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    Empire Buffet

    3.5
    (158 reviews)
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    Wow! As an LA native I felt very picky about selecting a buffet in the IE…read more Empire Buffet was very clean, sanitary and the staff was delightful. Each station was being maintained well and the food was being refreshed in a timely manner. My favorite part of the visit was the hibachi station and the assortment of seafood items to pick from. Highly recommend you take your family and friends - if you're hungry and can smash a bunch of food in one sitting lol.

    50/50 that you either get sick or you don't. You probably need to have a strong stomach to enjoy…read morethis, since 3 of my party survived the meal whereas I suffered with a stomach ache/food poisoning. If you'd like, you can test your luck. Because you get the 50/50 chance risk with the low price of like $15 - 20 (I dont know, my friend paid for us all) I suspect it was plenty of the fried and cooked foods that are responsible for some of the reviewers' ache. The orange chicken, hibachi chicken, lo mein, -- the usual. Dont count on the vegetables like broccoli to be safe either, they wont do anything for your gut either. I wonder what's the quality of their cooking oil, since my friends said it might be the root cause of it all. We never encountered me sick at any place except this The sushi bar was alright. Nothing spectacular and delectible. You get the low quality of sushi for the price, after all. Im not sure if it contributed to the sick feeling but beware! For the garlic bread, fries, chicken nuggets, and just about other 'instant' looking food -- theyre probably instant and quickly cooked for service, really. That garlic bread had a spongey texture. Again, thats what I get for coming to a low budget place

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    Alumni Dining Commons

    Alumni Dining Commons

    4.4
    (21 reviews)
    4.6 mi

    Amazing hidden gem in Riverside, California. No one could guess that a college campus meal can…read morecompete with great service, fine dining food like the local famous hotel and outdoor dining! Lots of big tables for your big group of friends. It wasn't noisy either. Some of the best food and desserts Riverside has to offer, especially for a Sunday brunch. I'm sorry I over looked ADC for so long. They abolished all my cravings in one visit for a very appreciated price. Definitely go with a appetite! The flan tastes like aunties, the tri tip was this side of prime rib. They have a wonderful selection of food even an omelet bar! I just wasn't hungry enough to celebrate all the goodness I saw. I guess I just need to go back often because it's not just a great price, it really is amazing food. Check out the hot fresh cinnamon pecan rolls, too. Most everything is made in their kitchen. Shout out to Cori the Manger that addressed my special situation with a smile and attention. I'm sold, I'll be back especially when Heritage House has a special event because ADC is less than a block away for brunch or dinner. You can't find a better assortment of food anywhere else in Riverside for a big group or to satisfy a craving or five. Yes,I had five craving before i got there, and managed to satisfy a couple more too while I was there. See you there Yelpers!

    Looking for new brunch options? How about having an AYCE Sunday Brunch at the Cal Baptist…read moreUniversity Commons? Yes, it is open to the public, and the array of food is mind boggling, and just as good as any other good breakfast spot. It is located in the Commons which is located in the center of campus. It is easily found from the front entrance on Magnolia Street. Huge numbers of parking spaces are nearby. There is a large, lush, grassy, tree-lined area open for school events in the center, spaces for young children to run and play, and bathroom facilities aplenty. It has been a fairly well-kept secret until some TikTok'ers, You Tubers, and Instagrammers recently let the secret out that they are open to the public. Curious, we came around noon a few Sundays ago and the line out the door was overwhelming. Mind you, the line was made up of mostly non-students. For any late-rising students (those that live on campus), they got priority entrance because their meals are pre-paid, and many have nowhere else to eat, unless they have a car. It's only fair. So we left that day without eating and saved it for another Sunday when we could arrive earlier. They open at 9:30 am. Close around 2. Almost classy for a campus cafeteria, it is the main and largest of the several cafes and restaurant locations on campus. It has a sleek, modern look, is well maintained, and offers a broad selection of foods that is appealing and upscale. I had my eye on the carving center (tri tip available on this day) and custom omelet stations (there are two, one at each end), but there are so many more entrees and side dishes to choose from, including beverages and desserts. Grab a tray, take your time, and browse the many stations first before you start loading up. There is plenty for all. But if you walk away hungry, it's no ones fault but yours. This is also a place where students can get a respectable, part-time job on campus while "edjumacating" themselves. Better yet, it must be comforting as a parent knowing there is well prepared, healthy food available for feeding your son with a hollow leg. It is not the despicable, monotonous dorm food I had the misfortune to experience many decades ago (obviously not here). While very popular with students and public alike, there is a tremendous amount of seating for all, indoors and out. There are highchair and booster seats for the little ones. Very family friendly. Our bill for 2 seniors, 3 adults, and 2 children came to around $130, quite affordable when Grandma and Grandpa are treating. And everyone left satisfied.

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