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!
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Fat Bob’s Smokehouse
41 Virginia Pl
BBQAmericanBurgersSouthern
Buffalo, New York 14202 • $$Buffalo
Casual Table Service, Bar
Pizza Plant Italian Pub – Transit
7770 Transit Road
Beer Bar/HallBurgersItalianPizza
Williamsville, New York 14221 • $North Towns
Casual Table Service
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Best of the Best
While many recommendations were mentioned more than once, there were certain places mentioned over and over (and over) again. It’s safe to say these are our readers’ top picks for brunch spots in Buffalo & WNY – in order! Keep scrolling for the full list of mentions.
1st: Britesmith Brewing (Williamsville, Saturday & Sunday)
2nd: Roost (West Side, Sunday)
Tied for 3rd:
- Falley Allen (Allentown, Saturday & Sunday, bottomless mimosas)
- Patina 250 (Buffalo, Sunday, bottomless mimosas)
- The Roycroft Inn (East Aurora, Sunday, complimentary mimosas and Bloody Mary’s)
Photo courtesy of Britesmith Brewing 
Photo courtesy of Roost Photo courtesy of Falley Allen 
Photo courtesy of Patina 250 
Photo courtesy of The Roycroft Inn
Check out the comments on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for menu item recommendations and specific info you can’t get anywhere else, out of the mouths of customers! Plus explore more guides with recommendations according to Western New Yorkers.
Guide to Best Brunch in Buffalo & WNY According to Western New Yorkers
189 Burger
189 Main St East Aurora, New York 14052 • $$
AmericanBurgersSouth Towns
Casual Table Service
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 ...
Big Ditch Brewing Co.
55 E Huron St Buffalo, New York 14203 • $$
BreweryAmericanBuffalo
Casual Table Service
Big Ditch Brewing Co. is one of Downtown Buffalo's shinning stars when it comes to brewery/restaurant combos. The tap room is huge, yet welcoming and does ...
Break N Eggs Creperie – Sweethome
1280 Sweethome Rd. Amherst , NY 14228 • $$
AmericanNorth Towns
Casual Table Service
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 ...
Break’n Eggs Creperie – Main Street
5235 Main St. Williamsville, New York 14221 • $
AmericanDeli-SandwichesNorth Towns
Casual Table Service
Facebook says: Sweet, sinful or savory, our crepes have personality! you can savour them in a warm and friendly restaurant where the cheerful ambiance ...
Brick Oven Bistro & Deli
904 Abbott Road Buffalo, New York 14220 • $$
AmericanPizzaBuffalo FoodSouth Buffalo
Casual Table Service
SOB Says: I'd like to say I'll let the pictures do the talking (yes- the food is as good as it looks). However, I can't because the food was too good not ...
Britesmith Brewing
5611 Main St Williamsville, New York 14221 • $$
BreweryBeer Bar/HallPizzaNorth Towns
Casual Table Service
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 – Allen St.
62 Allen Street Buffalo, New York 14202 • $
AmericanDeli-SandwichesVegetarianBuffalo
Casual Table Service
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 ...
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Carte Blanche
61 Buffalo St Hamburg, New York 14075 • $$$
AmericanWine BarSouth Towns
Casual Table Service
Carte Blanche makes great use of the outdoors with dining and lounge space on a first floor alley patio and a second floor alley deck. The second floor ...
Cole’s Restaurant & Bar
1104 Elmwood Ave Buffalo, New York 14222 • $$
AmericanBuffalo FoodBurgersSeafoodBuffalo
Casual Table Service
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 ...
Coming Soon: Sophia’s Restaurant- moving
715 Military Rd Buffalo, New York 14216 • $
DinerNorth Buffalo
Casual Table Service
Coming Soon to new address - 715 Military Rd. 1 block south. Featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. Loyalists say this is the the best breakfast in ...
Deep South Taco – Ellicott
291 Ellicott St Buffalo, New York 14203 • $$
MexicanSouthwesternBuffalo
Casual Table Service
SOB Says: At Deep South Taco the Tex-Mex menu features house-made tortillas filled with charred and braised meats, fresh vegetables and spicy sauces. The ...
Deep South Taco – Hertel
1707 Hertel Ave Buffalo, New York 14216 • $$
MexicanNorth Buffalo
Casual Table Service
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
204 Allen St Buffalo, New York 14201 • $$$
New AmericanBuffalo
Casual Table Service
Falley Allen serves contemporary American dishes and drinks. The name? A tribute to Lewis Falley Allen, the man both Allentown and Allen Street are named ...
Garage Cafe & Lounge
1127 Hertel Ave Buffalo, New York 14216 • $$
AmericanDeli-SandwichesNorth Buffalo
Casual Table Service
1127 Hertel Avenue was our Auto Repair Shop for 25 years and we decided to flip it to a restaurant/Bar! Makes sense right? Stop by and visit us ...
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gather. by Gallo
453 Center St Lewiston, New York 14092 • $
PizzaItalianAmericanNiagara County
Casual Table Service, Bar
Why Gallo? This is the site of the once famous Hustler's Tavern where legend says that the cocktail was invented. Catherine Hustler, the owner ...
Giancarlo’s Sicilian Steakhouse
5110 Main St Williamsville, New York 14221 • $$$
SteakhouseItalianPizzaSeafoodNorth Towns
Casual Table Service
Giancarlo's is Western New York's premier spot for fine dining, meetings, private parties, and offsite catering.[separator type='space'] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b1RX4jZtPiA ...
Gypsy Parlor
376 Grant Street Buffalo, New York 14213 • $
AmericanBuffalo FoodBurgersDeli-SandwichesHot DogsBuffalo
Casual Table Service, Bar
We strive for perfection - Whether for dinner, music or a round of drinks in the evening, visiting Gypsy Parlor is always an extraordinary experience. ...
Hartman’s Distilling Co.
55 Chicago St Buffalo, New York 14204 • $$
AmericanBuffalo
Bar, Casual Table Service
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 ...
Hofbrauhaus Buffalo
190 Scott St Buffalo, NY 14204 • $
Beer Bar/HallGermanBreweryBuffalo
Casual Table Service
The ninth American franchise of Munich's famous Hofbrauhaus, the Buffalo operation features live German music nightly, long tables and benches, beer hall, ...
Jazzboline Restaurant and Bar
5010, Main Street Amherst, New York 14226 • $$$
AmericanSeafoodNorth Towns
Casual Table Service, Fine Dining
Get ready to witness hospitality at its finest, served up with a little magic and a lot of skill. Located at 5010 Main Street next to Reikart House on ...
JT’s Urban Italian
905 Elmwood Ave Buffalo, New York 14222 • $$$$
ItalianPizzaOnline
Casual Table Service
From the people that bring you 800 Maple and Siena, this stylish Elmwood Village urban Italian restaurant with a seasonal menu is a hit. The bar scene ...
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Lancaster Coffee Co. and Cafe
19 West Main St Lancaster, NY 14086 • $
AmericanCheektowaga and East
Cafe / Coffee Shop
Nestled in the heart of Lancaster Village. Offering Homemade soups, salads, artisan sandwiches, pastry, macarOn, wine, beer, espresso, & bubble tea ...
O’Neill’s Stadium Inn
3864 Abbott Rd Orchard Park, New York 14127 • $$
AmericanBuffalo FoodBurgersPub FoodSouth Towns
Bar, Casual Table Service
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 ...
OP Social Tap & Grille
4247 North Buffalo Rd : Orchard Park, NY Buffalo, New York 14127 • $$$
AmericanPizzaSouth Towns
Casual Table Service
SOB Says: OP Social Tap $ Grille replaces what was once David's with an upscale bar and grill concept featuring brick oven pizza, creative sandwiches, ...
Patina 250
250 Delaware Ave Buffalo, New York 14202 • $$$
New AmericanBuffalo
Casual Table Service
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
2954 Union RD Cheektowaga, New York 14225 • $$
PolishCheektowaga and East
Casual Table Service, Take Out, Catering
Polish Villa is an authentic polish restaurant. Come try our pierogis and other polish specialties, which we have been serving up for more than 20 years! ...
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Providence Social
490 Rhode Island St Buffalo, New York 14213 • $$$
AmericanBuffalo
Casual Table Service
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 ...
Ration Wine Bar
9 Main Street North Perry, NY 14530 • $
Wyoming County
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
55 Chicago Street Buffalo, New York 14204 • $$
BreweryBeer Bar/HallAmericanBuffalo
Casual Table Service, Bar
Resurgence Brewing Company and Beer Garden brews high-quality craft beer to be enjoyed in our taproom, beer garden or at home. Buffalo has always been ...
Swan Street Diner
694 Swan St Buffalo, New York 14210 • $$
DinerAmericanBurgersDeli-SandwichesBuffalo
Casual Table Service
Rehabbed 1937 Sterling Diner, originally located in Newark NY. This darling is now serving breakfast and lunch in the heart of Larkinville. The Swan ...
The Delaware Pub & Grill
3410 Delaware Ave Tonawanda, New York 14217 • $$
AmericanBBQBurgersDeli-SandwichesSeafoodSouthern3469North Buffalo
Casual Table Service, Bar
SOB Says: I'm going to begin this section with one word: go. I'll be honest in saying that The Delaware wasn't even on my radar until one day when we found ...
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Trattoria Aroma on Bryant
307 Bryant Street Buffalo, New York 14222 • $$$
ItalianBuffalo
Casual Table Service
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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