Eating at America’s Largest Buffet - Shady Maple Smorgasbord

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  • Опубліковано 8 лют 2025
  • Today, I’m taking on the legendary Shady Maple Smorgasbord in Lancaster County! This massive buffet has everything you can imagine, from traditional Amish dishes to prime rib, seafood, and an endless dessert bar. Join me and ‪@HereBeBarr‬ as I explore the buffet, try some must-eat dishes, and give you my honest review!
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 83

  • @LavenderSmile101
    @LavenderSmile101 3 дні тому

    Oh wow looks nice and very big buffet lots of options lol . I can see you guys enjoyed your meal .

  • @HereBeBarr
    @HereBeBarr 6 днів тому +4

    So fun 🤩

    • @ActionKidExtra
      @ActionKidExtra  5 днів тому +1

      This place totally blew me away!

    • @christianhansen3292
      @christianhansen3292 5 днів тому

      best better buffet than Golden corral but with some unique items.

    • @jaynep13
      @jaynep13 5 днів тому

      Dang it, guys, I have never been there, but do not live too far from it so I guess I should go. Jon Barr I did not realize you are from Fair Lawn! My bro works at Jokers Child comics on River rd. You should go there and do a video!!! :) Action Kid!!! You need to go back and put the stewed tomatoes ON TOP of your mac and cheese. That is a thing here in Pa. I never knew that growing up in Bergen County. Lol Now you guys have to come here to Pottsville and do a Yuengling Brewery tour. It is pretty cool.

  • @margd77
    @margd77 7 днів тому +4

    That buffet and those desserts look simply amazing, AK! Wow! 😊

    • @ramencurry6672
      @ramencurry6672 7 днів тому +1

      There used to be a farmers market years ago not too far away and they had the best banana bread and zucchini bread. It’s extremely rare to get banana bread and zucchini bread that good on such a high level. Unfortunately they closed but I think there’s probably some other secret spots since many Amish places don’t really advertise

    • @ActionKidExtra
      @ActionKidExtra  5 днів тому +1

      You know it!

  • @lilystonne4108
    @lilystonne4108 7 днів тому +2

    I was here for breakfast on Thursday, Jan 23, 2025. Amazing!

  • @lilacseason5187
    @lilacseason5187 7 днів тому +2

    Thank you for showing the Shady Maple Smorgasbord experience. Fun.

  • @niviamendez1958
    @niviamendez1958 3 дні тому

    Awesome stream, as usual! Must go to this place!

  • @sofiac7170
    @sofiac7170 7 днів тому +2

    I love this place I go at least 2x a year since only 1/2 hr away …and I love the Famers Market …there is also some great roadside places along to route for veggies and fruit

  • @tejida815
    @tejida815 5 днів тому

    i’ve been there for breakfast. We drove out on an early December morning. After breakfast we went shopping at the nearby market.
    I love visiting Lancaster County.

  • @jarihult
    @jarihult 7 днів тому +4

    Huge selection of foods at that buffet and all of your foods looked delicious 😋Thank you for sharing this experience and the review A K🙂👍!!!

  • @aprilrains973
    @aprilrains973 7 днів тому +1

    I'd love to go there, what a selection of food and those desserts looked so good!

  • @HengMiao
    @HengMiao 6 днів тому +1

    $24.99 is a great deal for a farm to table dinner buffet, and there's an endless amount of delicious food options! I don't know how you guys can eat a three different buffets in a day, but good job! 😁 Thank you for sharing this review and experience along with Jon, AK! 🤗

    • @ramencurry6672
      @ramencurry6672 6 днів тому +1

      It’s actually a good price when you consider the price of meat is high. That said, there’s not much to do in rural PA so the long drive may actually not be worth it unless if it’s a novelty visit once in a while

    • @HengMiao
      @HengMiao 6 днів тому

      @@ramencurry6672 It's absolutely a good price. 😃 The serene rural areas can also be a nice escape from the city once in a while.

    • @ActionKidExtra
      @ActionKidExtra  5 днів тому +1

      My pleasure!

  • @monica-NJ-123
    @monica-NJ-123 7 днів тому +1

    This looks amazing , so much food , where do you start ? Thank you for taking us along 😋💕

    • @ramencurry6672
      @ramencurry6672 7 днів тому

      There’s no real rules since it’s rustic. If you were in New England, oysters are the quintessential appetizers.

    • @ActionKidExtra
      @ActionKidExtra  5 днів тому

      You're welcome!

  • @RebekahCurielAlessi
    @RebekahCurielAlessi 7 днів тому

    Yes. Mr Barr does in fact look "whooped" by his Whoopie Pie. 🥧
    And I am, as you say "blown out of the water."
    Some endearing folks in the booth behind you.
    Thank you for sharing this delicious food and fun experience!!
    ❤❤🐼

  • @lauriew110
    @lauriew110 7 днів тому

    what an amazing day you had with @herebebarr AK 😃 thank you for taking us on that fun excursion! my eyes would definitely be bigger then my tummy at this place and would need to pace myself lol 😋 what a great buffet restaurant and awesome selection to enjoy 💯👍

  • @davidcarbone3385
    @davidcarbone3385 7 днів тому

    Been there, done that, with food coma, lol Glad you got to go and enjoyed it!

  • @JackieBrundrett-rg4jr
    @JackieBrundrett-rg4jr 7 днів тому

    I like the name Shady Maple. I would like to stay all day and sample everything. Incredible!

    • @ramencurry6672
      @ramencurry6672 6 днів тому

      It’s kind of an interesting name. In my opinion I feel that the name evokes a Canadian vibe since Canada is probably the biggest exporter of maple wood or at least a big industry leader

    • @ActionKidExtra
      @ActionKidExtra  5 днів тому

      I know!

  • @rionno7294
    @rionno7294 7 днів тому +3

    Shady Maple Smorgasbord looks dominating AK!🤩😍😎 As America's biggest Buffet with tasty appetites!😛😋🤤 Thanks Action Kid for sharing that restaurant!😌🤗🥹😇

  • @johnbandman9415
    @johnbandman9415 7 днів тому

    This is one delicious! I went here last year.

  • @Mary-wk6of
    @Mary-wk6of 7 днів тому +3

    Wow ActionKid that definitely looks delicious!😋

  • @MaritKjønø-r1o
    @MaritKjønø-r1o 7 днів тому +1

    Wow! I hope you got full 😂😂 Looked amazing ☺

  • @Dolsie-tv6mh
    @Dolsie-tv6mh 6 днів тому

    I agree. It must be worth going to if you are around that area.

  • @minsiuh8960
    @minsiuh8960 7 днів тому

    Theres a whole shady maple supermarket nearby and its huge. Great place to walk off the meal and shop for more snacks and cake lol

  • @lvdawnll8166
    @lvdawnll8166 7 днів тому

    Love seeing all the food! I wish i lived next door😂

    • @ramencurry6672
      @ramencurry6672 5 днів тому

      If you live next door you could have weddings, events and parties in the house and all the guests can just eat at the restaurant

  • @victoriap3832
    @victoriap3832 7 днів тому

    I went there years ago, when we went to white Hope. Interesting!

    • @ramencurry6672
      @ramencurry6672 7 днів тому +1

      It’s been there for many years. I remember hearing about Shady Maple in early 2000s before UA-cam and social media. Back then it was sort of a “secret”

  • @joshremington
    @joshremington 7 днів тому

    thank you ☕😀😎🤠

  • @JonathanButler-zd8qt
    @JonathanButler-zd8qt 7 днів тому

    I'm a big eater and I would have a wonderful time there!

  • @penngrey
    @penngrey 7 днів тому

    They used to give you a free buffet on your birthday I think. Not sure if they still do that. Amazing place !

    • @paradisehotel5005
      @paradisehotel5005 6 днів тому

      Unless you bring your passport how would they know it really is your birthday?

  • @D.N..
    @D.N.. 6 днів тому

    The price was incredible . How in the world can they afford to have it so low!

    • @ramencurry6672
      @ramencurry6672 6 днів тому

      The restaurant probably buys meat in massive quantities for discount rates I assume……Also I assume the restaurant owns the property and probably not paying rent

  • @pauly5418
    @pauly5418 7 днів тому +1

    OMG! Your third buffet. I thought you guys were wearing the same clothes as last video. I was alreading thinking that there was so much good food and not enough stomach just for this buffet alone.

    • @ramencurry6672
      @ramencurry6672 7 днів тому

      A 3rd buffet feels like sport eating. There is a UA-cam lady from California who can seriously eat massive amounts of food and she’s actually skinny

  • @Trendycosmetics-os6gh
    @Trendycosmetics-os6gh 7 днів тому +2

    That's a lot from a buffet. This is the largest for real.

  • @Valencenliberty
    @Valencenliberty 7 днів тому

    Wow AK 😮😮😮 how would ya know what to chose wow Lucky u

  • @deborahroberts1854
    @deborahroberts1854 7 днів тому

    All you can eat buffets are totally dangerous for me! I'd come out of there like a balloon ready to pop! But I'm glad you enjoyed it.

    • @ramencurry6672
      @ramencurry6672 7 днів тому

      I agree. I love buffets but there are pros and cons. One advantage is that you can learn about a specific dish item that you never tried and sample it. One time at a buffet, there was a chicken livers item and I was actually surprised how good it was and it’s usually a terrible dish. Buffets can be a learning experience at times

  • @DanVsWorld
    @DanVsWorld 7 днів тому +1

    I want this

  • @s.cosmin306
    @s.cosmin306 7 днів тому +2

    great large buffet

    • @ramencurry6672
      @ramencurry6672 7 днів тому

      It is big. In theory you could have a wedding or family gathering event near by and have all the guests go to the buffet. It seems easier

  • @JonathanButler-zd8qt
    @JonathanButler-zd8qt 7 днів тому

    How far is it from NYC?

    • @ramencurry6672
      @ramencurry6672 7 днів тому

      It’s far - like a couple hours west of Philly. Despite being a long tedious drive from out of state , it’s not that unusual to see New York people traveling around PA.

  • @m.j.5169
    @m.j.5169 4 дні тому

    no pun

  • @ceciliawilson6328
    @ceciliawilson6328 6 днів тому

    Maybe the breakfast is better quality, but most of the prepared dishes, desserts, and vegetables didn't look appetizing to me. I loved buffets when I was younger. I'm not a meat eater, so I guess not for me.😮

  • @CheesePuff-t2e
    @CheesePuff-t2e 7 днів тому +1

    Can't do buffets.

    • @ramencurry6672
      @ramencurry6672 7 днів тому

      You can in spirit by watching people eat at buffets

  • @michaelchin3550
    @michaelchin3550 7 днів тому +1

    Has anyone been to an Asian buffet? The choices available make the choices at Shady Maple unimpressive. This place may be large by the food choices seem repetitive.

    • @ramencurry6672
      @ramencurry6672 7 днів тому +1

      I see your point. However the advantage of Amish food is that you can find old versions of American food that you normally don’t see in the 21st century…..Also there are some unique Amish dishes that are not found anywhere else in the world but in Lancaster county.

    • @RebekahCurielAlessi
      @RebekahCurielAlessi 7 днів тому

      Ooh, can you describe a dish or two I'd find at an Asian buffet?

    • @ramencurry6672
      @ramencurry6672 7 днів тому +1

      @@RebekahCurielAlessi…It depends on the place. In many cases it’s a mix of Americanized Chinese food and other miscellaneous items. It can be fun.

    • @RebekahCurielAlessi
      @RebekahCurielAlessi 7 днів тому

      @@ramencurry6672 sounds enticing!! 😊🥢

  • @dlb4299
    @dlb4299 7 днів тому

    For younger people like you it is amazing. I enjoyed it when I first went there years ago but not so much any more. I feel like I have to eat everything or I am not getting my money's worth. I just don't like to eat that much at one time. The real thing is that despite of it being in Amish country and the homemade vibe etc. it is still mass produced in large batches with a set formula for everyone. I watch a video a few month ago about background operations of Shady Maple. To serve that many people it has to be an assembly line system. For that price I would rather go where the meals are made by a chef with care.

    • @josephzimmer6776
      @josephzimmer6776 7 днів тому

      You'll pay double, if not triple, the amount for your personal chef meal. Shady Maple : can't beat it.

    • @ramencurry6672
      @ramencurry6672 7 днів тому

      I see your point. I haven’t been to Lancaster County in a long time but from what I remember there were other restaurants that were very good where you can get specific specialty items like Amish chicken noodle soup that they call “pot pie”. In my opinion it’s best version of American chicken noodle soup

    • @dlb4299
      @dlb4299 6 днів тому

      @ramencurry6672 in Ohio my mother made the noodle kind of pot pie. I never heard of pot pie in a crust until I moved to PA.

  • @peteralcuri4205
    @peteralcuri4205 5 днів тому

    Like I said beats the stinking city