Who are we?

PERKS CAFE

Locally owned cafe offering coffee, tea, specialty beverages, breakfast, lunch & baked goods; offering vegan + gluten free options.  

"I love the Elmwood Strip community." 

-Julie Leone, manager

VISUAL EYES CITY

We travel to Europe, New York City and Las Vegas to bring back to Buffalo the industry's finest, coolest, high quality and beautiful eyewear/sunglasses to complete your look & see your best! 

"We love the people and the amazing vibe on Elmwood. It’s the place to be! Love it! " 

- Dan & Betsy Leberer, owners

ACROPOLIS OPA 

Acropolis OPA is located in the heart of the Elmwood Strip serving Greek-Mediterranean cuisine since 1982. 

"I love the people on the Elmwood Strip." 

-  Paul Tsouflidis, owner

Photo by Yeah Buffalo

SHOPCRAFT 

An artisan collective featuring local, eco-conscious and handmade pieces from its members.  

"I love the community of Buffalo and how willing everyone is to help each other!" 

- Christa Penner, owner

Photo by Yeah Buffalo

INNBUFFALO

InnBuffalo off Elmwood is a Boutique Hotel in a Historic Mansion with the intimacy of a private residence.

"Located in the heart of The Elmwood Village, one of the top urban areas in the country, allows us to make our visitors into Buffalo Ambassadors!!"

-Joe Lettieri, owner

Lumpy Buttons

Lumpy Buttons sells original handmade felt crafts in addition to gifts, craft supplies and craft kits.

"I love the energy in the Elmwood Village. There is so much positivity and the community is very kind." -Esther Neisen, owner

 TEN THOUSAND VILLAGES

We bridge global artisans with the local Buffalo community.

"I love the vibrancy and community. I moved here ten years ago; the Elmwood Village is the heart of culture in Buffalo." 

-Jennifer Kilo, Manager 

CAMPUS WHEEL WORKS

We sell bicycles and bicycle accessories along with repair all bicycle brands and models. 

"I love the community here"

Alex Davies, Part Owner

BFO

Buffalo's one stop shop for great outerwear, clothing, footwear and accessories from the brands you trust.

"I love the people. Meeting new people everyday and building relationships with people that stop in all the time or that I just see once a year for the big shopping days!"

- Casey Hartley, Owner

BIKEorBAR

In 2012, we opened the first indoor cycling studio in Buffalo and then over the years we added more group fitness classes, such as rowing, TRX, barre, twerk, aerial, Surfset, Pump and weight lifting.

"We love that the Elmwood Village is a neighborhood that has such a strong sense of community while being filled with all different types of locally owned businesses that sincerely support one another. Being a part of this unique, well-rounded neighborhood in Buffalo is something we are very proud of."

- Brit Leo, Co-owner

Anna Grace

A women's boutique in the heart of the historic Elmwood Village.

"I love the charm of the village and its strong sense of community."

-Joanne Dina, Owner

LEXINGTON CO-OP MARKETS

Lexington Co-op is Buffalo's largest community owned grocery store with over 16,000 member - owners who share a passion for fresh, local, and organic foods. We're open to everyone, everyday from 7am-11pm.  

"The combination of the people who live and work, the businesses and the visitors to Elmwood bring the best energy to our neighborhood! Its walkable, bike rider friendly and on a bus route making it super accessible and fun!"

- Joann Tomasula, Marketing and Owner Services Manager

TURNSTYLE DESIGNS

At Turnstyle Designs you will find unique clothing and accessories to fit your lifestyle; from yoga class, the office, or a night on the town.

"We love our customer and neighbors who help make up the unique fiber of the Elmwood Village neighborhood!"

- Stephanie Robb, Owner

MR GOODBAR

We are a bar located at the start of the Elmwood Strip that has been in business for 50 years. 

"I love the neighborhood and people in the Elmwood Village."

- Bobby Rabb, owner

THIN ICE

Thin Ice sells locally handcrafted, one of a kind jewelry, gifts and home decor in the heart of the Elmwood Village Shopping District.

"I love the sense of community in the Elmwood Village and how friendly everyone is. It's such a great community to be a part of."

- Therese Deutschlander, owner

SPRAY SOLE

Spray Sole provides custom, luxury airbrush tans.  Our spray tans work for all skin types giving a completely natural, glowing color for any occasion.

"I love Elmwood's energy and the excitement of both the patrons and small businesses sticking together to see each other succeed!"

-Angelina Messina, owner