Al Qimma halal grill and butchery next to airport plaza jewelers on Union. Their lamb or chicken shawarma can’t be beat. And the falafel is some of the best I’ve ever had. They just recently opened, but the food is great and the staff is super friendly.
Try Chin Hills on elmwood in Kenmore. The menu is Korean and Burmese which is an odd combination but the food has been excellent every time I’ve had it. The jaeyok kimchi is can’t miss.
Violas is somehow controversial with a lot of people I know. They can’t seem to get their heads around a sandwich wrapped in Saran Wrap. Hell with them though, that’s my favorite steak sammitch in town. I hear good things about Steaksters on NFB too but have yet to try them out.
There are several great restaurants in Allentown, but I don't think Allen Hardware ever gets its due. The menu is small, but they change it regularly and I've never had a bad meal. I would even argue that they have the best chicken sandwich in Buffalo.
That hot sauce is something else isn’t it? Only thing I don’t like about Kelly’s is the FOMO. if I get the wings, I’m missing out on the beef on weck. IMO theirs is the best you can get without trekking out to Bar Bill
They are still there, they changed their name to Lees Family Restaurant— it’s still the same owners but they have more of an American Chinese restaurant menu now. We used to go there all the time and we were bummed out when they closed, and then 6 mos later my sister was raving about this new Chinese restaurant she found that was great. Turns out it’s the same restaurant, in the same location, but with a new name
Not really a hidden gem when they consistently sell out of wings. They’re very popular. It’s been months since the Pardon My Take guys were there and they still bring it up regularly.
Wings are good sometimes, had really good and really terrible wings here also. When I tried to bring it up to the manager, I was called a liar. Wasn't even asking for a refund/replacement just wanted to let him know they were off that day. After being treated like that I won't be back.
They are out dated. You have to order through Facebook messenger… Twice now I’ve had my order “confirmed” only to go there and be told they don’t have anything for me.
I don't know how unknown it is because of it's location near UB South, but if you like NY style pizza the best I've found here is at Gino's. Nothing super fancy but just some solid food.
I stopped in there for a drink on a long walk the other day, but had no money for breakfast sandwiches. I wanna go back soon though. What all is good from there?
I think Tortuga Sandwich Shop has a strong reputation, but since it’s in the middle of nowhere (Sanborn) it’s definitely hidden. I went a couple weeks ago and was blown away. Expensive but great.
Al Alsqa Supermarket on Fillmore Ave - a Bangladeshi grocer that has a restaurant/catering bar and small seating area at the back. The food there is delicious.
Family Tree in Amherst is my go-to. They make their own Greek dressing and they have specials every day. Their takeout is not as good at eating in for some reason, but service is always super fast compared to other restaurants. My favorite menu item is the open chicken souvlaki but you can’t go wrong with anything. Top tier breakfast too, though lots of places in the region have killer breakfast as well.
The Wellington Pub on Hertel is my favorite casual spot. Great examples of all the Buffalo standards, and amazing French Onion Soup, only $5 for a huge cheesy bowl.
Garage Cafe on Hertel. Their Fleetwood sandwich is the best steak sandwich I’ve ever had. Their sweet and spicy Sicilian sauce on fingers or wings also doesn’t mess around.
Duffs for wings for sure. There's a place called the Chophouse on franklin that has great Steaks. I stumbled on a place called Hutch's a few weeks ago and the food was incredible.
Cozy thai I’m Hamburg. Still the best Most consistent. Was a hole in the wall. Going thru large renovation because the word is out. Was only take out last year but still worth it
Pretty funny that most of the places being mentioned aren't even in Buffalo. Tonawanda, Hamburg. This just sounds like places people enjoy in their town.
Home Taste on Delaware ave is a small hole in the wall place and has some of the best (actual) Chinese food in the city.
Those BUNS
Excellent chinese food
I second that, Home Taste is amazing and they're always so nice. The cucumber salad and the dumplings are my favorite
Have you tried pecking quick one if so which is better ?
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Montes on Swan has the best pastelitos
And those chicken thighs skewers are amazing!
Second this! Their chicken leg quarter plates are the best
YES. All other rice and beans are garbage.
Yes. The food there is awesome
West Side Bizarre. Great authentic thai food
Bazaar
And Ethiopian. My favorite meal in Buffalo.
I had some steamed buns there a few months ago... delicious!
Fresh Arabic Sweets on Amherst across from Wegmans
came here to mention them. I can't actually say anything about their sweets, but their shawarma is good.
My gf got me a pound of baklava for my birthday from here and it kicked ass.
Do they have falafel?
I’ve driven past so many times and always mean to stop. Gonna check it out
YES. I love that place. Baklava is incredible. Shawarma is good too. Also cheapppp
Freddy J's BBQ on Grant St. Kind of odd hours but never disappoints.
Do they still have the fried chicken with red velvet waffles? Freddy himself is a gem.
The Jerk Chicken here is incredible
Al Qimma halal grill and butchery next to airport plaza jewelers on Union. Their lamb or chicken shawarma can’t be beat. And the falafel is some of the best I’ve ever had. They just recently opened, but the food is great and the staff is super friendly.
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Sabores De Mi Tierra on Niagara St. Unquestionably the best Cuban sandwich in the city.
their arepas are hands down the best I’ve had outside of the carolinas/southwest. cannot recommend enough.
Mojo Market in Kenmore on Deleware Ave is the absolute best for breakfast/lunch.
Kelly's corner. Best beef on weck, wings and fingers. The crowd is a bit weird there but if you cam get past that ur good.
As a somewhat regular at Kelly's can confirm. We are pretty weird. Better than the Wilbur's crowd for whatever that's worth though lol.
Weird how?
Recently tried Woo Chon Korea House in Williamsville.
Try Chin Hills on elmwood in Kenmore. The menu is Korean and Burmese which is an odd combination but the food has been excellent every time I’ve had it. The jaeyok kimchi is can’t miss.
Yes!!! Bombdigity !!! Now I want some kimchi pancakes 😁
This place is amazing
Yum, what did you order?
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Mariposas >>>>>>
Violas is somehow controversial with a lot of people I know. They can’t seem to get their heads around a sandwich wrapped in Saran Wrap. Hell with them though, that’s my favorite steak sammitch in town. I hear good things about Steaksters on NFB too but have yet to try them out.
Do they still have the super skinny sub rolls? It has to have been a decade since I’ve been there.
Which Violas the military rd location or downtown location? Both locations have amazing food
if you like Indian food, Alibaba Kabab and Tandoori Hut are easily the 2 best in Buffalo and surrounding areas IMO.
Alibabas Indian food sucks IMO, but their Halal on the other hand is some of the best in the city.
Im very partial to Taj Grill for indian food
Yup Alibaba is elite
La Casa de Sabores, near Buff State on the Grant side. So good. So good.
6 friends Cabernet in village of lancaster.
Maizal
Zorbas on Transit in Depew.
Zorbas is great, but be prepared, it is cash only right now.
I second this. My favorite diner.
Hell ya, Zorbas is the only spot that doesnt char and gnarl up hot dogs around here it seems
Yankee BBQ over on 5 near Woodlawn.
When they heck are they open? I have been there three times now and they were closed. I could smell the faint echo of barbecue smoke, too.
Hen House Nashville Hot Chicken! The best!
Hen House chicken in tonawanda
Hell yeah they crush it. Weird layout as they're located inside a bar, but it's all good
Lucy East African Cuisine. Vegetarian-friendly and delicious!
Didn’t know they were still open… did they move?
There are several great restaurants in Allentown, but I don't think Allen Hardware ever gets its due. The menu is small, but they change it regularly and I've never had a bad meal. I would even argue that they have the best chicken sandwich in Buffalo.
Love having a nice meal at Hardware
Ls davina in kenmore. Getting to be well known but has the best tacos
One time I saw a rat as big as a football running across the top of the coolers. No thanks
Taqueria Los Mayas is the best Mexican food in town, and I will die on that hill
Owners split, original chef is now on transit.
The owners exploited undocumented workers and fraudulently failed to pay taxes. Fuck that place
I don’t get the hype. It’s tacos for people who never had real Mexican food.
Last time I went the chicken didn’t even have seasoning on it… and I don’t like how they cook the chicken in water I assume
Saw a massive cockroach behind the counter and won’t go back since.
Kelly’s korner hot wings
That hot sauce is something else isn’t it? Only thing I don’t like about Kelly’s is the FOMO. if I get the wings, I’m missing out on the beef on weck. IMO theirs is the best you can get without trekking out to Bar Bill
Pinoy Boi in the broadway market. And haven’t been in a while but Home Taste on Delaware has some really good dumplings
There used to be an authentic Chinese spot in Tonawanda named House of Gourmet but they closed :( anybody know what happened to them?
They are still there, they changed their name to Lees Family Restaurant— it’s still the same owners but they have more of an American Chinese restaurant menu now. We used to go there all the time and we were bummed out when they closed, and then 6 mos later my sister was raving about this new Chinese restaurant she found that was great. Turns out it’s the same restaurant, in the same location, but with a new name
That place was so good!
Lakeshore Cafe and Yankee BBQ on route 5 but the ford plant
Taquerias Los Mayas
Any recommendations?
La flor bakery on Niagara st!
The real ones know
They have delicious food. I had a tres leches cake made by them for my mother’s birthday.
Any recs ?
Kalypso. Great and affordable Jamaican food. Takeout is my recommendation.
They be microwaving the oxtails
Wingnutz on Kenmore Ave.
It’s showing as “temporarily closed” when I google it?
Not really a hidden gem when they consistently sell out of wings. They’re very popular. It’s been months since the Pardon My Take guys were there and they still bring it up regularly.
Wings are good sometimes, had really good and really terrible wings here also. When I tried to bring it up to the manager, I was called a liar. Wasn't even asking for a refund/replacement just wanted to let him know they were off that day. After being treated like that I won't be back.
Top 3 wings in buffalo
They are out dated. You have to order through Facebook messenger… Twice now I’ve had my order “confirmed” only to go there and be told they don’t have anything for me.
Donatellos in Niagara Falls has my favorite buffalo chicken finger pizza!
I think the 33 speakeasy has abnormally good food for a bar, personally.
Melting Point on Allen. The No. 97 is literal heaven
64 with bacon alllll day
bb.q chicken - Korean fried chicken
Poppa Pete's closed awhile back. Real shame, it was great Lebanese food!
Red Top on Rt 5 in Hamburg.
99 fast food restaurant
Fantastic pho and lemongrass with chicken/beef!!
Yankee bbq in Woodlawn, been there a couple times have to say best bbq in wny
I don't know how unknown it is because of it's location near UB South, but if you like NY style pizza the best I've found here is at Gino's. Nothing super fancy but just some solid food.
Ginos is the best pizza in Buffalo.
Never tried Gino’s but Olisi’s on Sheridan is top notch.
Not sure about hidden but definitely a gem at Cafe 59
I love Café 59! Their signature tomato soup is outer limits!
Pete and pauls
Came here to say this if no one else had. Get a pita pocket and stuffed baked potato for the best experience imo.
If I told you they wouldn't be hidden anymore.
Don’t gate keep it 😂
Chinese food —eastern pearl ; get peaking duck, xo fried rice, Shrimp with walnut, & sea bass —miss hot cafe
Wow Thanks!
Just tried the mango salad from Saigon Bangkok. Super delicious, and refreshing on a hot day like today. Thanks for the recommendation!
Have you tried Anchi yet? Highly recommend
The corner store deli on Babcock and Seneca in south Buffalo has some amazing breakfast sandwiches. Really cheap too.
I stopped in there for a drink on a long walk the other day, but had no money for breakfast sandwiches. I wanna go back soon though. What all is good from there?
HOUSE OF SANDWICH!!!!!!
Solo Eats. Next time you want Jim's, go there instead. Very similar menu but 10X more delicious.
I think Tortuga Sandwich Shop has a strong reputation, but since it’s in the middle of nowhere (Sanborn) it’s definitely hidden. I went a couple weeks ago and was blown away. Expensive but great.
Their food is so goddamn good I just wish it was closer
It’s pretty famous but sals in depew has the best wings in Buffalo. Middle of a neighborhood.
Central Park Grill - Fluff wings
TSG BBQ on Seneca in Elma. They always have great food!
I'm not sure if it's a hidden gem but I'm gonna shout them out anyway thanks to a recommendation I saw on here last year.
La Hacienda pizza on Pine Ave in Niagara falls. Not a hidden gem to NF locals but still underrated
La Casa de Sabores near Buff St. Invisible unless you drive past it, its off a side street, but great Dominican food,prices, and portions.
StackBurger is really good!!
the deep fried pb & j is to DIE for
Mineo's South in S Buffalo. Literally a take out joint with a tiny hole in the wall dining room.
Good Guys bodega on Jersey
What do u get ?
Frank gourmet hot dogs actually has the best chicken and burgers and fries on the planet. Their fry sauce is killer! On Kenmore Ave.
Love Frank's - Chicken Sandwich is *chefs kiss*
Taqueria Cielito Lindo on Transit. Best tacos in WNY and I’ve tried them all.
Better than taqueria los mayas?
-Xi An Gourmet (best Szechuan style Chinese food in Buffalo) located off of Niagara Boulevard
Szechuan, eh? I must go.
New Jewel of India is the best deal on Thursday nights because that is when they have a buffet. Consistently good.
Kelly’s Korner
546 yakitori and doburi has some great food
Spicy crawfish is the move here
Had no idea we have a yakitori place. I gotta go there
La Davina Dos on Transit! Best tacos in WNY. Hands down.
do they make tortillas in-house?
I went there a few weeks ago and the quality is not as good as the original. Everything was disgustingly salty.
Al Alsqa Supermarket on Fillmore Ave - a Bangladeshi grocer that has a restaurant/catering bar and small seating area at the back. The food there is delicious.
Family Tree in Amherst is my go-to. They make their own Greek dressing and they have specials every day. Their takeout is not as good at eating in for some reason, but service is always super fast compared to other restaurants. My favorite menu item is the open chicken souvlaki but you can’t go wrong with anything. Top tier breakfast too, though lots of places in the region have killer breakfast as well.
Santaseroa on Niagara at doesn't get the credit it deserves
I mean, it's OK in a pinch IMO
7-eleven two slices of pizza for a $1 1pm -6pm everyday. Can’t beat that
Ow, my heartburn just flared up reading this
Brunners on Main Street in Eggertsville/Snyder. Neighborhood bar with great food, especially on fridays.
Brunners is good but I’m more of a snyder bar and grill guy. Their wings and burgers are awesome.
The Wellington Pub on Hertel is my favorite casual spot. Great examples of all the Buffalo standards, and amazing French Onion Soup, only $5 for a huge cheesy bowl.
Garage Cafe on Hertel. Their Fleetwood sandwich is the best steak sandwich I’ve ever had. Their sweet and spicy Sicilian sauce on fingers or wings also doesn’t mess around.
Yeah! Great breakfast/brunch menu too, and a great patio out back for Bills games!
Duffs for wings for sure. There's a place called the Chophouse on franklin that has great Steaks. I stumbled on a place called Hutch's a few weeks ago and the food was incredible.
You tried
Breakfast sandwiches from the Corner Store on the corner of Kenmore and Colvin.
Caveat: I'm a vegetarian
Quick One is great if you want authentic Chinese food.
Pizza Express in Sloan. Best chicken souvlaki in the city, their steak supremes are great too!
Betty's for breakfast or lunch! Literally everything I've ever had there is always amazing
Cathay Express on Broadway, and also bayleaf right down the street
maybacks
What do u get ?
Cozy thai I’m Hamburg. Still the best Most consistent. Was a hole in the wall. Going thru large renovation because the word is out. Was only take out last year but still worth it
Good Guys in NT and Violas in the Falls, either location. Grandma D’s Pizzeria(used to be called Destino’s) in Lewiston next to Lew-Port
Ok I moved 20 years ago, is moons Chinese buffet still around ? That place was amazing
It's definitely not, but I miss it.
Mikes sub's on Bailey and Rounds. The best steak hoagies and wings in Blo!
I gotta recommend Je Ne Sais Quoi, Daniela, Anchi and Mythos.
not sure if it’s a hidden gem but i really enjoy sue’s deli. sue’s salad is my fave. the miso dressing is out of this world.
Barbill.
Pretty funny that most of the places being mentioned aren't even in Buffalo. Tonawanda, Hamburg. This just sounds like places people enjoy in their town.
More than 3/4 of the people in WNY live outside Buffalo city limits...
Lumberjacks on river Rd in NT
Viking lobster was but they closed 😒
Didn't see this mentioned... Swan St. Diner