BBQ & Breakfast in Buffalo?

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Coming in from Toronto for a Sunday. Looking for good BBQ and breakfast.

BBQ- Have heard good things about Kentucky Gregs. Any good? A friend of mine likes Smokey Bones. I've never been to either. Any other places??

Brekky- I went to the Original Pancake House in Williamsville last year. Not bad, the bacon pancakes, which were awesome, were by far the best thing there. The rest I was a bit lukewarm on. Any other good tasty downhome breakfast joints to send me to??

Thanks!!!

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I really love KGs. One Eyed Jacks in Lockport is not bad for BBQ, but kinda far. 

*I* have never been, but I was told that Betty's on Virginia St is really good for b-fast food. But I gotta say I am still as huge fan of OPH, even tho it's a chain :)

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Since you'll be in on a Sunday, you'll have some good, upscale brunch choices. Shango, Left Bank, and Nekktar have the best offerings for around $11-$16 for a heaping plate, including breads, coffee/tea, and I think a drink (at Nektar). Betty's is more of a down-home, standard kind of breakfast spot ($7-$12), with fresh, locally-produced offerings, and some good vegan and vegetarian choices in the mix. It gets packed on Sundays, though. There's also the diner circuit, but I'd avoid that if I had the options listed above...

KG is also my BBQ choice but if they are closed Sunday's, I'd recommend Suzy Qs. I thought it was really good the one time I went. I don't know that they are open Sunday, though. BW's out in Blasdell is a step down, but passable. I would avoid Fat Bob's if you're looking for good BBQ. I see it pop up here every once and while as a recommended spot, but frankly, their BBQ is not up to snuff.

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To say "Ok, the neighborhood gets a bad rep, but it's actually getting better." and "The neighborhood could be somewhat rough" doesn't quite get the idea across. You are asking for trouble going into a neighborhood where drive by shootings are a weekly occurrence to get some BBQ - no matter HOW good it is. I've lived in Buffalo for about 60 years and my days of going there are over. 
I'd sooner eat the Q at Friendly's.

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I am planning on writing a more comprehensive review of the BBQ scene in Buffalo. I really like BBQ, and as a member of a KCBS team that competes, I think I have a bit of knowledge on the subject. Until then, I am bumping this thread with a list of restaurant's that specialize in barbecue in Buffalo.

By the way: barbeque and barbecue are both accepted spellings.

Recommended:
Donnie's Smoke house
Kentucky Greg's
One Eyed Jack's
Suzy Q's Barbeque
Buffalo Barbecue and Brew

Not Recommended:
Fat Bobs
Smokey Bone's
Famous Daves

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Kentucky Greg's Hickory Pit
2186 George Urban Blvd, Depew, NY 14043

One Eyed Jacks
5983 S Transit Rd Ste 1, Lockport, NY 14094

Fat Bob's Smokehouse
41 Virginia Pl, Buffalo, NY 14202

Donnie's Smoke House
883 Jefferson Ave, Buffalo, NY 14204

Smokey Bones Barbeque & Grill
2007 Walden Ave, Buffalo, NY 14225

Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que
1753 Walden Ave, Buffalo, NY 14225

Suzy Q's Barbeque Shack
2829 Niagara St, Buffalo, NY 14207

Buffalo Barbecue & Brew
1680 Elmwood Ave, Buffalo, NY 14207

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So I did ultimately try Smokey Bones. Other than the donuts in a bag, which were awesome, I was not superthrilled with my meal. Won't get into specifics, as it was over a year ago and the passion is gone, but meh.... wouldn't go back. Happy I at least gave it a shot though.

I did try Lake Effect Diner for brekky this past weekend and it was honestly one the best breakfasts I've ever had. It was incredible.

Also this past weekend I was mortified to make the trek to Donnie's Smokehouse only to find it closed. It looked to be permanently closed. I started another thread on this board asking about what happened to Donnie's. If anyone knows the story it would be good to know. I was a disappointed young man as I'd heard great things and was eager to try it.

Also, as an aside, I must say Donnie’s was indeed in a crummy area. My god, travelling thru 4 miles or so of derelict and mostly abandoned buildings and homes I don't know how anyone could say Donnie's is/was not in a rough area. To me it certainly seemed that it was! I actually wasn't prepared for how bad the area I'd be travelling through actually was. Don't get me wrong, it makes no difference to me either way, but let's not kid ourselves. Seemed plenty sketch to me.

Anyhoo, there you go. Will have to try Kentucky Greg's and/or Suzy Q's on my next trip in. I was sad about Donnie's :(

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Any updates on BBQ in Buffalo? Thinking of coming down on Friday for some shopping and BBQ. Best bet for BBQ on a Friday night not too far away from the border?

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For an excellent breakfast:
Lake Effect Diner or
Panos

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Pano's Restaurant
1081 Elmwood Ave, Buffalo, NY 14222

Lake Effect Diner
3165 Main St, Buffalo, NY 14214

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Another BBQ "update" request. Any changes since last the last post? 

I did end up going down last year and I tried Smokeys.. I had tried Kentucky Greg's already so decided to try something different. It was pretty decent compared to chains up here in Canada.

Quoting Jerryc123 list ... are all of these places still open?
Recommended:
Donnie's Smoke house
Kentucky Greg's
One Eyed Jack's
Suzy Q's Barbeque
Buffalo Barbecue and Brew

Thinking of coming down on Sunday for some sightseeing/road trip and deciding where to hit up.... 

The thing is my friend is on this new healthy food lifestyle... so would be great if there was something she could eat there too ... maybe asking too much for a BBQ joint :)

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How is Smoke on the Water for BBQ?

Also, what about Amy's Place for breakfast?

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We liked the Lake Effect Diner on Main St by UB.

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