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Food scene
BreadHive is a great spot to grab breakfast or lunch. They make delicious bagels and bread and have lots of yummy treats, especially on the weekends. You can get their sandwiches on bread or on bagels. And they make fresh sourdough pretzels. Lots of vegan options too.
37 locals recommend
BreadHive Bakery & Cafe
402 Connecticut StBreadHive is a great spot to grab breakfast or lunch. They make delicious bagels and bread and have lots of yummy treats, especially on the weekends. You can get their sandwiches on bread or on bagels. And they make fresh sourdough pretzels. Lots of vegan options too.
Just three blocks up, this is a popular burger joint and bar with excellent fries and milkshakes. Vegan options too and family-friendly.
13 locals recommend
Mister Sizzle's
346 Connecticut StreetJust three blocks up, this is a popular burger joint and bar with excellent fries and milkshakes. Vegan options too and family-friendly.
Yummy bakery in the Five Points Neighborhood. Well known for their coffee and cinnamon rolls. They have nice outdoor seating and sometimes have music outside in the warmer months.
71 locals recommend
Five Points Bakery
44 Brayton StYummy bakery in the Five Points Neighborhood. Well known for their coffee and cinnamon rolls. They have nice outdoor seating and sometimes have music outside in the warmer months.
Excellent wine shop in the Five Points Neighborhood that focuses on biodynamic and organic varieties, with a price point for everyone. About a 3.5 block walk from our unit.
15 locals recommend
Paradise Wine
435 Rhode Island StExcellent wine shop in the Five Points Neighborhood that focuses on biodynamic and organic varieties, with a price point for everyone. About a 3.5 block walk from our unit.
Another short walk away and in Five Points, Butter Block is a popular French inspired bakery and patisserie. They tend to sell out of things early, so you may want to keep that in mind if you plan to stop by.
16 locals recommend
Butter Block
426 Rhode Island StAnother short walk away and in Five Points, Butter Block is a popular French inspired bakery and patisserie. They tend to sell out of things early, so you may want to keep that in mind if you plan to stop by.
Duende is a bar, restaurant, and event space at Silo City in the historic grain elevator district. It is very cool and a unique place to check out for sure.
7 locals recommend
duende at silo city
85 Silo City RowDuende is a bar, restaurant, and event space at Silo City in the historic grain elevator district. It is very cool and a unique place to check out for sure.
Amy's Place is a Buffalo staple and has been for decades. It is a beloved brunch destination and their menu is a mix of classic diner and Middle Eastern dishes.
31 locals recommend
Amy's Place
3234 Main StAmy's Place is a Buffalo staple and has been for decades. It is a beloved brunch destination and their menu is a mix of classic diner and Middle Eastern dishes.
This is a staple in the Buffalo community. Need to stock up on some groceries for your stay? Here's your spot. They also have a huge selection of craft and local beer.
89 locals recommend
Lexington Cooperative Market
807 Elmwood AveThis is a staple in the Buffalo community. Need to stock up on some groceries for your stay? Here's your spot. They also have a huge selection of craft and local beer.
Remedy House is a very popular cafe, bar and coffee house with nice outdoor seating and big windows.
53 locals recommend
Remedy House
429 Rhode Island StRemedy House is a very popular cafe, bar and coffee house with nice outdoor seating and big windows.
WestSide Tilth is an urban farm that's just a few blocks from our Airbnb. In the growing season, they have a really fun farmer's market selling their own produce and flowers, as well as other local producers. WestSide Tilth also makes incredible artisan brick oven pizzas that you can take to go, or eat at the market. The market is open every Saturday 10am-3pm, from June through October.
WestSide Tilth Farm
246 Normal AvenueWestSide Tilth is an urban farm that's just a few blocks from our Airbnb. In the growing season, they have a really fun farmer's market selling their own produce and flowers, as well as other local producers. WestSide Tilth also makes incredible artisan brick oven pizzas that you can take to go, or eat at the market. The market is open every Saturday 10am-3pm, from June through October.
If you're in Buffalo during the colder months and into local food, definitely check out the Chandler Street Winter Market. They're open every Saturday 9am to 2pm, from November through April. Sometimes they're open in the summer as well, so it may be worth a call to see if it's going.
"Located between Elmwood Ave. and Military St., Chandler Street Market is part of the Chandler Street developments that have grown over recent years. The market utilizes the large parking lot of Kitchens on Chandler (27 & 37 Chandler St.), which houses a collective of over 10 local food producers who retail out of their newly designed commercial kitchen spaces."
Chandler St, Buffalo, NY 14207, USA
If you're in Buffalo during the colder months and into local food, definitely check out the Chandler Street Winter Market. They're open every Saturday 9am to 2pm, from November through April. Sometimes they're open in the summer as well, so it may be worth a call to see if it's going.
"Located between Elmwood Ave. and Military St., Chandler Street Market is part of the Chandler Street developments that have grown over recent years. The market utilizes the large parking lot of Kitchens on Chandler (27 & 37 Chandler St.), which houses a collective of over 10 local food producers who retail out of their newly designed commercial kitchen spaces."
Strong Hearts is a beloved vegan restaurant from Syracuse, NY that recently opened a second location in Buffalo! They specialize in vegan takes on classic American and Buffalo-style comfort food and are a favorite of vegans and non-vegans alike. They also have a huge milkshake menu. Like really huge. And a case full of cupcakes...
Strong Hearts Buffalo
Strong Hearts is a beloved vegan restaurant from Syracuse, NY that recently opened a second location in Buffalo! They specialize in vegan takes on classic American and Buffalo-style comfort food and are a favorite of vegans and non-vegans alike. They also have a huge milkshake menu. Like really huge. And a case full of cupcakes...
This is a delicious Burmese and Thai restaurant that has classics from both cuisines, as well as some fusion dishes. They have an extensive black rice menu that has black rice sushi rolls that are delicious, including vegan/vegetarian options. For dessert, the Mango Sticky Black Rice is delicious and so is the Steamed Banana Leaves.
22 locals recommend
Sun Cuisines
1989 Niagara StThis is a delicious Burmese and Thai restaurant that has classics from both cuisines, as well as some fusion dishes. They have an extensive black rice menu that has black rice sushi rolls that are delicious, including vegan/vegetarian options. For dessert, the Mango Sticky Black Rice is delicious and so is the Steamed Banana Leaves.
Lloyd's is a really popular restaurant and bar serving Mexican-inspired tacos and burritos and they prioritize local ingredients. Even though there is a bar here, it's definitely a family-friendly restaurant. They have a big outdoor seating section and Churn Soft Serve is right next door.
45 locals recommend
lloyd Taco Factory
1503 Hertel AveLloyd's is a really popular restaurant and bar serving Mexican-inspired tacos and burritos and they prioritize local ingredients. Even though there is a bar here, it's definitely a family-friendly restaurant. They have a big outdoor seating section and Churn Soft Serve is right next door.
Churn makes fresh, small batch soft serve with quality ingredients. They have great toppings and some outrageous sundae choices. There's also a coconut based non-dairy/vegan option. They're right next to Lloyd's Taco Factory and are great for dessert!
Churn Soft Serve & Coffee
1501 Hertel AveChurn makes fresh, small batch soft serve with quality ingredients. They have great toppings and some outrageous sundae choices. There's also a coconut based non-dairy/vegan option. They're right next to Lloyd's Taco Factory and are great for dessert!
Las Puertas is located a couple of blocks over, in the 5 Points neighborhood. It's a beautiful dining experience with a rotating menu featuring local ingredients when possible. It's necessary to book in advance and list any allergies. Check out their website for details: laspuertasbufflo(dot)com
14 locals recommend
Las Puertas Buffalo
385 Rhode Island StLas Puertas is located a couple of blocks over, in the 5 Points neighborhood. It's a beautiful dining experience with a rotating menu featuring local ingredients when possible. It's necessary to book in advance and list any allergies. Check out their website for details: laspuertasbufflo(dot)com
The Left Bank is very close and has been a staple of the Buffalo fine dining scene for decades.
69 locals recommend
The Left Bank
511 Rhode Island StThe Left Bank is very close and has been a staple of the Buffalo fine dining scene for decades.
Resurgence is one of the most popular new brewery/restaurants in the area and has a big, new location over in Buffalo's historic First Ward, near the Buffalo River.
64 locals recommend
Resurgence Brewing Company
55 Chicago StreetResurgence is one of the most popular new brewery/restaurants in the area and has a big, new location over in Buffalo's historic First Ward, near the Buffalo River.
Betty's is a really cute restaurant that is a great spot for outdoor brunch. I think the best way to describe it is an urban take on home cooked meals. It can get crowded, especially for brunch, so you may want to plan ahead.
76 locals recommend
Betty's
370 Virginia StBetty's is a really cute restaurant that is a great spot for outdoor brunch. I think the best way to describe it is an urban take on home cooked meals. It can get crowded, especially for brunch, so you may want to plan ahead.
Sightseeing
This is a fun spot on the Buffalo River in an old industrial setting that's been repurposed into an entertainment complex, restaurant, and brewery. Surrounded by old grain elevators, they have a number of activities including indoor and outdoor ropes courses, axe throwing, a new Ferris wheel, and an ice rink in the winter. In warmer months, this is where you can catch a roller derby bout with Buffalo's team, the Queen City Roller Girls.
93 locals recommend
Buffalo RiverWorks
359 Ganson StThis is a fun spot on the Buffalo River in an old industrial setting that's been repurposed into an entertainment complex, restaurant, and brewery. Surrounded by old grain elevators, they have a number of activities including indoor and outdoor ropes courses, axe throwing, a new Ferris wheel, and an ice rink in the winter. In warmer months, this is where you can catch a roller derby bout with Buffalo's team, the Queen City Roller Girls.
Silo City is a little hard to describe. Located in the heart of Buffalo's historic grain elevator district, it's an ecological experiment in regeneration and art. They have been working to remediate and rewild the grounds while preserving the industrial remains of Buffalo's past. Silo City is an important venue in the Buffalo arts scene and has a number of events throughout the year, from outdoor avant garde theater to live music in old grain elevators. This place is incredibly photogenic, and during the summer, you will see people wandering around the grounds exploring with their cameras. During the off season, the only open part of the property is the restaurant and bar, Duende, which is definitely worth checking out.
15 locals recommend
Silo City
85 Silo City RowSilo City is a little hard to describe. Located in the heart of Buffalo's historic grain elevator district, it's an ecological experiment in regeneration and art. They have been working to remediate and rewild the grounds while preserving the industrial remains of Buffalo's past. Silo City is an important venue in the Buffalo arts scene and has a number of events throughout the year, from outdoor avant garde theater to live music in old grain elevators. This place is incredibly photogenic, and during the summer, you will see people wandering around the grounds exploring with their cameras. During the off season, the only open part of the property is the restaurant and bar, Duende, which is definitely worth checking out.
Did you know that Buffalo is the site of one of the four U.S. presidential assassinations? President McKinley was shot here during the Pan American Exposition of 1901. This National Park is where Roosevelt was inaugurated after the fact.
32 locals recommend
Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site
641 Delaware AveDid you know that Buffalo is the site of one of the four U.S. presidential assassinations? President McKinley was shot here during the Pan American Exposition of 1901. This National Park is where Roosevelt was inaugurated after the fact.
For you history buffs, this is the actual site of the McKinley assassination. This entire neighborhood was part of the location of the Pan American Expo of 1901. In the middle of the median, roughly across from 35 Fordham Drive, you'll find this stone history marker.
Site of William McKinley's Assasination
17 Fordham DriveFor you history buffs, this is the actual site of the McKinley assassination. This entire neighborhood was part of the location of the Pan American Expo of 1901. In the middle of the median, roughly across from 35 Fordham Drive, you'll find this stone history marker.
Lately, you can't visit Buffalo without getting on the water. If you need to rent a Kayak, Elevator Alley is a great option. They're right down near the grain elevators, which is a favorite spot to get on the water and paddle around the remains of Buffalo's industrial past. You will likely see some wildlife - mostly various birds and deer. The water is not super clean - this is more of an industrial site-seeing paddle.
9 locals recommend
Elevator Alley Kayak
65 Vandalia StLately, you can't visit Buffalo without getting on the water. If you need to rent a Kayak, Elevator Alley is a great option. They're right down near the grain elevators, which is a favorite spot to get on the water and paddle around the remains of Buffalo's industrial past. You will likely see some wildlife - mostly various birds and deer. The water is not super clean - this is more of an industrial site-seeing paddle.
This is a nice spot for some hiking, bird watching or a nice paddle.
6 locals recommend
Buckhorn Island State Park
East River RoadThis is a nice spot for some hiking, bird watching or a nice paddle.
Beaver Island State Park has paddling, a beach for swimming in warmer months, a sledding hill in winter, and other park amenities. This is a big spot for birding in the winter. There have been as many as 19 species of gull and 40 waterfowl observable. We have a resident pair of nesting Bald Eagles on a nearby island that local birders keep an eye on.
Beaver Island
Beaver Island State Park has paddling, a beach for swimming in warmer months, a sledding hill in winter, and other park amenities. This is a big spot for birding in the winter. There have been as many as 19 species of gull and 40 waterfowl observable. We have a resident pair of nesting Bald Eagles on a nearby island that local birders keep an eye on.
Buffalo City Hall - Built in 1931, this classic Art Deco building is one of the largest city halls in the country. It has an observatory on the top floor which you can visit that overlooks the city and lake.
60 locals recommend
City Hall Buffalo City
65 Niagara SquareBuffalo City Hall - Built in 1931, this classic Art Deco building is one of the largest city halls in the country. It has an observatory on the top floor which you can visit that overlooks the city and lake.
AKG is a world class modern art museum with a number of exhibits. They just reopened after a major expansion and renovation.
245 locals recommend
Albright-Knox Art Gallery
1285 Elmwood AveAKG is a world class modern art museum with a number of exhibits. They just reopened after a major expansion and renovation.
Canalside is full of fun things for visitors. It's become a very popular destination. Here you'll find Explore and More Children's Museum, The Ice at Canalside (ice skating, curling, ice bikes, and ice bumper cars in winter and paddle boats and rollerskating in summer), a Naval Park, the terminus of the Erie Canal, boat rentals, and a new carousel, and more.
282 locals recommend
Canalside
LLoyd StreetCanalside is full of fun things for visitors. It's become a very popular destination. Here you'll find Explore and More Children's Museum, The Ice at Canalside (ice skating, curling, ice bikes, and ice bumper cars in winter and paddle boats and rollerskating in summer), a Naval Park, the terminus of the Erie Canal, boat rentals, and a new carousel, and more.
Planning to catch a movie while you're in town? This theatre is a great choice for blockbuster movies. They are right in the heart of Buffalo's theatre district and across the street from Shea's Performing Arts Center, which is beautiful to see - especially at night, with the marquee lit up. There is a paid parking lot in back, but entering from Main Street is more fun and there is usually on street parking.
6 locals recommend
AMC Market Arcade 8
639 Main StPlanning to catch a movie while you're in town? This theatre is a great choice for blockbuster movies. They are right in the heart of Buffalo's theatre district and across the street from Shea's Performing Arts Center, which is beautiful to see - especially at night, with the marquee lit up. There is a paid parking lot in back, but entering from Main Street is more fun and there is usually on street parking.
This is a beautiful century-old movie theatre on Hertel Ave. They show mainly independent movies and art films.
23 locals recommend
North Park Theatre
1428 Hertel AveThis is a beautiful century-old movie theatre on Hertel Ave. They show mainly independent movies and art films.
Located in Canalside, this is a super fun children's museum that has four floors of hands-on, interactive exhibits and activities for kids. There's also a cafe on the ground floor.
30 locals recommend
Explore & More - The Ralph C. Wilson, JR. Children's Museum
130 Main StLocated in Canalside, this is a super fun children's museum that has four floors of hands-on, interactive exhibits and activities for kids. There's also a cafe on the ground floor.
This is a fun spot to explore with the kids. They have a lot of hands on exhibits, a theater, and usually a traveling exhibit.
96 locals recommend
Buffalo Museum of Science
1020 Humboldt PkwyThis is a fun spot to explore with the kids. They have a lot of hands on exhibits, a theater, and usually a traveling exhibit.
They have rotating as well as permanent exhibits on Buffalo history and beyond. They also host various events and the grounds are nice for walking. There is a Japanese garden in the back.
75 locals recommend
The Buffalo History Museum
1 Museum CtThey have rotating as well as permanent exhibits on Buffalo history and beyond. They also host various events and the grounds are nice for walking. There is a Japanese garden in the back.
Neighborhoods
Hertel is in North Buffalo and has a number of local restaurants and shops. You could easily walk around and find somewhere to grab a bite.
25 locals recommend
Hertel Avenue
Hertel AvenueHertel is in North Buffalo and has a number of local restaurants and shops. You could easily walk around and find somewhere to grab a bite.
Allentown is a funky neighborhood with a lot of walking traffic. There are a number of bars and restaurants, and it has a very busy nightlife. Parking is unpredictable, but mostly available.
41 locals recommend
Allentown
Allentown is a funky neighborhood with a lot of walking traffic. There are a number of bars and restaurants, and it has a very busy nightlife. Parking is unpredictable, but mostly available.
Elmwood Village is a longstanding and popular community and business district. There are a lot of shops and restaurants and many people walking around on nice days.
92 locals recommend
Elmwood Village
893 Elmwood AveElmwood Village is a longstanding and popular community and business district. There are a lot of shops and restaurants and many people walking around on nice days.