Buffalo’s Restaurants

The Best Restaurants in Western NY

While Buffalo’s culinary reputation rests largely on the spread of our wings around the world and the now common use of “Buffalo-style” to indicate a spicy experience ahead, the city is in fact a melting pot of diverse dishes, cuisines, and dining experiences. Old school restaurateurs who have been perfecting their menus for decades are being joined by a new generation of chefs (many of them former Buffalonians returning to their resurgent hometown) who are opening innovative restaurants that are re-defining dining in the city.

A variety of flavors

Alongside these re-pats are immigrants and refugees who are bringing a taste of places like Myanmar, Ethiopia, Cambodia and Iraq to the streets of Buffalo. If that’s not enough variety, the city has dozens of food trucks rolling around that serve everything from poutine to pierogi. Sure, come for the wings, but stay to sample one of the most dynamic food cities in the United States.

49 Coffee House and Eatery

49 East Main Street
Springville, NY 14141

(716) 794-3098

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5 Leaf Clover

248 W. Main Street
Springville, NY 14141

(716) 592-0799

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57 Ninety Restaurant

5790 Transit Road
Depew, NY 14043

(716) 685-0005

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773 North

2749 Grand Island Boulevard
Grand Island, NY 14072

(716) 773-6678

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800 Maple Restaurant

800 Maple Road
Williamsville, NY 14221

(716) 688-5800

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99 Brick Oven Bar & Grille

99 Aurora Street
Lancaster, NY 14086

(716) 393-3847

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99 Fastfood Vietnamese Restaurant

3398 Bailey Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14215

(716) 836-6058

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A’mano Fresh Pasta Kitchen

5429 Main Street
Williamsville, NY 14221

(716) 256-5861

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Acropolis OPA

5429 Main Street
Williamsville, NY 14221

(716) 276-3074

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Adam’s Rib

4517 Main Street
Snyder, NY 14226

(716) 839-3846

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Adelaide’s at the Asa Ransom House

10529 Main Street
Clarence, NY 14031

(716) 759-2315

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Adolf’s Old First Ward Tavern

555 South Park Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14204

(716) 248-2968

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Amanda Amico is the manager of the Swan Street Diner,
700 Swan St., Buffalo, in the city’s Larkin Square neighborhood

  1. Sophia’s

    Sophia’s always has that homey feeling when you walk in the door. That is if you can walk in the door! They tend to always be packed. It’s hard for me to get anything off the menu, but the giambotta. It’s a huge scramble of Italian sausage, peppers, onions, potatoes and eggs. I always get the homemade bread and it’s delicious!

    749 Military Rd., Buffalo
    716-447-9661

  2. The Howling Rooster

    The food is always fresh and tasty, and the staff is always attentive and quick. Your coffee won’t go unfilled. I like their spins on some standards. Like “The Chill” breakfast sandwich with ham, spinach, smoked gouda on sprouted grain toast. My wife is a big fan of the potato pancakes.

    529 Englewood Ave., Buffalo
    thehowlingrooster.com

  3. Savory’s

    Savory’s is a little bit of a hike, and I don’t get out there often, but it’s great! The food is fresh and there are always different specials to choose from. The skillet scrambles have fun mixes of ingredients and their omelettes are done right.

    5564 Camp Rd., Hamburg
    savoryshamburg.com

  4. Breadhive

    Breadhive is the kind of spot I love. Their bagels are literally the best bagels ever. It’s counter service and the vibe is perfect. You have to get “The Courtney” which consists of scrambled eggs, pastrami, swiss, greens and whole grain mustard on one of their bagels, or pretzel if you prefer. It’s to die for.

    402 Connecticut St., Buffalo
    breadhive.com

  5. Five Points Bakery

    This toast café and bakery is perfect for a light bite and a casual hang out. Their toast menu is just perfect for that. From the Vollkornbrot – sauerkraut and raclette, to the Apple Cider – with triple cream brie. A cinnamon roll is a MUST! It’s the best cinnamon roll I have ever had. And make sure to grab some bread to go.

    44 Brayton St., Buffalo
    fivepointsbakery.com