Not so long ago, it was predicted that . Falling demand for this dining style during the 2000s and 2010s was compounded by the COVID-19 Pandemic which saw customers develop a huge aversion to sharing communal dishes and serving spoons with strangers. However, the recent cost of living crisis has revitalized the nation's all-you-can-eat buffet chains with many members of the public turning to them as a reliable means of having a filling and affordable meal out.

Food and beverage management lecturer Lilly Jan, expounded on this idea in an interview with . She said, "Americans [..

.] are afraid to take risks with their dollars as relates to food. They want to go somewhere with the kids where everyone can have what they want and it doesn't break the bank, but they want to make it an experience.

" . In this article, we have examined both amateur and professional reviews to create an overview of America's all-you-can-eat buffet chains. A detailed explanation of our methodology can be found at the end of the article, but before we get to that let's learn more about the country's all-you-can-eat buffet chains.

11. Cicis Pizza As , it's no surprise that Cicis Pizza ranks at the bottom of our list. As the name suggests, this chain specializes in pizza and it serves many versions of this popular food from deep dish to topped flatbreads.

Most famous of all are the chain's specialty pizzas, many of which spotlight inventive flavors such as the chain's Mac & Cheese Pizza, its Spinach Alfredo.