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    Cook's Buffet Cafe and Bakery

    3.4 (224 reviews)
    ModerateBuffets, Salad, American
    Closed Closed

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    COOK'S BUFFET CAFE AND BAKERY ATMOSPHERE

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Boston Cream pie
    Joanne D.

    The food is home style comfort food and it's very yummy! The decorations around the whole place are beautiful. Service is so fast getting drinks and deserts. And the deserts are above great. That's why it's called Cooks Buffet and BAKERY! When I saw the Boston Cream pie I got so excited! Then it was gone but by the time we finished supper, they had another one ready! I love this place. We came in from Port Orange, and we will return, I'm sure!

    Alyssa H.

    We decided to go to this restaurant on a weekday for early dinner at the suggestion of one of my older coworkers. I will say the service was decent. We were set almost immediately and they did get busy. It's set up Buffy style, but it's like you get one plate and that's it. This restaurant is definitely for the older generation who eat life. With that said a few things I would suggest would be definitely to improve the salad bar by washing the lettuces and drying them I pointed out to the waiter that the lettuce wasn't fresh and it was dirty and she got slightly offended

    Robert G.

    Cooks in Deland has been around since 1959. This was our first visit to Cooks and we enjoyed our visit. First we did have to wait approximately 25 minutes to be seated but once we were seated the waitress took our drink order ( tea and iced water) then we went to the food area. We first went to the salad bar which was clean and well supplied. Then to the meat area. You are only allowed one trip and one choice of meat without having to pay extra. Which was fine because between the salad, vegetables, bread and dessert you were going to get filled up. My wife had the blackened salmon which she enjoyed and I had what looked to be similar to Prime rib, which was also good. We also got mash potatoes which our meal. For dessert I had the carrot cake and my wife had the chocolate cake. I wasn't sure but I believe everything was bake on location. There were other options that also looked good. Well overall this place look popular with the older community which I am now part of. The price and food overall was good but this will not be a place that I would be going to more than once or twice a year

    Beautiful
    Scott W.

    I finally had an opportunity to dine at cooks and it was a great experience! The restaurant is gorgeous inside and out. We loved all the greenery outside, the multiple country-cozy sitting areas inside. Nancy and I ordered the Lunch Buffet which comes to $12.99 each and my mom ordered the same thing but added coffee and dessert to the meal bringing the price up to $18.99, which is still worth it, considering the amount of food you get and size of dessert provided (enough for the three of us to share). The buffet comes with one choice of meat and unlimited entree sides and salad. Soup and additional meat sides cost more, I think $5 for meat and .99 cents for a soup with full buffet. The amount of meat you receive at the carving station depends on how much the chef provides you and they don't weight it out. The one thing they could do to make this better is actually weigh it out to show the customers all portions are the same. The food was all very good but when we arrived they were out of carrots and brussel sprouts. Halfway through our meal they refilled these items. I chose the leg of lamb which was very tender, delicious, and had a lot of flavor. The chef was nice enough to slice my portion of meat right off of a fresh leg just out of the oven. Thank you Chef!! I was also able to sample my wife's pulled pork and my mom's roast beef. These two meats were also very good, but if I were to go back again I would definitely order the lamb, I didn't even need a knife to eat it because it was so tender. They also had turkey roasts, and baked fish to choose from, which also looked delicious. Our server Taylor was very nice and took good care of us the duration of our meals. Taylor also refilled our bread basket and water glasses as needed. The restaurant and restroom was very clean and I definitely will return next time I'm in the area. All in all it was a great experience and I recommend dining here if you're in the area and looking for a great meal in a beautiful setting.

    Coconut cream pie
    Emily M.

    Our server was Debbie she was excellent she explained everything and made it easy to understand, she also made great recommendations. The food was great I had the prime rib and our other diners got ham & another got the turkey. Everyone loved their meals. The sides are plentiful and the desserts are incredible. We will be back.

    Nancy W.

    Love Cooks. We came here for lunch November 2024. Price for the buffet was $13. You get unlimited salad unlimited cooked vegetables. One meat. Meal is also served with fresh hot bread. You can get extra meat or a dessert for $5 more. Never had a bad meal here. The restaurant fills up quickly so get here early or later in the afternoon We came at 2:00 p.m. and it was not crowded at all on a Wednesday. Close to downtown DeLand and shopping.

    Chocolate cake and my personal favorite Banana cake.
    Jerrica C.

    Ok so hear me out. I've never actually been inside or eaten any of their "food". However when my husband worked in Deland he would go here during lunch (he liked it) but he'd get a slice of cake for me every time he would come to eat here. Here's the thing. I crave their desserts. It's like someone nana is making it. The banana cake is top tier, we had it for my son's birthday one year. Don't sleep on these desserts.

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    Marc W.

    This buffet is awesome and has a good selection that comes with a drink and a dessert. It's definitely old-school, but with a really good old school vibe and comfort cooking. The service is great and they decorate for the various holidays. Definitely a great family own business I would recommend Also, they do a free dinner on your birthday, but you have to call them in advance.

    Terri M.

    Upon arriving we were greeted right away and seated within 5 minutes. The establishment is an older building, with its own personality. It definitely felt like I was pulling up to my grandmas house for some home cooking! Buffet style , self served food is great! I loved the salad bar, the pasta salad is top notch! The man carving the meats, roast beef, pork shoulder, lamb and serving the fish, was so friendly and inviting! I wish I lived closer, I'd definitely be a regular !

    Lamb ready to be sliced up!
    Travis J.

    A restaurant built into an older home, that serves endless salads, and sides! You get a choice of one protein, with a dinner that costs $19.99. The choices of protiens can range from: Lamb, grilled or fried chicken, pot roast, and specials that can include prime rib, or lamb pot pie! You can't have a buffet, without dessert right? A choice of desserts are available too, such as chocolate silk pie, coconut cream pie, banana pudding g, and much more! My personal knock on the is place, is that for a second serving of protien, you'd have to pay extra. Other than that, the overall experience was nice, the resteraunt feels homey, and the service is friendly. I do advise to come at a good time, because this place gets BUSY! Review 5/2024

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    This is a cool old school buffet in an old house. Food and salad bar are great. Happy every time I go and it's an Excellent value.

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    7 months ago

    Classic food, buffet style. It's not all you can eat so the quality is better. Great way to fill up on veggies.

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    9 months ago

    The food was fantastic, and the ambiance even better. Gorgeous flowering plants. A dozen (or more!) mouthwatering desserts!

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    The buffet was so delicious. Everything was very fresh. The price was great for all that was included. We had great service too.

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    6 months ago

    Amazing home cooked food. Service is great and everyone is so friendly. The restaurant definitely has the best decorated place I've seen.

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    The food was good, the desserts were outstanding. The service that we had today was outstanding. Plan to return during holidays.

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