BUFFALO, NY – The Taste of Buffalo presented by Tops announced today that 40 restaurants
and food trucks and four wineries will participate in the 42nd annual celebration of Buffalo’s food
scene, which will be held July 12 and 13 along Delaware Ave and Niagara Square in downtown
Buffalo.
This year’s restaurants include a mix of classic American and ethnic cuisines that represent the
diverse food culture for which Western New York (WNY) is known. Of the 40 restaurants, 12 will
be participating in the event for the first time. Additionally, the Taste will feature the return of the
Best New Item Award as chosen by festival goers; 23 veteran restaurants will be offering new
items and participating in the contest. The Rockstar Kitchen Pop-Up will feature some of
Buffalo’s most prominent chefs, including a two-time James Beard award finalist, each selling a
signature dish for a 3-hour period. Plus, a spicy surprise fourth pop-up featuring a major national
food-industry brand will be announced in the coming weeks.
“This year’s restaurant lineup features a delicious and diverse selection of cuisines from across
the region that perfectly exemplifies why Buffalo’s food scene is one of the best in the nation,”
said 2025 Taste of Buffalo Chair Matthew Reis. “The Taste has been one of Buffalo’s premiere
yearly events for decades because there is truly something for everyone and every dollar spent
supports local businesses and charitable organizations. When you come to the Taste of Buffalo,
you’re not only able to enjoy your favorite dishes, you also are giving back to our community.”
The following restaurants, food trucks, and wineries will be participating in the 2025 Taste of
Buffalo (* notes rookie restaurants):
● A Gust of Sun Winery
● AJ’s Kitchen*
● Allen Street Hardware Cafe
● Anchi A La Carte
● Avenue29 Foods
● Babcias Pierogi
● BW’s Barbecue
● Caribbean Taste*
● Carrubba’s Chicken Pit
● Chrusciki Bakery
● D.A. Taste
● Dimples Pancakes*
● Dirty Bird Chicken N’ Waffles
● El Coquito*
● Genesee Brew House*
● Genevieve’s Cheesecakes & Bake Shop
● Golden Hour Treats
● India Gate
● Is That Grandma*
● It’s Pierogi Time*
● Just Pizza & Wing Co.
● La Casa De Sabores
● Lime House Sushi & Ramen
● MAC Lady Catering*
● Merritt Winery
● Mexico City*
● Mister Pizza Elmwood
● Mother Cluckers Grill
● New Jewel of India
● Nick Charlap’s Ice Cream
● Nickel City Vice*
● Not Just Cakes
● Osteria 166
● Resurgence Brewing Company
● Roaming Bison BBQ*
● Sidelines Sports Bar and Grill
● Steaksters
● Sweet Melody’s
● Tops Friendly Markets
● The Bavarian Nut Company
● Three Brothers Wineries & Estates
● Venus Greek & Mediterranean
● Victorianbourg Wine Estate
● World Of Desserts*
For more information on the nation’s largest two-day food festival, head to
www.tasteofbuffalo.com