We celebrated my 75th birthday dinner with the Cornelia catering at the AKG Knox Building. From…read morestart to finish it was an exceptional experience. The food was delicious and was provided right on time. Cassandra was there to help with all our needs. 22 folks attended the event, and some folks are still talking about it. It is a beautiful building that is so welcoming for a party! Cassandra was so helpful to work with us to make it so special. And to top it off the dinner buffet food prices per person for dinner were very reasonable. Thank you AKG, it was one of the best moments of my life to celebrate with my friends and family!

This cafe is in the AKG art museum but you do not need to buy admission to the museum to dine here…read more There is table service in a dining room or you can order at the counter and they will bring the order to your table in the lobby area. The sandwiches were fresh and tasty and a good value for the money. I saw people eating or drinking coffee that appeared to have stopped in only to go the cafe so I believe it draws people from the surrounding neighborhood. A great place to sit and relax and people watch. The museum store is close by as is a creative area for kids.

I was there today and had the Thai chicken wraps. Unfortunately the chicken was very dry and…read morepractically inedible. However my companion had the shrimp Thai wrap and she liked that and my other companion had the quinoa salad and she liked that. One other thing, I asked for a hazelnut latte, was not informed they had none, and when I complained the server said well here is some pistachio and squirted it in there without even asking!

It's great that there's a restaurant inside the AKG, as you can really work up an appetite after…read morewalking around for a few hours. The atrium is nice, and the service was fast. However the food was not great. The bagel came slathered with a disgusting amount of butter. The breakfast sandwich was made with probably 5 eggs, way too large to take a bite comfortably, the eggs were burnt and greasy, and the roll was cold/not toasted. There aren't many options for kids. The lions mane (mushroom) "nuggets" are on the kids menu but I can't imagine my kids (or most kids) wanting to eat those. There are a lot of healthy and gourmet menu choices but I wouldn't say there is something for everyone.

For a solid year, I wanted to go to a first Friday at the AKG. I didn't want to be there one to…read moreattempt Buffalo driving (we circled around to parallel park at 430) and needed someone to echo my musings. Well, I finally made it! We went through check in, where you had to fork over a suggested donation (instead of the usual 22 dollars). They take card, though we gave cash, which seemed like an easier way to exercise the discount. They offered an extra paid section to opt into for an extra 8 dollar charge that we turned down, taking our tiny tags. They're dinky and reusable and gotta attach somewhere to your person. She had also given me a wristband for the strap of Duckles, which had to be checked by a second girl who warned me that I could not wear my knapsack on my back. Could make it a tummy sack or an elbow purse to avoid bumping things, which is how I ended up cradling a stuffed duck around the museum. We hadn't nabbed a map and thought we could wing it. There are qr codes scattered about for info beyond the placards and finding where you have landed. We lucked out and scored a paper map abandoned on one of the numerous benches (there's also chairs and pull out chairs hanging for your resting pleasure) that we attempted to read. My directionally challenged self asked one of the security to send us off to the bridge, given two choices of route. We dodged the scenic way for a temporary outdoor escape, passing more art. Popping back inside we absorbed even more subsets of time and genre, respecting drawn boundaries and only touching things that said we could. There were things that touched us, our souls, that we could take photos of. There were also bizarre things and a bit of nudity. It's all art, including the special presentations and live music and everyday artists sketching in the hall. There was an interactive exhibit in the main that we skipped in the name of rumbling tummies, though we didn't try the cafe. Also avoided the gift shop, cutting out as the crowd began to swell around 6. The place was impeccably clean despite the abundance of windows and smudge worthy doors. It was worth coming out, though I'm unsure how often the exhibits rotate. Come see an authentic famous few and many more that'll have you saying the Albright is pretty *alright*.

The Buffalo AKG Art Museum is our local pride, and requires no advertising or persuasion to visit…read more Believe me, it's a fantastic destination. It's a beautiful space with a nice collection of fine arts. There is a new, three-story extension, a whole new building actually. So, be sure to have plenty of time to explore everything. Their website is very informative and easy to navigate. Check out the current special events and exhibitions. Currently, among others, on display is the "One with Eternity" by Yayoi Kusama, which includes her two Infinity Mirror Rooms and "Pumpkin", a giant orange pumpkin in an orange room covered with black dots. Tickets for this exhibition must be purchased separately and are valid for specific time slots. If there is a big crowd that day, wait a little and don't come from the beginning of your time slot (or figure this out by yourself). We had to leave and come back after a ridiculous experience. Waiting twenty minutes in line to see the actual installation for forty five seconds!? It was very confusing, and I believe there must be a different way to actually enjoy Kusama's work. We came back to see the second room with no wait, but still, with the forty five seconds rule. Ugh... Yes, let's loop if this is the only way which works. Don't forget, the general museum admission is free on the first Friday of the month, and I like that price.

Went to 3 Valu stores and they didn't have the Good Earth Organic soil in stock so I googled to see…read morewhere else I can find it and imagine my surprise to see the company was located in Buffalo! I called to see where else I can purchase the soil and the nice lady told me to stop by their office... so across town I go and what a gorgeous glass building! They don't sell pots of plants or flowers of any kind but you will definitely find eclectic soils and food for your plants... instead of buying 2 bags like I planned to at Valu I loaded my truck annnd got a bag of seed starting mix. Cornelia (the nice lady I spoke to on the phone) said they're open year round so I will definitely be back (to oogle at their greenhouse-like office) when my plant babies need more soil!

This place is so cute I'm such a sucker for a good coffee shop and this checks all my boxes. Lots…read moreof great flavors, cute interior, baked goods, eclectic interior and good prices. Love the space and location centrally in williamsville you can't go wrong. I've already come here three times since visiting and I'd definitely stop in again. Shout out to their home made Chai latte it's sooo good!

Coffee is tasty. They make their own syrups in house here - unique offering. NO BREAKFAST…read moreSANDWICHES OR PASTRIES SERVED HERE!! I had specifically made the stop here to grab a quick coffee & a breakfast "sang-which" on my way to run errands; only to find out upon arrival they offer no food here. ONLY COFFEE. Kind of a bummer. Due to busy Main Street in Williamsville and parking difficulties don't know if I would stop back because they don't have any food to sit and enjoy with your coffee. Seemed popular, long lines waiting to be served. Posting an updated menu on Yelp, as coffee shop has no paper menu (to-go menu) and they also do not have a website displaying their menu online for customers to view. That would be a nice update.