Although Buffalo, New York is sometimes known as the chicken wing capital of the world, it has many different kinds of restaurants offering various types of food, including several options for a weekend brunch. Buffalo is a melting pot of many different cultures, and the food served there often reflects these diverse traditions.
Betty's is located in a section of Buffalo known as Allentown. Betty's is known for brunch, and has been voted the best brunch in the area by "Where the Locals Eat: A Guide to the Best Restaurants in America." The menu includes huevos rancheros, breakfast casserole and spinach potato pancakes. Most menu items are around $8. Betty's serves brunch on Sundays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Betty's
370 Virginia Street
Buffalo, New York 14202
716-362-0633
bettysbuffalo.com
For something a little different, try Merge. Merge has been voted the best vegetarian restaurant in the Buffalo area by "Where the Locals Eat: A Guide to the Best Restaurants in America." In addition to vegetarian, they offer gluten-free and raw-food menus. Some of their signature dishes include a spinach salad and a marinated vegetarian wrap. The prices range from $8 to $11. Merge serves brunch on Sundays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Merge
439 Delaware Avenue
Buffalo, New York 14202
716-842-0600
mergebuffalo.com
The Empire Grill brunch menu offers items ranging in price from $5.50 to $12. The Belgian waffles and Eggs Benedict are local favorites, and they also offer original entrees, such as a cheeseburger with peanut butter. Empire Grill serves brunch on Saturday and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Empire Grill
1435 Hertel Avenue
Buffalo, New York 14216
716-446-0700
empiregrill.net