An update: Used the TH app and got quicker service, but the line for drive-thru was already full at…read more08:00. Great, soft apple fritter, and hot coffee: Portable foods!

Olean Tims. I stopped here as I was passing through eilian on a few hikes in the area. It was a…read moreSunday, but 10 o'clock in the morning, and that surprisingly it was packed. The lines did move fairly quickly. The restrooms were fairly clean. 3 stars for this large chain. I default chains to 3 stars as they must be A-OK to expand as they have.

This is a new location for the franchise and it shows: Everything is clean and well stocked. The…read moredrive through is easy, and the staff is well trained. I especially liked the landscaped yellow flowering shrubs around the perimeter: How very Canadian!

I stopped by The Scoop in Portville for ice cream recently on a warm spring afternoon. There was a…read moreline when I arrived at this outside ice cream stand. They offer many flavors of Perry's Ice Cream (hard scoop) and soft serve ice cream (cones & cups), sundaes (traditional& specialty), flurries, milk shakes, floats, slush puppies, and doggie dishes. They have close to 35 toppings to add to your treat. They also serve ice cream flights, 4 small scoops of your choice for $5 (in 2024) and waffle nachos. Despite having one order window and one pickup window, the line moved along. When it was my turn, I ordered the Waffle Nachos ($6) which came with soft serve ice cream (vanilla), choice of two toppings (got cheesecake bites & apple topping) and sugar cone chips. These waffle nachos were a good size and I dipped the chips into the ice cream, cheesecake and apples for a nice sweet dessert to enjoy with my large coffee I had in my vehicle.

01/26/2026 An update: I arrived hoping to find my favorite January citrus, called Sumos, which I…read morethink think are proof Heaven exists. I found them! And then I nearly died of sticker shock when I looked at the price: $3.99 each, with my club card discount. This store is already amping up for Easter, and Mardi Gras is still two weeks away! Well-stocked shelves, bright, clean, easy parking: I love this store!

What happened to the benches in this store?, they used to have rest areas for people to rest, I…read moretook a 77 year old woman to the store, she needed to rest, no benches, so she decided to rest on a case of beer, come on people think of the elderly and disabled!

An update: Quick service, delicious desserts. We sat at the picnic benches and watched families…read morecome and go.

If you're visiting Ellicottville, stopping at Watson's Chocolates is an absolute must. The shop has…read morethat perfect old-fashioned charm, but the real star is their incredible sponge candy. The light, airy honeycomb center has the perfect crunch, and it's coated in rich, silky chocolate that melts in your mouth. Every bite is the ideal balance of crisp, sweet, and decadent. You can tell they take pride in making their chocolates with quality ingredients and generations of craftsmanship. Whether you choose milk or dark chocolate sponge candy, it's the kind of treat you'll be thinking about long after you leave Ellicottville. The staff is always welcoming, and the entire store is filled with amazing chocolates and sweet treats. If you've never had Buffalo-style sponge candy before, this is the place to experience it. Watson's doesn't just sell chocolate--they create a tradition that's worth coming back for. Five stars without hesitation!

An update: Now that Lent has begun, jellybeans, chocolate eggs, and a giant 15 lb "Big Boy" Easter…read morebunny wearing Mardi Gras beads are for sale. Ice cream always available in cones, dishes, milkshakes, and sundaes.

This is more like a food truck/ bookmobile than a farmer's market, except that the food is fresh,…read morein season, and mostly locally grown. The hours are Fridays only, 11:30 - 12:30. I've found amazing berries, beautiful cauliflower and broccoli, and squashes. Everything is excellent quality, and attractively presented. It's staffed by the same two people every week, so it quickly feels like a "local" business. All the fruits and vegetables qualify for SNAP/EBT benefits; they're up to 50% off if paying this way. Pro tip: The Catholic Charities food bank across the street on Park Square is open Fridays at roughly the same time, to maximize travel efforts. This store-on-wheels is open rain or shine, so bring an umbrella and a reusable bag if weather looks bad.

This is a to-go or a delivery place only: The absence of tables and chairs makes this unmistakable…read more Happily, there are many park benches beneath mature maples across the street. These are meant to be health beverages: Low sugar, vitamins in the juices, and caffeine to boost the metabolism. All flavors are chilled. The caffeine content is 200mgs, which is equivalent to a large coffee. I loved the blue and white tiles, the modern chandelier, and all the light streaming in the large windows and doors. Very friendly and quick service, with three people behind the counter. Ample street parking. Apple pay in addition to the usual cards