Grant Street International Flair

Culture Within Reach

Walk a few blocks of Grant Street on your next visit to Buffalo and you’ll get a perspective on how immigrants and refugees can infuse a city with new flavors, customs and vitality. In recent years, this historically Italian neighborhood has been transformed by an influx of newcomers from around the world. Must see stops along Grant include Guercio & Sons grocery, Freddy J’s BBQ, West Side Stories Books and Rust Belt Books.

At a Glance

A walk through one of Buffalo’s many neighborhoods can be stimulating, entertaining and a chance to see how the locals live. For most travelers, shopping is near the top of the list of things to do while away from home, and everyone is always looking for the next spot to relax and re-energize after getting in some serious steps. With that in mind, here are some suggestions about where to sip, shop and savor while in the BUF.

Sip

The Gypsy Parlor

Salsa lessons, poetry slams and open mic nights are all staples of this bar featuring a kitchen that’s open until midnight.

Black Dots

Where you’ll happen upon Indie, Rock & Pop, Jazz, Metal, Punk and Hardcore finds by day, and tasty brews by night.

West Side Stories Used Books

Enjoy a warm cup of coffee at this family-owned neighborhood used book shop, with over 15,000 titles from all genres.

Shop

Paloma Exchange

An ever-changing selection of trendy clothing, shoes, accessories, and bold vintage looks. 

Rust Belt Books

Browse your favorite reads at a fraction of the price at this used bookstore that opened on Grant in 2015. 

Gather and Game

Featuring one of Western New York’s largest collections of board, card, and role-playing games all within a cozy space to shop – and play.

Savor

Freddy J’s BBQ

Delicious barbecue and soul food from the big personality and charismatic soul of Chef Ford Daniels. 

La Nova

La Nova pizza

A legacy Buffalo-style pizzeria, one of the most delicious aspects of La Nova is the ability to customize your crust for free with sesame seeds, onion, garlic, Cajun spice, or Parmigiano-Reggiano.

Pho Dollar

Huge, steaming bowls of delicious Vietnamese soup at an affordable price.

3 Brothers Catering

418 West Ferry Street
Buffalo, NY 14213

(716) 597-8129

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Autark Brew House

420 Auburn
Buffalo, NY 14213

(716) 800-1295

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Blue House Collective

212 Grant Street
Buffalo, NY 14213

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Buffalo Harmony House

70 Wadsworth Street
Buffalo, NY 14201

(716) 886-1779

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Buffalo State Houston Gym

801 Grant Street
Buffalo, NY 14222

(716) 878-6698

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Freddy J’s BBQ

195 Grant Street
Buffalo, NY 14213

(716) 983-8647

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Gather and Game

205 Grant Street
Buffalo, NY 14213

(716) 342-2823

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Global Villages

242 Grant Street
Buffalo, NY 14213

887-3889

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Guercio & Sons

250 Grant Street
Buffalo, NY 14213

(716) 882-7935

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Healing Grounds Cafe

220 Grant Street
Buffalo, NY 14213

(716) 427-4999

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La Nova Pizzeria – Buffalo

371 West Ferry Street
Buffalo, NY 14213

(716) 881-3303

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Pho Dollar Restaurant & Bar

322 West Ferry Street
Buffalo, NY 14213

(716) 768-0049

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