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Welcome to Cook's Buffet Cafe and Bakery
At Cook's Buffet Cafe and Bakery, the essence of comfort food meets warm hospitality. Nestled in DeLand, Florida, our cafe offers a delightful American buffet experience, featuring a robust salad bar and a rotating selection of mouthwatering meats, including tender roast beef and succulent pork loin. Patrons rave about the homestyle cooking and the inviting ambiance, complete with lush greenery and cozy seating. With options for vegan diners and kid-friendly meals, we cater to all tastes. Guests love the attentive service and the option to enjoy a meal al fresco. Join us for lunch or dinner, and savor a taste of home.
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About
Cook's Buffet Cafe and Bakery
Welcome to Cook's Buffet Cafe and Bakery, a charming culinary destination nestled in DeLand, Florida. Located at 704 N Woodland Blvd, this cafe offers a delightful blend of American cuisine, with a special focus on salads and hearty buffet options that are perfect for both lunch and dinner.
With its inviting atmosphere and casual vibe, Cook's Buffet Cafe caters to families, friends, and groups looking to enjoy a meal together. The restaurant features plenty of outdoor seating, free Wi-Fi, and ample parking, ensuring a convenient dining experience for all. Plus, dog lovers can rejoice as pets are welcome too!
One of the standout features of Cook's Buffet Cafe is its extensive buffet offering. Guests can indulge in a variety of mouthwatering dishes, including perfectly cooked roast beef, tender pork loin, and succulent leg of lamb, freshly carved to order. The buffet allows for unlimited sides featuring seasonal vegetables, salad, and warm, hearty bread that perfectly complements the main dishes. Customers rave about the quality and presentation of the food, making every visit a fulfilling experience.
- Casual Atmosphere: The restaurant boasts a beautiful interior adorned with greenery, giving it a cozy, country feel that invites you to relax.
- Affordability: At just $12.99 for the lunch buffet, you receive one choice of meat and unlimited access to a plethora of side dishes and salads—an exceptional value for the quality provided.
- Family-Friendly: With options catering to kids and the availability of vegan dishes, Cook's Buffet Cafe ensures that every member of your group finds something to enjoy.
- Customer Service: Patrons have commented on the attentive and friendly staff, who keep the dining experience smooth and enjoyable.
From the complimentary drinks to the expansive salad bar, there's something for everyone. Whether you’re savoring the comforting flavors of mashed potatoes and gravy or delighting in the refreshing variety of vegetables, every bite celebrates the essence of home-cooked meals. Renowned among locals, Cook's Buffet Cafe has earned loyal customers who often return for classic dishes like key lime pie, a must-try dessert after a hearty meal.
With options for takeout and delivery, plus the ability to make reservations, Cook's Buffet Cafe and Bakery is designed to meet your dining needs whatever the occasion. So next time you're in DeLand, don't miss out on this culinary gem—where each meal is crafted to satisfy and every visit feels like coming home.
People talk
Our Guestbook
“ I went with a group of friends. I approached the buffet and the roast beef looked awesome medium rare I asked for and that's exactly what I got sliced thin tender, juicy delicious. I had mashed potatoes gravy, beets. Everything was yummy. Service was good. We ordered drinks. Everything came promptly Would go back in a minute. I wish it was open today, but it's Monday and they closed. ”
“ Amazing food. Awesome salad bar. All food was great! Awesome salad bar. Thanksgiving dinner while on vacation in Florida ”
“ Second time to review. Even better this time. Had the pork loin with sauerkraut. Was wonderful. Veggies were green beans, beets, sweet potato, collards. All good. Salad bar had a nice offering. Warm bread brought to table. Husband had key lime pie which was good. I had jello as I like the mix of old recipes in the jello. Can't wait to go back for pork loin. Husband had the beef. Also offered fish, Turkey, lamb. Only get one choice , one time. But nice servings. Everything else is all you want. ”
“ I finally had an opportunity to dine at cooks and it was a great experience! The restaurant is gorgeous inside and out. We loved all the greenery outside, the multiple country-cozy sitting areas inside. Nancy and I ordered the Lunch Buffet which comes to $12.99 each and my mom ordered the same thing but added coffee and dessert to the meal bringing the price up to $18.99, which is still worth it, considering the amount of food you get and size of dessert provided (enough for the three of us to share). The buffet comes with one choice of meat and unlimited entree sides and salad. Soup and additional meat sides cost more, I think $5 for meat and .99 cents for a soup with full buffet. The amount of meat you receive at the carving station depends on how much the chef provides you and they don't weight it out. The one thing they could do to make this better is actually weigh it out to show the customers all portions are the same. The food was all very good but when we arrived they were out of carrots and brussel sprouts. Halfway through our meal they refilled these items. I chose the leg of lamb which was very tender, delicious, and had a lot of flavor. The chef was nice enough to slice my portion of meat right off of a fresh leg just out of the oven. Thank you Chef!! I was also able to sample my wife's pulled pork and my mom's roast beef. These two meats were also very good, but if I were to go back again I would definitely order the lamb, I didn't even need a knife to eat it because it was so tender. They also had turkey roasts, and baked fish to choose from, which also looked delicious. Our server Taylor was very nice and took good care of us the duration of our meals. Taylor also refilled our bread basket and water glasses as needed. The restaurant and restroom was very clean and I definitely will return next time I'm in the area. All in all it was a great experience and I recommend dining here if you're in the area and looking for a great meal in a beautiful setting. ”
“ Love Cooks. We came here for lunch November 2024. Price for the buffet was $13. You get unlimited salad unlimited cooked vegetables. One meat. Meal is also served with fresh hot bread. You can get extra meat or a dessert for $5 more. Never had a bad meal here. The restaurant fills up quickly so get here early or later in the afternoon We came at 2:00 p.m. and it was not crowded at all on a Wednesday. Close to downtown DeLand and shopping. ”
“ Yummy this place is so adorable like a doll house. The staff is super friendly and helpful. It's a Buffett you go up one time for the meat and unlimited veggies. If you want another plate of meat you tell your waitress and for a small fee she gets it for you. They bring you bread and butter for the table. We both liked everything we. We both ate roast beef and the veggies and coconut cream pie for dessert. It's like you ate at your mom's kind of food not fancy but nice and very tasty. We will be back. ”
“ If your in the area then this is the place to go for lunch. I haven't tried dinner time but the lunch is awesome. Easily the best salad bar I've had in a long time. ”
“ A restaurant built into an older home, that serves endless salads, and sides! You get a choice of one protein, with a dinner that costs $19.99. The choices of protiens can range from: Lamb, grilled or fried chicken, pot roast, and specials that can include prime rib, or lamb pot pie! You can't have a buffet, without dessert right? A choice of desserts are available too, such as chocolate silk pie, coconut cream pie, banana pudding g, and much more! My personal knock on the is place, is that for a second serving of protien, you'd have to pay extra. Other than that, the overall experience was nice, the resteraunt feels homey, and the service is friendly. I do advise to come at a good time, because this place gets BUSY! Review 5/2024 ”
