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Mooney’s Sports Bar & Grill gives patrons a twist on neighborhood place By Jennifer Lysiak
THE LANCASTER SUN EDITOR
In every community there are always a few well-known restaurants, but what is it about them that makes them so alluring? For Mooney’s Sports Bar & Grill, 4628 Broadway, in Depew, this neighborhood joint has become a gathering place that offers great food at affordable prices, luring both nearby residents and the occasional traveler. A place known for its macaroni and cheese dish-
es, customers can try the original cheddar macaroni and cheese topped with Panko bread crumbs; bacon, cheeseburger mac and cheese; lobster mac and cheese; or fried bologna mac and cheese. There are a total of nine different styles to choose from. The original Mooney’s, located on Military Road in Kenmore, was where it all began for the restaurant and the claim to fame of macaroni and cheese grew. Mooney’s now has five locations in Depew, Lancaster, Tonawanda,
Kenmore, and Leroy. “The mac and cheese we started out with a small [selection] and we gradually added different mac and cheeses to the menu. People love them,” remarked co-owner of the Depew and Lancaster Mooney’s, John Dudziak. “We have a secret recipe and it’s all made to order with fresh ingredients.” That being said, patrons must understand these dishes will take time to prepare, but it certainly seems well worth the wait, as one Mooney’s patron
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John Dudziak, co-owner of the Depew and Lancaster Mooney’s Sports Bar & Grill, and Depew Mooney’s Manager, Kelly Maedl cheers to another hard, but fun day at work.
raved about his dish the next table over. Dudziak added customers can order a side or whole mac and cheese dish, however, a side maybe just enough to fill anyone up. “Our sides are enormous,” he said. “If you get a side you’re taking it
home. You can’t eat it all. It’s crazy.” Mooney’s is much more than a pub as it is a place with a cozy, welcoming environment for all ages. “It’s a sports bar with a twist,” said Dudziak, offering not only the traditional pub food such as wings, chicken fingers, deep fried
foods, but wraps, tacos, soups, salads, subs, burgers such as an A1 Burger, a stuffed pepper burger, and a PB&J bacon burger. The menu also offers children selections of their own.
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