Best Food In Buffalo NY | Food Guide Buffalo, New York

[@Veehawk]

Nice work showcasing some of our local treats! I was born and raised in the South towns eating WNY food and miss it a lot! Chiavetta's chicken, Weber's horseradish mustard, Heluva Good horseradish, Cheeseburger subs, chicken finger tacos made with wing sauce from the best South towns joint the Now Pizzeria, and so many more!

[@NickelCityMafia]

The food is so good. So many options. Cheeseburger subs is a new one for me. Sounds delicious.

[@JasonCovell]

Omg Webers mustard👍💯 Best in the world 👍 u bring back some memories i remember going to school# 4 on Louisiana & south park and the Webers mustard company right across the street from Morgen linen the warehouse guys would give us bottles of Webers mustard to take home to our parents 👍the good ole days

[@johnsmith-sp6yl]

props for mentioning mighty taco, all the tourism channels just talk about hipster stuff downtown.

[@NickelCityMafia]

Thanks John. I feel like you have to mention Mighty Taco.

[@raym3230]

Love my trips to buffalo. Watson’s and Nine Eleven tavern are my go to’s. Also love shopping at Tops, Wegmans and Trader Joes

[@NickelCityMafia]

911 wings are next level. Sponge Candy fan?

[@JaseCovell]

Swannie house best wings 🎉❤

[@billthornton2852]

Great video. Thanks for your creativity

[@NickelCityMafia]

Thank you. I feel it was a nice upgrade over the previous show.

[@marcellaolmstead8539]

I missed going on rides in Crystal Beach the comet was my favorite ride😢 when I grew up in Buffalo. The waffles I loved 🥰

[@NickelCityMafia]

Loved the Comet and it was one of my favorite places to go as a kid. We always had so much fun.

[@lynnhaslett7378]

Remembering sponge candy from the Garden of Sweets on Bailey Ave…some milk chocolate, some dark, but so delish… Didn’t realize peanut sticks were a Buffalo thing, but haven’t seen them anywhere else I’ve lived. We were weaned on Webber’s mustard…nothing else comes close 💜💜

[@NickelCityMafia]

Love Websters. You still in the Buffalo area? If so, grab a peanut Stix from Paula's. Sponge candy fresh as the candy stores on Abott is so good.

[@lynnhaslett7378]

@@NickelCityMafia Family moved away in 1974, have only been back to visit twice. Perhaps next year for a Bills game 🤞🏼

[@meggiebee]

Peanut sticks!!!! 🙌🏻🙌🏻 yesss we always go to Paula’s when in B’lo!!

[@NickelCityMafia]

They've been a paraplegic for years. Make sure to get some sponge candy.

[@FranBushardt]

Crystal Beach Suckers are still available Dash’s Markets and other stores carry them as well as Crystal Beach Sugar Waffles. You can find them at Tops Markets!!

[@NickelCityMafia]

You get to ride the comet?

[@cullenquinn8729]

I migrated from Rochester, NY to Buffalo. Even though they are only 60 miles apart there are some culinary differences. Fish frys, pizza are a constant though. One thing you did not mention that is like to bring up is the stinger sub. This in my experience is uniquely Buffalo. Yeah with the chopped cheese phenomenon lately maybe not exclusive as it once was, but it’s a Buffalo staple.

[@NickelCityMafia]

You know what's crazy is that I rarely hear Stinger Subs talked about in my circle but I'll be doing more shows in the future and we'll see if they make the list since you mentioned them. I greatly appreciate the feedback and thank you for watching.

[@Spitpoole20024]

Oh, my gosh! I miss all of these hometown favorites! I now live in Southwest Florida…no donut shop, no Mighty Taco, no good wing restaurants….i am jonzin for Paula’s and Mighty…I asked them along with Tom Horton’s to come down here….nope.

[@NickelCityMafia]

Sorry to here that @sheripoole489. Are you able to get back to the Buffalo area every now and them? So much good food in Buffalo. What is your favorite wing and pizza place to eat at when you do get back or when you lived the area? Thank you for checking out the video.

[@Spitpoole20024]

@@NickelCityMafia I love the video! I haven’t been back to WNY in at least 10 years, except for my husband’s death. I haven’t had the need to travel to my beloved birthplace since my husband passed 4 years ago. Covid times. I grew up in West Seneca. The restaurants here are meh…

[@Spitpoole20024]

@@NickelCityMafia , my favorite restaurant for wings is Gabriel’s Gate. Pizza would be Bocce’s.

[@Bogie0315]

Sahlen's Hot Dogs the best! We moved away from WNY but any time we come back we bring the Sahlens in a cold pack.

[@NickelCityMafia]

So good for BBQing. Do you get back to WNY sometimes? So much good food.

[@Bogie0315]

@@NickelCityMafia Yes we do I have a sister who lives in Amherst and my wife has a brother in Niagara Falls. BTW we like the Fortuna's (Deluxe) in NF for Italian.

[@wsbill14224]

Best deal in Buffalo is Sundays in summer at Abbott Lanes. $2 games and $13 for a very good large cheese and pepperoni pizza.

[@NickelCityMafia]

That is a really good deal. What is your favorite pizza place in buffalo?

[@wsbill14224]

@@NickelCityMafia Wiseguy's Pizza can't be beat, and I once worked at Santora's.

[@albertoaguilar5617]

Being a hot wings fan, I def need to go to buffalo. Nice video and thanks for the info.

[@NickelCityMafia]

No better wings Alberto!

[@jakepodger]

Alberto, you must!?

[@jakepodger]

Didn’t mean to have a question mark haha

[@jakeozzy4776]

Dont go to duffs, anchor bar is superior

[@susanmackiewicz5701]

i have also been to the anchor bar in buffalo - i am a california girl but my parents are from buffalo ny i wish los angeles had fish fry's i have a big jar of webers horseradish in my fridge - the subs in l.a. are not very good - but there is an itialian store in santa monica that has the best subs in town - we have a few good pizza places and the best mexican place in town - gilberts el indio - many of my relatiives from buffalo have been there

[@NickelCityMafia]

The next time I get to Santa Monica, I'd love to try this Italian store you mention. Do you have a name? Where is your go to for pizza? Are you surprised that there isn't a place selling Beef on Weck? Thanks for the comment. I'm sorry I missed responding to this.

[@susanmackiewicz5701]

@@NickelCityMafia

[@susanmackiewicz5701]

it is called the bay city's deli on lincoln blvd. they have really good sub's there - i started going there in high school at st. monica's catholic high school - over 50 years ago

[@MarkleyAguilar]

Love the pasta and the fish

[@NickelCityMafia]

That Spagetti Parm is awesome and yes the fish fry's are fantastic. Thanks for the comments. I hope you can get there one day to try it all out :)

[@TD_JR]

Most places have large fish fries, with deals if you get them on Fridays. They're a large portion though - depends on where you get them but for the average person, it might be too much to eat at once. The fish, the fries, the slaw/mac salad. It's a lot.

[@ortoapp]

Looks delicious! I wanna go.

[@NickelCityMafia]

It's so good. Put it on your radar when you get out to the east coast. :)

[@lbindert]

You can get good wings anywhere but beef on weck says Buffalo. My favorite was McPartlins in Cheektowaga.

[@NickelCityMafia]

You have to have good wings to survive in Buffalo but some places in my opinion are a bit better. Haven't tried McPartins but love me some Beef on Weck from Barbill and Steve's pig and ox.

[@lbindert]

@Nickel City Mafia I haven't been to Buffalo since 1990 only briefly before going to El Paso (Ft Bliss). Let me know if it's still in business. 30 some years is a long time

[@joesmith7427]

The wing sauce was melted butter with salt and tabasco sauce, the 2 mixed together, want real hot,add more tabasco!! Served with celery and carrots, andblue cheese or ranch dip, your choice. 8 wings celery and carrots, dip, $2.95 plus a soft drink$.99 And a dollar tip for the waitress, a fin, $5 total, A $1tip (TO INSURE PROMT SERVICE)!!! thats what tips stands for!! Now u know why u leave her a good one!! 😊

[@NickelCityMafia]

Thanks Joe...not sure what this is related to in the video but I appreciate the comment. I'm sure I'm missing something but I'll agree you should always tip well.

[@silverbubbles4728]

You forgot to mention Texas hots (chili dogs). Louie's Texas Red hots on Harlem rd. in West Seneca, the Best!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@NickelCityMafia]

One of my favorite places as a kid. Most people these days didn't have good things to say so I passed on it, but I always loved that place .

[@wsbill14224]

When you mentioned beef on weck you forgot to mention Miller's and Weber's horseradish!

[@NickelCityMafia]

Lol. You know I intentionally left it out because personally I'm not a fan of horseradish, and neither is most of my family, but I should have mentioned for sure. Where is your favorite place for Beef on Weck?

[@wsbill14224]

@@NickelCityMafia my favorite place for beef on weck was Metzger's Pub but it's been closed for years. Now everyone goes to Weichec's or Bar Bill.

[@MADSEAL101]

Bar Bill tavern my place to go for wings

[@NickelCityMafia]

Barbill is definitely 1 of the best. Have you ever been to 911 tavern?

[@MADSEAL101]

@ no I haven’t

[@jayem1826]

Town of Tonawanda checking in.

[@NickelCityMafia]

What are some of your favorite places to go eat?

[@jayem1826]

@@NickelCityMafia I live in the Philippines now. I honestly can't remember the names of the places, but fish fry on the boulevard and in Niagara falls are great. I haven't been home since 2006.

[@jayem1826]

@@NickelCityMafia I live in the Philippines now. Haven't been home since 2006. Can't remember the names of the places. I can't forget Ted's and I used to get a good fish fry at Jack Astor's in the Galleria. Anderson's on Sheridan. Went to KEN WEST with Niles

[@NickelCityMafia]

Fish Frys amazing in Buffalo.

[@cathyj4499]

I miss Ted ‘s and bison .. I want to come home ❤️

[@NickelCityMafia]

I'll be visiting my hometown in a few months and definitely will be making a stop at Teds. Where does life having you living these days?

[@Sarah-pq8kj]

I'm from Texas and married a man from Buffalo. The only time I visited the city his cousin randomly came in with pizza, and I almost cried.

[@NickelCityMafia]

Tears of joy I hope?

[@Sarah-pq8kj]

Having worked in the food industry (specifically pizza and Italian) in my youth, I was overwhelmed by the decadence of Buffalo style pizza. His cousin said it was average pizza.

[@Sarah-pq8kj]

Worked with a 4☆ chef from Chicago for a while. He was an amazing cook and taught me lots. I have had most of everything on your list. Shared sponge candy with my nephews 2nd grade class, looking like a Rockstar lol.

[@NickelCityMafia]

It's the best pizza I've ever had, and I've had pizza 🍕 all over the country.

[@NickelCityMafia]

Sponge candy is so good, and you certainly were a Rockstar for sharing. I don't know if I could have shared any of my sponge candy. 😀

[@svera6446]

i new u were gna say - Paula’s kudos

[@NickelCityMafia]

I mean of course.....no place better.

[@jonathanemerling1071]

Don't go to Duff's, go to Bar-Bill. Best wings in Buffalo and I live here. You will not be disappointed

[@NickelCityMafia]

Definitely agree but 911 tavern has rhe best traditional sauced wings.

[@susanmackiewicz5701]

you better have beef on weck - love loganberry

[@NickelCityMafia]

Where is or was your favorite place to get beef on weck? It's so good.

[@j7220]

Schwabl’s

[@gregoryyancey6081]

I order a Bocce's pizza twice a year and have it FEDEX shipped.

[@NickelCityMafia]

Next day?

[@NickelCityMafia]

I would love to get one shipped. They do it at Bocce's?

[@BEYONDYOURIQ]

That food looked great...no wonder there are so many big buffalos. 🤣

[@NickelCityMafia]

Have you had a chance to try any of the food? Don't miss out.

[@Lawomenshoops]

John Young brought the chicken wing to Buffalo!!

[@NickelCityMafia]

That is very True which is something I learned after this, but I will be mentioning Mr. Young in my next one. Anchor Bar gets credit for cutting the wing and serving it the way we eat wings today. Mr. Youngs mumbo sauce was said to be amazing. My son tried the sauce from Mr Youngs daughter at the Broadway Market and he loved it.

[@whynot5045]

4:53 Mighty Taco is worse than Taco Bell today. No Bueno. They were awesome in the late 1970's and had the best ads too, but what wasn't. Bus starting out and woman going excuse me, excuse me then, "Hey man (in Cheech Marin voice), who cut the cheese"? Woman: "I'm sorry". Dude: " Hey man, that don't smell half bad man". Woman: "Oh, I've been eating at Mighty Taco on Elmwood". Or the always popular..."We don't care if you are ugly cause most of us are ugly too".

[@NickelCityMafia]

That is sad to hear...you think it's just the location you choose? I know some folks who still love it.

[@petermacander5039]

If you can mention Chef's, and Ted's, you should also mention the restaurant where you got the picture of the fish fry or the roast beef on weck you posted. Where do I find loganberry wings?

[@NickelCityMafia]

I put links to all the best places down below in the description. Check out Imperial Pizza for Logan berry wings. Fish fry places are linked below as well. Can't go wring with any. Thanks for checking out the video.

[@JasonCovell]

Fish frys McCarthys bar Adolfs cooks bar and grill in the old first Ward 👍🍻 hands down best in Buffalo NY 🦬💯

[@NickelCityMafia]

Thanks for the info. I'll update the description to include these.

[@JasonCovell]

@@NickelCityMafia love your page I'll be sure to share with all my friends in the Old first Ward the memories you brought back priceless my thanks 👍🙏

[@NickelCityMafia]

We appreciate it.

[@JasonCovell]

@@NickelCityMafia for sure👍

[@JasonCovell]

THERE'S NOTHING LIKE THE SWANNIE HOUSE CHICKEN WINGS 🍗👍👍 ANCHOR ⚓ BAR SWANNIE HOUSE BEST IN THE WORLD

[@NickelCityMafia]

First I've heard that about the Swannie Wings but I think I've heard that have great fish fries.

[@JasonCovell]

@@NickelCityMafia yes they have great fish fries also 👍 not let alone great people that work there 👍🦬 to make you feel like you're wanted not like some places uncomfortable not their everybody's welcome 🤗

[@NickelCityMafia]

Love that.

[@Instant4real]

Lets go

[@NickelCityMafia]

More food shows to come. Good to see you and thanks for the comment.

[@aronmajerowicz9992]

Mighty taco is absolutely gutter food. If you wanna shit your pants then this is your spot😂

[@NickelCityMafia]

Lol. I mean you have to take the good with the bad. As far as fast food Mexican food, nothing tastier. A Buffalo staple. 😀

[@brandonthornton4608]

Now I want a roast beef sandwich 😭

[@NickelCityMafia]

Fortunately for you, you can. You are right in Buffalo so go have one and tell me how it was. :)

[@NickelCityMafia]

These shows make me so hungry for that good Buffalo food.

[@WNYXeb777]

Crystal beach - we always called the " french fry beach ", LOL crinkle cuts.! Sorry never cared about candy. Bison onion !!!!! Spaghettis parm - don't care. Fish Fry - only competition is England. But we do cole slaw, tarter sauce and bread ( chips of course ) --- but dam Britain's fish looks good - F*ck them mushy peas. Beef on Weck - Can't go wrong --- need good horse radish. Pizza --- just pizza Wings ---- it's chicken!!!! Screw Anchor bar so many better.

[@NickelCityMafia]

Anchor Bar where it all started so really just for tourists and, yes, many other better places for wings. I disagree with pizza, just pizza. Definitely a different dough and sauce unique to Buffalo. Thanks for checking out the video and the comments. Do you live in Buffalo now?

[@joesmith7427]

Its shal-lens not salems!!

[@NickelCityMafia]

Thanks for the comment Joe but it's spelled Sahlens.

[@jimplanchet5457]

Golden Dragon. Meh. Fast food Chinese. Gin Gin on Sheridan is minutes away and light years better!

[@NickelCityMafia]

LOL. Not sure what you mean. I don't mention anything about Golden Dragon but good to know if I'm looking for some Chinese food.

[@johnsmith-sp6yl]

@@NickelCityMafia number # 1 kitchen and hous of chna are good (house of china but it's missing letters)

[@svera6446]

Omg Buffalo pizza is shitty period-

[@NickelCityMafia]

Where you from what are you talking about? I've been all over the country and there is nothing better than Buffalo Pizza. What places have you tried? I mean there are so many good pizza places in Buffalo. What did you not like about it? I mean I hope you didn't go into a 7-11 and grab pizza and judge it based on that..LOL. I have to respectfully disagree with you. What's your favorite pizza place and where is it located?

[@svera6446]

@@NickelCityMafia hi . yea i travel east n west coast i live in buff’ now but i was born n raised in brooklyn Ny. is were i developed my pallet’ for pizza . im always down to try new stuff but buffalo is okay its not the best in pizza even my boi Pres’ everybody knows the rules. take care .

[@branriv8417]

@@svera6446I am born and raised in Buffalo and have traveled to NYC many times. Compared to the good NYC pizza places no Buffalo is not as good however it’s far from “sucks” and IMO is 2nd in the country only to some NYC places. Buffalo pizza is definitely more consistent than NY pizza. Almost everywhere in Buffalo has good pizza. You have to go to specific places in NYC.

[@NickelCityMafia]

I loved to hear what place in NYC has the best pizza. I'm not a fan of the thin crust but would love to hear what places in NYC, you consider the best.

[@branriv8417]

@@NickelCityMafiawhen I first started going to NYC over 20 years ago my favorite was Lombardi’s on Spring St in Little Italy. Unfortunately during/just before COVID they quietly sold the business and the new owners kept the name hoping the tourists would still go there (which in my case worked). It is now terrible. Be sure not to go. Another favorite of ours was Grimaldi’s on Front Street under the Brooklyn Bridge in Brooklyn. This was so nice because my wife and I would walk from Manhattan over the bridge, eat dinner and catch the subway back to our hotel in Manhattan. Made a great night. Unfortunately there is a story behind Grimaldi’s that you can look up online but in short the owner sold and then ended up opening a new place, Julianna’s, right next door which if you ask the locals is now better. Di Fara in Brooklyn was really good but we only got to go once due to how far it is from the city and the 2nd time we were going to go out they were closed down (I think due to tax issues) and after that we haven’t attempted to go back but this is definitely a favorite among the locals. Patsy’s in Harlem was also amazing. I think the original owner of this place is somehow connected to either Lombardi’s or Grimaldi’s but you have to look it up. Next time out we are going to try John’s on Bleeker street. I’ve heard good things but have not actually had it. We have not been to NYC since COVID so things may have changed. I also would love to hear from some locals about the current pizza scene as I might be visiting during the holiday season or next summer.

[@t.b.player7102]

Chef's is so overrated.

[@NickelCityMafia]

Do tell why? Spaghetti Parm is so good. I'll admit I have learned to make this at home but what is that you are not a fan of? Thanks for the comment.

[@t.b.player7102]

@NickelCityMafia It's ok, but like i posted, overrated. Compared to other Italian places, the sauce just doesn't have that "dance" effect on your taste buds. But the beauty of foods is one's prize is another's treasure. Before covid, Santasiero's, a small joint on Buffalo's west side, was a hopping place with great sauce. Their eggplant parm was to die for. Their still open, the food is still delicious, but the atmosphere isn't. I really enjoyed your video and will subscribe.

[@NickelCityMafia]

That's a bummer about the atmosphere. If it's still open, there is still a chance. I really appreciate the sub and comment. Thank you. You born and raised Buffalo.

[@SuperGreycloud]

Mighty Taco can't beat Taco Bell.

[@NickelCityMafia]

I live in Cali now and I've had plenty of Taco Bell to compare and Ill take Mighty Taco in a slight win. The super mighty is so good. I was a double decker supreme fan for the longest time at Tsco Bell, but they took that away. What is your favorite item at Taco Bell?

[@SuperGreycloud]

@@NickelCityMafia The dorito taco.

[@SuperGreycloud]

@@NickelCityMafia Mighty has strange meat.

[@NickelCityMafia]

lol...I love it. I think they both have strange meet but you just have to look past it.

[@christinewittmann1806]

Huh? What? I think it all depends on what you grow up with. If I was not raised here, I would probably like another hot dog, not a Sahlens

[@Ihateusername900]

You forgot chevettas

[@NickelCityMafia]

Thanks for the comment. It's not that I forgot, I just have never had it. What can you tell me about Chevettas?