Amherst

north affluent · 14228

Amherst is where Buffalo's dating market goes to get a graduate degree and a mortgage. UB North supplies the under-thirty churn; the Maple-Sweet Home corridor supplies everyone who stayed. The result is a barbell: international grad students at SPoT Coffee, dual-income engineers at the Eastern Hills perimeter, very little in between. First dates default to Wegmans-adjacent: Tappo North, Bocce, the occasional brave soul suggesting Daily Planet. Williamsville Village does the heavy lifting for anything resembling walkable charm. Expectations skew serious. People here are not auditioning for a move to Brooklyn. They are pricing school districts and asking, by date three, what you want.

$40,367

median income

$1,334

median rent

The data

Amherst by the numbers

Median individual income in Amherst is about $40.4k.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
The median renter in Amherst pays about $1,330 a month.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023

On the ground

Local date spots

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17 spots across Amherst

Amherst
Drinks
Neat
Bar$$$$★ 4.7 · 3,561
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
5175 Transit Rd, Buffalo, NY 14221
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 3,561 Google reviews
Split the bill
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 11 PM
Tue11 AM to 11 PM
Wed11 AM to 11 PM
Thu11 AM to 11 PM
Fri11 AM to 12 AM
Sat11 AM to 12 AM
Sun11 AM to 11 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · Tourists
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
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Amherst
Drinks
Anchor Bar Amherst
Bar$$$$★ 3.9 · 2,286
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
4300 Maple Rd, Amherst, NY 14226
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
3.9★ from 2,286 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Anchor Bar Amherst.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 10 PM
Tue11 AM to 10 PM
Wed11 AM to 10 PM
Thu11 AM to 10 PM
Fri11 AM to 11 PM
Sat11 AM to 11 PM
Sun11 AM to 10 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Crowd
College students · Family-friendly · Groups
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
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Amherst
Drinks
Premier Wine & Spirits
Wine store★ 4.6 · 2,226
Wheelchair access
Find it
3900 Maple Rd, Amherst, NY 14226
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 2,226 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Premier Wine & Spirits.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon10 AM to 9 PM
Tue10 AM to 9 PM
Wed10 AM to 9 PM
Thu10 AM to 9 PM
Fri10 AM to 9 PM
Sat10 AM to 9 PM
Sun10 AM to 6 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Delivery · In-store pickup · In-store shopping · Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Contact
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Amherst
Activity
LASERTRON
Miniature golf course★ 4.5 · 1,233
Wheelchair access
Find it
5101 N Bailey Ave, Buffalo, NY 14226
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 1,233 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at LASERTRON.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
WedClosed
Thu1 to 10 PM
Fri1 PM to 12 AM
Sat12 PM to 12 AM
Sun1 to 10 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly
Contact
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Amherst
Dining
Black & Blue Steak and Crab, Buffalo NY
Steak house$$$$★ 4.4 · 1,101
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
5493 Sheridan Dr Unit A, Amherst, NY 14221
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 1,101 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Black & Blue Steak and Crab, Buffalo NY.
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Your share$45
Their share$45
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon4 to 9 PM
Tue4 to 9 PM
Wed4 to 9 PM
Thu4 to 9 PM
Fri4 to 10 PM
Sat4 to 10 PM
Sun4 to 9 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Contact
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Amherst
Dining
Jazzboline Restaurant & Bar
New American restaurant$$$$★ 4.3 · 1,005
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
5010 Main St, Amherst, NY 14226
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.3★ from 1,005 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Jazzboline Restaurant & Bar.
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Your share$45
Their share$45
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon5 to 9 PM
Tue5 to 9 PM
Wed5 to 9 PM
Thu5 to 9 PM
Fri5 to 10 PM
Sat5 to 10 PM
Sun10 AM to 2:30 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Contact
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Amherst
Drinks
Wine World
Wine store★ 4.9 · 888
Wheelchair access
Find it
3158 Niagara Falls Blvd, Amherst, NY 14228
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.9★ from 888 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Wine World.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon9 AM to 8 PM
Tue9 AM to 8 PM
Wed9 AM to 8 PM
Thu9 AM to 8 PM
Fri9 AM to 9 PM
Sat9 AM to 9 PM
Sun10 AM to 5 PM
Dining
No-contact delivery · Delivery · In-store pickup · Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Contact
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Amherst
Drinks
Amherst St. Wine & Liquor
Wine store★ 4.6 · 800
Wheelchair access
Find it
601 Amherst St Building B, Buffalo, NY 14207
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 800 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Amherst St. Wine & Liquor.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon9 AM to 9 PM
Tue9 AM to 9 PM
Wed9 AM to 9 PM
Thu9 AM to 9 PM
Fri9 AM to 9 PM
Sat9 AM to 9 PM
Sun10 AM to 6 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Curbside pickup · Delivery · In-store pickup · In-store shopping · Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Contact
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Amherst
Drinks
The Oak Stave Drinkery & Eatery
Gastropub★ 4.2 · 662
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
5989 Transit Rd, East Amherst, NY 14051
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.2★ from 662 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at The Oak Stave Drinkery & Eatery.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon12 to 9 PM
Tue4 to 9 PM
Wed4 to 9 PM
Thu4 to 10 PM
Fri12 PM to 12 AM
Sat12 PM to 12 AM
Sun12 to 9 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
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Amherst
Drinks
Snyder Bar and Grill
Bar & grill$$$$★ 4.4 · 487
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
2067 Kensington Ave, Amherst, NY 14226
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 487 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Snyder Bar and Grill.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon3 PM to 12 AM
Tue3 PM to 12 AM
Wed3 PM to 12 AM
Thu3 PM to 12 AM
Fri3 PM to 12 AM
Sat12 PM to 12 AM
Sun12 PM to 12 AM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Delivery · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups
Contact
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Amherst
Dining
San Marco
Italian restaurant$$$$★ 4.7 · 432
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
2082 Kensington Ave, Buffalo, NY 14226
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 432 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at San Marco.
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Your share$45
Their share$45
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue5:30 to 9 PM
Wed5:30 to 9 PM
Thu5:30 to 9 PM
Fri5:30 to 9 PM
Sat5:30 to 9 PM
SunClosed
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Contact
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Amherst
Drinks
Brunner's Tavern
Bar$$$$★ 4.5 · 395
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
3989 Main St, Amherst, NY 14226
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 395 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Brunner's Tavern.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 12 AM
Tue11 AM to 12 AM
Wed11 AM to 12 AM
Thu11 AM to 12 AM
Fri11 AM to 12 AM
Sat11 AM to 12 AM
Sun12 to 11 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups
Contact
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Amherst
Drinks
Blue Bull Tavern
Bar & grill$$$$★ 4.4 · 394
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
1300 Sweet Home Rd, Amherst, NY 14228
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 394 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Blue Bull Tavern.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon3 to 11 PM
Tue3 to 11 PM
Wed3 to 11 PM
Thu3 to 11 PM
Fri3 to 11 PM
Sat3 to 11 PM
Sun3 to 10 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
College students · Groups · Tourists
Contact
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Amherst
Drinks
High Violet
Cocktail bar$$$$★ 4.4 · 143
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
710 Elmwood Ave, Buffalo, NY 14222
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 143 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at High Violet.
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Your share$45
Their share$45
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
Wed5 to 11 PM
Thu5 to 11 PM
Fri5 PM to 1 AM
Sat5 PM to 1 AM
SunClosed
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
LGBTQ+ friendly · Tourists · Transgender safespace
Contact
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Amherst
Cafés
Golden Waffles
Dessert shop★ 4.8 · 120
Wheelchair access
Find it
3500 Main St Ste 120, Buffalo, NY 14226
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 120 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Golden Waffles.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon4 PM to 12 AM
TueClosed
Wed4 PM to 12 AM
Thu4 PM to 12 AM
Fri3 PM to 1 AM
Sat3 PM to 1 AM
Sun3 PM to 1 AM
Dining
Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Contact
Call Site Maps
Amherst
Drinks
Bar 1818
Bar$$$$★ 4.1 · 42
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
3139 Sheridan Dr, Amherst, NY 14226
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.1★ from 42 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Bar 1818.
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Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 9 PM
Tue11 AM to 9 PM
Wed11 AM to 9 PM
Thu11 AM to 9 PM
Fri11 AM to 9 PM
Sat10 AM to 9 PM
Sun10 AM to 7 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Contact
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Amherst
Cafés
Millie's Homemade Ice Cream
Ice cream shop★ 4.8 · 37
Find it
1593 Niagara Falls Blvd Ste 200, Amherst, NY 14226
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 37 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Millie's Homemade Ice Cream.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 9 PM
Tue11 AM to 9 PM
Wed11 AM to 9 PM
Thu11 AM to 9 PM
Fri11 AM to 10 PM
Sat11 AM to 10 PM
Sun11 AM to 9 PM
Contact
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Amherst

Amherst by the numbers

Local date spots

Neat

Anchor Bar Amherst

Premier Wine & Spirits

LASERTRON

Black & Blue Steak and Crab, Buffalo NY

Jazzboline Restaurant & Bar

Wine World

Amherst St. Wine & Liquor

The Oak Stave Drinkery & Eatery

Snyder Bar and Grill

San Marco

Brunner's Tavern

Blue Bull Tavern

High Violet

Golden Waffles

Bar 1818

Millie's Homemade Ice Cream

Reach Amherst singles right where they plan dates.