FOOD & DRINK

The best restaurants, bars, food, drink, events, and recommendations in Buffalo.

Book The Yummmm Truck to Bring Sweets and Treats to Your Next Special Event

by SOB Creative | May 25, 2022 | Food & Drink | 0 Comments

The Yummmm Truck is an on-the-go snack truck that’s fully stocked with a variety of sweets, treats, and ice cream novelties.

Nickel City BrewZ has 100+ Varieties of Rotating Craft Beer Flights, Pints, and Mixed Packs Making it a Beer-Lover’s Destination

by Andrea Diedrich | May 25, 2022 | Beer, Drink, Food & Drink | 0 Comments

Nickel City BrewZ isn’t your average beer store… it’s so much more! It’s become Depew’s destination for craft beer drinkers.

7 Buffalo Beer Briefs to Know This Week: May 25

by Brian Campbell | May 25, 2022 | Beer, Drink, Food & Drink | 0 Comments

Each week we round up the best and biggest Buffalo beer news, releases, and events happening in Buffalo and Western New York.

Guide to Restaurants That Have Closed So Far in 2022

by Step Out Staff | May 24, 2022 | Food & Drink, Food & Drink News | 0 Comments

While we are lucky enough to see new restaurants opening in our region, sadly we have lost some favorites along the way.

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Popular WNY F&D Establishments

Hungry? Good! Buffalo is going to bring the grub in a really good way. Hit the search link to find more detailed search criteria.

Pizza Plant Italian Pub – Canalside
125 Main St
Buffalo, New York 14203 • $$
PizzaItalian
Buffalo
Casual Table Service
Buffalo Distilling Company
860 Seneca St
Buffalo, New York 14210 • $
Buffalo
Bar
Sto Lat Bar
4475 Transit Rd
Williamsville, New York 14221 • $$
PolishAmericanBurgersDeli-Sandwiches
North Towns
Casual Table Service
Vin-Chet Gluten Free Bakery
2178 Kensington Ave
Amherst, NY 14226 • $
BakeryHealth FoodDeli-Sandwiches
North Towns
Fast Casual / Counter Service
Buffalo Irish Center
245 Abbott Road
Buffalo, New York 14220 • $
IrishPub Food
South Buffalo
Casual Table Service, Bar
Alchemy Wine & Beer
50 Buffalo St
Hamburg, New York 14075 • $$
Wine BarSmall PlatesAmerican
South Towns
Casual Table Service
Pellicano Vineyard Hamburg Winery
6736 Boston State Rd
Hamburg, New York 14075 • $$
InternationalItalian
South Towns
Southern Tier Brewing Co. – Buffalo
7 Scott St
Buffalo, NY 14203 • $$
AmericanPub Food
Buffalo
Casual Table Service
Hofbrauhaus Buffalo
190 Scott St
Buffalo, NY 14204 • $
Beer Bar/HallGermanBrewery
Buffalo
Casual Table Service
Spring Lake Winery
7373 Rochester Rd
Lockport, New York 14094 • $
Small PlatesAmericanItalian
Niagara County
Bar, Casual Table Service
The Original Pancake House WNY – Orchard Park
3019 Union Road,
Orchard Park,, NY 14127 • $$
BakeryAmericanCafe-CoffeeDiner
South Towns
Casual Table Service
The Beer Keep
1002 Elmwood Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14222 • $
New American
Buffalo
Bar, Fast Casual / Counter Service, Take Out

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Openings & Closings Around WNY

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Coming Soon: Restaurants & Bars

Keep an eye out for these up and coming restaurants and bars throughout Buffalo & WNY.

Coming Soon: Taisho Bistro – Hertel
1435 Hertel Ave
Buffalo, BY • $$
Japanese-Sushi
Other
Casual Table Service
Coming Soon: BriarBrothers Brewing Company
50 Elk St
Buffalo, NY 14210 • $
Beer Bar/Hall
Buffalo
Bar
Coming Soon: Strong Hearts Buffalo
295 Niagara Street
Buffalo, NY 14201 • $
VeganVegetarian
Buffalo
Fast Casual / Counter Service
Coming Soon: Lime House – Hamburg
5 Lake St
Hamburg, NY 14075 • $
Japanese-Sushi
South Towns
Casual Table Service
Ulrich’s Tavern
674 Ellicott St.
Buffalo, New York 14203 • $$
AmericanGermanPub Food
Buffalo
Casual Table Service
Coming Soon: Mint Mojito Bar
1225 Niagara St
Buffalo, NY 14213 • $$
Mexican
Online
Bar
Coming Soon: Twin Petrels Seltzer Co.
1250 Niagara St.
Buffalo, NY 14204 • $
Buffalo
Bar
Coming soon: Symposium Wine Bar
14 W. Main St
Lancaster, NY 14086 • $$
Small Plates
Cheektowaga and East
Casual Table Service
Coming Soon: Chrusciki Coffee Shop
24 Central Ave
Lancaster, NY 14086 • $
Cafe-Coffee
Cheektowaga and East
Cafe / Coffee Shop
Coming Soon: Sophia’s Restaurant- moving
715 Military Rd
Buffalo, New York 14216 • $
Diner
North Buffalo
Casual Table Service
Coming Soon: Eden Cafe
242 Ellicott St.
Batavia, NY 14020 • $
AmericanCafe-Coffee
Genesee County
Fast Casual / Counter Service
Coming Soon: Papi Grande’s Mexican Restaurant and Cantina
301 Ohio St
Buffalo, NY 14203 • $$
Mexican
Buffalo
Casual Table Service

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Drink Local in WNY

Guide to the latest news coming out of the blossoming Buffalo & WNY booze scene. We’re collaborating with experts to get you brews news you won’t find elsewhere and more.

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Food & Drink Events

Check out these upcoming food and drink events to expand your horizons and palette during a fun day or night out.

Food Truck Thursdays in Niagara Square
Thu, May 26 +more dates
11:00 am - 2:30 pm
Free
Buffalo
Spring Getaway At The Garden Place Hotel
Thu, May 26 +more dates
3:00 pm - 11:00 pm
$189
Cheektowaga and East
Thirsty Thursdays
Thu, May 26 +more dates
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Free
Niagara County
Casual Cocktails with Mark Christy
Thu, May 26
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
$28
North Towns
Vegan Wine Dinner with Guest Chef Kujo Kumro of Forage and Flame
Thu, May 26
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
$90
Buffalo
Lewiston Food Tour
Fri, May 27 +more dates
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
$59
Niagara County
PRIDE Ale Beer Release with the Pride Center of WNY
Fri, May 27
3:00 pm - 12:00 am
Free
Buffalo
Lewiston Prohibition Tour
Fri, May 27 +more dates
4:15 pm - 6:45 pm
$68
Niagara County
Fresh Fridays with DJ Sike and Friends
Fri, May 27 +more dates
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Free
Buffalo
Ukrainian Kitchen of Buffalo – Pierogi, Cabbage Rolls and Borshch!
Fri, May 27 +more dates
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Free
Buffalo
Shop, Rock n Stroll
Fri, May 27
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Free
North Buffalo
Live music at the Tavern Piano Bar with Joe Rozler
Fri, May 27
8:30 pm - 11:00 pm
Free
Buffalo
Elmwood Village Farmers Market
Sat, May 28 +more dates
8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Free
Buffalo
Saturdays at Rustic Buffalo
Sat, May 28 +more dates
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Free
Niagara County
Chandler Street Market
Sat, May 28 +more dates
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
$5
North Buffalo
Totally Buffalo Festival
Sat, May 28 - Sun, May 29
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Free
Buffalo
Farmbrunch: Bottomless Cidermosa
Sat, May 28 +more dates
11:00 am - 2:00 pm
$27
Niagara County
The Boardwalk at Canalside
Sat, May 28 +more dates
12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Free
Buffalo
Chocolate Bar Class At The Sweet Whisk
Sat, May 28 +more dates
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
$50
North Buffalo
Craft BevEDU Series at Becker Farms
Sat, May 28 +more dates
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
$40
Niagara County

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Brunch Recommendations

The best brunch spots we’ve tried out and enjoyed, from Saturday to Sunday to possibly even a weekday – we don’t discriminate.

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If you’re a food and drink lover looking for the best places to eat and drink – we got you. We’re *very* passionate about food here in Buffalo and constantly exploring the area in order to share the latest and greatest in WNY’s Food & Drink scene. On our Food & Drink page, you’ll find the best restaurants, foodie news, tasty events, and everything in between. So go ahead – dig in!