Visitor Information
2024 Taste of Buffalo presented by Tops Digital Festival Guide
Available in June 2024!
2023 Taste of Buffalo presented by Tops Digital Festival Guide
Our digital Festival Guide is your directory for all things Taste of Buffalo including restaurants, food trucks, and wineries, menu items, the festival map, delicious recipes from renowned local chefs, offers from sponsors, and other helpful details about how to enjoy this year's festival.
Admission to the Taste is Free! Food and beverages are purchased with tickets.
Food and beverage tickets can be purchased at one of three ticket tents located throughout the festival. Tickets are sold in $6 sheets. You’ll receive 10 tickets for $6. Food items range between 2 and 10 tickets.
You can purchase Pre-sale Food Ticket Vouchers at the register at participating Tops Markets locations beginning the second Sunday in June through 5 p.m. on Sunday of the festival. Vouchers are redeemable for food/drink tickets at any festival ticket tent and are available in $10 increments OR you can take advantage of the Family Freebie and purchase the $60 Pre-sale Food Ticket Voucher and get 4 free non-alcoholic drinks at the Taste.
The mission of the Taste of Buffalo is to promote the City of Buffalo and showcase the greater Buffalo area restaurants and businesses by providing an affordable and enjoyable weekend festival that takes place in an inclusive and socially responsible manner for all.
Parking & Directions
You can park on any side street that doesn't have restrictions, and there are also numerous parking lots and ramps surrounding the festival. Remember to bring cash to park.
Hotels & Travel Info
While attending the Taste of Buffalo presented by TOPS, here are some local hotels to stay at:
Hampton Inn & Suites |
716-855-2223
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The Residence Inn & Suites Downtown | 716-247-5252 |
Best Western Inn on the Avenue | 716-886-8333 or 1-888-868-3033 |
Holiday Inn Express | 716-854-5500 |
Doubletree Club Hotel | 716-845-0112 or 1-877-633-4667 |
Hyatt Regency Buffalo | 1-800-315-2621 |
The Mansion of Delaware | 716-886-3300 |
Buffalo Marriott Harborcenter | 716-852-0049 |
Courtyard by Marriott | 716-840-9566 |
Embassy Suites | 716-842-1000 |
716-848-1000 | |
716-853-1505 | |
716-884-1700 |
For lodging outside of the immediate downtown area please search via the Visit Buffalo Niagara web site:
Directions
From points East, West, North, and South of Buffalo
Take the New York State Thruway (Interstate 90) to Exit 51W (Route 33 West, also called the Kensington Expressway). Exit from Route 33W as it ends at Oak Street. Follow Oak south and turn right on Broadway. This will bring you within a few blocks of the center of the event at Niagara Square. A number of surface lots and ramps are available on Pearl, Franklin and other adjoining streets running parallel to Delaware.
From Canada and Niagara Falls
Take the Peace Bridge to I-190 South to the Niagara Street exit. Turn right on Niagara Street and follow it south to Elmwood Avenue, just before City Hall. Turn right on Elmwood and park in any of the ramps and surface lots.
The Official Transportation Sponsor of the Taste of Buffalo Presented by Tops
Metro Bus & Rail can get you to the Taste of Buffalo hassle free!
Did you know that you can buy NFTA Metro bus and rail passes on your phone? Text TOKEN to 41411 for a download link, or find it in the Apple App Store or Google Play. Click here for more information.
Parking
You can park on any side street that doesn't have restrictions, and there are also numerous parking lots and ramps surrounding the festival. Remember to bring cash to park.