Tucked away in the heart of Wilmington, North Carolina, Casey’s Buffet is a true time capsule of Southern culinary tradition that locals have sworn by for generations.
I stumbled upon this gem during a road trip through the Carolinas last summer and found myself transported to a simpler time when food was hearty, portions were generous, and recipes tasted like they’d been passed down for decades.
This legendary diner has defied modern food trends, keeping its all-you-can-eat menu virtually unchanged since bell-bottoms were in fashion the first time around.
A Family-Owned Tradition In Wilmington
The moment I pushed open the glass door adorned with faded stickers, the unmistakable aroma of home cooking wrapped around me like a warm hug. Three generations of the Henderson family have manned the grills and counters since 1962, when Grandpa Joe first hung the ‘Open’ sign using his wife’s best pie recipe as opening day bait…