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Can't recall if they deliver, but a deep dish from Oregano's is worth the wait.

Chester, I was going to mention Upchuck-a-Rama, but as it is a Western chain, most readers wouldn't know about them. We have both a GC and an CaR here in wonderful Ogden. The Chuck is cleaner, has booths as well as tables, and different food choices. It has islands of food instead of a buffet line, which can be a bit confusing. We have only been there once or twice because the GC is handier. I'd rate the CaR as being a rung up on GC as far as quality and appearance goes.

Worst meal I've had in the past several years was at a Cracker Barrel, so again, my guess is it must be a particular location thing and probably more so the kitchen staff working at the time.

I had ordered open face roast beef, the meat was dried out, stringy and almost unchewable like it had been rewarmed in microwave, then set aside and left to where it was almost room temperature, the gravy ladled over top was a pork gravy, not beef (pork loin was on the menu that night too), and the portion size of the whole meal was like it was from the child's menu (which considering the poor quality though was too much).

I was in the Boise Chuckarama years ago. I don't remember the food but I do remember a woman ahead of me. She got a tray and put a plate in the middle of it. Then she proceeded to fill the plate...and the tray. When she was done loading up, the tray needed sideboards. The food went from rim to rim, enough for 4 normal people. Yes, she weighed what you might expect her to weigh. She needed a livestock scale to weigh on.

My kids like the Gilded Trough.


I dont give em a hard time, and they get to have what they want.


Probably why they like going to Subway.


Any sort of buffet is okay with them. No one decides for them or gives them a hard time!

Don't go to these places...do they take EBT cards?

Greensburg Pa..........don't look like much.but good chow

https://www.yelp.com/biz/el-patron-mexican-grill-greensburg

Kanab Utah........good chow

https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaur...obars_Mexican_Restaurant-Kanab_Utah.html

The grocery store in town doesn't take EBT. Haven't for months.


They say that there is a problem with the card reader. I suspect the just dont want to accept them any more.


Must be a bunch of GOVT BS involved with taking EBT cards.

There’s one in ANC but I’ve never eaten there

Too many other good places to choose from.

Sounds like a viable option to dine out for those on a limited budget in a lot of your locales. 👍🏻

That’s a good thing imo.

Doesn’t seem like many of our posters here are relying on SS as their only means in retirement and that too is a good thing

But for the many seniors that are I’m glad there’s options such as GC for them

Should be called Glutton Corral.

I gave up buffets years ago. Can't get my money's worth at any of 'em, and people (especially kids) are filthy pigs.

Good point, 2l2q. The "Senior Hour" here is pretty popular (actually 1-4 pm, I think.) The selection doesn't include the steak or ribs of the evening menu, but the food is wholesome, the choices are generous, and the price is certainly right for people who might only be eating one large meal a day.

My routine there is fairly standardized. Small helpings of Caesar and that fake krab salad, a cup of soup with cornbread. Then a piece or two of fish, maybe a few shrimp. Two vegs plus a dab of potato or mac/cheese. If I'm still hungry, a piece of chicken. I'm not a dessert eater, but their bread pudding really is good - doubly so alamode. I try to find a seat facing a window so I don't have to watch the gluttons with heaping plates of meat and nothing else. I always generously tip the poor server who has to clean up.

Las Vegas used to be famous for their buffets and inexpensive meals...not any more.

We have decided next time we will just throw a Digiorno in the oven and kick back for the evening.

In hindsight, we should have just found some old beggar on the street corner and given him the gift card.

I’d be happy with dinner for two at $13 (gift certificate) but that’s just me. Heck I also consider a night out with the wife where I spend $38 for dinner a good night. The kids love GC due to having options and haven’t had any issues with the several we have been to.

There's usually a long line here starting about 3:45. Pay for the senior lunch then sit and wait for 10 or 15 min for when they put out the steaks, etc at 4.