Specialty Yemeni Coffee Shop to Open in Buffalo
ERTH coffee shop will debut at The Hotel at The Lafayette in downtown Buffalo in November 2026.
Updated on Oct. 30, 2026 in Coffee
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Specialty Yemeni coffee shop ERTH is slated to open its doors at The Hotel at The Lafayette in Buffalo in approximately three weeks. The venue, which replaces the former site of Public Espresso, will serve a variety of traditional beverages and sandwiches.
Why it matters
The arrival of ERTH adds a new international flavor profile to the downtown coffee scene. Owners Amr Al Museki and Essa Abdul are bringing specific Yemeni-inspired menu items to the historic hotel location.
The cafe will operate seven days a week, opening daily at 7am and closing at 10pm. Breakfast service will be available to customers until 2pm.
The players
Amr Al Museki
Amr Al Museki is a co-owner of the new ERTH coffee shop in downtown Buffalo.
Essa Abdul
Essa Abdul is a co-owner of the upcoming ERTH coffee shop located at The Hotel at The Lafayette.
The details
The menu features Yemeni red tea, Arabian coffee, pistachio lattes, and mango lassis alongside food options like turkey pesto and chicken ciabatta. The space features custom furniture and flat-screen TVs to accommodate local sports fans.
Timeline
November 2026 is the anticipated opening month for the shop.
Culture Shift
The transition from the previous tenant to a specialty Yemeni coffee shop reflects a shift in local cafe offerings in downtown Buffalo. This change moves the historic hotel space toward an international flavor profile, mirroring broader trends in urban beverage diversity.
Residents can plan for daily visits to the downtown location starting at 7am for coffee or breakfast. The shop will remain open until 10pm, providing a late-night option for those seeking lattes or snacks in the historic hotel area.
The takeaway
The new shop combines a traditional coffee house experience with evening availability and sports viewing. Customers can expect a unique menu featuring Yemeni specialties throughout the week.
What happens next
ERTH is scheduled to distribute coffee samples at the upcoming 2026 Witches Ball.
Further reading
Discover more about the evolving local beverage landscape in the Buffalo Coffee section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Buffalo Rising.
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