• Finding good vegetarian restaurants on the road often proves difficult.vegetables image by cherie from Fotolia.com
  
  Vegetarians consume diets consisting of vegetables, fruits, seeds and nuts. Some vegetarians will also eat eggs and dairy but avoid meat, including fish and poultry. People adopt vegetarian lifestyles for a variety of reasons, including environmental ethics or religious dietary guidelines. When you're traveling, however, restricted diets make eating out tricky. Buffalo, New York is famous for chicken wings and roast beef sandwiches. Even so, there are several vegetarian or vegan-friendly restaurants around the city.
  
  

Chop Chop

• Chop Chop offers vegetarian-friendly options. The atmosphere is upbeat and casual. Consider trying the Mandarin Salad Field Greens, which you can request without chicken, or the Vegetable Stuffed Mushrooms with eggplant and roasted red pepper dip.
  
  Chop Chop
  
  302 Main St.
  
  Buffalo, NY 14203
  
  716-852-1018
  
  chopchoponmain.com
  
  

Merge

• Merge provides gluten-free food, raw food, vegetarian dishes and vegan fare. Swing by for an open-mic night or live weekend concerts. Merge sets itself apart by using local fruits and vegetables in season and by making meals to order.
  
  Merge
  
  439 Delaware Ave.
  
  Buffalo, NY 14202
  
  716-842-0600
  
  mergebuffalo.com
  
  

Amy's Place

• Amy's Place offers a diverse menu. You'll find plentiful vegetarian offerings, some with a Middle Eastern twist. If you eat eggs as part of your vegetarian diet, try the breakfast omelet.
  
  Amy's Place
  
  3234 Main St.
  
  Buffalo, NY 14214-1324
  
  716-832-6666
  
  

Betty's

• Betty's is close to the heart of downtown. The menu has several vegetarian options, including a vegan tofu scramble. Outdoor seating is available until winter.
  
  Betty's
  
  370 Virginia St.
  
  Buffalo, NY 14201-1952
  
  716-362-0633
  
  bettysbuffalo.com