Stephanie S.
Yelp
I was in Buffalo for a family member's birthday party and we all met for brunch at Vice on Sunday morning. The decor is nice and modern. Although not affiliated with the Aloft Hotel, it's right next to it. There are a few cool murals painted on the walls and a fun, colorful buffalo hanging from the ceiling. There was also a DJ mixing music, which I enjoyed. I will say the quality of the food did not match the thought that was put into the ambiance and decor.
Upon arrival you pay the $25 + tax for the brunch buffet. For an additional $15 you can add bottomless mimosas. A single mimosa is just $5, so it's a good deal either way. One member of our party is a strict vegan and because there were no vegan options on the menu, she did not want to pay to get in, but did want to celebrate with the family. The hostess and manager made a big deal about it even though there were 30 people in our party, all paying $25 up front. Eventually, they decided to let her come in without paying and she didn't eat. There is a separate loft area up a few stairs which was nice for our large party, however it is not wheelchair accessible, so we had to move down to the main floor. The servers come by and take drink orders and you can head to the buffet at any time. The servers were nice and the mimosas were fine for the price.
Now the food. The reason why I must give this place 3 stars is because the food was not great at all. The buffet was pretty much something you would find at an airport hotel's continental breakfast, included in the price of your room. They had waffles, pancakes, and French toast, however the better option was definitely the prepackaged muffins and pastries. There was yogurt with granola, but the fruit was frozen and after a while looked pretty gnarly because it had been sitting out. I was delighted to see turkey sausage, but one bite in, I almost spit it out. The sausage was boiled and had a very strange texture. There was a small saving grace, the breakfast pizzas. There was a steak and egg option that had a garlic sauce base, it was delicious. There was another spicy bacon and sausage option that was good as well. Honestly, it seemed like the only thing that was cooked fresh and in their kitchen were the pizzas. Every thing else on the buffet was lukewarm, flavorless and kind of sad.
Overall the food was a let down, especially because the place looked cool and like it would be the perfect spot for a boozey Sunday brunch. Everyone was very kind, so I hate to be less than positive, but this is definitely a place you'd visit for the vibes, not the flavor.