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5 Best Furniture Stores in Buffalo (2026)

Ranked by real Google ratings and review volume · How we chose

Brad Smith
By Brad Smith, Home Services Expert · ✓ Updated · 8 min read

We compared 19 furniture stores in Buffalo on Google Maps · 5 listed · How we rank

A sofa or a dining set is a purchase you live with every day. For furniture stores in Buffalo, the showrooms on this page sit in Amherst and Cheektowaga, and they've collected more than 7,300 Google reviews between them, with ratings running from 4.6 to 4.8.

Short answer: Ashley Store in Amherst has the largest review base, 4.6 stars from more than 3,100 reviews. Bob's Discount Furniture and Mattress Store and Ethan Allen, a design-led showroom, share the top rating at 4.8. The Raymour & Flanigan location on this page is the Cheektowaga outlet and clearance center. No prices are published here, so compare written quotes.
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Amherst Showrooms and Cheektowaga Outlets Compared

# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 Ashley Store 4.6 ★ 3,105 Large one-stop showroom View ›
2 Raymour & Flanigan Furniture and Mattress Outlet & Clearance Center 4.7 ★ 1,574 Outlet and clearance shopping View ›
3 Lake Effect Furniture and Mattress 4.6 ★ 1,608 Sofas, recliners and careful delivery View ›
4 Bob's Discount Furniture and Mattress Store 4.8 ★ 778 Budget-minded buyers View ›
5 Ethan Allen 4.8 ★ 328 Interior design help and custom pieces View ›
5 Best Furniture Stores in Buffalo (2026)

Store profiles

Ashley Store logo
#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Ashley Store

4.63,105 Google reviews

Ashley Store is a showroom at 575 Alberta Dr in Amherst. Its site describes it as selling furniture, mattresses and home decor, and says customers can text the store at any time with questions about sales, service and delivery. Google tags it for sofas, bedroom, kitchen, office, outdoor and children's furniture, lighting and mattresses.

What people praise

  • Reviewers describe knowledgeable sales associates who didn't pressure them
  • One couple says the associate let them browse, then helped choose a couch and loveseat
  • A shopper furnishing a relative's home praises an associate's patience in finding pieces that were both attractive and practical
  • Open until 8 PM Monday to Thursday and 9 PM Friday and Saturday, per Google
Reputation scorecardrank in Buffalo
Rating4.6 / 5
Review volume3,105 · 97th
Confidencevery high
Recency8 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown84% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The largest review base on the page, so its record is well documented. Reviewers tend to credit individual associates, so it helps to ask who will be working with you.

Website+1716-831-9700 Directions

575 Alberta Dr, Amherst, NY 14226

Raymour & Flanigan Furniture and Mattress Outlet & Clearance Center logo
#2🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Raymour & Flanigan Furniture and Mattress Outlet & Clearance Center

4.71,574 Google reviews

Raymour & Flanigan Furniture and Mattress Outlet & Clearance Center is an outlet store at 1650 Walden Ave in Cheektowaga. Google lists it as a furniture store and a mattress store, and reviewers describe shopping there for sofas, sofa sets and mattresses, with delivery to the home.

What people praise

  • Reviewers describe friendly, pressure-free sales staff
  • One shopper says a salesperson pointed out a union discount they hadn't known about
  • A buyer who came in to look at a marketplace sofa says staff steered them to a better set
  • One reviewer praises the delivery team after a frustrating run with another furniture company
  • Another says there are price points for every budget and a transparent policy
Reputation scorecardrank in Buffalo
Rating4.7 / 5
Review volume1,574 · 87th
Confidencevery high
Recency2 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown85% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A sensible stop if you want a familiar brand at an outlet and clearance center, with strong feedback on both the sales floor and delivery.

Website+1716-893-3413 Directions

1650 Walden Ave, Cheektowaga, NY 14225

Lake Effect Furniture and Mattress logo
#3🕑 Open 7 days

Lake Effect Furniture and Mattress

4.61,608 Google reviews

Lake Effect Furniture and Mattress is a furniture showroom at 3637 Union Rd in Cheektowaga. Reviewers describe shopping there for loveseats, sofas, theater recliners, tables and lamps, and one mentions choosing the Flexsteel line. Google lists it as a furniture store.

What people praise

  • Reviewers call sales staff knowledgeable, patient and friendly
  • Delivery crews are praised as prompt, courteous and careful with setup, including connecting power
  • One shopper says a salesperson followed up by email with pictures and measurements
  • A buyer notes a large selection to choose from
Reputation scorecardrank in Buffalo
Rating4.6 / 5
Review volume1,608 · 92nd
Confidencevery high
Recency8 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown85% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: More than 1,600 reviews and consistent praise for the delivery crews make it a good match if setup matters to you as much as the purchase.

Website+1716-775-7077 Directions

3637 Union Rd, Cheektowaga, NY 14225

Bob's Discount Furniture and Mattress Store logo
#4🕑 Open 7 days

Bob's Discount Furniture and Mattress Store

4.8778 Google reviews

Bob's Discount Furniture and Mattress Store is a showroom at 3058 Sheridan Dr in Amherst. Google tags it for bedroom, office, outdoor and children's furniture and mattresses, and reviewers describe buying couches, a lift chair and furniture for close to a whole house.

What people praise

  • Reviewers say staff were helpful without pushing a sale
  • One buyer says staff focused on what fit their budget
  • Delivery crews showed one customer how all the features of a couch and lift chair worked
  • One shopper didn't have to wait for help in store

Worth knowing

  • One reviewer advises patience with financing, as the system can be slow
  • Another reviewer wishes old-furniture removal were free
Reputation scorecardrank in Buffalo
Rating4.8 / 5
Review volume778 · 82nd
Confidencevery high
Recency3 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown88% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Shares the page's top rating, 4.8, across more than 770 reviews. A strong match for shoppers who want helpful staff and a budget-first approach.

Website+1716-415-5401 Directions

3058 Sheridan Dr Suite 100, Amherst, NY 14226

Ethan Allen logo
#5🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Ethan Allen

4.8328 Google reviews

Ethan Allen is a design center at 3875 Sheridan Dr in Amherst. Its site promotes a free design service plus custom furniture, upholstery and window treatments, and Google also tags it as a furniture maker, interior designer and upholstery shop.

What people praise

  • Reviewers praise designers who listened and helped plan whole rooms
  • One reviewer singles out the sewing room that makes window treatments
  • Customers describe the furniture as high quality and long lasting
  • One family credits a designer with coordinating furnishings, window treatments and accents

Worth knowing

  • Google lists earlier closing times than the other showrooms on weekdays, with the doors closing at 5 PM
Reputation scorecardrank in Buffalo
Rating4.8 / 5
Review volume328 · 76th
Confidencehigh
Recency7 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown93% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Design-led rather than volume-led, with a 4.8 rating across more than 320 reviews. The place to go if you want help planning a room, not just buying a piece.

Website+1716-839-4484 Directions

3875 Sheridan Dr, Amherst, NY 14226

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What the scorecard measures

Rating is each store’s Google star average. Review volume is how many people have rated it, set against other local furniture sellers. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a 4.6 from thousands of people carries more certainty than a 4.9 from a few dozen. Recency reflects how recently reviews are still arriving.

What drives furniture prices in Buffalo?

Price depends on the brand, materials, whether a piece is stock or custom, delivery and any financing. No prices are published here, so ask for written quotes that include delivery and old-furniture removal.

Where to shop

Ashley Store, Bob’s and Ethan Allen are in Amherst, on Alberta Drive and Sheridan Drive, while the Raymour & Flanigan outlet and Lake Effect are in Cheektowaga, on Walden Avenue and Union Road. Searching for a furniture store near me? Each listing shows hours, a phone number and directions.

Before you order a sofa or a set

  • How long until delivery, and is there a charge?
  • Will you remove my old furniture, and at what cost?
  • What is the warranty on frames, fabric and finishes?
  • If I order custom, how long is the lead time and can I return it?
  • What financing terms are offered, and is there a fee?
  • Can I see fabric or finish samples before I commit?

Frequently asked questions

Which Buffalo-area furniture store offers free design help?

Ethan Allen’s site promotes a free design service, and its reviewers describe designers who helped plan rooms, curtains and furnishings. It is at 3875 Sheridan Dr in Amherst.

Is there an outlet or clearance option?

The Raymour & Flanigan on this page is the Furniture and Mattress Outlet & Clearance Center at 1650 Walden Ave in Cheektowaga. Call ahead about the piece you want, since outlet stock varies.

Do these stores deliver?

Reviewers at Lake Effect Furniture and Mattress, Bob’s Discount Furniture and Mattress Store and the Raymour & Flanigan outlet describe delivery crews, and Ashley’s site mentions delivery questions. Confirm fees and timing before you buy.

Which stores are in Amherst and which are in Cheektowaga?

Ashley Store, Bob’s Discount Furniture and Mattress Store and Ethan Allen are in Amherst. The Raymour & Flanigan outlet and Lake Effect Furniture and Mattress are in Cheektowaga.

Picking a store

Ashley Store is a sensible first call on proven volume, Bob’s is the pick for a budget-first approach, and Ethan Allen suits anyone who wants design help. Whichever you choose, get delivery and removal costs in writing.

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