Grab A Lunch And Relax Downtown
Every once in a while I like to grab a lunch to go downtown. When I do, I try to find different places to sit - places that give off an urban vibe without shutting out greenery. Cathedral Park (top photo) still evokes a historic fabric that many other areas around the city have lost. When sitting at one of the tables, the senses become overwhelmed with shadows, people, buildings, and even the Metro Rail. This is where Globe Market's downtown location is found. It's also where Chop Chop recently opened.
Another quiet lunchtime getaway is found at HSBC headquarters (One HSBC Plaza). There are a number of oversized flower planters that double as benches where you can sit and eat. It's surprisingly serene in this spot. Did you know that a few feet from the row of planters is a Tim Horton's? And a Subway Restaurant next to that? There are entrances to both places located on Main Street - underneath the building. It's a bizarre place to find a place to eat, but at the same time it really is an oasis in the middle of the city. Next time you're down that way, head under the HSBC building (plaza level), before heading back outside to sit and relax.
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tommystanford
The HSBC building has its own cafeteria as well that's open to the public for use. The food is ok, but it's certainly another alternative. There's also a Fera's subshop tucked in across from the Pearl St. Grill on Pearl, which an endless array of old Sabres press photos (many autographed) to sit around and gawk at. Finally, a Just Pizza also recently opened on the 1B level of the HSBC bank for a pizza fix.
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nascarinbuffalo
Watch out for the RATS in Cathedral Park!!!!
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Bree
Grab a lunch at Fables Cafe (at the Downtown Central Library), then sit outside to enjoy the beautiful gardens; you can even grab a book to read while you eat!
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sbrof
rats.. really.. I see more rats around NF Boulevard then downtown. Lots of dumpsters for them to feed on out there.
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nascarinbuffalo
I don't get out to NF blvd too much so I can't comment on the rats there. I walk through Cathedral Park nearly every day. The rats live under the planters there.
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oldimpala
Hmm... I work next to Cathedral Park; have for nearly 7 years.
I've seen, maybe 1 rat. Period. I wouldn't call that a problem. I'd call that living in an urban environment. Try spending some time in NY, DC, ATL, etc if you want to see a rat problem. :)
I LOVE Cathedral Park; it's a great place to grab lunch, and close enough to M&T to still hear their lunchtime performances, without the crowd.
Chop Chop and the Globe are fantastic; there's also takeout available from Pearl St, a myriad of options from the Main Place food court, Just Pizza in Ellicott Sq, and a few great restaraunts like City Grille nearby.
I really, really like this section of Buffalo... Glad to see it highlighted!
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