Whether it’s doused in Frank’s or covered in a hefty serving from the butter lamb, if there’s one thing Buffalonians know well, it’s food. While there have been several new variations of our old favorites (think beef on weck sushi rolls), sometimes it’s best to stick to the originals. If you grew up in Buffalo, you definitely love these 9 classic dishes. Continue reading to see them all and prepare to experience mouth-watering nostalgia.
- Beef on weck
Charlie The Butcher’s Restaurants - Facebook Thinly sliced roast beef, just the right amount of au jus, and horseradish all topped with a flavorful kummelweck roll. There’s just something about a good beef on weck that makes it one of the classic Buffalo dishes you crave on the regular.
- Pierogi
Ru’s Pierogi - Facebook The thought of fresh pierogi as a Buffalonian most likely brings you back to dinners at grandma’s house or celebrations at the Dyngus Day parade. Wherever and whenever you enjoyed them, there’s no doubt you grew up with this classic Buffalo dish.
- Wings
Bar Bill Tavern - Facebook I mean… obviously.
- Fish fry
Pearl Street Grill & Brewery - Facebook This classic Lenten dish is a Buffalonian favorite year-round. Fish Fry Fridays are one of the classic Buffalo dishes that has become a tradition.
- Chicken finger sub
www.jimssteakout.com When in doubt, order a chicken finger sub. No one makes this specialty quite like you can enjoy it in the 716.
- Pizza
Haddon P - TripAdvisor Was there anything better than when your parents surprised you with Bocce Club Pizza for dinner? Pizza might seem like a strange one to include on this list (everyone everywhere eats pizza, right?). But no other city has pizza as good as ours. (Don’t @ us)
- Spaghetti parmesan
Chef’s Restaurant of Buffalo NY - Facebook Chef’s spaghetti parmesan with extra sauce on the side is one of the classic Buffalo dishes where you just can’t go wrong!
- Ted’s foot longs
Road A - TripAdvisor No matter how you top it, a foot long hot dog from Ted’s is always a good choice.
- Sponge candy
Parkside Candy Co. - Facebook This isn’t necessarily a dish, but everyone enjoys a good sweet after they eat! In Buffalo, sponge candy is our go-to when we need a chocolate fix.
What’s your favorite classic Buffalo food? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
Charlie The Butcher’s Restaurants - Facebook
Thinly sliced roast beef, just the right amount of au jus, and horseradish all topped with a flavorful kummelweck roll. There’s just something about a good beef on weck that makes it one of the classic Buffalo dishes you crave on the regular.
Ru’s Pierogi - Facebook
The thought of fresh pierogi as a Buffalonian most likely brings you back to dinners at grandma’s house or celebrations at the Dyngus Day parade. Wherever and whenever you enjoyed them, there’s no doubt you grew up with this classic Buffalo dish.
Bar Bill Tavern - Facebook
I mean… obviously.
Pearl Street Grill & Brewery - Facebook
This classic Lenten dish is a Buffalonian favorite year-round. Fish Fry Fridays are one of the classic Buffalo dishes that has become a tradition.
When in doubt, order a chicken finger sub. No one makes this specialty quite like you can enjoy it in the 716.
Haddon P - TripAdvisor
Was there anything better than when your parents surprised you with Bocce Club Pizza for dinner? Pizza might seem like a strange one to include on this list (everyone everywhere eats pizza, right?). But no other city has pizza as good as ours. (Don’t @ us)
Chef’s Restaurant of Buffalo NY - Facebook
Chef’s spaghetti parmesan with extra sauce on the side is one of the classic Buffalo dishes where you just can’t go wrong!
Road A - TripAdvisor
No matter how you top it, a foot long hot dog from Ted’s is always a good choice.
Parkside Candy Co. - Facebook
This isn’t necessarily a dish, but everyone enjoys a good sweet after they eat! In Buffalo, sponge candy is our go-to when we need a chocolate fix.
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