Buffalo Dig
Black Dots' record-shop-and-bar combo on the West Side, Elmwood Village's Revolver Records with retro toys and ephemera, and Hi-Fi Hits in Williamsville, which has a small in-store bar.
City Route · 3 stops · about 7.4 miles. The stops are spread across a city. Plan on a rideshare, bike, transit or a short drive between shops. What do route types mean?
The 3 stops
1. Black Dots
Record shop and bar combo that also hosts small local shows.
Tip: Check their calendar for intimate in-store concerts.
368 Grant St, Buffalo, NY 14213, USA
Hours
Monday 12:00 - 6:00 PM Tuesday 12:00 - 6:00 PM Wednesday 12:00 - 7:00 PM Thursday 12:00 PM - 12:00 AM Friday 12:00 PM - 12:00 AM Saturday 12:00 - 8:00 PM Sunday 12:00 - 5:00 PM 2. Revolver Records Inc
Elmwood Village shop with retro toys and vintage ephemera alongside a deep vinyl selection across two floors.
Tip: Staff know the local scene well — ask for other Buffalo shop recommendations too.
810 Elmwood Ave, Buffalo, NY 14222, USA
Hours
Monday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Tuesday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Wednesday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Thursday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Friday 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM Saturday 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM Sunday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM 3. Hi-Fi Hits Records
Williamsville shop with a small in-store bar and fair, well-run Record Store Day raffles.
Tip: Ask about their raffle system for rare RSD releases — it's designed to keep things fair.
5221 Main St Ste 3, Williamsville, NY 14221, USA
Hours
Monday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Tuesday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Wednesday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Thursday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Friday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Saturday 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM Sunday 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Part of a road trip
- Great Lakes Loop6 stops