Buffalo and WNY Restaurants With the Best Comfort Food

There's a lake effect snowstorm on the way for Western New York this Thursday evening and lasting into a good portion of Sunday.

Erie County will be under a Winter Storm Watch during that timeframe and it wouldn't be surprising if we see a Winter Storm Warning upgrade before the storm hits.

One thing to know about Buffalo is just how resilient the people in the community are. Most of us have lived through intense snowstorms, many off them the lake effect variety; which is much worse than general snowfall, because of how rapidly the snow can fall and cause almost impossible driving conditions.

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You know someone is from Buffalo when they have spent time at a bar or restaurant during a snowstorm. You wait it out and enjoy a beer or two with some of Western New York's best comfort foods.

You know the comfort foods.

Beef on weck, chicken wings, French onion soup, spaghetti parm and many more that make this area unique.

The weather is now a certain temperature that makes you crave that comfort food. November through February is the perfect time to indulge in food that for the most part isn't that great for you, but brings back childhood memories and warms you up inside.

Here are 15 of the best Buffalo restaurants for some terrific comfort food.