Joseph’s guidebook
Food and drink
Kuni's
226 Lexington AveTraditional sushi and Japanese cuisine in a wonderful, smaller space
West Side Bazaar
1432 Grant StA small business incubator with diverse food offerings
The Black Sheep Restaurant & Bar
367 Connecticut Stfocus on locally sourced food, great for brunch
Toutant
437 Ellicott StBetty's
370 Virginia StGreat breakfast and brunch spot
Swan Street Diner
700 Swan StFully restored 1930s diner
Amy's Place
3234 Main StA vegetarian friendly Buffalo diner, cash only (atm available)
Essex St. Pub
530 Rhode Island StGreat neighborhood pub with food offerings - pretty good jukebox
Las Puertas Buffalo
385 Rhode Island StUpscale Mexican
La Nova Pizzeria
5151 Main StBuffalo-style pizza
BreadHive Bakery & Cafe
402 Connecticut StGreat spot for breakfast sandwiches
Marble & Rye
112 Genesee StUpscale restaurant and cocktail bar
Community Beer Works
520 Seventh StreetBig Ditch Brewing Company
55 E Huron Stlloyd Taco Factory
1503 Hertel AveBallyhoo
211 South Park AveCocktail bar known for their house-made sausages
Gabriel's Gate
145 Allen StChicken wings
Cole's
1104 Elmwood AveParkside Candy
3208 Main StRestored 1920s candy and ice cream shop
Fry Baby Donut Co.
336 S Elmwood AveVegan donuts
Big Mood
423 Elmwood AveCozy and all vegan
An American-history themed bar, go for the trivia from the bartender and stay for the free popcorn and nachos
26 locals recommend
Founding Fathers Pub
75 Edward StAn American-history themed bar, go for the trivia from the bartender and stay for the free popcorn and nachos
The Place
229 Lexington AveAn old school bar known for serving Tom and Jerry cocktails in winter
Angelica Tea Room
517 Washington StMore fancy cocktails than tea
Nietzsche's
248 Allen StEclectic bar with live music every day
Old Pink
223 Allen StA true dive bar and place to go at 3 AM
Way off the beaten path - a Polish social club serving a variety of eastern European beers and housing the avant-garde Torn Space Theater
Adam Mickiewicz Library & Dramatic Circle, Inc.
612 Fillmore AveWay off the beaten path - a Polish social club serving a variety of eastern European beers and housing the avant-garde Torn Space Theater
Lake Effect Ice Cream
1900 Hertel AveThe best ice cream in Buffalo
Five Points Bakery
44 Brayton StMothers Restaurant
33 Virginia PlA good spot for late night food, kitchen is open late
Gene McCarthy's
73 Hamburg StSun Cuisines
1989 Niagara St100 Acres: The Kitchens at Hotel Henry
444 Forest AvenueCafes
Remedy House
429 Rhode Island StBeautiful corner cafe also serving wine and pastries.
Tipico Coffee
Public Espresso + Coffee
391 Washington StVila Verde Cafe
388 Porter AveUndergrounds Coffee House and Roastery
580 South Park AveThe Intersection
100 Elmwood AveCafe Taza
100 Elmwood AveGreat outdoor seating in the summer right on Bidwell Parkway, also serving beer and wine.
31 locals recommend
Caffe Aroma
957 Elmwood AveGreat outdoor seating in the summer right on Bidwell Parkway, also serving beer and wine.
Sweet Ness 7 Cafe
220 Grant StCafe with a full breakfast menu
Attractions and things to see
Albright-Knox Art Gallery
1285 Elmwood AveFrank Lloyd Wright's Martin House Complex
125 Jewett PkwyDelaware Park
Elevator Alley Kayak
65 Vandalia StSilo City
85 Silo City RowFountain Plaza
Fountain PlazaOutdoor ice rink with $2 skate rentals
South Park Ave & Botanical Gardens station
Buffalo Central Terminal
495 Paderewski DrTifft Nature Preserve
1200 Fuhrmann BoulevardTimes Beach Nature Preserve
11 Fuhrmann BoulevardRichardson Olmsted Campus
444 Forest AvePrivately owned FLW house - nice stop on a walk to Delaware Park or the Albright Knox
William R. Heath House
76 Soldiers PlPrivately owned FLW house - nice stop on a walk to Delaware Park or the Albright Knox
City Hall Buffalo City
65 Niagara SquareObservation deck is open weekdays
Guaranty Building
140 Pearl StBidwell Parkway
Bidwell ParkwayCanalside
LLoyd StreetNorth Park Theatre
1428 Hertel AveShakespeare in Delaware Park
199 Lincoln PkwyBurchfield Penney Art Center
1300 Elmwood AveHallwalls Contemporary Art Center
341 Delaware AveSugar City
1239 Niagara StBig Orbit Project Space of CEPA Gallery
617 Main StShops and other things
Rust Belt Books
415 Grant StThe best used book store in Buffalo
Wegmans
601 Amherst StParadise Wine
435 Rhode Island StGuercio & Sons Inc
250 Grant StFarm Shop
235 B Lexington AveElmwood-Bidwell Farmers' Market
Elmwood AvenueOpen during the warmer months only
Gutter Pop Comics
1421 Hertel AveCOOCOOU
1261 Tonawanda StRó
732 Elmwood AveGothic City Collector's Cove
1940 Niagara StWestside Stories Used Books
398 Grant StSecond Reader Book Shop
1421 Hertel AveTalking Leaves Books
951 Elmwood AveBlack Dots
368 Grant StHyatt's - All Things Creative
1941 Elmwood AveLexington Cooperative Market
807 Elmwood Ave