Do the words “all-you-can-eat buffet” make your mouth water? Check off every one of the best all-you-can-eat buffets in each state thanks to a list from Amanda Tarlton at Reader’s Digest. Starting in Pennsylvania is easy, especially for Chester County residents.

Reader’s Digest cultivated the list through research, expert opinions, and online reviews from sites like Yelp and Tripadvisor, as well as some recommendations from locals. Food quality, cleanliness, and atmosphere where among credential considerations.

While calling something the best varies from person to person, everyone can agree there is something that makes that certain buffet stand out.

In Pennsylvania, the best all-you-can-eat buffet is—likely to no one’s surprise—Shady Maple Smorgasbord. Located over county lines in East Earl, Lancaster County, Shady Maple has served Pennsylvania Dutch comfort food to families for generations.

With over 50 years of history, it started as a small farm market, developing into a cafeteria, and eventually became the Shady Maple we know today after enduring several expansions. You have to fit over 1,000 seats and all that food somewhere.

“Juicy kielbasa, gooey mac and cheese, fluffy homemade dinner rolls—are you hungry yet? Hopefully, the answer is yes, because that’s exactly what you’ll need to be when you visit this legendary Lancaster County institution…” writes the publication.

With deep family roots and a dedication to serving only the tastiest of eats, it’s no wonder Shady Maple lands on buffet lists time and time again. People come for the food and intriguing Amish country, but stay for the Shady Maple Experience.

See the list of best all-you-can-eat buffets in each state and learn more Shady Maple Smorgasbord at Reader’s Digest.

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