Buffalo Rising Online

South Buffalo often seems like a city unto itself. The Basilica, Tifft Nature Preserve, Botanical Gardens, and Olmsted's Cazenovia Park all serve as a means to pull us into the area a few times a year, but what else does South Buffalo have to offer those of us that are not part of its close-knit community? We've seen retail begin to take root here, but when it comes to food, pizza joints and taverns prevail.

There is at least one dining establishment in this neighborhood that has taken a more contemporary approach to food, and Caz Coffee Cafe is it. Upon first entering this little shop, you can see the owner's eye for detail in the decor. It is casual and comfortable, making use of handcrafted objects and re-purpos…