Tasty southeast Asian salads, homestyle favorites, and an all-you-can eat Italian feast. If you're in the mood for some good tasting food that won't break the bank, these buffets are not to be missed.
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00:00Tasty Southeast Asian salads, homestyle favorites, and an all-you-can-eat Italian feast.
00:06If you're in the mood for some good-tasting food that won't break the bank, these buffets
00:11are not to be missed.
00:13You know a place is going to be good when it's been featured on diners, drive-ins, and
00:17dives.
00:18Guy Fieri didn't hit up the buffet at Chickpea's Mediterranean Cafe in Las Vegas, but you can
00:23for $20, a steal compared to what many casino buffets in the area charge.
00:28Shop in for lunch and feast on helpings of braised lamb shank, salmon, prawns, and buttered
00:33chicken.
00:34Chickpea's offers over 30 Mediterranean and Indo-European buffet foods on its all-you-can-eat
00:39spread.
00:40Accompanying the meat dishes are soup and a few different types of rice.
00:44Cold dishes include falafel, baba ghanoush, hummus, and several salads.
00:49Chickpea's hot foods are prepared in traditional charbroil ovens and tandoori clay ovens, giving
00:55it an authentic, full-flavored taste.
00:59The buffet in the Gastauf Amish Village of Montgomery, Indiana, is a standout choice
01:03for an affordable all-you-can-eat meal in a rural setting.
01:06Here, homestyle classics like fried chicken, battered fish, chicken and dumplings, mashed
01:11potatoes, and scrumptious desserts are all made from scratch.
01:15"'Everything here is home-cooked."
01:17Gastauf Amish Village opened in 1988 on 92 acres of farmland that now boasts a hotel,
01:23shops, a bakery, and the buffet.
01:25Lunch and dinner prices vary depending on the day, but a little over 20 bucks on a Saturday
01:29night isn't a bad deal.
01:31Gastauf's staples like roast beef au jus, deli salads, soups, and fresh bread with apple
01:36butter spread are all prepared in the traditional Amish style.
01:40That said, customer reviews have all noted how satisfying the food is.
01:44In big city Dallas, Calachangi's Restaurant and Palace is a true hidden gem.
01:49The hidden part is due to Calachangi's location.
01:52It's inside the Raja Calachangi Hare Krishna Temple in East Dallas.
01:57The tucked-away locale lends itself to a picturesque dining atmosphere, courtesy of the temple's
02:02lush courtyard, where diners can eat on nice days.
02:05The aromatic nature of the mostly South Indian cuisine brings bold flavors to the table in
02:10a truly memorable way.
02:12Carnivores will hardly long for meat while enjoying Calachangi's all-you-can-eat spread,
02:16where chickpea curry, house-baked bread, and various kinds of greens and rice reign supreme.
02:21The lunch buffet is $14.95 per person, and dinner is $18.95 per person.
02:27There are plenty of vegan options to choose from as well.
02:30The food at Calachangi is prepared with care and fairly priced, so it's no wonder the eatery
02:35has earned a faithful following.
02:37In an era where the future of the buffet chain seems unsteady, Alltime's Country Buffet and
02:43Barbecue is a multiple-location option you can count on.
02:46The chain has 12 locations throughout Georgia and other parts of the Southeast, and specializes
02:50in Southern comfort food like mashed potatoes with gravy, cornbread, and barbecue.
02:55The best part?
03:01This all-you-can-eat selection of homemade dishes is tasty and cheap.
03:05The price per person is $16 or less, depending on the day of the week.
03:09Certain locations also boast seafood nights on weekends, and hot wing specials on weekdays.
03:15That said, online customer reviews regularly praise Alltime's food and affordability.
03:21If the thought of Cinzetti's all-you-can-eat Italian feast conjures up underwhelming memories
03:25of Cici's Pizza, try not to compare the two.
03:28A dinner at Cinzetti's, which has a location in Colorado and one in Kansas, costs about
03:33$23 per adult.
03:34Yes, it's pricier than a night at Cici's, but considering you'll be munching on fresh-made
03:39pasta, rotisserie meats, and made-to-order dessert crepes, the cost is reasonable.
03:44Customers appreciate the variety of Cinzetti's buffet choices and its well-rounded dessert
03:49section.
03:50The buffet has 14 exhibition stations where guests can see cooks stretching pizza dough
03:55and preparing pasta dishes.
03:57For around $21 per adult, Cinzetti's also has a weekend brunch buffet, which offers
04:02bacon and crepes alongside lunchtime eats, like bruschetta.
04:05Yeah, I'd like the bruschetta.
04:08The bruschetta, you got it.
04:09Online reviews mention that Cinzetti's could benefit from adding some new buffet items,
04:14but for the quality and quantity, the price is right.
04:17For a low-cost New York City buffet that won't disappoint, La Cruana Restaurant in Staten
04:23Island is a top choice.
04:25La Cruana is located in an area of the borough known as Little Sri Lanka, and the weekend
04:30all-you-can-eat buffet features authentic Sri Lankan cuisine.
04:34At $20.99 per person, it's also very affordable, so be prepared for a line out the door.
04:40The buffet is an ornate setup and features a towering display of crispy papadum, various
04:45curry and chicken dishes, and an assortment of veggie-based options.
04:49Many items in the buffet also incorporate spices that are indigenous to Sri Lanka.
04:53This is one buffet you won't want to miss.
04:57Looking for a cheap buffet with a million-dollar view?
05:00Housed in the ISKCON Hare Krishna Temple in Honolulu, Hawaii, Govinda's Restaurant is
05:05a vegetarian buffet that's easy on the wallet.
05:08Weather permitting, you can also enjoy Govinda's Indian and Southeast Asian cuisine beneath
05:13one of the oldest banyan trees on the island.
05:16It's a special sight not many U.S. residents get to see.
05:19Govinda's offers a cheap buffet, but it's not all you can eat.
05:23Meals are $11.20 per pound and $0.70 per ounce.
05:27There is a different buffet spread Monday through Friday, though.
05:30Vegan Monday is a running tradition.
05:32On any given day, customers can anticipate one or more curry options, including Thai-style
05:36coconut curry and unique mashups like cabbage-potato pea curry.
05:41A fresh salad bar is served daily, as are a selection of steamed vegetables, rice, and
05:46lentils.
05:47Reviewers applaud Govinda's for its fresh food and friendly service.
05:51Proudly serving La Crosse, Wisconsin since 2001, North Country Steak Buffet is a safe
05:57bet for anyone looking for a typical American buffet.
06:00Sirloin steaks and a build-your-own sirloin burger station are a couple of North Country's
06:04main lures, and the price is far lower than what most buffets in the U.S. charge.
06:10Here, an adult lunch is $13.75, while an adult dinner is $15.75.
06:16North Country Steak Buffet also has a taco bar, chicken, pork chops, and plenty of fried
06:20foods.
06:21The approach may be basic, but customers like it.
06:23Online reviews consistently mention that the food tastes fresh and the service is attentive.
06:28Midwesterners looking for a family-friendly buffet that's affordable should check North
06:32Country out.
06:34Since 1993, Tomato Cafe has been Albuquerque's go-to gourmet Italian food bar.
06:40The locally-owned, family-friendly restaurant features a quality buffet full of healthy
06:43eats and comforting carbs in an all-you-can-eat setting.
06:47An adult lunch is $14.99, and dinner is $15.99.
06:52Tomato Cafe's buffet includes a wide range of pizzas, pastas, and breadsticks, as well
06:57as a salad bar where every dressing is gluten-free.
07:00A selection of pasta sauces and meatballs allow you to customize your meal.
07:04No homemade tiramisu and dairy-free soft serve make the dessert table hard to pass up.
07:10The buffet line at Tomato Cafe borders on Exhibition Kitchen, so you can see the cooks
07:14hard at work preparing fresh pizza and more.
07:17The beverage menu is also superior to what you'll see at most buffets.
07:21It includes fountain drinks, Italian soda, juice, coffee, and tea.
07:24A reasonably-priced selection of beer and wine is also offered.
07:29The Dutchman Hospitality Group knows it's got a good thing with Der Dutchman.
07:33The popular Amish buffet has four locations in close proximity to Amish communities throughout
07:38Ohio plus one in Sarasota, Florida.
07:40Der Dutchman captures the essence of Amish cuisine through an affordable buffet serving
07:44breakfast, lunch, and dinner, all of which are under $19.
07:48Their all-you-can-eat breakfast features farmhouse favorites like biscuits and gravy, scrambled
07:52eggs, and cheesy potatoes, and squares of fried mush — an Amish favorite.
07:57Lunch and dinner meals feature Amish-style roasted chicken, assorted meats, and homestyle
08:01mashed potatoes.
08:03More mashed potatoes!"
08:06What do customers think of Der Dutchman's buffet?
08:08The majority of reviews are positive.
08:10Words like authentic and fresh often come up in TripAdvisor reviews.
08:14One visitor called the Sarasota location the best breakfast buffet in all of Florida, commending
08:19its quality, variety, and affordability.
08:21A 50-foot-long salad bar isn't something you see every day, but Cucumber's has one.
08:27This veggie-centric buffet just outside of Minneapolis gives priority to vegan eats,
08:32soups, and bakery items.
08:34Cucumber's isn't fully vegetarian, though, as it also includes a rotating menu of soup
08:37options like chicken noodle.
08:39Meanwhile, the steam table offers various poultry, pork, and beef.
08:43It doesn't cost a lot to get full at Cucumber's.
08:46During the week, lunch and dinner is under $20 for adults.
08:49TripAdvisor ranks Cucumber's number one for quick eats in Edina, Minnesota.
08:54Customers love the emphasis the buffet puts on gluten-free options, the huge salad bar,
08:59and the clean environment.
09:01In Fayetteville, North Carolina, Two Room Kong Restaurant's authentic Thai and Laotian
09:06food makes for a delicious buffet experience.
09:09The family-owned establishment has a weekday all-you-can-eat lunch buffet for $13.99, which
09:14is hard to beat.
09:15All you can eat!
09:16All you can eat!
09:17The items on Two Room Kong's steam table change daily, but you can expect plenty of Thai and
09:22Laotian classics like Pad Thai, Pad Boon Sen, and Lo Mein.
09:27Their buffet also includes meatballs and sauce, crispy dumplings, spring rolls, and wontons.
09:31Meat-based and vegetarian dishes make appearances, as do spicy Southeast Asian salads like Larb,
09:37a flavor-packed mix of ground meat and fresh vegetables.
09:40There's also Yum Yum Khao Tod, a unique salad featuring crispy fried rice, and Lao-style
09:45pork sausage.
09:46For those who grew up with these foods, this buffet is a taste of home.
09:50Diners who are new to the cuisine can sample a bunch of items at a reasonable cost.
09:55The quality of Chinese buffets in the U.S. is all over the map, but at Lucky Buffet in
10:00St. Alvin's, Vermont, you'll get a satisfying Chinese-American meal for a low price.
10:04The all-you-can-eat lunch for adults is $12.45, while dinner is $14.45.
10:10All the usual suspects are present at Lucky Buffet, including fried rice, crab ragoon,
10:15and plenty of chicken, shrimp, beef, and pork.
10:17Lucky Buffet isn't trying to do much out of the ordinary, and that's okay.
10:21According to customer reviews, the food is consistently good and superior to other Chinese
10:25buffets in the area.
10:26If you're in the mood for piling your plate with some good Chinese-American food or need
10:31to fill up on your way to Quebec, Lucky Buffet fits the bill.