Serves meat, vegan options available. Menu includes many items which can be made with Just Egg, vegan sour cream, and vegan cheese. These menu items have a little V with a heart around it. Vegan butter is now offered for toasts. The lunch menu now includes an entirely vegan salad, vegan chik'n wings, a black bean quesadilla that gives you the option to substitute vegan cheese and sour cream as well as vegan sides. Open Tue-Fri 8:00am-3:00pm, Tue-Sat 5:00pm-9:00pm, Sat 9:00am-3:00pm, Sun 9:00am-2:00pm.
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370 Virginia St (at downtown Buffalo), Buffalo, New York, USA, 14201
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29 Reviews
First Review by Lily
taichu
Points +32
CRAZY vegan brunch specials - Edit
Went here on a Saturday and didn’t know they ran brunch specials! There were two offerings that could be made vegan at the time: a French toast dish and an open-faced chicken souvlaki. I went with the souvlaki and I was so impressed! They used what seemed to be house-made seitan as a meat substitute and paired it with a dairy-free tzatziki sauce. The pita bread was amazing. I was STUFFED. The only potential drawback is the coffee; I didn’t try it myself, but my partner did say the coffee was pretty watery and didn’t taste great. But will definitely return to try more options!
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Esryn
Points +153
very delicious - Edit
friendly staff, very delicious food, vegan clearly labeled. absolutely would recommend.
Read morePros: tasty food , nice staff
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VegLynn
Points +102
So good! - Edit
Nice spot. Outdoor seating. I had the Beefless Weck. It’s made with seitan and it’s very good. I also had the Buffalo wings. Also made with seitan. There were a few other vegan options on the menu as well.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-06-20
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cjfussner
Points +1242
Excellent all around. - Edit
We were seated quickly and the waitstaff was great. We didn’t wait long for our food at all and when it arrived they stated again that it was vegan which is always reassuring. They did the best with just egg that I’ve come across yet. They also have vegan butter so I didn’t have to eat dry toast for a change!
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iheartvegan
Points +28
Tried somewhere new but was disappointed - Edit
For a restaurant with so many vegan friendly options on the menu they’re not very friendly towards vegans. We were seated very close to the bar despite the fact that there were many other tables in quieter areas available, and listened to the bartender and several older customers mock vegan food while eating our breakfast and suggesting that anything vegan should have bacon added to it. Then the bartender started discussing how one time he bought cheap toilet paper and ended up getting poop all over his hand and discussed wiping his ass with a t-shirt. Not exactly what people want to hear while eating and he was very loud about it. Our waiter was nice enough and not rude like the bartender but did forget the oat milk for my coffee, however the coffee was not good either way. The food was okay, nothing spectacular but definitely not terrible. The service was very quick, we got our food right away and that was the best part of our visit so we could leave. If the experience had been different we might have come back another time to try other things on the menu. It was our first visit and we won’t be back and wouldn’t recommend to other vegans/vegetarians looking for somewhere to go in Buffalo.
Read morePros: fast service
Cons: rude staff, bad coffee, food over seasoned
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EliRankins
Points +489
The Beefless Weck is the star of the show! - Edit
I’m on my way to Rochester, NY for a business trip, and decided to stop in Buffalo for lunch. I found Betty's after a quick Google search for vegan wings in Buffalo. While the wings were ok the star of the show was the Beefless weck! This is their vegan version of Beef on Weck which is famous in western New York. I’m so excited to know a vegan version of this exists! I would have given it 4 stars if the wings were on par with the Beefless Weck. Deb was my server, and she was very friendly and pleasant! The atmosphere is pretty cool as you can tell it’s a really old renovated building. I would definitely visit again.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options., Unique atmosphere , Fast and friendly service
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AnnetteAntoniazzi
Points +58
Lots of options but inconsistent quality - Edit
We ate outside with our dogs (and there was grass for walking them). Neighborhood parking was difficult and far but free. We dropped off our grandma before parking. Kitchen was understaffed but the server was communicative and attentive. Tons of options and staff was knowledgeable. Seitan wings were the standout. Impossible burger and home fries were solid. My Beefless Weck had potential but was too salty (and I love salt).
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, Outdoor seating (dog friendly) , Friendly, knowledgeable staff
Cons: Inconsistent quality
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McMallory
Points +2121
Lots of options but not impressive - Edit
Note: This review is for brunch only. I haven’t been here for dinner.
Read moreThe brunch menu had a lot of vegan options and any egg dishes could be made with JustEgg and other analogs. I had the breakfast nachos and they were fine but not mind-blowing. My (non-vegan) companion had a vegetarian dish and felt the same. Maybe their dinner options are better. It’s also possible we ordered wrong - I saw someone got the vegan spanakopita after I had eaten and admit I was pretty jealous I hadn’t gotten that!
What was nice was having several things on the menu, including specials, that were good for vegans. They’re definitely interested in our business! Since brunch can be particularly depressing for vegans, I think this place is doing a nice job keeping things interesting even if some of the dishes are just ok. The food is fresh and adequately prepared, just not that exciting (and some aspects were a little cold, it they were busy so that happens). For that reason I would definitely try this place again next time I’m in the area.
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Hankk
Points +184
A stop in for sure - Edit
Located in a very nicely restored ~170 year old building that I was told has had many uses; from a hardware store to a shoe store. Outside patio. I sat at the bar and was plated very quickly even though it was very busy. Tofu hash was great with black beans, caramelized onions, sweet potato squares and tofu with a side of potatoes. Coffee was good. Fully stocked bar.
Read morePros: Tofu hash and a few other vegan great options. , Reasonably priced.
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JaeCarrico
Points +40
Not inpressed - Edit
So lots of other issues with the service but I'll keep it to vegan-
Read moreThe server didn't know the base/ brand of vegan cheeze used which is ok- but even when asked to ask in back would only tell us " they said it's not cashew based" (allergies) and just refused to tell us what brand.
The daily specials were why we came, only to be told they didn't have beyond breakfast sausage today( then take it off your menu)
The offerings all come with a side however most of the sides aren't vegan- so with my kids grilled cheeze we subbed black beans( which they said tasted like nothing and needed to season with hit sauce just to eat) and then charged us $4 for a tiny cup. A sub charge should not be the same "side order charge" so essentially you get a sandwich with no side included, then pay full price for a side item, that sucks. They had oat milk for coffee, great, but it was like really warm, maybe sitting out in the back?
Great to have vegan options but not when they suck and servers aren't educated on them.
Pros: Liked the patio and all the friendly bees, The soup that our server "thinks is vegan" was goo, Just egg
Cons: Service, Upcharges, Non vegan sides, lack of availability of items
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ivyvanhout
Points +188
Incredible vegan breakfast - Edit
This was the best vegan breakfast I’ve had out in a restaurant in recent memory.
Read morePros: Well seasoned tofu, Perfectly crispy breakfast potatoes , Good gf bread
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nackgramm
Points +114
Brunch and dinner options - Edit
Buffalo is an awesome city for vegan options. I had the 'Taste of Buffalo' 🐃 and went back a few days later for brunch. Betty's is a community staple, and I see why!
Read moreCons: Can get busy (good sign though.)
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SamAnthony
Points +1700
Top notch vegan options! - Edit
Love Betty's! We've been for both brunch and dinner and the vegan options are amazing! Honestly some of the best vegan food in Buffalo. The chef clearly knows what they are doing.
Read moreThey always have a lot of vegan options, especially on special, so make sure to ask what their specials are of the day. When we went for dinner, 75% of the specials were vegan (marked with v on the menu). We had the amazing mac and cheese, honestly some of the best vegan mac I've ever had, and i always order vegan mac when I find it! So that's saying a lot cuz I've tried a lot of mac and cheeses lol.
The Vegan Tour of Buffalo main dish (on regular menu, not a special) is an absolute must as it has two of Buffalo's most classic dishes in one plate: Buffalo wings (seitan) and (vegan) beef in weck. So good!
For brunch, we had a couple of the vegan brunch plates (there were many vegan options on the brunch menu including specials), both of which were phenomenal! They do use more of the premade products for breakfast (Just egg, Beyond sausage) but they were perfectly prepared and delicious. Toast was homemade along with homemade hash browns with peppers and onions.
For dessert they've always got a lot of vegan specials, the depression era cake was amazing! Frosting was perfect, sweet but not too sweet. All in all a must not miss place for any vegan in Buffalo.
They are taking covid seriously and have outdoor seating, an outdoor terrace (enclosed in winter), and indoor dining that is properly spaced. Reservations taken for dinner only.
Pros: Tons of intentional vegan options, Cute place, Nice staff
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plantingseeds
Points +478
Nice tofu hash option - Edit
Brunch was busy but we didn’t have to wait long for a table. I had checked out the menu online and was really looking forward to trying the vegan portobello Benedict. Unfortunately on the actual menu there was only a vegetarian version available. Our server mentioned that the online version was probably outdated. Dang! So, I ordered the only vegan option on the menu, tofu hash. It was good. The rye bread and vegan butter that came with it was very tasty and fresh. My brunch guest enjoyed the vegetarian portobello Benedict. On the way out I noticed a vegan strawberry danish in the bakery case. Maybe next time?
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NatalieLana
Points +39
Feels like home! - Edit
Betty's creates a nurturing atmosphere and they have some really amazing vegan and vegetarian options for breakfast and lunch! I really love their tofu scramble and black bean soup.
Read morePros: vegan options, vegetarian options, beautiful ambiance!
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GanJei
Points +269
Nice diner for cravings - Edit
I had a great experience, thanks to the super friendly and helpful staff & service.
Read moreI tried the big mac pizza as it was a daily special, have to say it was very good in terms of recreating the big mac experience. Besides that, the taste was not overwhelming, my expectations may have been too high.
In terms of price/performance, the portions are not that huge as expected either, but still very filling (since it's mostly fatty comfort food)
They had a good selection of vegan cakes and cookies. I teuer a fudge brownie which was OMG SO GOOD and a very tasty banana walnut cookie :)
Cool place, thumbs up!
Pros: Many options, good portions, Super friendly and helpful service, Daily specials including a few vegan options
Cons: A bit expensive
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VeganUSA
Points +7729
Diner favorites with vegan twist - Edit
Diner-style options with extensive vegan options. Seitan is made in house, and is nice consistency and taste. Sandwich portions are generous and filling.
Read moreExperienced a 15-minute wait before seating for 1:30 lunch on a Friday. Service was timely and friendly once seated. Noisy inside with loud music; good outdoor seating options.
No off street parking. Located in busy section of Buffalo. We parked two blocks away.
Pros: Plenty of vegan options , Traditional diner fare
Cons: Noisy, Waits expected before seated, No off street parking
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BuffaloVegan
Points +287
A MUST for Vegans! - Edit
If you're just visiting Buffalo, this is one of two places you MUST hit if you are interested in cooked food that mimics non-vegan favorites. Almost everything is made from scratch in house, so you can't get it anywhere else.
Read moreEvery day there are half a dozen vegan specials which can include stuffed chick'n breast, seitan steak, Big Mac pizza, cheez tortellini, arepas, pastelitos, and so much more.
Betty's has become what I always dreamed.
Chef is vegan. I could give it 5 stars if it were 100% veg*n but it's not, so Happy Cow maxes out at 4.
Pros: Vegan Specials Every Day!, Faux meats and cheeses made from scratch, Fresh, local, seasonal ingredients
Cons: Hard to find specials menu in advance, Reservations recommended for weekend meals
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Dogwalkingnaturegirl
Points +65
Betty's - Edit
I like Betty's. There is always really interesting options on the menu. They are constantly changing. I really appreciate that. They have a vegan chef there and that makes me feel like i know the food i am getting is truly vegan. The Big Mac pizza is my favorite. This is a great place to go with non-vegan friends as well as they do have many non-vegan options as well. Sometimes the food is a little weird for me but i appreciate all the options. (many with fake meats, not my fav)
Read morePros: vegan chef
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ElmiraDewes
Points +1520
My new place to eat - Edit
Good vegan variety of food. You will enjoy the main course and vegan appetizers and deserts
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the_mindfulwanderers
Points +578
limited vegan options - Edit
Betty's is always a fun experience! I love coming in for brunch on Sundays (note: they do not take reservations for brunch on Sundays). Bottomless mimosas are oh so good! Since becoming vegan, however, the menu at Betty's does not offer many vegan options and most of the dishes they do not allow for creativity :( Food is always amazing, but unfortunately we no longer visit as often as we would like due to the limited menu.
Read morePros: brunch is always fun experience, great location, fun atmosphere
Cons: limited vegan options, they do not allow for many menu changes
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SusanWestlake-Munro
Points +34
Nice Place - Edit
Visiting from New Orleans I wasn't sure I would find too many vegan options in Buffalo. The tofu hash was a large portion and it was satisfying and filling. I would return again.
Read morePros: vegetarian friendly
Cons: not many vegan options
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De_vegyn
Points +171
Tofu Scramble!! - Edit
One of my favorite places to go for breakfast or any meal really but I always end up getting the tofu and potato scramble. You can order it with corn bread (not vegan) or pita bread(vegan). Also have some vegan cookies or desserts, just ask for the flavor options that day. Big portions and delicious.
Read morePros: filling , morning drink bar
Cons: gets busy quick, slow service during peak hours
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VeganDonna
Points +40
just okay - Edit
The vegan Brussels sprouts were Fantastic. The beans too spicy. I did not take the servers suggestions for the best vegan entree and I ordered the Thai noodle salad. Not good.
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Ksredd
Points +17
good food... kinda pricey IMHO - Edit
A cute restaurant in the heat of the city. Serves vegetarian and meat. patio seating available.
Read morePros: very cute spot, patio seating, great ambiance. li
Cons: The menu was a bit pricey in my opinion for what w, nonetheless, I'd go back. the atmosphere was nic
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sweetbabygrex
Points +33
Not for Vegans - Edit
If you are a vegetarian this place is fine. It even advertises that it is vegetarian friendly. There is plenty of stuff to eat. However, you can eat at Applebee's and do just fine. As a vegan one would think this place is good. If you are a vegan and don't want a plethora of cheeses sprinkled over your food, this place is not for you. Most of the vegetarian menu options contain dairy and eggs. You can order dishes like the black beans and rice without these things but, without the cheese they come out pretty bland. The one true dairy free entree on the menu is the penne with cashew cream alfredo for 16.50. This is pretty small and honestly not that good (at lest not worth 16.50). This place is also really expensive for Buffalo. It can be really crowded for Saturday and Sunday brunch. Expect to wait over an hour. Wait times for lunch and dinner on weekdays are not that bad. All the wait staff dress up with bow ties. The ambiance is pretty hip with exposed brick inside and industrial pipe heating above. It is in a up and coming neighborhood and it has this sort of cool bike riding hipster who is "mostly" vegan but still eats bacon on Friday who makes nine dollars an hour at a coffee shop but is willing to pay 13 dollars for some beans vibe. If you are into a sort of classy place that serves a lot of cheese this place is for you. If not go somewhere else.
Read morePros: More vegetarian friendly than McDonalds, Good Ambiance , Food is presented well
Cons: Expensive, Long waits for Brunch, Not vegan friendly
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shirley1
Points +340
So good we ate here twice in two days - Edit
One would think visiting Buffalo would present a challenge for vegan/gluten free customers but Betty's saves the day.
Read moreOur first meal was a breakfast and my husband and I had the Scrambled Tofu Hash which was very tasty,generous portion size and quite delicious.The only downside was the gluten free toast had diary in it but the meal was quite sufficient without the bread.I had a salad as a side and my husband had the home fries - both were good.Our non vegan friends were very happy with their meals.
We went back the next day for lunch and I had the Black Bean Burrito without the tortilla (I am gluten free)and it was delicious.My husband had the soup of the day which was Tomato Basil which was very good and the Roasted Veggie Chick Pea Burger which was also very tasy (be aware the gluten free bun does contain dairy).
The service was very fast,friendly and eager to please.
The pricing was very reasonable and we would definitely visit again - after all we ate there twice in two days!
Pros: tasty food, good selection, reasonable pricing
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