When brunch season hits, all bets are off. As our absolute favorite way to fend off the Sunday scaries, prolong the weekend, catch up with friends and make *new* friends, brunch just makes life better.
Depending where you live, who you’re with, where you’re headed afterward, what you did the night before, and the season of life you’re in, you might be looking for certain particulars in your brunch ~experience~. Lucky for you, this guide has an option for every and any request, from Instagramable brunch vibes to family friendly Sunday brunch and everything in between.
And honestly if you ask us, there’s really no need to pick one. Challenge accepted.
To aid in your search for the best brunch in Western New York and/or your neighborhood, we polled our social media followers to bring you a list of the best around town. Pro-tip: save this post for future reference.
Let’s get into the guide – in order to pull the following list together, we asked our Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram followers where to find the best brunch in Buffalo and WNY. They answered with their top picks and we’ve included the full list of reader recommendations below. If it was mentioned, it’s listed below.
Because we received hundreds of comments resulting in tons of recommendations, there are options all across WNY, all worth recommending according to Western New Yorkers.
Disclaimer: Brunch availability can change by season, so please check with each establishment before visiting!
While many recommendations were mentioned more than once, there were certain places mentioned over and over (and over) again. It’s safe to say these are our readers’ top picks for brunch spots in Buffalo & WNY – in order! Keep scrolling for the full list of mentions.
189 is a celebration of American tradition. Founded in 2014, this whiskey and music emporium prides itself in exploring and showcasing the finest of both ...
SOB Says: I had a hard time finding the words to describe the type of menu Betty's offers. It's a bit of a mish mosh, in a good way. You'll find casual ...
Big Ditch Brewing Co. is one of Downtown Buffalo's shinning stars when it comes to brewery/restaurant combos. The tap room is huge, yet welcoming and does ...
Break’N Eggs Creperie is a unique and beautiful local family restaurant where an abundance of breakfast and lunch items are being prepared in front of ...
5235 Main St. Williamsville, New York 14221 • $$$$$
North Towns
Facebook says: Sweet, sinful or savory, our crepes have personality! you can savour them in a warm and friendly restaurant where the cheerful ambiance ...
SOB Says: I'd like to say I'll let the pictures do the talking (yes- the food is as good as it looks). However, I can't because the food was too good not ...
5611 Main St Williamsville, New York 14221 • $$$$$
North Towns
Located in an 1800's blacksmith shop in Williamsville, NY, BriteSmith Brewing takes its name from the subset of Blacksmiths known as 'Brite Smiths'. Just ...
Cafe 59 offers fair-trade, gourmet coffee, espresso, and a variety of other hot and cold drinks. Our menu of freshly made soups, salads and sandwiches ...
Carte Blanche makes great use of the outdoors with dining and lounge space on a first floor alley patio and a second floor alley deck. The second floor ...
Step Out's 2 cents:
Who doesn't love a rotating bar...at least at first. This super swank downtown restaurant (part of the Curtiss Hotel) is beautiful ...
SOB Says: One of Buffalo's favorite taverns, Cole's has some of the best wings in town and always serves up a great selection of local craft beers.
Along ...
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Featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. Loyalists say this is the the best breakfast in ...
SOB Says: At Deep South Taco the Tex-Mex menu features house-made tortillas filled with charred and braised meats, fresh vegetables and spicy sauces. The ...
A Word from Deep South Taco
Deep South Taco is a southern style, authentic taqueria and bar in the new meca of Buffalo - in a former gas station on ...
Falley Allen serves contemporary American dishes and drinks. The name? A tribute to Lewis Falley Allen, the man both Allentown and Allen Street are named ...
5110 Main St Williamsville, New York 14221 • $$$$$
North Towns
Giancarlo's is Western New York's premier spot for fine dining, meetings, private parties, and offsite catering.[separator type='space']
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We strive for perfection - Whether for dinner, music or a round of drinks in the evening, visiting Gypsy Parlor is always an extraordinary experience. ...
At Hartman's Distilling Company, we're turning back the clock to an age when summer days were long, sunsets were never long enough, and family and friends ...
The ninth American franchise of Munich's famous Hofbrauhaus, the Buffalo operation features live German music nightly, long tables and benches, beer hall, ...
Get ready to witness hospitality at its finest, served up with a little magic and a lot of skill. Located at 5010 Main Street next to Reikart House on ...
From the people that bring you 800 Maple and Siena, this stylish Elmwood Village urban Italian restaurant with a seasonal menu is a hit. The bar scene ...
Over the past 31 years, Kostas Family Restaurant has been one of the most favored places where patrons have gone for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Located ...
3864 Abbott Rd Orchard Park, New York 14127 • $$$$$
South Towns
Neighborhood Pub with great homemade American fare, over 50 wing flavors, house cooked turkey, beef corned beef and so much more.. Along with great breakfast ...
4247 North Buffalo Rd : Orchard Park, NY Buffalo, New York 14127 • $$$$$
South Towns
SOB Says: OP Social Tap $ Grille replaces what was once David's with an upscale bar and grill concept featuring brick oven pizza, creative sandwiches, ...
Patina 250 offers casually refined, eclectic cuisine in the heart of downtown Buffalo. Executive Chef Evan Wargo sources the best local ingredients of ...
Polish Villa is an authentic polish restaurant. Come try our pierogis and other polish specialties, which we have been serving up for more than 20 years! ...
490 Rhode Island St Buffalo, New York 14213 • $$$$$
Buffalo
Providence Social does a great job with a brunch menu that is very creative and not dependent on the same ole' same ole'. With that said you can order ...
A sister business of the Hole in the Wall featuring fine wines, beers, and spirits complimented by custom meats and cheeses, breads and spreads, pastries ...
Resurgence Brewing Company and Beer Garden brews high-quality craft beer to be enjoyed in our taproom, beer garden or at home. Buffalo has always been ...
Walking into Roost, you might doubt that you're in Buffalo, or on Niagara St. You're reminded of the raw beauty of our post-industrial city and, seriously, ...
Rehabbed 1937 Sterling Diner, originally located in Newark NY. This darling is now serving breakfast and lunch in the heart of Larkinville.
The Swan ...
3410 Delaware Ave Tonawanda, New York 14217 • $$$$$
North Buffalo
SOB Says: I'm going to begin this section with one word: go. I'll be honest in saying that The Delaware wasn't even on my radar until one day when we found ...
Step Out's 2 cents: In our opinion Toutant is among the best restaurants in the city, joining the Buffalo stalwarts and a few 2014 startups, shuffling ...
SOB Says: Trattoria Aroma is one of our favorite spots in the city. The food is consistently good or great. The menu is broad but well managed, with enough ...
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