University Heights

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About this Neighborhood

University Heights is a Buffalo neighborhood built around campus life and green space, with 12 parks framing 15 restaurants and a Yelp rating of 4.6 across nearly 2,800 reviews. Four grocers and a couple of coffee shops keep the essentials within reach. The local favorites lean comforting and characterful: scoops at Lake Effect Artisan Ice Cream, all-day plates at Amy's Place, and New Orleans cooking at Shango New Orleans Bistro / Wine Bar. Foursquare tastes fill in with donut and coffee shops, sandwich spots, and clothing stores, giving the district an easy, student-friendly rhythm.