Had a fabulous meal and experience with Sobremesa. This pop-up dinner was in the Five Points…read moreneighborhood rather than their usual space on Chandler Street. There were twelve people for a 6 course vegan menu. While the menus aren't always 100% vegan, they can do a full vegan option at any of their pop-ups if you provide advance notice. It's a pop-up, so the only food there will be what is being served to the small group. The courses are spaced out so you have a chance to talk with the other diners and meet new people. Everyone sits together at one table. All meals are gluten free and BYOB, so feel free to bring wine to share or beverages for yourself. The meal was thoughtful and vegetable forward. There's nothing like this in Buffalo, but lots of places serving food like this in bigger cities - Chicago, Philadelphia, NYC, LA. Do yourself a favor and let Chef Claire wow you with vegetables and other plant-based foods where the animal products, if any, just play a supporting role. Eat better.

A friend and I went to a St. Patrick's Day pop up event with a 5 course Irish meal, and it was so…read morephenomenal! Claire is clearly really knowledgeable and passionate about her ingredients and flavor combinations, and everything was truly phenomenal. Every single course was thoughtful, generous in portion, and delicious, and Claire was so helpful and lovely. Can't wait to find more events in the future with Sobremesa!

Stop reading now. Just go and grab a plate. Doesn't matter what it is. Your taste buds your tummy…read moreyour ancestors gonna be happy you came. Stumbled upon here as I was searching for hidden gems. It's a shame more people don't know about this kitchen. Came in on a Saturday night around 7pm. Ordered the Blackened shrimp po boy and the Szechuan Udon with shrimp which has noodles stir fried & tossed with veggies in a spicy Szechuan inspired sauce. Both were tasty. Seasoned beautifully. Had lovely colored and delivered with every bite. Honestly it was so good that two hours later I came back and ordered food for my family. They licked the plate clean. I got them the Creole Seafood Eggrolls and the southern fried shrimp po boy. There's a few seats outside the restaurant but most people take it to go it looks like. Tell your friends. Tell your family. Slide thru. It won't disappoint. Plus it's Black owned. Bonus info! If you don't wanna order in person you can get it with grubhub, door dash, and other delivery platform

Are you ready for a journey combining cuisine from East and West that will tantalize your taste…read morebuds and make you want more? Than look no further than Far East Bayou! We were looking for cajun food and stumbled upon this hidden gem. When I say hidden, its hidden tucked inside an old industrial building (with zero street signage) that now houses a bunch of pop up culinary surprises. On the second floor tucked in the back corner you will find Far East Bayou. This casual take out restaurant, is a fusion of Southern New Orleans and Korean flavors. The chef was extremely friendly and ready to take us down his culinary journey down the bayou. I ordered a bunch of different dishes for my husband and I to sample: Shrimp Bo Poy - blackened, shrimp po boy- fried, crab hush puppies and honey cajun udon noodles. Everything was extremely flavorful! The sauces were out of this world. They had a nice spice on them. Not a spice that sets your mouth on fire, but spice that is flavorful and enhances everything else on the plate. The fried shrimp was super crispy and the cornmeal breading was perfectly seasoned. My only complaint is the preparation of the shrimp. The shrimp are prepared with their tails on, which made it difficult to eat. We had to dig through the sauces and toppings to find each shrimp and pull the tails off . I learned the owner makes his own kimchi, which is made using more spices and vegetables and less fish. He allowed me to sample some, and I will be dreaming about this kimchi tonight! I will definitely be coming back to try their rotating specials menu, and grab some more kimchi!

So I had no idea the Monocle Building even existed, but I have had my eye on Cafe Bewilderment…read morethrough Instagram for quite a while. I was thrilled to finally make to it Cafe Bewilderment for lunch yesterday. First and foremost, the Monocle Building itself is stunning with immaculate vibes. Once we found Cafe Bewilderment, I was, in fact, bewildered. It's beautiful, it's wild, and it's a place I already know I'll want to return to again and again. The setup is simple: order at the counter, grab your table marker (a very tiny tree stump - how fun is that?), and your food is brought out to you. All of the employees were friendly and the gentleman at the register helped me decide between the Lox Sandwich and the Hot Honey Burrata. He recommended the lox so I went with that. The Lox Sandwich was more of a lox toast than a sandwich, but whatever it was delicious and surprisingly filling. My mom ordered the Bewild BLT and ended up taking half of it home, so I'd say hers was also filling. To drink, I ordered a hot latte with lavender and cardamom. It was so, so good, and the presentation was chef's kiss. Honestly, though, the decor is mesmerizing. Everywhere you look there's something interesting to admire - even the bathroom. I really, really, really want to come back to try more of the menu as well as their cocktails. Something tells me Cafe Bewilderment is just as magical in the evening as it is during the day!!!

Always busy! We were able to get seats at the bar on a Sunday. Bartender was very pleasant. They…read moreshould probably figure out better seating organization, and the front of house probably would benefit from hiring one more person. Many of the Sunday Specials had been sold out by 10:30 am, felt a little early to be sold out with the daily specials but ok. The sandwiches looked terrific! Next time I'll have one of those. Great addition to Hertel.

Amazing customer service! I had a issue with my order, I called and immediately was able to speak…read moreto someone who not only refunded the incorrect charge, but made sure my order was okay, and let me know it would arrive most likely by the end of the day! Not to mention FREE local delivery! Old school customer service, and great coffee.

I found Kornerstone coffee over a decade ago at the Tonawanda Farmer's market on a crisp autumn…read moreday. Left the house without my coffee (bad idea) so I grabbed a cup from their stand. Fragrant, robust, warm, and tasty. I was hooked. Went back and bought a bag. Went to the Farmer's market for years after just to get my coffee, which they would make to order and not an easy order - half dark, half medium, fine grind. But they always did it for me and the coffee was always fresh and delicious. Then they started delivery (way before pandemic) and I could get it delivered right to my door. And Laura, who answers the phone on the first or second ring, is the most pleasant, cheerful, helpful, knowledgeable person on the planet. I'm sometimes thinking I want to call up just to hear her sunny disposition to brighten my day. I love this company - great product and superior service.

Firstly, it's late May, so it's a happy overlap of two of my favorite seasons: Oysters and blue…read morecrab! Stormin' Crab offers their blue crabs one of two ways: Either added as a side to any boil (topped with your favorite seasonings), or served as a fried crab basket. The oyster appetizer (sold as six or twelve) can be raw or grilled. I adore them raw, and these are Bluepoints! They were plump, glistening, and had a great sweet and briney flavor. My husband's gumbo was thick with rice and andouille sausage, with baby shrimp. It also had a powerful black pepper kick. Very tasty! The boil arrived on a stainless steel platter in a large plastic bag, ballooned out with steam. We had chosen the butter, medium spicy. I thought the saltiness overpowered the flavor of the seafood, but your mileage may vary. Combo C had so much food we took a third of it home! We really enjoyed our meal here!

Update- reducing to 2 stars as I got sick in the middle of the night. I think the seafood was…read morefresh enough but assume it was the grease. I haven't gotten sick from their butter base in the past. I used to love the seafood boil here but they switched to flavored oil rather than butter. It's not the same taste or texture. It left the boil tasting under seasoned. I don't think we will be back.

Artichokes are one of my favorite foods, but not all restaurants offer them. What a delight these…read morewere! My husband and I went on Good Friday and there was a line out the door!

Large portions and delicious food! We felt there could have been a few more pizza logs included in…read morethe order for the price but they were delicious all the same. Anthony did a great job taking care of our large party.

This is a great community space with pop-up vegan markets, special holiday events, and commercial…read morekitchen space for rent for fledgling vegan businesses. I came for the Valentine's Day market as well as their special St. Patrick's Day vegan reuben event. There's a small shop in the front of the building with the event space behind that and the kitchen behind. What a great addition to the growing Tonawanda vegan scene! A stone's throw from Guud and Evuul and the a hop, skip, and a jump to the Vegan Grocery Store.

From the owner: The Vegan Center has a vintage shoppe, vegan pizzeria, beauty spa, resource center, meeting and…read moreoffice space available for rent, and a commercial kitchen that is available to rent 24/7. While all activities at The Vegan Center are vegan-friendly, ALL are welcome! We hold a variety of events and classes, including cardio kickboxing, plant-based nutrition, and small business classes. We offer bookkeeping services to small businesses. We also offer 1:1 and small group vegan lifestyle coaching.

10/10 Experience at Tea Leaf Cafe!…read more Tea Leaf Cafe in Buffalo is easily one of my favorite spots in the city. From the moment you walk in, the atmosphere is cozy, clean, and welcoming. It's the perfect place to relax, hang out with friends, or just enjoy some quiet time. The drinks are AMAZING. Whether you're getting classic milk tea, fruit tea, or something more unique, everything tastes super fresh and perfectly balanced -- not overly sweet, just right. The boba texture is always on point too. You can tell they really care about quality. The staff is friendly, patient, and fast with orders, even when it's busy. They make you feel appreciated as a customer. If you're in Buffalo and love bubble tea (or even if you're trying it for the first time), I 100% recommend Tea Leaf Cafe. Definitely a 10/10 -- I'll keep coming back!

Music is terrible it should not feel like I am in a night club. White girl music max volume is not…read morethe vibe of this place Hopefully the owner resolves this huge problem. Workers denied my polite request to lower the volume and were very rude