Hodel’s Country Dining is a home style old school buffet that opened in 1967 and still packs locals in. We were passing through Bakersfield and had this on our bookmark list. The decor doesn’t look like it has changed much nor has the carpet or upholstery. They have several private rooms for Banquets and weekly meetings, which look very popular. Rated 4.4 on Google, 3.8 on Yelp. Pricing Even the prices are retro cheap. A Tuesday-Thursday midweek 11am-4pm lunch buffet only costs $15.80, less than Chipotle! Breakfast is cheaper at $14.30 and has standard breakfast items, omlets, waffles, biscuits and gravy and their “World Famous Cinnamon Rolls”. Dinner Tu-Th $16.55 Special Menu: Tuesday is Taco Tuesday | Wednesday is Chicken Fried Steak and Fried Porkchops | Thursday is Chinese Food. Fri-Sat $17.65 tri-tip roast, brisket, and ribs, Sunday Brunch $18.40 include more food. Children’s discount. Higher prices on Holidays like Mother’s Day Brunch. Drinks are extra. Compare this to one of the best buffets we’ve been to! Food Review Downsides: The food was average at best. Most items are pretty old style, seems like the menu hasn’t changed in decades. Selection is not immense, mostly classic American dishes like fried […]

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