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
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 / Full 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. ...
Brothers Takeout Cafe & Catering
1281 Hertel Ave Buffalo, New York 14216 • $
AmericanSoul FoodSouthernNorth Buffalo
Casual / Full Table Service, Catering
Professional chefs giving you great food with a takeout experience! ...
Buffalo Soul
454 Pearl St Buffalo, New York 14202 • $
SouthernBuffalo
Casual / Full Table Service
Restaurant $ Lounge in Buffalo, NY specializing in scratch made soul food and local Buffalo favorites. Taste the Soul of 716!!! ...
Caribbean Experience
2897 Bailey Ave Buffalo, NY 14215 • $
CaribbeanNorth Buffalo
Fast Casual / Counter Service
Caribbean Flava Inc.
630 10th St Niagara Falls, New York 14301 • $
JamaicanNiagara County
Casual / Full 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 ...
Crazy Cake Bakery
2525 William St Cheektowaga, New York 14206 • $$
BakeryBuffalo
Shetice Williams was born and raised in Buffalo, New York. Her passion for cooking started at the age of 10 when she realized she wanted to make people ...
Dirty Bird Chicken N’ Waffles LLC.
6004 Buffalo Ave Niagara Falls, New York 14304 • $
Soul FoodNiagara County
Casual / Full Table Service
AWARD WINNING Food Truck bringing you a variety of fresh gourmet sandwiches based on Belgian waffles!! ...
Doctor Bird’s Rasta-Rant
3104 Main St Buffalo, NY 14214 • $$
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 / Full 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 ...
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Fast ‘n Tasty
69 Allen St Buffalo, New York 14202 • $$
EthiopianBuffalo
Casual / Full Table Service
We are a restaurant that serves authentic Ethiopian cuisine. All our spices are imported from all over the world to give our dishes flavor that is second ...
Freddy J’s BBQ
195 Grant St Buffalo, New York 14202 • $$
BBQSouthernAmericanBuffalo
Casual / Full 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 ...
Garden Of Eden
68 Grant St Buffalo, New York 14213 • $
VeganVegetarianBuffalo
Casual / Full Table Service
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 ...
IKE & BG’s Rib House
1646 Genesee St Buffalo, New York 14211 • $
AmericanBBQSouthernSoul FoodBuffalo
Casual / Full 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 / Full Table Service
Je Ne Sais Quoi
1673, Hertel Avenue, North Park Buffalo, New York 14216 • $$
Soul FoodAmericanNorth Buffalo
Casual / Full Table Service
Our company mission is to provide our customers with a memorable experience that combines the elegance of fine dining with nutritious comfort food that ...
Jeonis Wingstop
1085 E Ferry St Buffalo, NY 14211 • $$
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 / Full Table Service
Kalypso restaurant is a Jamaican & American Cuisine Restaurant. ...
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LaVerdad Cafe Deli
1194 E Lovejoy St, Buffalo, NY 14206 Buffalo, New York 14206 • $$
BBQAmericanDeli-SandwichesBuffalo
Casual / Full Table Service
Smokehouse, deli and the real deal in home cooking. Try the Mac 'n cheese. La Verdad Cafe is said to be Buffalo’s Best Smoked Bourbon ...
Lee’s Barbecue
1269 Fillmore Ave Buffalo, New York 14211 • $$
BBQBuffalo
Casual / Full Table Service
Lees Barbecue is the best in WNY and has been around almost 40 years. ...
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 ...
Manna @Northland
683 Northland Ave Buffalo, New York 14211 • $$
AmericanSoul FoodBuffalo
Casual / Full Table Service
Manna has food for the soul. We serve daily specials, fried or baked chicken and fish, Vegetarian options, fresh baked sweets, and have real chefs creating ...
Margie’s Soul Food (Broadway Market)
999 Broadway Buffalo, NY 14212 • $$
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 ...
Mike’s Steak Joint
3355 Bailey Ave Buffalo, NY 14215 • $
SteaksAmericanNorth Buffalo
Take Out
The best steak subs in town! ...
Ms. Goodies
1836 Bailey Ave Buffalo, NY 14211 • $
AmericanBuffalo
Fast Food
Home of the Taste of Buffalo Award Winning "Junkyard Dog" ...
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. ...
Myracle’s Restaurant
200 William Street Buffalo, NY 14204 • $$
Soul FoodBuffalo
Fast Casual / Counter Service
Myracle's is your go-to spot for Grandma's home cooking with a twist. Simply. Good. Food. ...
Nikki’s Chocolates
27 Chandler St Buffalo, New York 14207 • $
North Buffalo
Catering, Take Out
Buffalo Area ...
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Park Vue Soul Food Bar and Restaurant
34 South Crossman Ave Buffalo, NY 14211 • $
Soul FoodBuffalo
Catering, Fast Casual / Counter Service
We are a family owned Soul Food Restaurant on the East Side of Buffalo. We are located at 34 S a Crossman Ave off of Genesee. ...
Pattaya Street Food in the West Side Bazaar
25 Grant St Buffalo, NY 14213 • $
AsianBuffalo
Fast Food
Elizabeth and Soe opened at the Bazaar in 2018. Their menu focuses on quick eats from Southeast Asia including bubble tea, samosas, egg rolls, and more! ...
PhatCatz of WNY, Inc
965 Kensington Ave Buffalo, New York 14215 • $$
Soul FoodAmericanSouthernNorth Buffalo
Casual / Full 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 • $
SeafoodSoul 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 • $$
AmericanNorth Buffalo
Fast Casual / Counter Service
Poize is WNY's preimer restaurant & lounge. Poize brings a unique elegant & savory twist to traditional American cuisine. ...
Ravelle Culinary Creations, LLC
37 Chandler St Buffalo, New York 14207 • $$
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 / Full Table Service
Same great sandwiches ...
Sunshine Vegan Eats
893 Jefferson Ave Buffalo, New York 14204 • $$
VeganVegetarianPlant-basedBuffalo
Casual / Full Table Service
Amazingly delicious food right in the heart of Buffalo, New York. We provide healthy options, fresh juices, and the best part is everything is plant based! ...
Swings Specialty Wings
2280 Fillmore Ave Buffalo, New York 14214 • $
Buffalo FoodNorth Buffalo
Originating in Buffalo, New York Specialty Wings or Swings is Buffalo 1st Chicken Wings Specialist. Specializing in Chicken Wing Sauces $ Flavored Toppings ...
The Flaming Fish
535 Main St Buffalo, New York 14203 • $$
SeafoodBuffalo
Casual / Full Table Service, Take Out
The Flaming Fish serves a generous selection of food items so everyone in the family can find something to enjoy, from classic seafood favorites like fried ...
The Flaming Fish – Food Truck
It Moves Buffalo, New York 14202 • $
SeafoodBuffalo
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 Grove Lounge
1210 Broadway St Buffalo, New York 14212 • $
Soul FoodBuffalo
Bar, Casual / Full 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 Oakk Room
1435 Main St. Buffalo, New York 14209 • $$
AmericanSeafoodBuffalo
Casual / Full Table Service
The Oakk Room is a great place to get together with friends, family, and/or colleagues have a nice meal, and enjoy each others company. ...
The Plating Society
1435 Main St. Buffalo, New York 14209 • $$ • $
JamaicanAmericanOther
Pop Up, Catering
Straight from Jamaica, this chef brings the heat. Chef Darian Bryan loves to provide new and exciting experiences for his guests whether at a pop up ...
The Rose Bar and Grille
199 Scott St Buffalo, New York 14204 • $$
AmericanBuffalo FoodBurgersBuffalo
Casual / Full Table Service
Located in the Fairmont Building in Downtown Buffalo, the Rose Bar $ Grille offers a variety of good food $ drinks in a great atmosphere. Whether it's ...
The Traphaus
Buffalo Buffalo, New York 14202 • $
Buffalo
Catering
Simply put, we cater to your cravings! ...
Trice’s Tasty Treats
519 Lasalle Ave Buffalo, New York 14215 • $
BakeryNorth Buffalo
Casual / Full Table Service
We specialize in custom Cakes and Cupcakes,We offer a wide variety of desserts. All of our desserts are baked from scratch and made fresh to order. We ...
WING KINGS 716
484 Elmwood Ave Buffalo, New York 14222 • $$
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 ...
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.
