(photo: Joe Carlson / KRWC)
Demolition work in Buffalo this week marks the start of the development of a new restaurant and coffee location in the city.
Preparations are underway for redevelopment of an area adjacent to north Highway 25 and 14th Street Northeast in Buffalo which will be the home of a new Chipotle Mexican Grill and Starbucks Coffee location.
Buffalo Mayor Teri Lachermeier says plans for the development had been in the works for over a year, but began to move quickly in recent days.
The mayor says despite a number of premium coffee locations in the city, the new Starbucks came as part of a package deal with Chipotle.
Once the lot is completely cleared, construction on the new food and beverage retail location is expected to begin, with operations expected to begin later in 2024.
