7 Comfort Foods You Must Eat Before Becoming An Official Buffalonian

When it comes to becoming an official Buffalonian, there are all sorts of steps that you can take to making this happen. Some will begin by crossing local landmarks and attractions from their to-do list, but if you’re looking for a tastier way to get to know the city, we urge you to eat your way through this list of undeniably good comfort foods that are an important part of Buffalo. Take a look!

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There are quite a few subs that Buffalonians hold close to their hearts (and tummies for that matter), but you aren't a true resident of Erie County until you've tried a Royal Sub. You can find them over at John & Mary's, a small eatery that has been open since 1952, which serves up all sorts of eats like pizza and wings, however, it's the Royal Sub that you'll hear us talking about the most. Made up of capicola and sausage, nothing comforts us quite like this sandwich.

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We sure do love a good pizza here in Buffalo, but in our true heart of hearts, it's pizza logs that we're actually craving! Whether you like to buy yours frozen and ready to go from the local grocery store or ordering them up fresh from a nearby pizzeria, this delicious appetizers always bring a smile to our face.

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If you ever find yourself with an empty stomach and the desire to treat yourself to a mouthwatering, hearty meal, then there's no better place to head than on over to Chef's in Buffalo. Combining the best of both worlds, Spaghetti Parm from Chef's will have your tastebud's swimming in a sea of Italian goodness.

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If Royal Subs somehow aren't your thing, your next step to becoming a true Buffalonian involves feasting away on one of Jim's Steakout's Chicken Finger Subs. A simple sub that we can't get enough of, you can order up this comfort food sandwich with bleu cheese varieties that come in plain, hot, medium, or mild.

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What would this list be without wings? There certainly is no debate over whether or not this is an official food of the city of Buffalo, but one question remains: which restaurant has the best wings? You decide!

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When you're making a stop at Paula's, you'll often find yourself puzzled by exactly what to order. Today, we urge you to get your hands on one of their Peanut Sticks - a crunchy little cake that will easily make its way into your heart. Covered in crushed peanuts, Peanut Sticks give you the best of both worlds with a crunchy and soft combination as you bite into it.

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Last but not least, there's no greater comfort than biting into a sweet piece of Sponge Candy. All around the city of Buffalo and throughout Erie County, you'll find chocolate shops putting their own spin on Sponge Candy, the ultimate dessert that any local will love to snack on.

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