Downtown Restaurant Spotlights – August 2026

Hearth + Press: This week’s lunch spotlight takes us to Hearth + Press, located at 665 Main Street in the heart of the Theatre District. Known for its stone-hearth pizzas, Hearth + Press blends Mediterranean flavors with local favorites, using authentic ingredients and a family pizza dough recipe passed down through generations. For a quick weekday lunch, choose from cheese, pepperoni and specialty pizza slices, or try one of their sandwiches, including caprese, prosciutto, roasted chicken and meatball. You’ll also find a lunch salad and pasta special on the menu – plenty of options whether you’re grabbing something to go or settling in for a midday break. Learn more

Fera’s: A true Downtown lunchtime institution, Fera’s has been serving up classic sandwiches, subs, soups and more for generations. Stop into Fera’s Lunch Hour at 93 Pearl Street for a quick, no-frills lunch packed with old-school Buffalo charm, or visit Fera’s Electric Tower Café at 535 Washington Street inside one of Downtown’s most iconic buildings. Known for friendly service, homemade soups, made-to-order sandwiches and prices that make it an easy weekday favorite, Fera’s is the kind of dependable Downtown lunch spot that keeps regulars coming back. Learn more

ECafé: Looking for a tried-and-true Downtown lunch spot? Stop into ECafé, a family-owned Main Street favorite serving Buffalo since 2002. With two Downtown locations – 478 Main Street and ECafé at the Glenny, 249 Main Street – it’s an easy option wherever your day takes you. ECafé offers fresh, made-to-order favorites including classic sandwiches, hearty hot options, wraps, soups and plenty of ways to customize your meal. Whether you’re grabbing something quick between meetings or settling in for a satisfying lunch, ECafé is a dependable Downtown go-to with friendly service and plenty to choose from. 478 Main Street location | Glenny location

Chez Ami: Treat yourself to a lunch that feels like a little escape at Chez Ami, located inside the stunning Curtiss Hotel in the heart of Downtown Buffalo. With its stylish atmosphere, welcoming patio and menu filled with fresh salads, artisan pizzas, paninis, burgers, and flavorful entrées, Chez Ami is a great choice for a relaxed lunch with coworkers, friends or clients. Weekday diners can also take advantage of Chez Ami’s buy-one, get-one-free lunch entrée special, with the offer applied to the lesser-priced entrée up to $15. Simply mention the BOGO Lunch special to your server. It is the perfect excuse to step away from your desk, enjoy one of Downtown’s most beautiful dining spaces, and make your lunch hour a little more memorable! Learn more