Shady Maple Banquets and Catering
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This place didn’t disappoint
made a trip once for a birthday because it was free for the person on their birthday and felt like we'd been over charged. food was mediocre at best and not worth the gas it took us to get there. it will be our only trip.
What a Smorgasbord! So many food choices, 😋 The gift shop is the icing on the cake! 🎂
Hours
| Monday | 8AM - 4PM |
| Tuesday | 8AM - 4PM |
| Wednesday | 8AM - 4PM |
| Thursday | 8AM - 4PM |
| Friday | 8AM - 4PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Shady Maple Banquets and Catering is a humungous, very country old fashion buffet experience, widely recognized as the largest buffet in America. The massive food hall features a huge variety of literally everything you can imagine, from classic turkey dinner style to pastas, fried chicken, fish, jerk chicken, cheesesteaks, pizzas, a salad bar, and an enormous dessert bar with all types of puddings and pies and an ice cream station. There are separate carving and grill stations for ham, brisket, steaks, salmon, prime rib, wraps, and burgers. The selection includes familiar buffet items and unique PA/Amish-specific dishes, offering typical American fare with a mix of local Amish cooking reminiscent of grandma's home cooking.
The food is good quality, generally pretty good, tasty, and fresh, with everything prepared well using locally-sourced ingredients. It represents great value, though it is routine fare, mostly meat and potatoes. The beverage station is extensive, with sodas, teas, milks, coffee, lattes, Icee's, and an enormous selection of juices. The dining area is very nice with a fancy hotel ambience, and the parking lot is big enough to accommodate the 2,000 people it can seat. Service is great, with very friendly staff, though there can be a bit of a wait as it is always busy. A 12% service charge is included, with tipping not allowed.
Downstairs, there is a massive gift shop and everything store with plenty of knickknacks. The experience is different and impressive due to its unbelievable size and interesting 3D art scattered around the halls. It is worth a one-and-done trip to be wowed by the variety and countess options, making a day out of a visit.