Dining out in Buffalo is a real treat. Restaurants in the city and nearby suburbs represent the diverse cultural heritage of this region and boast some of the best food in the country.
Here are are some good places to eat near campus:
Anchor Bar
1047 Main Street
Birthplace of the Buffalo chicken wing. Full bar menu, jazz, and a fun décor with memorabilia about the wing phenomenon.
(716) 886-8920
(716) 883-1134 (take-out)
Brodo
765 Elmwood Avenue
Caffé Aroma
957 Elmwood Avenue
Authentic Italian coffee bar; original desserts, artwork, jazz
(716) 884-4470
Casa-di-Pizza
477 Elmwood Avenue (near Hodge Street)
Homemade soup, pasta, barbeque wings/ribs
(716) 883-8200
Cecelia's Ristorante
716 Elmwood Avenue
(716) 883-8066
Cole's
1104 Elmwood Avenue
Lunch, dinner, late-night snacks, Sunday brunch
(716) 886-1449
Dagwood’s
Main St. and Delavan
The closest off campus eatery. Pizza, subs, salads.
ETS (Elmwood Taco and Subs)
925 Elmwood Avenue
(716) 886-4953
Falafel Bar
1009 Elmwood Avenue
Great for vegetarians
Jim's Steakout
938 Elmwood
Famous steak hoagy
(716) 885-2900
J.P. Bullfeathers The Wine Cellar
1010 Elmwood Avenue
Daily lunch, dinner, drink specials. Take out. Late-night menu
(716) 886-1010
Just Pizza
300 Elmwood Avenue
75 varieties of pizza; subs, wings
(716) 883-5650
La Nova Pizzeria
371 West Ferry Street
Great wings, too.
(716) 881-3303 or 800-6LA-NOVA
Pano's Restaurant (Greek)
1081 Elmwood Avenue, between Forest and Bird Avenues
Open 7 a.m.- 1 a.m., breakfast anytime
(716) 886-9081
Spot Coffee
765 Elmwood Avenue
(716) 332-4564
Starbucks
933 Elmwood Avenue
(716) 822-5440
Subway Sandwiches and Salads
1124 Elmwood Avenue
(716) 885-6960
Below are more choices a little farther from campus:
Amy's Place
3234 Main Street
Great prices. Vegan/vegetarian friendly.
(716) 832-6666
Anderson's Frozen Custard
2634 Delaware Avenue
(716) 873-5330
Homemade frozen treats and beef on weck (roast beef with aujus and horseradish on a Kaiser roll topped with caraway seeds and salt)
Colter Bay
561 Delaware Ave
Cozumel Grill and Tequila Bar (Mexican)
153 Elmwood Avenue
Cactus strips, steak, seafood, pasta, vegetarian dishes
Outdoor patio (four levels)
(716) 884-3866
Kosta's Family Restaurant (Greek)
1561 Hertel Avenue
Enclosed patio; specials; wine and cappuccino bars
(716) 838-5225
Mighty Taco
2367 Delaware Avenue (just north of Hertel Avenue)
(716) 871-8670
Romeo's Bakery Café/Juliet's Next to Romeo's Bakery
1292 Hertel Avenue
Homemade Italian breads, pizzas, focaccia sandwiches, salads, antipasto, selection of coffees, wine, desserts
For a more comprehensive guide to downtown restaurants, see The Buffalo Convention and Visitors Bureau. This guide will help you locate the kind of restaurant that’s right for you and your budget. In addition to hours and locations, you will find information on the dining atmosphere, type of cuisine and the average cost of dinner.