Good service Good food Plenty of parking It does get very busy Nice ambiance They serve a fabulous fish fry read more

Found this in drafts from Feb 2025. Whiskey berry smash 10/10 Valentines mimosa 10/10 Yummy! Chefs special French toast Strawberries, sweet cream drizzle, whipped cream 10/10 Super good! Loved the strawberry with the sweet cream. And very filling too. Corn beef hash 10/10 Always good! Homemade bread/toast 10/10 Such good bread!!!! I recommend it over anything! read more

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Went on a Saturday about 10:30am only had to wait about 10 minutes, we were sat at the bar though. Everyone was very friendly. I got a hot chocolate which tasted like any other hot chocolate nothing special, but it kept me warm. For food I got the Breakfast Skillet which was amazing. It was a lot of food, I brought about half home. The potatoes were nice and crispy and the peppers were great. I definitely recommend getting the Breakfast Skillet. read more

Sophia's Restaurant - Skillet Breakfast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Buffalo, New York

Had breakfast today with a couple friends. The place is warm and welcoming. A nice bar and front room as well as a large back room. There is also a big patio area that would be very nice in warmer weather. We were promptly seated and our server came and offered beverages. I had coffee and a Bloody Mary. The bloody was nicely spiced and came with a strip of bacon, lemon,lime, olive and pepperoni. Tasty! My omelette of thickly cut pepperoni and cheddar was delicious and the home fries were hot and crispy. The big difference here is the homemade bread/toast. Both the white and rye were nicely toasted and made the exception as far as breakfast goes. The companions enjoyed the eggs Benedict and a standard bacon and eggs plate. Not a long wait time and a good size parking lot. This is a busy place so you may have to wait at times. Waiter was pleasant and friendly. With the big bar, I couldn't help wonder if they ever would do dinner but, this is a breakfast and lunch place. read more

Loved the old location, love the new one even more!! Bigger space, no more crazy waits in the cold. You can't go wrong. Huge portions, get their homemade toast. Love their breakfast skillet and their sandwiches/burgers. read more

Sophia's Restaurant - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Buffalo, New York

This place is delightful! We stopped in here on the way to Niagara Falls and there was a wait, but was worth it. My husband and I both got The New Standard and everything was fantastic. He got pancakes and I got the chef's special French Toast (Fruity Pebbles that day) and we were both delighted. The extra something to the visit was the service. Our server's name was Peggy and she was amazing!! She was quick, efficient, and very friendly. It was our first time there, but she made us feel like regulars. Great place, with a trendy vibe and classic diner food. Definitely worth a visit if you're in the area and maybe worth a special side trip. read more

Sophia's Restaurant - Chef's Special Homemade French Toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Buffalo, New York

Very good food and service. Such a nice restaurant open early at 7am. The ambiance was amazing so chill quiet with dim lighting. It reminds you of all fine dining place. We stopped by( ordered ahead) and picked up 2 breakfast sandwiches made to our liking perfectly. We spent $16 and would come back! read more

Sophia's Restaurant - Open 7am - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Buffalo, New York

Alright ... it's been awhile since I wrote about my favorite breakfast joint ... well it's a lot more sophisticated since my last visit (Guy has been here too and a stranger in NJ hearing I was from Buffalo asked me if I knew about Sophia's... of course I have!). On a Tuesday morning at 10am the parking lot is full ... breakfast in Buffalo is an essential meal and breakfast out is a regular habit! Today I am so tempted to indulge in the 'InLove Buffalo's omelette with its Italian sausage banana peppers pepperoni and mozzarella but it's their corned beef hash I seek when I come "home" to Buffalo. Greeted with "warmth" (It's unbearably hot outside so some folks might want to be cooly welcomed (thankfully the air conditioning was working nicely). In fact, an extremely friendly staff member apologized for my wait to be served even though the wait wasn't long. I love the vibe and energy of the room. Happy people enjoying each other's company and being friendly to strangers they meet. I ordered my corned beef hash with the homemade toast plus of course coffee. It was breakfast perfection and I was going to have one minor complaint ... the jelly basket only contain grape jelly and that odd concoction mixed fruit jelly. I was going to note that there was a problem but when my smiling and friendly waitress came by to ask if I needed anything. I said strawberry jam and she said of course. So no complaints! An absolutely positive, joyful super way to start my day. These guys do breakfast the way breakfast needs to be done! read more

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I haven't been here in years, but I am in awe! The new location is absolutely beautiful clean and damage to the original honoring Buffalo! Excellent service and amazing food as always! Highly recommend!! Of course, don't forget to get a breakfast drink specifically the bloody Mary ! read more

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First timer. Went around lunch time and ordered the Philly steak omelette and a side of chocolate chip pancakes. Omelette was really good but best part of meal was the home fries. Thinner than normal and crispy. I'm not really a pancake guy, not sure why I ordered them but the were good. Rest of tables food looked good. I would come back for a souvlaki. read more

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Went on a Saturday expecting a crazy long wait because a ton of people were waiting outside. They told us about a 25 minute wait for 2 but really it was more like 15 minutes. Everything we got was delicious. I got the new standard but was able to substitute meat for home fries. My husband got the breakfast burrito. The pancakes were my favorite part. The home fries were also super good and crispy. Their newer location is really nicely decorated. Great service. Will definitely come back! read more

Sophia's Restaurant - The new standard - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Buffalo, New York

Pros: New ambiance is bright, modern and welcoming. The change up the street to the new location did not compromise the taste. Sophia's is still serving up great service and savory food. Went this past Sunday and was happy to experience that although they close at 2pm, that meant they seat the last customers at that time, not the last plate of food at that time. I had the chef special pancakes of the week which were a blueberry creme. It was rich, fluffy, nice balance of buttermilk flavor, well done and NOT burnt (like some can't seem to understand), AND a healthy, no hold bars amount of blueberries. Yum. And that was just the side, short Stack order so I could taste it. I also tried the Sammy's omelette which was very good. Good fresh, ingredients. My guests had the meatlovers omlette, which he loved. The breakfast special of simple sausage and chicken, eggs sunny side up, and homefries. Which he enjoyed besides "dry chicken" Another guest had the 1/2 chicken, 1/2 beef breakfast soulvaki, which they said was pretty ok/good because the chicken was also dry but seasoned well. Cons: The amount for a glass of milk was the same as 2 GALLONS would've been. We can understand a mark up, but that was a bit much coming in at $6 for one cup. And we had to ask several times for lemon for our water and when it initially arrived it was presented on a napkin, but Monica did give great service everywhere else which is why she kept her 22% tip. All in all, Sophia's is a GREAT place to get good food and service. It's a consistent yes for us. read more

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This is a fine place for breakfast. I've never tried their lunch or dinner. One plus is a bar so you can enjoy a cocktail with you meal. I opted for the scrambled eggs with sausage and homefries. The helping of potatoes weas more than enough, although it is a dollar extra to add onions, as I did. The ambience is modern and clean. Our waitress was friendly and offered several refills of coffee. This restaurant is definitely worth a visit. read more

Sophia's Restaurant - scrambled eggs with sausage and homefries - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Buffalo, New York

The food was delicious and service was fast and attentive. We had the fried bologna sandwich and gyro breakfast plate. Everything was seasoned perfectly and tasted awesome. The only reason I gave 4 stars instead of 5 is because the restaurant was quite cold, and the women's room was absolutely freezing. read more

Sophia's Restaurant - Fried bologna sandwich - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Buffalo, New York

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I flew into Buffalo on my way to Toronto & found this place. Turns out it was on my favorite show (Diners, Drive Ins & Dives). The portion sizes were great, the home fries were the best I've ever had, the food was great overall, and the service was outstanding. If I'm ever in Buffalo again, I'm definitely going back. read more

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Jeremy, our server, was so pleasant. He said he loves first-time visitors. He offered his recommendations (favorites) from both the breakfast and lunch menu. Of the three of us dining, one ordered the standard, one ordered the fried bologna with a cup of tortellini Florentine soup and I had the bloody Mary with the steak pita and a side salad. The Bloody Mary was spicy & delicious, with a piece of bacon, an olive, a pepperoncini, celery, and slices of lemon & lime. I would have liked feta cheese on my salad, but there was more than enough cheese in my steak pita to make up for it. I would definitely come back. read more

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The food is so good here. The staff was nice and kind enough to take pictures of me and a friend. I will definitely be back when I'm in town. read more

The food was so good.the employees are so amable..and the ambiance it's familiar.the owner welcome the guests

It was busy for lunch when we were there on a Wednesday. Parking was limited. Getting into the restaurant is a bit strange. There is a front door but with a sign "use side door". No arrow pointing which side. You enter through the covered patio. They have a big menu with many breakfast all day options. I had the eggs Benedict. The eggs were great with a runny yolk, a fat slice of Canadian bacon and plenty of sauce Hollandaise. It comes with home fries. These were okay, some onions would have been nice for a little more flavor. Our waitress was very busy but kept an eye on our table to make sure if we needed anything. Sophia's does not take reservations and no separate checks. For groups of 6 or more they automatically add 18% gratuity. read more

As always fantastic food and service! No issues getting a table even on Valentines! Great variety so good excuse to come back

When came with extended family and two babies under four! Breakfast was delicious for everyone! Asked for the homemade Italian bread!! Yummm Our service was amazing!! read more

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I wonder if it's possible to kidnap Sophia, and make her make me toast every day for the rest of my life? That's how good that bread is. That's it. That's the review: drive there, order the homemade toast, and contemplate your life. You won't be sorry. I think they serve other stuff too. read more

Sophia's Restaurant - I stole this picture off the Internet so you could see how pretty the toast is! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Buffalo, New York

Five stars always. Sophia's was delicious way before they got the new building but now that they've upgraded, it makes that place so much better. The wait times are less, you can hangout in the outside waiting area and get warm by the heaters. Their home made bread for toast is a must. And their bloody Mary's are bomb. If you've got a Saturday or Sunday free, make time for Sophia's! read more

Sophia's Restaurant - Extra dirty martini - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Buffalo, New York

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First time at their new spot. They did a great job. The food is as good as ever and the restaurant itself looks great! Still a wait and I think they can seat 130. They also have outdoor seating. I love the fresh new look inside. read more

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Great food, good portions, lovely servers and a very comfortable environment with reasonable amount of parking.

Good service , food , price , place is clean and since newly updated . Place is close to Home and my kids love it too read more

Floofiest pancakes I've had in a while and just a lovely brunch! I recently tried Sophia's for the first time and was really happy with my experience. I went for brunch on a weekday and there was a short wait, which is a great sign! Often brunch spots are dead mid-week, but this place is clearly popular. We were seated after 15-mins and were offered drinks and provided menus. There was a full suite of breakfast and lunch options. I desperately wanted pancakes, but didn't want pancakes exclusively. Fortunately, they had some combo options that fit the bill. I was allowed to sub in home fries for the meat, so I was a happy camper! The home fries were great with just a tiny bit of grease to make them tasty. I did have to salt my eggs, but they nailed the over medium cook. The pancakes were spectacular. I was only able to eat one of the pancakes on spot, but the other one did NOT go to waste. The restaurant space was a step up from a typical greasy spoon environment. We had a comfortable half-booth, half-table. Families and friend groups were happily dining in the spacious dining room. There was also a large covered patio, but it wasn't open when we visited. Overall, Sophia's is a solid brunch option! Go get those pancakes! read more

Sophia's Restaurant - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Buffalo, New York

Monica was my waitress Again, service with a beautiful smile and extremely Polite. Ill only go in there when she's there. John the manager knows what he's got there 10+ read more

Sophia's Restaurant - Monica and John J - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Buffalo, New York

very cute space obviously homemade everything had hash super yummy gyro souvlaki that was obviously homemade and an omelette home fries were yummy too and that homemade bread full bar Best breakfast in Buffalo! Worth the wait read more

Great place for breakfast/lunch (brunch). Always a wait but well worth it. There is an excellent text wait list system so you see exactly where you are. Reasonable prices & good size menu read more

I just had an amazing breakfast at Sophia's located on Military rd. I was inspired to check this place out after an episode of Diners Drive ins & Dives. Food was amazing and came out really quick. Really happy with the service! The ambiance is really charming. I, unfortunately, cannot compare it to the previous location which was much smaller. I can't wait to come back and try another item on the menu! I definitely recommend! read more

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Love Sophia's Best breakfast joint in Buffalo My favorite is the breakfast burrito - I highly recommend. read more

Had lunch at Sofia's on a Friday afternoon 1st time we didn't have to wait for a seat. The waitress came over pretty quick was so nice and friendly helped us to decide what drink to get we went for the mimosa on the beach! Was a great choice had champagne orange juice peach schnapps a touch of pineapple I would differently get it again! My daughter started with the creamy chicken Italian soup from my order I didn't want the soup or fries or little salad. Was very thick, creamy and plenty of chicken she must of liked it she ate it all. I had the tuna melt it's been awhile since I had one and it was great . Was made with thick white bread that made the sandwich great with plenty of tuna that was coming over the bread with lettuce, cheese and tomato and grilled to perfection. Sofia does everything great that's why they are packed all the time! My daughter had a Julianne salad was huge with plenty of chicken ,ham ,cucumber,cheese with ranch dressing she had plenty for later that she took home. Another great food experience read more

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We loved the tasty great food and the service was outstanding , very busy but it's worth the waiting. read more

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It was quite busy but Was sat at the counter immediately. Quick service, good food, and friendly staff. We did wait a bit for the check but other than that the meal was enjoyable. read more

Oh Sophia where do I begin, we drove overnight to visit Niagara Falls then to Boston to cross off a bucket list item of watching Redsox Game from green monster. We planed this trip about a month ago and also planned on stopping in for breakfast. My Roomate got the Sophia #2 omelette and had zero complaints and loved every bite of the meal. I myself got the new standard which were eggs cooked to perfection, fresh ham, and 2 massive pancakes with fresh blueberry's. This meal with the awesome ambience, amazing service, and delicious coffee turned out to be the perfect meal for our journey. read more

Love this place! First time here. Great service, atmosphere and delicious food! Will definitely be back!

We came for a meal around lunch on a Tuesday and I was amazed at how busy it was. We waited about 20 minutes for a table (3 people). Our server was busy but polite and customer-service oriented. We ate off the breakfast menu and were not disappointed. The prices were reasonable and the serving sizes sufficient. My kids are already asking when we can go back for more chocolate chip French toast! read more

The first thing that was a bit strange was that there is a door on the front of the building. It looks like the entrance; it has the hours of operation on it, but it says "use the side entrance". There is no arrow directing us to which side. There is a parking lot on either side of the restaurant. The side entrance we used actually looks like a temporary one as it opens into a covered patio, which would not, most likely, be used in cold weather. The restaurant was quite busy. It is only open for breakfast and lunch, until 3 p.m. They do not take reservations and will not write separate checks. I ordered the chicken souvlaki with sunny side up eggs and homemade sourdough bread. There were three large pieces of nicely seasoned boneless chicken breasts, but they were very tough, difficult to cut. There is a container of feta, which I think I was either supposed to sprinkle on my eggs or "dip" my chicken in. There are no veggies on the plate as there would be in a souvlaki wrap. The home-fries were tasty. The bread was very good. I had trouble opening the butter; maybe those little containers had been on the table for a while? The funny thing was that one of my egg yokes broke, so our waitress brought me an extra egg. That was very nice, but I had not noticed the yolk was broken and obviously I would have broken it myself to eat it. That extra egg came home with the second piece of toast, and some of the chicken. Sophia's is a very popular restaurant with very generous servings. Almost all of us at lunch(a group of 10) had doggy bags. Our waitress was very busy, but did pay attention to us, asking if we needed anything else. Sophia's adds an 18% tip to the bill automatically for large groups. This is helpful, although we all put in at least 20%. read more

Everything The food was good Staff very helpful Service was excellent And again food was good. read more