Buffalo's oldest gourmet coffee shop, Blue Mountain has been roasting coffee for more than 15 years and offers more than one hundred types. If coffee isn't your thing, loose teas are also available. The wonderful aroma throughout the store will make you want to stay for a while.

Eminent Design is a very special shop that carries a large selection of clocks, jewelry, specialty gifts, and one-of-a-kind pieces. A large store with equally large windows beacons those from the street to come into its marvelous interior. The owner, Thomas, is usually on site, and he and his staff believe that shopping should be fun. They have impeccable taste and can help pick out that special gift or souvenir.

ELMWOOD AVENUE. Under the bright pink awning outside, you'll find Fowler's Fine Chocolate store. This company has been making chocolates in Western New York since 1910. They specialize in gift baskets and offer many unique items, including wedding bars, chocolate swans, roses, chocolate cigars, and virtually any theme that can be reproduced in chocolate. Try any one of the sweet, handmade truffles or candied nut selections while you decide. The staff is extremely helpful, and the atmosphere is sheer fun.

ALLENTOWN. This shop specializes in contemporary home furnishings. They carry scented rocks and a large collection of all natural bath products, lotions, and fragrances. They have a large assortment of lighting fixtures, pictures and paintings, wooden art, and "nature" trinkets. NEO is located in the center of Allentown.

ELMWOOD AVENUE. Thousands of old, rare, and new posters are displayed in this gallery. This is Western New York's largest poster and postcard shop. The staff is extremely friendly and knowledgeable. If you can describe a certain poster, chances are they can locate it for you. They provide a vast selection, all suitable for framing (which they also do!).