Timeline
13:00
Visit the Buffalo Religious Arts Center. Arrive early to explore the salvaged works of religious art in the former St. Francis Xavier Church before it gets busy. The museum is by appointment, so check the route for access details in advance.
13:20
Walk five minutes to Gondola Macaroni Products. This cramped specialty food shop has been making ravioli by hand since 1958. It is the perfect spot to pick up some local pasta goods or just admire the vintage pasta maker in action.
13:40
Louie's Original Footlong Hot Dogs
Grab a hot dog at Louie's Original Footlong Hot Dogs. Located just three minutes away, this Black Rock satellite location serves the same ample selection as the original in Tonawanda. It is a classic, quick lunch option in the heart of the neighborhood.
14:00
Spend the rest of your time at CooCooU. This antiques shop is the go-to spot for Midcentury and Scandinavian Modern furniture and decor. Browse the one-of-a-kind items with a fanciful postwar aesthetic while you wrap up your Black Rock exploration.
Local tip
The Buffalo Religious Arts Center is open by appointment, so you must arrange access before you go. Most nearby shops like Gondola and CooCooU are open in the afternoon, but always check their specific hours for the day you visit.
Check before you go
- Buffalo Religious Arts Center: By appointment only. Check the route for how to get there.
- Gondola Macaroni Products: Mo-Sa 09:30-18:00.
- Louie's Original Footlong Hot Dogs: Mo-Su 10:30-21:00.
- CooCooU: Mo-Su 11:00-17:00.
Worth knowing
- Gondola Macaroni Products is open at 13:20 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Buffalo (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).