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    Ole Sawmill Cafe

    3.4 (221 reviews)
    Open 6:00 am - 8:00 pm

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

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    Front with cool antique cigarette machine (non working because who still smokes tobacco?) and antique furniture.
    Melissa L.

    Okay. Before I write up this review, you need to understand that this is not a fancy place and it's all about home cooking, so if you're looking for a wagyu beef burger topped with smoked Gouda, keep driving. The folks giving this place less than four or five stars maybe need to understand what down-home cuisine is supposed to be. If you like Grandma's real down-home cooking (the real deal, not the prepackaged fake "homestyle" slop you can get at the chain restaurants), then hit the brakes and come on in. You can order off the menu, or you can enjoy this country buffet -- it's not what some buffets out there are-- huge and filled with mounds of canned institutional fare. This simple country buffet had so many of our homemade favorites-- okra! Chicken fried steak with sawmill gravy! , hominy! Collard greens! If only we had been able to try them all. These are presented buffet style but this isn't Golden Corral. They are continually making fresh food and rotating out anything that is drying out. The hot table is small enough so food isn't sitting overlong. The food here is just like the home cooking I'd get at my grandma's house. We tried the sweet tea, catfish, baked chicken, bbq sausage, pulled pork, black-eyed peas, green beans, mashed potatoes and gravy, cornbread, cheddar broccoli soup, green salad bar with homemade dressings -- we tried the French and the Ranch --, macaroni salad, potato salad, marinated cucumbers, spaghetti -- and the peach cobbler. Everything tasted homemade. Everything was delicious and satisfying. I have only two complaints. I would've liked some 'maters for my salad and the cornbread was good, but a little dry. I liked that the food was seasoned but not overly sweet or salty like so many chain restaurants make. The peach cobbler, especially, was spot on. Very peachy and not icky sweet. If you like true, homemade country cooking, try the Sawmill Cafe. The gift shop was super cute. The front is charming. Waaaaaaay better than any chain restaurant. Service was friendly and quick.

    Tanya C.

    We stopped in because options were limited in the area. we opted for the buffet which seemed to be the popular choice based on other customers. Buffets are not my favorite, but it looked pretty good so i gave it a try. the salad dressings were house made and the toppings were fresh but the lettuce was bagged. The buffet items ranged from BBQ to fried and baked chicken, fish, and other entrees. Sides were not cold and bland. the desserts looked and tasted like prepackaged. They do have an ice cream machine. The dining area is pretty drab and the entrance is very unappealing. It literally looks like a yard sale. The items looked as if they were brought from someone's home. everyone was friendly but I can't recommend you stop. the food is pretty tasteless and for the quality overpriced.

    We like buffets when traveling they are so much faster. Average for food. Cute country store.

    Cecy A.

    I was refused service because my service dog registration did not stated the service my dog provides. The uneducated lady on the front assured that she needed to know. Here is some answers to her, maybe she needs to learn more about it. I would never be back or recommend this place

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    Benjamin B.

    Yes, it's a buffet restaurant. I've been patronizing this independently-owned business for the past few decades, and I keep returning. They must be doing something right. The best thing about this place is that as long as you don't waste food, you can reload your plate as many times as you'd like. I'm not encouraging overeating, but if you fill up on mainly vegetables and salads, you'd be surprised at how calorifically low your meal could be. And, usually, this restaurant has fresh and well-prepared veggies and lettuce. If you're so inclined, they feature a gift (junk) shop. You can't miss it, because you have to go through it in order to make your way into the dining area. Avoid the men's restroom, otherwise your appetite might be ruined. There has never been a time when it hasn't strongly smelled of stale urine. Despite my constructive feedback to the restaurant, they still haven't mastered the skill of thorough cleaning. (I subtracted one star, due to this rank laziness.)

    Vegetable plate. Needed 2nd plate for meats, salad, desserts, and ice cream.

    A Must-Stop for any meal!! Buffet style or order from menu, however Buffet was fantastic for lunch, with fresh foods and vegetables and homemade desserts, and all for 12.99! Super-Great waitress named Vakita! Super clean facility. Was so good, we're planning to stop here on our next vacation from Texas!!

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    Great buffet and salad bar. Great service. Home style atmosphere. Just the ticket for a great lunch. We were very pleased.

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    Buffet was good and very clean, not much ambiance but just fine for a lunch. Easy on and off of highway

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    1 year ago

    Good food ! It was freshly cooked and was comfort food at its best . Service was also great !

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    Says dog friendly so we got off interstate to try it and they said no to my service dog. On the site says dogs welcome. Would not recommend

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    4 years ago

    What a fun place! The food is exactly what we were hoping for. An adventure on our road trip for sure. Thank you!!

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    3 years ago

    Big buffet includes lots of Southern favorites. We enjoyed the food. Service was good.

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    2 years ago

    Good hamburger steak and delicious peach cobbler. My husband liked his liver and onions also.

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