This is one of my happy places in Buffalo! Herbs, spices,…read moreflavoring extracts from around the world are available at various quantities and price points. The staff is very familiar with the products and happy to help you find what you need if you get lost.

I have ordered from Penzeys for many years but didn't realize they had a shop in Buffalo. It was a…read morecook's dream filled with spices. I loved the smaller sized packets... perfect for sampling some of the mixtures before buying a large bottle. The employees were knowledgeable and helpful. The store had a very homey, country feel. I came home with a nice selection of samples to try and old favorites.

I discovered this store during 2025 and it has quickly become my go-to favorite grocery store. I'm…read morehere at least weekly. If you eat seasonally and value keeping your money in the local community, this is a great place to do both. Things I love: Great deals on seasonal produce, especially for members (I signed up on my second visit and boy is membership worth it!). High quality meats. Plenty of locally grown and made options with clear signage. The bulk section is especially great - bring your own containers and you can get some excellent savings on dried fruits, grains, rice, nuts, candies, beans, spices, loose-leaf tea, and more. Sometimes they do tasting days where you can try samples of the pre-made food items. Non-food things: Staff is all friendly and helpful. Parking is easy. They have an electric vehicle charging station in the lot. There is a "little free library" style shelf at the front to share books; there's always new stuff to read and often a selection of cookbooks to try out. Some prices are higher than at other stores so I do shop in multiple places depending on my list. For anything I want in bulk, local, or organic, this is where I get it. Plus, people here are just nice. Staff, customers, everybody. The vibe here is positive and comfortable and it's just a nice place to be.

I signed up for a Vegan baking class. Courtney is a great teacher, having first a little multiple…read morechoice quiz with little prizes(Today the prizes were vegan lollipops.) then showing a vegan cake being baked on a You Tube video, giving us tasters of two differently made vegan chocolate chocolate chip cookies and lastly supplying an assortment of topping to decorate our (made by Courtney) mini vegan chocolate cakes. Our chocolate cakes are about 4 1/2-5 inches in diameter. The topping choices were: fresh raspberries and blackberries, colored sprinkles, pecans and chocolate pieces shaped like 1/2 footballs. Courtney first made the dough to make one of the chocolate chocolate chip cookies. It's only a 90 minute class, so that bowl of dough went back to the kitchen to be baked off. Courtney then made fresh vegan vanilla buttercream, just to show us how easy it is to make as a vegan topping.. Since it was not a full class we were all offered a second cake to decorate with the vegan buttercreams and the other toppings.

Stopped in for a quick lunch. Our server Taylor was so sweet. Very attentive and helpful…read more Cute little bistro with great food. Burger was really good and cheesecake tasted homemade. Really good!!

Loved the option to create your own salad. Our waitress was very attentive and explained the…read moreordering process. Ordered the honey garlic chicken. The portion of chicken was very large. The combination I chose was delicious! I tried 3 salad dressings, Balsamic & Creamy Parmesan Peppercorn were my favorites. I highly recommend coming here for healthier, clean eating.

What happens when Buffalo's finest bartender gets pregnant? We gain Buffalo's finest bartending…read moresupply boutique...and she gets a baby. Win, Win! Perhaps you have noticed in the past several years that the winds of change have been blowing in Western New York mostly in the culinary/mixology realm. Bars in the recent past relied on large-bosomed attractive bartenders who had no idea what the hell a Negroni was, but they could make a hell of a vodka Red Bull. About three years ago that all changed. Bars started utilizing house made syrups and shrubs, bitters and infused oils, and herbs and spices. Bartending in Buffalo was elevated to a high art, where the bartender became more than a good listener (with a nice bosom), but a master of their trade with in depth knowledge of spirits and paired flavors. Drinks were elevated from something that'll get ya drunk, to something to be savored and relished. It is the difference between Red Lobster and the French Laundry, i.e. a Grand Canyon sized chasm. This begs the question from whence did these winds of change originate, and no, the answer is not the Scorpions. While I can go into a long and detailed history, you can read my other reviews for that. Let us just say the conclusion to that historical musing would lead you squarely to Jon Karel, Kerry Quaile, and Zack Mikida...the proprietors of this fine establishment and mixologists extraordinaire (tags I do not use lightly). Should you be one of the fortunate in Western New York to watch any of these three ply their craft you would have noticed a large array of specialized tools at their disposal. Things like Yarai Mixing glasses and Lewis Ice Bags became commonplace, and used for to the delight of the crowd. Watching these three work created a showmanship in a bar not seen since Tom Cruise flipped bottles in Cocktail, which intoxicated (in more ways than one) the viewing audience. However, just like watching the Cooking Channel at home, you learn to demystify that which was previously only the in grasp of a select few. You realize that with some practice and the right tools, you indeed could elevate your home bar and mixology skills, much to the delight of your guests, spouse or house pet. This is where Queen City Shaken & Stirred enters. The aforementioned proprietors decided to help supply and educate the home audience by creating a beautiful boutique on Hertel Avenue (right next to the Sidebar). The classy interior and reclaimed wood theme beautifully accents the inventory of both vintage and state of the art bartending supplies and glassware. On my first visit to the store, I upgraded my jigger and bar spoon, along with a rubber small square ice tray, and some Scrappy's Celery Bitters. However, the pièce(s) de résistance were my three tiki glasses featuring a scowling Fu Manchu, a turquoise mermaid, and the cutest little hula girl (along with the decorative drink umbrellas). While tiki drinks have not made their way into my repertoire up to this point, I'm already studying up on Zombies and Fog Cutters. Mahalo! Which leads to my next point, with Kerry Quaile on hand most of the time (and her very knowledgable staff when she isn't) even if you do not know what you are doing she can teach you. They have a bar set up at the store to teach bartending technique for those unacquainted with the tools of the trade. Not only do they have Buffalo's best hand curated tools and supplies, they have the Queen of Buffalo Mixology (hence the name of the store?) to teach you how to utilize those tools. Boom! There are not enough good things I can write about this boutique since it embodies all that Buffalo stands for. The underlying philosophy is that knowledge is not meant to be hoarded among a select few, but instead shared with all who are willing to learn. It is this post-bousgouise mind-set that has and will continue to ignite the fires of growth and prosperity in the Queen City by significantly upgrading our cultural infrastructure. Buffalo is going through a renaissance and this boutique is yet another manifestation. Queen City Shaken & Stirred is a unique opportunity to learn from the best and be part of that renaissance. Take me to the magic of the moment On a glory night Where the children of tomorrow dream away...in the winds of change

If you like mixed drinks and like the process of making them, this is the store for you. It's tons…read moreof fun here. They have whatever you need to make a perfect martini, mojito, ice cube or anything else that makes what goes into the glass fun and interesting. This is not a discount store, but prices are ok. Street meter or side street parking.

The garlic and herbs and the sizzlin steak are delishballs!!!!! Highly recommend…read more xo xo Blond chick

My family adores the charcuterie ingredients here: Olives, crackers, salumi, cheeses and marinated…read morevegetables. Outstanding and top notch. Most are organic and labeled as such. They are also the highest price point in any city, and staff behave as if they've been instructed not to look "the quality folk" in the eye. I can only imagine this is the result of working with very demanding customers week after week.

We enjoy shopping here often though we live 35+ mins away. Lots of great products, great selection…read moreof dairy-free and organic products. I am originally from California, so I already knew of the Whole Foods experience, but never thought it'd come to Western NY! Can't wait till the smart dash carts arrive in this store!!!

I was greeted several times by different employees at this sparkling clean and orderly, full…read moreservice market... They had pretty much everything that a kitchen needs plus items for cleaning and home and beauty. I saw it posted on Instagram with fantastic meat sales... today, porterhouse steaks are $3.99 per pound and look very fresh! They also had other meats at a very fair price. They carry a couple of items that were unexpected in my opinion, like sugar free ketchup and BBQ sauces and Kinder brand spice mixes. The cashier was quick and polite and as I was leaving, employees thanked me for shopping there and send to genuinely mean it I recommend you stop here at some point in your grocery travels!

This much needed grocery store is a diamond in the rough. It is well stocked with a good variety of…read morechoices. Tony and the rest of the staff are friendly and very helpful in accommodating the needs of their customers. There is ample off street parking , the store is well organized, and clean.

I'm sad to have missed this place. I didn't even know it existed until recently and came here to…read morecheck it out. But it's closed up shop. Not sure how long it was here.

From the owner: We specialize in Ceylon Tea , Cinnamon Tea , Cardamom , Pepper Black Pepper , Chipotle Seasonings…read more, Steak Seasoning , Herbal Tea , Ceylon Green Tea and various other spices herbs and tea

Very friendly service, not super fast though... so if you're in a hurry this is not your place…read more.. go here when you have a bit more time to relax We ordered Egusi soup with goat... it was thick and brothy at the same time... the flavor was excellent, but it was difficult to eat with the Fufu, as the consistency was a little watery. The goat meat tasted wonderful but was pretty tough to eat. There were a couple of nice sized chunks though as well as some bones to eat around... It was an OK experience and I'll go back to try some other items. I did think it was a bit on the pricey side as the bowl of soup that serves one is $20, before adding the uncharge for meat.

I am a big fan of African food-- fufu and egusi used to be my all time favorite dish. So full of…read moreflavor with a little kick to it. This time, I paid extra for goat meat and it seems I received scraps because there was only meat on ONE of these pieces- otherwise it was all fat/bone. I notice that when I order goat pepper stew I get good pieces of goat. With egusi they hide all the bones underneath soup, so they can get away with giving out less desirable pieces. Aside from that, the flavor is lovely, portion size is good for the price, and customer service wasn't phenomenal but they were friendly and smiling! Restaurant was clean and they've upgraded their tables which brings up the ambiance a little. I will go back--just maybe for a different dish. Peace (:

Tiny little shop that smells heavenly! Sometimes I can be sensitive to strong smells, specially…read morefloral scents- this place looks to keep a mild scent throughout the store, but the products!!! I loved a candle the had called summer slices, apparently a watermelon base scent! The have lovely wooden bowls filled with candles, a bath tub in the front full of bath bombs & simply a breathing array of bath and beauty products. The store is bright and freshly decorated and just a lovely shop to step into. I snagged a bath bomb and now wish I had bought more! The lady behind the counter was wonderful as well! I even dragged John in later to have him smell some items.