These Nebraska All-You-Can-Eat Buffets Have Truly Legendary Pie Tables
Across the state of Nebraska, all-you-can-eat spots have perfected the art of piling plates high and ending every meal with something sweet. I grew up believing dessert was the most special part of dinner, and these places proved me right every single time.
The pie tables at these buffets are not just an afterthought; they are the main event, stacked with fruit-filled slices, creamy pudding pies, and cobblers that make you forget about portion control.
Locals plan their visits around these spreads, and first-timers leave wondering why they waited so long to discover them.
1. Chances R Restaurant & Lounge – York
Carved-to-order prime rib nights and a Sunday buffet pull in regulars who know exactly what awaits at the end of the line.
The house bakery turns out old-school pies that end up front and center on the dessert spread, and trust me, they vanish fast.
Fruit fillings bubble under golden crusts, and cream pies get topped with peaks of meringue that look almost too pretty to eat. Almost.
York locals treat this spot like a weekly tradition, and out-of-towners quickly understand why once they taste a slice of the cherry or coconut cream.
2. Golden Corral – Omaha (N 72nd St.)
All-you-can-eat grill favorites feed the crowd, then the Brass Bell Bakery station stacks fruit pies and cobblers so high kids press their noses to the glass.
I once watched a toddler try to negotiate a second slice before finishing dinner, and honestly, I respected the hustle.
The dessert lineup changes throughout the day, so timing matters if you want first pick of the apple pie or peach cobbler.
Families return week after week because the variety keeps everyone happy, and the price point makes it easy to bring the whole crew along for a feast.
3. Golden Corral – Bellevue (Gregg Rd. W)
Families pile plates with pot roast, then circle back for whole-pan cobblers and classic pies that rotate with the seasons.
Spring brings strawberry-rhubarb, summer means cherry, and fall delivers pumpkin that tastes like someone’s grandma made it from scratch.
Bellevue diners have figured out the system: grab savory items first, pace yourself, then save maximum stomach space for dessert.
The cobbler pans get refreshed often during peak hours, so warm fruit with a scoop of soft-serve becomes the perfect ending to any meal here.
4. Valentino’s Grand Italian Buffet – Lincoln (35th & Holdrege)
Nebraska’s homegrown buffet returns with daily lunch and dinner service and a revived dessert buffet with ice cream that makes every visit feel like a celebration.
Sundays add an indulgent brunch line that draws crowds who know the dessert spread gets even better on weekends.
I remember my college days when Valentino’s was the reward for surviving finals week. The dessert bar mixes Italian classics with American favorites, so you can pair tiramisu with a slice of apple pie and nobody judges.
Lincoln residents consider this place a local treasure worth protecting.
5. Tso’s Asian Buffet – Grand Island
Seafood night draws a line out the door, but the dessert corner surprises first-timers with cakes, soft-serve, and other sweets when the trays come out fresh.
Nobody expects to find classic American desserts at an Asian buffet, which makes discovering them even more delightful.
Grand Island folks appreciate the variety here because you can satisfy cravings for sushi and stir-fry and still finish with something sweet all in one trip.
The dessert selection changes based on what the kitchen puts out that day, so regulars always check the corner first to see what showed up.
6. Fyre Modern Grill Buffets – Kearney (Crowne Plaza)
Weekends mean unlimited prime rib and crab legs, and the finale is a full dessert bar that reads like a bake-sale wish list.
Wednesdays switch to an Italian buffet with sweets to match, so you can plan your visit based on which theme sounds better.
Kearney travelers staying at the Crowne Plaza stumble into this buffet and end up extending their trips just to come back.
The dessert spread includes pies, cakes, cookies, and pastries, all arranged so beautifully you almost feel guilty loading up a plate.
Business travelers and families both leave satisfied and planning their return.
7. Asian Buffet – Lincoln (N 27th area)
Over one hundred items daily, plus a dessert spread with multiple cakes and eight flavors of ice cream, make this Lincoln spot a destination for serious eaters.
Big tables treat it like a victory lap, returning for seconds and thirds until they finally admit defeat at the dessert station.
I brought friends here once, and we spent an embarrassing amount of time debating which ice cream flavor paired best with chocolate cake.
The sheer variety means you could visit weekly and never eat the same combination twice, which explains why college students and families keep this place packed during peak hours throughout the week.
8. China Buffet & Mongolian Grill – Lincoln (66th & O)
Choose your stir-fry ingredients at the Mongolian grill, then wander to a dessert bar stocked with cookies, cakes, pudding, and soft-serve that keeps kids bargaining for one more bowl.
Lincoln families appreciate the interactive grill experience, but the dessert section is where negotiations really heat up.
The soft-serve machine runs all day, and the pudding cups disappear fast during dinner service.
Parents use dessert as motivation to get kids to try new foods at the main buffet, and honestly, it works every single time because those cookies and cakes look too good to pass up.
9. Grand China Buffet – Omaha (114th & Dodge)
A classic Omaha all-you-can-eat stop where regulars know to save room for the dessert table after sushi and grill runs.
The layout makes it easy to plan your attack, and seasoned diners have their routes mapped out to hit the best stations without backtracking.
The dessert table sits near the exit, which means you pass it on the way out and suddenly remember you need just one more plate.
Omaha residents bring out-of-town guests here to show off the variety, and the dessert spread never fails to impress even the pickiest eaters who claim they are too full for sweets.
10. Super Buffet – Columbus (23rd St.)
Local delivery apps show steady hours and traffic, but in-house, the sweet section stays busy from lunch through dinner.
Columbus diners appreciate the consistent quality and the fact that the dessert area gets refreshed often, so late arrivals still find plenty of options.
The buffet layout here makes sense, guiding you naturally from savory to sweet without feeling rushed.
Families come here for weeknight dinners when nobody feels like cooking, and the dessert section provides the perfect ending that makes everyone forget about the dishes waiting at home.
Regulars have their favorite tables and their favorite dessert combinations down to a science.
11. Asian Buffet – Gering (for Scottsbluff-area diners)
The crowd-pleasing lineup includes sushi and hot dishes, and weekend nights see the dessert corner refreshed often as families make a final pass.
Scottsbluff-area diners drive to Gering specifically for this buffet because the variety beats anything closer to home.
The dessert corner features cakes, cookies, and pudding cups that disappear quickly during busy dinner shifts.
I visited on a Saturday night and watched the staff bring out a fresh tray of brownies that vanished in under ten minutes.
Local families treat this buffet like their weekend reward, and the dessert section is always the grand finale everyone looks forward to.