Old Country Buffet

Pros: Salad, desserts, the zesty rice
Cons: Inadequate labeling, few entree choices, can get crowded at dinner

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Pros: Cheap, convenient if it's near where you already are, nice salad bar
Cons: Lots of cheap filler foods, not the cleanest place ever, getting a bit overpriced

Why am I glad this is the internet? Well, because I prefer not to tell someone to their face that sometimes... *shuffles feet* *takes deep breath* sometimes I go to the Old Country Buffet and... *invokes voice of the mother from the Carrie ...

Pros: Fast cheap food
Cons: Not the highest quality

I've been an on and off regular for some time at the Old Country Buffet in Buffalo New York. For the longest time I had no idea that it was anything but yet another Chinese Buffet (I suppose when I see the word buffet I just associate it with Chinese ...

Pros: great variety at a low price
Cons: can get crowded and the menu rarely changes.

I've eaten at Old Country Buffet a few times, and while the menu never seems to have much of a variety, the food is good, always hot and the salad bar is excellent. Old Country Buffet is a spacious restaurant with very roomy booths and tables that ...

Pros: Great variety, great prices
Cons: no major cons

This has always been – and still is – my family's favorite restaurant. When I was little sometimes my family would drive about 2 hours to the nearest Old Country Buffet as a treat. My siblings, especially my older brothers, and I would always look ...

Pros: Reasonably priced food
Cons: Not every dish is super tasty

Old Country Buffet is one of those places you go when you just want to have a good meal with the entire family - without having to worry about food squabbles. At Old Country Buffet, there is something for everyone. And priced at about 9 dollars per ...

Pros: Reasonable price, variety of foods
Cons: white trash staff/clientele

I generally have liked going to the Old Country Buffet since food has become so expensive in grocery stores. Salads in my area can cost $4.50 alone. Add meats, vegetables, and other foods on top of that -- and you can wind up spending at least $20 or so. ...

Pros: Some food items very good. Fixed price. Can fill up on whatever you like.
Cons: Some food items not so good. You can easily eat way too much.

If you are feeling extra hungry and don't want to spend too much money on a meal, The Old Country Buffet may be the right place to dine. Then again, it may not be. While the food is served in large quantities, it is not top quality. But it would be hard ...

Pros: Inexpensive with enough variety for everyone.
Cons: Can be a messy place during "rush hour".

I have a large family that never agrees on anything and when I ask the infamous question of where do you want to go out to eat tonight this is the one place everyone can seem to agree on. My husband and I love the price. Where else, other than a fast ...

Pros: Good food, clean (with the exception to the bathrooms).
Cons: Crazy servers and low paid employees that could be maniacs - stinky carpet

Let me tell you, this Old Country Buffet is sure well worth the money. I pay just $6.75 for dinner because I’m a senior citizen. I pay only $3.40 for my 10-year old grandson. I tell the cashier that he is only 7-years of age and that saves me a ...

Pros: dirt-cheap prices, nice soothing music, big and comfy booths, and endless drink refills
Cons: Can be VERY crowded at times and food trays can go quickly

I have been eating at Old Country Buffet for approximately 11 years and I literally never tire of having dinner there! It's one of my favorite treats. I eat there consistently because I always get a tasty and huge meal for only 9 dollars per person for ...

Pros: Reasonable Prices, Variety, some tasty items
Cons: Lines, Small glasses, some nasty items

If you are going to a buffet, it would be wise to get instructions. Does this sound ridiculous? I think it is, but the company's website(www.buffets.com) has a step by step guide. So, are we getting so lazy that we actually require these instructions to ...

Pros: Fair price, unlimited food of mediocre quality.
Cons: Dirty dishes, mislabled foods, lack of English speakers.

I'm a vegetarian, too, but Old Country Buffet in West Des Moines, IA, has lots of things I'll eat. Unfortunately, they usually don't offer any protein sources. One manager did bring me some uncontaminated (by meat) beans, which was a nice gesture. The ...

Pros: Great tasting, good value, nice selection of country dishes and more.
Cons: Some items could be slightly improved, active family atmosphere may bother some.

Ever since I was a kid, I have always cherished the trips with my family to "old Country Buffet" in Michigan. I still go there from time to time when there's one in the area. Old Country offers classic food choices but I find it to be different than ...

Pros: Good variety, there are some healthy options available, some items very flavorful
Cons: Ice cream was soup, inconsistent food quality and some things were cold

I usually avoid buffet restaurants like the plague. This is because I have no willpower and tend to eat everything in sight, and also feel like the food quality tends to be not so great. However, last night I was having a rough night on account of one ...