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Ultimate Guide to Shopping Local in Buffalo’s West Side

Neighborhood Guides, Shopping

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Written by Step Out Staff

Published on October 22, 2020
Photo courtesy of Burning Books


Looking to shop local on the West Side of Buffalo? We’ve got the guide for you.

From specialty foods to thrifted finds, international wares, plants, home decor, books, baked goods, beauty supplies and much more, the West Side offers a collection of small, locally owned shops like nowhere else in the Western New York area. While you won’t find these all along a concentrated strip, the possibilities for shopping and exploration in the West Side neighborhood are never-ending.

Keep reading for the ultimate guide to local shops in Buffalo’s West Side, plus check out our additional Shop Local Neighborhood Guides for more areas to shop small.

Did we miss one? Did one of these places close? Send us a note!

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Shops/Retail

Asian Boutique @ Downtown Bazaar

617 Main St #200 Buffalo, NY 14203

Buffalo

  • Shops/Retail
  • West Side Shop
  • Curbside Pickup
  • Downtown Bazaar

Owner: Romala Rajendran; originally from Sri Lanka; has owned her own business for 1 year; has been in Buffalo for 10 years. Romala sells a variety of

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Bōtan

202 Rhode Island St #2 Buffalo, New York 14213

Buffalo

  • Shops/Retail
  • West Side Shop

We at bōtan are seasoned florists dedicated to high quality work at an affordable cost. Our formula is simple. We minimize expense by juxtaposing imported

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Shops/Retail

BLACK DOTS

368 Grant St Buffalo, New York 14213

Buffalo

  • Shops/Retail
  • Restaurant / Bar
  • West Side Shop

Independently owned and operated record store & bar in Buffalo, NY specializing in rock, pop, punk, hardcore, metal, indie, soul and much, much more!

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Shops/Retail

Black Monarchy

527 W Utica St Buffalo, New York 14213

Buffalo

  • Shops/Retail
  • West Side Shop

The boutique curates the vividness of cultural clothing and jewelry made of raw authentic materials and authentic fabrics that recreate the conglomerate

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Shops/Retail

Buffalo Art Supply

218 Grant St Buffalo, New York 14213

Buffalo

  • Shops/Retail
  • West Side Shop

A new sustainable art supply shop is opening up on Grant Street in the West Side of Buffalo. Buffalo Art Supply is focused on offering community members

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Shops/Retail

Burning Books

420 Connecticut St Buffalo, New York 14213

Buffalo

  • Shops/Retail
  • Book Store
  • West Side Shop

Radical, independent bookstore in Buffalo, NY. Books and events on activism and politics. Great selection of radical kids and young adult books too!

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Shops/Retail

Butter Block

426 Rhode Island St Buffalo, New York 14213

Buffalo

  • Shops/Retail
  • West Side Shop

A pop-up shop of treats & eats.

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Daddy’s Plants

1250 Niagara St Buffalo, New York 14213

Buffalo

  • Shops/Retail
  • West Side Shop
  • Sells Plants Year-round

Sprouted in 2018, Daddy's Plants is a Buffalo-based outpost for indoor plant lovers of all types. Whether you're a seasoned plant parent or a newbie working

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Shops/Retail

Empire Kicks

281 W Ferry St Buffalo, New York 14213

Buffalo

  • Shops/Retail
  • West Side Shop

Empire Kicks has been the number one store in Western NY to supply its customers with the latest fashion in footwear and apparel. We are also an authorized

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Shops/Retail

Gather and Game

205 Grant St Buffalo, New York 14213

Buffalo

  • Shops/Retail
  • West Side Shop
  • Curbside Pickup

Buffalo's extra friendly and inclusive local game store and game library play space. Coffee, games and fun so you can try before you buy.

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Shops/Retail

Global Villages

242 Grant St Buffalo, New York 14213

Buffalo

  • Shops/Retail
  • West Side Shop
  • Black-Owned Business

From the artisan, right to you!

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Guercio and Sons

250 Grant St Buffalo, New York 14213

Buffalo

  • Shops/Retail
  • Grocery
  • Food & Drink
  • West Side Shop

Specialty grocery store worth the visit.

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Gysma’s African Style @ Westside Bazaar

25 Grant St Buffalo, New York 14213

Buffalo

  • Shops/Retail
  • West Side Shop
  • Curbside Pickup

Gysma's African Style offers you:- ->Handmade arts and crafts including Wooden Boat, Giraffe, Elephant, Deer, Buffalo, Tiger, Lion ->Shea Butter,

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Beauty Services

I AM MAGICK

216 Grant St Buffalo, New York 14213

Buffalo

  • Beauty Services
  • Personal Care
  • Hair Salon
  • Barbershop
  • Spa
  • West Side Shop

I AM MAGICK is an eclectic ritual tool space offering crystals, smoke wands, tarot decks, and a basic apothecary featuring herbs, elixirs, hydrosols, and

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Shops/Retail
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Julienne Boutique @ West Side Bazaar

25 Grant St Buffalo, New York 14213

Buffalo

  • Shops/Retail
  • West Side Shop
  • Curbside Pickup

Owner: Julienne Nyiranjishi; originally from Rwanda About Julienne Boutique: Julienne sells a variety of products from all over Africa. Many of the goods

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Macrame by Nadeen @ West Side Bazaar

25 Grant St Buffalo, New York 14213

Buffalo

  • Shops/Retail
  • West Side Shop
  • Curbside Pickup
  • West Side Bazaar

Owner: Nadeen Yousef; originally from Iraq About Macrame by Nadeen: Nadeen hand makes all of her own macrame art, wall hangings, plant hangers and jewelry.

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Mighty Fine Fashions

257 Niagara St Buffalo, New York 14201

Buffalo

  • Shops/Retail
  • West Side Shop

We carry a wide variety of apparel and accessories. Nike, Adidas, Timberlands, Coats, Hats, Gloves, Watches, cologne, perfume, watches, sunglasses.

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Shops/Retail

Mineo and Sapio Retail Store

410 Connecticut St Buffalo, New York 14213

Buffalo

  • Shops/Retail
  • West Side Shop
  • Curbside Pickup

Family, tradition, and a deep passion for our products remain at the core of our business, as we proudly continue the practices established in by John

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Shops/Retail
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Moonlady Arts and Crafts @ West Side Bazaar

25 Grant St Buffalo, New York 14213

Buffalo

  • Shops/Retail
  • West Side Shop
  • Curbside Pickup
  • West Side Bazaar

Ma Theint sells arts and crafts from her country such as gem paintings, lacquerware, traditional puppets, and Burmese musical instruments. She also sells

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Shops/Retail

Paloma Exchange

363 Grant St Buffalo, New York 14213

Buffalo

  • Shops/Retail
  • Apparel
  • Apparel
  • Thrift / Second Hand
  • West Side Shop
  • Curbside Pickup

As passionate lovers of all things secondhand, we started selling our finds on instagram in early 2019. As the word spread and our fellow Buffalonians

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Shops/Retail

Petrichor

44 Brayton St Buffalo, New York 14213

Buffalo

  • Shops/Retail
  • West Side Shop

Petrichor Flora is a full service floral and gift boutique in Buffalo, NY, with a genuine commitment to beautifying your life with high-quality flowers,

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Priceless Home Decor LLC

118 Grant St Buffalo, New York 14213

Buffalo

  • Shops/Retail
  • West Side Shop

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Russ’s Bait Shop

1226 Niagara St Buffalo, New York 14213

Buffalo

  • Shops/Retail
  • West Side Shop

Russ's bait has been in buisness for over 50 years we sell everything u need from worms to fishing poles to nys fishing license open 7 days a week we also

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Shops/Retail

Rust Belt Books

415 Grant St. Buffalo, New York 14213

Buffalo

  • Shops/Retail
  • Book Store
  • West Side Shop

At Rust Belt Books, we're committed to offering quality products, unparalleled service and the most competitive prices in town. Great service begins with

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Shops/Retail

Salam and Beauty Supply Store

282 Grant St Buffalo, New York 14213

Buffalo

  • Shops/Retail
  • West Side Shop

Salam & Beauty Supply Store is a Woman's Greatest Asset

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San Bor Sports Inc

116 Grant St Buffalo, New York 14213

Buffalo

  • Shops/Retail
  • West Side Shop

Sporting goods, footwear, custom printing.

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Stitch Buffalo

1215 Niagara St Buffalo, New York 14213

Buffalo

  • Shops/Retail
  • West Side Shop
  • Curbside Pickup

Are you looking for a one-of-a-kind gift? Everything in our shop is creative and handmade. A feast for the eyes, our beautiful boutique is located at 1215

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Shops/Retail

The Serendipity Thrift Shoppe

1 Symphony Cir Buffalo, New York 14201

Buffalo

  • Shops/Retail
  • Apparel
  • Thrift / Second Hand
  • West Side Shop

Started in October of 2008, the Serendipity Shoppe is the place to look in Buffalo for fine collectables and other treasures. Located inside First Presbyterian

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Shops/Retail

Touch of Paris Salon

901 Niagara St Buffalo, New York 14213

Buffalo

  • Shops/Retail
  • West Side Shop

Touch of Paris offers many services to meet every clients needs ! Hair care and education is always priority.

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Home & Garden

Urban Roots

428 Rhode Island St Buffalo, New York 14213

Buffalo

  • Home & Garden
  • Shops/Retail
  • Garden Center / Greenhouse
  • West Side Shop
  • Sells Plants Year-round

Urban Roots is the place to purchase plants - flowers, natives, trees, shrubs, edibles and GIFTS - at a location you can drive or walk to in a few minutes.

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Restaurant / Bar
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West Side Bazaar and International Kitchen

25 Grant St Buffalo, New York 14213

Buffalo

  • Restaurant / Bar
  • Shops/Retail
  • Apparel
  • Gifts
  • Misc
  • West Side Shop

West side bazaar is a place with multiple restaurants where you can find anything from Coffee $ tea to tradditional Thai and Japanese cuisine. Come check

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Shops/Retail

Wildroot

1250 Niagara St Buffalo, New York 14213

Buffalo

  • Shops/Retail
  • West Side Shop

Contemporary floral designs for daily delivery and events in Buffalo, NY and the surrounding area. Providing high-end client experiences and designing

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Shops/Retail
Temporarily Closed

Zigma Naturals @ West Side Bazaar

25 Grant St Buffalo, New York 14213

Buffalo

  • Shops/Retail
  • West Side Shop
  • Curbside Pickup
  • West Side Bazaar

Owners: Raine & Jerry Manuel; originally from Burma; have owned their own business for 8 months About Zigma Naturals: Raine and Jerry carry

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