Buffalo’s brunch scene is delicious, inventive & abundant come brunch o’clock. Check out our ultimate guide to brunch in Buffalo Niagara.
by Katie Johnson
Buffalo’s brunch scene is delicious and easy to find
What Is It About Brunch?
For the Founder of @brunchbabe, a popular Buffalo Instagram account, Maddy Darlinge knows all too well the feeling that brunch isn’t just a meal—it’s a lifestyle.
“Brunch? It’s basically the best meal of the day,” laughed Maddy.
The ultimate combo of breakfast and lunch, the 19th century English term, brunch—a combining of the words breakfast and lunch—was first coined in an article published in Hunter’s Weekly called “Brunch: A Plea” as a way to describe a Sunday meal for “Saturday-night carousers”, and to this day still mostly remains the same: a combination of breakfast and lunch foods, often accompanied by some alcoholic drink, served anytime before 2p.m.
A concept that is still thriving in Buffalo and beyond.
“I think it’s one of the best meals because it’s lunch and it’s breakfast and I think there’s so many different ways you can serve it to people . . . even if it’s the classic bacon and eggs, every restaurant, especially in Buffalo, has a different version of it.”
A sampler platter of @brunchbabe’s Instagram B-Lo brunch adventures
Buffalo Brunch Culture
Having eaten at over 400 brunch spots across Western New York, almost 12,000 followers get some of the best local intell from the brunch mecca Instagram account, @buffalobrunch, a.k.a Adrianne Salmon—the Head Bruncher and Founder behind all of the drool worthy food content.
An advocate of promoting local, farm-to-table restaurants, like the brunch menus at Black Sheep, Marble & Rye, The Grange Community Kitchen and West Rose, Adrianne cherishes this simple, weekend tradition she started documenting in 2014 and can see why many other Buffalonians do too.
“Brunch, it’s more laid back than going out to dinner on a Friday or Saturday, or any night of the week, and there’s nothing pretentious about it . . . and as far as a moneymaker for restaurants, if you have a good brunch you’re turning revenue on a Sunday or Saturday, whenever you’re having brunch. It just makes sense from both ends.”
And while Adrianne typically prefers a savory brunch dish, she says Buffalonians can’t resist a good donut.
“You know, I get a lot of likes about donut holes. A box of donuts generally gets like a ton of likes.”
A brunch (or breakfast) this delicious could be yours in the near future at any Original Pancake House location
Pro Tips & Tricks
While there is no wrong way to be brunching, local experts suggest it’s best to enjoy it with a laid back buddy (or two).
“Go grab a best friend or someone that you’re comfortable with, check out your resources, like Welcome 716, look at reviews . . . figure out what kind of flair you’re into—some restaurant styles aren’t for everyone,” advises Maddy.
“Keep it easy, keep it fun, keep it light,” said Adrianne. “I always try to go with three or four people . . . people that aren’t too picky and are willing to open up the horizons to some new foods . . . like, if there’s bone marrow on a menu like I’m getting it!”
105 Must-Try Buffalo Brunch Spots
from the city to the suburbs, here is our MVP list of the best breakfast & brunch spots across Western New York
Buffalo
The Burning Buffalo Bar & Grill
1504 Hertel Ave, Buffalo, NY 14216
Roost
1502 Niagara St, Buffalo, NY 14213
Mac’s On Hertel
1435 Hertel Ave, Buffalo, NY 14216
The 31 Club
31 Johnson Park, Buffalo, NY 14201
Mon Ami Cafe & Restaurant
298 Main St #100, Buffalo, NY 14202
The Terrace at Delaware Park
199 Lincoln Pkwy, Buffalo, NY 14222
Deep South Taco
1707 Hertel Ave, Buffalo, NY 14216 (North Buffalo)
291 Ellicott St, Buffalo, NY 14203 (Downtown)
Chez Ami Restaurant
210 Franklin St, Buffalo, NY 14202
JT’s Restaurant
905 Elmwood Ave, Buffalo, NY 14222
Public Espresso & Coffee
391 Washington St, Buffalo, NY 14203 (Downtown)
2178 Seneca Street Buffalo, NY 14210 (South Buffalo)
Big Ditch
55 E Huron St, Buffalo, NY 14203
Graylynn
537 Main St, Buffalo, NY 14203
Kostas Family Restaurant
1561 Hertel Ave, Buffalo, NY 14216
D-Tour Martini Bar and Kitchen
49 W Chippewa St, Buffalo, NY 14202
BreadHive Bakery & Cafe
402 Connecticut St, Buffalo, NY 14201
Big Mood
423 Elmwood Ave, Buffalo, NY 14222
Remedy House
429 Rhode Island St, Buffalo, NY 14213
The Place
229 Lexington Ave, Buffalo, NY 14222
Mythos
510 Elmwood Ave, Buffalo, NY 14222
Acropolis
708 Elmwood Ave, Buffalo, NY 14222
Towne Restaurant
186 Allen St, Buffalo, NY 14201
Billy Club
228 Allen St, Buffalo, NY 14201
Swan Street Diner
700 Swan St, Buffalo, NY 14210
Black Sheep
367 Connecticut St, Buffalo, NY 14213
The Dapper Goose
491 Amherst St, Buffalo, NY 14207
Marble & Rye
112 Genesee St, Buffalo, NY 14203
Bertha’s Diner
1430 Hertel Ave, Buffalo, NY 14216
Betty’s
370 Virginia St, Buffalo, NY 14201
Patina 250
250 Delaware Ave, Buffalo, NY 14202
Buckminter’s Cat Cafe
577 Niagara St, Buffalo, NY 14201
Wholly Crepe
3292 Main St, Buffalo, NY 14214
Sophia’s Restaurant
749 Military Rd, Buffalo, NY 14216
Eggsperience Vasilis
1526 Main St, Buffalo, NY 14209
Wonder Coffeehouse
323 Ganson St, Buffalo, NY 14203
Cafe Aroma
957 Elmwood Ave, Buffalo, NY 14222
Trattoria Aroma
307 Bryant St, Buffalo, NY 14222
Undergrounds Coffee House
580 South Park Ave, Buffalo, NY 14210
Providence Social
490 Rhode Island St, Buffalo, NY 14213
Daily Planet Coffee
1862 Hertel Ave, Buffalo, NY 14216
Spot Coffee
1406 Hertel Ave, Buffalo, NY 14216
765 Elmwood Ave, Buffalo, NY 14222
225 Delaware Ave, Buffalo, NY 14202
Lake Effect Diner
3165 Main St, Buffalo, NY 14214
Garage Cafe & Lounge
1127 Hertel Ave, Buffalo, NY 14216
J.J’s Cafe
265 Kenmore Ave, Buffalo, NY 14223
Grindhaus
160 Allen St, Buffalo, NY 14201
Jake’s Cafe
250 Delaware Ave, Buffalo, NY 14202
Cafe On The Avenue
1240 Hertel Ave, Buffalo, NY 14216
Allentown Cafe
220 Allen St, Buffalo, NY 14201
Michele’s Cafe
1373 Clinton St, Buffalo, NY 14206
Ashker’s Juice Bar & Cafe
414 Amherst St, Buffalo, NY 14207
69 Delaware Ave, Buffalo, NY 14202
Falley Allen
204 Allen St, Buffalo, NY 14201
Amherst
Jazzboline Restaurant & Bar
5010 Main St, Amherst, NY 14226
The Family Tree Restaurant
4346 Bailey Ave, Amherst, NY 14226
Howling Rooster Restaurant & Bar
529 Englewood Ave, Buffalo, NY 14223
Brick House Tavern & Tap
4120 Maple Rd, Amherst, NY 14226
The Original Pancake House (Amherst)
2075 Niagara Falls Blvd, Amherst, NY 14228
Tom’s Restaurant
3221 Sheridan Dr, Buffalo, NY 14226
Cheektowaga
Olympic Restaurant
4611 Genesee St, Cheektowaga, NY 14225
Tonawanda
Greek To Me
2309 Eggert Rd #9, Tonawanda, NY 14150
Billygan’s Cafe
38 Niagara St, Tonawanda, NY 14150
Paula’s Doughnuts
2319 Sheridan Dr, Tonawanda, NY 14223
Olympic Restaurant
1601 Military Rd, Buffalo, NY 14217
Athena’s Family Restaurant
729 Young St, Tonawanda, NY 14150
Kenmore
Royal Family Restaurant
1320 Sheridan Dr, Kenmore, NY 14217
Nick’s Place
2466 Elmwood Ave, Kenmore, NY 14217
Plaka
2904 Delaware Ave, Kenmore, NY 14217
Spot Coffee
1 Delaware Rd, Kenmore, NY 14217
Eggsperience Vasilis
2878 Delaware Ave, Kenmore, NY 14217
Grand Island
The Viking Diner
1849 Grand Island Blvd, Grand Island, NY 14072
Eggsquisite Eats
1752 Grand Island Blvd, Grand Island, NY 14072
Dick & Jenny’s
1270 Baseline Rd, Grand Island, NY 14072
Niagara Falls & Lewiston
Sunshine Cafe
8649 Buffalo Ave, Niagara Falls, NY 14304
Betty’s Cafe
1715 Pine Ave, Niagara Falls, NY 14301
Spot Coffee (Niagara Falls)
24 Buffalo Ave, Niagara Falls, NY 14303
Gather American Eatery
453 Center St, Lewiston, NY 14092
Parkway Prime
401 Buffalo Ave, Niagara Falls, NY 14303
Red Coach Inn
2 Buffalo Ave, Niagara Falls, NY 14303
Clarence
Mardee’s
9475 Maple St, Clarence Center, NY 14032
Toasted
6000 Goodrich Rd, Clarence Center, NY 14032
Spot Coffee (Clarence)
5205 Transit Rd, Clarence, NY 14221
Fresheez
9560 Main St, Clarence, NY 14031
Paula’s Donuts
8560 Main St, Clarence, NY 14221
Cuppa Culture
10255 Main St, Clarence, NY 14031
Lancaster & Depew
Hillview Restaurant
6135 Transit Rd, Depew, NY 14043
The Olive Tree
5240 Broadway, Lancaster, NY 14086
Zorba’s Texas Hots
5 Lee St, Depew, NY 14043
West Seneca
The Poked Yolk
3100 Transit Rd, West Seneca, NY 14224
Paula’s Donuts
936 Union Rd, West Seneca, NY 14224
Spot Coffee (West Seneca)
1300 Union Rd, Buffalo, NY 14224
Williamsville
Local Grille
8230 Wehrle Drive, Williamsville, NY 14221
This Little Pig
4401 Transit Rd, Williamsville, NY 14221
The Original Pancake House (Williamsville)
5479 Main St, Williamsville, NY 14221
Tavern at Windsor Park
8444 Transit Rd, Williamsville, NY 14221
Spot Coffee (Snyder & Williamsville)
4610 Main St, Snyder, NY 14226
5330 Main St, Williamsville, NY 14221
Break’n Eggs Creperie
5235 Main Street Williamsville, NY 14221
Helen’s Kitchen
4187 Transit Rd, Williamsville, NY 14221
Sto Lat Bar
4475 Transit Rd, Buffalo, NY 14221
Hamburg
Pegasus Restaurant
5748 South Park Ave, Hamburg, NY 14075
Savory’s Family Restaurant
5564 Camp Rd, Hamburg, NY 14075
The Grange Community Kitchen
22 Main St, Hamburg, NY 14075
Spot Coffee (Hamburg)
12 Main St, Hamburg, NY 14075
Ellicottville
West Rose
23 Washington St, Ellicottville, NY 14731
Dina’s
15 Washington St, Ellicottville, NY 14731
Orchard Park
The Poked Yolk
3698 Abbott Rd, Orchard Park, NY 14127
The Byrd House
4190 N Buffalo St, Orchard Park, NY 14127
The Original Pancake House (Orchard Park)
3019 Union Rd, Orchard Park, NY 14127
Spot Coffee (Orchard Park)
6519 E Quaker St, Orchard Park, NY 14127
East Aurora
Elm Street Bakery
72 Elm St, East Aurora, NY 14052
189 Burger
189 Main Street, East Aurora, NY 14052
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