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    Cafe East Humble

    2.4 (135 reviews)
    ModerateChinese, Buffets
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    CAFE EAST HUMBLE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Susan P.

    It is what it is. Chinese buffet with chinese pizza (not) and the requisite buffet staples. Place is clean and the food is plentiful though made for the masses and profit and not representative of typical Chinese fare. Bothers me to be expected to tip when you do all the work...but hey, they brought me the tab!

    City Complaint

    My husband found a long black strand of hair in his ice cream. We notified the female manager and she made it clear that it was normal for a buffet to have hair flying around. We asked that they switch out the ice cream tub for subsequent customers since it's contaminated. They stated they would not be switching it out. My husband felt discriminated against because he's disabled in a wheelchair. We have filed a complaint with the city for unsanitary conditions. - zero stars

    China East has made some changes, looks very nice. Buffet still good and service is always the Best! thank you CEast Hunble. They stay so busy!!

    This is maybe from a health inspection, don't quote me.
    Tiffany M.

    They are back open and the places is nice and clean. They even have a blue bell build a sundae area.

    The check that they brought me no tip of course

    Always loving coming bere but lately I wasn't even done with my 2nd plate when they were already bringing me the check to pay. And keep staring at you if you going to leave fast or something is this even a buffet all you can eat now a days?????? Smh been coming here for over 10 years and its just getting worst with the workers.

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    21 days ago

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    7 months ago

    Love this place, been coming here since I was 10. Food & service are always good , never had any issues.

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    7 months ago

    Very delicious food options, would recommend a visit very attentive service seafood option is great.

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    8 months ago

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    8 months ago

    I love Cindy's service!! the food is amazing it was cooked very good and very clean establishment!!

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    7 months ago

    great food and service , got seated quickly and very nice, the food is very good in taste and everyone enjoyed it

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    8 months ago

    really sweet Cindy awesome service 10/10 will be coming back, she's the best !!!!

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    2 years ago

    Food is always good, service is good too. Good atmosphere, good to celebrate different events

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    2 years ago

    Truly amazing I can't believe the negative reviews (best Chinese Buffett) I have been too hands down !

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    3 years ago

    The food was cold. I don't like it at all. The glass of water was nasty I think is direct from the sink. I do not recommend it.

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    2 years ago

    Worse place to come eat, food was horrible, service was horrible, and on top way to expensive. First and last time coming here.

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    2 crispy tacos, Chicharron con nopales (bowl on top left), 2 Texas enchiladas, 1 tamale with chili on top, & a chili relleno
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