Top Buffet Spots Boomers Love

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Buffets have been a dining staple in the US for decades, gaining popularity after the 1939 World’s Fair. Baby Boomers, in particular, have a fondness for these all-you-can-eat establishments.

While buffets were once plentiful, their numbers have dwindled, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic. However, some favorites remain.

Eat’n Park, a family restaurant chain operating since 1949, offers soup, salad, and fruit bars daily, along with weekend breakfast and brunch buffets.

Pizza Ranch, a Midwestern chain, features a pizza buffet with chicken, sides, and desserts.

Sirloin Stockade, a popular buffet among Boomers, offers both hot and cold options, though its locations are limited to a few states.

Quaker Steak & Lube, known for its motor-themed decor, offers lunch buffets and all-you-can-eat wing nights at select locations.

Pizza Inn, a Texas-based chain, serves a pizza buffet with unique varieties like Bacon Cheeseburger and Chicken Fajita pizzas, plus pasta and other options.

Western Sizzlin, a Southern chain, focuses on classic comfort food like fried chicken and mac and cheese.

Shoney’s, a long-standing family restaurant, features a “Fresh Food Bar” with diverse choices.

CiCi’s Pizza, a classic pizza buffet, has faced challenges but continues to operate numerous locations.

Golden Corral, a family favorite, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner buffets across nearly 400 locations.

Finally, Pizza Hut’s lunch buffet, a Boomer favorite, is making a comeback at select locations.


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