This was a recommendation from one of my friends. We dined there during brunch hours a few months ago. As soon as you walk in you can feel the soft ambiance, see lovely notes and a few pictures on the wall. It's a bit small but the service is amazing. Customers order at the register then sit down; while waiting the waiter/waitress come around to check on you. Once the food comes out; it's brought to the table and they make sure you have everything you need. All the food is made from scratch and you can tell how much love was put into it by the first bite. I order a breakfast sandwich with a side fries water. My friend got a burger with a side fries and coca cola. Our food was sooo good and we will definitely come back. Next time we will be trying the dessert and other meals on the menu!!! By the way it is a bit limited and the dining hours end by 3pm I believe. read more

Note this place has HUGH portions. Salad could be shared by two and likely 3 people. I suggest 1/2 portions be offered to warn people who are just passing and can't take home leftovers Food was very flavorful Buffalo chicken wrap and a cup of special squash soup. $13.15. Big wrap filled with lots of chicken. Just a hint of heat. read more

I was initially so happy to find this place. This is the second time we've ordered from Salty Chefs. The first time was amazing...I ordered the BLT and Matt got the breakfast burrito. We were both super happy with our selections and were eager to have the opportunity to try more. They seem to be known for scratch cooking and locally sourced produce...so, I was pretty disappointed this time when I ordered a side of turkey sausage with my pancakes. It's very obviously a mass produced frozen product. It's exactly like Banquet or Hormel brown n' serve frozen turkey sausage links that you can get from Walmart. It was super spongy inside and the outside was browned but wrinkly and soggy. The taste wasn't awful or anything...I just expected much better. Another recent reviewer mentioned that their chicken cutlet was a strange texture and, by the waiter's admission, the restaurant orders it precooked. This doesn't seem to align with their philosophy of scratch made and local. The pancakes were ok. The flavor was nice but they were pretty dense. I wouldn't order them or the turkey sausage again. I'm not giving up on Salty Chefs yet though!! I know they have some great food, I'll just try different items on the menu to find it...but I'm not super patient when it comes to spending our hard earned money. I still recommend you give them a try! BLT and breakfast burritos are top notch! read more

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We stopped by for lunch while we were waiting for passports. It was a good decision. We had eggs and bacon, grilled cheese with a salad, and a cheeseburger with fries. The food in general deserves pretty good grades, with the burger and salad on top and the eggs bringing up the rear. The counter service was very helpful and tolerant of our ignorance. Prices were a little high, but the portions were quite large. We'll return in 10 years when the passport expires. read more

The Salty Chefs - Salty bathroom code notice - American Near Me - Buffalo, New York

Wow this was an absolutely incredible find in the heart of the city. The reality is a lot of other people had already found it because from the time we walked in around 1:30 until we left they were really busy ... for a good reason! Great food ... superb atmosphere including the view and top notch service, not sure where that salty chef was. The grilled cheese was one of the most amazing sandwiches you will ever see much less enjoy!! Their burger yummm and the soups oh so good!! There are challenges with the parking system out front so bring quarters!! I even got the secret code to the rest room!! Oh, and the prices are less than those chain "fast food places" and for a better price you get great homemade food at a great price with superb service with a great view and atmosphere all in downtown Buffalo but I think I said that already!! read more

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If you're looking for a place downtown for breakfast or lunch, definitely stop by. We visited after a medical appointment. So impressed with the level of comfort from the scratch-cooked meals. The Salty Chefs themselves were so welcoming, it felt like being at Mom & Dad's or going to Gramma's for a home-cooked meal. The family that owns & operates it was so friendly...Dad took our order, gave a little sample of the delish soup before we ordered it. We met the "Mom Chef" when she visited us table side to see how things were...when I joked I wanted the recipe for her dessert, she kindly explained how she made it! We admired her t-shirt & a few minutes later her son visited our table to let us know where he purchased it for her. The soup was spectacular, our special sandwich was chock full of delicious smoky meat, the salad was fresh & filling, a generous portion with a hombaked roll & a side of white balsamic vinaigrette I wish I could buy a bottle of. The leftovers (aplenty, due to such nice serving sizes) were carefully packaged for us in sustainable paper packaging & no fuss foil. So glad we finally tried this little cafe & hope to return soon Hint-restrooms are for customers only & are down a hallway, requiring a code you can obtain from the cashier read more

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Still the one!!! Everything here is excellent! Recently they began serving tea from the local CommuniTea. Service like you just showed up to your favorite great aunt and uncle house unannounced and they are so happy to love on you through food. Can't say enough about this husband and wife ran operation. Chefs read more

The Salty Chefs - Salmon Cobb Salad - American Near Me - Buffalo, New York

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If you're craving some food matzo ball soup-this is the place for you. I got a bowl of this soup which came with really good bread and butter. Everything tasted high quality and fresh ingredients were used. I also got a side of fries which you could tell were also freshly made, very good. My friend got one of the burgers and said it was the juiciest burger he's had. Very casual vibes. The food came out pretty quickly. Will definitely come back here to try breakfast. read more

The Salty Chefs - House Cut French Fries - American Near Me - Buffalo, New York

I had a very special lunch at Salty Chefs recently. It is beyond my budget for a workday lunch, but it was a holiday week so I felt like splurging. And what a splurge! The food is prepared carefully, this is not fast food - you can taste the love! Even though the preparation takes some time I was able to have lunch within my lunch hour. The service is good, order at the counter and they bring your order to your table. While you wait for the deliciousness to be delivered you can peruse the eclectic wallpaper and choose a recipe that you just may be inspired to cook for your next meal. Or just enjoy the cafe atmosphere. If you're feeling peckish, make your way to Salty Chefs, you'll be glad you did. read more

The Salty Chefs - Cheeseburger and fries - American Near Me - Buffalo, New York

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My coworker found this place and just amazing! When I entered I appreciatedthe cozy yet rustic appearance. I wasn't too thrilled with the menu, but I was wrong. Everything I ordered was amazing. The flavor was out of this world. The man who took my order offered for me to try the soup before purchasing. I recommend this restaurant . read more

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I work downtown so I frequent this place a good amount. And let me tell you, your dollar goes a long way! It's more food than really any person needs for lunch, and everything is really good and home made. Just a small mom and pop run lunch spot, but it's got to be arguably the best lunch in the city. They always have fun and delicious specials every week, as well as fresh sweets. The corn chowder is amazing, and the breakfast sandwich is huge for $6! Those are my two go tos but I love their specials. Big fan of the Salty Chefs! read more

Welcoming and knowledgeable staff, super cool interior with international postcards, and the breakfast sandwich is TOP TIER on an absolutely delicious house made roll. The roll was so good I got another one to go. Will definitely be back! Many times! read more

The Salty Chefs - Interior - American Near Me - Buffalo, New York

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Very cute cafe style restaurant. Friendly staff. Good was very good. We got the taco salad, great portion for the price! The chipotle mayo is spicy for my scared heat people BUT it was so good. The sauteed salmon wrap was excellent. Little tip, if ordering to go get the salsa on the side as to keep the wrap from getting soggy. The ghost pepper chili was very hearty and not too spicy. Maple mustard chicken salad, it was dressed perfectly, didn't even need the dressing provided on the side. Definitely will be back read more

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Delicious BLT. I loved the bun, it was toasted and perfect mix of crunch and soft bread. So much bacon! All of us had large meals, especially those with us who got the salads, they were enough for two or more. read more

Nothing salty about chefvowners Dave and Donna! Super friendly to us visiting from Ca.! Great vibe of authenticity and classic spot in the making! Pancakes drew us here and did not disappoint! Also biscuits and gravy were so hearty! Big thanks for the conversation too! TIL next time! read more

The Salty Chefs - Great Inspo Board too! So true! - American Near Me - Buffalo, New York

While the staff was friendly, I didn't have a good food experience at TSC. I ordered the Buffalo Chicken Wrap...and the chicken cutlet had a strange texture, and I thought it was undercooked. I flagged to our waiter and he informed me that the chicken was not undercooked as they receive the chicken fully cooked from a vendor, but sometimes the texture is weird. That was certainly an odd and unsettling response. I chose not to eat the wrap, and it wasn't until 30 minutes later and plate still untouched did he ask if I wanted anything else. By that point, my friend had finished her meal, and I was turned off and not interested in anything else. He did drop off a cookie and scone at the end of the meal with the check which I paid in full Maybe just don't order the chicken. My friend liked her fish and chips. read more

Brought some folks for lunch. First time. Burger and fries were great! Cob salad was huge. Probably good three meals. Breakfast egg and bacon sandwich was also large and great. Well worth it. Friendly staff. This will be my go to downtown lunch spot. read more

I placed an online order and it was ready by the time I got there. I didn't dine in but there were several people doing so during the lunch hour. I ordered the House Made Vegan Sweet Potato ShroomBurger with balsamic vinaigrette mixed greens. My first impression was positive as I opened the box and saw so many colors! The burger itself tasted good but was too soft. So soft that most of it slid right off the bun as soon as I picked it up, as a smooth paste consistency. I didn't notice a sauce on the burger but it was topped with a piece of lettuce, shredded carrots, strawberries, blueberries, and walnuts. The combination of ingredients was good though. I really enjoyed the salad and the dressing, but was disappointed when I found a moldy tomato in the salad. Overall I'd be willing to come back but wouldn't get this burger again. read more

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Tried out this Downtown lunch establishment this past Friday . It was my coworkers birthday and 6 of us went out for lunch, as I heard they had a pretty extensive lunch menu . Overall , I enjoyed my meal but beware - for a burger with fries , a bottle of water and tax/gratuity , it was a $25 lunch . Ouch ! Not a cheap lunch . The Buffalo Morning burger was tasty - lots of flavor with the mushrooms , egg , cheese . My fries were thin -which is how I prefer them - but definitely over cooked . Also , 4 of us were served their food right away . Another colleague and I had to wait an additional 15 minutes for our food - our coworkers were wrapping up with their meal by that time . They were all burger orders besides 1 chicken sandwich - so I am a bit baffled as to why the food wasn't timed out to be completed all at once . I would come back for maybe a soup or breakfast . I would avoid the burgers if you are in the mood for a cheaper and quick meal during your lunch hour . read more

The Salty Chefs - American Near Me - Buffalo, New York

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This place hit the spot after an early morning flight in from Florida! Breakfast served all day is our kind of place! The food was great and the service awesome! Join the clean plate club for an after meal treat! read more

The Salty Chefs - Salty Chef - American Near Me - Buffalo, New York

I feel fortunate to have discovered this fine establishment! One of their slogan's is "Food with Attitude!" and believe it--the attitude is 100% positive. I sensed that this is a family-run restaurant because they made me feel welcome and special. So far, I've tried the BLT and the Bacon Bleu Burger. So so good. Salty Chefs is going to be one of my go-to restaurants for lunch. Highly recommend! PS. The super heavy chocolate brownie puck...I can't--want another one. I split it with four other people. I must really love them because looking back, I might have kept it for myself. read more

Very great and sweet staff. FANTASTIC food. The best decor with cool clocks and art. Very mom and pop feeling. Secret gem especially for that homey food vibe read more

The Salty Chefs - Brownie with ice cream. Couldn't wait to dig before taking a picture lol. - American Near Me - Buffalo, New York

I had the most delightful experience here when I was in Buffalo for an expedited passport appointment, and had several hours to fill between my appointment and passport pickup. This restaurant is just a couple doors down from the passport office, and when I saw it was open until 3 PM, which was when I was due back at the passport office, I thought it looked like the perfect place to wait. As soon as I walked in I was cheerfully greeted by Donna, who is truly a gem. I explained what I was doing, and asked if it would be OK if I hung out for several hours until it was time to go back and pick up my passport. She looked a little concerned, and told me that it would be fine, but that they did expect patrons to make a purchase. I realized I hadn't made myself clear, so I smiled and said that I would definitely be eating lunch there, I was just concerned whether it would be okay for me to take up a table for three hours. She laughed and said that was absolutely fine. She was delightful and upbeat, and made me feel incredibly welcome the whole time I was there. The special that day was two latkes, which, as she told me was in honor of Hanukkah. How could I refuse fresh latkes? I also ordered a bowl of corn chowder, and a bottle of Diet Pepsi. The chowder came out first, with a couple small biscuits on the side which she mentioned she had made fresh that morning, and they were flavored like everything bagels. Both the chowder and the biscuits were fabulous. Next came the latkes, which were billed as coming with both sour cream and applesauce. That's exactly how I like them. What I didn't anticipate was that the applesauce was actually a chunky apple compote. It was absolutely heavenly - perfectly seasoned and so unusual and tasty. The latkes were amazing, too - large and freshly made. About 45 minutes before I was due to leave, I decided I would also try the hot cider. Donna brought the large mug to my table, and, like everything else, it was delicious. If you were ever in Buffalo, and looking for a place to have lunch, I highly recommend The Salty Chef's. Now I just have to figure out a reason to go back to Buffalo so I can go there again! read more

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Cool and chill atmosphere! Food was not shy of all the good ingredients! Service was kind and had a family vibe. We enjoyed and will be back! read more

The Salty Chefs - American Near Me - Buffalo, New York

One of the best meals we've ever had. Incredible food. And the owners could not have been nicer. Highly recommend this place

Yummy food, fun staff. We got a free cookie for cleaning our plate!!! highly recommend!!!!

Terrific breakfast great customer service. Variety of choices on menu. Highly recommend.

Listen this place was decent by in my opinion 4.9 star average was entirely misleading when I see a restaurant rated that high I immediately expect exceptional food and this just wasn't that. It was okay and it was convenient but again not worth 5 stars. read more

The location was easy to find. You walk into a cute restaurant that was filled with magazine recipes on the wall. It was such an easy process to order. The only thing difficult was trying to figure which of the delicious food I was going to order. I needed up getting the breakfast platter and adding a pancake. The food came out fresh! That pancake was had me speechless. The butter melted and glided on its own; I didn't even need to put so much syrup because it was moist already. I finished ALL of my food. read more

The Salty Chefs - Breakfast Platter - American Near Me - Buffalo, New York

What terrific little jewel of a restaurant. Had the Buffalo Chicken Corn Chowder which is served with homemade bread. Delicious!!! Next I had a Buffalo Chicken Burger. A breaded chicken cutlet with Frank's Hot Sauce and crumbled blue cheese. Another home run! Service was terrific and I definitely will be back with the wife!!! read more

Great food and service, best pancakes I've ever had!!! Salad was so colorful and delicious!

Donna runs the best restaurant in Buffalo. I'm in town 2-3 times a year and have lunch there whenever I can. Soups, salads, sandwiches are all delicious. Everything is fresh and made to order. Service is top notch. read more

The Salty Chefs - Grilled Chicken Cobb - American Near Me - Buffalo, New York

Stopped here on my way to the passport office, located in the same building. I got the breakfast burrito and a coffee. Prices are great and my burrito was huge. Staff was friendly, someone came out to check on me after I received my food. I only waited maybe 5-10 mins for my burrito to made so everything worked out great. read more

The best breakfast ever! Got their french toast with over easy eggs and a coffee. The service is great, everyone is helpful and kind. Very comfortable dining room, not too crowded. I would eat here everyday if I could! read more

Cheeseburger with a side salad, wife had the taco salad. Burger was one of the best I've had in a long time. Taco Salad, simply put: too much salt. If seasoned properly, would have been a 10 out of 10. Probably a mixup in the kitchen. read more

I stop in the for lunch as I was waiting for my passport. Within minutes they made me feel like a regular and I was a part of the family. The food was great and glad I got the confetti scones for dessert. The owner also gave me their card because they love when people send postcards from their hometown so they know they got home safely. I love this place. read more

I've wanted to stop in here for a while. The space is quite unassuming and comfortable. When I walked in, I was immediately greeted and shown the menu options - including their Restaurant Week selections. I opted for the RW combo of breakfast burrito and soup for $15.00. My soup was served quickly. It was in a deep mug adorned with a piece of bacon and an optional dollop of sour cream. The soup was creamy, cheesy and absolutely delicious. The soup was served with a roll that was super soft and delicious (if only there were some butter!). I saved it to take home snd eat. The burrito (and salad) were served soon after. The burrito looked fantastic and tasted - WOW! it was very flavorful and served with some needed sour cream because it had some heat to it. I've stated in other reviews that I'm very picky about eggs. The eggs could have been fluffier as they do in Europe - rather than the typical American style. I'm not complaining, "just saying." So the burrito could have come with fries or salad; I chose salad because I didn't want fries. The salad looked good, but it was a bit list on me because I'm not always in the mood. The salad dressing options were vinegarette or ranch - I chose ranch. I thought I'd try the dressing and I was pleasantly surprised; since I had run out of SC, I used the ranch on what was left of my burrito. The dressing was tangy (from vinegar) / but also from dill - it was really really quite good. The serving dishes were real, but the utensils were plastic. The napkins were high quality. I needed to use the restroom, but where was it?! I HIGHLY recommend this establishment; I will certainly be back to try more of their offerings. Addendum: I complimented the chefs / owners and one of them asked if she could give me a hug. Of course! As an evolving home chef, it's so gratifying to know your food makes someone happy. read more

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Very good food, good atmosphere and friendly staff. Will happily return and I recommend it to everyone

Stopped into The Salty Chef's on my way to the airport heading back home. I was not disappointed. Simple inside, order at the counter and the food is brought out to the table. Had some delicious hot cider along with an incredible Buffalo chicken soup and salad bursting with flavor. I will most certainly be stopping back in here if ever in Buffalo NY! read more

Fantastic and fantastic! The soup is so good that I can eat it all day long. Th yogurt parfait is a well put together and yum yum with that white chocolate scone crumbles. Coffee was delicious. Band the hospitality of the staffs were the best! read more