SAN FRANCISCO ( KRON ) – In today’s world of tariffs, inflation and the high cost of living, it’s hard to find a pro-consumer deal. But a buffet in San Francisco’s South of Market (SoMa) neighborhood is trying to fit that bill.
The $5 lunch buffet at Gold Club — which has been praised in the past by outlets including SFGate and Forbes — is back after a years-long hiatus, the strip club announced on its website .
“After years of patiently waiting (and drooling over the memories), we at Gold Club are thrilled to announce the return of our iconic $5 buffet,” the establishment wrote. “That’s right — starting April 2025, the all-you-can-eat spread that put us on the map is back at 650 Howard Street, ready to satisfy your hunger and your soul.”
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In its announcement, the Gold Club cited government workers and tech employees returning to the office as one reason the bargain buffet returned after a five-year break. Its famous lunch was forced to shut down when remote work took over during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, drastically cutting down on the club’s “daytime” clientele, according to the business…