Alex's Buffalo guidebook

Alexandra
Alex's Buffalo guidebook

Food scene

Upscale with great cocktails and wine list. Indoor and outdoor seating.
43 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hutch's
1375 Delaware Ave
43 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Upscale with great cocktails and wine list. Indoor and outdoor seating.
Great happy hour and brunch Saturday and Sunday. Nice wine list and patio.
20 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
JT’s Restaurant
905 Elmwood Ave
20 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Great happy hour and brunch Saturday and Sunday. Nice wine list and patio.
Walkable ice cream and cookie shop.
Cookies & Cream On Elmwood
929 Elmwood Avenue
Walkable ice cream and cookie shop.
Local coffee shop with breakfast and lunch options.
58 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tipico Coffee
58 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Local coffee shop with breakfast and lunch options.
Extensive beer menu and food options. Open later at night for a younger crowd.
20 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Forty Thieves
727 Elmwood Ave
20 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Extensive beer menu and food options. Open later at night for a younger crowd.
Authentic sushi and saki.
64 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Kuni's
226 Lexington Ave
64 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Authentic sushi and saki.
Neighborhood bar with a patio.
25 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Place
229 Lexington Ave
25 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Neighborhood bar with a patio.
Smaller grocery store with pre-made food items as well as natural and organic grocery selections. Outdoor seating available as well.
89 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lexington Cooperative Market
807 Elmwood Ave
89 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Smaller grocery store with pre-made food items as well as natural and organic grocery selections. Outdoor seating available as well.
Fresh pressed juices, smoothies and other healthy breakfast/snacks.
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Squeeze Juicery
770 Elmwood Ave
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fresh pressed juices, smoothies and other healthy breakfast/snacks.
Starbucks is less than a 5 minute walk.
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Starbucks
933 Elmwood Ave
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Starbucks is less than a 5 minute walk.
Where the Buffalo chicken wing originated! Less than a 7 minute drive.
100 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Anchor Bar
1047 Main St
100 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Where the Buffalo chicken wing originated! Less than a 7 minute drive.
Great pizza, salads, appetizers, subs and pasta. Great for takeout!
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Gino's NY Pizzeria Elmwood
1009 Elmwood Ave
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Great pizza, salads, appetizers, subs and pasta. Great for takeout!
Buffalo's premier Venue for year round Dining, Music, Events, Weddings & Social Gatherings. Well known for having Buffalo's best patio, with panoramic views of Hoyt Lake, Delaware Park, Buffalo History Museum, Albright Knox Art Gallery and incredible sunsets. Guests will feel comfortable stopping in after a walk in the park, or dressed to impress. Our menu and atmosphere are designed to be both approachable and upscale, with a focus on appealing to the entire community. The Terrace is famous for our Sunday Jazz Brunch and other live music events.
25 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Terrace at Delaware Park
199 Lincoln Pkwy
25 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Buffalo's premier Venue for year round Dining, Music, Events, Weddings & Social Gatherings. Well known for having Buffalo's best patio, with panoramic views of Hoyt Lake, Delaware Park, Buffalo History Museum, Albright Knox Art Gallery and incredible sunsets. Guests will feel comfortable stopping in after a walk in the park, or dressed to impress. Our menu and atmosphere are designed to be both approachable and upscale, with a focus on appealing to the entire community. The Terrace is famous for our Sunday Jazz Brunch and other live music events.
Amazing 'pinsas', salads, pasta and wine.
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Daniela
387 Forest Ave
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Amazing 'pinsas', salads, pasta and wine.

Sightseeing

The Burchfield Penney Art Center features the largest collection of works by Burchfield. Within the intertwined galleries of the museum, you will find an ever-changing display of his paintings and sketches, a re-creation of his studio, the Charles E. Burchfield Rotunda (specifically designed to highlight his seasonal works), and even references to Burchfield in the building's architecture.
93 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Burchfield Penney Art Center
1300 Elmwood Ave
93 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Burchfield Penney Art Center features the largest collection of works by Burchfield. Within the intertwined galleries of the museum, you will find an ever-changing display of his paintings and sketches, a re-creation of his studio, the Charles E. Burchfield Rotunda (specifically designed to highlight his seasonal works), and even references to Burchfield in the building's architecture.
Open, grassy area suitable for picnics or throwing the ball around. Bidwell Farmer's Market every Saturday in the summer months from 8am-1pm.
21 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bidwell Parkway
Bidwell Parkway
21 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Open, grassy area suitable for picnics or throwing the ball around. Bidwell Farmer's Market every Saturday in the summer months from 8am-1pm.
View beautiful Niagara Falls and enjoy Niagara on the Lake, wineries and restaurants. Get an up close view of The Falls on The Maid of the Mist or Cave of the Winds.
1604 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Niagara Falls
1604 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
View beautiful Niagara Falls and enjoy Niagara on the Lake, wineries and restaurants. Get an up close view of The Falls on The Maid of the Mist or Cave of the Winds.
Home of Buffalo's minor league baseball team, The Bisons! Also host to The Wing Festival and some summer concerts.
18 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Estadio Sahlen
18 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Home of Buffalo's minor league baseball team, The Bisons! Also host to The Wing Festival and some summer concerts.
Home of Buffalo's NHL team-The Sabres and lacrosse team-The Bandits, major concert venue located downtown.
90 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
KeyBank Center
1 Seymour H Knox III Plaza
90 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Home of Buffalo's NHL team-The Sabres and lacrosse team-The Bandits, major concert venue located downtown.
Waterfront neighborhood in downtown Buffalo. Enjoy lunch or dinner right on the water, outdoor summer concerts, free summer workout classes or view the naval ships! Close to Key Bank Center and Sahlen Field.
282 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Canalside
LLoyd Street
282 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Waterfront neighborhood in downtown Buffalo. Enjoy lunch or dinner right on the water, outdoor summer concerts, free summer workout classes or view the naval ships! Close to Key Bank Center and Sahlen Field.
Home of The Buffalo Bills and concert venue!
109 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
New Era Field
1 Bills Dr
109 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Home of The Buffalo Bills and concert venue!
In addition to our Fine Art Collection, the Albright-Knox also cares for and manages our Digital Assets Collection, Library Collection, and Museum Archives and Special Collections.
245 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Albright-Knox Art Gallery
1285 Elmwood Ave
245 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
In addition to our Fine Art Collection, the Albright-Knox also cares for and manages our Digital Assets Collection, Library Collection, and Museum Archives and Special Collections.
Buffalo is home to many of Frank Lloyd Wright's stunning works of architecture!
154 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Frank Lloyd Wright's Martin House Complex
125 Jewett Pkwy
154 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Buffalo is home to many of Frank Lloyd Wright's stunning works of architecture!
The Guaranty Building, formerly called the Prudential Building, is an early skyscraper in Buffalo, New York. It was designed by Louis Sullivan and Dankmar Adler and completed in 1896. The building has been declared a National Historic Landmark and is located within the Joseph Ellicott Historic District.
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Guaranty Building
140 Pearl St
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Guaranty Building, formerly called the Prudential Building, is an early skyscraper in Buffalo, New York. It was designed by Louis Sullivan and Dankmar Adler and completed in 1896. The building has been declared a National Historic Landmark and is located within the Joseph Ellicott Historic District.
A beautiful park and lake with numerous events and activities. Outdoor workout classes, restaurants, a playground, boat rentals, and outdoor plays including Shakespeare in the park.
39 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hoyt Lake
199 Lincoln Pkwy
39 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
A beautiful park and lake with numerous events and activities. Outdoor workout classes, restaurants, a playground, boat rentals, and outdoor plays including Shakespeare in the park.
The Peace Bridge is less than a 10 minute drive away.
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Puente de la Paz
1 Peace Bridge
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Peace Bridge is less than a 10 minute drive away.
The 1890s Beaux-Arts building was named for the R.G. Dun Company, which later became Dun & Bradstreet. The triangular shape is reminiscent of NYC’s famous Flatiron Building.
Dun Building
The 1890s Beaux-Arts building was named for the R.G. Dun Company, which later became Dun & Bradstreet. The triangular shape is reminiscent of NYC’s famous Flatiron Building.
Yet another notable downtown architectural landmark. The lovely 1849 structure was designed by Richard Upjohn, designer of NYC’s iconic Trinity Church, gravesite of Alexander Hamilton. Upjohn considered St. Paul’s as his finest work. The National Historic Landmark houses an active Episcopal congregation
St. Paul's Episcopal Cathedral
139 Pearl St
Yet another notable downtown architectural landmark. The lovely 1849 structure was designed by Richard Upjohn, designer of NYC’s iconic Trinity Church, gravesite of Alexander Hamilton. Upjohn considered St. Paul’s as his finest work. The National Historic Landmark houses an active Episcopal congregation
The circa-1880s structure was at the time of opening the country’s largest office building. With a stunningly tiled, skylit central atrium, the Ellicott Square is a downtown landmark that’s still fulfilling its original purpose.
Ellicott Square Building
The circa-1880s structure was at the time of opening the country’s largest office building. With a stunningly tiled, skylit central atrium, the Ellicott Square is a downtown landmark that’s still fulfilling its original purpose.
Regarded as the circa-1880s masterwork of iconic architect H.H. Richardson and a must-see cultural tourism destination. Adjacent to the AKG Art Gallery in the Elmwood Ave cultural district, the imposing Romanesque structure — designed as a more enlightened mental health institution — recently reopened as an upscale hotel after a $100+ million renovation.
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Richardson Olmsted Campus
444 Forest Ave
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Regarded as the circa-1880s masterwork of iconic architect H.H. Richardson and a must-see cultural tourism destination. Adjacent to the AKG Art Gallery in the Elmwood Ave cultural district, the imposing Romanesque structure — designed as a more enlightened mental health institution — recently reopened as an upscale hotel after a $100+ million renovation.

Neighborhoods

The neighborhood you are staying in! Beautiful Victorian homes, numerous restaurants and shops, very walkable. Numerous events take place in The Elmwood Village such as parades, The Elmwood Art Festival, holiday markets and numerous races.
35 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Elmwood Avenue
Elmwood Avenue
35 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The neighborhood you are staying in! Beautiful Victorian homes, numerous restaurants and shops, very walkable. Numerous events take place in The Elmwood Village such as parades, The Elmwood Art Festival, holiday markets and numerous races.
Artsy neighborhood with some shops and restaurants. Allen Street has numerous bars open until 4am.
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Allen Street
Allen Street
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Artsy neighborhood with some shops and restaurants. Allen Street has numerous bars open until 4am.

Fitness

A Lagree studio with an inclusive approach to full body conditioning transforms bodies and minds with powerful, intentional, low impact movements that test every fitness level and ability, while sculpting strong, lean muscles equipped to take on any physical challenge.
Indoor cycling, HIIT classes and personal training.
Revolution Indoor Cycling
1716 Main St
Indoor cycling, HIIT classes and personal training.
HIIT style 45 minute workout.
F45 Training Black Rock
166 Chandler Street
HIIT style 45 minute workout.
You’re invited to come here and enjoy a low-impact, yet highly effective workout, in a community that’s free of judgment, full of support and encouragement that’s accessible to everyone while providing that “neighborhood” feel that Buffalo is known for!
Neighborhood Barre Buffalo
You’re invited to come here and enjoy a low-impact, yet highly effective workout, in a community that’s free of judgment, full of support and encouragement that’s accessible to everyone while providing that “neighborhood” feel that Buffalo is known for!