Guidebook for West Side of Buffalo
Food Scene
Excellent cuisine from around the world available for take out and delivery on the apps.
29 locals recommend
West Side Bazaar
1432 Grant StExcellent cuisine from around the world available for take out and delivery on the apps.
Mister Pizza Elmwood
1065 Elmwood AveMy go to delivery option for pizza and wings Buffalo style.
One of Buffalo's best chefs in a casual setting, know for amazing sharable plates.
34 locals recommend
Roost
1502 Niagara StOne of Buffalo's best chefs in a casual setting, know for amazing sharable plates.
Excellent brewery with traditional Buffalo favorites like wings and beef on weck.
14 locals recommend
Gene McCarthy's
73 Hamburg StExcellent brewery with traditional Buffalo favorites like wings and beef on weck.
Drinks & Nightlife
Very eclectic bohemian urban hang out with great food, music, and ambiance.
27 locals recommend
The Gypsy Parlor
376 Grant StVery eclectic bohemian urban hang out with great food, music, and ambiance.
Great beers and sandwiches in a relaxed tavern atmosphere. Plenty of room to watch a game on the large screen TVs in this renovated rustic industrial designed space.
Free Street Tavern
1469 Niagara StreetGreat beers and sandwiches in a relaxed tavern atmosphere. Plenty of room to watch a game on the large screen TVs in this renovated rustic industrial designed space.
Beautifully restored 19th century building houses this hot new bar/kitchen. They specialize in Mojitos but have a nicely curated cocktail, beer, and wine list. The simple menu offers updated takes on the traditional empanada.
Mint Mojito Bar
1225 Niagara StreetBeautifully restored 19th century building houses this hot new bar/kitchen. They specialize in Mojitos but have a nicely curated cocktail, beer, and wine list. The simple menu offers updated takes on the traditional empanada.
Essentials
Coop grocery store specializing in organic produce and groceries. Very good hot bar and convenience food for on-the-go meals. Soup, salad, sandwiches, sushi, coffee, hot chocolate. etc. Good for craft beer selection.
89 locals recommend
Lexington Cooperative Market
807 Elmwood AveCoop grocery store specializing in organic produce and groceries. Very good hot bar and convenience food for on-the-go meals. Soup, salad, sandwiches, sushi, coffee, hot chocolate. etc. Good for craft beer selection.
7-Eleven
782 Elmwood AveQuick shopping right around the corner.
Parks & Nature
Take in the beautiful waterfront from this hidden gem close to the apartment.
8 locals recommend
Unity Island Park
Take in the beautiful waterfront from this hidden gem close to the apartment.
Arts & Culture
Kleinhans Music Hall
3 Symphony CirHome of the BPO for fans of classical music.
Hallwalls at The Church - world renowned art gallery.
7 locals recommend
Hallwalls Contemporary Art Center
341 Delaware AveHallwalls at The Church - world renowned art gallery.
Kavinoky Theatre
320 Porter AveExcellent Theatre at D'Youville College
Sightseeing
An Art Deco architectural masterpiece on Buffalo's east side. A stunning reminder of Buffalo's greatness in the first half of the 20th Century.
10 locals recommend
Buffalo Central Terminal
495 Paderewski DrAn Art Deco architectural masterpiece on Buffalo's east side. A stunning reminder of Buffalo's greatness in the first half of the 20th Century.
Entertainment & Activities
SHARK GIRL!!!!! Be a part of Buffalo's resurrection as a major city and destination at the iconic Canalside! Many restaurants including Liberty Hound, Panorama on 7, and Pizza Plant plus many activities for families including water bike and kayak rentals, boat tours, Naval Museum, and many more...
282 locals recommend
Canalside
LLoyd StreetSHARK GIRL!!!!! Be a part of Buffalo's resurrection as a major city and destination at the iconic Canalside! Many restaurants including Liberty Hound, Panorama on 7, and Pizza Plant plus many activities for families including water bike and kayak rentals, boat tours, Naval Museum, and many more...
Sports fans must check out River Works, a brewery/concert venue, hockey and roller derby rink, sports bar all in one place. Sunday brunch is excellent on the huge waterfront patio.
93 locals recommend
Buffalo RiverWorks
359 Ganson StSports fans must check out River Works, a brewery/concert venue, hockey and roller derby rink, sports bar all in one place. Sunday brunch is excellent on the huge waterfront patio.
Head around the corner for gaming and cafe - 205 Grant St. Great for groups to have some fun together on a rainy day or evening out.
Gather & Game
205 Grant StHead around the corner for gaming and cafe - 205 Grant St. Great for groups to have some fun together on a rainy day or evening out.