Guidebook for Buffalo
Food Scene
The owners are two lovely sisters, and the local food offerings include vegan, raw, vegetarian and gluten free (plus something for the carnivores too).
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Merge
439 Delaware AveThe owners are two lovely sisters, and the local food offerings include vegan, raw, vegetarian and gluten free (plus something for the carnivores too).
Great place to meet up, grab a tasty coffee drink, and only four blocks from Prospect House!
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SPoT Coffee
765 Elmwood AveGreat place to meet up, grab a tasty coffee drink, and only four blocks from Prospect House!
Great food, cheap. Very popular so you might want to try to sit at the bar if it's crowded and you don't have a reservation. Great margaritas.
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Cantina Loco
191 Allen StGreat food, cheap. Very popular so you might want to try to sit at the bar if it's crowded and you don't have a reservation. Great margaritas.
Go-to greasy spoon for...everyone! Gets absolutely packed on weekends but worth the wait. Try the lentilberry wrap, or substitute seitan in one of the crew specials on the back of the menu.
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Amy's Place
3234 Main StGo-to greasy spoon for...everyone! Gets absolutely packed on weekends but worth the wait. Try the lentilberry wrap, or substitute seitan in one of the crew specials on the back of the menu.
Really good and straightforward Italian fare- not Italian American, but like something you'd eat IN Italy. Two really nice guys own this adorable space, but gets crowded on show nights. Call ahead!
Prospero Restaurant and Catering
350 Pennsylvania StReally good and straightforward Italian fare- not Italian American, but like something you'd eat IN Italy. Two really nice guys own this adorable space, but gets crowded on show nights. Call ahead!
Also a very cool bar that looks upscale but feels comfortable. French fusion food, friendly owners, historic block of Main Street.
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Coco
888 Main StAlso a very cool bar that looks upscale but feels comfortable. French fusion food, friendly owners, historic block of Main Street.
Light-filled cafe in the heart of Allentown, with soups and hummus and sandwiches so good you'll cry. You can also just grab coffee drinks. Not open very late, unfortunately. Nice people work here. :)
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Cafe 59
62 Allen StLight-filled cafe in the heart of Allentown, with soups and hummus and sandwiches so good you'll cry. You can also just grab coffee drinks. Not open very late, unfortunately. Nice people work here. :)
Very local-centric, tiny cafe with AWESOME back patio. Definitely attempt to get reservations. Scallops to die for, inventive pasta and other takes on Italian dishes. Cozy and welcoming.
La Tee Da
206 Allen StVery local-centric, tiny cafe with AWESOME back patio. Definitely attempt to get reservations. Scallops to die for, inventive pasta and other takes on Italian dishes. Cozy and welcoming.
Drinks & Nightlife
Decent selection of local/national beers, owner Mike's American trivia is very entertaining, and the place is plastered with history. Oh, did I mention the building's historic too?
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Founding Fathers Pub
75 Edward StDecent selection of local/national beers, owner Mike's American trivia is very entertaining, and the place is plastered with history. Oh, did I mention the building's historic too?
Awesome gorgeous space with original woodwork, two rows of beer on draught, very cool owners, and FREE TATER TOTS ON FRIDAYS!
Century Grill
318 Pearl StAwesome gorgeous space with original woodwork, two rows of beer on draught, very cool owners, and FREE TATER TOTS ON FRIDAYS!
They have EXCELLENT bruschetta, fresh-cut fries, panini, and more. Great local/regional beer selection. Owner Mark Goldman is a local celebrity who helps save places and promote heritage tourism.
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Allen St Hardware Cafe
245 Allen StThey have EXCELLENT bruschetta, fresh-cut fries, panini, and more. Great local/regional beer selection. Owner Mark Goldman is a local celebrity who helps save places and promote heritage tourism.
Recently renovated, plays host to lots of electronic music and DJs these days- great dance parties. I've heard the menu is good, but very meat-oriented (welcome to Buffalo). Decent beer selection.
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Duke's Bohemian Grove Bar
256 Allen StRecently renovated, plays host to lots of electronic music and DJs these days- great dance parties. I've heard the menu is good, but very meat-oriented (welcome to Buffalo). Decent beer selection.
Shopping
3-level store with tons of historic books. Great to browse, and manager Eric (front desk) will regale you with tales of acting, drawing, and selling books to very strange people in Buffalo.
Old Editions Book Shop & Gallery
954 Oliver St3-level store with tons of historic books. Great to browse, and manager Eric (front desk) will regale you with tales of acting, drawing, and selling books to very strange people in Buffalo.
Locally-owned art supply store. August (with the long curly gray hair) will talk with you about painting, philosophy, and astrophysics...Mike behind the counter is very friendly and helpful too.
Hyatt's - All Things Creative
1941 Elmwood AveLocally-owned art supply store. August (with the long curly gray hair) will talk with you about painting, philosophy, and astrophysics...Mike behind the counter is very friendly and helpful too.
Funky and run-down, but with a lot of great content, kind of like Allentown. Piles of books, somewhat organized; more about experiencing the space and the very interesting people who work there.
Rust Belt Books
415 Grant StFunky and run-down, but with a lot of great content, kind of like Allentown. Piles of books, somewhat organized; more about experiencing the space and the very interesting people who work there.
Arts & Culture
WNYBAC is great for art openings (related to books, letterpress, papermaking, fiber, etc) and events like their New Year's gala. Upstairs tenant is Just Buffalo Literary Center.
Western New York Book Arts Center
468 Washington StWNYBAC is great for art openings (related to books, letterpress, papermaking, fiber, etc) and events like their New Year's gala. Upstairs tenant is Just Buffalo Literary Center.
CEPA is a Buffalo institution. Founded in the 80s as a media arts center, they show mostly photographic work. Openings in their Market Arcade space are lively and interesting.
CEPA Gallery
617 Main StCEPA is a Buffalo institution. Founded in the 80s as a media arts center, they show mostly photographic work. Openings in their Market Arcade space are lively and interesting.
Everything Else
Cafe inside for great weekday lunches! (Get the tomato bisque!) Browse the shelves, check out the historical displays, and don't miss the Grosvenor Room for special collections/rare books.
Biblioteca Pública del Condado de Buffalo y Erie
1 Lafayette SquareCafe inside for great weekday lunches! (Get the tomato bisque!) Browse the shelves, check out the historical displays, and don't miss the Grosvenor Room for special collections/rare books.