Thin Man Brewery

Named for the original automobile crash test dummy, invented in Buffalo in 1949, Thin Man went from zero to arguably Elmwood's most popular eatery within a few weeks of opening day. Owner Mike Shatzel is best known for sparking the craft beer craze in Buffalo, and what he offers here is not only a range of house-brewed beers but a food menu that's a carnivore's wet dream. Options range widely, but pork is the star of the show: between pork belly banh mi, locally sourced T-Meadow Farm pork chops, and even whole suckling pig (call a few days ahead), it's omnipresent among the offerings. Health food this is not. The interior ambience is an odd mix of hipster-friendly industrial chic and chain-restaurant banality; if that's not your bag, try the second-floor patio decked over the sidewalk.

Address

490 Elmwood Ave.

Getting there

Metro Bus 12 or 20

Hours

Mon-Fri 3PM-2AM, Sat 11:30AM-2AM, Sun noon-1AM

Price

$15-50

Phone

+17169234100

Website

thinmanbrewery.com (opens in a new tab)