After a long drive to have brunch somewhere on Elmwood, just to find the doors locked, I ventured…read moreover here to have lunch and it did not disappoint! First off, I was greeted and found staff friendly and efficient! You have plenty of options for seating .. dining area, front bar, back bar, even an outdoor patio bar. Although it is dive bar-esque, it was nice and clean (let's be honest .. some dives have a stench and stickiness that can definitely ruin your appetite, no matter how much you may love them). They have a set up for bands to play, as one was playing while I was there for their 2 year anniversary (congrats!). What was nice is although I could hear the band (it was playing in the back and I was up front), it wasn't over whelming me. I have eaten places where, no matter where you sit, it's extremely loud, and I appreciated that you had a choice here. Now onto the food: The food should have been doomed to fail; my tastebuds were prepared to eat sweet, buttery, syrupy French toast with a mocktail at brunch elsewhere. But wasn't hyped about the menu because of this (which is not dog and pony's fault .. I had to work and didn't have time to research where else brunch was available). I settled on the umami smashburger by a suggestion of my waitress. Now once again, could have been doomed to fail as I'm not a French fry person and my favorite cheeseburger is one I make on my own. BUT WOW their food blew me away and made me forget all about my brunch let-down. The French fries were fantastic and had a great seasoning on them! The smashburger was great to the last bite .. and I was NOT expecting to finish it as it was a really nice portion (I ate lunch now 10 hours ago and didn't need to eat again it was so filling!) but it was so dang gone good I sure finished it! Smoked cheddar .. chimichuri aioli ... kimchi bacon jam .. oh ya that bacon jam was EVERYTHING!! Thank you to the staff at Dog and Pony for making my long drive worth while!

We came here for lunch because we seen so many great reviews but man, what a disappointment. The…read morebar area was nice, but the service and the food was not as everyone else described. I ordered the smash burger, my husband ordered the turkey sandwich. After we were waiting for our food for over 25 minutes, the server came over and said that he was just informed they don't have the turkey because they had an issue with that freezer. Ok, so my husband ordered the cheese steak because he was super excited for the bahn mi roll. My smash burger was alright, but the bread they use for their burgers remind me of those cheap buns you get from TOPS that just fall apart. The worst part was that they forgot the dog sauce on my burger, so I asked for the sauce, and THEY CHARGED ME FOR ASKING FOR SAUCE THAT WAS SUPPOSED TO ALREADY BE ON THE BURGER I ORDERED. My husband made sure to tell me after we already left because he knew I would have fought it and our already 1.5 hour long lunch date would have been longer waiting for the refund... He ordered the cheesesteak and the sandwich was so small, and the "bahn mi bun" wasn't even toasted which is a signature for bahn mi bread. He said the flavor was fine but nothing to rave about. The worst part, for me, were the French fries that came with both of our meals. They were soooo heavily peppered that they were inedible. We asked for ketchup to try to make them tolerable, and they gave us a pre-portioned small cup of ketchup... You serve french fries with most of your menu, why isn't there ketchup on the table?!? Overall, It was a nice place to have on senrca street which used to only have the blackthorn and franchescas, but I would not eat here again.

I've been wanting to try their Sicilian-style pizza for quite some time, and my birthday cookie…read morereward finally gave me the perfect excuse to celebrate. They already have a fantastic thin-crust pizza, so I asked if they could make the Sicilian style with the muffuletta toppings. No problem at all. It took a little longer than expected (ordered for 4:45, ready at 5:00), but it was absolutely worth the wait. Ordering is easy online or by phone. If you get voicemail, just call back - they're probably on the phone with another customer. Now, about that pizza. The thick Sicilian crust had the perfect chew: light and airy inside with a crisp, golden bottom. Every bite was loaded with the bold salty toppings, bringing a savory, slight spice/pickled kick that paired perfectly with the oils and melted cheese. The toppings reached edge to edge, creating a pizza that was hearty, flavorful, and impossible to put down. Please pencil in a visit to The Deli on a Wednesday to grab one of their pizzas. I do recommend ordering ahead to claim your dough. This version reads like a Yelp review and really highlights the texture and flavor of a loaded Sicilian pie.

Sandwiches here are so good they make your head tilt. Like the weight of how good they taste is so…read moreheavy that you can't lift your head up straight you need to tilt it lol. I had the Sting which features their handmade, always fresh, never frozen chicken cutlets. It also has their hot honey which isn't too spicy it gives it a good kick that compliments the rest of the ingredients. We also got the Art Corvalay which was absolutely amazing. Not only are their sandwiches great, the service here is impeccable. Can't wait to go back and try some more sandwiches.

A lot of choices on menu, service was good but restaurant wasn't busy. We ordered burger and one…read moreof the chicken sandwiches (the Lennox). Burger wasn't bad and chicken was really good! Only con have is the restaurant temperature was cold. They need to turn air down. U noticed other customers also putting jackets on. I would return to try other items but not necessarily a must go again.

Friendly employees. Nice atmosphere. Most importantly, sandwiches were delicious!read more

Do you want the flakiest, most buttery, delicious croissants of your life? Do you want an artisanal…read moreloaf of sourdough to eat by yourself - I mean share with with family? This is the place for you. Amazing bakery, great breakfast sandwiches, and delicious coffee.

I arrived for breakfast knowing nothing about the bakery beyond the location. Crossing the…read morethreshold, the aroma of yeast and warm cinnamon hit me, and something else I couldn't quite put my finger on. When I looked at the display case, it became clear: Sourdough! I'd never before seen sourdough croissants or cheese danishes; there's an abundance of gorgeous loaves/boules for sale. (Cheese fondue supplies! Yes!!). A baker's rack to the right sells day-old bread at discounted prices (make your own croutons!) I opted for an almond (sourdough) croissant and a small coffee; I was asked if I wanted a mug or a to go cup? I was given a beautiful glazed mug - very charming! Two things worth mentioning: There's a small seating area downstairs, and five large tables upstairs. The stairs? A polite way of describing them is, "grandfathered-in". The rise/run makes it difficult to navigate if you're in thick boots, carrying a child, or have stiff knees. The pastry had a beautiful crunch. I enjoyed the almond flavor. And then I found: cherry preserves? I'm aware that "croissant et confiture" (eaten with jam) is a standard French breakfast, but it did change the mouth feel of the treat. I'd recommend this place to anyone wanting to try something earthier and beautifully executed.

Great food and service. It's always a fun visit there. Beautiful interior and exterior of the…read morebuilding. A lot of love and care went into this.

Get out of the way subway, jersey Mike, etc. Amazed when stumbled on this amazing sandwich shop…read more The delicious smell strikes you walking in. Great service. Great atmosphere with a most unique origin. Breakfast seems limited selection but lunch is well rounded. Tried the beef/brisket sandwich with 2 cheeses on a homemade onion roll. Good size portion & reasonable price. Nice to sit & eat, too.

The three of us enjoy this Italian food shop and cafe's neighborhood and also the Elmwood Village…read moreneighborhood when we visit Buffalo. This is a relatively new place on Allen Street. Two of us ordered a different pasta dish and they were great. One of us ordered a sandwich and it was phenomenal. Excellent cannoli and espresso. We told the staff we were visiting from across the river in Canada, which we do four or five times a year, and they were very friendly to us. Lots of products from Italy to buy, and we bought some dried pasta, extra virgin olive oil, and balsamic vinegar. A great choice for a delicious lunch. The decor is very cool.

The cranberry chicken salad sandwich special last month was very good, not perfect. The price was…read morevery fair and the ingredients were of good quality and quantity. This place doesn't work for us because of the limited hours and the owner's philosophy of eschewing convenience. That being said, I hope you give them a try if it works for you!

A surprising delight in Olcott. After browsing through all the lovely little shops, came across…read morethis gem. Food is great. Not overly expensive for lobster...and you get plenty in the bisque and overflowing the bun in the lobster rolls. Worth a stop here.

I don't know why we never came last year but we finally tried it and will definitely be back…read more Prices are high but comparable to anyone else that serves lobster rolls. My son enjoyed his Connecticut roll. I had the California lobster roll with avocado and wasabi crema. So good. They come with house made chips seasoned with Old Bay. Very good. Not greasy. Next time I want to try the lobster tots. They have a cooler with soda, beer, and wine minis, as well as a slushy machine. Service is fast and friendly. Lots of outdoor seating. The location at Olcott Beach is great. It's right by a small ferris wheel, and in walking distance to the shops, beach, carousel park, and Krull Park. A great addition to the town.

The food and service were very good. However, the cook was wearing a disturbing, explicit shirt…read more(FU.. with a picture of a carrot) that was clearly visible to customers.

This is a cute small place with a patio. The decor is really neat and cozy. The staff was very nice…read moreand answered any questions and gave recommendations. I got the half Caesar Salad to start and until I got the bill I thought they gave me a full. It tasted good, the croutons were homemade, but beyond that it was a good Salad nothing amazing. The person I was with got the soup of the day cup which was a spicy chicken soup. It was loaded with chicken and vegetables with a kick. It tasted great. We split the Vivani (Hot Sandwich) Chicken Cutlets, Roasted Red Peppers, Mozzarella, Lemon Aioli, on Italian Roll which tasted amazing. I love a good sandwich and this has been the best in Erie County so far. The bread was nice and soft so it wasn't hard to eat at all. I would 100% recommend coming here and will be back to try the different sandwiches.