You unpacked the boxes — now here is where students at University at Buffalo (Buffalo / Amherst, NY) actually eat, shop, bank, and hang out. Bookmark this for your first month.
Duff's Famous Wings Buffalo wings
Iconic wing joint on Sheridan Dr, short drive from North Campus
Amy's Place diner
Beloved Main St diner steps from South Campus, vegan-friendly
Anderson's custard & beef on weck
Sheridan Dr classic near North Campus
Bocce Club Pizza pizzeria
Legendary Buffalo-style pizza on Hopkins Rd
Mighty Taco late-night Mexican
Regional chain with locations near both campuses
Tim Hortons coffee & donuts
Multiple spots on and around both campuses
Tops (Maple Rd) grocery / pharmacy
Closest full grocery, about 5 minutes from North Campus
Wegmans (Alberta Dr) grocery
Top-rated grocery, about 10 minutes from North Campus
Target big-box
Niagara Falls Blvd, about 10 minutes from North Campus
Walmart Supercenter big-box
Niagara Falls Blvd, roughly a 12-minute drive
NFTA Metro Rail transit
University Station at South Campus runs downtown to Canalside
UB Stampede shuttle
Free UB buses linking North and South campuses
CVS Pharmacy pharmacy
Nearby on Maple Rd and Sheridan Dr
Buffalo Airport (BUF) airport
About 15 minutes from campus for breaks
Niagara Falls
World-famous falls about a 25-minute drive away
Elmwood Village
Walkable shops, cafes, and festivals in central Buffalo
Canalside
Downtown waterfront — concerts, skating, kayaking
Buffalo AKG Art Museum
Renowned modern art museum near Delaware Park
Bills game day
Highmark Stadium tailgating, about 30 minutes south
Hand-checked August 2026. Hours and locations change — give places a quick look before you head out. Some links on this site earn us a commission at no cost to you.