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50+ of the Best Low Key Eateries in WNY

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Written by Step Out Staff

Published on July 1, 2022
Sullivan’s Hot Dogs and Ice Cream / Photo courtesy of Sullivan’s Hot Dogs and Ice Cream

On a hot summer day, nothing is better than a cold drink in a paper cup and a meal served on a plastic tray. Yes, we’re talking about the places in town that are nothing fancy to the eye but they’re packing all the good stuff. Typically you’ll find the menu on a board that hasn’t changed in years because if it ain’t broken, don’t fix it.

Well, if you’re looking for the best places that fit this bill, we’re here to help. In a recent post on our Instagram and Facebook our followers shared their favorite low key places to bring you a list of the best around town. Pro-tip: save this post for future reference.

Let’s get to it, here’s the best Low Key Eateries in WNY:


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Fast Casual

Abbott Texas Red Hots

1291 Abbott Rd Buffalo, NY 14218 • $$$$$

South Towns

  • Hot Dogs
  • American

Abbott Texas Red Hots has been a community staple in western New York for decades. First opened in 1952 near Mercy Hospital, Abbott Texas Red Hots thrived ...

Fast Casual

Anderson’s Frozen Custard – Buffalo

2634 Delaware Avenue Buffalo, New York 14216 • $$$$$

North Buffalo

  • American
  • Buffalo Food
  • Deli-Sandwiches
  • Ice Cream

The uniquely WNY combination of Ice Cream and Beef on Weck. ...

  • Patio
  • Handicap Access
  • Lunch
  • Patio
  • Take-out
Fast Casual

Anderson’s Frozen Custard – Cheektowaga

3724 Union Rd Cheektowaga, New York 14225 • $$$$$

Cheektowaga and East

  • Ice Cream

The uniquely WNY combination of Ice Cream and Beef on Weck. ...

  • Patio
  • Handicap Access
  • Lunch
  • Take-out
Fast Casual

Anderson’s Frozen Custard – Kenmore

2235 Sheridan Dr Kenmore , New York 14223 • $$$$$

North Towns

  • American
  • Buffalo Food
  • Deli-Sandwiches
  • Ice Cream

The uniquely WNY combination of Ice Cream and Beef on Weck. ...

  • Patio
  • Handicap Access
  • Lunch
  • Patio
  • Take-out
Fast Casual

Anderson’s Frozen Custard – Lancaster

4855 Transit Rd Lancaster, New York 14043 • $$$$$

Cheektowaga and East

  • American
  • Buffalo Food
  • Deli-Sandwiches
  • Ice Cream

The uniquely WNY combination of Ice Cream and Beef on Weck. ...

  • Patio
  • Handicap Access
  • Lunch
  • Patio
  • Take-out
Fast Casual

Anderson’s Frozen Custard – Williamsville

6075 Main St Williamsville, New York 14221 • $$$$$

North Towns

  • American
  • Buffalo Food
  • Deli-Sandwiches
  • Ice Cream

The uniquely WNY combination of Ice Cream and Beef on Weck. ...

  • Patio
  • Handicap Access
  • Lunch
  • Patio
  • Take-out
Fast Casual

Anderson’s Frozen Custard- Amherst

2369 Niagara Falls Blvd Amherst, New York 14228 • $$$$$

North Towns

  • American
  • Buffalo Food
  • Deli-Sandwiches
  • Ice Cream

The uniquely WNY combination of Ice Cream and Beef on Weck. ...

  • Patio
  • Handicap Access
  • Lunch
  • Take-out
Full Service

Colosso Taco

66 Main St Tonawanda, New York 14150 • $$$$$

North Towns

  • Buffalo Food
  • Mexican

Colosso Taco is a Mexican restaurant in Tonawanda who menu also contains pizzas, subs, fingers, wings, and list of daily specials. ...

  • Family Friendly
  • Lunch
  • Handicap Access
  • Take-out
Fast Casual

Connor’s Hotdog Stand

8902 Lake Shore Rd Angola, New York 14006 • $$$$$

South Towns

  • Burgers
  • Hot Dogs
  • Ice Cream

Seasonal hotdogs in Angola ...

  • Family Friendly
  • Lunch
  • Late Night
  • Patio
  • Take-out

David’s Steak Hogay

8442 Niagara Falls Blvd Niagara Falls, NY 14304 • $$$$$

Niagara County

This Niagara Falls Sub Shop and Pizzeria offers Niagara Falls Catering. If you are within the Niagara Falls area and are looking for Niagara Falls ...

Fast Casual

Galassi’s Sub Shop

452 Payne Ave North Tonawanda, NY 14120 • $$$$$

Niagara County

  • American

Still here after 40 years. Home of the NiteMare. (steak cheese ,sausage, and peppers). Rolls are from Canada. Same place from day one. ...

  • Take-out
Full Service

George’s Hot Dog Stand

5808 Herman Hill Rd Buffalo, New York 14075 • $$$$$

South Towns

  • American
  • Buffalo Food
  • Burgers
  • Deli-Sandwiches
  • Hot Dogs

SEASONAL Classic summer dog stand has grown to offer indoor and outdoor seating and a long list of great food. ...

  • Handicap Access
  • Lunch
  • Patio
  • Take-out
Fast Casual

Jim’s Steakout – Main St

3094 Main St Buffalo, New York 14202 • $$$$$

Buffalo

  • Buffalo Food
  • Deli-Sandwiches

Jim's Steakout is a locally-owned Buffalo tradition. We use only the highest quality brand name products to prepare the best quality food. Our food is ...

  • Late-Late Night
  • Family Friendly
  • Lunch
  • Catering
  • Handicap Access
  • Late Night
  • Lunch
  • Patio
  • Take-out
Fast Casual

Jim’s Steakout -Elmwood Ave

938 Elmwood Ave Buffalo, New York 14202 • $$$$$

Buffalo

  • Buffalo Food
  • Deli-Sandwiches

Jim's Steakout is a locally-owned Buffalo tradition. We use only the highest quality brand name products to prepare the best quality food. Our food is ...

  • Late-Late Night
  • Family Friendly
  • Lunch
  • Handicap Access
  • Lunch
  • Take-out
Fast Casual

John & Mary’s – Depew

6425 Transit Rd Buffalo, New York 14043 • $$$$$

Cheektowaga and East

  • Deli-Sandwiches
  • Pizza

John and Mary's serves PIzza, Subs, Wings, Wraps, $ Salads. ...

  • Handicap Access
  • Lunch
  • Patio
  • Take-out

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Full Service

John & Mary’s – Hamburg

40 Buffalo St Buffalo, New York 14075 • $$$$$

South Towns

  • Deli-Sandwiches

Reopened and redesigned after a fire in the winter of 2018. John and Marys Pizza has been a buffalo tradition since 1952, serving up the best pizza ...

  • Family Friendly
  • Lunch
  • Handicap Access
  • Lunch
  • Patio
  • Take-out
Fast Casual

John’s Pizza & Subs – Gettzville

680 Cambell Blvd Buffalo, New York 14068 • $$$$$

North Towns

  • Buffalo Food
  • Deli-Sandwiches
  • Pizza

Home of the Origanal Chicken Finger Sub serving WNY since 1982! We serve quality food with great friendly service at great prices. Your one stop pizza ...

  • Handicap Access
  • Lunch
  • Take-out
Full Service

John’s Pizza & Subs – Grand Island

2131 Grand Island Blvd. Grand Island, New York 14072 • $$$$$

North Towns

  • Buffalo Food
  • Deli-Sandwiches
  • Pizza

Home of the Origanal Chicken Finger Sub serving WNY since 1982! We serve quality food with great friendly service at great prices. Your one stop pizza ...

  • Family Friendly
  • Lunch
  • Catering
  • Handicap Access
  • Lunch
  • Take-out
Fast Casual

John’s Pizza & Subs – Tonawanda

1436 Niagara Falls Blvd. Buffalo, New York 14150 • $$$$$

North Towns

  • Buffalo Food
  • Deli-Sandwiches
  • Pizza

Home of the Origanal Chicken Finger Sub serving WNY since 1982! We serve quality food with great friendly service at great prices. Your one stop pizza ...

  • Handicap Access
  • Lunch
  • Take-out
Fast Casual

John’s Pizza & Subs Tonawanda 2

4241 Delaware Ave Buffalo, New York 14150 • $$$$$

North Towns

  • Buffalo Food
  • Deli-Sandwiches
  • Pizza

Home of the Origanal Chicken Finger Sub serving WNY since 1982! We serve quality food with great friendly service at great prices. Your one stop pizza ...

  • Handicap Access
  • Lunch
  • Take-out
Full Service

Johnny’s Pizzeria & Restaurant

4841 Union Rd Cheektowaga, New York 14225 • $$$$$

Cheektowaga and East

  • Buffalo Food
  • Deli-Sandwiches
  • Pizza

We are a family owned business who has been serving the Western New York area for over 50 years. You will always find an owner on premises and we take ...

  • Family Friendly
  • Lunch
  • Handicap Access
  • Late Night
  • Take-out
Full Service

Jonny C’s NY Deli

9350 Transit Road Buffalo, New York 14051 • $$$$$

North Towns

  • American
  • Deli-Sandwiches

Jonny C's NY Deli and Caterers is owned by Jon Cohen,ï¾ a native of the New York City area whoï¾ has owned and operated numerous delis and restaurants. ...

  • Family Friendly
  • Lunch
  • Handicap Access
  • Take-out
Full Service

Jonny C’s NY Deli and Caterers

9350 Transit Rd East Amherst, NY 14051 • $$$$$

North Towns

  • American

Jonny C’s NY Deli is a New York style deli located in East Amherst, New York that also offers Buffalo catering services. ...

Full Service

Lee’s Barbecue

1269 Fillmore Ave Buffalo, New York 14211 • $$$$$

Buffalo

  • BBQ

Lees Barbecue is the best in WNY and has been around almost 40 years. ...

Fast Casual

Louie’s Texas Red Hots – Buffalo

2811 Bailey Ave Buffalo, New York 14202 • $$$$$

Buffalo

  • Burgers
  • Ice Cream

Louie's Texas Red Hots has Six locations in WNY, serving Sahlen's Hotdogs. Open 24/7 ...

  • Handicap Access
  • Lunch
  • Patio
  • Take-out
Fast Food

Louie’s Texas Red Hots – Orchard Park

3905 Southwestern Blvd Orchard Park, NY 14127 • $$$$$

South Towns

  • American

At Louie's Texas  Red Hots we GUARANTEE We have the best food, hot dogs, & burgers around plus an atmosphere to match. Try us and you'll be convinced! ...

  • Take-out
  • Order Online
  • Family Friendly
Fast Casual

Louie’s Texas Red Hots – Seneca

777 Harlem Rd Buffalo, New York 14224 • $$$$$

South Towns

  • Burgers

Louie's Texas Red Hots has Six locations in WNY, serving Sahlen's Hotdogs. ...

  • Handicap Access
  • Lunch
  • Patio
  • Take-out
Fast Casual

Mary’s Deli

525 Main St Dinkirk, NY 14048 • $$$$$

Southern Tier

  • American

Serving pizza, subs, calzones, wings, and more! ...

Fast Casual

Mayback’s Deli

1598 Niagara Falls Blvd Tonawanda, NY 14150 • $$$$$

North Towns

  • Deli-Sandwiches

Deli - Sub Shop ...

  • Lunch
  • Take-out
Fast Casual

Mississippi Mudds

313 Niagara St Buffalo, New York 14150 • $$$$$

North Towns

  • American
  • Burgers
  • Deli-Sandwiches

When you pull up a chair on the Mississippi Mudds rooftop dining area, you can't help but smile. For nearly 25 years, the family restaurant has been a ...

  • Family Friendly
  • Lunch
  • Boat Friendly
  • Dog-Friendly Patio
  • Handicap Access
  • Patio
  • Take-out
  • Waterfront

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Full Service

Mustachio’s Pizza

2701, Elmwood Avenue, Tonawanda Town Kenmore, New York 14217 • $$$$$

North Buffalo

  • Pizza
  • Deli-Sandwiches

We're Right Under Your Nose! Since 1989 Mustachio's Pizza has been serving Kenmore, Tonawanda, North Buffalo, Riverside, and Black Rock all of their favorite ...

  • Lunch
  • Late Night
  • Take-out
Fast Food

Nick Charlap’s Ice Cream – Angola

9049 Erie Rd Angola, New York 14006 • $$$$$

South Towns

  • Ice Cream

WNY dairy/ice cream business. Family owned $ operated for over 50 years! Nick Charlap's specialty is producing premium homemade hard ice cream (40+ flavors), ...

  • Family Friendly
Fast Food

Nick Charlap’s Ice Cream – Boston

7264 Boston State Rd Hamburg, New York 14075 • $$$$$

South Towns

  • Ice Cream
  • Burgers

WNY dairy/ice cream business. Family owned $ operated for over 50 years! Specialize in producing premium homemade hard ice cream. Five locations across ...

  • Dog-Friendly Patio
  • Handicap Access
  • Lunch
  • Patio
  • Take-out
  • Family Friendly
Fast Food

Nick Charlap’s Ice Cream – Elmwood

2800 Elmwood Ave Buffalo, New York 14217 • $$$$$

North Buffalo

  • Ice Cream

WNY dairy/ice cream business. Family owned $ operated for over 50 years! Nick Charlap's specialty is producing premium homemade hard ice cream (40+ flavors), ...

  • Family Friendly
Fast Food

Nick Charlap’s Ice Cream – Hamburg

10 Euclid Ave Hamburg, New York 14075 • $$$$$

South Towns

  • Ice Cream
  • Burgers

WNY dairy/ice cream business. Family owned $ operated for over 50 years! Specialize in producing premium homemade hard ice cream. Five locations across ...

  • Dog-Friendly Patio
  • Handicap Access
  • Lunch
  • Patio
  • Take-out
Fast Food

Nick Charlap’s Ice Cream – West Seneca

1203 Union Rd West Seneca, New York 14224 • $$$$$

Buffalo

  • Ice Cream

WNY dairy/ice cream business. Family owned $ operated for over 50 years! Nick Charlap's specialty is producing premium homemade hard ice cream (40+ flavors), ...

Fast Casual

Parkside Drive-In

5095 Day Rd Lockport, NY 14094 • $$$$$

Niagara County

  • American

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Full Service

Pat’s Submarines

1741 Abbott Rd Buffalo, New York 14218 • $$$$$

Buffalo

  • Buffalo Food
  • Deli-Sandwiches

Website says: Let us cater to you...graduations, communions, and family gatherings. ...

  • Family Friendly
  • Lunch
  • Catering
  • Lunch
  • Take-out
Full Service

Pautler’s Drive-In

6343 Transit Rd. Buffalo, New York 14051 • $$$$$

North Towns

  • Bakery
  • BBQ
  • Buffalo Food
  • Burgers
  • Deli-Sandwiches
  • Hot Dogs
  • Southern

Seasonal business (open April-October) serving hand pressed burgers, hot dogs. delicious salads, ice cream and much more. ...

  • Handicap Access
  • Lunch
  • Patio
  • Take-out
Fast Food

Pete ‘n Paul Pockets

2124 S Park Ave Buffalo, New York 14220 • $$$$$

South Buffalo

  • Deli-Sandwiches

A winning team for great taste. Serving the hard working people of South Buffalo for years! ...

  • Family Friendly
  • Lunch
  • Patio
  • Take-out
  • Family Friendly
Fast Casual

Raymondo’s Pizzeria

1580 E Delavan Ave #3604 Cheektowaga, NY 14215 • $$$$$

North Buffalo

  • Pizza

Pizza, wings, subs, and more! ...

Fast Casual

Red Top

3360 Big Tree Rd Hamburg, New York 14075 • $$$$$

South Towns

  • Burgers
  • Hot Dogs

The classic Red Top Hot Dogsï¾ hasn't changed in decades, and hopefully it won't anytime soon. Great view of the lake and open air 'dining' too. Red ...

  • Family Friendly
  • Lunch
  • Handicap Access
  • Take-out
Fast Casual

Red’s Hot Dogs

634 Main St East Aurora, NY 14052 • $$$$$

South Towns

  • Hot Dogs

Western New York's best char-grilled hot dogs (own brand), USDA Choice "Beef on Weck", Handmade burgers, Italian & Polish Sausage, Bologna & Onions, ...

Fast Casual

Reids Drive In

150 Lake Ave Lockport, NY 14094 • $$$$$

Niagara County

  • Hot Dogs

Serving up hotdogs, hamburgers, and ice cream. ...

Full Service

Ricotta’s Pizza & Rix – Ellicott Rd.

7025 Ellicott Rd Orchard Park, New York 14127 • $$$$$

South Towns

  • Deli-Sandwiches

  Ricotta's Pizza $ Rix Country Store have been serving New York for over 40 years. Ricotta's is well known for its Pizza, Wings, Subs, and Pasta ...

  • Lunch
  • Patio
  • Take-out

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Fast Casual

Ricottas Pizza – Niagara

349 Niagara St Buffalo, New York 14201 • $$$$$

Buffalo

  • American
  • Deli-Sandwiches
  • Italian
  • Pizza

Pizzeria Established in 1988, Ricotta's Pizza is known for not only fresh, made-from-scratch pizza but delicious subs, hoagies, wraps, tacos, wings, ...

  • Take-out

Ricottas Pizza & Rix – Buffalo Rd.

3545 North Buffalo Rd Orchard Park, New York 14127 • $$$$$

South Towns

  • Pizza

Ricotta's Pizza $ Rix Country Store have been serving New York for over 40 years. Ricotta's is well known for its Pizza, Wings, Subs, and Pasta dishes ...

  • Handicap Access
  • Lunch
  • Patio
  • Take-out
Full Service

Ronny’s Take-Out

222 Aurora St Lancaster, New York 14086 • $$$$$

Cheektowaga and East

  • Buffalo Food
  • Deli-Sandwiches

Ronny's Take Out Pizza has a wide variety of menu items to suit any taste buds: pizza, wings, fingers, breads, fresh salads, tacos, Italian dinners and ...

  • Family Friendly
  • Lunch
  • Catering
  • Handicap Access
  • Lunch
  • Patio
  • Take-out
Fast Casual

Seneca Texas Hots

2449 Seneca St Buffalo, NY 14210 • $$$$$

Buffalo

  • American
  • Greek

Seneca Texas Hots is serving up Texas red hots, burgers, souvlaki, and of course their special sauce. They have drive-thu access and a newly renovated ...

  • Take-out
  • Lunch
Fast Casual

Steve’s Pig & Ox Roast

951 Ridge Rd Lackawanna, New York 14218 • $$$$$

South Towns

  • American
  • Deli-Sandwiches

Family owned and operated for 35 years! Great food cooked over charcoal fire...can't get better than that! ...

  • Lunch
  • Patio
  • Take-out
Full Service

Sullivan’s Hot Dogs

501 Cayuga Dr Niagara Falls, New York 14305 • $$$$$

Niagara County

  • Burgers
  • Deli-Sandwiches

A great Niagara Falls spot in the summer for families to eat a freshly grilled hot dog with some hand cut french fries or sweet potato fries followed by ...

  • Family Friendly
  • Lunch
  • Handicap Access
  • Patio
  • Take-out
Full Service

Sunny’s Family Drive-in

5780 S Transit Rd Lockport, New York 14094 • $$$$$

Niagara County

  • Deli-Sandwiches