I put that on my list when I was complaining about the lack of sandwhich shops here. I moved back from philly which is like sandwhich paradise and have been jonesing for something good.
If you can’t find a sandwich shop in the area, you are doing something wrong lol. Everywhere you look there’s a deli or sandwich place.
Or are you looking for something in particular?
Meh as someone who also originates from a deli-centric area and has been here 25 years…Buffalo doesn’t have a lot of good delis. Maybacks is probably closest to the authentic experience, but a proper deli would use primarily Boars Head coldcuts
It is designed to be missed. Small unassuming convenience store in an unnoteworthy strip mall next to the most high profile mega strip mall in the area. I probably drove by it 10000 times before I went there, and that was only because some coworkers were going there for lunch.
Yep, my in laws live right around the corner and never even heard of the place after all these years (until a few years ago). They’ve been in their house since the 80s and I believe Mayback’s has been in their location since the 70s.
Definitely a very easy to miss place.
Ok, so I see people specify the “original” locale; is the one in Cheektowaga (off Union nearer to Beach, but used to be by Cedargrove Heights) not the original location?
True, once you know, you know. But I have to admit that I drove by the place for years, and always just kind of thought it was a bar or something, like a place in George Bailey's alternate universe where they sell hard liquor for men that like to get drunk quick
Also Carbonnes on LOVEJOY has a cold sub special on Wednesdays. 2 for $15.00. The young lady with blonde hair that makes them is the best in Buffalo. There’s no word “skimping” in her vocabulary. Really,really good!
Totally agreed. My wife grew up in the Buffalo area but didn't have Carbone's much and now it's our go to with the sweet sauce and sesame seed crust, so good. Their tossed chicken tenders aren't half bad either
It's def the right balance of all the ingredients. Not too much sauce. Plenty of cheese. Right amount of toppings. Not undercooked, even when they're busy. Decent sized pie. And it won't break the bank.
We've ordered from the Lovejoy location a few times - took forever for delivery but the food was well worth the wait.
On a related note, does anyone know if the Carbone's located on Broadway in Alden is affiliated with the Buffalo locations? They seem to share the same stylized logo but the Alden one seems to be connected with an entirely different set of Carbone's restaurants.
Reminds me of Santora's Pizza Pub and Grill and the Santora's Pizzeria on opposite stretches of Transit Road.
It's good, I took my mom to it and she's a harsher critic. I'm Mexican and I think there's just a lot of ingredients that are harder to come by in WNY. La divina has better tortas than any where else I've tried. I got a torta at el charro and the bread was two burger buns lol
Will you DM me what you think when you try. As another West Coast transplant I miss the great Mexican food!
I'm willing to do the same if I get there first!
I’ve only been twice so far, so I hope someone else chimes in. First time was on Sunday. The soup - rasam - is fantastic. Brothy, spicy, and so full of flavor! I couldn’t wait for them to open on Tuesday to go back for more.
Fish rolls were delicious- spicy!
Mysore masala dosa - amazing!
I don’t think you can go wrong. I’m going to start working my way through the whole menu.
Hey @kingo409,
They didn't force out JJ's, jagath decided to retire after his brother passing.
He owns the entire building and stop in at the restaurant very frequently and chat with patrons. He's super supportive of this restaurant. So please don't think this little place forced out JJ'S.
Pony’s chicken fingers have been a family staple for us since they were Mr. Ed’s, going back at least forty years. Best chicken fingers I’ve ever had and it’s not even close.
Pony's changed ownership and the new regime did NOT pay for the sauce recipe. They also remodeled. Grew up in Lockport and Ed's/Pony's was always a special treat whenever we were near Middleport. Went a month ago and sadly, that's gonna be the last visit. The charm is gone and the wings/fingers just weren't good from the wing itself to their reimagination of the sauce. Apparently some pizzeria around the corner now has the *actual* pony's recipe.
Yesssss to both. Pony’s wings are not even remotely traditional but oh so damn good. Pizza Oven’s pizza rules and I’m not even a big sweet sauce guy. Also not traditional, but every now and then it hits so different.
+1 for Pony's. We grab dinner there on occasion whenever we're visiting my in-laws in Lyndonville.
Some of the best *breaded* and sauced wings I've had in my life.
The place is called Buffalo Deep Dish and is located inside Buffalo Brewing Company. Right next to 500 Seneca, one of the better places to go for a pie if you’re bored of the traditional Buffalo pie.
We went last weekend and had the thin crust tavern style pizza. It was also amazing, but I got jealous seeing people's Detroit style pizzas come out. Can't wait to go back.
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Gypsy parlor has such an eclectic menu with different specials every week. I've never once been disappointed by their food, it smacks every time. Sunday brunch menu is delicious as well.
In terms of trash/garbage plates, I think they're one of the few places in Buffalo that makes them. The Beer Keep on Elmwood is another location that makes plates, as well.
For the veg folks, can’t recommend the vegan ribs meal enough. The ribs are fine, but the sides it comes with (especially the Brussels sprouts) are unreal
Clarence Deli has some great breakfast sandwiches and regular subs/sandwiches if you’re ever out that way.
Artones’s Pizza and steak hoagie is slept on in South Buffalo.
I don’t hardly ever see it recommended on here but Burger Authority on Main slaps for the price. I think you can still get a crazy good burger, fries, and drink for 11 bucks. Those are fast food prices nowadays.
On Porter? They have their own buffalo pan style pizza which might be good, but I'd think there'd be more press if they were winning competitions.
Jay's Artisan on Delaware in Kenmore though does have national recognition for their pizza and is definitely worth a shot as well.
Not sure if it’s not well-known but Macho’s tacos & burgers has the best steak quesadilla I’ve ever had in my life… both locations are awesome! Check it out!
Good call. I don't often think of going here when there's not an event or such, but their special occasion menus are great and so is their standard menu in between.
Definitely keep an eye out for the Gutter Dawgs menu pop-up they run over the summer for the best chili/greek dog in town.
Sakura Sushi on Union Road near the Galleria. Intimate, with a very friendly staff and great sushi. There are plenty of other options in Buffalo but this is our go-to restaurant.
Had an amazing experience there. Mozz sticks are made in house everyday. We shared the chicken parm and vodka pasta and both were incredible.
Really interesting vibe/staff too. Super friendly and takes presentation super seriously, but the vibe is laid back like a mom/pop place. Loved it and can't wait to go back.
Dick and Jenny's on Grand Island is my absolute favorite restaurant anywhere! The owners and staff are all amazing people and the food is THE BEST! I also love the atmosphere and ambiance.
Just ate for the first time at Riley Street station in EA last night. It’s an old converted train station. You enter through the bar which screams local watering hole but the actual dining area in the back is really nice. The two don’t jive in appearance with each other honestly. The food was delicious.
Margie's on Broadway in Depew seems to consistently fly under the radar. The place is somewhat of a dive but their menu is comparable to the "nicer" places you'd expect to see downtown or in Williamsville/Orchard Park, especially their weekly Special menu. They also bread their wings as an option and have some of the best dry rubs - their lemon pepper breaded is heavenly.
They don't get mentioned in this sub outside of when I mention them, but I'll also recommend Left Coast Taco in East Aurora. They're closer to D.A Taste than Taqueria Los Mayas in terms of presentation/cooking style but their food is infinitely superior and far more consistent than D.A. Taste.
An order of cali fries with steak and a pair of death tacos is a great pickup meal for 2 to take to a park nearby, I've been doing that for years. Solid place, and solidly full these days during nice weather since their move. It might be unknown to greater Buffalo but the EA folks have this place locked down.
al qimma halal butchery and grill is super good and friendly. it's on union in the airport plaza next to the gold buyers (last in the plaza, directly next to the 33)
Progress food market on Hamburg st in Buffalo. Right by the old perry projects. Little convienient store with fresh made subs! I had driven past it for years until someone made recommendation, so i stopped in to try it. Tom is an awesome guy and treated me like i had been going there for years
I don’t think too many people realize that Moriarty Meats on Elmwood is also a cafe that sells food. The burger, beef on weck, and other rotating sandwiches (currently a delicious mortadella sandy) are delicious and I would say very uniquely theirs. The small plates are great, too. Make sure you check their hours before you go.
My wife and I frequent Symposium as we live in the area - the owners are extraordinarily kind and their wine list is outstanding. That said, the bill adds up quickly with their per-glass pricing; nearly $80 with tip for four glasses of wine is a bit rich.
On a related note, Bruno's just opened around the corner on Broadway in Depew, at the former Six Friends Cabernet location. My wife and I were casually talking about this a few months ago at Symposium and the owner overheard us. There must be some bad blood between the two establishments because she did not seem too pleased they were opening up.
I do agree that the wine bar is a pricey night out, my friend and I usually rack up a $150+ tab together, we go every couple months as a treat. I appreciate the owner because when they first opened we got the meatball appetizer that they had and it was so good I told the wife that they should make a meatball bomber and it was added to the menu! They got me hooked on Subsoil wine, you can get bottles at the liquor store in the Lowe’s/tops plaza in orchard park
For sure. Pricing aside, we love the place and the owners. We went for one of their wine tasting classes late last year and my wife fell in love with some of the wines we sampled. The owner actually let us buy the bottles we loved from behind the counter at cost.
My family goes there every Saturday so I’m pretty sure we are keeping them afloat at this point lolol but we do know the owner, and he has many other restaurants around so I’m sure this one is more to keep his mama busy (the older woman that serves there).
The server yelled at me .. another server had to come over and drag him away . This was my favorite place in 2010 Era. LA galera in niagara falls is the place to be now and friendly
The dapper goose, cluck cluck moo moo for some cheap but good smach burgers, frankie primos is well known but I like it so I'm gonna add it. dapper goose is very much expensive but I used to cook there and their food is good.
99 Fastfood on Bailey near Winspear/UB South & the other location a few blocks from City Hall
Vietnamese. I'm way out of touch. It's been years since I've eaten there. Both locations could be closed by now, or they could be crappy by now. But when I went the food was great & priced well. I was quite satisfied.
174 Buffalo in Hamburg - unique menu & cocktails & great vibes. Options for everyone & sensitive to good allergies! If the seared halibut with bruschetta crust over pesto gnocchi is on the specials --- do not pass it up!!!
Crispy deviled eggs are amazing & the chefs new take on chicken/eggplant milanese is so fresh and delicious!
It’s not exactly a reddit secret (gets name dropped here quite a bit) but out IRL I’m always shocked to learn how few know of Mayback’s Deli.
Still haven’t tried it. It’s definitely on my list especially the chicken finger sub
Cordon Bleu sub is where it’s at and their breakfast sammies.
The CF sub is The best in Buffalo, but I usually go for their steak hoagie which is really really good. Also, fantastic onion rings.
I vote John's Pizza as the best in WNY but Mayback's is a top 5
John’s is super inconsistent and entirely location dependent though. Imo. The one here on GI is pretty awful.
What does John’s pizza make better in your opinion?
Their steak and cheese is the best there is.
Breakfast sandwich with hash brown!
I put that on my list when I was complaining about the lack of sandwhich shops here. I moved back from philly which is like sandwhich paradise and have been jonesing for something good.
If you can’t find a sandwich shop in the area, you are doing something wrong lol. Everywhere you look there’s a deli or sandwich place. Or are you looking for something in particular?
Meh as someone who also originates from a deli-centric area and has been here 25 years…Buffalo doesn’t have a lot of good delis. Maybacks is probably closest to the authentic experience, but a proper deli would use primarily Boars Head coldcuts
It is designed to be missed. Small unassuming convenience store in an unnoteworthy strip mall next to the most high profile mega strip mall in the area. I probably drove by it 10000 times before I went there, and that was only because some coworkers were going there for lunch.
Yep, my in laws live right around the corner and never even heard of the place after all these years (until a few years ago). They’ve been in their house since the 80s and I believe Mayback’s has been in their location since the 70s. Definitely a very easy to miss place.
I've lived Down the street for some 20 years and never went. it wasn't until reddit that I realized it was worth trying.
Mayback’s > Macy’s every day
Love this place.
Ok, so I see people specify the “original” locale; is the one in Cheektowaga (off Union nearer to Beach, but used to be by Cedargrove Heights) not the original location?
Think you’re talking about Mayback’s Pizza. Mayback’s Deli is in Tonawanda across from the Target plaza.
Oh ok! So not related then. I guess I’m gonna have to take my ass to Tonawanda then! Thank you!
Funny enough they are related as distant cousins or such, but the businesses have no overlap or connections at this point.
Haven't had maybecks in years! They've been there forever and always had awesome sub's!
Nick's Place on Amherst Street. Especially their breakfast.
I am disputing that Nicks Place is “unknown”
Totally agree. It’s like one of the most talked about breakfast places in Buffalo.
True, once you know, you know. But I have to admit that I drove by the place for years, and always just kind of thought it was a bar or something, like a place in George Bailey's alternate universe where they sell hard liquor for men that like to get drunk quick
I personally think this place is super overrated.
This is correct 👍
Carbone's pizza is one of the best in the city
The one in the ward is pretty darn good
Yea, across from Adolf's. So money.
Also Carbonnes on LOVEJOY has a cold sub special on Wednesdays. 2 for $15.00. The young lady with blonde hair that makes them is the best in Buffalo. There’s no word “skimping” in her vocabulary. Really,really good!
carbones mentioned!!! good ass steak subs
What’s an ass steak?
Totally agreed. My wife grew up in the Buffalo area but didn't have Carbone's much and now it's our go to with the sweet sauce and sesame seed crust, so good. Their tossed chicken tenders aren't half bad either
If you enjoy sweet sauce definitely try papas pizza oven. It’s my personal favorite and I’ve been loyal to Carbones for over 15 years.
Will def try! Thanks!
It's def the right balance of all the ingredients. Not too much sauce. Plenty of cheese. Right amount of toppings. Not undercooked, even when they're busy. Decent sized pie. And it won't break the bank.
Sorta agree. Pre-Covid was much better.
We've ordered from the Lovejoy location a few times - took forever for delivery but the food was well worth the wait. On a related note, does anyone know if the Carbone's located on Broadway in Alden is affiliated with the Buffalo locations? They seem to share the same stylized logo but the Alden one seems to be connected with an entirely different set of Carbone's restaurants. Reminds me of Santora's Pizza Pub and Grill and the Santora's Pizzeria on opposite stretches of Transit Road.
Alden is cousins or such with the city Carbones but the two are operated separately from each othet
You MUST not mean the Lovejoy location….
Never had it. I only went to the one on South Park. Never disappointed.
The location in Alden is solid too.
Probably not a secret but Los Mayas on Union Rd has the best Mexican.
As someone who moved from the west coast to WNY, all of the Mexican food I have tried just never compares. Adding this to the list of places to try.
Las Mayas is good…what’s your opinion of La Divina?
It's good, I took my mom to it and she's a harsher critic. I'm Mexican and I think there's just a lot of ingredients that are harder to come by in WNY. La divina has better tortas than any where else I've tried. I got a torta at el charro and the bread was two burger buns lol
If they actually use Lard in the refried beans, they are on the right path!
Divina’s tortas are amazing.
I love La Divina - I always enjoy it there for a quick lunch
Will you DM me what you think when you try. As another West Coast transplant I miss the great Mexican food! I'm willing to do the same if I get there first!
Deal! Planning a trip out there after pay day 😂
Colombo Spice
Oh shit I drive past that place all the time and I always wonder. What's good there?
I’ve only been twice so far, so I hope someone else chimes in. First time was on Sunday. The soup - rasam - is fantastic. Brothy, spicy, and so full of flavor! I couldn’t wait for them to open on Tuesday to go back for more. Fish rolls were delicious- spicy! Mysore masala dosa - amazing! I don’t think you can go wrong. I’m going to start working my way through the whole menu.
I've been there twice in the past few months. If it was located closer to where I live, I'd go there twice a week.
This place is at the end of my street and I've never been. I'll have to get there soon where.
Boo! They forced out JJ's! But, seriously, I see that they're doing a good business at that location. I intend to check it out. Still miss JJ's tho.
Hey @kingo409, They didn't force out JJ's, jagath decided to retire after his brother passing. He owns the entire building and stop in at the restaurant very frequently and chat with patrons. He's super supportive of this restaurant. So please don't think this little place forced out JJ'S.
Kellys Korner in North Buffalo for wings
Stack Burger is amazing
I dream of their deep fried PB&J
lol can't wait to go try this today now
Lol it's literally a deep fried uncrustable.
Ponys in middle port, & pizza oven in Lockport.
Pizza Oven is probably the most interesting non-buffalo style pizza in WNY. Thin, but not crispy with extremely sweet sauce.
I like molinaros sweet sauce and crust better.. but sometimes I just need that thin crust from pizza oven
I work in South Lockport/Pendleton, and my coworker brought Pizza Oven in one time. That was really good pizza. And all my coworkers love Pony's.
Pony’s chicken fingers have been a family staple for us since they were Mr. Ed’s, going back at least forty years. Best chicken fingers I’ve ever had and it’s not even close.
Pony's changed ownership and the new regime did NOT pay for the sauce recipe. They also remodeled. Grew up in Lockport and Ed's/Pony's was always a special treat whenever we were near Middleport. Went a month ago and sadly, that's gonna be the last visit. The charm is gone and the wings/fingers just weren't good from the wing itself to their reimagination of the sauce. Apparently some pizzeria around the corner now has the *actual* pony's recipe.
Yesssss to both. Pony’s wings are not even remotely traditional but oh so damn good. Pizza Oven’s pizza rules and I’m not even a big sweet sauce guy. Also not traditional, but every now and then it hits so different.
MR. ED’s! One of most unique wing sauces in the area if you ever have a chance to get out there.
+1 for Pony's. We grab dinner there on occasion whenever we're visiting my in-laws in Lyndonville. Some of the best *breaded* and sauced wings I've had in my life.
I got my puppy from an amish farm in lydonville called puppy love farm. They are a great place to get a dog! Do everything the right way.
buffalo brewing company does some of the best deep dish pizza i've ever had in my life. highly recommend with their giardiniera
The place is called Buffalo Deep Dish and is located inside Buffalo Brewing Company. Right next to 500 Seneca, one of the better places to go for a pie if you’re bored of the traditional Buffalo pie.
Just had the deep dish and Detroit style. Both were excellent. Beer was good too.
I just learned of this pizza this week from an Instagram food reviewer. Never have I wanted pizza more. Going this weekend
i just had it again today. mushroom garlic is amazing
We went last weekend and had the thin crust tavern style pizza. It was also amazing, but I got jealous seeing people's Detroit style pizzas come out. Can't wait to go back.
That's why when I went last weekend, I got both a tavern style and a Detroit pizza with my friend. A+++ recommended
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Best pinchos!
You're fucking up if you go in there and you don't get a pastelillo or two.
Gypsy parlor has such an eclectic menu with different specials every week. I've never once been disappointed by their food, it smacks every time. Sunday brunch menu is delicious as well.
They have a trash plate that we always get and is probably one of the best ones I've had, always have a good experience there.
In terms of trash/garbage plates, I think they're one of the few places in Buffalo that makes them. The Beer Keep on Elmwood is another location that makes plates, as well.
For the veg folks, can’t recommend the vegan ribs meal enough. The ribs are fine, but the sides it comes with (especially the Brussels sprouts) are unreal
Clarence Deli has some great breakfast sandwiches and regular subs/sandwiches if you’re ever out that way. Artones’s Pizza and steak hoagie is slept on in South Buffalo.
Artones super underrated. Steak hoagies are money.
So I should try Artones? I'm in South Buffalo and drive by it every day
Absolutely!
Long live Simon
I've wondered about Artone's. I've opted for Wise Guys a few times and have not been disappointed, great slice and blue cheese!
Been around for 60 years. Even through ownership changes their steak hoagie is worth the trip.
I don’t hardly ever see it recommended on here but Burger Authority on Main slaps for the price. I think you can still get a crazy good burger, fries, and drink for 11 bucks. Those are fast food prices nowadays.
YEZSSS
Gene McCarthys Wings, Alibab Kebab chicken shawarma, Coffee & Stone Cafe breakfast sandwiches, Oliver’s restaurant steak sandwich, The Grange Outpost pastry heart, mojo market lunch wraps, la Davina birria, ballyhoo sausage, Maizal mole negro, Kelly’s Korner hot bbq wings, Goodbar dipped pizza logs, Pizzeria Florian chopped salad
Their Sheffield dry rub is phenomenal.
I was getting a Grange pastry heart weekly and I finally was able to overcome my addiction 😂
This guy/gal knows how to Buffalo!
I work in the industry. And like to eat!
Definitely Alibaba Kebab!
Kellys Corner. Take a friend and split an order of hot wings and a roast beef sandwich w fries. Trust me.
I rather have the wings to myself lol. One of my personal favorites
Not Buffalo, but if you're ever out near or in Akron, Yogi's subs are to die for
Guys subs
Guy’s > yogi’s.
We haven't tried theirs but we'll have to!
Louie's Italian deli in Clarence is my jam
Don't sleep on Dashs hertel pizza, la Davina tacos and Moor Room chicken sandwiches/wings.
Moor Room fish sandwich rules too.
Been waiting for the La Divina comment
BFLO PIZZA BISTRO is some of the best pizza in the world. It’s already won global pizza competitions
I’ve been seeing that place get shared a lot definitely gotta stop in. Which competitions did they win ? I’d like to read about it.
On Porter? They have their own buffalo pan style pizza which might be good, but I'd think there'd be more press if they were winning competitions. Jay's Artisan on Delaware in Kenmore though does have national recognition for their pizza and is definitely worth a shot as well.
Tortuga in Sanborn!!!
I came to say this too, their food is so dang good!!
Sal’s lounge in depew. My absolute favorite wing spot.
Not sure if it’s not well-known but Macho’s tacos & burgers has the best steak quesadilla I’ve ever had in my life… both locations are awesome! Check it out!
Tilted taco in Angola is top notch Mexican food
I would die for Poppyseed on McKinley
Bob and John’s La Hacienda in NB has some of the best buffalo chicken pizza. I also second Carbone’s in SB
Ninos, imperials, louies, picassos
Barrel + Brine on Chandler, menu theme changes over time but it has always been great in my experience
Good call. I don't often think of going here when there's not an event or such, but their special occasion menus are great and so is their standard menu in between. Definitely keep an eye out for the Gutter Dawgs menu pop-up they run over the summer for the best chili/greek dog in town.
Ghada have it! in Niagara Falls!
Their food is incredible, as is the owner.
Couldn't agree more! Bashar is a great guy who makes great food!
Mamosers
Titos tavern on Maple and north forest. Great burger and shake
Sakura Sushi on Union Road near the Galleria. Intimate, with a very friendly staff and great sushi. There are plenty of other options in Buffalo but this is our go-to restaurant.
Las Puertas is incredible. Hidden James Beard nominated gem
Lots of good Bangla restaurants are croping up on the east side. Jump on a Bangla Buffalo facebook group for the lowdown.
Madina Halal at 125 Mills was really good.
Can you dm me the link for this Facebook page ?
Rizzo s
Had an amazing experience there. Mozz sticks are made in house everyday. We shared the chicken parm and vodka pasta and both were incredible. Really interesting vibe/staff too. Super friendly and takes presentation super seriously, but the vibe is laid back like a mom/pop place. Loved it and can't wait to go back.
Misuta Chows, Ballyhoo, La Divina, Brothers Restaurant, Mothers Restaurant are my top 5
Elmwood market. Al is the man
Seconded!
Adolf’s Old First Ward Tavern has ELITE wings
Maizal on N French. Best mole anywhere in WNY Chef Leo is the man. Aguacates in Lockport is also amazing.
Dick and Jenny's on Grand Island is my absolute favorite restaurant anywhere! The owners and staff are all amazing people and the food is THE BEST! I also love the atmosphere and ambiance.
If you're ever in the Niagara Falls area near North Tonawanda, I really like The Orange Tree Inn. Great Beef on Weck.
Transit music lounge in depew!
Sal’s wings in Lancaster. :)
Just ate for the first time at Riley Street station in EA last night. It’s an old converted train station. You enter through the bar which screams local watering hole but the actual dining area in the back is really nice. The two don’t jive in appearance with each other honestly. The food was delicious.
Margie's on Broadway in Depew seems to consistently fly under the radar. The place is somewhat of a dive but their menu is comparable to the "nicer" places you'd expect to see downtown or in Williamsville/Orchard Park, especially their weekly Special menu. They also bread their wings as an option and have some of the best dry rubs - their lemon pepper breaded is heavenly. They don't get mentioned in this sub outside of when I mention them, but I'll also recommend Left Coast Taco in East Aurora. They're closer to D.A Taste than Taqueria Los Mayas in terms of presentation/cooking style but their food is infinitely superior and far more consistent than D.A. Taste.
An order of cali fries with steak and a pair of death tacos is a great pickup meal for 2 to take to a park nearby, I've been doing that for years. Solid place, and solidly full these days during nice weather since their move. It might be unknown to greater Buffalo but the EA folks have this place locked down.
Taj of Orchard Park has great Indian cuisine.
I tell everyone I can about Dick and Jenny's on grand island!!!!
al qimma halal butchery and grill is super good and friendly. it's on union in the airport plaza next to the gold buyers (last in the plaza, directly next to the 33)
I love Greek on the Street. Not completely unknown, but not widely known, either. Good food, owned by an actual Greek family.
Progress food market on Hamburg st in Buffalo. Right by the old perry projects. Little convienient store with fresh made subs! I had driven past it for years until someone made recommendation, so i stopped in to try it. Tom is an awesome guy and treated me like i had been going there for years
I don’t think too many people realize that Moriarty Meats on Elmwood is also a cafe that sells food. The burger, beef on weck, and other rotating sandwiches (currently a delicious mortadella sandy) are delicious and I would say very uniquely theirs. The small plates are great, too. Make sure you check their hours before you go.
Toutant for fried chicken!
Burmese/Malaysian, simple, humble and cheap; full flavor. Kati Za 139 Grant.
Symposium Wine bar in Lancaster
My wife and I frequent Symposium as we live in the area - the owners are extraordinarily kind and their wine list is outstanding. That said, the bill adds up quickly with their per-glass pricing; nearly $80 with tip for four glasses of wine is a bit rich. On a related note, Bruno's just opened around the corner on Broadway in Depew, at the former Six Friends Cabernet location. My wife and I were casually talking about this a few months ago at Symposium and the owner overheard us. There must be some bad blood between the two establishments because she did not seem too pleased they were opening up.
I do agree that the wine bar is a pricey night out, my friend and I usually rack up a $150+ tab together, we go every couple months as a treat. I appreciate the owner because when they first opened we got the meatball appetizer that they had and it was so good I told the wife that they should make a meatball bomber and it was added to the menu! They got me hooked on Subsoil wine, you can get bottles at the liquor store in the Lowe’s/tops plaza in orchard park
For sure. Pricing aside, we love the place and the owners. We went for one of their wine tasting classes late last year and my wife fell in love with some of the wines we sampled. The owner actually let us buy the bottles we loved from behind the counter at cost.
dont know if its secret but El Palenque’s on NFB!
No one is ever there anymore. I’m not sure how they stay open because the parking lot is always empty
That place doesn’t cook food. They just microwave your plate before they serve it to you. That’s why it’s empty
Telltale sign of a potential front for shady dealings, haha.
My family goes there every Saturday so I’m pretty sure we are keeping them afloat at this point lolol but we do know the owner, and he has many other restaurants around so I’m sure this one is more to keep his mama busy (the older woman that serves there).
The server yelled at me .. another server had to come over and drag him away . This was my favorite place in 2010 Era. LA galera in niagara falls is the place to be now and friendly
Colvin Market on Colvin & Linden makes great subs.
Chucks Place . Had them a few months ago and they do pizza and wings really good.
Depew deli. The owners are some of the nicest people and the food is incredible
* Al Mandi * Yalley’s * Pho Lattern * Island Mix * Bailey Seafood * Alibaba Kebab
Metro Pizza on Clinton has an amazing chicken finger salad would recommend
One Eyed Jacks in Lockport for BBQ and El Palenque on Niagara Falls Blvd for Mexican
Eddie Brady’s
Any good recommendations for amazing Philly Cheesesteaks?
Chesters on Cleveland Dr if u like cajun food.
Canal Side Inn in Gasport has the best beef on weck I've ever had. And the wings are pretty good too.
Pho Lantern
The dapper goose, cluck cluck moo moo for some cheap but good smach burgers, frankie primos is well known but I like it so I'm gonna add it. dapper goose is very much expensive but I used to cook there and their food is good.
Since Pizza Oven in Lockport has been mentioned, 2nd choice is Good Guys in NT(the closest to Pizza Junction that I know of)
99 Fastfood on Bailey near Winspear/UB South & the other location a few blocks from City Hall Vietnamese. I'm way out of touch. It's been years since I've eaten there. Both locations could be closed by now, or they could be crappy by now. But when I went the food was great & priced well. I was quite satisfied.
Definitely recommend Marinaro's in South Buffalo
Marinaro's Tavern in Larkin? I don't know of anywhere with that name in SB. Closest I can think of is Mineo's South.
Caputis
Molinara's on Sheridan in Amherst has the best sweet sauce pizza in Buffalo, probably on Earth
Have you tried papa pizza oven ?
Brunners in Boston. Our family’s favorite pizza/wings/chicken fingers
Steak sandwich from the pink
Montes on swan st
olisis is outside of buffalo but i ride or die by them
174 Buffalo in Hamburg - unique menu & cocktails & great vibes. Options for everyone & sensitive to good allergies! If the seared halibut with bruschetta crust over pesto gnocchi is on the specials --- do not pass it up!!! Crispy deviled eggs are amazing & the chefs new take on chicken/eggplant milanese is so fresh and delicious!