We made a special trip to Strong Hearts and were glad we did. Everyone found something to suit their taste and raved about their choice. Super happy to find veg food with big flavours! Portion sizes were generous (most of us had leftovers for lunch the next day), fries were crispy and tender, and the milkshakes were a HUGE hit! A must-try. read more

Great food. Awesome gluten free vegan options. Definitely try their chicken wings. So good. read more

So sorry for the delay in this review... Strong Hearts offers order ahead meals for Thanksgiving and Christmas and there is rarely anything that's not delicious. They meals I order are definitely enough for two very hungry people!! Their offerings vary a bit from year to year, with changes in the sides etc. There is soup main courses and sometimes a variety of salad. Then they include a dessert to complement the meal. This will be the third year we are ordering our holiday meals and highly recommend them. read more

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It's so hard to find great vegan restaurants. We went here maybe a couple months ago (can't remember exactly). We had no idea they were shutting down soon. Food was always delicious, and great portions. Service was always kind. We loved that it was a safe place for the LGBTQ+ community as well. I'm hoping in the future they could open their doors again. read more

I went to college in Syracuse where Strong Hearts originated, so I was excited to see they expanded to Buffalo! Their space is beautiful, bright, and colorful. Orders are placed at a counter, then your name is called when your food is ready. Our food came out in less than 15 minutes. My Thai tofu salad was flavorful and filling. The spiced Thai cashews were a great addition.I just wish the greens were smaller or chopped, I had to take some BIG bites. Only one of the four of us who went it fully Vegan, but Strong Hearts has a diverse menu! If you're someone who doesn't like to eat imitation meat or cheese there are other options, such as tofu or a sweet potato burger. Strong Hearts also has a wheelchair lift and gender-neutral bathrooms (labeled in English and Spanish). read more

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I offered to take my niece on a college visit in Buffalo and we decided to eat at Strong Hearts in Buffalo. The menu was nearly identical to the Syracuse location (which I frequent regularly). The seating area was cute and it was easy to get to from SUNY Buffalo State. The service was good and fast there were several other groups ordering and eating lunch around the same time. I deducted one star for the bread on the chicken parm sandwich is not nearly as good at this location! The other ingredients were good and nearly identical to the Syracuse SH version of this. My niece had the ciabatta BLT which she said was good and the bacon tasted real The apple cider milkshake was delicious as always. Thank you! read more

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Visiting from Charlotte and was hunting for vegan cafe and tried this, it was AMAZING - the food, the vibe, the service. Tried the cheesecake, strawberry and chocolate cupcake, vanilla iced latte and everything was more than what I expected. Definitely definitely recommend this place to all read more

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Good vegan flavors and textures. Creative menu items. Quesadilla lack of filling was disappointing & price quite high for the few ounces of filling but taste & texture was really good! Protein drink was nearly $8 & didn't list any macros but tasted good. read more

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Absolutely not. I order the peanut butter chocolate cheesecake. Uhmm no! Just no. It looked very pretty. I don't know but I would like to if they make these cheesecake in house. Anyway, all I can actually taste is oil. I tried the cheesecake three separate times. Each time the same nasty taste.i expected peanut butter but there was none. I don't know what that was but it was pretty bad and left an unruly aftertaste. read more

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Again another amazing lunch, 1 of my favorite places in buffalo, consistent every time. I can't get enough of their food! Good healthy vegan food that's more than just 'lettuce and mushrooms'. This place is next level and very inventive with their food. read more

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Strong Hearts is a top choice for vegan options here in Buffalo. One of my main struggles with most places that offer a vegan option is it is often just a Beyond Burger, or a salad (but hold the cheese!) - nothing that really offers creative ways to use vegetables or other plant based options. Strong Hearts does all of the above - creative alternatives, creative salads, plant based meat substitutes, and even vegan shakes and smoothies. Prices are reasonable, which is a huge bonus since so many places upcharge for vegan when by all accounts it should be less expensive, right? The environment is very welcoming, with a friendly, courteous staff every time we're in; couldn't ask for better in those regards. But wait! There's more! Their selections of vegan baked goods are out of this world! With an ever changing, wide variety of vegan cupcakes and pastries, there is absolutely something to satisfy every sweet tooth, and I dare you to tell me you can tell that they're vegan! In conclusion, you should have read everything above, but go there and make your own judgement. I will absolutely be looking forward to my next visit. read more

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I've been coming here since they opened in 2022 and have always had a great experience along with delicious food. Today we placed a to go order for desserts and when we went to pick it up Key made it clear she wasn't happy they had to hold my order. I've placed to go orders before and never had a staff member tell me "they waited all day for me to pick it up". I placed the order at 10am and picked it up at 4 pm well before they closed at 9. My husband placed 2 coffee orders to go and while we waited for those to be made Key made it a point to tell Alexis and the other cashier Heather finally made it to pick up an order. I did speak to the owner who told me that's how Key likes to joke around with people. Now if she had just made the comment when I picked up the order I would believe it but that she felt the need to make an announcement to the rest of the staff just shows she is rude. It's sad because there are so few all vegan restaurants and to have to find a new one is a disappointment. read more

Service at front counter was awful,she was rude and really snippy when asked if there were to go boxes, like it was a big thing.This girl needs to go and work somewhere else if she doesn't like her job. read more

I was visiting Buffalo and wanted some tasty comfort food with a Buffalo flavor that also was vegan or vegetarian. Strong Hearts perfectly fit the bill. A sweet location, nice clean open space, super cool staff, and really great food. The Buffalo Blue Chicken Sandwich was exactly what I wanted and was so good. All the baked goods looked awesome too - next time. Thanks all. I'll be back when I'm back in Buffalo. read more

Consistently impressed by this place. Most recently I had the ciabatta blt (vegan ofc) and the macaroni salad. Took home the hot cocoa cupcake. Everything was SO. GOOD. Super friendly and knowledgeable staff too. read more

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I ate here today, not only were the fries overcooked, the buffalo chicken wrap was the SALTIEST thing I've ever ate in my life. The sauce is so overbearingly salty that it almost made me throw up. When I went to the counter to tell the cashier, he said, yeah he's had it before and it's way too salty, and instead of honoring my replacement wrap of chicken Caesar, he said that he could offer me a discount for another one instead of just Exchanging the food, which was the correct thing to do. (The skater dude with piercings) then he got upset that I said the meal should be replaced since the buffalo sauce was overbearingly salty. I'll probably never eat here again and I've been VEGAN for over 10 years. read more

I waited 15 minutes or more for a smoothie; my husband was nearly finished with his mediocre sweet potato burger. Would NOT recommend.

Sooo let's just say I had no idea I lived a hop and a skip from this gem!! A friend treated me to lunch here. We ordered her fav from the menu, the Buffalo Mac N Cheese, completely vegan I might add in case you don't know this place was a vegan castle. I also ordered the strawberry banana smoothie. My tribe for both items, absolutely delicious. I literally can't wait to get back in there! The inside is so cute and well decorated. Perfect for a lunch date or a work session. read more

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excellent all vegan comfort food cafe Counter service with a large bright seating area Hot Hunny Fried Chik'n was tasty on a really impressive bun vanilla maple Oreo cookie shake was a tasty treat wish they were open earlier but appreciated that they were open on Mondays read more

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The deserts were yummy! I ordered a strawberry banana smoothie, so good! I also got a a lavender lemon cupcake "delicious" & peanut butter & jelly cheesecake. The best part dairy-free. The service was fast we ordered to go. I love the ambiance, the menu was on a screen and if you're sitting in you can get a paper menu. The decor beautiful. I can't wait to go back to enjoy the food! read more

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Truly Syracuse's greatest export--so grateful we have this gem in Buffalo now. The very Buffalo flavored menu is fun, with "beef" on weck and "chicken" wings, but I can never turn down the Sweet Sassy Molassy sandwich. With a chocolate peanut butter banana shake, of course. Even if you're not vegan, you'll find something to love and will not miss the meat. read more

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My partner and I went to Strong Hearts before a Kleinhan's performance. We had the best time! The place is super cute inside- you order and then grab a seat and wait to pick up at the counter. My partner ordered the Rueben with black bean soup; I ordered chicken parm with fries. We also ordered a small plate of nachos just to try them. And we ordered two cans of cider. All for $65! We were amazed at how affordable this place is and how delicious the food was. As vegans, it is so hard to find places to eat out in Buffalo. I also ordered a birthday cheesecake to go... and tasted it when I got home. Folks... my life is FOREVER changed. I declared that THIS cake will be my birthday cake until the end of time!!! It was amazing - I'm still dreaming about it. We cannot wait to go back!! My only suggestion: lower the lights just a tad= they are REALLY bright read more

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Food is amazing here! Such a great selection, I got the chopped cheese and it was incredible

Wow! In Buffalo on business. I'm so glad I found this place. It's awesome. Amazing Vegan Menu (and brunch). The food is amazing the restaurant is super cute and colorful and the service is wonderful. 10/10. Will definitely be back! read more

I was in the neighborhood and had to stop in for a quick treat after lunch. I am a huge fan of their cupcakes here and this one didn't disappoint either! I got a Loganberry cupcake and it was PHENOMENAL. I love the idea and presentation of their cupcakes and the straw was a nice little touch. The flavor and the frosting was so delicious. If you're nearby, run over and get some of these. So good! read more

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Bought 6 cupcakes . They put them in 2 boxes. Than handed them to me sideways in a bag. They got smushed. Seriously??? Look crappy now for the holiday. read more

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I ordered the Thanksgiving Dinner from Strong Hearts Buffalo for my vegan guests and I ended up eating all of their pumpkin pie (and I ordered two of them). I actually preferred it to the non vegan options, it was so good. Originally from Syracuse, Strong Hearts masters vegan food...it has so much soul, so much flavor...that it doesn't matter if you are a practicing vegan or just dipping your toe in that vegan water - the seitan turkey was flavorful and an excellent leftover, the Mac and cheese had a hint of peppery flavor wafting its way through the hearty, comforting staple. Such an exciting addition to our city, I can't wait to try more. read more

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This review for Strong Hearts really only requires one word ... WOWWEEE-ZOWWEE!! :-O :-D :-D We finally stopped into Strong Hearts for a celebratory end-of-the-school-year lunch with our all-done 7th and 10th graders. The restaurant is on Niagara Street with street parking only. We found a spot around the block on a side street. The short walk to the restaurant was certainly well worth it! Strong Hearts is a bright, inviting dining space, with big windows, lush green plants, colorful murals, and comfortable seating. Ordering is counter ordering, but menus are available to sit and peruse. We had to sit and study the menu, as there are so many delicious sounding options. The menu consists of a variety of salads, sandwiches, burgers, wraps, and meal plates, as well as coffees, smoothies and baked goods and other desserts. Everything on the menu is 100% vegan. But if you didn't know it, you may not be able to tell! This is vegan impostor foods at their best! I ordered the cobb chicken salad. The salad was served in a generous-sized bowl, stuffed to the brim with fresh lettuce and toppings. The feta cheese was creamy and tangy. The chicken was a breaded chopped patty that was chewy and juicy in the middle, with a nice breaded crisp on the outside. The lemon vinaigrette dressing had a refreshing zip to it! Absolutely delicious and satisfying in every way! It was all smiles all around our table! Our son had the buffalo chicken tenders sub with fries. It was a sizable crusty sub roll with big meaty tenders! Our daughter tried the chicken wings. The plate is served with four wings, celery and carrots, and blue cheese. The wings are amazingly meaty! The chicken is wrapped around a wooden skewer, and bites off with a pleasing crunch. My husband had the beef shawarma wrap with macaroni salad. He usually doesn't rave about a wrap or macaroni salad--but this time he did! The juicy beef was delicious in the tangy tzatziki sauce, and he said the mac salad was one of the best he's had. When you first walk into Strong Hearts, the menu item that will immediately catch your eye are the huge and colorful cupcakes in the baked goods case at the counter. So of course we had to top off our delectable meal with decadent cupcakes! We divvied up and shared the vanilla, orange cream, and chocolate cupcakes. They were all sweet and yummy, with a nice dense pound-cake consistency. The orange cream was my favorite, but I'd gladly eat through all of the flavors! Strong Hearts is top-notch food! And yes, it is vegan food, but if you are vegan or not, you will greatly enjoy the food here. Prices reflect the top-quality of the food you receive, with most menu items about $12 - $16 each. It is beyond worth the cost for the sizable portions and high quality food at Strong Hearts. Can't wait until we can return--I'm eyeing up a tofu salad next! read more

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Everyone of us absolutely loved this place. The food is delicious, even if you're not vegan. You definitely don't feel like it's missing anything. Highly recommend and we already said we want to go back and try the nachos read more

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If you're vegan or vegetarian, EAT HERE! Brought my family in for the Bills game, and we were craving chicken finger subs. This place had so many great looking items on the menu that it was legitimately hard to decide what to get. Ended up ordering chicken finger subs because I loved them back when I used to eat meat. Holy F- it was by far the best non-meat sub I have ever had in my entire life. We even brought a few friends who normally eat meat, and they loved everything they ordered too. I'm not even joking when I say we will be eating here once a day next time we come back to Buffalo to visit family. Thanks for existing, Strong Hearts!!! You rule read more

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LOVED their food! Very strong nachos (micro cilantro! Pickled pink onions! Cashew creamy cheese!) and also loved that they come in a small or large portion. Also absolutely scarfed down the Reuben. Good chai latte also. read more

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I loveeee strong hearts . I'm not a vegan but my best friends are and ever since I came in with her I've been hooked on the nachos ! I've also tried the buffalo mac and cheese it's BUSSIN! And the Lavender Lemonade read more

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Delicious food. Ambiance is a bit better for lunch than dinner. Great desserts. Delicious comfort vegetarian food that isn't over processed. The staff are friendly but you do mostly serve yourself and clean up afterwards. Pricing is a little on the high side for a go to or for folks of moderate means. Wish there were more affordable options in the category but overall excellent. read more

Strong Hearts has come a long way and the Buffalo location of the Syracuse brand is excellent. The food has classic American food as well as innovative sandwiches, starters, and specials. Check social media for specials every weekend. Dozens of vegan milkshake flavors, lots of burgers, fun non-burger sandwiches and menu that changes seasonally. I recently had the philly cheese steak and it was fantastic. The sweet and sassy molassy is a great standby though it was a tiny bit spicy for my companion. The Thai iced tea wasn't that classic orange color but the taste was spot on. Run by one of the founders of the Syracuse shop, Strong Hearts has made a sincere investment in Buffalo with an owner who lives here and is immersing himself in Buffalo. While the Syracuse location had been a bit of let through the 2010s, the Buffalo location is everything the Syracuse version was not - substantial number of items made in house, interesting specials every weekend, and Buffalo branded merchandise. The Syracuse location always looked great on paper but primarily served cooked or assembled versions of items that were readily available at Wegmans. This is the ideal place to take non-vegans when you don't want to compromise. Most of the clientele are not vegan and my nonvegan friends are always happy to eat here. read more

My husband and I were in Buffalo for a day and a half and LOVED this place. The breakfast burritos are epic, with perfectly cut roasted potatoes and crispy bits of seitan "bacon" as standout ingredients. The loaded fries are decadent and scrumptious, with chewy fries enrobed in creamy "cheese" studded with veg chorizo. The kale chick'n wrap is good but not outstanding, but you can't hit a home run every time. If we lived anywhere near Buffalo, we'd be there on a weekly basis. Hope this punk rock nook is there when we come back! (One suggestion: You might want to make it more obvious that the place is vegan. I'm not sure it says it anywhere obvious.) read more

This vegan restaurant is excellent! The food is tasty and the service friendly. It would be great if the menu specified what is being used as the substitution, e.g., is it tofu instead of chicken? read more

My significant other is a vegetarian so I frequent veggie places on the regular. But Vegan places? Ugh. Until we hit Strong Hearts in Syracuse. Blew my mind. So when we saw one opened in Buffalo,, we had to go. So goood. I am a meat eater by nature. Fake meat is not even close. But these guys really do an excellent job of capturing the flavors and textures vegan places just don't. Cant recommend it highly enough I read more

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This place is amazing. Almost every single thing I've tried has been outstanding. I'm addicted to the Reuben they have, and the Caesar salad is to die for. read more

This place is amazing! 10+ year vegan, in town for work. Feels like a very happy spot. I've been twice- got an amazing milkshake, it was thick and decadent, and this Thai salad which was deliciously spiced and large portion. Amazing nachos and seriously good brownie! Wow. Will likely go back a third and fourth time before I leave. read more

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This place is a true hidden gem...I still don't understand the sorcery behind this vegan restaurant. The menu is incredible and the food is amazing! It's a hole in the wall that you shouldn't miss. I'm not a vegan or vegetarian but this restaurant will truly have you fooled with HOW DELICIOUS their food is! Food came out fast, plenty of options on their menu, and even their coffee is delicious. read more

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