Where to Eat & Drink in East Aurora

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Written by Step Out Staff

Published on September 28, 2022
Photo courtesy of Elm Street Bakery

If you’re looking to step out for a bite to eat or drink in East Aurora, you’ve come to the right place. The options are plentiful in this quintessential small town and it’s surrounding areas. From bakeries and bars to gourmet ice cream, fine dining, and an awesome margarita spot, there’s so much to offer in the village of EA and beyond.

For starters, if you’re looking to get your hands on some true Buffalonian food, Bar Bill Tavern is the place to go. From their iconic wings to their famous Beef on Weck, this place is a classic. Another popular spot bringing a similar pub-style fare but in a slightly more elevated setting is the Griffon Gastropub. For your Mexican fix, Arriba Tortilla is great for Margaritas, Left Coast Taco brings California flavors, and La Brasas has you covered with authentic Mexican dishes. Planning a date night or special occasion? For fine dining, the Roycroft Inn and Rick’s on Main are your go-to options.  Need a place that caters to a bigger group? Mister’s Bar & Lanes is an entertainment hub with their bowling alley, live music, and arcade games. Looking for a quick bite at a cute cafe? Taste Bistro & Coffee Bar, Kornerstone Cafe & Juice Bar, and Elm Street Bakery have all the cafe vibes you could ask for. For a traditional sit down breakfast, The Poked Yolk and Charlie’s Diner are staples. What about late night drinks? 42 North Brewing offers a variety of craft beers while Mambrino King has a wide selection of wines to enjoy. For your sweet tooth, head to Blue Eyed Baker for French inspired pastries & artisan desserts. 

We can’t forget honorable mentions! Come fish fry season, Wallenwein’s is a must. Craving Ice cream? Rosie’s Handcrafted Ice Cream will do just the trick. For all things bagels, Dopest Dough is where it’s at. And when the gas light is lit, venture into The General Riley Speakeasy for a drink or two. 

Check out our full guide to bars and restaurants in East Aurora, NY below, listed in alphabetical order. Plus check out our other restaurant neighborhood guides and get exploring beyond East Aurora!

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Full Service

189 Burger

189 Main St East Aurora, New York 14052 • $$$$$

South Towns

189 is a celebration of American tradition. Founded in 2014, this whiskey and music emporium prides itself in exploring and showcasing the finest of both ...

  • Brunch
  • Patio
  • Bar Area
  • Happy Hour
  • Late Night
  • Lunch
  • Reservations
  • Good for Whiskey Lovers
Fast Casual

42 North Brewing Company

25 Pine Street East Aurora, New York 14052 • $$$$$

South Towns

Drawing from the history and prestige of the 42nd parallel, 42 North Brewing Company in East Aurora, NY is brewing handcrafted beer, unmatched in quality, ...

  • Heated Patio / Outdoor Seating
  • Dog-Friendly Patio
  • Take-out
  • Patio
  • Live Music
  • Happy Hour
Full Service

Arriba Tortilla

40 Riley Street, East Aurora NY 14052 East Aurora, New York 14052 • $$$$$

South Towns

Our menu features food with a southwestern California styled influence, not to be confused with authentic Mexican. We do consider our twist on Mexican ...

  • Happy Hour
  • Lunch
  • Patio
  • Take-out
Bar

Aurora Brew Works

191 Main Street East Aurora, New York 14052 • $$$$$

South Towns

Beer bar and beer store. 'Not just consumers, we're enthusiasts!' ...

  • Bar Area
  • Handicap Access
  • Happy Hour
  • Patio
  • Good for Beer Lovers
Full Service

Bar Bill Tavern

185 Main St. East Aurora, New York 14052 • $$$$$

South Towns

The Bar-Bill Tavern is all about coming home. You belong the minute you walk in the heavy wooden doors to when you leave your warm seat at the bar. This ...

  • Sports Bar
  • Patio
  • Bar Area
  • Handicap Access
  • Happy Hour
  • Late Night
  • Live Music

Blue Eyed Baker

33 Elm St East Aurora, New York 14052 • $$$$$

South Towns

Specializing in french macarons and customized desserts for weddings $ events. What you can expect from the Blue Eyed Baker... everything is made from ...

  • Take-out
  • Order Online
  • Breakfast
Fast Casual

Charlie the Butcher’s Express – East Aurora

495 Main Street East Aurora, NY 14052 • $$$$$

South Towns

It all began on a Wednesday in June of 1988 when Tom Jolls and Charlie debuted the first of many WKBW Backyard Barbeques. Tom, Western New York’s premier ...

Full Service

Charlie’s Diner

510 Main St East Aurora, New York 14052 • $$$$$

South Towns

Charlie's Diner serves Breakfast , Brunch and dinner. ...

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Patio
  • Take-out
Take Out Only

Dopest Dough

695 Main St East Aurora, NY 14052 • $$$$$

South Towns

Dopest Dough specializes in naturally leavened, long fermented bread and bagels. Currently pre-order for pick up only but plans to move into an eat-in ...

  • Take-out

East Aurora Brewery

667 Oakwood Ave. East Aurora, NY 14052 • $$$$$

South Towns

EAB is a "Hyper Local", certified Farm Brewery & Farm Cidery in East Aurora, NY. Superior quality Beer & Hard Cider locally grown/brewed/served. ...



Full Service

Elm Street Bakery and Cafe

72 Elm Street East Aurora, New York 14052 • $$$$$

South Towns

Elm Street Bakery is a family-owned, local bakery, cafe and market offering whole, seasonal $ fresh food in a warm $ welcoming environment. We offer artisan ...

  • Lunch
  • Dog-Friendly Patio
  • Handicap Access
  • Patio
  • Reservations
  • Take-out
  • Farm to Table
Full Service

Fat Bob’s @ 42 North Brewing

25 Pine St East Aurora, New York 14052 • $$$$$

South Towns

Fat Bob's Smokehouse's award-winning barbecue is a staple in the WNY community. Serving smokehouse BBQ favorites and homemade eats since 1999, we believe ...

  • Lunch
  • Patio
  • Take-out
Full Service

Griffon Gastropub East Aurora

634 Main Street, East Aurora, NY, United States East Aurora, New York 14052 • $$$$$

South Towns

72 beers on tap, a grand, old industrial building, long list of fine bar grub and even a childrens' menu. This place is a no brainer and a great addition ...

  • Bar Area
  • Happy Hour
  • Late Night
  • Family Friendly
Full Service

HomeGrown Kitchen – East Aurora

640-650 Main St East Aurora, New York 14052 • $$$$$

South Towns

At Homegrown, we're all about healthy lifestyles and healthy communities. We're pursuing this goal by serving great tasting and healthy food sourced in ...

  • Family Friendly
  • Lunch
  • Healthy Options
  • Take-out
  • Farm to Table
Full Service

Kodiak Jack’s

3481 Two Rod Road Buffalo, New York 14052 • $$$$$

South Towns

Come enjoy live music in our grove during the summer or a fish fry on Friday. When it comes to Kodiak Jack's there is always something fun to stop by and ...

  • Bar Area
  • Happy Hour
  • Late Night
  • Live Music
  • Patio
  • Take-out
Fast Casual

Kone King East

117 Hamburg St, East Aurora, , NY 14052 • $$$$$

South Towns

Serving East Aurora since 1999! Menu items include, soft serve ice cream, Perry's hard ice cream, and more! ...

  • Take-out
Cafe / Coffee Shop

Kornerstone Cafe and Juice Bar – East Aurora

33 Elm St East Aurora, New York 14052 • $$$$$

South Towns

Kornerstone Cafe and Juice Bar offers a wide variety of food $ drink options to satisfy diverse tastes. Each of our menu items provides nutritional value ...

  • Breakfast
  • Healthy Options
Full Service

La Brasas Grill

34 Hamburg St East Aurora, New York 14052 • $$$$$

South Towns

First words are very positive - good service, fresh ingredients. No Liquor license yet. ...

  • Handicap Access
  • Lunch
  • Take-out
  • Family Friendly
  • Patio
Bar

Left Coast Taco

54 Elm St East Aurora, New York 14052 • $$$$$

South Towns

A Word from Left Coast Taco: We like tacos. We hope you do too. Left Coast Taco specializes in Cal-Mex cuisine in their storefront out of East Aurora. Read ...

  • Patio
  • Family Friendly
  • Lunch
  • Take-out
  • Bar Area
Full Service

Leo’s Pizzeria

142 Grey St, East Aurora, NY 14052 • $$$$$

South Towns

Leo’s pizzeria has been an bar/restaurant in East aurora for 10 years offering pizza, wings, subs, salads, burgers and a full bar. ...

  • Sports Bar
  • Patio

Mambrino King Wine Coffee Chocolate Cafe

640 Main St East Aurora, New York 14052 • $$$$$

South Towns

Mambrino King offers, wine, cocktails, espresso coffees, hand made chocolates, small plates and desserts. All small batch made. We also have gluten free ...

Full Service

Mario’s Bistro & Brews

1342 Quaker Rd Aurora, NY 14052 • $$$$$

South Towns

Small Italian Bistro nestled in the heart of the Southtowns villages, Orchard Park and East Aurora, Mario's Bistro and Brews serves traditional Italian ...

  • Healthy Options
  • Gluten Free Menu
  • Catering
  • Breakfast
  • Order Online
  • Lunch
  • Good for Beer Lovers
  • Dog-Friendly Patio
Fast Casual

Mighty Taco – East Aurora Near Boies Alley

123 Grey St East Aurora, New York 14052 • $$$$$

South Towns

Mighty Taco proudly operates 21 restaurants in the Western New York area. After four decades of continuous operations, Mighty Taco means fast, delicious, ...

  • Family Friendly
  • Lunch
  • Late Night
  • Take-out
Full Service

Mister’s Bar and Lanes

206 Main St East Aurora, New York 14052 • $$$$$

South Towns

Mister’s bar and lanes is a family-friendly restaurant and bowling alley located in historic East Aurora, NY. Mister's always has something going on, ...

  • Bar Area
  • Patio
  • Live Music
  • Family Friendly
  • Happy Hour
  • Sports Bar
Take Out

Mr. Pot Pie – East Aurora

718 Main St East Aurora, New York 14052 • $$$$$

South Towns

The company is a family owned business operated by a father son team with about 20 employees. Still small enough to provide quality of products that the ...

Full Service

Old Orchard Inn

2095 Blakeley Corners Road East Aurora, New York 14052 • $$$$$

South Towns

The Old Orchard Inn has the distinction of being a Western New York historic company.ï¾  The home at the entrance of the drive was the original farmhouse, ...

  • Bar Area
  • Happy Hour
  • Patio
  • Curbside Pickup
  • Family Friendly
Full Service

Pasquale’s East Aurora

242 Main Street East Aurora, New York 14052 • $$$$$

South Towns

Pasquale's has proudly been serving fine Italian food for dining and takeout in WNY since 1975. We continue to grow, now featuring locations in Derby, ...

  • Handicap Access
  • Lunch
  • Take-out
Full Service

Pizza del Aureos

603 Oakwood Ave East Aurora, New York 14052 • $$$$$

South Towns

Pizza Del Aureo's - has been serving the East Aurora community with great food since 1994! We are open 7 days a week until 11 PM (midnight on Fridays and ...

  • Handicap Access
  • Lunch
  • Patio
  • Take-out
Full Service

Pizzeria Florian

650 Main Street East Aurora, NY 14052 • $$$$$

South Towns

Contemporary Neapolitan Pizzeria by Jay Langfelder and Amanda Jones combining flavors from Italy and New York with a focus on local seasonal produce to ...

Full Service

Rick’s on Main

687 Main St East Aurora, New York 14052 • $$$$$

South Towns

Rick's on Main is known for its delectable entrees, warm atmosphere and friendly, knowledgeable staff. Welcome to our two-story dining room, complete ...

  • Bar Area
  • Lunch
  • Patio
  • Take-out
  • Family Friendly
  • Romantic
  • Order Online
  • Reservations
  • Special Occasion


Full Service

Riley Street Station

27 Riley St East Aurora, New York 14052 • $$$$$

South Towns

Opened in May of 1987 by founder David Neff, Riley Street Station occupies what used to be the Pennsylvania Railroad Station in the heart of downtown East ...

  • Bar Area
  • Happy Hour
  • Late Night
  • Lunch
  • Patio
  • Take-out
Full Service

Rookies Sports Bar & Grill

701 Main St East Aurora, New York 14052 • $$$$$

South Towns

A Word From Rookies Rookies is East Aurora's newest bar, and a great place to catch the game and catch up with friends. Great Food and Drink at a great ...

  • Sports Bar
  • Bar Area
  • Happy Hour
  • Late Night
  • Lunch
  • Patio
  • Take-out
  • Sports Bar
Fast Food

Rosie’s Handcrafted Ice Cream

431 Main Street East Aurora, NY 14052 • $$$$$

South Towns

Serving small batches of freshly crafted super premium ice cream. Unique, traditional and seasonal flavors. FROM SOB: "Right now, there’s probably ...

  • Family Friendly
  • Patio
  • Take-out
Full Service

Roycroft Inn

40 S Grove St East Aurora, New York 14052 • $$$$$

South Towns

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  • Bar Area
  • Breakfast
  • Brunch
  • Happy Hour
  • Live Music
  • Lunch
  • Patio
  • Private Parties
  • Reservations
  • Special Occasion
  • Family Friendly
  • Fireplace
Take Out

Smoke ‘n Gourmet

1851 4 Rod Road East Aurora, NY 14052 • $$$$$

South Towns

Smoked meat, gourmet sauces and dressings. Minimally processed, natural and organic ingredients. ...

  • Catering
  • Take-out
Full Service

Taste Bistro & Coffee Bar

634-3 Main St East Aurora, New York 14052 • $$$$$

South Towns

The trend across the country is NOT to sit down to a big meal at a resturant anymore. Great sandwich bars are exploding in popularity, so Taste was born ...

  • Patio
  • Breakfast
  • Handicap Access
  • Lunch
  • Take-out
Bar

The Bar At Main And Hamlin

198 Main St. East Aurora, NY 14052 • $$$$$

South Towns

The Aurora Cider House is now The Bar At Main And Hamlin! On the menu you'll find appetizers, salads, sandwiches, and wings to pair with their craft beer ...

  • Bar Area
Fast Casual

The Deli East Aurora

586 Main St, East Aurora East Aurora, NY 14052 • $$$$$

South Towns

Offering Fresh, Hand-Crafted Sandwiches! ...

Bar

The General Riley Speakeasy

644 Oakwood Ave East Aurora, NY 14052 • $$$$$

South Towns

The Speakeasy is a casual environment to enjoy a great cocktail, beer, or glass of wine with friends & family. The General Riley Speakeasy is located ...

  • Bar Area
Full Service

The Irishman Pub & Eatery – East Aurora

160 Main St East Aurora, New York 14052 • $$$$$

South Towns

The Irishman is a great place to have a business lunch, a casual dinner, or meet some friends for a cool pint of your favorite beer. ...

  • Lunch
  • Bar Area
  • Happy Hour
  • Late Night
  • Live Music
  • Lunch
  • Patio

 

 


Full Service

The Iron Kettle Landmark Restaurant

1009 Olean Rd East Aurora, NY 14052 • $$$$$

South Towns

The Iron Kettle Landmark Restaurant offers high-quality meals prepared from scratch daily, using fresh ingredients.  We are a local landmark and destination ...

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
Food Truck / Stand / Cart

The Maine Bite

198 Main St East Aurora, NY 14052 • $$$$$

South Towns

The Maine Bite is a Food Truck that was established in 2019 out of East Aurora, NY. The Maine Bite is meant to be modeled after the “Lobsta’ Shacks” ...

  • Lunch
  • Bar Area
  • Take-out
  • Patio
  • Order Online
  • Family Friendly
  • Curbside Pickup
  • Dog-Friendly Patio
  • Good for Beer Lovers
Full Service

The North Star Tavern

7340 Seneca Street Buffalo, New York 14052 • $$$$$

South Towns

Warm atmosphere, serving fresh, local American food with Polish flair made from scratch. Great craft beer on tap. Don't miss our award-winning pierogi! Takeout ...

  • Bar Area
  • Handicap Access
  • Lunch
  • Take-out
Full Service

The Poked Yolk – East Aurora

227 Main St East Aurora, NY 14052 • $$$$$

South Towns

At The Poked Yolk, our goal is to provide great, wholesome, hearty food at affordable prices. Breakfast/Lunch restaurant specializing in Unique Omelets ...

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Family Friendly

Thorpe’s

12866 Route 78 East Aurora, NY 14052 • $$$$$

South Towns

Our on-farm, from scratch bakery has been open since the mid-90’s, when we baked out of our upstairs farmhouse kitchen. We currently bake out of a larger ...

Touka Japanese Sushi, Hibachi & Poke Bowl

16 Buffalo Rd, East Aurora, NY 14052 • $$$$$

South Towns

We serve Soup, Salad, Appetizers, Sushi, Sashimi, A La Carte, Combo, Roll, Kids Menu, Yaki, Soba, Udon, Ramen, Hibachi, Fried Rice, Poke Bowls, and more! ...

Full Service

Wallenwein’s Hotel

641 Oakwood Ave East Aurora, New York 14052 • $$$$$

South Towns

A family restaurant open for lunch to late night dining. Also a full bar area containing many tvs and daily bar specials. Locals say good for wings, burgers ...

  • Bar Area
  • Late Night
  • Live Music
  • Lunch
  • Patio
  • Happy Hour
  • Family Friendly
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