Kensington

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About this Neighborhood

Kensington reads as a practical, lived-in slice of Buffalo, with seven restaurants and just as many groceries within walking reach. The Yelp signal is solid across 2,059 reviews averaging 4.1, and the menu leans casual and comforting — 99 Fast Food, Phat Catz Restaurant & Bar, and Bailey Seafood carry the local dining reputation. Foursquare's read of the area skews toward everyday errands: convenience and discount stores, a liquor store, and a cosmetics shop sit alongside a well-regarded seafood spot. The real surprise is green space — eleven parks give this neighborhood far more room to breathe than its dense grocery footprint would suggest.