Meredith DeLuca talks about the beef on weck sandwich Buffalo loves while highlighting some of the best in the 716.
First of all, the beef on weck is the quintessential sandwich of Buffalo Niagara. Even more, beef on weck has been filling Buffalonians bellies a lot longer than wings have. To begin with, chicken wings were invented in 1964 while the beef on weck is believed to have been introduced to the 716 in the 1800s. Legend has it that a German immigrant brought the recipe for the salty kummelweck rolls all the way from the old country. A pub owner divided the roll in two, threw on some horseradish, added a little au jus and the rest is history. Afterwards, the pub owner sold this salty buffalo sandwich to his patrons in hopes of selling more beer to quench their heightened thirst.
The 716 happily shares wings with the world, however the beef on weck is something we hold sacred. It’s by far Western New York’s best-kept edible secret and more people need an introduction. Below are pics of our six favorite beef on wecks in the 716 and where to find them.
Charlie the Butcher, probably the most famous, has been hand-carving their beef for over three generations and you can taste their attention to detail in this classic sandwich.
The Place offers their beef on weck at almost any time and is particularly nice
Anderson’s beef on weck calls for ice cream for dessert and is really an all-around classic take.
Parkside Meadow doesn’t skimp on the beef.
SoHo Buffalo has bison beef on weck. You have to love the fact that they used Bison on a historically Buffalo sandwich.
Creekview beef on weck is truly made more delicious by their perfect fries.
It’s amazing how each restaurant’s take on the classic sandwich is just slightly different; while the ingredients stay the same, no two beef on wecks taste exactly alike. That’s why it’s important to try more than just one variety of beef on weck to determine your favorite. So get your week in check and try these six beef on wecks, probably the most Buffalo sandwich!