Taste of Buffalo announces participating restaurants for 42nd annual festival

Diverse selection of restaurants, food trucks & wineries from Greater Buffalo and surrounding area make up this year’s lineup for nation’s largest two-day food festival

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The Taste of Buffalo presented by Tops Friendly Markets announced 40 restaurants and food trucks, and four wineries, will participate in the 42nd annual celebration of Buffalo’s food scene, which will be held July 12-13 along Delaware Avenue and Niagara Square in downtown Buffalo.

This year’s restaurants include a mix of classic American and ethnic cuisines that represent the diverse food culture for which Western New York is known. Of the 40 restaurants, 12 will be participating in the event for the first time; the Taste will feature the return of the Best New Item Award as chosen by festivalgoers; and 23 veteran restaurants will offer new items and participate in the contest. The “Rockstar Kitchen Pop-Up” will feature some of Buffalo’s most prominent chefs, including a two-time James Beard award finalist, each selling a signature dish for a three-hour period. Plus, a spicy surprise fourth pop-up featuring a major national food-industry brand will be announced in the coming weeks.

“This year’s restaurant lineup features a delicious and diverse selection of cuisines from across the region that perfectly exemplifies why Buffalo’s food scene is one of the best in the nation,” 2025 Taste of Buffalo Chair Matthew Reis said. “The Taste has been one of Buffalo’s premiere yearly events for decades because there is truly something for everyone, and every dollar spent supports local businesses and charitable organizations. When you come to the Taste of Buffalo, you’re not only able to enjoy your favorite dishes, you also are giving back to our community.”

The following restaurants, food trucks, and wineries will be participating in the 2025 Taste of Buffalo (*notes rookie restaurants):

• A Gust of Sun Winery
• AJ's Kitchen*
• Allen Street Hardware Cafe
• Anchi A La Carte
• Avenue29 Foods
• Babcias Pierogi
• BW's Barbecue
• Caribbean Taste*
• Carrubba's Chicken Pit
• Chrusciki Bakery
• D.A. Taste
• Dimples Pancakes*
• Dirty Bird Chicken N' Waffles
• El Coquito*
• Genesee Brew House*
• Genevieve's Cheesecakes & Bake Shop
• Golden Hour Treats
• India Gate
• Is That Grandma*
• It's Pierogi Time*
• Just Pizza & Wing Co.
• La Casa De Sabores
• Lime House Sushi & Ramen
• MAC Lady Catering*
• Merritt Winery
• Mexico City*
• Mister Pizza Elmwood
• Mother Cluckers Grill
• New Jewel of India
• Nick Charlap's Ice Cream
• Nickel City Vice*
• Not Just Cakes
• Osteria 166
• Resurgence Brewing Company
• Roaming Bison BBQ*
• Sidelines Sports Bar and Grill
• Steaksters
• Sweet Melody's
• Tops Friendly Markets
• The Bavarian Nut Company
• Three Brothers Wineries & Estates
• Venus Greek & Mediterranean
• Victorianbourg Wine Estate
• World Of Desserts*

For more information on the Taste of Buffalo, head to www.tasteofbuffalo.com.