The time was upon me to update my wardrobe. My existing suits were starting to show their wear…read more You know the story.. my suits had seen more than their fair share of lipstick on the collar, bullet holes skirting the jacket fabric at the ribs and for whatever inexplicable reason, Bengal tiger placentae stains on the sleeves. Bureau not only sells fancy threads worthy of distinguished gentlemen such as myself, but they also sell exclusively fully customized suits. Head to the shop on Elmwood Ave. for a visit and I promise you'll be impressed. There is a small lounge area where you sit and discuss the design of your new suit that has the look and feel of being in a London flat, as if you just wandered into a snuggery in Stanley Kubrick's A Clockwork Orange. Also, said lounge area may or may not have a false wall that leads to a secret room where there may or may not eventually be a speakeasy where men can sit down, whip up old fashioned cocktails and discuss the ways of the world, hypothetically speaking. A pure testosterone kick. I stopped in and met with Joe and Mike on my first visit. I didn't realize how much time I would need, so I came back a second time to place my order. There are a lot of choices to choose from, from the fabric, to the buttons, to the pockets, to the decision of putting something cool and hip for your interior liner, such as floating skulls and your initials, or something more classic. I didn't realize how many subtle nuances could be added to a fully customized suit that not only make you look like a secret agent killer, but also these nuances can showcase that fact you're wearing a custom suit that you just can't get from Men's Wearhouse or Jos A. Bank. Suits they craft here are made utilizing the finest woven wools and other top materials of your choosing (e.g. tweed, cashmere). Expect a 4-6 week turn-around-time, as your personalized suits will be manufactured in Holland. With this level of service and quality, however, comes a price: two-piece suits start around $700-$800 and three-piece suits start around $1300. If suits aren't your fancy, Bureau also sells fully customized jeans, dress jackets and even leather goods, such as shoes and handbags, but the suits are Bureau's staple. My thoughts? Go to Bureau now and "suit up" like Barney Stinson. It will be "Legen...wait-for-it...DARY!"

I knew for quite some time that I wanted to use Bureau for my custom wedding suit, and Jon and Mike…read moreat the shop did not disappoint! I did my initial consult with Mike, and while I thought I had a good idea of what I wanted going into the appointment, the customization options were endless. Mike was super knowledgeable and down to earth, and really helped me narrow it down based on my vision. I opted to get the wedding suit package, that came with a three piece suit, custom dress shoes, white dress shirt, socks, knit tie, suspenders, and pocket square, and it's definitely worth the money. When I returned for my fitting and put the suit on the for the first time, I knew right away I never had a suit look and feel so good. Definitely will be returning to stock up on more suits with these guys. They're a riot, and the product is top notch.

If you are looking for unique, locally crafted Buffalo apparel and gifts, than Buffalo Apparel is…read morethe place for you! Stumbled upon this shop by accident when roaming Hertel and eating ice cream with yelp friend Teresa. We were lured in by their ad outside for masks as we are both teachers who will need them for the upcoming school year! If you need a birthday gift, housewarming gift, Christmas gift, or just want to spoil yourself come on in to experience a wide variety of gifts. From jewelry, to coasters, to clothes to pictures on the walls there is something for everyone and every style. I loved all the buffalo themed masks, and ended up choosing a zubaz mask for myself! They did cost $14.99 each, but I liked that they had the metal piece to make them fit good at the nose, a longer strap to hang around your neck for easily keeping them with you even if you take it off, and a ear straps that were elastic but also had a bead to help tighten them if the elastic starts to wear out. Also machine washable! Take a trip out to Hertel and check out this awesome store, you are sure to find something for yourself or a friend!

Who doesn't like Buffalo themed gifts for somebody or themselves? Located in the heart of Hertel…read moreAve, Buffalo Apparel Company offers much more than Buffalo themed apparel! They offer special gifts made from local artists like jewelry, coasters, one of a kind art, pillows, magnets, beautiful masks that we could all use at this time, and the list goes on from there... The owner Jeff is very friendly and makes you feel welcome right away! The mask sign outside the store really got my yelp buddy Sara and myself attention because we're teachers. We need to stock up for the new school year! The masks are locally made, have cool Buffalo themed patterns like buffalo's with hearts, bills, chicken wings, etc. They are also machine washable. I love the ear straps and the longer strap to keep around your neck when taken off! It's my favorite mask so far! Reasonably priced for only $14.99 and for a little less $12.99 they have children sized masks! Very comfortable and stylish. They have many eye catching Buffalo themed t-shirts but you can bring in your own design and they can put it on a shirt as well! Also offer hats, socks, bow ties, etc. I also noticed all the cool art made from local artists! These would make awesome birthday, holiday, or shower gifts! I also purchased a cool buffalo print t-shirt and Buffalo necklace. It's important to support local and I promise once you stop in this Buffalo Apparel Co. store on Hertel you will be back!

The service was excellent today, they were friendly and professional... there were tons of sales…read moreand lots of merchandise. Bring your Amazon returns and there are coupon awaiting you... today was $10 off of a $25 purchase...

Just came in for an Amazon return. The store is clean and was very empty when there. But the Amazon…read morereturn process was easy..friendly workers and nice receive a 20 percent coupon off after the return. Good marketing.

Very small and disorganized. Not a lot hanging on the racks, and there were no prices on them. One…read moreof the cooler pieces here were some funky disco boots way up on a high shelf in the corner collecting dust, no visible price tag or size which would likely help them sell. There were a lot of clothes/miscellaneous things in reusable shopping bags stuffed underneath the racks...unclear if shoppers are expected to dig through them. Lots of dust on the floor, got all over my skirt when I bent down to look. There is a bus parked outside that has more items for sale, but again totally disorganized and tons of junk shoved under the racks. This store has potential but the owner needs to put more effort into curating, pricing, organizing, and cleaning.

Visiting this little vintage haven is like stepping into a delightful time capsule, each corner…read morecrammed with chic treasures that whisper tales of yesteryears.The charm of the place is magnified by Wendy, whose enthusiasm for her collection is as infectious as her taste is impeccable.It's a place where every find feels like it was meant just for you, whether it's a dashing 60s suit or a whimsical accessory.The warmth of the welcome here makes each visit more than just shopping--it's like catching up with an old friend who happens to have an extra Wander in, and let Wendy guide you to your next beloved piece; it's a shop where every visit enriches your closet and your spirit.

Now open! Near the Barnes and Nobel on NFB…read more Brand spanking new and awesome inside. This is a fantastic store for anyone who likes LL Bean. They have tons of kayaks to hiking boots to mittens. 3 stars for this large chain. I default chains to 3 stars as they must be A-OK to expand as they have.

I've never been a fan of Target because the prices always seem to be higher than many places. But…read morewhen my target remodeled a couple of years ago, I had to be impressed with the cleanliness and layout of the store. Yesterday I was impressed all over again. The keyboard I'd bought for $10 last August on Amazon died suddenly two days ago. Not a very sturdy keyboard, but sure I'm guilty of contributing to its demise, as I'd often turn it over and bang it soundly on the desk to dislodge crumbs and lint and dust. Seems not a good idea. So to alleviate computer addiction withdrawal yesterday, I went out in the midst of a slight blizzard to see what Target might have in keyboards. I found one for ....$10. I not only took that home, but I ended up doing a little grocery shopping. I was surprised to find the things I bought were selling for the same prices --or less-- as the grocery store. When I got home and opened the keyboard box -- wow. Compared to the "Yugo" keyboard I had, this one was a Lexus. So I am impressed with Target now for the availability of quality merchandise at competitive prices. And still a clean and well designed store.

Horrendous. Found the SILVER (shiny) curtain rods I wanted packaged as BRUSHED NICKEL (not shiny)…read more Asked for assistance and the front end manager insisted I was wrong, several times then finished with "that's how target does it." The ignorance was even more annoying than the mislabeling which amounted to a six dollar difference between products. Just another reason to avoid target.

I can only say this location has amazing service. As a new arrival in Buffalo, I went to two…read moresneaker stores and Macy's. Macy's no longer carries sneakers at the Boulevard Mall. The two other stores one local and one a large chain where the service was so BAD , I had to leave. It is so embarrassing. No wonder retail is dying. At least at Fleet Street they were attentive and courteous. Unfortunately. I picked out 3 pairs, no size 10.5. Went home ordered on-line. I tried Buffalo but customer service in our retail establishments needs to improve, or all the stores will go the way of the Boulevard Mall.

They are super helpful here. Lots of great options for running gels, vests, etc even running…read moresneakers that you don't see out they probably have!

When you walk into the store, you feel like you stepped into a Bills Fans heaven! So many neat…read moretreasures and you can truly tell they value each customer that walks in the door. This is a must stop when you're in Buffalo! Amazing service and endless bills treasures!

These guys get an extra star just for being some of the most awesome people I've come to meet in…read morethe vintage community! After the pandemic I really got into buying and selling vintage decor - and I'll never forget, one of my first estate sale escapades after starting that venture, I came across the guys from Queen City Vintage. They told us they had been there to sign up for the sale at 6am, and had thoroughly swept up most of the sweet vintage Buffalo Bills gear at that sale. This included things like pullovers, hats, and some other merch. After hearing what they spent, and what they sold the stuff for, I had to admit I was thoroughly impressed. The amount of dedication they have to obtaining these items to sell is seriously admirable. It honestly inspired me to go far with my own buying and selling. Flash forward to a few weeks ago, I visited the store for the very first time. They were having a huge vintage Buffalo Bills sale at the shop in honor of the home opener. I was the first person in line, getting there at about 8am to wait until 11am for the shop to open. One of the guys asks me what I had come to the store to shop for, and I told them about the vintage Tweety Bird pullover that they'd posted on their Instagram a few days before, something I'd been looking for for a very long time (in honor of the one my mother once owned). They promised to make sure the one I wanted was on the rack for me when they finally opened the store. More respect earned. So yeah, these guys are genuinely fantastic. Their selection of vintage items (not just Bills) is pretty incredible, and all of their stuff is in such awesome condition that it's all basically deadstock. I totally recommend visiting their shop at least once, and following them on social media, as they're always posting stuff online too that typically sells out before they can even put them on the shelves at the store. And yes, I am thoroughly enjoying my Bills Tweety pullover as I write this. And my vintage Zubaz. Go Bills!

So this is a very mixed experience. Coming in you get a sales person who is probably going to be…read moreable to close a deal with you, talk about the benefits of the product. There's no question but that Verizon is very expensive compared to other carriers in the Buffalo area. So that's the downside. You agreed to buy the phone, and they have to order it and then they're supposed to call you when it comes in. Only they don't. So when you go back in to see if it's there or when it's expected in, and it turns out that it's been sitting in the back. So it takes hours to get you hooked up. I don't remember that happening when I went from one phone to another with AT&T but that might be because I stayed with the same carrier I'm not sure. And for sure check your bill. Because it definitely was a lot higher than I expected I had to call and get that all fixed. I was kind of a pain.

After Brand X cellphone company hijacked my phone number on New Year's day, I rolled up to this…read moreVerizon location & spent at least 2 hours with Mark getting my phone & hotspot back up and running. He wasn't able to reinstate my old #, but I was so happy with his customer service and knowledge base that I don't care. The location was semi-busy all morning, popular site for walk-in traffic. This location is on Delaware, just before Hertel, in a strip shopping center that includes Fleet Feet, a Credit Union, and Little Caesars Pizza. Mark shepherded me through this perplexing issue with patience and kindness. If you ever have reason to visit this location, ask for Mark. He's the best!