Road trips usually have a finish line, but this time the prize sat on a steam table locals talk about with loyal, knowing smiles. I pointed my wheels toward Clearwater on a mission – to see if a buffet people plan vacations around could really be that comforting, that craveable.
What I found was a place where crispy fried chicken earns quiet applause, the salad bar feels like catching up with an old friend, and slices of pie disappear faster than a Gulf Coast sunset. It’s the kind of meal that doesn’t just fill you up – it pulls you in.
Let me show you why so many Floridians consider a stop at Duff’s Buffet a tradition worth the miles.
Exact Address and First Impressions
Tucked along a busy stretch of Highway 19, Duff’s Buffet at 26111 US Hwy 19 N in Clearwater has become more than just an address – it’s a comfort checkpoint. I walked in on a Tuesday to a soft hum of conversation, the easy rhythm of regulars who already know the daily rotation…