3165 Main Street is a restaurant building in the University

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Lot For Sale

3165 Main Street

Buffalo, New York 14214

Erie County

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$975,000 0.627 acres

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.

  • Lot Size: 0.627 acre
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  • Property Taxes: $6,513
  • MLS #: B1647117
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Beach Lot For Sale in Buffalo, New York
Listing Agent: Carmelo A Parlato, Gurney, Becker & Bourne, 716-335-2227, 716-849-1234 Listing Site, Listing Status: Active
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Ad Number: 6758222
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Updated: Oct 24, 2025

This property is a Lot located at 3165 Main Street, Buffalo, New York 14214, and is currently For Sale at $975,000.