spaces inside to eat. Online ordering is available. Come early in the morning, when there is still a full variety of breads, bagels, and goodies available. Check their socials for rotating options. Staff is also so friendly and eager to answer questions. We have tried several breakfast and lunch sandwiches, where the bread and bagels are the true stars. We always have to leave with a loaf of sourdough, it's the best we have ever had. The lemon dill cream cheese is also a must, bring home a container for $5. Their cookies and brownies are wonderful and worth getting at least one. My dog, loved their treats, which are in the shape of flowers that can be broken into small bite size "petals." This is a must stop location, we always pop-in when we are in the area.

Food was exceptional and the vibes were super chill! We will be back if ever in the area

What do you say about a bakery whose food fixes all of your problems and mends the broken parts of your soul? Seriously, Breadhive never fails to make me happy and to put a smile on my face. My roommate and I ventured down to Connecticut Avenue for a little breakfast date yesterday and it was perfect. As of right now, Breadhive asks that you order online as it's the fastest way to place an order (you can, however, use their walk-up window on the side of the bakery to place an order in person). When you place your order online, you walk up to the cafe and go in through the front door, where you're met with a shelving unit that has your order on it (in a brown paper bag adding even more charm to the whole experience) and then you can grab some napkins from an adjacent table before making your way to their patio. We sat at one of their tables for two just outside of the tent covering and there, we proceeded to shove our faces full of some of the best damn breakfast sandwiches out there. I've had the Aaliyah before, but this was my first time having it on a rosemary bagel and...just....wow. Whole new experience of food happiness. Their bagels are really freaking good. Like, you might shed a tear or two, because of how good they are. The Aaliyah comes with eggs (how many eggs do they put on there? The world may never know), HOUSEMADE sausage, maple syrup, butter, & cheddar. You can put additional toppings on for an extra cost; I added greens & my roommate added tomato to her sandwich. She said that the tomatoes were a great addition to her sandwich and I thought that the greens were good. Besides their incredible bagels and sandwiches, Breadhive has crazy good baked goods. Though I was unable to get one of their ham & gruyere scones this time 'round, I strongly recommend that you get one. And don't sleep on their molasses ginger cookie, either. I don't think I've had a more perfect molasses cookie in my life. They warm up their baked goods before giving them to you and it honestly makes it feel like you're at home in your mother's or grandmother's kitchen. Jeezum Crow! I could say endless wonderful things about Breadhive and about the fact that they are an employee owned co-operative, but I think I'll stop here and leave a little bit to the imagination. ;)