Buffalo Guidebook
Breakfast/Brunch
Sophia's Restaurant
715 Military RdThey have the BEST Bloody Mary's!
Betty's
370 Virginia StA local favorite for weekend Brunch.
This is very close to the Airbnb.
Greek restaurant with a large menu that expands beyond breakfast. Great food for a reasonable price. Very busy on the weekends in the morning.
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Kostas
1561 Hertel AveThis is very close to the Airbnb.
Greek restaurant with a large menu that expands beyond breakfast. Great food for a reasonable price. Very busy on the weekends in the morning.
Campfire Grill is a camping inspired restaurant. It's not the type of breakfast you'd eat on the daily (or maybe you would), but to us its a special treat.
We love their homemade hot cakes and griddle toast logs.
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Campfire Grill
3003 Walden AveCampfire Grill is a camping inspired restaurant. It's not the type of breakfast you'd eat on the daily (or maybe you would), but to us its a special treat.
We love their homemade hot cakes and griddle toast logs.
Feeling Fancy
Left Bank has been around for over 30 years and has cozy/ intimate dining vibes with FANTASTIC food. We highly recommend this restaurant -you honestly can't go wrong with dining here.
Reservations are required.
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The Left Bank
511 Rhode Island StLeft Bank has been around for over 30 years and has cozy/ intimate dining vibes with FANTASTIC food. We highly recommend this restaurant -you honestly can't go wrong with dining here.
Reservations are required.
Hutch's is knowns for an American take on the French Bistro. We're personally blown away with their steak selection.
Reservations required.
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Hutch's
1375 Delaware AveHutch's is knowns for an American take on the French Bistro. We're personally blown away with their steak selection.
Reservations required.
For all you wine lovers - Bacchus has a lengthy wine list! We enjoy the menu/ atmosphere. Plus they provide complementary valet service and have a cute hidden outdoor seating area during the summer months.
Reservations recommended.
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Bacchus Wine Bar & Restaurant
56 W Chippewa StFor all you wine lovers - Bacchus has a lengthy wine list! We enjoy the menu/ atmosphere. Plus they provide complementary valet service and have a cute hidden outdoor seating area during the summer months.
Reservations recommended.
Casual Dining
Really chill atmosphere with a great beer selection - if you like sour beer, try the Minkey Doodle. They have some games to play such as skee-ball.
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Thin Man Brewery at Chandler Street
166 Chandler StReally chill atmosphere with a great beer selection - if you like sour beer, try the Minkey Doodle. They have some games to play such as skee-ball.
If you're craving a burger, visit Allen Burger Venture. They are known for gourmet burgers, craft beers, and a rustic-chic vibe.
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Allen Burger Venture
175 Allen StIf you're craving a burger, visit Allen Burger Venture. They are known for gourmet burgers, craft beers, and a rustic-chic vibe.
Frankie Primo's
51 W Chippewa StYummy pizza & pasta with a great atmosphere
Kuni's
226 Lexington Ave10/10 for sushi & traditional Japanese cuisine!
Known for brick-oven pizza's, craft beers, and specialty cocktails. We really enjoy the outdoor atmosphere where you can play cornhole or just hang out.
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Hydraulic Hearth
716 Swan StKnown for brick-oven pizza's, craft beers, and specialty cocktails. We really enjoy the outdoor atmosphere where you can play cornhole or just hang out.
Nearby pub with Wings & Beef on Weck that won't disappoint
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Wellington Pub
1541 Hertel AveNearby pub with Wings & Beef on Weck that won't disappoint
It's a little bit of a drive (about 20 minutes), but this tavern has hands down the best Wings and Beef on Weck.
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Bar-Bill North
8326 Main StIt's a little bit of a drive (about 20 minutes), but this tavern has hands down the best Wings and Beef on Weck.
Elmos Bar & Resaurant
2349 Millersport HighwayAmong the best Wings in Buffalo!
Urban nook with seasonal New American eats & clever cocktails, plus Sunday brunch & outdoor seating.
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The Dapper Goose
491 Amherst StUrban nook with seasonal New American eats & clever cocktails, plus Sunday brunch & outdoor seating.
Rooftop Bars
You can see Lake Erie from the rooftop & there is a wonderful view of the city.
We found it confusing how to get up to the rooftop from the elevator, so just ask someone who works there.
Patrick's Rooftop
500 Pearl StreetYou can see Lake Erie from the rooftop & there is a wonderful view of the city.
We found it confusing how to get up to the rooftop from the elevator, so just ask someone who works there.
At night this turns into a club, but during the day its a cool hangout with Brunch, Dinner, and Happy-Hour specials.
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Soho Buffalo, NY
64 W Chippewa StAt night this turns into a club, but during the day its a cool hangout with Brunch, Dinner, and Happy-Hour specials.
Cool views of the city with a large fire pit on the rooftop.
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Curtiss Hotel
210 Franklin StCool views of the city with a large fire pit on the rooftop.
Quick Bites
We are obsessed with their poke bowls.
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Fresh Catch Poke and The Galley Lounge
305 Franklin StWe are obsessed with their poke bowls.
These aren't aren't traditional Mexican-like tacos. They source fresh/local ingredients with unique and delicious options.
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lloyd Taco Factory
1503 Hertel AveThese aren't aren't traditional Mexican-like tacos. They source fresh/local ingredients with unique and delicious options.
A classic deli featuring award-winning, specialty sandwiches, homemade soups, salads and healthy wraps.
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Joe's Deli
1322 Hertel AveA classic deli featuring award-winning, specialty sandwiches, homemade soups, salads and healthy wraps.
Sightseeing
This is literally around the corner from us - you can walk here in about 5 minutes.
National Historic Landmark, was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright and built between 1903 and 1905.
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Frank Lloyd Wright's Martin House
125 Jewett PkwyThis is literally around the corner from us - you can walk here in about 5 minutes.
National Historic Landmark, was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright and built between 1903 and 1905.
Great place for for a walk or picnic. You can also rent a "FLOATmingo" paddle boat.
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Hoyt Lake
199 Lincoln PkwyGreat place for for a walk or picnic. You can also rent a "FLOATmingo" paddle boat.
Gorgeous place for walking/photos while the cherry blossoms are in full bloom - in the Spring (April/May)
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Japanese Garden
1 Museum CtGorgeous place for walking/photos while the cherry blossoms are in full bloom - in the Spring (April/May)
Canalside is at the heart of downtown Buffalo's waterfront revitalization.
Dine. Workout. Concert. Skate. Revel. Chill.
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Canalside
LLoyd StreetCanalside is at the heart of downtown Buffalo's waterfront revitalization.
Dine. Workout. Concert. Skate. Revel. Chill.
Experience a natural wonder of the world, pristine hiking trails and scenic terrain.
Cave of the winds & Maid of the mist are two extra cool ways to experience the falls close up.
If we're being honest, Canada has a better panoramic view of the falls, but either way you will be in awe.
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Niagara Falls
Experience a natural wonder of the world, pristine hiking trails and scenic terrain.
Cave of the winds & Maid of the mist are two extra cool ways to experience the falls close up.
If we're being honest, Canada has a better panoramic view of the falls, but either way you will be in awe.
They have a lot to do here and host a lot of events. You can see Buffalo's old grain silos, they have Buffalo's only Ferris Wheel, a ropes course, zip-lining, a slide, kayaking. RiverWorks also has food & drinks!
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Buffalo RiverWorks
359 Ganson StThey have a lot to do here and host a lot of events. You can see Buffalo's old grain silos, they have Buffalo's only Ferris Wheel, a ropes course, zip-lining, a slide, kayaking. RiverWorks also has food & drinks!
Walk. Run. Bike. Boat. Picnic. Relax.
The Outer Harbor hosts events and festivals as well as free summer fitness classes, kayak and bicycle rentals.
At the Outer Harbor, your options for adventure are wide open or you can just relax and take in spectacular waterfront sunsets.
Check out their website for the details.
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Buffalo Outer Harbor
225 Fuhrmann BoulevardWalk. Run. Bike. Boat. Picnic. Relax.
The Outer Harbor hosts events and festivals as well as free summer fitness classes, kayak and bicycle rentals.
At the Outer Harbor, your options for adventure are wide open or you can just relax and take in spectacular waterfront sunsets.
Check out their website for the details.
There is a literally a flame under a small waterfall. If the flame is out, be sure it bring a lighter to light it back up.
Almost all Buffalo locals have trekked to the nearby Eternal Flame Falls, once a private Western New York spot and now a bona fide tourist destination—just ask the travel channel.
DO NOT hike in the Spring or Winter months as it gets muddy and icy.
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Eternal Flame Falls
Eternal Flame Hiking TrailThere is a literally a flame under a small waterfall. If the flame is out, be sure it bring a lighter to light it back up.
Almost all Buffalo locals have trekked to the nearby Eternal Flame Falls, once a private Western New York spot and now a bona fide tourist destination—just ask the travel channel.
DO NOT hike in the Spring or Winter months as it gets muddy and icy.
We try to hike this at least once a year because its so pretty. You will see the Niagara Gorge & Whirlpool Rapids close up and you will probably even see people our on the Whirlpool Jet Boat tour.
There are A LOT of stairs, but we see people of all ages hiking this "easy" trail.
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Trailhead Niagara Gorge Hiking Trail
We try to hike this at least once a year because its so pretty. You will see the Niagara Gorge & Whirlpool Rapids close up and you will probably even see people our on the Whirlpool Jet Boat tour.
There are A LOT of stairs, but we see people of all ages hiking this "easy" trail.
You can catch Broadway musicals and special events here. We are simply in awe with the gorgeous architecture and character of this place.
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Shea's Buffalo Theatre
646 Main StYou can catch Broadway musicals and special events here. We are simply in awe with the gorgeous architecture and character of this place.
Shopping
Tons of local shops & restaurants can be found on Elmwood
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Elmwood Village
893 Elmwood AveTons of local shops & restaurants can be found on Elmwood
Walden Galleria
1 Walden Galleria