3165 Main Street

Buffalo, NY 14214

3165 Main Street is a restaurant building in the University District, a half mile from UB South Campus. "Lake Effect Diner" has been a long-established restaurant brand and location for decades. The Lake Effect Diner is 4,305 square feet with a capacity of 50 and potential for an additional 80 included in a design plan for an addition (blueprints available). The Lake Effect Diner is, in part, a vintage, 1952 Mountain View Diner that was transported from Wayne Pennsylvania in 2001. The Vintage diner is the dining room while a new building was constructed that includes a large kitchen and full basement making up 2 stories of cooking, prep, and baking space. The Lake Effect Diner has been featured on the Food Networks "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives" twice, including recently in 2025. Newly updated, over equipped, and meticulously maintained. Restaurant will remain open until it is sold and closed. Also listed as B1639897 (both) The Steer B1647090.

Listing courtesy of Carmelo A Parlato of Gurney Becker & Bourne 7163352227



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