The 8 Weirdest Food Orders You’ll Only Understand If You’re A Buffalonian

It's no secret that we Buffalonians love our food. Whether it's doused in Frank's or grilled over charcoal, we have some unique tastes when it comes to local cuisine. And even more interesting than some of the concoctions we've come up with in the 716 are the ways we order our favorite foods. You don't want to make any food faux pas in Buffalo when you order one of these unique dining options.

1. Buckets of wings

We love wings so much, Buffalonians order them by the bucket.

2. Extra crispy, please!

"Don't forget to order them extra crispy," she yells from across the house while you're placing your delivery order at the local pizzeria. No one likes a soggy wing. Extra crispy is a totally normal request when dining in Buffalo, New York!

3. Well done hotdogs

How do you like your dogs? If they're Sahlens, they need to be "well done." In other words, if we can't see the grill lines on the skin, they need to cook a bit longer!

4. "The works"

And speaking of hot dogs... If you haven't ever ordered a Ted's hotdog with "the works," you're seriously missing out. This is a Buffalonian food order that might sound strange, but it tastes delicious!

5. Beef on weck, extra juice

If asking for extra juice on the side of your sandwich sounds weird, you're probably not a Buffalonian. When ordering a beef on weck, "juice" is synonymous for au jus. AKA the delicious watery sauce used to dip your sandwich in.

6. Pop

Yeah yeah.. we know. It's "soda." But when you're ordering in Buffalo, your favorite soft drinks are pop and nothing else.

7. Wings, half and half.

This is the last one about wings. Promise. If you know what Wings ordered "half and half" means, you're most likely a Buffalonian! This interesting sounding food order in Buffalo simply means you want half one flavor and half another! (Usually a variation of hot/medium/mild and BBQ.)

8. Super Mighty

No, we're not talking about how strong we are. Every Buffalonian knows this classic food order will result in a delicious (albeit, horribly unhealthy) meal from Mighty Taco!

Have you ever heard someone make a food faux pas in Buffalo when they attempted to order these items? Share the weirdest things you order in Buffalo that wouldn't make sense outside of Western New York in the comments below! We would love to hear from you!

Buffalo, New York is such a wonderful city. Whether you are just passing through or it's your lifelong home, it's fun to explore new places within the city. When you need to burn off a few of the calories consumed by all the foods we just discussed, consider planning an activity such as a walking tour or bike ride through Viator. You'll love playing tourist in Buffalo!