5. Founding Fathers
8.7
75 Edward St (btwn Delaware & Franklin), Buffalo, NY
American Restaurant · Allen · 35 tips and reviews
Ryan Wieczkowski: Probably the best no-frills burger I have had in my entire life. No need to get all fancy, just get a burger and a pint and enjoy.
ᴡ Rice: Grab a seat at the bar. If the owner is bartending, be prepared for some US history trivia questions!
Steamroller Willy: The server looks like Helena Bonham Carter after 20 years of three packs a day and a few heroin binges.
6. Osteria 166
8.4
166 Franklin St (at W Mohawk St), Buffalo, NY
Trattoria · Central Business District · 26 tips and reviews
Anthony Crain: The service here is above and beyond amazing. The chef even came out to discuss options and pick food with me, then we crafted our own taste test experiment!
Chris Smith: Excellent service, good food, solid wine list, and the friendliest owner in the city. A great place for happy hour and dinner.
Rachel Gottlieb: If you're unhappy about anything, Nick will bend over backwards to fix it. Plus the food is great.
9. Tempo
7.9
581 Delaware Ave, Buffalo, NY
Italian Restaurant · Allen · 21 tips and reviews
Caryn Poland: Get the tiramisu and a stinger for dessert, I promise you, you won't be disappointed!! They compliment each other perfectly.
The Queen: This place is consistently glorious.
The Mansion on Delaware Avenue: The Butlers love sending guests just a few blocks down the avenue to this perennial Buffalo favorite...Tempo never disappoints!
11. Caffe Aroma
8.0
957 Elmwood Ave (at Bidwell Pkwy), Buffalo, NY
Café · Albright · 28 tips and reviews
Emma Fabian: Beer or coffee? Great problem to have and great place to have it.
Social Yeah: Longest running independently owned coffee shop in the area!
Adrian R.: Iced tea vat may not be cleaned regularly, so taste it before you leave because it gets funky. They sometimes pour one tea in with another (or iced coffee), so another reasn to taste.