Guidebook for Buffalo
Food Scene
It is a local favorite, funky deco, good coffee and food. A great place to hang out and crow/people watching.
69 locals recommend
SPoT Coffee
765 Elmwood AveIt is a local favorite, funky deco, good coffee and food. A great place to hang out and crow/people watching.
Another local favorite. Many writers/college students/professor work on their computers there. It is right next to the Bidwell park where Farmer Markets on Saturdays and summer concerts on Tuesdays are held in summer. The patio space in the summer is lovely.
31 locals recommend
Caffe Aroma
957 Elmwood AveAnother local favorite. Many writers/college students/professor work on their computers there. It is right next to the Bidwell park where Farmer Markets on Saturdays and summer concerts on Tuesdays are held in summer. The patio space in the summer is lovely.
A great deli, sandwich and dessert place. Lovely courtyard for outdoor sittings in the summer.
14 locals recommend
Globe Market
762 Elmwood AveA great deli, sandwich and dessert place. Lovely courtyard for outdoor sittings in the summer.
My favorite Japanese noodle shop. Authentic Japanese food and drinks. A lovely and quiet place to sit and enjoy the food by yourself or with friends.
16 locals recommend
SATO
739 Elmwood AveMy favorite Japanese noodle shop. Authentic Japanese food and drinks. A lovely and quiet place to sit and enjoy the food by yourself or with friends.
Good and affordable Japanese food. A small but a great place to enjoy a quick lunch or dinner.
11 locals recommend
Wasabi Japanese Restaurant
752 Elmwood AveGood and affordable Japanese food. A small but a great place to enjoy a quick lunch or dinner.
Hutch's
1375 Delaware AveAn upscale place, great American/fusion food, good drinks. Great service.
One of my favorite restaurants. Comfortable upscale French bistro, great food, drinks, and service.
69 locals recommend
The Left Bank
511 Rhode Island StOne of my favorite restaurants. Comfortable upscale French bistro, great food, drinks, and service.
My favorite place for cocktails. Small plates are hevenly delicious.
30 locals recommend
The Dapper Goose
491 Amherst StMy favorite place for cocktails. Small plates are hevenly delicious.
My favorite Vietnamese place in town. Authentic food with attractive prices. :)
13 locals recommend
Pho Lantern Restaurant
837 Niagara StMy favorite Vietnamese place in town. Authentic food with attractive prices. :)
Martin is one of the most innovative chefs in town. The drinks and menu update regularly. The old factory space is tastefully updated with an open kitchen. The bar is spacious and comfrotable.
34 locals recommend
Roost
1502 Niagara StMartin is one of the most innovative chefs in town. The drinks and menu update regularly. The old factory space is tastefully updated with an open kitchen. The bar is spacious and comfrotable.
A lovely bakery in the newly gentrified neighborhood. Great toast and coffee.
71 locals recommend
Five Points Bakery
44 Brayton StA lovely bakery in the newly gentrified neighborhood. Great toast and coffee.
Best freshly baked bread in town. Sandwichs and desserts are scrumptious.
37 locals recommend
BreadHive Bakery & Cafe
402 Connecticut StBest freshly baked bread in town. Sandwichs and desserts are scrumptious.
A lovely hidden gem. A lot of good vegetarian, vegan food choices. Local artists showcase their work there.
76 locals recommend
Betty's
370 Virginia StA lovely hidden gem. A lot of good vegetarian, vegan food choices. Local artists showcase their work there.
Merge
439 Delaware AveIt offers a great vegetarian options. There is live music on weekends.
The Black Sheep Restaurant & Bar
367 Connecticut StA meat lover's heaven.
The famous Buffalo Wings was born here. It is on many visitors' must-eat/see lists.
100 locals recommend
Anchor Bar
1047 Main StThe famous Buffalo Wings was born here. It is on many visitors' must-eat/see lists.
It offers the best Italian food in town -- according to my Italian friends.
34 locals recommend
Trattoria Aroma
307 Bryant StIt offers the best Italian food in town -- according to my Italian friends.
Sun Cuisines
1989 Niagara StIt offers the best Burmese/Thai food.
An upscale Italian place, great wine selection. Local politicians like to eat there.
20 locals recommend
TEMPO
581 Delaware AveAn upscale Italian place, great wine selection. Local politicians like to eat there.
I know it is a national chain. But it is a quick easy place for breakfast and only 5 minutes walk from my house.
10 locals recommend
Panera Bread
765 Elmwood AveI know it is a national chain. But it is a quick easy place for breakfast and only 5 minutes walk from my house.
Drinks & Nightlife
Big Ditch Brewing Company
55 E Huron StMy running group's favorite drinking spot:)
Resurgence Brewing Company
55 Chicago StreetGreat space and fun activities besides their beers.
Community Beer Works
520 Seventh StreetI have not tried, but my friends love their beers.
Another place I have been meaning to go myself. My friends really like this place.
50 locals recommend
Thin Man Brewery
492 Elmwood AveAnother place I have been meaning to go myself. My friends really like this place.
Everything Else
The owner is a writer and wine selections are unique and interesting. Check it out!
15 locals recommend
Paradise Wine
435 Rhode Island StThe owner is a writer and wine selections are unique and interesting. Check it out!
Entertainment & Activities
Our new waterfront development. It has everything, sailing, biking, ferry, yoga, movies, concerts in the summer, ice skating/ ice biking, curling (@ nearby River Works).
282 locals recommend
Canalside
LLoyd StreetOur new waterfront development. It has everything, sailing, biking, ferry, yoga, movies, concerts in the summer, ice skating/ ice biking, curling (@ nearby River Works).
Parks & Nature
This grand and beautiful park was designed by Olmsted who designed the Central Park in NYC. Unfortunately, the city cut the park in half by building a stupid highway running through the middle. They are still beautiful and the two halves are connected by an overpass.
175 locals recommend
Delaware Park
This grand and beautiful park was designed by Olmsted who designed the Central Park in NYC. Unfortunately, the city cut the park in half by building a stupid highway running through the middle. They are still beautiful and the two halves are connected by an overpass.
It is the Niagara Falls! Go see it especially in the winter, with so few visitors, the place is gorgeous and quiet.
151 locals recommend
Niagara Falls State Park
332 Prospect StIt is the Niagara Falls! Go see it especially in the winter, with so few visitors, the place is gorgeous and quiet.