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Old Country Buffet

1855 S Stapley Dr, Mesa, AZ, 85204
  • (480) 545-2696
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  • Rand H.

    = = = = = = WEEKDAY LUNCH BUFFET! = = = = = = Stopped back in here for lunch today & got settled into a booth in the very comfortable dining room. This time I counted up fewer food choices, 94, but still plenty... plus lots sauces & toppings. (Business wa

    (4)

  • Ranger P.

    We normally go to the southern location and have a great experience there. This time we went to the Stapley location, and had a bad experience. Upon entering the restaurant we had to wait almost 10 minutes for the cashier to come and help us. After that was done we tried to locate a table to sit at, however a clean table was hard to find . The middle section by the soda machines had 10 dirty tables. It was around 8 o'clock p.m. when we got here, store was not busy at all. Wife and I had tacos but in the taco meat there was bone fragments and gristle. I took a picture of the dirty tables bone fragment and gristle. We will be going back to our original one that we always go to and not come back to this location.

    (1)

  • Austin h.

    Not good food and employees was nice gm was nice to help me out with getting food and seating I would give it 3 out 5 stars

    (3)

  • Michael S.

    Had a buy one get one free coupon and still felt like I paid way too much. Prices are not family friendly. Food is tasteless. Will not be returning.

    (1)

  • ashourena j.

    The most nasty food ever I thought this location would be better then superstition but it's just as worse I wish there was a way to give no stars they don't even deserve one!!!

    (1)

  • Marina M.

    Not the best but wanted breakfast and had a coupon for the family. The people are nice don't eat her often.might be awhile for I try this place again.

    (2)

  • Debbie B.

    Cheap and good for when you don't want to cook....roast beef was tender and veggies fresh....I will go again

    (4)

  • Tawnia N.

    Disappointed. Under new management? It's been over a year since we last ate here. I had an uneasy feeling as we got out of our car, but I didn't want to show my uneasiness. While walking in, I saw a big glob of chunky yellow substance, I almost turned around. I told my husband, "Let's go to another place, I think this is a sign." He gave me that look a husband gives his wife when he's not changing his mind. "Ok, nevermind." As we got closer, we discovered it was cheesy mac and cheese. Shrugs shoulders okay, continue on. It must be that good for someone to sneak it out. I told the hostess, "Just so you know, there's food in the parking lot, you might want to have someone clean it up." She just smiled. Umm okay. Still cautious, I decided on salad. Finally I was brave enough to try some hot food (french fries & stuffing). My husband came back with his plate, fried chicken, mash potatoes, gravy, mac and cheese! I have always raved about their fried chicken when we ate here in the past. My husband took one bite and it was bloody. I surprised myself by not overreacting. We calmly told the waiter. My daughter and I decided to get dessert (cookies, still playing it safe). We both came back and the manager or owner was at the table. She apologized & said, "We took the chicken back and carefully took it apart. We discovered it was a vein that popped and was full of blood." I gagged & nearly got sick all over the table. I exited the building, there was still that yellow glob still in the parking lot, that did it for me, I got so sick. Sorry to the people who saw me get sick outside the restaurant. Never, ever going back. My husband came out with ONE coupon to eat free. I shook my head and said, "You can eat here all by yourself next time." He crumpled it up and threw it away.

    (1)

  • Amy Michelle Mosier M.

    This location has too many tables and not enough buffet. I counted 5 counters including the drink station. Freakin' Hibachi Grill has way more selection. Other Country Buffets are great. This one needs therapy. No chicken enchiladas here. Don't you know, Country Buffet, that's what I went there for? They had a tub of chicken tortilla soup but absolutely no soup bowls. Tortilla soup on a plate leaks into the other foods. Not good. Oh, and they have French fries but the ketchup is nowhere to be found. And that's what I noticed about all the condiments. They aren't next to the right food. Hubby said the pizza wasn't good. My chocolate cake was very stale. I think the chef was a Le Cordon Bleu dropout.

    (2)

  • Amber C.

    Vincent was a true delight during my parents last visit to this location. He extended a warm greeting while the cashier stumbled to find her customer service footing. While my mom was getting plates for herself and dad, Vincent made casual and friendly conversation with my father. These visits to local eateries are becoming less frequent for my dad as his Parkinson's disease claims more and more of his mobility and control. For whatever reason Vincent chose to bestow such kindness, it was much appreciated.

    (4)

  • Kathryn C.

    Seriously gross food. I'm pretty easy going.. And I only ate a bit of salad and dessert. The food smells bad and looks even worse. Even my boys who all love food barely ate. So disappointing for how much we paid!!!!

    (1)

  • Michelle S.

    Went for dinner to try their carved turkey. They were out, was going to take about a half hour. No problem. Then a half hour turned to a two hours. Threw was no white meat fried or baked chicken. They were out of plates, ice, cups and silverware most of that time. It's like they didn't know how to manage with a full house. What we were able to eat was okay. The turkey was not worth the wait.

    (2)

  • J R.

    Courteous staff and good food. Sometimes we miss the egg casserole dish at breakfast - always was our favorite.

    (4)

  • Chris W.

    We had not been here for a year+ or so, and things have improved greatly. Everything that I tried was pretty good, except for some Asian styled chicken bits that was old and very tough. Probably reheated too many times. The staff is, as always, friendly and helpful. We stopped for dinner, then came back for lunch a week later. Dinner offerings were a little more upscale, but lunch was acceptable as well. Everything but the previously mentioned chicken chunks was fresh and tasty. The variety seems endless. We'll be back.

    (4)

  • Alex B.

    I've eaten at this buffet three times, once for a Sunday dinner, once for a Monday dinner and once for a Thursday dinner. Sunday was very busy but Monday and Thursday weren't. However, the quality of the food was just as good during the week as on Sunday. Even at 8:45pm they were bringing out fresh dishes when they closed at 9pm. The only reason I knocked it down a star is the price. I've been enjoying it because I've used buy one get one free coupons so my guest and I have been able to dine for dinner, with drinks, for under $14 + tax. At regular price, which would be $9.99 for the dinner buffet plus $1.99 for drinks is a little pricey. It's totally worth it to splurge for the drinks, though, even if you're normally a water drinker. In addition to Coke products, they have white and chocolate milk, a variety of coffees and hot chocolate, a variety of teas and Icees! The customer service is great. The employees are friendly. My only real complaint is that there aren't any napkins at the table. You have to remember to get them when you get your silverware at the buffet.

    (4)

  • Kelly C.

    Typical buffet with powdered mashed potatoes, lots of chicken dishes, and a decent salad bar. Place was fairly clean, lots of food and they were bringing out new pans as soon as the other ones were empty or almost empty, so that was good. The warm bread pudding with soft serve vanilla was soooo good. Good for what it is.

    (3)

  • Linda S.

    This place doesn't have much to choose from. Waitresses take too long to clean up dirty tables. Beverage area was always dirty.

    (1)

  • Ron O.

    Just received an e-mail from Anthony Wedo. the CEO of Old Country Buffet asking me to tell him "what I think" but as usually, their web site doesn't work. You click and click and click but nothing happens or opens....intentional? Probably. Anyway, I visit the location once a week on West Bell Road here in Glendale, Arizona.....it's "so-so" but that's about all I can say. For the price, probably the worst buffet around town. Very bland and boring food. Nothing ever changes, it's the same old, same old. I stick with salad only, the only reason I even visit. It's about the only thing worth eating and basically they offer a good selection of greens and toppings. Problem is they offer ZERO dressings that are low fat, or no fat. They claim they offer no fat and low fat dressings on their web site but that is totally incorrect information. I bring in my own dressing which solves that problem. I had been nibbling on their chicken tenders for months until I accidentally found out they were fried. Yes, fried, and they don't tell you this. The buffet consists of very very unhealthy foods so be ultra careful in what you select. The "Mexican display" is next to disgusting. If you want to make yourself sick, take a look at the ground beef (for tacos). It literally floats in a pit of crank case oil. Beware, NONE of their food items list any warnings as far as fat content, cholesterol, trans fats, etcetera. I guess the only reason I make a weekly visit is because I can't find a good place to get a salad close by. They recently did some "house cleaning" and thank God, got rid of some very rude and arrogant personnel, including the "manager who didn't give a hoot about anything" except himself. Had the personality of Willie Nelson's hair brush. There are still several employees that need to be fired but it seems the new manager is slowly getting around to doing that, and maybe making the place a friendly restaurant that it once was.

    (2)

  • Heather D.

    went here for dinner and it was HORRIABLE. they had no meat really that only thing was some roast beef that was extremely hard, the taco salad and taco shells were stale, the featured dessert was hard; there was only one waiter working for the whole place. Very disappointed we all felt very ill after leaving. we don't be returning. Cost way TOOO much

    (1)

  • Will M.

    The price they charge for a drink is OUTRAGEOUS! Sneak a drink in or say you don't want one and get one anyway.

    (2)

  • Jessica S.

    I went there for dinner . When we arrived the lady at the front counter was very nice but was very slow and a long line formed behind us . After we paid and got a table we started to check out the food . The food was slim pickings as there was not much out there . We got some food sat down and ate. We were not thrilled . The food was dry and cold . So we went back and looked there but was nothing that we wanted . We took a look at the desserts that looked like they were supposed to be cold but the cheese cake and pudding was warm and did not seem fresh . More food was out and it was better . The meat was not as dry the rolls were warm not cold and the Mac and cheese was hot . We sat at the table for a bit and relaxed and we both started to get sick so we headed home . We both ended up getting very sick from eating there . I would not recommend going there .

    (1)

  • Kimo K.

    Was in the neighborhood and decided to try this place for lunch. I was very dissatisfied. First of all, their prices with drink, are higher than Golden Corral, and their food sub par, both with respect to quality and selection. On the salad bar, the romaine was yucky - wilted, brown, and some pieces with spoiled, black splotches. Funny, since the iceberg lettuce selection and the spinach was nice and fresh...I assume the manager was asleep at the switch. Two or three of the chicken dishes were overcooked and dry, as was the marinated (?) pork dish. The steamed fish was dry and smelled bad; like the fish was old. And some veggies were squishy, overcooked like what you get in the deep south. And no beef selection. It just was not a good dining experience.

    (1)

  • Ingrid A.

    Too many seats, so little food! Not a lot of options but what's there is really good. -Pros: the drink station, you can choose from soda, coffee (different kinds) and icee, the desserts and salads are also good Cons- the booths ae to small, and it gets a little crowded at times But overall not that bad

    (3)

  • Jorge Luis S.

    Awesome food, awesome service. GREAT prices. The lady who's job is to just take the dirty plates and cups offera Tapatio or Tabasco hot sauce. She will here and there eventually also ask if we needed anything. Not just our table, pretty much all the tables. She earned a $10 tip from me. Definitely coming again due to service.

    (5)

  • Robert F.

    Great selection, great food. Mostly hits, rarely misses. I enjoy this buffet over any other in the valley.

    (4)

  • Jennifer S.

    I came here because I got a "buy one and a drink, and get a buffet free" coupon for my birthday. Sign up with their email newsletter and you will get your free coupon every year like me. My mother has an obsession with buffets, and I finally decided to come with her to an American one. Overall, this American buffet was impressive. It had a wide variety of foods and lots of drinks and desserts to choose from. I especially liked how they had their own Icee machine and their salad bar was fresh. The customer service was also good too. After eating a plate, someone was ready to pick it off my table.

    (4)

  • Kasey M.

    This place is disgusting its so dirty and all the food was dried out and I got a salad and there was a huge hair in it I've never had a good experience here its over priced for mediocre food

    (1)

  • Jamie C.

    Old Country Buffett gets a bad rap but honestly to me their food (with the exception of the salad bar) is just as good as Golden Corral. The main difference is that this location of OCB and most others are terribly run down. I mean the atmosphere makes you feel poor for eating there. I like that they have a beverage bar here and you can get whatever beverage you want when you choose to (they have sodas, Icee's, and Cappuccino machines). The service is super friendly and accommodating, well worth the money- I just wish this place could get a remodel

    (3)

  • Jon S.

    Not bad tonight

    (3)

  • Emma H.

    I've been coming to this Old Country Buffet with my family since I was a little girl. I can't tell you I haven't had a couple of bad experiences, but generally this place is pretty good. The staff are always friendly and they try to keep things as clean and fresh as possible. I definitely prefer breakfast/lunch over dinner here though, I always find everything is a bit better during the day. It's not very different from any other buffet, but I guess out of family tradition I'm obligated to like the place. :)

    (4)

  • Amy B.

    I came here Friday night with some friends and have to say, its not so bad. It's been A VERY long time since I have been to an old country buffett....the old out of sight out of mind syndrome. We went for dinner service, and foro the 3 of us to eat, with drinks it was about $37. Ouch. I was expecting it to be about $30 for all of us, but it was a few dollars more then we had expected. No big deal really, just wasn't planning on spending almost $40! Not bad though. I have to say, they had quite a selection. They had several different buffets going, and many dishes that looked good. They even had a grill area that had a chef guy cutting food....nice! I got a little bit of steak, and it was tasty. yummy. Anyways, not such a bad place. Will probably be back in the future!

    (3)

  • Sandy C.

    I've never met a buffet that I've fallen head over heels for, but there are many that I think are just okay- including this one. To be perfectly clear, the 4 star is for the staff alone, the food quality is... well, buffet quality. I don't think I can really complain, I mean, it was $7.99 for myself and kids eat free (kids meaning my 1 year old). The lady that was taking care of the area that we sat in was pretty chatty and was really nice to Kayden, very sweet lady really. You'll find everything from salads and soups to fish, fried chicken, and spaghetti. Good ole fashioned food. Some meats tasted like they've been out for a while, fruits and veggies were fresh though. And the guy who was in charge of the hamburger / hotdog area was freaking awesome. He kept asking Kayden if he wanted a hotdog, it was seriously cute. This is your most typical buffet with your-not-so-typical staff.

    (4)

  • Natalie D.

    I am finicky and picky. I don't really like buffets. I find the foods usually old, stale, bland...etc. But not this place. The food turns over quickly, it's warm, its clean, there is a huge assortment of food, the salad bar is fresh, the lettuce is crispy. It's actually the best buffet I've ever eaten at, with the exception of maybe the pricier vegas ones. Way better than any others in the valley.

    (4)

  • Kari D.

    I'm not a fan of buffets. So, why did I go here? The in-laws. Basically if you want to eat a ton of food for cheap, this is your place! Yes, they have a large lunch selection, and lots of drink choices, but that is all this place has going for it. So, I see pizza, and I think, pizza, they couldn't possible screw that up! Wrong! It made frozen, cheap totinos pizzas taste like gourmet. MMMmmm, chicken strips. Wrong again. How did they get them so salty?

    (2)

  • George P.

    Well it has been a little while since I have been here for lunch or dinner. I did come here for a networking meeting about 6 months ago and that was pretty good, but I didn't pay anything for it, but would have. My girlfriend and I ran in here the other day and wish I would have went to Golden Corral, but didn't have the time. There is really no selection and it hasn't really changed in 10 years or so. The manager was sitting at the table as you walked in and talking to a few people, one who used some foul language. The waitress was actually great though, I did tip her well for her service. The quality of the food was ok, but just not the selection or quality of Golden Corral and they charged us $23 for both of us for dinner with 1 soda and a water with 2 dinners. I just don't think you can compete with Golden Corral, so don't charge their prices. Keep up the good breakfast though.

    (2)

  • Nancy R.

    Not good. OCB is not a place for quality dining. It is best suited for folks who prefer quantity over quality.

    (1)

  • S.M. B.

    You can't beat the senior lunch for the price. Food is always tasty.

    (4)

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Opening Hours

  • Mon :11:00 am - 8:00pm

Specialities

  • Takes Reservations : Yes
    Delivery : No
    Take-out : Yes
    Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
    Good For : Brunch
    Parking : Street
    Bike Parking : Yes
    Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
    Good for Kids : Yes
    Good for Groups : Yes
    Attire : Casual
    Ambience : Casual
    Noise Level : Average
    Alcohol : No
    Outdoor Seating : No
    Wi-Fi : No
    Has TV : No
    Waiter Service : No
    Caters : No

Old Country Buffet

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