Western New York bar ready to cheer on Chiefs against Bills for playoffs game

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (WDAF) – Buffalo is home to the only Kansas City Chiefs bar in western New York. The idea was conceived before the Bills and Chiefs rivalry took off, and the owner has been a fan of the team since he was 6 years old.

“We are a group of exceptionally passionate, knowledgeable, dedicated fans that take it very seriously,” Vinnie Garofalo, the owner of Casey’s Black Rock, said.

The idea to open the bar was inspired by Big Charlie’s Saloon in Philly.

“Initially, it wasn’t a problem here in Buffalo. Everyone thought it was funny. There weren’t many of us. Then, fast forward to the next season, we inevitably face each other in the AFC Championship game,” he said.

Come Sunday’s game, the bar will be open and rooting for a Chiefs win 990 miles away in western New York.

“Open for business, business as usual come one come all,” he said.

Garofalo said their direct messages had been flooded with Chiefs fans going to New York for the game, so we can assure the Chiefs Kingdom will be well represented.