Guidebook for Buffalo

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Guidebook for Buffalo

Drinks & Nightlife

Right next door. Off-the-beaten-path local spot where you can sample local NY wines.
Cabernet's
9 N Ellicott St
Right next door. Off-the-beaten-path local spot where you can sample local NY wines.
AWESOME local pub with LOTS of beers on tap!!! Changes everyday! Also, you have to try the yummy fries with the dipping sauces. Outdoor seating in the beer garden available.
12 locals recommend
Moor Pat
78 E Spring St
12 locals recommend
AWESOME local pub with LOTS of beers on tap!!! Changes everyday! Also, you have to try the yummy fries with the dipping sauces. Outdoor seating in the beer garden available.
Great local brewery with delicious pizza and an amazing patio right along the creek!
14 locals recommend
Britesmith Brewing
5611 Main St
14 locals recommend
Great local brewery with delicious pizza and an amazing patio right along the creek!

Everything Else

BEST DESSERT IN THE AREA!
10 locals recommend
Sweet Jenny's Ice Cream
56 E Spring St
10 locals recommend
BEST DESSERT IN THE AREA!
#1 Salon and Spa in WNY!
Excuria Salon and Spa
5725 Main St
#1 Salon and Spa in WNY!
Unique, local home goods consignment shop!
Tesori
5688 Main St
Unique, local home goods consignment shop!
New, clean, big gym that has lots to offer. Visitor/short term passes available.
Independent Health Family Branch YMCA
150 Tech Dr
New, clean, big gym that has lots to offer. Visitor/short term passes available.

Essentials

Gluten Free Bakery. AMAZING treats! Cindy the owner is wonderful!
Simply Sweet Of Western New York
5742 Main St
Gluten Free Bakery. AMAZING treats! Cindy the owner is wonderful!
BEST GROCERY STORE IN THE WORLD. seriously.
34 locals recommend
Wegmans
651 Dick Rd
34 locals recommend
BEST GROCERY STORE IN THE WORLD. seriously.
Italian bakery with pastries, breads and treats available. They also have lunch options.
DiCamillo Bakery
5329 Main St
Italian bakery with pastries, breads and treats available. They also have lunch options.
Convenient store.
23 locals recommend
Walgreens
650 Delaware Ave
23 locals recommend
Convenient store.
Convenient store.
Rite Aid Pharmacy
5447 Main St
Convenient store.

Arts & Culture

A fun date night...paint, wine and beer...what could be better?!?!
Paint On Tap, LLC
5762 Main St
A fun date night...paint, wine and beer...what could be better?!?!
Movie Theater with IMAX.
Regal Transit Center & IMAX
6707 Transit Rd
Movie Theater with IMAX.
Catch a show here!
99 locals recommend
Shea's Buffalo Theatre
650 Main St
99 locals recommend
Catch a show here!
One of our art galleries...be sure to check out the grounds and Hoyt Lake across the street. Pretty!
245 locals recommend
Albright-Knox Art Gallery
1285 Elmwood Ave
245 locals recommend
One of our art galleries...be sure to check out the grounds and Hoyt Lake across the street. Pretty!
Art Gallery part of the Buffalo State campus. Right across from Albright-Knox Art Gallery...a great place to check out for art enthusiasts.
93 locals recommend
Burchfield Penney Art Center
1300 Elmwood Ave
93 locals recommend
Art Gallery part of the Buffalo State campus. Right across from Albright-Knox Art Gallery...a great place to check out for art enthusiasts.
Catch a Bison's game in the warmer months.
18 locals recommend
Buffalo Bisons Baseball
18 locals recommend
Catch a Bison's game in the warmer months.
Cheer on the Buffalo Sabres at a hockey game here!
90 locals recommend
KeyBank Center
1 Seymour H Knox III Plaza
90 locals recommend
Cheer on the Buffalo Sabres at a hockey game here!
Catch a Buffalo Bills NFL Football game here during the Fall months!
109 locals recommend
New Era Field
1 Bills Dr
109 locals recommend
Catch a Buffalo Bills NFL Football game here during the Fall months!
A great up-and-coming area downtown. Food truck Tuesdays are a hit and I hear there are new restaurants popping up to try.
16 locals recommend
Larkin Square
745 Seneca St
16 locals recommend
A great up-and-coming area downtown. Food truck Tuesdays are a hit and I hear there are new restaurants popping up to try.

Sightseeing

A beautiful local park with a lovely waterfall. Great place to have a picnic, take pictures or watch the friendly ducks that live there.
20 locals recommend
Glen Park
5565 Main St
20 locals recommend
A beautiful local park with a lovely waterfall. Great place to have a picnic, take pictures or watch the friendly ducks that live there.
The hip and lively spot to shop, eat, and hang with the locals.
92 locals recommend
Elmwood Village
893 Elmwood Ave
92 locals recommend
The hip and lively spot to shop, eat, and hang with the locals.
You MUST see Niagara Falls! If you have your passport, then we highly recommend going across the border to see Niagara Falls, ON also!
1604 locals recommend
Niagara Falls
1604 locals recommend
You MUST see Niagara Falls! If you have your passport, then we highly recommend going across the border to see Niagara Falls, ON also!
This is the up-and-coming place in downtown Buffalo with a TON of events, outdoor activities, naval ships, and a great restaurant on the water called Liberty Hound.
282 locals recommend
Canalside
LLoyd Street
282 locals recommend
This is the up-and-coming place in downtown Buffalo with a TON of events, outdoor activities, naval ships, and a great restaurant on the water called Liberty Hound.
Our big local Ski Resort. The charming local village of Ellicottville is a must-see in Fall and Winter months!
159 locals recommend
Holiday Valley Ski Resort
6557 Holiday Valley Rd
159 locals recommend
Our big local Ski Resort. The charming local village of Ellicottville is a must-see in Fall and Winter months!
Another local Ski resort. The charming local village of Ellicottville is a must-see in Fall and Winter months!
32 locals recommend
Kissing Bridge Snow Sports
10296 State Rd
32 locals recommend
Another local Ski resort. The charming local village of Ellicottville is a must-see in Fall and Winter months!
A fun thing to do in the warm or cold months.
56 locals recommend
Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens
2655 South Park Ave
56 locals recommend
A fun thing to do in the warm or cold months.
If you love architecture, this is definitely a MUST-SEE! I mean, it's a Frank Lloyd Wright! :)
154 locals recommend
Frank Lloyd Wright's Martin House Complex
125 Jewett Pkwy
154 locals recommend
If you love architecture, this is definitely a MUST-SEE! I mean, it's a Frank Lloyd Wright! :)

Entertainment & Activities

Another great park 2 blocks away with playground, green space and a kiddie pool with lifeguards on duty M - F 11am - 7pm. This is also the site of many fun events that happen during the year.
7 locals recommend
Island Park
5577 Main St
7 locals recommend
Another great park 2 blocks away with playground, green space and a kiddie pool with lifeguards on duty M - F 11am - 7pm. This is also the site of many fun events that happen during the year.
New Polar Bear exhibit coming November 2015!
149 locals recommend
The Buffalo Zoo
300 Parkside Ave
149 locals recommend
New Polar Bear exhibit coming November 2015!
Approx. 50 minutes from the Village Flat but a wonderful day activity with your kids! A 60 minute tractor ride through 60 acres of farm land where you get to feed so many unique animals! LOVED IT!
24 locals recommend
Hidden Valley Animal Adventure
2887 Royce Rd
24 locals recommend
Approx. 50 minutes from the Village Flat but a wonderful day activity with your kids! A 60 minute tractor ride through 60 acres of farm land where you get to feed so many unique animals! LOVED IT!
Something fun to do with your kids on a rainy day.
96 locals recommend
Buffalo Museum of Science
1020 Humboldt Pkwy
96 locals recommend
Something fun to do with your kids on a rainy day.
Want the NY Farm experience at its best?!? Then you must go to Becker Farms in the Fall! They have a petting zoo, small animal farm, homemade goodies, a winery, beer garden and farm-to-table dishes.
17 locals recommend
Becker Farms | Vizcarra Vineyards & Becker Brewing Co.
3724 Quaker Rd
17 locals recommend
Want the NY Farm experience at its best?!? Then you must go to Becker Farms in the Fall! They have a petting zoo, small animal farm, homemade goodies, a winery, beer garden and farm-to-table dishes.
Fisher Price Toys are made here! They have a large Fisher Price store here on the campus w/ every Fisher Price toy you can think of! Check out the rest of East Aurora while you're there. It's darling!
8 locals recommend
Fisher-Price Inc
8 locals recommend
Fisher Price Toys are made here! They have a large Fisher Price store here on the campus w/ every Fisher Price toy you can think of! Check out the rest of East Aurora while you're there. It's darling!
Six Flags Amusement park!
101 locals recommend
Six Flags Darien Lake
9993 Alleghany Rd
101 locals recommend
Six Flags Amusement park!
About an hour away, this great family day adventure is worth the ride on a rainy day! The Museum of Play is absolutely amazing!
198 locals recommend
The Strong Museum
1 Manhattan Square Dr
198 locals recommend
About an hour away, this great family day adventure is worth the ride on a rainy day! The Museum of Play is absolutely amazing!
Great little park for kids across the street. During the summer months there is a wading pool with lifeguards on duty M - F 11am - 7pm. There is also a fun sandbox with toys.
Garrison Park
Garrison Road
Great little park for kids across the street. During the summer months there is a wading pool with lifeguards on duty M - F 11am - 7pm. There is also a fun sandbox with toys.
Best local toy store.
Clayton's Toys
5225 Main St
Best local toy store.
Boutique children's store. One-of-a-kind outfits and accessories.
Pumpkins Children's Clothing
5520 Main St
Boutique children's store. One-of-a-kind outfits and accessories.

Food Scene

Because it's Starbucks. :)
Starbucks
5165 Main St
Because it's Starbucks. :)
Our nice local coffee shop...love the almond milk lattes!
16 locals recommend
SPoT Coffee
5330 Main St
16 locals recommend
Our nice local coffee shop...love the almond milk lattes!
Quick, easy and healthy lunch.
10 locals recommend
Panera Bread
765 Elmwood Ave
10 locals recommend
Quick, easy and healthy lunch.
A local favorite for spaghetti, chicken wings and beer. They also have live music May - September on Thursdays and Saturdays. Patio seating available.
12 locals recommend
Sorrentino's Spaghetti House
5640 Main St
12 locals recommend
A local favorite for spaghetti, chicken wings and beer. They also have live music May - September on Thursdays and Saturdays. Patio seating available.
A quaint local favorite with seating along the creek. Try the steak sandwich and bread pudding dessert! yum!
7 locals recommend
Creekview Restaurant
5629 Main St
7 locals recommend
A quaint local favorite with seating along the creek. Try the steak sandwich and bread pudding dessert! yum!
This is one of our personal favorites. It has good food (irish and american cuisine) and a great vibe. Lots of beers on draft and many nights of live music. Nice patio seating available.
13 locals recommend
The Irishman Pub and Eatery
5601 Main St
13 locals recommend
This is one of our personal favorites. It has good food (irish and american cuisine) and a great vibe. Lots of beers on draft and many nights of live music. Nice patio seating available.
Specializes in Oil and Vinegar (stop in the shop to take some home) this is my favorite lunch spot!! Yummy homemade pizzas, salads, sandwiches, the kitchen is open 11-4.
D'Avolio Kitchen
5409 Main St
Specializes in Oil and Vinegar (stop in the shop to take some home) this is my favorite lunch spot!! Yummy homemade pizzas, salads, sandwiches, the kitchen is open 11-4.
A great all-American breakfast place. Endless coffee and BIG omelets. I dare you to try the Dutch Baby!
8 locals recommend
The Original Pancake House
5479 Main St
8 locals recommend
A great all-American breakfast place. Endless coffee and BIG omelets. I dare you to try the Dutch Baby!
Our favorite local breakfast spot. Crepes are delicious!
12 locals recommend
Break'n Eggs Crêperie
5235 Main St
12 locals recommend
Our favorite local breakfast spot. Crepes are delicious!
Oldest restaurant here in Williamsville. English and American cuisine. Cozy place to enjoy a pot pie in the colder months. Patio seating available.
8 locals recommend
Eagle House Restaurant
5578 Main St
8 locals recommend
Oldest restaurant here in Williamsville. English and American cuisine. Cozy place to enjoy a pot pie in the colder months. Patio seating available.
An upscale restaurant with great food. They also have patio seating available. You definitely HAVE to check out the Tony Walker stores next door!
10 locals recommend
Giancarlo’s Sicilian Steakhouse
5110 Main St
10 locals recommend
An upscale restaurant with great food. They also have patio seating available. You definitely HAVE to check out the Tony Walker stores next door!
The locals favorite coffee shop.
119 locals recommend
Tim Hortons
282 Ridgeway Rd
119 locals recommend
The locals favorite coffee shop.
Our favorite local Thai spot. Eat in or take out.
6 locals recommend
Thai Orchid Cafe
416 Evans St
6 locals recommend
Our favorite local Thai spot. Eat in or take out.
Good take-out Mediterranean.
The Pita Place
412 Evans St
Good take-out Mediterranean.
Greek.
Milos Restaurant
5877 Main St
Greek.
Yummy Italian.
34 locals recommend
Trattoria Aroma
307 Bryant St
34 locals recommend
Yummy Italian.
Home of the Chicken Wing. If you like Chicken Wings, then this is where they all started!
100 locals recommend
Anchor Bar
1047 Main St
100 locals recommend
Home of the Chicken Wing. If you like Chicken Wings, then this is where they all started!
The locals favorite spot for Chicken Wings!
78 locals recommend
Duff's Famous Wings
3651 Sheridan Dr
78 locals recommend
The locals favorite spot for Chicken Wings!
Great Steak and Seafood place.
6 locals recommend
Black & Blue Steak and Crab
5493 Sheridan Dr
6 locals recommend
Great Steak and Seafood place.
Yummy Mexican food and fun night vibe.
29 locals recommend
Cantina Loco
191 Allen St
29 locals recommend
Yummy Mexican food and fun night vibe.
Best local BBQ joint!
20 locals recommend
Dinosaur Bar-B-Que
301 Franklin St
20 locals recommend
Best local BBQ joint!
Delicious high-end dining. Must make a reservation.
43 locals recommend
Hutch's
1375 Delaware Ave
43 locals recommend
Delicious high-end dining. Must make a reservation.
Where were went on our first date! :) Known as one of the best restaurants in Buffalo, it's warm, cozy and delicious! Reservations are a must.
69 locals recommend
The Left Bank
511 Rhode Island St
69 locals recommend
Where were went on our first date! :) Known as one of the best restaurants in Buffalo, it's warm, cozy and delicious! Reservations are a must.
Great sushi!
11 locals recommend
Seabar Sushi
11 locals recommend
Great sushi!
Our local sushi spot.
Wasabi Restaurant
100 Plaza Dr
Our local sushi spot.
Another one of our Sushi spots.
Fuji Grill
736 Maple Rd
Another one of our Sushi spots.
My favorite Greek Restaurant in Buffalo!
26 locals recommend
Pano's On Elmwood
1081 Elmwood Ave
26 locals recommend
My favorite Greek Restaurant in Buffalo!
Great organic/vegetarian/vegan restaurant!
14 locals recommend
Merge
439 Delaware Ave
14 locals recommend
Great organic/vegetarian/vegan restaurant!
Trendy Italian with a good bar atmosphere and rooftop patio.
30 locals recommend
Tappo
338 Ellicott St
30 locals recommend
Trendy Italian with a good bar atmosphere and rooftop patio.
Go here before or after a Sabres hockey game!
47 locals recommend
Pearl Street Grill & Brewery
76 Pearl St
47 locals recommend
Go here before or after a Sabres hockey game!
Hot new Southern flare restaurant that all the locals are raving about.
33 locals recommend
Toutant
437 Ellicott St
33 locals recommend
Hot new Southern flare restaurant that all the locals are raving about.
For all you health nuts: Best juice/smoothie bar & they also carry wraps.
12 locals recommend
Squeeze Juicery
770 Elmwood Ave
12 locals recommend
For all you health nuts: Best juice/smoothie bar & they also carry wraps.
Our favorite local pizza place for gourmet pizza.
Rocco’s Wood Fired Pizza
5433 Transit Rd
Our favorite local pizza place for gourmet pizza.
This 125 year old Taven is one of the oldest in the area. Great fish fry!
6 locals recommend
Glen Park Tavern
5507 Main St
6 locals recommend
This 125 year old Taven is one of the oldest in the area. Great fish fry!