We tend to paint people in broad strokes. However, within those broad strokes is a lot of diversity and one small opportunity we have in this current moment is to open our eyes to the diversity around us.
Case in point: there’s a lot of culinary diversity just within the local Black restaurant community, from soul food to vegan to traditional African to classic American.
At Step Out Buffalo, we’re working to support local diversity and the local Black community in particular. While every business in Western New York has a story that deserves to be told, we think this is the time to provide a convenient list for our readers who want to open their wallets in support of Black-owned restaurants. If you’d like to join us, consider visiting one of the following establishments.
Did we miss one? Did one of these places close? Send us a note!
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Guide to Black-Owned Restaurants in Buffalo & WNY
121 Seasonings Restaurant
2195 Clinton St West Seneca , Ny 14206 • $$
Soul FoodSouthernSeafoodCreoleBuffalo FoodBuffalo
Catering, Casual Table Service, Take Out
Hello I'm a black owned, business woman. My restaurant is located in West Seneca, NY 14206 @ 2195 Clinton St. I sell soul food and other cuisines ...
A Taste of Soul
423 Elmwood Ave Buffalo, NY 14222 • $$
Soul FoodCaribbeanSouthernBuffalo
Fast Casual / Counter Service
We're an Take-out Soul Food Shack. We provide brunch $ dinner! We're open Wednesday- Sunday 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.'We Guarantee our Food to be Tasty!' Read ...
Abyssinia Ethiopian Cuisine @ West Side Bazaar
25 Grant St Buffalo, NY 14213 • $
EthiopianBuffalo
Fast Casual / Counter Service
Abyssinia Restaurant is now a well established location for your favorite Ethoipian food, with an inviting atmosphere that is filled with warmth and cheer. ...
At Eleven Wings and Cuisines
3225 Main St Buffalo, New York 14214 • $
Soul FoodAmericanNorth Buffalo
Casual Table Service
Soul food restaurant in the heart of Buffalo's University District serving wings in your favorite flavors, cuisines for every taste and best desserts. ...
Big Mama’s Hustle & Soul
934 Niagara Falls Blvd Buffalo, NY 14223 • $$
Soul FoodBBQNorth Towns
Fast Casual / Counter Service
Soul food and barbeque restaurant ...
Brothers Restaurant & Bar
475 Ellicott St Buffalo, NY 14203 • $$
Soul FoodAmericanBuffalo
Casual Table Service
A casual restaurant serving Western NY breakfast, lunch, & Dinner. Breakfast menu is served 8am to 11:30am Lunch & Dinner menu starts at 11:30 ...
Buffalo Soul
454 Pearl St Buffalo, New York 14202 • $
SouthernSoul FoodBuffalo
Casual Table Service
Restaurant $ Lounge in Buffalo, NY specializing in scratch made soul food and local Buffalo favorites. Taste the Soul of 716!!! ...
Cake Crazy Bakery
2525 William St Cheektowaga, New York 14206 • $$
BakeryBuffalo
Shetice Williams was born and raised in Buffalo, New York. Her passion for cooking started at the age of 10 when she realized she wanted to make people ...
Cantina Falls
310 Rainbow Blvd Niagara Falls, New York 14303 • $$
MexicanNiagara County
Fast Casual / Counter Service
Casual Mexican style restaurant in downtown Niagara Falls. Create your own burritos, bowls, tacos and more! ...
Caribbean Experience
2897 Bailey Ave Buffalo, NY 14215 • $
CaribbeanNorth Buffalo
Fast Casual / Counter Service
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Caribbean Flava Inc.
630 10th St Niagara Falls, New York 14301 • $
JamaicanNiagara County
Casual Table Service
Caribbean Flava is a Food Truck that serves authentic Jamaican cuisine. The spices $ seasonings infused into are dishes are imported directly from the ...
Cataract House Restaurant
310 Rainbow Blvd Niagara Falls, NY 14303 • $$
Niagara County
Casual Table Service
Established in 1825 along the banks of the Niagara River, the historic Cataract House was a world-renowned luxury hotel that became one of the most important ...
Crazy Good Eats
2285 Main St Buffalo, NY 14214 • $
North Buffalo
From the face behind Cake Crazy Bakery comes Crazy Good Eats. Plans are in store for artisan soup options. ...
Crenshaw’s Chicken And Waffles
701 Kensington Ave Buffalo, NY 14215 • $$
AmericanNorth Buffalo
Crenshaw’s Chicken And Waffles provides Comfort food. ...
Dirty Bird Chicken N’ Waffles LLC.
6004 Buffalo Ave Niagara Falls, New York 14304 • $
Soul FoodNiagara County
Casual Table Service
AWARD WINNING Food Truck bringing you a variety of fresh gourmet sandwiches based on Belgian waffles!! ...
Doctor Bird’s Rasta-Rant
3104 Main St Buffalo, NY 14214 • $$
Soul FoodCaribbeanNorth Buffalo
Fast Casual / Counter Service, Take Out
At Doctor Bird’s Rasta-Rant, you will find a wide variety of your favorite Caribbean food and spices. ...
Em Tea Coffeecup Cafe
80 Oakgrove Ave Buffalo, New York 14208 • $
AmericanCafe-CoffeeBuffalo
Casual Table Service, Cafe / Coffee Shop
The EM Tea Coffee Cup Cafe, which has been in continuous operation since January 2000 (17 years and counting), and is located at 80 Oakgrove in the historic ...
F BITES Coffee & Kitchen
616 Niagara St Niagara Falls, NY 14303 • $
Cafe-CoffeeNiagara County
Cafe / Coffee Shop
F BITES Coffee and Kitchen is a below-cost cafe that supports F BITES’ Workforce Development program by employing students from the in-school curriculum ...
Freddy J’s BBQ
195 Grant St Buffalo, New York 14202 • $$
BBQSouthernAmericanSoul FoodBuffalo
Casual Table Service
Freddy J's Barbecue is one of Buffalo's best kept secrets, providing soul food with a touch of elegance. ...
G & B Fish, Shrimp and Chicken
1532 Genesee St Buffalo, NY 14211 • $
SeafoodAmericanBuffalo
Take Out
When you want a quick, delicious, affordable meal, count on G & B Fish, Shrimp and Chicken to fix you something you'll love. We use fresh ingredients ...
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Golden Cup Coffee
1323 Jefferson Ave Buffalo, New York 14208 • $
Cafe-CoffeeBuffalo
Cafe / Coffee Shop
The BEST coffee around roasted and ground in house! We provide coffee to many local, businesses, churches and schools.Our wonderful staff delivers high ...
Guud & Evul Vegan Eats
21 Main St. Tonawanda, NY 14150 • $
VeganNorth Towns
Fast Casual / Counter Service
We don’t take any shortcuts when it comes to your food and service. In doing so, we’re able to offer our customers high-quality food ...
IKE & BG’S Restaurant Downtown
56 Niagara Street Buffalo, New York 14202 • $$
BBQSoul FoodBuffalo
Casual Table Service
Grab mouthwatering ribs or sandwiches to-go. Enjoy our delicious food made with love from our BBQ restaurant in Buffalo, NY. Browse our Online Menu ...
IKE & BG’s Rib House
1646 Genesee St Buffalo, New York 14211 • $
AmericanBBQSouthernSoul FoodBuffalo
Casual Table Service
It's all about the ribs: half-rack, full-rack, spares, and sides. Take-out only, with a variety of dinner specials ...
Island Mix Restaurant
883 Jefferson Ave Buffalo, New York 14204 • $
JamaicanBuffalo
Casual Table Service
Je Ne Sais Quoi
1673, Hertel Avenue, North Park Buffalo, New York 14216 • $$
AmericanSoul FoodNorth Buffalo
Casual Table Service
Our company mission is to provide our customers with a memorable experience that combines the elegance of fine dining with nutritious comfort food that ...
Jeonis Wingstop
1085 E Ferry St Buffalo, NY 14211 • $$
PizzaBuffalo
Fast Food
People can eat good pizza at this pizzeria. Every time you come here, you see the cool service. ...
Kalypso Restaurant
12 Winspear Ave Buffalo, New York 14214 • $
JamaicanVeganVegetarianNorth Buffalo
Casual Table Service
Kalypso restaurant is a Jamaican & American Cuisine Restaurant. ...
La Verdad Cafe Smoked House
116 Davey Street Buffalo, NY 14206 • $$
BBQBuffalo
Catering, Casual Table Service
La Verdad Cafe is known in Buffalo and around the globe for their Smoked Brisket and Burnt ends, Gouda Mac & Cheese and their kale Apple Slaw. ...
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LaVerdad Cafe Deli
1194 E Lovejoy St, Buffalo, NY 14206 Buffalo, New York 14206 • $$
BBQAmericanDeli-SandwichesSoul FoodBuffalo
Casual Table Service
Smokehouse, deli and the real deal in home cooking. Try the Mac 'n cheese. La Verdad Cafe is said to be Buffalo’s Best Smoked Bourbon ...
Libby’s Lemonade Stand
East Side Buffalo, New York 14210 • $
South Buffalo
Food Truck / Stand / Cart
Libby's Lemonade Stand in Buffalo, NY is a small business owned by youth entrepreneur. Libby's Lemonade was founded in 2015 by Olivia Brooks, who was 5 ...
Lloyal’s Famous Lasagna with a touch of soul
1122 Elmwood Avenue Buffalo, NY 14222 • $$
ItalianSoul FoodBuffalo
Fast Casual / Counter Service
Lloyal’s Famous Lasagna with a touch of soul is focused on creating unique lasagna dishes but plans to expand into more soul food options. Lasagna is ...
Luxor Steak & Lobster
3199 Main Street Buffalo , NYY 14214 • $$
SteakhouseNorth Buffalo
Casual Table Service, Fine Dining
Luxor Steak & Lobster is a supper club with an upscale feel . We offer Vegan meals as well as desserts . Tomahawk Steaks are among our specialties. ...
Manna @Northland
683 Northland Ave Buffalo, New York 14211 • $$
AmericanSoul FoodBuffalo
Casual Table Service
Manna has food for the soul. We serve daily specials, fried or baked chicken and fish, Vegetarian options, fresh baked sweets, and have real chefs creating ...
Margie’s Soul Food (Broadway Market)
999 Broadway Buffalo, NY 14212 • $$
Soul FoodBuffalo
Fast Casual / Counter Service
Come get your comfort food fix at Margie's Soul Food! When it comes to quality southern comfort, look no further than Margie's Soul Food. Dedicated to ...
Meme’s Place
173 High St Buffalo, New York 14204 • $
AsianInternationalMexicanBuffalo
Casual Table Service
Home of the famous deep fried tacos and steak egg rolls! ...
Mike’s Steakhouse
3355 Bailey Ave Buffalo, NY 14215 • $
SteakhouseAmericanNorth Buffalo
Take Out
The best steak subs in town! ...
Mother Cluckers
2 Old Falls St Niagara Falls, NY 14303 • $
SouthernNiagara County
Food Truck / Stand / Cart
The freshest local ingredients packed into amazing dishes that will light up your taste buds like never before! Peri Peri Chicken!!! If ...
Ms. Goodies
1836 Bailey Ave Buffalo, NY 14211 • $
AmericanSoul FoodBuffalo
Fast Food
Home of the Taste of Buffalo Award Winning "Junkyard Dog" ...
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Munchie Manz
626 East Utica Street Buffalo, New York 14211 • $
AmericanBuffalo
Catering
Provide Quality Food At An Affordable Price And Offer Hand Crafted Accessories To Make Your Own Food As Good As Ours. ...
Nikki’s Chocolates
27 Chandler St Buffalo, New York 14207 • $
North Buffalo
Catering, Take Out
Buffalo Area ...
Nile River @ West Side Bazaar
25 Grant Street Buffalo, NY 14213 • $
AfricanBuffalo
Fast Casual / Counter Service
Nile River Restaurant is a new restaurant in the West Side Bazaar headed by father-son chef duo Akec Aguer and Garang Doar, bringing their native South ...
Pandora’s Sports Bar & Restaurant
2261 Fillmore Ave Buffalo, New York 14202 • $$
AmericanBBQBuffalo FoodBurgersDeli-SandwichesSouthernBuffalo
Casual Table Service
Pandora's Sports Bar $ Restaurant is family owned an operated and one of the best Soul Food Restaurants in the City of Buffalo. In existence since September ...
Park Vue Soul Food Bar and Restaurant
34 South Crossman Ave Buffalo, NY 14211 • $
Soul FoodBuffalo
Catering, Fast Casual / Counter Service
We are a family owned Soul Food Restaurant on the East Side of Buffalo. We are located at 34 S a Crossman Ave off of Genesee. ...
Pattaya Street Food @ West Side Bazaar
25 Grant St Buffalo, NY 14213 • $
AsianBuffalo
Fast Casual / Counter Service
Elizabeth and Soe opened at the Bazaar in 2018. Their menu focuses on quick eats from Southeast Asia including bubble tea, samosas, egg rolls, and more! ...
PAUSA Art House
19 Wadsworth Street, Buffalo, NY, USA Buffalo, New York 14202 • $$
TapasBuffalo
Casual Table Service, Bar
PAUSA art house is an award winning jazz, wine & tapas bar located in the Historic District of Allentown, Buffalo New York. PAUSA presents a wide ...
PhatCatz of WNY, Inc
965 Kensington Ave Buffalo, New York 14215 • $$
Soul FoodAmericanSouthernNorth Buffalo
Casual Table Service
PhatCatz is a locally owned Restaurant serving comfort foods , Southern Cuisine, Southern Fish Fry and much more ...
Pine Hill Halal Market
2286 Genesee St Buffalo, NY 14225 • $
HalalSeafoodSoul FoodCheektowaga and East
Fast Casual / Counter Service
We specialize in Fried Fish and Soul food. At Pine Hill Halal Market we serve Shrimp, Catfish, Fried Chicken, Stuffed Tilapia, and more! We're not ...
Poize Restaurant and Lounge
2081 Niagara Street Buffalo, NY 14207 • $$
AmericanSoul FoodNorth Buffalo
Fast Casual / Counter Service
Poize is WNY's preimer restaurant & lounge. Poize brings a unique elegant & savory twist to traditional American cuisine. ...
Ravelle Culinary Creations, LLC
37 Chandler St Buffalo, New York 14207 • $$
North Buffalo
Catering
Ravelle Culinary Creations, LLC was established by Lauren Gresham (Chef Elle) in Buffalo, NY in the fall of 2012. Chef Elle was trained at the International ...
Shy’s SteakHouse
690 Fillmore Ave Buffalo, New York 14212 • $
AmericanDeli-SandwichesBuffalo
Casual Table Service
Same great sandwiches ...
Sunshine Vegan Eats
893 Jefferson Ave Buffalo, New York 14204 • $$
VeganVegetarianPlant-basedSoul FoodBuffalo
Casual Table Service
Amazingly delicious food right in the heart of Buffalo, New York. We provide healthy options, fresh juices, and the best part is everything is plant based! ...
Sweets Lounge & Restaurant
2 Schreck Ave Buffalo, New York 14215 • $
Buffalo FoodNorth Buffalo
Home of the best WINGS and all food ...
Swings Specialty Wings
2280 Fillmore Ave Buffalo, New York 14214 • $
Buffalo FoodNorth Buffalo
Originating in Buffalo, New York Specialty Wings or Swings is Buffalo 1st Chicken Wings Specialist. Specializing in Chicken Wing Sauces $ Flavored Toppings ...
The Flaming Fish
535 Main St Buffalo, NY 14203 • $$
SeafoodAmericanDeli-SandwichesSoul FoodBuffalo
Fast Casual / Counter Service
When you’re craving fresh seafood, but don’t have the time to sit down at a restaurant and eat, we have an alternative option that you might’ve seen ...
The Flaming Fish – Food Truck
It Moves Buffalo, New York 14202 • $
SeafoodSoul FoodBuffalo
Food Truck / Stand / Cart
When you're craving fresh seafood, but don't have the time to sit down at a restaurant and eat, we have an alternative option that you might've seen driving ...
The Groove Lounge
1210 Broadway St Buffalo, New York 14212 • $
Soul FoodBuffalo
Bar, Casual Table Service
The Groove Lounge is Buffalo, New York's Finest Specialty Restaurant doubling as the Metropolitan Area's Hottest Night Spot / Sports Bar! ...
The Hoagie Stop
220 Allen Street Buffalo, NY 14201 • $
Deli-SandwichesBuffalo
Fast Casual / Counter Service
The Hoagie Stop is the definition of delicious! Founded in 2018, we like to say we are bringing joy to Buffalo, and it’s something we plan to be doing ...
The Traphaus
Buffalo Buffalo, New York 14202 • $
Soul FoodBuffalo
Catering
Simply put, we cater to your cravings! ...
Trice’s Tasty Treats
519 Lasalle Ave Buffalo, New York 14215 • $
BakeryNorth Buffalo
Casual Table Service
We specialize in custom Cakes and Cupcakes,We offer a wide variety of desserts. All of our desserts are baked from scratch and made fresh to order. We ...
Unapologetic Coffee
1375 Main Street Buffalo, NY 14209 • $
Cafe-CoffeeBuffalo
Cafe / Coffee Shop
At Unapologetic Coffee Co. we aim to provide small batch, roasted quality coffee direct to consumers as well as small businesses. Specifically, looking ...
Uplift Nutrition
2815 Delaware Ave Unit M Kenmore, NY 14217 • $
Health FoodNorth Buffalo
Fast Casual / Counter Service
Uplift Nutrition is a Healthy Hangout Spot offering energy refreshers and healthy smoothies. Read Our Article About Their Opening [sm_anypost columns="1" ...
WING KINGS 716
484 Elmwood Ave Buffalo, New York 14222 • $$
AmericanBuffalo FoodBuffalo
Fast Casual / Counter Service
Gourmet chicken wings cooked to perfection, tossed in a plethora of sauces fresh ingredients and seasonings to meet any and all tastebuds.. 30+ flavors ...
WRA Buffalo Wing Spot
426 Hertel Ave Buffalo, NY 14207 • $
AmericanBuffalo FoodNorth Buffalo
Casual Table Service
At WRA Buffalo Wing Spot, we take pride in our wings. Our chicken wings restaurant features some of the finest, freshest products and ingredients around. ...
Yalleys African Restaurant
290 Kenmore Ave Buffalo, NY 14223 • $
AfricanNorth Towns
Casual Table Service
Welcome to Yalleys Restaurant Buffalo NY. Yalleys restaurant is a West African cuisine from a Ghana recipe cooking base. Yalleys serve authentic traditional ...
Zone One Complex
30 East Amherst St Buffalo, NY 14214 • $
AmericanNorth Buffalo
Casual Table Service
Serving wings, Chicken fingers, Pizza and more along with a bar and skating. ...
Did we miss one? Did one of these places close? Send us a note!
This post was originally published in June 2020 and has been updated.