That Hollandaise! I…read morerecently visited Wyomissing Restaurant and Bakery with two companions, and we had a wonderful experience! The atmosphere is a bit more upscale than your average diner--everything was impeccably clean, and the ambiance was very pleasant. My friends both opted for the "All You Can Eat Buffet," which I understand is what this place is famous for (especially on weekends!). Their plates were packed, and the fact that they both went back for seconds speaks for itself--they loved it. I went with the Norway Benedict, and I was honestly blown away. It featured two perfectly poached eggs and smoked salmon on English muffins with a very generous serving of Hollandaise sauce, accompanied by a side of home-fried potatoes. The presentation was beautiful, the taste was excellent, and I truly can't think of a single thing that would have improved the dish. Service Highlights: * Attentive Staff: Our server was great--present when we needed drink refills but never intrusive. * Efficiency: They were quick to clear empty plates rather than letting them sit on the table, which we really appreciated. I highly recommend checking this place out if you're in the area. I'm already looking forward to my next visit!

I gave this to five stars because the food was five stars. My boyfriend got the buffet and said…read morethat it was absolutely excellent. All the pastries are homemade even my toast tasted like they made it there which they probably did. The place could've been a little bit more updated, not the best ambience but if you want a good brunch, this is where to come! No four seater booths.

This is a step up from your standard Lancaster buffet line. They offer the standard Amish food…read moreoptions like Chicken Pot Pie, Shoofly pie, creamed dry corn and plenty of fresh vegetables. What you'll also find is a nice line up of drinks including wine, beer and cocktails. You won't find that at many of the Lancaster Amish buffet lines! The offers aren't as extensive as some of the other buffets. But it feels a little higher end. It's also pricier. But our family really enjoyed the experience. The spread here was overall very nice. Not a massive spread but still worth it to check out with some gorgeous country views out the window.

Tried this place after we tried Shady Maple because people had said it was much better-…read moreIt was not better perhaps even worse. Staff is rude Never received a refill of my soft drink Food beyond horrible- No seasoning Mashed potatoes had raw chunks of potatoes Fried chicken dry and tasteless Roast beef at the carving station on temp well done- No bowls at the soup station Save your money!!

My family brought me here for my birthday! We (6 total)…read morearrived at 8::00pm on a Sunday they close at 10:30pm. The food was plentiful, the food temperature was hot. Our servers were friendly and helpful with pointing us in the right direction to our desired food. The restaurant was clean & comfortable, you could actually feel the air conditioning.

food was not good. Not fresh, trays not kept filled. We had…read moregreat hopes as we used to go to the old buffet. my family traveled over an hour just to be so disappointed. drinks didn't get refilled without asking.

We were delighted -- albeit a bit unexpectedly -- with our two evening dining experiences here last…read moreweek. We enjoyed wonderfully tasty meals with friendly people in front of and behind the counters. The restaurant was clean, and -- well, there's really almost nothing to complain about. The focus is always on the food, of course. This GC buffet is big; no gripes about not enough choices. And our choices were delicious. Let's start with the veggies: mashed potatoes with hot gravy, broccoli and cauliflower with hot cheese sauce (the only way!), turnip greens, yummy cabbage, baked beans, green beans ... we ate 'em all. The fried chicken was crispy and hot (lots of breasts, our favs), the steaks cooked and sliced in front of us (not especially chewy either), the very agreeable bourbon chicken. And we haven't mentioned the salad bar with lots of fresh lettuce and toppings. The dessert bar also had lots of variety, although nothing other than chocolate everything is necessary for us. Our waiter was quick to refill glasses and clear dishes, and he had a nice sense of humor. He earned his tips. And the other waiters we observed appeared to be in good spirits as well. The dinner price was $17.59 for seniors, which seems a good price given how costly it has become to go out for a meal these days. And yes, we've written more than usual for a roadside buffet, but honestly we really like this one for the good reasons listed above.

Okay, so the food was really good. There was lots of choices and I enjoyed most everything I hate…read more I was sad the ice cream machine was broken, but I was able to find other desserts I enjoyed. Why I am giving it two stars is because of the service. Not one person behind the buffet smiled, said anything welcoming and acted like it was a big deal if you asked a question. Even the manager was rude. He looked like he was mad at the whole world. I wouldn't go back even though the food was better than some other GC's I have been too. The place had an oppressive feeling and I don't want to go somewhere that people hate working at.

Food was very good. Service was outstanding. Ambiance buffet /restaurant very nice. Cleanread more

Don't waste your money. I've come here a few times a year over the past several years. It's gone…read moredownhill. The food is terrible. Came for lunch and the food was dried out and not appetizing. Sat down to eat and everything was bland. It's school cafeteria food at best but they charge a fortune. Just go to McDonald's. It'll be a lot cheaper and taste better. Very disappointed.

PROS: very unique setting where nothing is cooked at the buffet and you select what you want, bring…read moreit to the hibachi cook, and then he'll make it for you. Prices are fantastic, prices are good, and place is clean. There's also loads of parking. The little boy that helps the family out is also very friendly CONS: other than the boy, the family who runs it are a bit mean. It's as if they don't want to be there. Also, when the cook finishes cooking your food he just leaves it on the counter without calling you OVERALL: as long as you don't mind the lack of hospitality this place I highly recommend going to

Excellent all you can eat place that serves habachi style. It's fun to build your own plate and…read morethen watch them grill. The food was mostly fresh and they staff was constantly cleaning the bar and countertops to keep it clean. The service wasn't super friendly, but they all seemed busy getting drinks for people and cleaning up tables.

They offer big variety of food. As Ome of the stir fry is decent. I don't like the sushi. Their…read morefried items could be better. I don't love the batter and bit too salty. Chicken skewers are a bit tough. Price point is not bad. Crabs are small. I'm surprised to see they have pig ears, died frog legs, and jellyfish.

I have a large family and we frequently go to charm city buffet to get the best bang for our buck!…read moreWe always leave this buffet feeling very full, satisfied, and happy because of the food and kind service. There are so many things to try here such as their hot hibachi, sushi, seafood, meats, desserts, and more! I will say that most of the time, the food is hot and there are frequent refills but other times, the food can be a bit cold and taste a bit old. Overall, we've been coming here for years and will still come back!

The biggest buffet in America does not disappoint! Shady Maple is a Lancaster county landmark! We…read morehad Salad, Steaks, shrimp, (and veggies) and finished with shoofly pie & chocolate cake! This is my husband's favorite buffet! What people don't usually know is they have a huge gift shop downstairs. It's as big as the entire restaurant which can actually seat thousands of people. If you're headed to Lancaster or in Lancaster County, you have to stop at Shady Maple!

i came to shady maple with my boyfriend on a monday for a late morning lunch. one of our favorite…read moreactivities is seeing how much food we can hork down, so shady maple was certainly appealing at a glance. the space is massive and most of the food is self service, although the service we did receive was super friendly. they have specials every week or so, so we got to experience the sundae bar. when you come here, you really have to implement a strategy. ours was to try a wide variety of foods in smaller amounts than usual. the highlights for me was the fresh fruit and the yams, and the highlight for him was the brisket (i don't eat red meat). most of their stuff is decent! for the variety you get i would recommend it. don't come in expecting michelin-level food though; it's a buffet. my lowlight was probably the desserts. the pies all had kind of a gluey texture to them. my favorite desserts were probably the soft serve and the "dips". the soft serve definitely made the pies more edible. the shop downstairs is really cute and a good way to facilitate the digestion process. i'll probably be back to try the different meals.