Overview

Mes Que is a bar and restaurant located on the Hertel Strip in North Buffalo. Since 2012, Mes Que has been the home of the Buffalo soccer community. Featuring European beers and a unique menu, Mes Que is a unique stop on gameday and beyond. Anyone interested in finding a spot to watch soccer and try beers from around the world in a traditional European atmosphere should try Mes Que.

From Mes Que's website - "Mes Que was designed and built to create a quiet European atmosphere- except on gameday! It has become a gathering place where people of different interests and cultures can share the love of good conversation, food and wine, beer and soccer."

Location

Mes Que is located at 1420 Hertel Ave between North Park Ave and Norwalk Ave, next to the North Park Theater. Parking is adjacent in the public lot on Norwalk Ave (behind Bank of America) as well as plentiful on-street parking on Hertel and the surrounding side streets. Mes Que is conveniently located just down the Parkside exit from the 198 (exit north on Parkside, travel about 1 mile, then turn west on Hertel) and is easily reached from all Buffalo suburbs.

Hours

Mes Que is open every day at 4pm. Their kitchen is open from 5-11 every day. On European soccer match days, Mes Que opens earlier. They publish their opening information on their Facebook pages and on their Twitter account when they will be having extended hours.

Food

Mes Que has a bistro menu available when the kitchen is open. On matchdays, they offer a limited menu available before the full kitchen opens. The full menu features soups, salads, artisan pizzas, paninis, pasta, and small tapas style appetizer plates. Food is prepared fresh in the small kitchen adjacent to the bar.

Bar

Mes Que offers an expansive beer and wine list. Their draft selections feature Fullers, Guiness, Smithwick's, Franziskaner Dunkelweiss, Hofbrau, Staropramen, Okocim and local favorite Flying Bison. They also feature 40+ bottled beers including local and European selections. Mes Que offers a comprehensive wine list, including choices from France, Spain, Austria, Germany, Italy, South Africa and California. There is sure to be a selection to suit any palate.

Atmosphere

Mes Que is the home for the Buffalo soccer community. Mes Que is the official soccer bar of FC Buffalo and the home of AO Buffalo, the local supporters group for the US Men's National Soccer Team. Because of this, the bar is usually filled to capacity for USMNT matches, and it is recommended that patrons arrive early. On FC Buffalo matchdays, there are lively pre and post game meetups where space is again at a premium. On European match days the bar features a lively, diverse crowd of supporters, but there is usually plenty of room for everyone. Mes Que caters to an inclusive crowd of soccer supporters. The patrons are welcoming and friendly. Mes Que fosters a "neutral territory" atmosphere. so guests shouldn't feel intimidated to step in and proudly support their club. There are always other supporters there and most will readily strike up a conversation. Many supporters groups of European clubs also use Mes Que for meet-ups, so gamedays usually feature a fun, enthusiastic and primarily a welcoming atmosphere. During the summer, Mes Que features an outdoor patio with a television for expanded seating and viewing options. This alleviates some of the crowd issues as well as adds to the unique atmosphere Mes Que has created.

Due to Erie County liquor laws, beer and wine is not available for matches on Sunday mornings. Alcohol is offered the other days of the week when they are open.

Mes Que publishes a full list of featured matches as well as kickoff times on their tumblr athttp://mesque.posthaven.com/

Mes Que is a destination for any soccer fan in the greater Buffalo area. They have cultivated a welcoming atmosphere for the blossoming local soccer community. With their ties to FC Buffalo and AO Buffalo, Mes Que is a great spot to start for anyone interested in learning more about supporters culture or joining one of these local groups. Mes Que is the only bar of its kind in the area, and should be a regular stop for fans in the region. Mes Que is a proud member of the Hertel business community and hopes to remain a fixture in the neighborhood for years to come.