Buffalo Local Business Guide
BuffaloVibe's Local Guide is an independent, ad-free directory of 2,083 businesses across Buffalo, the Queen City, and Western New York — no pay-to-rank placements, no sponsored listings dressed up as recommendations.
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Every business in our directory, sorted by what it does
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Sports Teams
33 teams to follow in Buffalo, NY
Venues
Concert Venues
23 venues for shows and events in Buffalo, NY
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Restaurants
587 listings in Buffalo, NY
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Bars, Pubs & Clubs
248 listings in Buffalo, NY
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Health & Fitness
199 listings in Buffalo, NY
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Hotels / Accommodations
163 listings in Buffalo, NY
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Beauty, Spa & Salons
64 listings in Buffalo, NY
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Theater & Stage
35 listings in Buffalo, NY
Art Galleries & Museums
36 listings
Arts & Culture
29 listings
Attractions
23 listings
Bars, Pubs & Clubs
248 listings
Beauty, Spa & Salons
64 listings
Cafes / Coffee Shops
126 listings
Colleges & Universities
21 listings
Community Organizations
65 listings
Concert Venues
23 listings
Dance Companies & Studios
10 listings
Health & Fitness
199 listings
Hotels / Accommodations
163 listings
Movie Theaters
28 listings
Music & Entertainment
12 listings
Outdoor Activities
29 listings
Photography & Video
5 listings
Professional Services
28 listings
Restaurants
587 listings
Shopping
308 listings
Sports Teams
33 listings
Theater & Stage
35 listings
Wedding Services
11 listings
Explore by Neighborhood
Discover 2,083 local businesses, venues, and neighborhood gems in Buffalo, NY
Downtown
243 listings
University District
146 listings
Williamsville
145 listings
Elmwood Village
131 listings
South Buffalo
115 listings
Allentown
109 listings
Cheektowaga
102 listings
North Buffalo
102 listings
Niagara Falls
99 listings
East Side
94 listings
Amherst
76 listings
Hertel Avenue
72 listings
Black Rock
26 listings
Canalside District
23 listings
Depew
31 listings
Grand Island
22 listings
Hamburg
19 listings
Kaisertown / Lovejoy
27 listings
Kenmore
24 listings
Lancaster
25 listings
Lewiston
16 listings
Lockport
22 listings
North Tonawanda
35 listings
Orchard Park
32 listings
Tonawanda
50 listings
West Seneca
61 listings
West Side
72 listings
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Buffalo Local Guide?
BuffaloVibe's Local Guide is an independent, ad-free directory of 2,083 local businesses, restaurants and attractions across Buffalo and Western New York. Browse 27 neighborhoods and 22 categories, from restaurants and bars to shopping, attractions and live music.
How many neighborhoods does the Buffalo Local Guide cover?
The guide covers 27 neighborhoods and nearby towns: city neighborhoods like Downtown, Allentown, the Elmwood Village, Hertel Avenue, North Buffalo, South Buffalo, the West Side and the East Side, plus suburbs and towns from Amherst, Williamsville and Cheektowaga to Orchard Park, Hamburg, Lockport and Niagara Falls.
What kinds of businesses are in the guide?
There are 22 categories, including Restaurants (587 listings), Shopping (308), Bars, Pubs & Clubs (248), Health & Fitness (199), Hotels & Accommodations (163) and Cafes & Coffee Shops (126), plus galleries and museums, theaters, concert venues, attractions and more.
How many restaurants are listed in the Buffalo guide?
The guide lists 587 restaurants across Buffalo and the suburbs, from wing joints and pizzerias to Italian bakeries on Hertel Avenue and the international restaurants of the West Side.
Which Buffalo neighborhoods have the most listings?
Downtown leads with 243 listings, followed by the University District (146), Williamsville (145), the Elmwood Village (131) and South Buffalo (115).
What is the Elmwood Village known for?
The Elmwood Village is a leafy, walkable stretch of independent shops, restaurants, galleries and easygoing bars, steps from the Buffalo AKG Art Museum and Delaware Park. The guide lists 131 businesses there.
What is Allentown in Buffalo?
Allentown is Buffalo's bohemian heart: a historic Allen Street lined with one-off shops, dive bars and diverse restaurants, and home to the Allentown Art Festival every June. The guide lists 109 businesses there.
What is Hertel Avenue known for?
Hertel Avenue is Buffalo's Little Italy, a long stretch of Italian bakeries, grocers and red-sauce restaurants mixed with antique shops and newer bars and cafes. The guide lists 72 businesses there.
What is there to do Downtown?
Downtown Buffalo has 243 listings: landmark architecture along Main Street, the Theater District, acclaimed restaurants and the Canalside waterfront, with summer concerts and winter skating.
Where can I go out for drinks and nightlife in Buffalo?
The guide lists 248 bars, pubs and clubs. Allentown, the Elmwood Village, Hertel Avenue and Downtown are the busiest nightlife areas, with 23 concert venues for live music.
Where can I find coffee shops in Buffalo?
There are 126 cafes and coffee shops in the guide, from neighborhood cafes in the Elmwood Village and on Hertel Avenue to roasters downtown and in the suburbs.
What arts and culture can I find in Buffalo?
The guide lists 36 art galleries and museums, 35 theater and stage venues and 29 arts and culture organizations, including the Buffalo AKG Art Museum, the Burchfield Penney Art Center and the Theater District.
What outdoor activities are there around Buffalo?
The guide lists 29 outdoor activities and 23 attractions: Olmsted parks like Delaware Park, nature preserves like Tifft and Reinstein Woods, the Outer Harbor waterfront and Niagara Falls State Park, about 30 minutes away.
Are there free things to do in Buffalo?
Yes. Many of the parks, trails and landmarks in the guide are free, and the big art museums open for free one Friday a month. Our Free Things to Do in Buffalo guide rounds them up, and the Free Events calendar lists what is free this week.
Where can I stay in Buffalo?
The guide lists 163 hotels and accommodations, from downtown hotels near Canalside and the Theater District to inns and hotels near the airport and in Niagara Falls.
Does the guide include Buffalo sports teams?
Yes. There are 33 sports teams in the guide, from the Bills and Sabres to minor-league and college teams, plus local bars and venues to watch the game.
Does the guide cover the suburbs and Niagara Falls?
Yes. Beyond the city, the guide covers Amherst, Williamsville, Cheektowaga, Tonawanda, North Tonawanda, West Seneca, Orchard Park, Hamburg, Lancaster, Depew, Kenmore, Grand Island, Lockport, Lewiston and Niagara Falls.
Are there food trucks in the Buffalo guide?
Yes. Food trucks are in the guide too, and Food Truck Tuesday at Larkin Square gathers dozens of them every summer week.
Is the Buffalo Local Guide ad-free?
Yes. The guide is independent and ad-free: no pay-to-rank placements and no sponsored listings dressed up as recommendations.
Can I claim or update my business listing?
Yes. Business owners can claim their listing from the Claim Listing page to keep hours, photos and details current.
How are listings kept up to date?
Listings are kept current by our editors and by the businesses themselves. If you spot something out of date, let us know and we will fix it.
How do I find things to do in a specific neighborhood?
Use Explore by Neighborhood on this page to open any of the 27 neighborhoods, or Browse by Category to see everything of one kind across the whole region.