Emerson Commons

Basically a food court staffed by students and faculty from the Buffalo Public Schools' Emerson School of Hospitality, the cuisine at Emerson Commons, appropriately enough, can be likened to school cafeteria fare kicked up a few notches in quality. But the upside is that this is among the most affordable food you can get in the downtown core. Lunchtime offerings change daily; the menu usually contains two soups, two hot sandwiches, and three heartier main courses. The current week's menus are posted at the website for those who want to make their mind up in advance. Pizza by the slice, a salad bar, an assortment of homemade desserts, and breakfast options are available every day.

Address

70 W. Chippewa St.

Getting there

Metro Rail: Fountain Plaza

Hours

Mon-Fri 7:30AM-10AM & 11:15AM-1:30PM, except school holidays

Price

$10-15

Website

buffaloschools.org (opens in a new tab)