"Located in Elmwood Village, this charming boutique epitomizes the neighborhood with understated yet edgy womenswear. From linen dresses and gold ear cuffs to leather clutches and felt fedoras, pieces here help take any outfit to the next level. Also on offer are apothecary items like vegan soaps and brightly colored nail polish, as well as soy candles, velvet-covered notebooks, and quirky greeting cards that make for perfect gifts for friends back home."

"Housed in a cottage in Elmwood Village, Bureau offers both ready-to-wear and made-to-measure clothing for the stylish man. Here, guys can shop for everything from dress shirts and sweaters to jackets and pocket squares, or schedule a fitting with a seasoned tailor to create a custom piece. While similar shops tend to offer clothing and services at an unattainable price point, the owners at Bureau welcome clients on a budget and work hard to maintain a friendly, approachable shopping environment."

"Hyatt’s When you’re feeling inspired to create, Hyatt’s should be your first stop for art supplies. A Buffalo institution, the family-run store opened on Franklin Street in Allentown in 1959 before moving to a bigger space on Main Street a few years later. Today, it operates out of a 40,000-square-foot location in Buffalo’s North Delaware neighborhood, selling anything and everything you could need for your next masterpiece. Stop in for oil paints, fine pens, clay, picture frames, and more and then get busy unleashing your inner artist."

"Located on North Buffalo’s Hertel Avenue, MiMo Decor highlights mid-century, modernist, and contemporary design. Rated the best place in the city to find vintage furniture by local lifestyle magazine Buffalo Spree , the shop offers a range of upscale pieces, from bar cabinets to dresser sets. Father-daughter duo Joe and Jessica Buscaglia run the store, with Joe working to restore American and Scandinavian furniture and Jessica in charge of retail and design services. Visitors here can expect a showroom of unique items, plus a range of services, from rehabs and total rebuilds to in-home consultations, staging and furniture rental, upholstering, and more."

"For the coolest and most unique clothing in Buffalo, head to this streetwear-focused consignment shop in Allentown. While everything here is vintage, the selection puts a special focus on the 1980s to the present, with pieces from Supreme, Bape, Palace, Off-White, Anti Social Social Club, and more. Sneakerheads will be particularly impressed with the collection of vintage kicks in pristine condition, while sports fanatics will love all the old-school team gear, from Sabres sweatpants to a Bills Super Bowl T-shirt from 1991. Prices are affordable, especially considering the quality of products for sale, and the selection is updated regularly so you’re always guaranteed to find something new."

"A consummate purveyor of all things music and vintage vinyl, Phil Machemer sold records at the Peddler Flea Market before opening Revolver Records in North Buffalo in 2015. Now, he offers more than 30,000 new and quality used records at his brick-and-mortar space, helping shoppers choose from jazz, indie rock, soul, metal, hip-hop, punk, international, country, and anything else they desire. Machemer has had so much success with his store that he just opened a second location with a similarly varied selection in the heart of Elmwood Village."

"A one-stop shop for all your interior-design needs, Ró offers a curated collection of Danish-inspired furniture and reclaimed pieces made in Buffalo, plus dishware, original artwork, and specialty home goods from innovative design firms. Come here for an upholstered sofa or custom shelving unit and you might just leave with linen pillows, clay vases, and scented candles, too. If you need help styling your space, know that the Ró team also offers interior design services to help you achieve an Instagram-perfect home."

"For authentic souvenirs from all over the world, head to the West Side Bazaar. The incubator on the Grant Street Corridor supports refugees, immigrants, and low-income entrepreneurs on their path to becoming successful business owners, providing them space to pursue their dreams. Start in the stalls, where you’ll find everything from Rwandan peace baskets and Burmese puppets to Sudanese jewelry and macramé art by an Iraqi woman named Nadeen Yousef. Afterward, refuel with your choice of Mexican cuisine, Asian snacks, Ethiopian fare, halal food, and more."

"Wild Things Blink and you might miss this hole-in-the-wall shop located just off Elmwood Avenue—and that would be a shame. Open since 1988, Wild Things features jewelry, ceramics, and photography from talented local artists with a focus on the unique. While most shoppers come for the one-of-a-kind necklaces made with natural stones, the tiny storefront is also known for its custom wedding jewelry, from crystal-encrusted bracelets to pearl drop earrings. Should you be interested in learning how to make your own jewelry, Wild Things even hosts a variety of parties, workshops, and events, complete with wine, snacks, special discounts, and more."