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The waver system is absolutely unhinged. They don't rent chalk bags which is kinda weird. Clean gym with nice route setting though!

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Great gym. Pricey but worth it if you go regularly

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★ 5

Gym is fantastic. Justin is managing it very well! Not only is it modern with awesome rock climbing but the weightlifting gym has everything a lifter needs (new , non rusted bars, rogue plates AND multiple power rack stations) 10/10

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★ 5

I first came to the gym with a friend and was soon attracted to the ambience of friendly faces especially Steve(n) (Mike jk). I’ve been coming here for a couple months and I honestly love the classes you can take to get started and get comfortable. Adult team is a nice way to find friends and get input to get better (shoutout Dan(iel), Reese, and Steven). Yoga with Nozomi is up there for me, love her classes. Her ashtanga practice is grounding and authentic.

I’m not sure why people think staff there is supposed to baby you based on these reviews. It’s a gym not a training school. They are supposed to show you the ropes (no pun intended) and you figure your way out (through classes, showing up, teams). And they are humans, geez some of these comments connote their one experience with the gym as a near death experience; maybe that person was going through something. Maybe I just like some people that I’ve met there but almost all of them are pretty professional and friendly.

For parents, please teach your kids to say thank you to staff.

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★ 5

We had an amazing experience at Central Rock Gym thanks a lot to Sarah! She is super nice, professional, and incredibly kind. She noticed I was interested in trying a different level with the rope and reached out to me in the most thoughtful way, asking if I wanted to give it a try. Her empathy and encouragement made me feel comfortable and motivated. Sarah is truly a diamond of the company — her warmth and professionalism make the gym experience outstanding. Highly recommend learning from her! 💯 stars for her !

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★ 5

Honestly, I have mixed reviews about this gym. Although I do love it, I wish there was more bouldering routes, but since the gym is a combination of belaying and bouldering, that’s not really optimal.

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★ 1

Can't get gift cards ,just stupid at times when competition for business is so hard. I guess I'll spend my money elsewhere.

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★ 5

As a beginner climber, I LOVE Central Rock Buffalo and here’s why!

- CLIMBING PROGRESSION CLASSES: very well taught, organized into concise modules, and they make climbing EXPONENTIALLY more fun and gratifying!! FREE with membership. Cannot recommend them enough - they are why I have maintained a regular schedule of coming to the gym.

- CLIMBING ROUTES: a good variety for different “styles” and skill levels of climbing.** They have a lot of space to work with, and they use every inch.

- FITNESS CLASSES: I love the circuit training and yoga classes. The circuit training classes in particular have noticeably improved BOTH my rock climbing and general quality of life. I can literally feel my brain focusing better, and have noticed the difference in ability and recovery after doing strenuous field work. The instructors are great and there is a group of regular attendees who are all super nice. Classes involves weights (choose the ones that meet your needs) and you are encouraged to move at your own pace while focusing on good form. A surprisingly chill and supportive atmosphere for sweating your butt off!

**SPECIAL SHOUT-OUT to whoever arranged the V1 yellow overhang that’s there right now!! It has really helped me build up my strength, endurance — and overcome my fear of being in that super lean out position. Please keep setting easier routes in those severe lean-out areas!

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I posted this review awhile ago and for some reason it was removed. I had just taken the belay course and was here with a friend. I was just practicing the belaying motion (not with anyone hooked up to it) when a woman who self identified herself as an employee told me I wasn’t allowed to be doing that. I wasn’t planning on taking the test that day. In what world am I not allowed to practice?? She was tall and had glasses. She also had her newborn baby on a mat on the floor right below where she was climbing, so I’m not sure why she felt she had the right to talk to me about something she deemed a “safety concern” (which wasn’t at all). Left a bad taste in my mouth. Won’t be back.

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★ 5

I love this place and am so happy to finally have a climbing gym in my hometown - what a blessing. The route setting is creative and unique, which I always appreciate. I've never had any issues canceling my membership and they were very accommodating with my membership requests. If you are on the fence, try it, climbing will change your life.

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★ 5

I don’t usually put reviews, but this place was so good. It made me wanna leave a review the staff Helpful And friendly and I really enjoyed my time here

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Decent gym, but didn't cancel my membership when I asked them too. Horrible customer service and rude staff- I can't say I'm surprised that this happened because it also happened to a friend.

Additionally, it is horribly overcrowded during peak hours and members are allowed to hang out on the mats under boulder problems. People are also allowed to leave their water bottles and other items on the mats in fall zones. Children are constantly running around under people bouldering. The gym staff does not enforce basic etiquette to keep their members safe. I'm sure folks have been hurt here at the bouldering wall, and more will be. I've seen worse accidents at gym that are much more strict.

Dangerous and unsafe for children!

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★ 5

Took my 5 year old daughter and she had a wonderful time here! Super friendly staff, they show you what to do and are available for help when needed.

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Clean, well maintained gym with full fitness facility and yoga/fitness/climbing classes included in membership. Great climbing teaching including top rope belay, lead belay, and bouldering progressions classes/adult team. Great youth programs, winter/spring/summer break camps, and parties. All staff working with youth is safesport trained, and that means a lot to me. I want to highlight Sarah, Lauren, Jen, Doug, Justin, and Jared for always being friendly and helpful, and for my multiple positive experiences with them as coaches, youth program facilitators, and behind the desk.

What I love is that CRG is a safe, positive environment for all climbers regardless of age or ability...that is what true inclusivity is about and I am so thankful to have found a gym I love to be at. I recommend CRG to every adventurous friend I have and have made lots of friends through my time here as a member. They have my business for as long as I live in Buffalo!

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I just wanted to take a moment to commend you on the exceptional team you've built. While we all face personal challenges, the rock gym provides a much-needed escape, and a big part of that is due to your staff. The facilities are fantastic—clean, well-maintained, and welcoming—but it's the team that truly sets the gym apart.

Every member of your staff is friendly, professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely helpful. It’s that "Disney" level of service that makes the experience special. What stands out even more is that your team clearly enjoys being there, values each other’s company, and takes pride in helping others. This creates a warm, inclusive atmosphere that sets the tone for everyone who enters.

It’s not just me noticing this—over the past couple of weeks, I've brought a few new climbers to the gym, and they’ve echoed the same feedback. They were so impressed that they immediately decided to join and one signed up their entire family..

You’ve built something truly exceptional.

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★ 5

Great facility, more than just bouldering, great staff members, especially my guy Steve.

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★ 4

Great rock climbing gym.

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★ 5

Incredible staff who are always kind and helpful and continue to promote safety. Lots of different opportunities for beginners and those advanced in climbing with a reasonable amount of time between changing routes. A little pricy for membership but if you go regularly it's worth it.

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★ 5

Very nice space. Challenging and fun projects. Well maintained.

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Great rock climbing, yoga and gym! Would highly recommend

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★ 5

I love CRG but when I got injured they would not share with me the surveillance video of the incident. When I asked for a corporate email to take it up with them, they did not respond to my email.

Update: they will allow me to view it but not have it. Giving five stars now because the gym really is great and this was a unique incident that hopefully won’t be relevant to you.

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For the love of God, figure out a way to consolidate your waivers. Forty-five minutes and TWELVE EMAILS later - back and forth authenticating - and my kids can go on their field trip. I’ve filled out waivers for everything from trampoline parks to skydiving, and none as ridiculous as this.

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★ 5

No this is not from a powered donut...my Friday morning climbing will my family! Amazing way to start your day.

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★ 5

First time, really love the look and vibe, friendly people.

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Really cool climbing gym, with really cool workers.

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★ 5

Best climbing in the area and a great place to work out!

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★ 5

CRG Buffalo is an incredible gym and community. I can't say enough good things about it! The facility is top-notch, the routes are fun, and the people are wonderful. As a regular, I absolutely love coming here.

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★ 5

This climbing gym is amazing. I’ve been to around a dozen gyms around the country and this is probably the best one. It’s a great mix of family friendly, but also has great lead & top rope climbing walls for beginner through advanced.

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★ 5

Great route setting & excellent support staff!
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★ 5

My daughter took me here and we had the best time! Very encouraging environment for new climbers, the ladies at the front desk were very helpful and kind.

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★ 5

This gym is awesome! The walls are expansive with great variety and engaging setting. The training offerings are excellent, the weight room has every piece of equipment I can think of and the trainers/employees are all knowledgeable and kind. I’ve been attending the adult team training sessions and Douglas is really facilitating growth in my climbing!

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★ 5

Best gym around! Amazing community, incredible staff and endless amenities.

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Love this gym! Great climbs, great community. They change sets pretty regularly which is nice and the setters can get pretty creative. The lead climbs are fun and challenging!

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* The manager has reached out to me almost immediately after posting this review and took responsibility. Really stand-up guy.

From the ever increasing price to the ever reducing services (free chaulk and guest passes), it is harder and harder every year to justify a membership. I have asked about Events on their website, to which I was told, "we dont do that anymore." That's fine, then update your website. This bugs me because I showed up for "board game night". There was no one there. This is because the only promotion for this event was a corner of a piece of paper in a bathroom stall. Of course, no one is there!

While the route setting is not bad, the lower grades leave much desired in creativity. Its very discouraging for climbers at lower level grades that every climb available is just jugs in a straight line up. I've had much better experience in other gyms who have way less to work with.

It's very clear that crg buffalo thrives on a lack of competition in the area

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★ 5

This is a great climbing gym with a multitude of amenities and very friendly staff and community.

My only comment would be to prepare yourself for head scratching difficulty ratings on some of the bouldering routes. They are all fun and well done, but the difficulty DOES NOT match the rating given. There were V2’s that consisted of all Dino holds, and V3’s that required advanced heel/toe hooks and doing a full send or jump. I would definitely NOT recommend a pure beginner to come here alone without a friend that climbs, or getting an instructor. If you have climbed before, then this is a great spot to visit.

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★ 5

Clean, staff was friendly, bouldering was excellent. If you like rock climbing, you can't go wrong here. Bigger and better than the Rochester location if you're familiar with that gym.

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The kids programs are great - they have a ton of fun

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What a great experience for the kids. They won't stop talking about it. We tried the day pass to see if they would like it. Fairly priced for what you get out of it. The staff were so helpful and nice. Great with the kids. Started off slow and next thing I knew they were all the way up the walls. We might have to look into the family membership. Can't thank Dylan enough for taking time to show them and help.

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Great gym, interesting and creative boulders

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On Sunday, 4/7/2024, I watched my son, his gf, & my 5 year old grandsons climbing @ CRG. It was amazing! The coaches are outstanding and very patient. I highly recommend Central Rock Gym to all ages.

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I enjoyed my time. I wish I was better but it's not their fault. I'm getting too old to play around like I did 30 years ago but nothing can stop an idiot and their time

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Pros:

The staff here are excellent. I've been going there almost as long as the gym has been open. Every time I've had an issue, Justin has always seen that it's been taken care of. Just a small example, a couple of the lights were out on the Tension Board I mentioned it to the staff and the next day it was fixed.

The gym has good equipment that allow you to work targeted muscle groups and become a stronger climber.

They have a lot of rope climbs which is new to the area. It's really nice to see new climbers working routes.

Getting a membership lets you go to all of the gyms in the Chain. I highly recommend checking out Rochester's CRG. The climbing style is much different, so you can find climbing style diversity by checking out the others in the chain.

Cons:

The setting is really inconsistent. There have been several climbs that were graded higher than they actually are, and some that are graded lower than they actually are. Having been to several gyms across the east coast it's disheartening going from climbing CRG Buffalo's v7s to barley being able to climb v5s at the others. The gym is still very young so I definitely think that it will improve. Especially when they start adding new talent and new climbing styles.

Young children are often left unsupervised by their parents especially on the weekends. Bring a friend so you can have someone spot kids and keep them away from the wall while your climbing. No one wants to blow off a boulder and land on a 4 year old.

Conclusion:

Want something to do, go climbing! The cons are really very small issues. It's an excellent gym and the staff are always super friendly. Especially Thomas, the guy is one of the nicest people I've met.

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We came for the Regional championships and the event was well run, staff was friendly, plenty of parking…great host gym!

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Awesome place great people everyone there is super nice and friendly and helpful they update the walls at a good time too so the climbs aren't all the same for way to long but aren't constantly changing.

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Visited the gym and had a great experience. Staff were friendly and helpful, good variety of walls and holds. Definitely recommend and will come back when we're in the area again.

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★ 5

Excellent rock climbing gym with a lot of variety, a very friendly staff, and a great group of like-minded outdoor enthusiasts. Never had a bad experience there! It’s always a good time.

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★ 5

Really lovely place to climb! Super friendly front desk and gym staff, and lots (if not all) are fellow climbers, so they know their stuff. I love their ladies' nights on Wednesdays, they're a great way to meet other climbers and get belay buddies! 8 auto belay stations as well if you're going solo for the day. Lots of diversity in route setting.

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★ 5

Lots of fun and friendly workers!

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highly recommend, great experience and staff

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Central Rock Gym in Buffalo, NY, offers a comprehensive indoor rock climbing experience. Located at 55 Chicago St, Buffalo, NY 14204, it caters to the westernmost part of upstate New York. This facility spans over 22,000 square feet and features an array of climbing terrains suitable for various disciplines. Notably, it boasts impressive top rope and lead routes at over 100 stations, along with 100 boulder problems. The lead wall is an impressive 45 feet tall, offering a challenging and exciting experience for climbers​​​​​​.

The gym's operating hours vary, opening as early as 6 am on certain weekdays and closing at 10 pm, while weekend hours are from 9 am to 7 pm. However, it's closed on specific holidays like Easter, July 4th, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day​​​​.

Central Rock Gym is well-equipped for climbers of all skill levels and ages. It offers day passes for those looking to climb for a day, regardless of their experience level. For beginners or those who prefer assistance, the gym provides a staff belay service, where trained staff handle the belaying duties, allowing climbers to focus solely on their climbing experience​​​​.

Moreover, the gym offers a variety of classes and programs. This includes an Intro Belay Class for those aged 13 and above, teaching the basics of belaying, a method of securing a climber on a rope, and the use of knots and devices for top rope climbing. For young climbers, programs are available for ages ranging from 3.5 to 18 years. Additionally, for adult climbers, there's a specific team that meets every Sunday from 8-10 am, offering training and tips for climbers of all levels​​​​​​​​.

Lastly, Central Rock Gym also features amenities such as yoga and fitness facilities.

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Excellent indoor climbing experience. Absolutely love the fitness and yoga class. Good vibes among fellow climbers and the staff.

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★ 5

Not only was the rock wall cooler then and bigger than my gym’a back home…but the staff went way beyond to help me out. I was killing time before a flight back home to Colorado from Buffalo so I stopped at crg. I climbed, worked out, and the Edm music was completely on point. I had a locker for my big backpacks as I was traveling, and a shower to rinse off after days of camping. They even let me charge my phone at the front desk. None of this compares however to the generosity of Jared, who agreed to ship me my necklaces which I left in the showers. The necklaces are very sentimental to me, and I was so happy when Jared said he would do this on his own time. Google the definition of above and beyond, and you will find a picture of Jared. Thanks to everyone at central rock gym for taking great care of me and giving me shelter.

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Awesome Gym! Nice bouldering problems, lovely interior, very nice staff and free drinking water fountain.

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★ 5

Everyone is so kind and helpful, I was looking for a nice gym to exercise and this was the closest. I have since started to learn how to boulder and it’s amazing. Great variety of challenge. Staff is exceptional! Cannot recommend enough!

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★ 5

Such a welcoming, cool group of people that run and work and climb the gym!

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Great place, but I am a member

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Doug is the man!!! Thank you for refreshing us. Great facility and membership group!

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I love going here! The environment is so friendly! They offer so much!
Yoga, climbing, fitness room!
So glad I became a member!

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★ 5

A great place to go climbing, open basically all hours of the day which is super beneficial. The membership is super easy to freeze/unfreeze etc. Nice and clean.

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Very friendly staff.
Clean.
Large variety of wall types and difficulties.

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Very friendly and helpful staff. Great options for climbing and bouldering.

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★ 5

Paige was a wonderful coach for my girlfriend and I. She let us try multiple walls with different levels of skill. It was a blast, give her a raise, consider making her the CEO. K, thanks. :)

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★ 5

Love this place! People are super nice, offering help, advice, encouragement. My daughter takes a class for kids every week. It's a great way to get exercise without feeling like you're exercising. They're always updating the walls, so it doesn't get boring if you go there often.

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Clean, great facilities and equipment, helpful staff, super fun!

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Great route setting, friendly staff, and a solid class schedule.

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★ 5

Hands down one of the best things to do in Buffalo. Challenging climbs and great fitness instructors. I joined the Adult Climbing Team which meets on Sunday mornings a little over a year ago and since then I have dramatically improved my climbing skill.
The instructors are fantastic and the team are all great people. Thank you Michael and Cory for all the great lessons!

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I can't say enough good things about this gym! The staff are friendly and helpful, the facility is beautiful and well maintained, and the climbs are really fun and challenging. I especially love the Adult Climbing Team on Sunday mornings- Michael and Cory are fantastic coaches and the group is full of wonderful people of all climbing abilities.
The fitness classes are also fantastic (and included!)- shout out to Doug's circuit strength and conditioning for being a great workout and really fun.
This is definitely one of my favorite places in Buffalo and I can't recommend it highly enough

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★ 5

I LOVE this place! Everyone from the staff the the other climbers are extremely friendly! There’s never a bad time when climbing here, And on top of that the additional classes and offering are top notch! The adult team on Sunday mornings is a riot and a great place to learn and meet new friends! Highly recommend this gym to everyone who wants to get out and have a great time!

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This review is mostly only because of today's experience. Normally when I go with my 8 year old nephew and we are able to enjoy the 6 auto belay's that they have going on. Today was not the case. Today there were only 4 and they were not kid friendly to the point where he was not able to enjoy climbing and wanted to leave 20 min after being there. I love this place and I wanna be able to keep bringing him but I don't want to waste my money if the company is not gonna look out for the little ones.

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★ 5

So much fun coming here! Went with a group of friends yesterday. The people working there are really sweet and patient. Will definitely come again!

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★ 5

시설도 깨끗하고 다들 친절해요~ good

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Great climbing gym, has great equipment and such. Vibes on the bouldering wall can be a little rancid sometimes but vibes in the yoga room are angelic

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★ 5

Decent size for the size of town, setting isn't bad, I've had better I've had worse. Varied movement with both big and small holds for each grade (tried a variety through about v8, gym is set to v11). Pretty decent to get some climbing in on a business trip.

They have a newer set Moonboard and a 30deg fixed tension board with lights.

The autobelays are nice, there was a 5.11 set on one and a 5.12 set on another, and I could stretch the autobelay to another 11. Pretty nice for running laps if you don't have a partner.

Had some issues with getting a belay test a bit later in the night so if you are looking to get on some ropes I would prioritize that. The manager, Justin, was incredibly understanding about issues and helped resolve it. Decently get the small, community gym vibes rather than the globo-corporate (and that's a good thing).

Didn't get on many rope climbs but it looked like there was some decent variety with both a lot of top ropes and leadable routes. Excited to get on these next time.

Overall felt pretty welcome by both the staff and the regular patrons. Will definitely return next time I am in Buffalo.

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★ 5

Great time with my sons today! Welcoming environment, friendly staff. Antonio was great with the kids. We'll be back!

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great facility, there's a lot of value in their family membership! very helpful staff, and the walls get completely reset every 6 weeks - there's always new stuff to try.
UPDATE: back for the 1st time since pre-COVID, so glad to be back and it's better than ever!

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$90 a month and they don’t clean their Gym or mats. The people that work here are children (or atleast maintain it as if they are)

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★ 5

Really cool facility! Bouldering area is very well organized with plenty of seating with a good variety of walls. Route-setting is on point, pretty accurate with the grading and every boulder felt different which was really cool. The movement patterns of each boulder were unique and you can tell their routesetters know what they’re doing. Staff were really friendly too!

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Place is pretty lame for a Family Activity. It's more for professional or serious advanced climber.

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Best place on earth! You won’t find a community quite like the one that’s grown at Central Rock Buffalo. I might be biased, but this is hands down the best Central Rock Gym of them all. Top Tier. The people are the reason why I stay, and the facility is top notch. Swing by!

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★ 5

Awesome gym full of awesome people!

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Great climbing gym! Theres a ton of climbs and they keep updating them so there is usually something relatively new in the gym. Friendly staff too!

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Super fun. New routes are added consistently and the staff is super awesome

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Love this place and its community!

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This place is the greatest! The climbs are always changing and they put on fun events all of the time. The staff are very accommodating and always willing to help out. I'd recommend this gym to both new and experienced climbers!

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★ 5

Great community, staff is knowledgeable and kind... Fun way to get strong and connect with healthy, fitness-minded folks. Easy to learn so all skill levels and body types are welcome.

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The facility is very nice but the staff here was very subpar. Some were good, and some were awful. If you want to be treated well try going to any other gym, chances are it'll be a better experience than here. However, if you're into be treated condescendingly this is the perfect place to go.

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★ 5

excellent place. hard bouldering, great rope climbing, friendly staff. place is a little dirty, but maybe it’s just because we went late in the afternoon and there’s high traffic

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★ 5

Great experience. We did a Staff Belay and the staff was super nice. They were great with kids and had a little kids friendly section.

I would recommend going in pairs and belay for each other.

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First gym I've ever joined (and I'm over 30). It's never crazy busy and there's plenty of bouldering, top rope routes, lead, and 4 auto-belays (each with 2 routes). Staff is very friendly, polite, and helpful. They also have a small retail section up front with various shoes, chalk bags, chalk, brushes, and tape. Community here is also very fiendly. Gym is clean and tidy, with plenty of places to put your stuff (they have lockers but you don't really need them, this place is about as safe as it gets).

Really happy to have this in Buffalo and I highly recommend it to anyone who is thinking about going. If you're thinking about joining, do it, it's worth it.

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Lacey, a blond haired girl was very unprofessional and dismissive when we were trying to watch a friend climb.. I’m very confused as to why she would talk down to me as I have been a customer to the gym and in the customer service business for many years I came over from the distillery company (because I had 1 cocktail and a bite) and Lacey asked where I came from I had told her where I was and she very suddenly dismissed me from her business and told me I could not and she would not let me in her store front.. let me just remind you that I was not climbing and I was just trying to be a spectator of one of my friends who was climbing and she was extremely rude and would not let me in the building I would seek other front desk options ASAP

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Went using a friend's buddy pass, and had a great time. The staff is super helpful and it really felt like a judgement-free zone. Would definitely recommend.

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I have been to rock climbing gyms in a few different countries. While the concept of courage, clamp & climb is common to all of them it's the facility details and community that separates them.

Central Rock Gym is located just off from downtown Buffalo and boasts one of the cleanest and accessible facilities in WNY. Not a dingy & remote location like some gyms in have seen in the past.

A great aspect of the gym is the amount of amenities that are there as well. CRG adds tremendous value by having a crossfit AND a yoga area all under the same roof.

Finally the community is top notch. My guide Justin knew many of the regulars by name and gave me and amazing tour of the facility. The staff as a whole was top notch and there is a very active FB group and offline groups available for people at every skill level.

So stop in!! The quarantine is OVER
When you go make sure you tell them St. James sent you 🤙🏾

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★ 5

This was our first time and man, it was great! From beginners to experts. Cool vibes, friendly community of ppl that encourage you

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Welcoming staff, fantastic facilities. Great time!

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The place is great! I went there for the rock climbing specifically and I definitely wasn't disappointed. The gym pretty much has all the regular old workout equipments so if you're looking to workout then this gym got you. The gym also offers things like yoga, and classes on how to probably operate the climbing equipments. I went there and got a day pass to tryout the rock climbing and the process was pretty smooth. The prices are relatively fair and the service (# of workers) is small but great when the attention is pointed toward you. I really recommend this place because there isn't a lot of unique opportunities such as this in buffalo. My friends and I enjoyed our visit, so I'm pretty sure you will as well.

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Absolutely awesome, great staff and facility.

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★ 5

Place is amazing loved it friendly environment

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★ 5

Great place to climb. Consistent route setting, very organized, and extremely clean.

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★ 5

Amazing 1st experience.. Staff was pleasant and helpful.. Definitely going back

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★ 5

The staff the facility the grit was all phenomenal. I will be back. This place was worth the money.

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★ 5

I had a lot if fun, there are alot of challenging climbs! You can start with an easier beginner level and work yourself up to the more challenging levels.

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★ 5

Awesome! Clean building and extremely friendly staff

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★ 5

Awesome. So many routes the only reason I leave is bc my hands are so shot I can't tie my shoes!

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★ 5

Great place to climb! Clean, safe, and so much fun!

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★ 5

Always a good time rock climbing. CRG has tons of routes and tons of classes to learn all about climbing.

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★ 5

For starters, I 100% recommend this place for anyone who's looking to have a fun time with a pretty descent workout. Also the more people you bring with you, the better the time you're going to have. The instructors were extremely helpful and even just randomly came up to us to give us some climbing tips which we found to be pretty helpful. With everything you get such as a fitness room, numerous climbing courses, fitness room, and yoga classes (for a small fee). The price of admission in my opinion is completely worth it. If your like physical activities especially with friends, this will be the place for you.

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★ 4

Fun atmosphere with changing challenges every week. A lot of good friendly people here. I mean everyone. Climbers and staff.

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★ 5

Routes here are amazing, staff Is extremely kind and helpful. Also has yoga classes and a fitness room. Excellent experience all around

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★ 5

Awesome staff, great climbing, bouldering, and classes. Both Buffalo and Rochester locations the staff are amazing, the sets are great, and they always changing. Clean up and covid precautions are also on point.

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Great gym

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★ 5

The staff is very friendly and helpful. Staff and members abide by the rules of social distancing very well

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★ 5

Always clean welcoming peaceful atmosphere. Many walls grips Yoga and workout room. Excellent staff and management. Parties for special occasions and professional team building too. CRG is a community Blessing in Buffalo.

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★ 5

This gym is great. I wish I didnt feel so "surveilled" the last time I went though. One employee there seemed to be overly vigilant and extremely passive aggressive about delaying my friends who were new to climbing.
This gym is overall an awesome place and I love coming here.

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★ 5

Awesome gym, many options for beginners (like myself) and experienced climbers. Every time I go, which is every other day, there is a few new bouldering problems which keeps things fresh and new.

They also offer rope climbing, and sell rock climbing products. The workout gym is nice and clean, and I cannot comment on the yoga room because I have not been inside yet.

Best of all - everyone is nice! From staff to other climbers, everyone is friendly and welcoming, it’s very easy to talk and meet new people. 5/5 would recommend anyone to go here if they are the slight bit curious. I went once, loved it so much I joined two days later. I have never joined a gym before but I feel like this is the gym experience many want - easy going, opportunities for growth, and an awesome community.

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★ 5

Excellent gym

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★ 5

We had a wonderful experience in this beautiful new facility. Thomas and the front desk team oriented us to the facility's rules. Chelsea helped me and my daughter understand the layout and the belay guidelines. Can't say enough good things about this place or the people who work here. Will definitely be back, often!

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★ 5

It's lit. We climbed and stuff.

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Manager came through and made sure the customer came first, Rock solid business man.

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★ 5

Great facility and awesome staff.

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★ 5

Staff is super friendly and helpful, which is great for new climbers like myself! Lots of wall space and the setters have a steady rotation so there’s always new routes to try. Weight room is excellent too, all Rogue equipment which is tough to find in any standard gym. So glad these guys came to Buffalo!

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