Buffalo Rising Online

Amy’s Place is a Buffalo favorite and has been for a very long time. Located across the street from UB’s South Campus, its atmosphere and clientele really typify the college dining experience. In many ways it is a classic greasy spoon, but its menu also caters to vegetarians and vegans with a number of flavorful offerings modeled after the cuisine of the Middle East.

Honestly, I have only ever had breakfast/brunch at Amy’s. I’m not one for sweets at breakfast, so I generally stick with eggs and home fries or a good omelet, and Amy’s does both well. Recently I have had an acquaintance rave to me about the french toast on a few occasions, so when I was in the neighborhood the other day, I decided to give it a try.

The L.A. Cinnamon Toast is available as a meal for $4.50, or as a side for $2.50. Why its called “L.A.” Cinnamon Toast, I cannot be sure. The use of “L.A.” in any menu description connotes spa cuisine to me, and this is as far away from a green salad wit…