Dining

Dining room in Cornelia at the Buffalo AKG Art Museum. Photo: Jeff Mace

Mother's Day Brunch

Treat mom (or yourself!) to a singular Mother’s Day brunch buffet in the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Town Square, under Common Sky. Seatings are at 10 am, 12 pm, and 2 pm, and reservations are required. Tickets are $65 for adults, $20 for kids 12 and under, and free for kids 3 and under (all 10% off for members), and include more than a dozen delectable stations. 

Learn More and Make a Reservation

Please note that the regular a la carte menu will not be available in Cornelia on May 12, but Sculpture Bar will be open for coffee, snacks, beer, and wine.

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Tulips in three glass vases

  • Cornelia

    The Buffalo AKG Art Museum offers a fast-casual dining experience at Cornelia, located in the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Town Square.

     

    The menu at Cornelia was designed to push traditional boundaries by placing an artful spin on classic dishes. Enjoy morning pastries with tea, coffee, or espresso drinks. Stop in for fresh lunch offerings or make reservations for our Thursday and Friday dinner service or Sunday brunch service. 

     

    Cornelia Hours:
    Monday, 10 am–5 pm
    Thursday, 10 am–8 pm
    Friday, 10 am–8 pm
    Saturday, 10 am–5 pm
    Sunday, 10 am–5 pm
     

    View the Cornelia Brunch Menu
    View the Cornelia Lunch Menu
    View the Cornelia Dinner Menu

  • Sculpture Bar

    Take a break during your museum journey to enjoy refreshments at Sculpture Bar on Floor 2 of the Jeffrey E. Gundlach Building.

     

    This coffee and wine bar offers a spectacular view of the campus, espresso drinks, snacks, small plates, beer, and wine.

     

    Sculpture Bar Hours:
    Thursday, 12–5 pm (May 2 until 8 pm)
    Friday, 12–5 pm (M&T First Fridays until 8 pm)
    Saturday, 12–5 pm
    Sunday, 12–5 pm
    Monday, closed
     

    View the Sculpture Bar Menu

     

Group Reservations 

Cornelia accepts reservations for parties of seven to twelve guests during hours of service. 

Parties of twelve to twenty-five can only be accommodated during the following timeslots:

  • 10 am–noon
  • 2–4 pm

Please email cornelia@buffaloakg.org to check availability. 

Dinner Service & Brunch Reservations

Dinner service will be held every Thursday and Friday evening, and Brunch will be held every Sunday from 10 am to 3 pm, unless otherwise specified. Following Brunch, Cornelia will serve coffee and Grab-n-Go items until 5 pm. 

To book reservations at Cornelia, please fill out the form below.