I received a gift certificate for a cooking class for my birthday and chose to go to Rustic French…read morecooking with my sisters. It's really nice inside and everyone is so friendly. There are 4 cooking stations and a head chef who explains the recipes. You then start to prep your food and then prepare it. There is plenty of help if you need it and you get to eat your meal after you prepare it. It was a great experience and lots of fun! An awesome experience for singles or groups. Definitely going back!

My husband and I have taken a few the classes and enjoyed them until recently. I just feel there…read morecould be more direction. The last class was over crowded by to many people. We were the last group to receive our food and there wasn't enough left, we went home and ate. There is no secure place for belonging. Unfortunately at a class prior I learned not to bring my purse. I just feel for the price tag, things should be a little different.

Incredible teachers and super nice! I started with banjo lessons 3 years ago and have been going…read moreevery week since. I had never played an instrument in my life (barely even held a banjo before my first lesson). Lessons cost reasonable, time slots fit in well with work. Ned is my banjo instructor, not only is he EXTREMELY knowledgeable and an awesome banjo player, he is patient as well. Great banjo instructors are rare.....WNY is blessed to have such a good one locally. If you want to learn banjo, this is the place.

Owned by the husband-and-wife team of Suzanne and Ned Holderby. The school offers private lessons…read morein piano, classical voice, banjo, electric bass, and drum kit. Lessons are priced VERY reasonably and are available for both children and adults. There is a fabulous ginger cat named Night Music that can often be found strolling around inside; however, the school absolutely does NOT "smell like cats". You know what I mean. No cat pee smell. Recitals are offered several times a year but are not mandatory; they are usually held in one of the halls at the suburban campus of the University at Buffalo.

At the beginning of April, I made the decision to pursue a private pilot license. I love traveling…read moreand I figured that having the certificate would allow me to access destinations in a shorter period of time and combine my love for adventure and freedom as well as test my resolve and commitment to a new and arduous hobby. Every spare weekend and evening that I've had has been dedicated to flight training at the Lancaster Airport with my trusty instructor, Bob Smith (Robert C Smith). I found him through the Western New York Flying Club, which is a non-profit flying club whose goal is to make flying affordable and accessible to all. For $100/month, which covers insurance and maintenance of the planes -- you get to access their fleet of four airplanes practically at-cost for what it would cost you to own them yourself. You're basically a co-owner of these planes, along with all the other club members. The result? Much cheaper flying and instruction. As part of the club, there are a few CFIs -- those with a certified flying instructor rating who can help you on your journey to get your license. Bob Smith is one of those. A retired guy who has saved my life in the process of training, now...on at least on a few occasions. What I love about Bob is that he will let you make mistakes pretty ruthlessly as you learn to fly (it is a part of the process!), but he always keeps you safe as he's able to judge very accurately those moments when it's absolutely necessary to recover from that mistake. The result? Fast-paced learning. I've logged about 12 hours of flight time with Bob so far and last week celebrated a milestone of my first landing where he didn't manipulate the flight controls at all. No, it wasn't exactly a solo flight, but he didn't touch a thing. I was super proud of that and I'm grateful to have Bob as my instructor. His rate is $50/hour and you must belong to the club in order to access the trainer (unless you have access to a plane of your own), but joining is pretty simple and painless. It will save you lots of money in the long run as opposed to going to a traditional flight school. Another plus? It's super flexible as opposed to a flight school. He's available most weekends and you can schedule a few lessons at your schedule's convenience. I wish Bob would utilize a syllabus a bit more. The lessons feel a bit unstructured at times, but they do all come together. At first I was worried that "I wasn't learning," but after completing that "unassisted" landing in a Cessna 172, I'm 100% singing my praises for Bob. If you're considering pursuing a pilot's license, definitely look into him as one of your options!

Not my usual stomping grounds. In fact I didn't know it existed here at all. It's behind…read moreRussell's Steakhouse. As in, take the Russell's driveway and just keep going back. You'll see a building at the back end of the parking lot. That's the school. I was here for a cooking class. Very nice kitchen be perfect for classes. Which is good as I gather they work with Russell's somehow, the building has that name on it too. There's a nice lounge area where we are the food we made. It all seems new and clean etc. if I were a student I'd probably like the environment. I'd definitely like the parking which is super easy.

I graduated from Trocaire College in May of 2018 with a degree in Radiologic Technology. At the…read moretime I entered the school, the program had a great reputation, with teachers and staff that had years of experience at the college and in the field. My class was the first class where they took on almost twice as many students. This meant they had to cut the clinic time in half for us because they no longer had enough sites to place us at. The long time director knew this would have negative consequences for the students and for the field, and because she opposed this, she was fired. After that things really started to deteriorate and a couple long time teachers began their exit. I felt like a guinea pig for almost two years. There was an extreme lack of leadership and many students came out unprepared due to not having enough clinic time. The only real message Trocaire College gave me is that they ONLY care about money. I got a good degree, and afterwards a good job, but for the price you pay you might as well go to a community college where you'll pay 1/3 the price. save yourself the trouble.

This school sucks the nurse doesn't do shit the teachers are rude and give so much homework and…read moreit's not even a nice looking school the students learn nothing the substitute teachers have no clue what there doing and also the lunch's are awful we should not be feeding are kids that disgusting food and it's probably not even edible

My kid has been attending for 3 years now - and they've kept him alive for that long, so that's…read moreworth at least a couple stars! Really though, the teachers we've had have all been wonderful and genuinely care about their kiddos. Yes there is some turnover because it's a daycare center, many of the staff are younger and go on to pursue their educations, but there is also turnover in the clientele because kids grow up. In school, they will have different teachers every year, so that's not been an issue for us. They have a good curriculum that covers all the basics: counting basic reading/writing, vocabulary, and other subjects needed to prepare for Kindergarten, and they track each child's process to find any areas needing improvement. Breakfast, lunch and snacks are all provided. The meals are healthy, and my picky kid actually eats them (most of the time). They have lots of play time and fun activities, including programs where they bring in outside instructors (e.g., yoga, tae kwon do, and music lessons). They have secured access like most centers, a daily report that you can have emailed (or use the iPhone app), and video monitoring of every area that you can view online-- which frankly I hardly log into anymore since it's mainly just peace of mind that they have it. I've always found the administrators to be very helpful and processional. They will talk through any issues and try to make it a great experience for parents and children. They have a summer camp enrollment option with field trips for pre-K age and up for a modest extra fee (younger kids stay in the center but they do themes for each week of camp). Certain school districts will provide bussing here after school for those of us working parents who aren't home by 2:30 p.m. My son has flourished and made lots of great friends here, plus he is very well-prepared to start school. We are glad we made the choice to send him to Doodlebugs!

I would give it zero stars if I could…read more Doodle bugs is just for you, parents. The center is beautiful, with an indoor play room and awesome outdoor playgrounds. Fingerprint scanner to get in. Online check in and check out. An app to watch your kids during the day. As a parent, it's intoxicating. How do you walk away and send your kid someplace else? Be warned. They are fooling you. The bells and whistles do NOT translate to better care for your kids. I can't speak for other centers. But I can speak for the Sheridan center and corporate. My kid started there when he was three months old. He stayed until he was three, when his behavior no longer pleased the director. I was happy there for a while, even tried to get my second (unborn) child in, telling the center about the pregnancy before anyone in my family knew. I was told that maybe there would be a spot, maybe not, but if I didn't want to wait until the month before I returned to work, that I could go someplace else. The director is a princess in her mid 20s. No kids. And no experience as far as I can tell other than being a preschool teacher at another doodle bugs. The assistant director, same. The underlings, same. And it seems that corporate will back these dolls (who call themselves "the quad squad" and decorate the center with pictures of themselves) at any cost. Whatever they say goes and it isn't always what's right for your kids. I have had several Doodle teachers watch my kids for me in my home. They all complain about the "quad squad" being an unstoppable, suffocating group that stifle teachers, demand that they come to work when they're vomiting with fevers, and who chase teachers out the door for "not meeting the Doodle bug standards." Listen, I've never had a complaint about how the teachers have treated my children. Except when I have no idea who they are from week to week. A friend of mine on the other hand, watched her three year old being forced to the floor by a teacher and that was reported to the state. I imagine there was something to that because that teacher was gone the next week. The "quad squad" is insufferable and it shows in the teacher turn over. This doodle location is ALWAYS hiring and it's because they can't keep teachers who are willing to deal with the management. And this is why you probably don't know your kids teachers from week to week. To me, the playgrounds do not outweigh the directors. Anything taken to corporate is referred back to the "quad squad" to deal with. Delightful. Just one more thought. When my friend was expecting and my kids were still there, I referred them to Doodle Bugs. They questioned me about the director right away, having had concerns on their center tour. They enrolled their child anyhow due to convenience, and is happy there because they have one of the only teachers who has been there more than a year. The director assured my friend that I would receive the referral bonus the following week. Several months later, I still hadn't received it. The day I confronted the princess however, I received it. Within the hour. Hmm. Since my child was abruptly dismissed from Doodle Bugs, he's been appropriately assessed by another preschool and is excelling with teachers he knows and is comfortable with. Do yourselves a favor, parents. Ignore the bells and whistles. Take your kids (and your money) someplace else

I can't say enough great things about the Sylvan Learning Center in Buffalo/Williamsville. I had to…read moretake several appraisal tests in one day and reserved a room for seven hours straight. Unfortunately, SNAFU after SNAFU with the testing platform (none of it Sylvan's fault) meant I couldn't finish all of my exams that day. The manager went above and beyond to help me--opening the center early the next morning so I could complete the last few tests. There was even more behind-the-scenes drama with the curriculum provider that I won't share here, but every single time an issue popped up, the Sylvan team stepped up and found a solution. Their flexibility, professionalism, and commitment to customer success were outstanding. I highly recommend this location for any testing, tutoring, or learning needs. They truly care about the people they serve, and it shows.

My son has been attending Sylvan for sometime now, and the growth we've seen in both his reading…read moreskills and confidence has been remarkable. I honestly don't know where he would be in school without Sylvan. The staff are supportive, knowledgeable, and truly invested in each child's success. Their personalized approach helps students build confidence, master skills, and develop a genuine enjoyment for learning. We've seen real, measurable improvement and couldn't be happier. Highly recommend.

I booked my daughters second birthday party here and I had never ever been there. My mom had took…read moremy daughter a few times since they live nearby but we are in Hamburg so it's a little far. Anyway, when I walked in I was really impressed. It's bright, feels clean, and there is every toy for every interest and multiple age groups. I booked the gross motor room too which has a little playground in it. The owner had extra decorations on hand that she lent to me and was super attentive and helpful. Exceeding expectations! Everyone talked about what a perfect place it is for a kids party and it's so true!

If you are looking for a place for kids to play or a party venue this is the perfect place! The…read moreowner (Molly) went above and beyond to help with everything! We had kids ranging from One to eight n everyone had so much fun; plenty of room for kids to run, play and explore! The price can't be beat either.

Unfortunately, my first experience here will be my last…read more There was a woman seeking clients to do a 50 minute facial for $25 so she could graduate. Sounded like a great deal and I messaged her. She instructed me that I had to call the school to book. No problem. My appointment was all set for today (Wednesday) at 3:15pm. On Monday, this girl messaged me confirming my appointment at 2:00pm Wednesday. I said either the lady told me the wrong time or I entered the wrong time of 3:15. But I said I could accommodate 2pm if that's the real time. She said yes 2pm. I said ok see you then and she hearted my comment. I moved some other errands around for after our appt. I arrived Wednesday at 2pm and the lady at the desk still had me at 3:15. I showed her our messages and the lady at the desk said ok well she is here she just finished a client. At 2:12 I messaged the girl I was here, just in case. By 2:30 she never messaged me back and I was still sitting there so I went to the desk again. The original girl who checked me in was gone. Cut to the chase, these other ladies told me they didn't know about all this and the girl wasn't even here (contrary to what I was told earlier). At this point I asked for my refund and left. It is 2:50 now and the girl did just message me to apologize that she was looking at an old schedule (my original appt had to be rescheduled but it was a completely different day and I'm confused by this still ... also, if I state I had the appt as 3:15 I would think it would prompt you to double check the schedule and see who has the correct time). Either way, bummer. Mistakes happen but when a job is literally based on scheduled appointment times that should not be happening. Accidents happen, but after all this, I will not be back and will continue my regular priced services at a reliable location. After reading other reviews, it seems there is some scheduling issues here unfortunately.

Been going there for a few months up until recently as I will never step foot back inside this…read moreschool/business. Was told that the massage therapist would not work on me after I told him that I had consumed cannabis prior to appointment. He told me if it was prescribed by a doctor then it would have been acceptable. Not 1 other therapist had an issue with this as this is how I manage my pain.