This Pennsylvania spot holds the title of 'Best and Biggest' buffet in America

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Tuesday, September 17, 2024
This Pa. spot holds the title of America's 'Best and Biggest' buffet
Shady Maple Smorgasbord stretches an impressive 200 feet and offers a diverse array of dishes.

EAST EARL, Pennsylvania -- Shady Maple Smorgasbord in Lancaster, Pa., is known as the biggest and best buffet in the USA.

This renowned buffet, stretching an impressive 200 feet, offers a diverse array of dishes from smoked beef brisket to hand-breaded fried chicken.

With a focus on Pennsylvania Dutch cooking, the buffet is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with dinner prices ranging from $25 to $35.

The dining room can seat up to 2,000 people and in 2023 alone, the buffet has served over 1.2 million customers.