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Hipster Buffalo
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1. Amy's Place
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 832-6666
Categories:
Diners,
Vegetarian
Neighbourhood: Main Street
Hands down, my favorite place in the Buffalo area to take people for brunch, especially out-of-towners who think it's all chain restaurants and strip malls. There's really nothing better than a spot that combines old-school diner coffee with an…More »
2. 223 Allen St
Buffalo, NY 14201
(716) 884-4338
Categories:
Dive Bars,
American (Traditional)
Neighbourhood: Allentown
Full disclosure: my brother DJs a monthly event here, so my experiences have been mostly shaped by his soundtrack and his buddies, all local 20somethings who come here for the cheap booze, the pool tables, the friendly bartenders and the chicken…More »
3. Essex Pub
This bar is a geographical oddity: whether you live on the Westside, on Elmwood or in Allentown, it's magically "just around the corner" from it all, tucked away on Rhode Island in a residential 'hood with plenty of parking.
Inside, the crowd and the…More »
4. Cafe 59
Buffalo, NY 14202
(716) 883-1880
Categories:
Breakfast & Brunch,
Cafes,
Health Markets
Neighbourhood: Main Street
This place is Allentown's creative HQ, friendly to laptop workers and community groups alike.
A nice array of coffees and teas, a list of gluten-free and vegan specials, bread pudding and muffins made daily in-house, and a preponderance of…More »
5. Spot Coffee
Buffalo, NY 14222
(716) 332-4564
Category:
Coffee & Tea
Neighbourhood: Elmwood Village
This Spot location is probably my favorite in the Buffalo area. It has the same spacious vibe, lengthy coffee menu, mouthwatering-looking desserts, friendly baristas, and Barbies on the restroom doors as the rest. But this one is the hub of Elmwood…More »
6. Five Points Bakery
Buffalo, NY 14213
(716) 884-8888
Categories:
Bakeries,
Coffee & Tea,
Internet Cafes
Neighbourhood: Westside
Despite its location on the border of the Westside, this place is anything but ghetto. It's more like a tiny slice of indie bakery heaven, and I love that it's a block from my apartment.
This place is famed for its cinnamon rolls, and for good reason.…More »
7. Rick's Cycle Shop
Folks say that Rick's is a place for snobs, and they're right, but I went in a while back and one of the guys won me over by taking me downstairs to look at their collection of English bicycles. I was floored. So many gorgeous machines, all under…More »
8. Merge
Buffalo, NY 14202
(716) 842-0600
Categories:
American (New),
Vegan,
Vegetarian
Neighbourhood: Allentown
Fun food, great presentation, a staff that really cares, and a solo bassist strumming away on a Wednesday night. (Plus, blue algae shots! What?) This place is an awesome addition to Buffalo's healthy dining scene.
9. Rust Belt Books
"Lignin, the stuff that prevents all trees from adopting the weeping habit, is a polymer made up of unites that are closely related to vanillin. When made into paper and stored for years, it breaks down and smells good. Which is how divine providence…More »
10. Elmwood-Bidwell Farmers Market
This farmer's market rocks! In the summertime, it's always packed with shoppers, from Elmwood hipsters to young parents and suburban moms. And they even take food stamps! Way to go, Buffalo.
There are so many great farms with beautiful produce, and…More »
11. Blue Monk
Buffalo, NY 14222
(716) 882-6665
Categories:
American (New),
Gastropubs
Neighbourhood: Elmwood Village
An awesome beer bar that's become a victim of its own success. The Blue Monk is THE go-to recommend for serious beer drinkers in Buffalo, but the irony is, if you go during regular evening hours, you can't really chat up the bartenders about what's…More »
12. Spiral Scratch Records
Buffalo, NY 14222
(716) 882-3200
Categories:
Vinyl Records,
Music & DVDs
Neighbourhood: Elmwood Village
This tiny little record store near Elmwood & Bryant has a big personality. Cool posters, interesting music-themed gear (i.e. those upcycled ashtrays made from Elvis records) and quirky touches (a mannequin peering out from between the racks) abound…More »
13. Record Theatre
Record Theatre's one of the best things about this gritty strip of Main Street. It has a big ol' personality to match its giant size, and it's crammed with cool stuff. Obviously, it has a huge selection of records of all genres, from underground…More »
14. GO Bike Buffalo
Every city needs an organization and space like Buffalo Blue Bike.
Here, you can learn not only to fix your bike, but be empowered to build your own. Folks donate used bikes and parts, and volunteers help you construct your own Frankenbike for…More »
15. Shoe Fly
Last time I rolled up to Lexington Co-op with a shoe-loving friend while doing errands, I almost lost her to Shoefly next door. I'm a sucker for goat cheese and local kale; she loves OMG shoes. Both places have the same local Elmwood vibe. Their…More »
16. Chez Ann Salon In The City
On the recommendation of Wendy B, I made an appointment this week with Chez Ann, located directly across from the Purple Monkey and Delaware Spot Coffee downtown, in the same plaza as Starbucks. The day before, I received a cosmic message about it.
…More »
17. Sweetness 7 Café
Buffalo, NY 14213
(716) 883-1738
Categories:
Coffee & Tea,
Breakfast & Brunch,
Cafes
Neighbourhood: Westside
When it comes to breakfast, there are so many great choices in Buffalo. The wet shoes at Amy's Place, the cinnamon buns & coffee at Five Points ... but by a hair, Sweetness_7 on Grant wins overall in my mind. They've got everything covered: beautiful…More »
18. Karpeles Museum
Buffalo, NY 14201
(716) 885-4139
Category:
Museums
Neighbourhoods: Westside, D'Youville/Allentown
Oh, you know, just one of about a billion cool Buffalo gems.
I've been here for two events now: the Queen City Market, and the Buffalo Small Press Book Fair. And for an indie craft fair venue, you could do much worse than the Karpeles. (Especially…More »
19. Fawn & Fox Salon
While the conventional wisdom is that you can't do cool, creative cuts with long-ish hair, Amy at Fawn & Fox just gave me a shaggy new spring 'do that I've never quite rocked before. While we laughed and chatted about everything from gluten-free…More »
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Pleasant Surprises (15)Don't let the looks fool ya. You're in for a treat at these unassuming places! |
Hamburg Bites (3)We came, we saw, we ate our way around Hamburg, NY. Here's what we tried! |
Comfort Food (15)It may not be good for your bod, but it's good for your soul :) |
No gluten? No probem! (2)Where to take your gluten-free homies. |
Good for Groups (54)Bring the whole fam damily! Or work group, or birthday party. (You might still wanna make a reservation, though.) |
Calgon, Take Me Away (29)So good, you'll forget the outside world exists. |
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Yelping SinceJuly 2006
Things I LoveAsian food, bakeries, books, my boyfriend, chai, chocolate, cooking, the desert, diners, my dog, exploring, kimchi, live music, long drives, mountains, old people, reading, snuggles, writing, YELP
Find Me Ina coffeeshop, looking for an outlet and free wi-fi
When I'm Not Yelping...I'm thinking about fun parties to throw for my beloved B-lo Yelpers.
Why You Should Read My ReviewsI'm the Buffalo community manager for Yelp. It's my job to know what's what!
My Second Favourite Website The Last Great Book I ReadPatti Smith's "Just Kids"
My Favourite MovieAlmost Famous, Big Night
My Last Meal On EarthDuxbury oysters, Blue Monk poutine, homemade kimchi, and lots of chocolate
Don't Tell Anyone Else But......I ate the last cookie.
Most Recent DiscoveryLarkinville! So much coolness in store for this little Buffalo 'hood that could.
Current CrushMy boyfriend. I know, gross.