There are a ton of reasons not to drink, and if you’re looking for non-alcoholic cocktail options in Buffalo and Western New York, it might seem like daunting task at first. However, there are tons of bars and restaurants serving up delicious booze-free beverages in all kinds of atmospheres from neighborhood bars to craft cocktail lounges, restaurants, and more.
Here’s a list of spots to start your search if you’re on the hunt for a delicious mocktail – some even have full on mocktail menus!
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Ballyhoo Links & Drinks
211 South Park Ave Buffalo, New York 14204 • $$
AmericanDeli-SandwichesBuffalo
Casual / Full Table Service
SOB Says: A Cobblestone District favorite, Ballyhoo is as nice inside as it is homely on the outside. They offer housemade sausages and sides, craft cocktails ...
Breezy Burrito Bar
1000 Elmwood Ave Buffalo, New York 14222 • $$
Tex-MexMexicanBuffalo
Casual / Full Table Service, Take Out
BRINGING BOLD FLAVOR TO TEX-MEX CUISINE The legacy of Breezy Burrito Bar dates back to 2016 where we started as a boutique-style restaurant in Downtown ...
Buffalo Distilling Company
860 Seneca St Buffalo, New York 14210 • $
South Buffalo
Bar
At Buffalo Distilling Company, we take pride in making our spirits with 100% local grains, fruits, and honey sourced from small farms around Western New ...
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Free Street Tavern
1469 Niagara Street, West Village Buffalo, New York 14207 • $$
North Buffalo
Casual / Full Table Service, Bar
Friendly neighborhood place for food and drinks. Step Out says: If you want to go out to watch the Bills, Sabres or any other team play, most corner ...
Fresh Catch Poke & The Galley Lounge at 500 Pearl
500, Pearl Street, Downtown Buffalo, New York 14202 • $$
AsianSeafoodBuffalo
Fast Casual / Counter Service
There are a lot of fast-casual restaurants popping up these days. Our aim is to stand out from the crowd. At Fresh Catch, we believe our poke is more than ...
Hartman’s Distilling Co.
55 Chicago St Buffalo, New York 14204 • $$
AmericanBuffalo
Bar, Casual / Full Table Service
At Hartman's Distilling Company, we're turning back the clock to an age when summer days were long, sunsets were never long enough, and family and friends ...
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Hydraulic Hearth
716 Swan Street Buffalo, New York 14210 • $$
AmericanPizzaVegetarianBuffalo
Casual / Full Table Service
The Hydraulic Hearth Restaurant and Brewery, located in the historic Larkin District, is a happy hour, dinner, and brunch destination. Our menu is focused ...
Jack Rabbit
1010 Elmwood Avenue Buffalo, NY 14222 • $$
New AmericanBuffalo
Casual / Full Table Service, Bar, Take Out
Serving scratch soups, snacks, burgers, Buffalo food, banging rotisserie chicken and cast iron pizza. Look out for live music events too! More ...
Lombardo Ristorante
1198 Hertel Ave Buffalo, New York 14216 • $$$
SteakhouseItalianPizzaSeafood3469North Buffalo
Casual / Full Table Service, Fine Dining
SOB Says: In my mind what sets Ristorante Lombardo on the top of the heap is the total package, the 'dining experience'. Don't get me wrong, the food is ...
MARBLE + RYE
112 Genesee St Buffalo, New York 14203 • $$$
AmericanNew AmericanSeafood3469Buffalo
Casual / Full Table Service
This is quality, 'honest' food served in a pleasant, casual atmosphere. The concise menu covers all the right bases and preparation is unpretentious. The ...
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Mister Sizzle’s
346 Connecticut Street Buffalo, NY 14213 • $$
BurgersBuffalo
Casual / Full Table Service, Bar
Everyone is welcome at Mister Sizzle's. Our casual atmosphere, quick service, and good food makes us the perfect hangout. With ten different types of burgers, ...
Misuta Chow’s
521 Main St Buffalo, New York 14203 • $$
AsianJapanese-SushiBuffalo
Casual / Full Table Service, Bar
MISUTA CHOW'S IS FINALLY HERE $ IT'S EVERYTHING WE HOPED IT WOULD BE - 'I think there's going to be a bunch of 'wow' moments all throughout the place,' ...
Panorama on Seven
95 Main St Buffalo, New York 14203 • $$$$
New AmericanBuffalo
Casual / Full Table Service
Enjoy the best views of Buffalo, Lake Erie and Canalside while serving prohibition style cocktails and perusing a Southern European and local Buffalo ...
Remedy House
429 Rhode Island St Buffalo, New York 14213 • $$
Cafe-CoffeeBuffalo
Cafe / Coffee Shop
Inside, you'll find a hand-painted drink menu with all the beverages you need for a caffeine fix. This shop is serving coffee from Propeller Coffee aka ...
Resurgence Brewing Company
55 Chicago Street Buffalo, New York 14204 • $$
BreweryBeer Bar/HallAmericanBuffalo
Casual / Full Table Service, Bar
Resurgence Brewing Company and Beer Garden brews high-quality craft beer to be enjoyed in our taproom, beer garden or at home. Buffalo has always been ...
Shirt Factory
115 West Center Street Medina, NY 14103 • $
Small PlatesCafe-CoffeeOther
Bar, Cafe / Coffee Shop
Located just off the Four Corners of Medina, NY, the Shirt Factory has been operating as a successful cafe since opening in 2006. In 2018, four Medina ...
The Chocolate Bar
114 Chippewa Buffalo, New York 14202 • $$
New AmericanPizzaSeafoodWine BarBuffalo
Casual / Full Table Service
We have a passion for great food and desserts. Combine our incredible drinks, a sexy hip atmosphere and a trendy location and that's the Chocolate Martini ...
The Grange Community Kitchen
22 Main St Hamburg, New York 14075 • $$
AmericanSouth Towns
Casual / Full Table Service, Fast Casual / Counter Service
SOB Says: Whether you're religious or not, we're willing to bet you'll be shouting on Hallelujah from the rooftops (probably only figuratively) after one ...
Waxlight Bar à Vin
27 Chandler St Buffalo, New York 14207 • $$
New AmericanWine BarNorth Buffalo
Casual / Full Table Service, Bar
Waxlight Bar à Vin is a modern, wine-focused restaurant in the Black Rock neighborhood of Buffalo. We're led by a team of owner-operator sommeliers ...
