Edit: Received this compliment from the owner, calling my review phony and re-assuring me how great his food is: "All we have to say to this phony review is "Voted best burger in WNY by Yelp 2014". It's pb&bj=WTF" Not a good way to respond to criticism in my opinion, so I'm adding it to the review and also lowering from 2 stars to 1 star based on the accusation that my 100% honest review was "phony". Actually should have been a 3 originally because I almost never rate family-owned businesses less than 3 out of common courtesy. Having said that most family businesses don't come out and call me a liar. Also based on that response, I definitely won't be giving it the benefit of the doubt and giving it another try, regardless of how much some of my friends, or the people of WNY, or the owner himself, loves the food here. ***** I had a seizure when I tried this food. My friend suggested they change their name to Foaming Buffalo because one taste and I was foaming at the mouth in disgust. But seriously, no. I really, really, really don't like this place. I had half a burger - which compared to Vizzi's or Ruzzine's or Mooney's (or even a Big Mac) was very disappointing. I had my own order of "Buffalo Poutine" because it sounded so exciting! And it was so damn expensive too grr. So Buffalo Poutine is basically... really bad french fries that taste like frozen oven fries. Really bad crumbly bleu cheese on top of them. That tastes awful. And then some very sharp tasting Frank's Hot Sauce poured all over them. The end. I couldn't taste any butter in the sauce at all. It tasted (a) awful, (b) lazy, and (c) how much did I pay for this omg? And so because of the price and the very high rating from everyone else and how thoroughly disappointed I was, I have to give them an awful rating. I've said this again and again but Buffalo food trucks are reeeeally not that good in the main and they're also very overrated (Lloyd's, I'm looking squarely at you). I'm not one of those people who thinks that food trucks are automatically a lower standard than restaurants. I LOVE food trucks. Nobody loves them more, I might even say. My 2nd fave place to eat in Seattle and in San Diego: food trucks. A Taco Bus and German Mariscos Taco Truck more specifically. And Tazo Nazo in Columbus. Omg one of the best ever. And then there's the Halal Carts, especially Sammy's, and Biryani Cart, all in NYC. Some of my fave places in Rochester and Philly are trucks. My fave in Pitt? India On Wheels food truck! Cleveland? SETI's baby! I am used to getting incredible food from trucks. So I have the same standards for trucks as I do from non-trucks. And I like dirt-cheap regular places and dirt-cheap trucks, it's not about how fancy it is. But no. It didn't do it for me. At all. I might even say that for all I care, this truck should go Roaming from Buffalo and stay Roaming. PS The star attractions here are a Bison Burger (I can never bring myself to eat Bison meat or pay $8 for another bad burger from here), and a WTF burger (which is a PB & J burger - edit - the owner is annoyed that I said PB & J instad of PB & BJ. Sincere apologies). Let me just make this clear. I think PB & J is awful, I think the fact that it's a legitimate sandwich and/or meal here is awful, and every time I see it on a menu I roll my eyes. Why not serve "Kraft Mac N Cheese" burgers then? How about a "Brownie" burger? (More awful American things I can't stand). So you get the idea. No, I'm not going to try their 2 specialty burgers because then I'd probably end up lowering it to a 1. The regular burger gets a 3, the poutine gets a 2, and the fact that it's so overpriced and overrated evens out to a 2 overall. read more

After finally getting a chance to come back here to try their Bison burger, this review gets an overdue update. You ever crave a perfect burger from a truck? Roaming Buffalo has the solution. Not only do they grill a perfect cow, but the BISON burger they sometimes have is mouth-shatteringly delicious. It's lean, scrumptious and even a bit healthier. Sure, you pay a premium price for it, but at $8 -- it's still a steal. The husband and wife owners who run this truck are great people as well. Valerie, who takes care of the orders is really friendly and her energy gets you excited for the food. Christopher, the chef -- is a true burger maestro. Their PB & Bacon Jam takes them 8+ hours to prepare and he put some of it on the bison burger, along with some tomatoes, onions and lettuce. The tomatoes I tasted were very flavorful and the other vegetables tasted very fresh. The PB & Bacon Jam is a great condiment for the burger, but only if it's cooked medium rare, otherwise it tastes a bit too dry for me. If you haven't had a chance to get a burger from here, you're missing out. Roaming Buffalo does it right. read more

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There's a reason why they call them "crack fries." Roaming Buffalo's food is delicious, especially their fries. Their whole menu's reasonably priced, with delicious burgers around $6. There's enough variety to make everyone happy, including veggie burgers (topped with crisp, tasty veggies). The service is always excellent, and the owners really care about the quality: they prefer that everything be homemade. The owners also play well with others: they'll be hosting a "guest chef" series throughout 2012, with different local chefs (i.e. Kevin O'Connell from O'Connell's) taking over the grill. As such, they're an awesome asset to the new Buffalo food scene. The only tough part is, well, their truck's always roaming! And since I am too, I can rarely plan to eat their food--it's always a happy accident. I'd say the wait times also make it tough (especially if the weather's bad), but ultimately, it's worth it, so not a drawback. This is fresh, good food, made to order, not a Mickey D's on wheels. So if you're not willing to wait for goodness, don't. But if you are, you'll be rewarded. read more

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I've been to a number of places throughout WNY in search of a great homemade burger....You would think living in America that it would be easy to find a great burger....I think the problem is the general public settles for the "frozen status quo" burger, and restaurants are more than happy to oblige them.....Well anyways I have been to Grovers, the bedrock place across the street from them, Tantalus, etc....And I have to say without a doubt my favorite burger comes off the Roaming Buffalo. My favorite is the BBQ Bacon Cheddar Burger...It comes with drunken onions, and Chris's homemade bbq sauce with beer....I have to say I was never a big fan of beer in food until I came across the RB.....The burger is seasoned excellent (a tad spicy), and has a super texture that almost melts in your mouth, mmmmm - drool...I had eaten here many times in the past before I joined yelp....I have eaten this burger a ton of times, and I never have gotten sick of it....For me that is something to say because I tire of eating the same food very quickly. read more

There were some good things, and there were some missteps, I think that overall though I was pretty happy with my experience of Roaming Buffalo. In an effort to try as many of Buffalo's fine rolling eateries, as well as an intention to escape the doldrums of my workplace lunch menu, when I see a truck close by that I haven't tried, I'll try to make a stop. So, Roaming Buffalo was in the neighborhood, and I gave them a try. I had their basic burger, and then noticed they had a "Buffalo poutine" special. Now I know, those of you who know me well know I cannot resist something on a menu with the word "poutine" next to it. So, order it I did! The burger was juicy and tasty, a good balance of meat and salt and toppings. It was very satisfying, and I'd order one again for sure. The Buffalo poutine though, not so much. I know, people are trying to do twists on poutine, but this was a bit of a misstep. Poutine is: fries, cheese and gravy. This was more cheesy fries than poutine. It started in the right direction, with good fries and the use of blue cheese for the cheese. There was no gravy though, instead just Frank's Hot Sauce. This combination made it generally too salty and overall not really all that great. It was a noble try, and I think if they did it again they should try to do a gravy *and* Franks, which is what other places that have done Buffalo-style poutines have done. All in all, this is a decent food truck and I'd go back. read more

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2 things that stood out to me about Roaming Buffalo: 1) Awesome paint job on the truck. 2) Great teamwork aboard it. That's one well-oiled machine and they fly through orders. Homegrown Buffalonians will likely gravitate to this truck b/c it serves up traditional WNY-fare (burgers, wings, beef on weck). However, they're still able to throw in a few wrinkles here and there. Everyone raves about their bacon jam which I thought was a little over-hyped. I've always thought one of the appeals of bacon to be the texture and you kinda lose that w/ the jam. The chicken wing soup was nice although to be honest, I had no idea what I was eating. Can't really say it tasted like chicken wings either but it did taste good. The burger was nice (though they really need to toast their buns) and their onion rings solid. The creativity of their menu will separate them from all the other Buffalo restaurants that serve the same stuff. read more

Roaming Buffalo wasn't the first food truck in Buffalo, but Chris Taylor and his gang have quickly established themselves as among the hardest working team in the field. From lunch service all around Buffalo to dinners in East Aurora, private catering and even events in Canada, it seems like this truck is always on the move. I've yet to see another truck do three services in a day like RB. The idea behind the truck is Buffalo food on wheels. That means the menu has a lot of the standards you're used to from any restaurant or bar in the area: burgers, beef on weck, wings, Sahlen's hot dogs, and fries are some of the staples. This might not sound terribly exciting to somebody who knows they can walk a few minutes in any direction to find the same fare, but the fact is, the food is good and Chris has some really creative ideas that set his food apart from the rest. Look at the menu and you'll see "bacon jam" at least a few times. It's just what it sounds like and it's good! Sweet, salty, fatty. Put it on a burger with some peanut butter and you've got the WTF Burger. It may sound like a crazy combination, but it's really tasty. The patty itself is very nice, with a bit of spice and good seasoning. You even get the choice of chunky or smooth peanut butter. Fries are another one of those things that aren't hard to find, but RB does so right. Chris jokes that he calls them "crack fries" because of just how addicting they are. Made from fresh handout potatoes they're fried to order, meaning they always come out hot and gleaming with oil. Get an order and it'll be hard to resist finishing it. For only $3, they're a good value. On my most recent trip RB had a special that they called the Drunken Piggy Pork Belly Po' Boy. It was composed of fresh fried Arden Farms pork belly on a Costanzo's roll with a Red Stag maple glaze, lettuce, pickles, and a little hot sauce. Yes, I could feel my arteries hardening as I ate it, but it was quite good. The glaze was sweet with a little kick, and played well off the greasy pork belly. My only real complaint was the pickles; they were fine, but I'm kind of a pickle snob and would have preferred kosher dill chips. The truck itself is beautiful, and the staff is always friendly and courteous. They accept credit cards thanks to Square. As for the wait, I've never been when there has been a terrible long line, but expect about 10-15 minutes depending on what you order. Compared to other trucks in the city, that's just about the average. If it's in your neck of the woods, I recommend checking Roaming Buffalo out, and if you're in the mood to try something new, seek it out. read more

For a fair price of $6 I just tasted a little piece of heaven for lunch. Mmmmm Peanut butter and Bacon Jam on a delicious patty. The WTF burger from these guys was so worth braving the rain for today. I heard about this burger from the taste of Buffalo write up and have been waiting to try it. Well let's just say it did not disappoint. Now I am always up for trying something strange and new but truthfully the taste here is not all that strange. The peanut butter and bacon jam do not overtake the whole burger as you might think. The patty itself is absolutely delicious and was cooked to perfection. Slight crisp char on the outside, soft juicy inside, with just the perfect amount of spice. The homemade quality of it actually stood out over the PB & J on top of it. After mine was done, I kind of wished I ordered two, or least that is what my taste buds were telling me. Can't wait to go back and try some other choices from the menu. read more

A fan to say the least. From delicious, creative burgers with basically a build your own topping menu, to classic chicken or beef sandwiches, fries, onion rings, and oh yea...chicken wings - what's not to love about this food truck? As you've heard from many people they have a "WTF" burger - which contains peanut butter (whether your a creamy or crunchy lover) and bacon jam. Yea you read that right.. fear not, it is DELICIOUS. I was asked what I had thought of the burger and I could literally only reply with : "WTF?!" - I didn't think my voice could go so low but apparently that's where my fancy lives. Just try it, heck try anything on the menu and you won't be disappointed. The prices are just right too, sandwiches range from 6-8 bucks and the sides all under 5. So put down the Big Mac and embrace your real heritage! Roaming Buffalo has a way of preserving our city's classic favorites while providing some inventive and creative twists to the norm. Great street food and great people behind the window, this truck is what B-lo is all about. read more

This was the 1st Food Truck I ever tried in Buffalo and one of the few Food Trucks I've tried so far in my Life. As the name says it roams from Town to Town looking for Hungry Customers to Feed. I was out with a Friend checking out a Farmers Market in Hamburg, looking at all the fine and Fresh Produce when I stumbled upon this Truck. I looked at the Menu and saw some interesting things, the one that struck me the most was the WTF Burger (a burger with Bacon Jam and Peanut Butter on it), I was a little disappointed that they didn't have any Grass Fed Beef but other than that I really enjoyed the Burger (You bite into it and you get that Moist, Juicy Beef and then some Salty/Smokiness from the Bacon Jam and then you get some Sweet Creaminess from the Peanut Butter). This Burger makes you wanna say (WTF) and I enjoyed it the whole ride home. I'll be sure to find that Buffalo again wherever it Roams !!! read more

Chris and Val do an incredible job! Their burgers are hand mixed and made to perfection. I love the Bacon Jam on anything as well as the Flying Bison BBQ sauce. If the pork belly bah mi is on the truck do not hesitate to give it a shot. Great hometown favorites available all over town. read more

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Likes: The meat on the burger is nicely seasoned, fried on a flattop. It's moist and juicy, and works well with a little kick from Weber's horseradish mustard. Bacon jam: it sounds good, it tastes good, it works well on everything, but especially on the wings. The flavor of the jam is complex- at once savory, sweet, and smoky. The fact that it takes an old standard - chicken wings - and turns them into something unique is what I enjoyed most. Chocolate chipotle chili: A savory, spicy, loaded chili with hints of mole sauce and a nice little kick - great after waiting in line for food in the winter. I thought this hearty soup was an absolute winner - great and unique concept that was well-executed. Needs work: The sandwiches are lost with the bread. It's too much bread, which takes away from the stuff inside. As far as I'm concerned, the bun on a burger or hot dog should be just enough to contain the ingredients - no more. The buns would also benefit from being grilled for a short time. The chili was served directly from a microwave. Not a dealbreaker - I still enjoyed it, but the heat was uneven, and there are better ways to keep the soup warm and ready for service. The burgers shouldn't be served until the cheese has completely melted. It's a pet peeve of mine. The burgers: the meat is fantastic - nicely seasoned, prepared on a flattop, very moist and juicy. Quite excellent, really. The Weber's mustard gives it a nice added kick. The cheese wasn't melted, however, and the bun is too firm, too small, and would be better grilled. The beef on weck: Could be better. The roast beef was dry and seemed overcooked. I tried this some time ago, however, and Chris tells me he's changed it up a bit. read more

A clever name with great bites! Screw sitting in a restaurant or waiting for so-called fast food to not taste good... Follow The Roaming Buffalo on Twitter and eat here instead. I had heard so much about this food truck and when I first came across it at the Ralph last season I had to try it out. Now, mind you, I was pretty drunk as you could imagine, so everything sounded good on the menu. I just handed the girl working the window a $10 and smiled. She said, "What do you want?", and I said, "I don't care. Surprise me". She gave me a BBQ Bacon Cheddar Burger and it was out of this world. More importantly, everyone else around me had big ketcup/cheesey/BBQ smiles from ear-to-ear on their faces. Took a while to get to writing this review but I plan to hit up the Food Truck Tuesday at Larkin Square this Tuesday, and I noticed The Roaming Buffalo is on vacation. I figured I should put it up so I can better document my comparisons. read more

Wow. I think I have a new favorite food truck! I finally got to try Roaming Buffalo at Music is Art, yesterday. I went with the WTF Burger (Peanut Butter & Bacon Jam), because I had heard such good things. Amazing. But really, it was burger itself that blew me away; thick and delicious, clearly homemade. This was no frozen patty. The seasoning had a little kick to it which I enjoyed but wasn't expecting (just a note if you like things bland). Plus, the burger was only $6 which was more than reasonable for a tasty and hearty burger. I can't wait to go back and try more. read more

Follow them on twitter @roamingbuffalo1 to see where they are every day. The dizzle burger is great also love the dirty bird. And if you are not full after lunch stop back for the buffalo balls. They are delicious little fried dough balls tossed in cinnamon sugar or powdered sugar. This truck is one of my favorite in buffalo. Great verity every time so you can always try something different. read more

I hired Roaming Buffalo for a party that I had and it was the biggest hit. Chris and his staff did an amazing job catering to my hungry guests. Everyone loved everything on the menu and a year later I still here how their favorite thing at my party was the food truck and how great the food was. read more

I had a mixed experience with Roaming Buffalo, but I want to note that it was during a Larkin Tuesday so they might not have been at the top of their game! So I'll start by saying that I'll give them another shot whenever I get the chance. I was disappointed to hear that their burgers are not gluten free (why ruin beef with bread?) but my disappointment faded when they suggested the Buster burger - 100% bison meat. However the buster burger is boring - LTO with ketch up mustard blah blah blah, so I asked if I could have it done "dizzle style" (mushrooms, cheese, garlic aioli, drunken onions) which they happily accommodated. The burger was super delicious and the aioli was also great. 4.5 stars Hubby had a chicken sandwich, which was a-ok. Nothing fabulous, nothing bad. 3 stars. The biggest disappointment was the buffalo poutine. I've noticed it's not on the online menu so maybe it's no longer an option, but it was disappointing at best. The fries were over cooked and almost a transparent brown color, having lost all their innards. Also, I think "poutine" might have been the wrong description, because it conjures thoughts of ooey gooey crispy cheesy delicious potato strips when in fact we just had a dish 3/4 filled with some fries sprinkled with hot sauce and a tablespoon or two of blue cheese crumbles. I'm not one to leave behind food covered in hot sauce and blue cheese, but they were so uninteresting that we ended up throwing out the last third. 1 star. But man, that bison burger was delicious! read more

I went to Larkin Square for the first time last Tuesday to enjoy the many food trucks that Buffalo has to offer. Being the poor person that I am, I only got to try the Roaming Buffalo. However, I am glad that it was the only one I tried. The bison burger they have is amazing. Absolutely delicious. I honestly felt that I could have been eating that at a gourmet restaurant. I usually don't eat pickles but even the pickle on this burger was good enough that I ate it as well. You should definitely check these guys out. Also, I met the guy who runs it and he is a really nice guy. So, props to him. read more

My experience at this food truck was not the greatest, even though I don't eat beef. So my only real options were chicken sandwiches and fries. I wanted to try the fries ($3) before I spent the big bucks ($5+). The fries that I received were "burnt" at best, they almost look like sweet potato fries, but had no flavor, the sea salt didn't help either. I'm not a fan of ketchup, but that would of really helped. Their "original loganberry" comes in a can, so disappointing. It is nice that they do accept most credit cards. read more

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Definitely one of the best food trucks in Buffalo. This particular truck focuses on good ol' American fare, including a few different burgers. I had the BBQ Bacon burger. Delicious. Burger was cooked perfectly with lots of flavor. The BBQ sauce was the perfect amount of sweet and spicy. Two of my friends had "The What" burger - this burger consists of bacon jelly and peanut butter ... yes, you read that right. I had a bite out of curiosity and now I understand why this is such a popular burger! Unbelievable. Also, props for the amazing service. So incredibly friendly and cheerful. It was cold outside and the cashier offered to run our order into the building if we wanted to get out of the cold. read more

Hands down the best burger in buffalo. There is no doubt why they won "Best burger in wny" in the buffalo spree. ^I voted for them... They always have different stuff to try. But the burgers steal the show. Where else do you see beef tongue and pork belly on the same truck? No one in buffalo is doing that... They're super nice and accommodating to customers too. read more

This food truck is wonderful! The WTF burger is incredible, so many layers of deliciousness. The staff is super accommodating and works quickly. It's a pleasure to have them at the facility. read more

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Sometimes, the right order of fries arriving at the right time can dramatically improve your outlook. I went fairly mainstream with my most recent stop at Roaming Buffalo, have a b-lo classic and straight fries, and I wasn't sorry. The crew on the Roaming Buffalo do not go through the motions. The burgers are well prepared and the little touches like Webers mustard instead of some nondescript stuff help make their food stand out. Fries the way they are supposed to be, hot, crispy. And, yeah, get dessert, The balls are worth any jokes your ten year old self might write in your head as your order them. read more

Love the roaming buffalo...one of the best burgers ive had in buffalo, no lies, was thee bbq bqcon burger, with a red aviator bbq sauce and onions soaked in beer and then caramelized....wow, terrific. It helps that they are always parked under the 190 right across from the hsbc center, just a few steps away. read more

Um, what exactly are in these drunken onions and could their Aviator Red BBQ sauce be any more delicious? Derty Bird - more like dericious bird, like finger licking dericious. read more

Absolutely fantastic burger absolutely fantastic fries are perfect! I don't even like fries and those were delicious. The bacon jam and habanero ketchup are out of this world read more

Fantastic food, looking into them catering my wedding next summer!

There are so many places to get a good burger in the Buffalo area but if you want a truly great one look no further than the Roaming Buffalo. I've eaten at the truck about 10 times now and I've never had anything less than a fantastic burger. That kind of consistancy is difficult to repeat and Chris and Valerie do it every time. The burgers always taste homemade, juicy, seasoned and flavorful. I always know I am not only going to get my money's worth (a very reasonable $6-$7) but I am going to walk away satisified and I'm always anticipating my next visit. The burgers are the best. The fries are great. Their portobella mushroom burger is one of the best I've ever had and on top of all that, their unique fried dough dessert item, "Buffalo Balls" are absolutely heavenly. Another Roaming Buffalo creation, the Bacon Jam spread is a must on any burger. I couldn't tell you what's in it but there is a garlic and bacon taste that makes an already great burger unfairly better. Every time I stop at the Roaming Buffalo, it's the exact same thing; awesomeness. If you like burgers and haven't given them a try what are you waiting for? read more

Great food and friendly folks. Try all of their food. Don't forget the WTF burger, it will change the way you look at burgers.