The history of Buffalo’s Broadway Market goes all the way back to 1888. Open from Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m., the current market still maintains its old-world atmosphere. In addition to the wonderful meats, fruits, veggies and other grocery items, you’ll find some seriously quirky – and fantastic – treasures.

The Broadway Market is located at 999 Broadway St. and is open year-round.

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First, there is the market’s best tradition ever: the butter lamb.

Jane B. / TripAdvisor The butter lambs appear every spring, and they’re an Easter or Passover staple for many locals. If you grew up in Buffalo, you probably had one on your table at some point.

The market is especially lively around Easter.

Jane B. / TripAdvisor You’ll find painted eggs, candy, and chocolate rabbits everywhere.

You can have pig ears and pig feet, if that’s your thing…

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… and, of course, the sugar eggs are amazing.

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The market once had some seriously exotic foods, like jellied eel.

The Broadway Market Facebook While you probably won’t find that anymore, you will find some unique jellies and spreads, like beet horseradish.

Broadway Market has over 40 vendors, and they’re always accepting new ones.

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There’s even a beautiful rooftop garden, a community space of individual gardeners’ plots.

The Broadway Market Facebook It’s the perfect place to relax and enjoy the skyline.

What’s your favorite item to pick up at Broadway Market? Let us know in the comments below!

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The butter lambs appear every spring, and they’re an Easter or Passover staple for many locals. If you grew up in Buffalo, you probably had one on your table at some point.

You’ll find painted eggs, candy, and chocolate rabbits everywhere.

JuneNY / TripAdvisor

Marcia B. / TripAdvisor

While you probably won’t find that anymore, you will find some unique jellies and spreads, like beet horseradish.

It’s the perfect place to relax and enjoy the skyline.

If you enjoy unique markets like this, you’ll love exploring Buffalo’s flea markets.

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