My husband and I absolutely love Q. Cumbers. Their salad bar is super fresh and I love the choices of soup that they have. Everyday they have 4 different soups and one or two are always vegetarian. My husband loves the hot bar with the baked chicken and the hamburgers. You can't find a better view anywhere, summer or winter. I love watching the ice skating this time of year or you can take a walk after your meal around the beautiful ponds. read more

I love this place for lunch. It's a great bargain for $12.50. It's all-you-can-eat and has a wide variety of options. The food is extremely fresh for a Buffett and tastes great. The price also includes a drink and many dessert options. read more

We stopped in for dinner on 9/24 and was pleasantly surprised at the selection of healthy foods we were able to choose from. Typically, we are very healthy eaters, so this wasn't much of a change, but they offered so much more. I stuck to the salad bar, which is filled with fresh vegetables, fruits, and other goodies; it tasted phenomenal. The boy was able to build his own hamburger as well as choose from their daily selections, which included baked chicken, garlic roasted vegetables, bbq ribs, and mashed potatoes and gravy. This place is moderately priced and offers a wide selection of food. Will we be back? Maybe, one day. read more

Dine here about 2 times a month for the past 5 years. It is so nice to see a place like this in Minneapolis with health in mind. Some terrific rotating soups - always 4 or 5 selection, healthy hot food bar, and large ample salad bar area. I have tried everything and keep coming back with friends and family. Brunch is superb with some excellent cinamon rolls. BBQ ribs are nearly the best I've had in Minneapolis when they have them (specials once in a while) Great seating overlooking the ponds. read more

Sitting in QCumbers. Everything is great. Can't beat the price. Friendly. On the top of my list for a great heathy lunch.

This place has fallen apart. The food is bland and the restaurant is dirty. The bathroom is a pit.

I will probably never be around the sota area, but 4 Stars **** to Q'cumbers! vast salad bar. great dressings. lots of different croutons, toppings. the soup and hot items are very limited. this is a great place to get healthy choices buffet. the food was flavorful and service was good. read more

Stopped here for a late lunch a couple days ago. This is our go to salad bar when we need a good vegetable fix. The salad bar is always fresh and clean with lots of options for dressing, cold salads, toppings, etc. We have been going here for the last 15+ years and it has changed very little in that time. The staff is friendly, food quality is good and with the hot bar, muffins/breads and soft serve stations you will definitely leave as a satisfied customer. read more

I've been meeting friends for lunch at QCumbers for many years. Consistently friendly service and well, it's a salad bar folks. Pretty standard stuff with a few cold salads thrown in for variety. I usually skip the rest of the "hot bar items". They have several soup choices, fresh fruit and soft serve yogurt. read more

This buffet is for someone not looking for a huge meat selection. If you're looking for fresh veggies and sides this is your place. It is a very popular place and parking in the strip mall area can be tight. read more

Great place to go when you want a lot of food but want to eat healthy. The salad bar is worth the price. The soups are really good too, especially the Mexican pork soup (forgot what it's called). The hot food is usually a step above cafeteria food so stick to the fresh stuff. read more

Quiet, but not always as fresh as it should be. PLEASE get bigger glasses for drinks.

excellent! We are here from Boston and I wish this was a chain! everything is delicious and healthy.

Awesome buffet. As far as buffets go it had many healthy options and was very reasonably priced. I wish there was a Q in the northern suburbs instead of all the disgusting Chinese buffets here. Q's just offers a great selection of foods to the point that I will drive out of my way to go there when I south of Minneapolis. read more

We didn't have high exceptions, so our exceptions were met. Most of the lettuce is frozen or wilted because it thawed out, salad selections were okay not great, nothing special or different. The food isn't bad by any means just real middle of the road. Q.cumbers definitely caters to families and is "healthy-ish" fast food. Only real complaint is that we were there on a Saturday night at around 7:15 and they were already taking the food down (they close at 8:30) read more

As a vegetarian and gluten free vegan we love this place. There is something for everyone - we bring our "meat and potato" parents here and they love it too! Veggies are always fresh and there are many healthy options. The atmosphere is nothing fancy. read more

Absolutely delightful is way to describe the experience at Qcumbers. The place is huge and the spread is bigger. Contrary to other reviews the food was really fresh and options plenty. The soup and salad sections are phenomenal. Being a vegetarian the Hot bar did not hold too much appeal. The dessert spread was modest, but if you are at Qcumbers for a light and healthy meal you really shouldnt bother too much about desserts. So go on everyone for a healthy meal and happy conversations.. read more

My first experience at this restaurant and it was perfect! One large delicious salad bar with all kinds of toppings.

Pros: it's very clean, which is important when it's buffet-style. Pleasant, bright atmosphere. Good parking and location. My kids love it. The salad bar is decent. Cons: The hot food, soups, baked goods, desserts are all meh, over-salted or over-sweetened or just not tasty. Also, I got a groupon for this place--actually it was a three-groupon package--and nowhere did it say that the $26.50 value can't be used for children's meals, only adult meals. I bought these groupons to use for my kids and me. I don't appreciate finding out after the purchase that I can't use them the way I intended. I've eaten at Sweet Tomatoes and Fresh Choice plenty of times and honestly, both of them had better food (even though Q. Cumbers is a lot cleaner). read more

I have been to Q Cumbers a half a dozen times, and I truly enjoy it. The first time I was invited along to eat here, someone described it to me as "like an endless salad bar" which really, is not my style at all. But I went anyway, keeping an open mind, and it ended up being so much more than that. Delicious fresh food, plenty of options for all different kinds of appetites. The great service while you're here completes the experience. I highly recommend Q Cumbers. read more

I love me a good salad bar, and this place is a good one. The salad items were obviously washed and fresh. Selection was good, even some meat items for a carnivore like me. Soups were none that I had before, but they were good none the less. Topped off with ice cream for dessert. I'm only in the area for two weeks, but I'll be coming back here again. I do feel sorry for the folks working the floor. You prepay going in and they did not ask if I wanted to tip. Since I only pay by card, I had nothing to leave for their service. read more

Our Family travels for special occasions to Q Cumbers. The salad bar has crisp veggies with an amazing spread of options. The soups are very tasty and baked goods are so fresh you'll want to pinch them. We have such varied allergies in our family that the huge array of choices makes it a place that we can eat and everyone can easily be satisfied and I feel good as a mother knowing they are eating healthy. Wish there could be a Q Cumbers here in Saint Paul! Yet it is worth a drive and we love to walk around the park space behind the restaurant when we're done! read more

If you are in the mood for a soup and salad buffet then Q Cumbers will get the job done. The veggies that they stock are not always 100% fresh (I had to pick a few gross cherry tomatoes and mushrooms out of my salad), but all in all the place is passable. They have 3-4 soup options which all looked good (the chili was decent). Add some of their warm bread, and you can't lose. The desert bar was well stocked, but some of the fruit looked like it was starting to go bad. Their entree bar did not look that appetizing to me... Maybe I'll try something from it next time. read more

Nice food, but they must have friends at city hall in order to pass code on their restrooms. Seats maybe 350, restrooms (only 2 stalls, not handicap accessible). If you don't mind waiting, waiting, waiting, then this is the place for you read more

I always enjoy eating at this place. It is very affordable, has good choices of healthy food and friendly staff.

Came for Sunday brunch. Not much selection, but the food was good. Service was good as well.

Delicious and so fresh and the location is awesome. We had a lovely time. Their soups were amazing...I tried the chicken noodle ( the noodles tasted like fresh pasta) and the black bean and cactus soup (that had some kick :) so good)We had to wait about 10 minutes for a table but it was worth it. The breads were incredible, the wild rice cranberry bread was still warm from the oven (MMMMMM!) ate enough salad to please an entire colony of rabbits and then had some pot roast and really nice baked potatoes, and finished up with a sundae. The area is great too, walked down to the lake and rode paddleboats and nibbled on the free to go cookies from Q Cumbers. The staff was super friendly and we observed the manager dealing with a large (non-reservation) group and she was absolute professional perfection. read more

Food was great, plenty of selections, the place was clean and the staff was attentive.

My family and I love coming here! Fresh food, the best salad bar ever, and super clean! We love the variety of the hot bar also, different specials daily. See you soon:) read more

Excellent salad bar, and multiple options for gluten-free diets. Healthy all you can eat buffet, reasonable pricing and extremely helpful staff. We enjoy the atmostphere and while crowded, not cramped. Fresh fruits, various sweet treats, and beverage options. Sunday brunch is also excellent. Even the most pickest if eaters will find something to enjoy. Children seem to enjoy having healthier options too. read more

So impressed with this place! Yummy for salads and healthy soup.

This is my favorite restaurant and I come regularly for Sunday brunch bringing grandchildren, friends, out of town visitors, and business associates. The place is a gem because of the exceptional menu, the beautiful clean bright environment and the efficient discreet service that makes the dining experience here elegant and comfortable. The superbly delicious selection reflects the best of American traditional menus but, if you really look closely, it is all exceptionally fresh and emphasizes the healthy. There is a strong emphasis on vegetables which are so enticingly prepared and displayed that they have turned my Sunday brunch into an almost totally "green" experience. I love to start with the salads which are just too attractive to pass up. I go for the crisp greens, crunchy cauliflower, fresh broccoli, crumbled eggs, dried fruit, seeds, sliced beets and add in those extra healthy things you are supposed to eat but would never have at home. You can mix your own dressing with a variety of oils and vinegars, go with the standards (ranch, blue cheese, french, etc.), or experiment with the unusual hot (as in temperature, not spicy) salad dressing which turned out to be an unexpected treat. For those who like premixed salads, Q. Cumbers offers a choice of pasta, vegetarian and grain dishes to please any palate. Last week I tried a heavenly creation of large juicy white raisins with various seeds, grains, and greens, mixed with a semi sweet sauce -- a most unusual mixture that turned out to be almost addictive. It was light and rich at the same time. Chicken Noodle Soup is also available every Sunday in case you wish to make this a several course lunch feast. Of course they have the usual breakfast bar: scrambled eggs, a cheese and egg bake with broccoli, sausage, bacon, fried or baked potato chunks, thick waffles with hot maple syrup, oversized home made cinnamon roles dripping with confectioners sugar icing, muffins, and tiny chocolate cupcakes. Warm tortillas and taco filling are always available and on the other side of the room you will find mounds of cut fruit including fresh sweet watermelon, ripe cantaloupe, plump strawberries, peaches, and lots more. I particularly like the the actual physical space which is bright and sunny with windows taking up three whole walls of a hexagonal building facing across the parking lot to Whole Foods. It is scrupulously clean and the tables are separated by low walls that give you privacy without isolation. The staff is almost invisible but the used plates are whisked away as soon as you get up for your next course and the tables are kept clean while you dine. That makes it easy to have a serious conversation. Speaking of serious conversations, it is great for children, too, because you can sit in a semi private area and no one will notice flying food, small hands smashing into your plate, or hear you try to keep your temper while you explain, in a most civilized manner (while trying to keep your voice down), why this behavior is not accepted in polite society. The staff will clean up the mess quietly and discretely so you will hardly notice and not even get embarrassed. But do leave an extra tip for this attentive service. read more

I have been going to Q Cumbers for many many years. I feel it is much cleaner than most restaurants and the salads are fresh. The fruit is great - lots of options on what to eat. Many happy memories of my ex-husband and kids going there. The owner is the best - in fact I just went there last weekend after about 3 years (I moved out of state) and he remembered me! They offer a frequent diner card as well. Lots to do in and around the area. read more

I am a fan of Q Cumbers for sure! I think it's a great Salad bar buffet! It's a plus that they offer so many other things to eat as well. It has something for everyone. The salad bar is great, has tons of different topping options. Then there is pasta salads as well. There is a hot buffet with a few items that change every day. I like the salad bar much better than their hot food, but it's still pretty good. There is a fruit bar with at least 5 different kinds of fruit Desserts are muffins, cookies (not a fan of the cookies, they are always flat!) frozen yogurt with hot fudge and carmel, crumbled cookies, sprinkles pop, milk, tea soups, breadsticks. There is lots to love! read more

I'm glad I came here now instead of 2009/10 like some others! My fiance and I went because we heard it didn't use preservatives in their veggies and had low-fat options - which was great. We were both pleasantly surprised. The salad bar rocked, 3-4 different greens/mixtures, a huge variety of toppings, great dressings, etc. The fruit was decent - it was nice to get plump and crisp grapes on the fruit bar and not get soft, mushy ones like at other places. The soups were really good - 4 different kinds - also a vegetarian option. The bread was pretty decent as well. The hot bar was alright - the chicken was delicious, veggies a tad bland, but the toppings made up for it. The onion fish was a little mushy/overcooked, but as soon as I dished up, someone came with a new tray (and the previous was only half gone - so they apparently don't let their food sit out forever like some hot bars). Pasta and sauce was alright - nothing special. The bakery and desserts were great - low fat vanilla and chocolate, plus a large variety of toppings ranging from fruit to chocolate or caramel drizzles, to sprinkles and cookie toppings. As someone who is very health and weight conscious, it was nice to feel like I was hugely indulging without feeling guilty! We will DEFINITELY go back! read more

I've been coming to Q Cumbers for years and it continues to be one of my favorite places to eat at. The staff is very friendly, personable and a majority of them have been working there for years, which tell me that management must be doing something right. I eat brunch, lunch or dinner there approx. five times a month. Favorite items: melon soup, tomato basil soup, chicken noodle soup, wild rice soup, chicken broccoli salad, pulled pork taco's, chocolate chocolate chip muffins, lemon poppy seed muffins, brunch potatoes, croissants, cinnamon rolls, bbq baked chicken, bacon. Love the place and definitely recommend it to all. read more

First of all, it's a buffet and it's affordable. Here's what else: 1. It has an awesome salad bar--very fresh produce and lots of good, healthy options. 2. It always has sveral options for the "meat-and potatoes"-type stuff. This hearty, filling-type stuff. 3. The have several types of hot fresh bread. 4. Usually 4 varieties of soups--from the mundane to the adventurous. 5. There is soft-serve ice cream and toppings 5. There is always fresh fruit. 6. Drinks are all free. 7. The place is always clean. 8. Although it is in a suburban shopping center, it is a very nice physical space. The exterior walls are all glass--overlooking a little park/lake, with ice skaters in winter. So the place gets lots of outdoor light. read more

A group of us from LPI went to lunch at Cucumbers today - my favorite was the bruschetta soup - fantastic! Can't wait to go back again. Lots of ample parking too - which is sometimes hard to find in Edina. read more

The salad was excellent...let me say that first and foremost. The 'dessert bar' was hard cookies and an ice cream machine....that was it. Does not constitute a dessert bar at all. The hot bar... the chicken was really dry, and there were barely any options. Only option for gravy was chicken gravy..it was all pretty bland though. I was kind of bummed out mainly though, because basically EVERYTHING has onions in it. I really really wanted pasta salad...but I have an onion allergy and cannot have onions. Every pasta salad had onions. The soup, had onions, some of the hot bar stuff...yet again...onions. Basically every sort of dish aside from the chicken, corn, turkey, and salad (Well and fruit bar too) had onions..and there were so many it would have taken forever to try picking them out, even if I wanted to risk it. I might go back just for the delicious salad...but you guys seriously need to make options with NO onions.. perhaps have a selection of onions on the side in case they want to put them on...I would grade this place at at least a 4..if there were no onions in everything...I felt let down by that as it limited my options by more than half. Even the stuffing had onions. Anyway, like I said. I would return for salad bar but nothing else. (for those reading this... all of the fruit and salad stuff was extremely fresh and good.) read more

Horrific Customer service. Don't eat here unless you are missing your teenagers and want to have eyes rolled at you and snotty remarks thrown your way from the cashier .Food was good, Setting beautiful, cashier ruined the entire experience. read more