Comfort food is always in season as far as we Texans are concerned, especially if it’s all-you-can-eat. Giddings Downtown Restaurant definitely fits the bill, with buffet-style Southern home cooking in a historic, small-town setting.

About 55 miles east of Austin, Giddings is a small town known for its Southern hospitality. Located in a historic building, Giddings Downtown Restaurant features an all-you-can-eat lunch buffet in which every last item is made with love.

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Inside, the atmosphere is no less antiquated. Rich mahogany furnishings, brick walls, and fine artwork bring several different eras together under one roof.

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Seating is available both up and downstairs, so you’ll never have to worry about finding a seat. Strike up a conversation with the locals and learn all about the history of the town.

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Baskets full of all your favorite down-home staples look, taste, and smell just like mom used to make. Things like chicken-fried steak, pot roast, and tons of green vegetables are cooked to perfection with flavors reminiscent of childhood Sunday night suppers.

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Don’t be surprised if your stomach and eyes aren’t on the same page; it happens to the best of us. The buffet is only offered at lunchtime, closing at 2:30 p.m. so the restaurant has plenty of time to get ready for dinner. Pricing is $7.95/person, an absolute steal considering the sheer amount and quality of food you receive.

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Home cooking just tastes better when it’s made the old-fashioned way. How good does all this look?

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Address: 155 West Austin Street, Giddings, TX 78942. Hours are 11 a.m. ’till 3 p.m. Sunday-Wednesday, and 11 a.m. until 9 p.m. Thursday-Saturday. The buffet runs from 11 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. daily.

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Visit the buffet’s website or Facebook page to learn more.

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Address: 155 W Austin St, Giddings, TX 78942, USA