Mmmm. Weck rolls. My sisters, who live in the southern part of the U.S., love melted cheese in a weck roll. I like Rocco's, though I've only been once. I had a pizza with arugula and shaved Parmesan. And too many espresso martinis. (It was my birthday.) It's pretty classy inside but you don't need to dress up. Mulberry is always a good bet. Have you been to Brick Oven Bistro and Deli on Abbott Road in South Buffalo? There is no deli, but I'm wild about the pizza. Brick Oven has an impressive beer selection, too. The owners of Mulberry and Brick Oven have opened a place called the Mess Hall in Lackawanna.

http://stepoutbuffalo.com/mess-hall-e...

For good Italian food, I recommend Vino's on Elmwood Ave.

http://www.vinosbuffalo.com/

While I've only been once, I thought the food at El Ranchito, located on Main St. in Clarence, NY, was fine. El Ranchito had more vegetarian meal options than most local Mexican spots. My friends love it. The menu is large and vast.

Here's a link to a Buffalo News article about El Ranchito:
http://www.buffalonews.com/gusto/rest...

I trust the News' reviewer Andrew Galarneau's opinions, and he recently wrote about another area Mexican spot, El Agave in Cheektowaga: http://buffalo.com/2015/06/18/feature...

Hello, Tardigrade,
Romeo & Juliet's Bakery & Cafe opened a location in Hamburg recently. While I haven't been to this new spot, I've had many fine meals at the original location on Hertel Ave. in North Buffalo.

http://rjcaffe.com/contact.html

Have you been to Black Iron Bystro in Blasdell? I've heard good things about the newish spot from friends.

http://blackironbystro.com/

If your mother is not boycotting Mulberry's sister restaurants, the Mulberry's owner and an owner of Brick Oven Bistro (Abbott Road, S.Buffalo) opened the Mess Hall in Lackawanna earlier this year.

I had a great breakfast at Break'n Eggs Creperie on Main St. in Williamsville recently. It was my first crepe experience, and I had two eggs with cheddar cheese in a crepe, with sides of excellent diced and crispy home fries and the freshest fruit in recent memory. Real fruit! Raspberries! The menu has sweet and savory crepes. The spot is small and the tables are close together. Expect a line. Service was excellent.

I'm mad about the pizza at Brick Oven Bistro in South Buffalo. The restaurant is family-owned and family friendly. Did I mention it has a pretty serious beer list, too? http://www.brickovendeli.com/
Although Deli is in the restaurant's name, there is no deli. Rocco's on Transit Road in East Amherst is another fine spot that will appeal to adults and children alike. http://www.roccoswoodfiredpizza.com/. Born and raised in East Aurora, NY, I'm conditioned to reply that Bar Bill on Main St., E. Aurora, has the best beef on weck, but it's a small, crowded spot and I don't recommend it for groups, especially on a weekend. Try Schwabl's in West Seneca, as tardigrade has advised. Enjoy the weekend! We're glad to have you in town. Let me know if I can answer any questions. Caveat: I've been a vegetarian for nearly 30 years.

Hello, Tardigrade,
Have you been to Brick Oven Bistro on Abbott Road in South Buffalo? There are no stairs and the restaurant has a parking lot. I really like the food. My only quibble is the full name: Brick Oven Bistro and Deli. There is no deli. A deli case, but no deli. I like the pizza, but the menu has salads and entrees, plus a kickin' beer list.

http://www.brickovendeli.com/

I also like Black Rock Kitchen on Amherst St. in Black Rock (northern part of Buffalo). http://www.blackrockkitchenandbar.com...

I've been to Merge many times. The service can be slow, and I'm usually pleased if I stick to non-entrees, such as sides, salads and sandwiches. I've found the entrees to be small and sometimes disappointing for the price. I recommend giving it a try. http://mergebuffalo.com/

Another suggestion: Rocco's Wood Fired Pizza on Transit Road (north of Maple) in Amherst. This restaurant in a suburban strip plaza is surprisingly sleek and classy inside. It serves far more than pizza.

http://www.roccoswoodfiredpizza.com/

I have some other casual restaurant suggestions, such as Ashker's Juice Bar, Bistro and Gallery on Elmwood Ave. (the Elmwood Strip) in Buffalo(http://www.ashkers.com/). It's one of the places that, when I know I'm dining there at night, I think about all day at work. Another is Sweetness_7 on Grant St. on the city's west side. It's a coffee shop with darned good food. http://sweetness7.com/ It has a second location on Parkside, near Delaware Park and the zoo.

I've been to Merge many times. The service can be slow, and I'm usually pleased if I stick to non-entrees, such as sides, salads and sandwiches. I've found the entrees to be small and sometimes disappointing for the price. I recommend giving it a try. http://mergebuffalo.com/

Although I'm too late for the OP, I've been wanting to visit the Niagara Falls Culinary Institute's restaurants, located on the American side of Niagara Falls. I promise to follow-up with a review if I get there soon. I live in Buffalo so it's not too far. I had a fine lunch meal recently at the Red Coach Inn in Niagara Falls, NY. The wood-paneled dining room evoked memories of field trips to Old Fort Niagara, and the food and service surpassed my expectations. The location, overlooking the rapids leading to the falls, was convenient. Thanks for these great local ideas, Chow Posters.

Link to Niagara Falls (NY) Culinary Institute's web site:

http://www.nfculinary.org/restaurants...

Please note Ulrich's Tavern is temporarily closed. The story below, from a February 2014 Buffalo News article, says the new owner hoped to re-open by mid-April.

http://blogs.buffalonews.com/hungryfo...

My family swears by the Bar Bill's beef on weck. I am East Aurora-born and raised, but, much to my mother's chagrin, a vegetarian. She likes Schwabl's and Eckl's.

http://www.barbill.com/

Note the Bar Bill is small and has only a few tables (it is in the process of expanding) and does not accept credit cards.

Personally, I'd return to Amy's, but I must state that I have not been to Lake Effect Diner for breakfast. (Sign me up for "reading for comprehension" quickly.) There is a newish place called Break'n Eggs Crêperie at
5235 Main St. at Linwood Ave., between S. Forest Rd. & S. Union Rd., just west of the Village of Williamsville),
"Greater" Williamsville, Town of Amherst,
634-EGGS (634-3447) but I haven't been there yet. It sounds different from the usual and much-beloved diner breakfast. If you go to Amy's or Lake, you'll be near Parkside Candy, which has a fine selection. I'm glad you mentioned grocery stores, because I buy candy often at Wegmans. I don't think you can go wrong with any of the candy store choices you've listed above.

Congratulations, TeacherFoodie. I'm not sure when you're planning to visit but Bistro Europa will be closing March 31. It's moving from Elmwood Ave. to Connecticut St. (Would hate for you to be left in the cold.) By the way, you've made some solid choices. I recommend eating at Shango, Ashker's, Rock Bottom Eatery and Globe Market.These places are some of my favorites. Dare I throw in a new spot: Brick Oven Bistro and Deli on Abbott Road in South Buffalo? It's not a deli or a bistro, methinks, but has great food for brunch, lunch and dinner. Best Regards. I would skip Lake Effect Diner.

I'm sorry that I don't know if any of these spots are handicapped-accessible. I recommend the Dove (3002 Abbott Rd., Orchard Park, NY 14127, on the border of Lackawanna); Mulberry (64 Jackson Ave, Lackawanna, NY 14218); Two Sisters Cafe (breakfast and lunch in Orchard Park); and Nelson's Ridge (breakfast and lunch; corner of Ridge and South Park, across from Our Lady of Victory Basilica). I'm sorry that I don't know if any of these spots are handicapped-accessible. I shall do some research and try to come up with restaurants that are in compliance and meet your needs.

Have you tried Weber's horseradish mustard? My friends and family, living in the U.S. south and southwest, always stock up on Weber's when in town. It's pretty amazing stuff, and is available at both Tops and Wegmans. I'm a Wegmans fan, but must divulge that only Tops sells Weber's in a squeeze bottle. You can be like my father and transfer the product from a jar into a squeeze container, if you wish. Joke. I strongly recommend going to Wegmans. Friends in TO always asked me to bring Smart Food, a bagged popcorn, when I visited in previous decades. I'm not sure if Smart Food is now available in Ontario, but you can find it in the U.S. with the chips and pretzels. Happy shopping.