Taste of Buffalo announces participating restaurants for 43rd annual festival

The Taste of Buffalo, the nation's largest two-day food festival, is set to return for its 43rd annual celebration on July 11-12, 2026, along Delaware Avenue and Niagara Square in downtown Buffalo.

 

This year's festival boasts a diverse lineup of 42 restaurants and food trucks, alongside four wineries, showcasing the rich culinary tapestry of Western New York.

 

Notably, 13 establishments will be making their debut at the event, adding fresh flavors to the mix.

 

According to recent reports, the participating vendors include:

 

A Gust of Sun Winery

 

AJ's Kitchen

 

Anchi A La Carte

 

Avenue29 Foods

 

Babcias Pierogi

 

BW's Barbecue

 

Caribbean Taste

 

Chef BigWayne Jamaican Cuisine*

 

D.A. Taste

 

Dimples Pancakes

 

Dirty Bird Chicken N' Waffles

 

Fat Bob’s Smokehouse

 

Genevieve's Cheesecakes

 

Golden Hour Treats

 

Hiibachi Fried Rice*

 

India Gate

 

Is That Grandma

 

Just Pizza & Wing Co.

 

KT Caribbean Cuisine

 

La Casa De Sabores

 

La Cocina De Titi*

 

Merritt Winery

 

Milk and Tea

 

Milk Tea’rapy*

 

New Jewel of India

 

Nick Charlap's Ice Cream

 

Nickel City Vice

 

Not Just Cakes

 

Osteria at Ulrich’s

 

Pudgy Potatoes*

 

Roaming Bison BBQ

 

Sidelines Sports Bar and Grill

 

Smash & Roll*

 

Steaksters

 

Street Cravings*

 

Sweet Melody's

 

Sweet Minis*

 

Sweets Lounge and Restaurant*

 

Tops Friendly Markets

 

The Bavarian Nut Company

 

The Quesadilla Company*

 

The Sangwich Mother*

 

Three Brothers Wineries and Estate

 

Venus Greek & Mediterranean

 

Victorianbourg Wine Estate

 

Wind Japanese and Thai Buffalo*

 

Yankee BBQ Smokehouse & Tavern*

 

Adam Roma, the 2026 Taste of Buffalo Chairperson, expressed enthusiasm about the event's offerings, stating, "Our guests can enjoy the incredible food from more than 40 restaurants, including some old friends coming back to the event."

 

He also highlighted the festival's commitment to supporting local charities through event proceeds.

 

In addition to the culinary delights, the festival will feature a brand-new entertainment lineup across six stages throughout the venue.

 

Details about the performing artists and other exciting additions are expected to be released in the coming weeks.

 

For more information on the nation's largest two-day food festival, visit the official Taste of Buffalo website.