Buffalo Cafe Wine Bar

I’ve been to Buffalo Café Wine Bar twice now; once for a new menu launch and once to a wine tasting where we stayed for some dinner afterwards.
The signage is clear with bold red and black lettering. The venue is on the main drag of shops in Heaton Mersey near to Pizza and Wine so around 20 minutes walk from the East Didsbury metrolink stop.
The interior is plain and more daytime ‘café’ than restaurant although the striking coffee machine, bright red and shiny in colour, imported direct from Italy is impressive!
The staff are friendly and the chef enthusiastic meaning you will find some inventive specials on the board.
This Café Bar isn’t called Buffalo for nothing and they specialize in buffalo burgers which you an also order ‘in the buff’ served without the bun and extra salad. With the higher protein and lower fat content than regular burgers this is a great option when dining with a guest who is trying to watch their waistline.
On the launch I sampled chicken stuffed with mozzarella with a butternut squash purée which was delicious. The chicken was wonderfully juicy whilst the sweet squash complimented it well. The feta and beetroot burger is a genius idea especially considering I hate mushrooms and most vegetarian options are stuffed with them. This is filling and a lovely change for your vegetarian friends.
When dining after the wine tasting I opted for a Lord of the Pies chicken pie with chunky chips and mushy peas. The pie was lovely, made locally in Stockport with the chips crispy yet sweet and fluffy. My date had the buffalo burger with stilton and tells me it was divine. I would have liked a go at it but I couldn’t get close.
The owners are keen to keep things here local hence the use of Lord of the Pies as well as a coffee roaster also based in the Cheshire area. They are eager to please and have a good team around them to do just that.