There’s a Little Bit of Everything
Downtown Buffalo has undergone a radical transformation in recent years. On the north end, the vicinity of Ellicott and Huron Streets has seen the development of a host of new restaurants, bars and breweries. On the south end, new hotels, eateries, shops and family-friendly attractions are popping up along Buffalo’s waterfront at Canalside. Chippewa Street is downtown’s entertainment and nightlife district with dining options running from haute cuisine to hot dogs. Nearby you’ll find Shea’s Performing Arts Center with its iconic Buffalo blade sign towering over the city’s Theater District. All this activity is set against the backdrop of downtown’s numerous historical landmarks and architectural wonders — including the Art Deco grandeur of City Hall overlooking the McKinley Monument and the beautiful gardens of Niagara Square.
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
Lucky Day Whiskey Bars

Located in the Historic Ancient Landmarks Masonic Lodge, this expansive bar and eatery features a Library wall of 500+ Whiskeys.
Patrick’s Rooftop

With handcrafted cocktails and a view from the highest rooftop in the city, it’s the bar that everyone’s raving about.
Fattey Beer

Dog friendly AND people friendly, Fattey Beer Co serves up a vast selection of craft drinks, snacks, a revered chicken sandwich, and inviting urban ambiance at Roosevelt Plaza.
Shop
Oxford Pennant

Selling wool pennants, flags, apparel and banners, Oxford Pennant is a chic and cheeky Buffalo-born business.
The BFLO Store

Eye catching apparel, tasteful novelties and all things Buffalo, all the time.
New Era Flagship Store

The official home of the iconic cap. This flagship store features a modern display of undeniably stylish headwear.
Savor
Hearth + Press

A 1000-degree Stone Hearth oven, imported ingredients, and a dough recipe passed down from the Old World are what make this authentic Mediterranean restaurant and bar a must see stop.
The Flaming Fish

Serving delicious seafood favorites and other enticing entrées that are seasoned to perfection. Treat yourself to flavorful fried haddock, battered fried shrimp, and a notable array of tacos and sandwiches.
Marble & Rye

This bistro has earned a reputation for one of Buffalo’s best hamburgers since opening in summer 2015.

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Undergrounds Coffee House and Roastery – Seneca One
Seneca One Tower
Buffalo, NY 14203
(716) 848-0496


Sunshine + Bluebirds – Orchard Park
4125 North Buffalo Road
Orchard Park, NY 14127
(716) 508-2007





Fresh Catch Poke Co. in the Aloft on Pearl Building
305 Franklin Street
Buffalo, NY 14202
(716) 697-7653






Bittersweet Piano Lounge at Hotel @ The Lafayette
391 Washington Street
Buffalo, NY 14203
(716) 331-3654








































Buffalo Cigars – Orchard Park
2911 Southwestern Boulevard
Orchard Park, NY 14127
(716) 674-7833










Residence Inn by Marriott Buffalo Downtown
620 Delaware Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14202
(716) 247-5252

















































Pizza Plant Italian Pub – Canalside
125 Main Street, Ste 110
Buffalo, NY 14203
(716) 626-5566














Lexus Club (at KeyBank Center)
One Seymour H. Knox III Plaza
Buffalo, NY 14203
(716) 855-4155













Courtyard by Marriott Buffalo Downtown/Canalside
One Canalside
Buffalo, NY 14203
(716) 840-9566







Budget Car and Truck Rental of Buffalo (Downtown)
1477 Main Street
Buffalo, NY 14209
(716) 882-7045






















Ice Skating at Rotary Rink at Fountain Plaza
20 Fountain Plaza
Buffalo, NY 14202
(716) 856-3150








Buffalo & Erie County Naval & Military Park ‘Gift Shop’
1 Naval Park Cove
Buffalo, NY 14202
(716) 847-1773









Gift Shop @ Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural Site
641 Delaware Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14202
(716) 884-0095

























Wellness Institute of Greater Buffalo
65 Niagara Square, Room 607
Buffalo, NY 14202
(716) 851-4052



















Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority (NFTA)
181 Ellicott Street
Buffalo, NY 14203
(716) 855-7672
















Erie Community College – Burt Flickinger Center
21 Oak Street
Buffalo, NY 14203
(716) 851-1220































Salsarita’s Fresh Mexican Grill – Buffalo
110 West Chippewa Street
Buffalo, NY 14202
(716) 845-5237










Maureen’s Buffalo Wholesale Flower Market
441 Ellicott Street
Buffalo, NY 14203
(716) 852-4600



Irish Classical Theatre Company at Andrews Theatre
625 Main Street
Buffalo, NY 14203
(716) 853-4282




















Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park
One Naval Park Cove
Buffalo, NY 14202
(716) 847-1773










Bloom Floristry and Special Event Planning
828 East Ferry Street
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 887-3863


























Historic Buffalo River Tours – Industrial Heritage Committee
79 Marine Drive
Buffalo, NY 14202
(716) 856-6696




Explore & More – The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Children’s Museum
130 Main Street
Buffalo, NY 14202
(716) 655-5131







The Benjamin and Dr. Edgar R. Cofeld Judaic Museum
805 Delaware Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14209
(716) 836-6565


Buffalo Transportation Pierce-Arrow Museum
263 Michigan Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14203
(716) 853-0084





















