12 Georgia All-You-Can-Eat Buffets Where Dessert Always Shines

Georgia knows how to make a buffet feel like a full-on celebration.

While hearty mains fill your plate, it’s the desserts that steal the spotlight, from gooey pies to rich cakes and creamy treats.

Each buffet offers a sweet ending worth savoring again and again.

Whether you’re chasing comfort flavors or indulgent creations, these spots turn every meal into a memorable experience that leaves you happily stuffed and craving just one more bite.

1. Buckner’s Family Restaurant — Jackson

Southern hospitality comes with a side of banana pudding at this Jackson institution. Since 1980, Buckner’s has been serving up comfort food on lazy Susans at family-style tables.

Their dessert spread features warm cobbler that’s crisp on top and gooey underneath.

The secret recipe banana pudding, loaded with vanilla wafers and fresh bananas, has sparked family feuds over who gets the last spoonful.

2. The Dillard House — Dillard

Nestled in the North Georgia mountains, The Dillard House offers views almost as sweet as their dessert selection. Generations of families have made the pilgrimage to this century-old establishment.

Fresh blackberry cobbler steals hearts in summer, while apple stack cake wows in fall.

What makes their desserts special? Many fruits come from local orchards, and recipes date back to the original owner, Carrie Dillard, who opened shop in 1917.

3. Golden Corral — Decatur

Chocolate fountain fanatics flock to this Decatur outpost of the popular buffet chain. While the entire dessert bar impresses, it’s the flowing chocolate centerpiece that creates childhood glee in grown adults.

Fresh fruit, marshmallows, and rice crispy treats stand ready for dipping adventures.

The rotating soft-serve machine cranks out swirls of vanilla, chocolate, and twist cones that tower precariously high, a challenge many guests happily accept.

4. Ole Times Country Buffet — Macon

Grandma’s recipe cards come to life at Ole Times in Macon. The dessert section feels like a family reunion where everyone brought their signature sweet.

Red velvet cake slices disappear faster than Georgia summer rain, while the banana pudding gets refreshed hourly.

What’s truly special here? The rotating seasonal cobblers featuring whatever’s fresh, blackberry in summer, sweet potato in fall, and peach whenever Georgia’s famous fruit is at peak ripeness.

5. Johnboy’s Home Cooking — Marietta

Lemon icebox pie converts non-dessert eaters at this Marietta gem. Johnboy himself still oversees the kitchen at 73, ensuring every sweet meets his exacting standards.

The no-bake lemon creation strikes the perfect balance between tart and sweet, with a graham cracker crust that somehow stays crisp for hours.

Summer brings fresh peach cobbler that locals claim beats any fancy restaurant version, while winter features warm bread pudding with whiskey sauce.

6. The Tomatoes Country Buffet — Kennesaw

Pound cake paradise awaits at Kennesaw’s hidden treasure. The Tomatoes may sound like a veggie-forward spot, but their dessert game defies expectations.

Slices of moist pound cake serve as the foundation for build-your-own strawberry shortcakes.

The homemade whipped cream gets piped fresh throughout service. Secret menu tip: ask for the pound cake grilled with butter for an elevated experience that regulars swear by.

7. The Green Manor — Union City

History and hummingbird cake collide at The Green Manor. Housed in an 1880s mansion, this buffet serves Southern classics with a side of nostalgia.

Their signature hummingbird cake, a pineapple-banana spice cake with cream cheese frosting, has remained unchanged since 1953.

The recipe came from the original owner’s grandmother and remains under lock and key. Sunday brunches feature a chocolate fountain where the chocolate is infused with coffee for an adult twist.

8. Journey’s End Restaurant — Loganville

Cheesecake fanatics make pilgrimages to Journey’s End for their rotating selection of New York-style delights. This family-owned spot may look unassuming from outside, but inside awaits cheesecake nirvana.

Six varieties grace the dessert bar daily, from classic vanilla bean to seasonal creations like pumpkin or key lime.

The owner’s daughter, a pastry school graduate, experiments with new flavors every week. Their signature Georgia peach cheesecake combines local fruit with creamy decadence.

9. Western Sizzlin Buffet — Pooler

Cookie monsters rejoice at Pooler’s Western Sizzlin, where the dessert bar features a make-your-own ice cream sandwich station.

Fresh-baked cookies, still warm from the oven, pair with hand-scooped ice cream for customized treats. The chocolate chip cookies achieve that perfect texture: crisp edges with soft centers.

Beyond cookies, their buttermilk pie has won county fair ribbons three years running. Weekend special: hot fruit cobblers served with cinnamon ice cream made in-house.

10. Bevrick’s Char House Grille — Metter

Small-town charm meets big-city dessert skills at Bevrick’s in Metter. This local favorite might be known for grilled meats, but regulars save room for their legendary bread pudding.

Made from day-old croissants instead of regular bread, the pudding achieves a buttery richness that’s downright sinful.

The whiskey caramel sauce gets poured tableside, creating a steamy aroma that turns heads across the dining room. Seasonal fruit crisps feature whatever local farmers bring to the back door that week.

11. Mama June’s — Valdosta

Coconut cake tall enough to need its own zip code awaits at Mama June’s in Valdosta. This South Georgia institution has been layering coconut goodness since 1967.

The seven-layer coconut cake stands nearly 8 inches tall, with each layer separated by coconut pastry cream.

The exterior gets covered in fresh coconut shavings daily. Beyond the famous cake, their banana pudding uses vanilla wafers made from scratch, a labor of love that keeps locals coming back for generations.

12. Ole Times Country Buffet — Douglas

Fried pies create dessert frenzy at Douglas’s Ole Times outpost. Unlike its sister locations, this spot specializes in hand-held sweet treats that grandmothers across South Georgia would approve of.

Flaky pastry pockets filled with apple, peach, or chocolate get fried to golden perfection throughout the day.

The trick? They’re fried in the same oil as the chicken, giving them a savory-sweet edge that’s addictive.

The pecan cobbler, a regional specialty, combines pie and cobbler elements for something uniquely Georgian.