Kate is helpful. Try the mushroom pizza! The fried chicken pizza is good if you like sweet flavor. Cheeseboard and gelato are good. Easy off street parking. Limited wine selection. read more

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Hydraulic Hearth is a great place to grab a few beers with friends. They have a good variety of craft brews on tap including Community Beer Works. The atmosphere both inside and outside is very nice too. Inside is full with tables but they're always occupied so the demand for food must be high (I've never come for dinner). There's a long bar with lots of seating, and also seating around the pizza oven, I like that. Outside there is a second bar and also more tables, but they're more spread out than the ones inside. The decor is cute too, hanging lights and garden space. There's a shuffleboard area too. During my most recent visit, I stopped in on a Thursday night at 8 pm and it was a full house. We came to see the alpacas which were visiting, and to try the Alpaca Porter by Community Beer Works, pretty good. We ordered from the outside bar which hardly had a wait, and stayed outside until it started raining. Looking forward to coming back soon. read more

Hydraulic Hearth - Community Beer Works released the Alpaca Porter at Hydraulic Hearth, and they had alpacas come visit to celebrate! - Pizza Near Me - Buffalo, New York

Thursday after work, I meet up with some coworkers. This was my first time here, so I was surprised to see the revitalization of the whole area! Hydraulic Hearth is very nice, especially their outside patio. Inside, it is huge with tall ceilings, giving it an industrial feel. Drinks were about $10 each, but they are good and of decent size. I didn't try their foods, but from a quick glance of the menu, I saw some gourmet pizza (and I'm not a fan of pizza). Overall, a nice place to meet up with friends after work for happy hour. Also, if you're a dog lover/parent, dogs are allowed in their outdoor patio area. read more

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Great place to hang out with friends over drinks and some food! The service is great and the drinks are amazing. Totally recommend this place read more

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The pizza here was Really delicious thin crust pizza. The drinks were good as well, and while it was busy we didn't have to wait too long for them either. I'm excited to come back and sample more of the menu! read more

Hydraulic Hearth - a pizza on a pizza pan - Pizza Near Me - Buffalo, New York

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Really fantastic spot for 3 things: cocktails, beer and pizza. If you stick with ordering just these 3 things, you will leave happy and your experience at hydraulic will always be a great one. The pizza- absolutely delicious every time. Some of them have a more robust flavor than others but each is unique and still delicious in their own way. I have tried their apps and a few different entrees which have lead to dissatisfaction and a lackluster culinary experience. My only reason for giving 4 stars is due to the inconsistent service. Some nights we go in and the service is exceptional, and then on the same night the following week it's the complete opposite. All in all, we love the atmosphere, and the pizzas and drinks will always keep us returning despite the inconsistency in service. You won't leave disappointed if you stick with my 3 suggestions at the beginning of the review! read more

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Went to hydraulic hearth after FTT. Came in for a drink and had a bad bartender experience. What happened next was an example of a restaurant going above and beyond. Our group went back and sat in the area I can only describe as the friends couch section. Manager came over and also had a waitress helping him give us Elite service. Drinks were Awesome! Went the mixed route, for "The Root" and "Bourbon Fresca" both were High quality. Then came the pizza...I went chorizo for mine but we also shared the fried chicken, pep, margarita and others...all were delicious. After our meal, we were given a generous discount for the bad experience previously. Thank you for going above and beyond to retain business!!! I have to mention after our group was finished...a few of us moved the party to the patio, which is beautiful! Live music was playing, we got FREE public espresso coffee (which is complimentary BTW) and iced cream. It was a magnificent evening. Couldn't recommend enough! read more

Hydraulic Hearth - Complimentary Public espresso with an iced cream special on the delightful patio! - Pizza Near Me - Buffalo, New York

Enjoyed stopping in for a quick pizza on Saturday night. There was no wait to get seated and the food came out very quickly. I was surprised the menu was pretty small considering all the different meal options I saw posted on the Yelp review. They just change up the menu seasonally. The place was pretty loud and would be a good place for drinks and if you happen to get food it's a bonus but not a place to sit down and have a conversation. The homemade mozzarella sticks were really good but the sausage and ricotta pizza was just ok and didn't have much of the sausage or ricotta on it. The pizza is enough for 2 plus we had leftovers so the prices were reasonable enough I added the 4th star. read more

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Great outdoor dining space, decent cocktails, good pizza. The White Pie was good and the mozzarella sticks were also a must-try. Very dog friendly as well! read more

Came here with my wife for a date on a Saturday night. There was about a twenty minute wait, which was fine as the bar is much larger than most of the brewery/restaurants I have been to locally. The bartender quickly brought us menus and our drinks were served promptly. I am a fan of Irish Reds and really enjoyed the Irish Wristwatch. The hostess found us at the bar and seated us. As a side note, the bartender gave us a branded postcard, which I thought was a neat touch, more on that later. Our waitress, Kate(sp?) was really good. She casually identified both of our beers by sight and offered us refills straight off. I have had good service at a number of places, but I thought that was a notable talent. She checked in on us regularly, told a few jokes, and generally made sure we had a good time. We started with mozz. sticks and loaded tater tots, both of which we liked a lot. The tots were a little heavily loaded with beef for my taste, but I liked them nonetheless. I really, really enjoyed the four cheese pizza, my wife had one of the specials, a jambalaya pizza. She absolutely loved it, not insanely spicy or too covered in shrimp, a good ratio she said. Both pizzas were around $12 and we only got about halfway through them, I'll note that they reheat well the next day. The pizzas are very thin, possibly flatbread style. Kate offered us complementary coffee from a local coffeehouse whose name I, regrettably, cannot remember. With the bill, she gave us a postcard which she said she'd mail out. We wrote something dumb and addressed it to a friend. Free marketing and a neat little touch while your card is processed. All in all we had a great time and I would love to come back in warmer weather for their outdoor seating. read more

My first time at Hydraulic Hearth was for the "Bagels and Brooze" about a month or so ago. BreadHive comes into Hydraulic Hearth on Saturday mornings and makes bagels in the wood burning stove while Hydraulic Hearth offers the booze. What more do you need for a perfect brunch? I started off with the Bellini, a drink I don't have very often but wish I did. I feel like most brunch spots offer Bloody Mary's and mimosas so I had to capitalize on the opportunity to order such a delicious Bellini. Other offerings include the Beermosa, sounds interesting to say the least! I ordered the Old Man Brooklyn which came with cream cheese, lox, capers, tomato, red onion, cucumber, and dill on one of the freshest, tastiest, bagels I've ever had. Substantial amount of lox and the perfect ratio of everything else. I also split the yogurt parfait dish and remembered how much I love the combination of first light yogurt and BreadHive granola. Another perfect combination. I hope to venture back to "Bagels and Brooze" in the near future. The atmosphere is pretty cool, tables fill up FAST. I think it starts at 11am, I got there promptly at 11 and tables were full by say 11:30/11:45. I am withholding the fifth star until I try Hydraulic Hearth's brick oven pizzas and what appears to be a developing beer garden. In the meantime, I am a huge fan of the Saturday morning brunch they have going on. read more

Hydraulic Hearth - Bagels and booze... Old Man Brooklyn. So delicious. - Pizza Near Me - Buffalo, New York

I came by here on a Saturday evening and it was packed. Since I didn't have a reservation I was placed by the tables in front of the pizza chef which I didn't mind because it was like dinner and a show. But I do advise to book a reservation if you're going in with a group and need a table. The food came by pretty quick. The chicken and waffles pizza was an interesting mix of sweet and savory. I felt that the amount of toppings was a little lacking but the taste was great. read more

Hydraulic Hearth - Chicken & Waffles pizza - Pizza Near Me - Buffalo, New York

Love the pizza! Menu change often so your never burnt out. We love coming here during the summer due to the great outside patio they have! Service is extremely simple and order when your ready! read more

Love the crust at this place. The pizza has been consistent since it opened and the food always comes out promptly as ordered. The mozzarella sticks did not look "homemade" like previous visits, but were very good. Great place to sit at the bar and have a pizza and drink. Sit towards the far end of the bar if you like it less noisy - the front can get very loud. read more

Hydraulic Hearth - Mozzarella Sticks - Pizza Near Me - Buffalo, New York

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Maybe it's the cute WNY-themed wallpaper. Or maybe it's it's the bar stretching across the room. Or maybe it's the exposed brickwork and the large windows overlooking Seneca Street. Whatever the reason, I really like the vibe of Hydraulic Hearth. I started with a house cocktail, "The Hydrocar," a potent, fruity bourbon drink with orange liqueur, ginger, lime juice and aromatics. We ate dinner at the bar, sharing a Farm Salad and Burrata Pizza, both excellent. Highly recommend! Great place for larger groups. read more

Hydraulic Hearth - "Hydrocar" cocktail - Yum - Pizza Near Me - Buffalo, New York

My partner and I went yesterday about 4:30 PM to 5:00 PM and sat outside. They were serving limited drinks out on the patio and you could order food or drinks either in the restaurant or at the patio. Food was good we had the chicken sausage pizza I would say on a scale of 0 to 10 probably a six or seven for that pizza. Nothing special. We ordered the summer salad which was actually quite nice and refreshing. I would say these are not the friendliest people. My partner ordered an espresso martini and the bartender opened a bottle of something premade that I was sure was made on the premises but it in no way resembled an espresso martini other than it tasted like coffee. When my partner told him it wasn't her favorite drink, and she never complains, he gave her a dirty look and said well, "I guess I can make you something else." She didn't like his attitude so she just took the drink and was not happy with it but drank it anyway. I ordered their ode to an old-fashioned/Manhattan and it was OK. It was also something that they opened from a bottle that I'm sure was aged on the premises and poured it into a class with a large ice cube and served it to you. We've been to this place one time before at night and it was so much better. We sat at the bar, had a great conversation with the bartender, had great well-crafted drinks, and a great pizza that night. I think I would probably go again only at night. If you're going to have a bar outside with only things that are on tap or pre-made then I wouldn't frequent the outside area. There are much better bars in Buffalo but the vibe is nice at this place just need a little more friendliness and better crafted cocktails. read more

I was there for a private function during happy hour. There were assorted pizzas offered, including a gluten free one. All were delicious, many flavors on thin crusts. Also included in our private happy hour were a couple of platters of sliced meats and cheeses. The meats and cheeses were beautifully displayed on wooden cutting boards. Hydraulic Hearth put out a lovely spread of pizzas, cheeses and sliced meats for the function. read more

Cool vibe but food was meh.... Have to order at the bar so no real service. Would not go back when there are so many other cool places

This is the first place we tried while visiting Buffalo for the weekend. Food and decor are amazing. Drinks take a bit to make as the bartenders are true mixologists but every cocktail was fantastic. read more

This is a trendy restaurant/ bar in Larkin I've visited a few times. Everything about this place is trendy from the brick oven pizza to the elaborate cocktails to the outside patio with the shuffle boards. Very spacious and they have fun events. Tonight we stopped in for Alpaca Night! read more

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Have been here a few times now, and really don't get the hype - especially after the most recent visit. During our most recent (and last) visit, we were celebrating a friends new job/going away, as they would be moving to Boston. All of us had been to Hydraulic Hearth a few times before. They refused to serve one of our friends a beer, because they thought his Ohio-issued license was "fishy." He was 34 years old (and the oldest of the bunch). I actually thought they were joking at first. Not sure if they recently got in trouble (or almost got in trouble) for serving underaged customers, but this was downright bizarre. Aside from that lame-o situation, here are some pro/cons: Pros: - Nice ambiance, atmosphere (other than the rude bartender and manager) - Nice outdoor patio/seating area - Creative offerings - Good beer list - Location. It's nice to see businesses like these pop up in different areas of Buffalo, not just in the Elmwood Village/Allentown/ Hertel Ave. areas. Cons: - For somewhere whose main attraction is wood fired pizzas, they just aren't that good...the varieties are interesting, and the ingredients are fresh, but the crust is weak and overall they are not particularly satisfying. Idk, maybe I'm just not a wood-fired pizza person. - Overpriced. Big time. Especially for the quantity. - Location. Here's the flip side of this one; Larkinville is like the North Korea of Buffalo. Some nice looking store fronts, but an absolute ghost town unless it's Food Truck Tuesday. It's almost eerie to go there. Overall, the food just isn't quite good enough and the license situation was so awkward/weird/embarrassing, that there is no need to come back here again. There's just too many better restaurants in WNY. read more

Ran out to Buffalo on a Friday night to see a concert at Buffalo River Works and since we left from work, we got hungry around Rochester, so my wife found this place online and we decided to order ahead to save time. The Good: the place is located in a cool neighborhood and it's a nice looking restaurant. The online ordering made things simple and we were excited that they offered vegan food too. While I'm no longer vegan, I still like the food and to support that initiative, so I ordered the Vegan meatball sub. We also ordered a Margherita pizza to share and my wife ordered the Steak sandwich. The food was pretty good, the pizza was tasty and had a little char on it as would be expected for the coal or wood fired oven they were using...tasty, but not the best I've ever had. Similar to Pepe's in Connecticut, but a little less flavor in the sauce. The vegan meatballs were a little sausage-y but I really liked the vegan cheese on it. My wife liked the steak sandwich, but was a little put off by an uneven spread of aoli, I ate that bite and she was back on her way. I though it was very tasty. French fries were great. We liked that they had more than just pizza...don't get me wrong, I LOVE pretty much all pizzas, but it's cool to have other options too. The staff was great. Everyone was friendly and seemed genuine in their desire to make the food to the best of their ability. We ordered to go, but wanted to eat there , so we went to get a couple cokes and the bartender gave them to us no charge, which was a pleasant surprise. The Bad: one thing I didn't love was the roll my sub was on. I thought it could have been better. It was reminiscent of a D'Italiano roll from the grocery store. I would have enjoyed it more if they used a more crusty authentic roll from a local bakery. In Summary: we would definitely come back here. We are coming out for a hockey game in December and will most likely be visiting again. The place was clean and friendly and had some pretty tasty food. read more

It took me a while to check out Hydraulic Hearth, but I'm definitely a fan. Friend and I came here semi-late to catch up on a weeknight. Although the kitchen was close to stopping service, they were able to make us a pizza. They have some creative options, such as a gouda mac & cheese pizza, but this time around I went for the Arugula Pesto. We sat at the pizza bar, rather than opting for a table and the atmosphere was nice for a catch up with a friend, despite that we were the only ones eating there (the rest of the patrons were at the bar). The pizza came out quick and was delicious. Crispy crust, delightful pesto and brussel sprouts. I happily devoured it without looking back. The french onion soup lost the place a star. Definitely underwhelming and I'd highly suspect it's not made from scratch. OK broth with some cheese sprinkled on top. Absolutely meh on the french onion soup, I would totally recommend you skip that. ...but the pizza was amazing and they are definitely known for their cocktails. Great atmosphere and a nice additional to the Larkin District. read more

I went here a couple months back and tried their banana pepper dip and burrata pizza. The pizza was the best pizza I have had in Buffalo. The dough to toppings ratio was perfect and I had finally found the best pizza in Buffalo. read more

For the staff at the Hydraulic Hearth it might have just been another routine night of work, but for my family and I, it was a special night in which we celebrated my mother's 60th birthday and my own birthday as well. We had called ahead and they were very accommodating to set us up with an area on the patio for 30-40 friends and family and allow us to run a tab inside and out for our birthday celebration. They did an amazing taking care of everyone! Everyone was extremely friendly and helpful throughout the entire night. A special thanks to all the staff including the kitchen staff that continued to put out delicious pizzas and appetizers. Thank you Jeffrey (manager) and to David (bartender). You provided amazing service and my family greatly appreciates the wonderful memories you helped us create! read more

The place is pretty live, fun environment but it's definitely a bar much more than a restaurant. I wasn't expecting that. It was deafeningly loud in there with the crowd, but that might be what some are looking for. The food is what I went for, sadly. We ordered 2 pizzas, a margherita and one called Larkin herbs and cheese. The Larkin had really good flavor but was overcooked, but the margherita, which is kinda the staple of Neapolitan pizza places, was literally burnt to a crisp. It cracked apart like a saltine right from the moment it came out to us. There was barely any cheese or sauce, and the crust was thin as a potato chip all of which really emphasized the hard burntness. We pick up a slice, wave it around, it literally was just like a wooden shim. The waitress asked our opinion, and said that if we had told her it was burnt she'd have switched it out for us. I rather felt that if she meant that she would have comped us on at least a part of the bill. Also we ordered gelato but it didn't come for 20 minutes and we cancelled it because we were late to somewhere. The waitress and the staff generally were really very friendly which is why I gave them 2 stars instead of 1. She said she really hopes we come back despite the issues. I appreciated that tho I don't know if I'll ever go back there TBH not when Hearth and Press is so nearby and so delicious (quiet too). read more

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The outdoor space is AMAZING. Love playing shuffle board in the evenings. Love the pizza and drinks are pretty good. Slushies are delicious on hot days. read more

Fun atmosphere with great parking. We chose to come to Hydraulic Hearth to celebrate the end of the month with good spirits and of course, pizza! I love a good Margherita pizza. The size of the pizza is enough for one hungry person to devour or for two people to split. The drink menu is extensive and really brings out the characteristics of Buffalo! Beer was cold, spirits were tasty! I ordered the Margherita pizza and added fried chicken. BEST DECISION OF MY LIFE. The pizza was so delicious it nearly disappeared off my plate. Highly suggest trying each one of their pizzas. It was a good $6 add in. Come after 5:30 pm - there is decent parking nearby. I know it gets crazy around food truck Tuesdays - plan wisely! Full meal with drink (pizza and mixed drink) came to be $26. Not bad! read more

Will not return. We ordered the pizza special on a gluten free crust. The $20 entree came horribly burned -- only the middle was edible. This is inexcusable for a place that specializes in pizza. The service at the bar went from annoying to comedic to enraging. Bartenders were incompetent at best -- couldn't properly make drinks from the menu. Constantly poured the wrong beer choice from the taps. We had plenty of time to observe this as we waited over 25 minutes in a mildly busy bar for a second drink. Did not wait any longer. Left and will not return. read more

Hydraulic Hearth - Charred, inedible crust. - Pizza Near Me - Buffalo, New York

I'll start by saying I was caught by one of the staff staring off, as I slowly ate a slice of pizza. Essentially was in a pizza trance, so that happened. Low lighting with bar and brick oven on display, seating has individual tables and for smaller parties, can sit "at the bar" in front of the pizza oven, which is also separated by a clear barrier. Started with drinks and enjoyed a moscow mule and a rum & coke. The drinks were strong but tasted great; not a complaint in the slightest. The real winners though were the pizzas. The white pizza with dollops of creamy ricotta to off set the crunch of the thin pizza crust. If you fold the slice, it'll hold up so you don't lose all the toppings. The pepperoni pizza was savory though slightly greasy but it is expected with the pepperoni cups, which is more flavorful than the typical flat pepperoni. Staff was friendly and to keep minimal distance from everyone, all drink and food orders were done at the bar and you are given a stand with a number they can identify where to bring the food to. There's also a table for water, silverware, napkins, and even takeaway boxes. Overall, you'll get a lot of food and drink for reasonable prices. For two drinks and two pizzas, it was a little over 40 bucks which is a deal for the quality of food that you get. Great spot to go on a date or catch up with someone. There's also outside seating, which I did not try. However, when weather permits, that would be a nice option if in case it is too crowded inside. read more

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Tonight's adventure had me trying out Hydraulic Hearth based on great recommendations from co workers and friends. It certainly lived up to all the hype! I am quick to judge an establishment based on how easy it is for me to park. Call me crazy, but I was so surprised that they had a small free parking lot behind the restaurant! Parking would be a challenge without this, as the location isn't by a lot of street parking. Walking up to the restaurant I could see a large patio-looks like a lot of fun in the summer! Clearly, in the winter is was closed though. Great excuse to visit again! The bar was well stocked with a variety of beer and liquor. We ordered the sausage pizza and mozzarella sticks and WOW those mozzarella were amazing! A great place to go for after dinner drinks, date night, or groups. Atmosphere was causal with a great relaxed, yet hip (is even cool to say hip anymore?! Haha) vibe. I can't speak highly enough about the waitstaff either. They came to take our order, asked us how everything was but also respected our space so we could have a nice conversation. Came on a Tuesday night, so can't speak to weekends, but it wasn't overly noisy which I appreciated. Can't wait to go again! read more

Love this place. We go here all the time, they change up their menu from time to time. The mozz sticks and fondue are my favorite for apps. I loved the artichoke pizza but it's no longer on the menu. The margherita pizza is always a good choice. The staff is also great and awesome service. In the summer they have a rosé sangria that I can't wait to have again read more

If you forgot to wear a flannel shirt just inform the host and he'll give you one from the "loaner closet." Nothing against flannel (I love mine) but once it becomes the mandatory uniform for your waiting staff, you may have a hipster problem. But it's all good! We were seated right on que with our reservation and checked on regularly. I'd really like to give this place a 4/5 for their beer selection (lots of community beer works on tap) and a 3 for their food (limited menu). So I went with 4 stars. Meeting up for drinks? Great choice! Big bar & awesome drink selection. Going out to eat? Selections won't be vast. Meal will be good, but not very filling. Want to bring your little yelping dog (no pun intended) in a purse during dinner? Sure! Why not! Oh, cause it's a terrible idea. That's why not. read more

Hydraulic Hearth - A solid flight! - Pizza Near Me - Buffalo, New York

Like trying new places that has pizza and craft beer. This place has both! The cheese pizza was amazing. Crispy crust. Fresh ingredients. Wood fired pizza. They had a large selection of craft beer, mostly Community Beer Works. Great staff. Had a cozy atmosphere with the dimmed lights. read more

Hydraulic Hearth - Cheese pizza - Pizza Near Me - Buffalo, New York

2.5: due to snotty bartenders who act like it's the Upper East Side of NYC; and the "no server" business model...Food was good but not great. Incredibly loud inside, forget about chatting read more

My family and I are frequent flyers at Hydraulic Hearth. This place is delicious and a great night out. They have coloring supplies and they give the kids pizza dough to place with at the table. The staff is amazing, extremely family friendly and very accommodating. During the summer they have live bands, a beer garden, shuffle board, corn hole and more. They have an amazing manager Jeffery who makes you feel right at home. The staff is friendly with kids and offer a warm welcome when you arrive. The food is great and the drinks are plenty. They always have food and drink specials. The facility is very clean and always a good time. I often come with my coworkers and meet the family here. This is by far my favorite restaurant in Buffalo. If your in Larkin square check this place out! It VERY popular after food truck Tuesdays. read more

Hydraulic Hearth - Love this place! - Pizza Near Me - Buffalo, New York

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Hydraulic Hearth... a classic place that will not fail you. Their beer garden is great! It's huge and you can even bring outside food to it and have a little party or get together. They also have shuffle board, which is a great feature! Their drinks are a little pricey, but they are good. I had their frose (frozen rose) over the summer and it was the perfect summer drink. Their pizzas are definitely good. I'm a huge fan of wood fire pizzas, so you can't go wrong here. I believe we had ordered a pizza with burrata on it. I love burrata anything, so why not have a pizza with it!! I hope to stop by more often to try some of the different pizzas. And of course, once summer rolls around again - catch me at the shuffle boards!! read more

I've only been here twice and have not had any of the food, however I will say the drink menu is fairly impressive (wine, beer, cocktails) and I love how they have the mini bar outside. It'd be nice if they served all of their cocktails outside (you have to go inside for a select few) but it's not a big deal. There's plenty of seating inside and outside. They even have some activities you can participate in outside. I'll write another review once I actually have a meal there, but it is certainly a nice atmosphere where you can hang out with some friends, chat over some drinks. read more

From the furniture, to the locally sourced ingredients, to the free coffee after a meal, it's the little things that matter when a restaurant is trying to make a name for itself in a crowded market. And Buffalo has a saturated pizza market. Hydraulic Hearth immediately stood out from the crowd by offering Neapolitan pie. This is not a frat house pizza delivery place with half price Tuesday Specials. It's an elegant eatery, with a full bar, that serves authentic thin crust pizza. Prices and portions are reflective of the product. So, if you're looking for cheap and filling, Elmwood or Hertel is probably a better destination. The average pizza is $15. It will make one hungry person happy, and will be a nice split for two people who have salads and maybe an app. The wings - though not traditional spicy Buffalo style - are very good: rich, dark bourbon sauce. My favorite pizza is the sausage pomodoro and I'm also fond of the herb and cheese pizza when we use it for an appetizer for a larger party. There are always 9/10 to choose from, so meat eaters and vegetarians should be equally happy. The only pizza that doesn't measure up (on the menu Sept 2015) is the roasted chicken with (stewed?) tomatoes, cilantro cream sauce and shredded lettuce. Despite a near perfect crust, it was just weird. The combo did not work for me. The beer list is terrific- Bells Oberon on tap is great in the warmer months. And the specialty cocktail list is definitely worth exploring. Generally, I'm a martini drinker, but I'm slowly working my way down the cocktail list and I have not been disappointed. I've been going to HH about once a month since it opened last year and, as expected, the owners are adjusting the details to provide a consistently delicious experience. With the exception of our first visit, the service has always been very good - in fact, the last time we went, our server, Justina, really impressed us with her knowledge and patience. She wasn't just going through the motions. Hydraulic Hearth should remain an anchor in Larkin Square. read more

Hydraulic Hearth - Wallpaper - Pizza Near Me - Buffalo, New York

The staff is very nice and there's a good atmosphere. There's a good amount of seating in the summer time with the outside patio. Can gets bit crowded on Friday evenings. Though I haven't tried it, I hear their pizza is really good. I've had their drinks and they are always tasty. There's a bartender who likes absenth and he creates a new drink around the liquor every season. It's always different but so good and creative. Working in the Larkin district, I wish they were open during lunch hours. But they don't open till 4 so try to make a reservation or be prepared to wait because it gets pretty packed pretty quick. read more

Hydraulic Hearth - Loving the patio - Pizza Near Me - Buffalo, New York

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