Lackawanna Food Guide: 10 Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Lackawanna

April 14, 2018 Nicolette Lion

Lackawanna is a city in Erie County, New York, United States just south of the city of Buffalo in the western part of New York state. The population was 18,141 at the 2010 census. The name derives from the Lackawanna Steel Company. It is part of the Buffalo-Niagara Falls metropolitan area. The city of Lackawanna is in the county's southwestern part and is part of the Southtowns.
Things to do in Lackawanna

1. The Mess Hall

717 Ridge Rd, Lackawanna, NY 14218-1509 Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Street Parking, Free Off-Street Parking, Television, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Takeout, Highchairs Available American, Italian, Bar Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Drinks SGD 14 - SGD 46 +1 716-827-1134
Excellent
63%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 48 reviews

The Mess Hall

Reviewed By George M - New Haven, Connecticut

I wanted comfort food and thought Mess Hall would fill the bill and it did perfectly. Dinners were ravioli with meatballs and spaghetti similarly. Here's what we got: homemade pasta, one of the best sauces I've ever enjoyed, stunning ricotta raviolis and wonderful meatballs. Perfect. Bread was ok. Table was provided with all the necessary supplements: cheese, red pepper, olive oil. Only gripes were related to service.

2. Ilio DiPaolo's Restaurant and Banquet Facility

3785 S Park Ave, Blasdell, NY 14219-1806 Television, Takeout, Reservations, Private Dining, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Street Parking, Free Off-Street Parking, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Accepts Discover, Outdoor Seating, Highchairs Available, Free Wifi Italian, Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options Lunch, Dinner SGD 33 +1 716-262-8314
Excellent
69%
Good
21%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
1%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 141 reviews

Ilio DiPaolo's Restaurant and Banquet Facility

Are you looking to host a corporate event, wedding reception, birthday party or special event? We have more than 50 years of experience to provide you and your guests a pleasurable evening. Our banquet facility seats up to 275 people, so call us today to book your event!

Reviewed By susiejc - Columbia, IL

The food is overly sauced although potion sizes are generous! Packed in tightly and not room to relax. A rushed atmosphere!

3. Premium Coffee Roasters

2510 Hamburg Tpke, Lackawanna, NY 14218-2507 +1 716-838-1800
Excellent
67%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 12 reviews

Reviewed By DOUGANDPOLLY - GRAND ISLAND

since the last time we stopped in, a little something has been added, a gelato bar with several flavors (honey cappuccino, should not be available without a prescription) all served up, samples offered by a bright, knowledgeable scooper... just right... oh, Valencia orange roast was the flavor of the month, five bucks a pound, take a hike, starbucks...

4. Eileen's Centerview Bkry INC

465 Center Rd, West Seneca, NY 14224-2126 Takeout, Wheelchair Accessible Breakfast +1 716-674-8586
Excellent
81%
Good
15%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
3%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 57 reviews

Eileen's Centerview Bkry INC

Reviewed By turquoisephoenix - West Seneca, New York

Stopped here to pick up some baked goods for a family dinner. They had a wonderful vast selection of rolls, muffins and bread. The crescent rolls were the bomb! Many of the cakes and other pastries were gorgeous but in my opinion pricey, I know good ingredients are not cheap but seemed higher than nice bakeries I've been to. Certainly a place for a special occasion treat though!

5. Tim Hortons

2530 Hamburg Tpke, Lackawanna, NY 14218-2508 +1 716-827-4091
Excellent
60%
Good
20%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
10%
Terrible
10%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 10 reviews

Reviewed By Tombow - Cambridge, Ontario

We have been here many times and the service is consistently slow and most of the times the orders are incorrect. The area behind the counter is usually quiet messy and dirty. The only reason I gave this 2 stars is because, when the food is done properly, it is good.

6. Curly's Grille

647 Ridge Rd, Lackawanna, NY 14218-1451 Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Television American, Jamaican Dinner, Lunch, Late Night SGD 26 - SGD 33 +1 716-824-9716
Excellent
49%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
5%
Terrible
5%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 134 reviews

Curly's Grille

Reviewed By niagarariverfatman - Buffalo, NY

Six of us (3 couples) get together for dinner about once/month and this time we chose Curly's. Everyone had a different main course and different appetizers and everyone was impressed. Interesting selections and many gluten free options. Would recommend this restaurant to anyone, including foodies!!!

7. Fran Ceil Custard

3411 S Park Ave, Blasdell, NY 14219-1012 Wheelchair Accessible Lunch
Excellent
91%
Good
9%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 11 reviews

Fran Ceil Custard

Reviewed By ABCrocks - Buffalo, NY

Mention Fran Ceil's and people moan their approval!!! Pull in their crowded lot and you'll bump into friends from the Northtowns! Everyone knows Fran Ceil's! It is the BEST, creamiest, tastiest frozen custard in WNY! Flavors change and if you're really lucky, you'll be there on a PISTACHIO day!!! They have hard ice cream and sundaes and shakes and blah blah blah. But....the custard will make you weep. Cheap prices, tons of choices, and fairly good service. No inside seating or ordering. The minute it opens for the season, people are in line outside with their parkas.

8. Daisies Cafe

2711 S Park Ave, Lackawanna, NY 14218-1511 Takeout, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Free Off-Street Parking, Television, Wheelchair Accessible, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Accepts Credit Cards American Breakfast, Lunch SGD 7 - SGD 13 +1 716-826-3410
Excellent
38%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
25%
Poor
0%
Terrible
6%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 16 reviews

Daisies Cafe

Reviewed By Tree10 - Buffalo

Stopped in for an afternoon lunch. Took awhile to be greeted. Waitress seemed pleasant when taking our order. The food arrived relatively quickly and then we never saw the waitress again. She clearly didn't care if we liked our meals. The food was very very good but a refill on water or soda would have been nice. At the end of the meal we had to track down the waitress for our "tab". If you don't care about service you will love this cafe,

9. Mulberry Italian Ristorante

64 Jackson Ave, Buffalo, NY 14218-3317 Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar Italian, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options Lunch, Dinner, Late Night SGD 26 - SGD 33 +1 716-822-4292
Excellent
69%
Good
20%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 818 reviews

Mulberry Italian Ristorante

Reviewed By ppijacki - Buffalo, New York

What great Food and awesome service. Stefanie our server gave us the time to have a relaxing evening. It was our 1st time there and her recommendations were very helpful. She was awesome. The cocktails are not skimpy. A double is a double. The salads are great. My Wife had The Salmon special! She loved it. I had the Veal Parmesan! Awesome! The portions are huge! They also have a great selection of wines by the glass! A great evening. We loved it and we'll be back.

10. Steve's Pig & Ox Roast

951 Ridge Rd, Lackawanna, NY 14218-1652 Takeout, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible American Lunch, Dinner +1 716-824-8601
Excellent
61%
Good
27%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
5%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 36 reviews

Steve's Pig & Ox Roast

Reviewed By 3ess - western NY state

Went here some years ago with terrific food and highly recommended. Not now. Dry, overcooked beef with no juice and half-raw fries dripping grease were expensive and a huge disappointment. Bun had no juice to make it palatable, so it was like eating cardboard, and tasted about the same. Would never recommend, and advise avoiding it. Just the sandwich with no side was $7.50. Even Andersons is less cost and FAR superior. Wait staff were in the back the entire time and did not see me or other customer who came in. We were the only diners....which says a LOT for a Friday dinner hour.

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