Food scene
This was my regular hang years ago…it has since gotten a bit touristy for the locals but if you want wings (or beef)…you can’t do better than Bar-Bill! Be prepared to wait for a table.
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The Bar-Bill Tavern
185 Main StThis was my regular hang years ago…it has since gotten a bit touristy for the locals but if you want wings (or beef)…you can’t do better than Bar-Bill! Be prepared to wait for a table.
Some of the better food in town. A bit on the higher end of EA but makes for a nice night out. Big portions. I prefer to share.
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Rick's On Main
687 E Main StSome of the better food in town. A bit on the higher end of EA but makes for a nice night out. Big portions. I prefer to share.
The Griffon Gastropub
2470 Military RdDecent food. Massive beer list. Good crowds.
Elm Street Bakery
72 Elm StGreat bakery. Yummy pizzas too.
My go to for a healthy breakfast. Healthy juices, coffee, salads and sandwiches.
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Kornerstone
33 Elm StMy go to for a healthy breakfast. Healthy juices, coffee, salads and sandwiches.
I’m not an ice cream guy…but good lord this is tasty stuff! The line goes fast.
Rosie's Handcrafted Ice Cream
431 Main StI’m not an ice cream guy…but good lord this is tasty stuff! The line goes fast.
Touka Japanese Sushi, Hibachi & Poke Bowl
16 Buffalo RoadTake out sushi. Real good.
Worth checking out this historical spot. Pretty old school but the food is good and there is often live music. The patio is perfect on a summer night.
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Roycroft Inn
40 S Grove StWorth checking out this historical spot. Pretty old school but the food is good and there is often live music. The patio is perfect on a summer night.
Another of my favorite breakfast spots. Good lunch too. Home made bread.
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Charlie's Diner
510 Main StAnother of my favorite breakfast spots. Good lunch too. Home made bread.
The Poked Yolk East Aurora
227 Main StreetGreat fresh breakfast!
I was worried when I moved here from LA. Then I had Arriba. Good Mexican food does exist in WNY! They know their tequila too!
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Arriba Tortilla
40 Riley StI was worried when I moved here from LA. Then I had Arriba. Good Mexican food does exist in WNY! They know their tequila too!
This is our grocery in EA. It’s a Tops. I’m not a fan but if you need anything here you go. Good luck!
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TOPS Friendly Markets
65 Grey StThis is our grocery in EA. It’s a Tops. I’m not a fan but if you need anything here you go. Good luck!
I’m in here a few days a week. Nice little co op. Lots of pre made stuff and cheeses and snacks. Been lacking a bit since Covid but it’s coming back. Everyone that works there is sooo friendly.
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East Aurora Cooperative Market
591 Main StI’m in here a few days a week. Nice little co op. Lots of pre made stuff and cheeses and snacks. Been lacking a bit since Covid but it’s coming back. Everyone that works there is sooo friendly.
Take a little holiday in EA. Very cool vibe on a warm day with great street tacos. Tough to get a seat but so worth it.
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Left Coast Taco
54 Oakwood AveTake a little holiday in EA. Very cool vibe on a warm day with great street tacos. Tough to get a seat but so worth it.
Blue Eyed Baker
636 Elm StJust the smell alone is worth going in. If you like sweets this can’t be beat!
Lively coffee shop with yummy desserts, light lunches, and smoothies.
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Taste Bistro & Coffee Bar
634-3 Main StLively coffee shop with yummy desserts, light lunches, and smoothies.
Beers
Friendly folks and powerful craft beers. Often live music too. Good scene in here. Patio around back. Food ain’t what it used to be. No so good BBQ.
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42 North Brewing Company
25 Pine StFriendly folks and powerful craft beers. Often live music too. Good scene in here. Patio around back. Food ain’t what it used to be. No so good BBQ.
It’s a sports bar. With decent bar food. Great beer selections (the coldest beer in town), friendly bartenders and usually a lively crowd. Not a bad place to watch a game.
Rookies Sports Bar and Grill
701 Main StreetIt’s a sports bar. With decent bar food. Great beer selections (the coldest beer in town), friendly bartenders and usually a lively crowd. Not a bad place to watch a game.
Amazing beer store. And one of my favorite places to sit on a sunny day and watch the world pass by.
Aurora Brew Works
191 Main StAmazing beer store. And one of my favorite places to sit on a sunny day and watch the world pass by.
One of the last old school EA watering holes. Fun place. Surprisingly great Friday fish fry and lately they’ve been doing vegan Thursdays which I fully support!
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Wallenwein's Hotel
641 Oakwood AveOne of the last old school EA watering holes. Fun place. Surprisingly great Friday fish fry and lately they’ve been doing vegan Thursdays which I fully support!
This is the newest bar in town and Joe did a great job. Cool lively joint with good food and a friendly staff. As a local, I’m here WAY before Barbill.
The Bar At Main And Hamlin
This is the newest bar in town and Joe did a great job. Cool lively joint with good food and a friendly staff. As a local, I’m here WAY before Barbill.
Wine bar with a cozy vibe and food and snacks to go with that.
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Mambrino King Wine Bar
640 Main StWine bar with a cozy vibe and food and snacks to go with that.
Sightseeing
Always fun for all ages to stroll down the aisles. I never leave Vidler’s empty handed.
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Vidler's 5 & 10, Inc.
676 - 694 Main StAlways fun for all ages to stroll down the aisles. I never leave Vidler’s empty handed.
Beautiful grounds for a walk, bike or run. Dog park too. Don’t miss this in the fall!
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Knox Farm State Park
437 Buffalo RdBeautiful grounds for a walk, bike or run. Dog park too. Don’t miss this in the fall!
Sinking Pond Wildlife Sanctuary
Pine StreetWildlife reserve right in our backyard! (Enter off Pine)
Hamlin Park
Swings and picnics and other park like things.
Elma Meadows Park
1711 Girdle RoadThis is a real nice park just down the street. Trees and grass and whatnot.
Shopping
Limelite Music
706 Main StreetI personally love a little music shop like this. So glad we have Limelight!
Valu Home Centers
123 Grey StreetI much prefer this store to any big box home hardware store. Very helpful staff.
MUSEjar
71 Elm StSuch cool art gifts and supplies. Classes and events too!
PetSmart
123 Grey StreetNeed something for your fish, cat or dog? It’s a Pet Smart!
CVS
727 Main StForget something? There’s a CVS right down the street.
T.J. Maxx
It’s a TJ Maxx. Which I like.
Cocktails
I really shouldn’t tell you about this place. It’s a secret. Bowler will take good care of you at this gem of a spot. Creative cocktails. Super cozy. If you can get a seat.
The General Riley House
644 Oakwood AvenueI really shouldn’t tell you about this place. It’s a secret. Bowler will take good care of you at this gem of a spot. Creative cocktails. Super cozy. If you can get a seat.