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The All-You-Can-Eat Buffet At County Fair Buffet In New York Features Downright Delicious Country Cookin’

Published May 6, 2024

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John Williams

For diners looking for some authentic country cooking in New York State, there is an all-you-can-eat buffet in the town of Nichols that will provide that and a whole lot more. It is called the County Fair Buffet, and it is located inside of the Tioga Downs Casino and Resort. It has up for offer not just great Southern cooking, but great cooking from all over the globe. The best part about it? It's a buffet, so diners can eat until their heart is content. For more information on this place, which we think might just be the best buffet In Tioga County, New York, keep reading, below.

County Fair Buffet’s mission is to put all of the best comfort foods in one place, and then let the diner really dig in. For those gaming at Tioga Downs, it makes for the perfect meal. But it’s also a destination spot in its own right.

Sign for "County Fair Buffet" in a spacious dining area with people seated and a buffet setup in the background.
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The buffet features a wide variety of food, from soup, salads, and pasta to seasonal and regional food that spans the entire world.

A chef stirs a colorful vegetable and shrimp stir-fry in a pan over a flame, with a buffet in the background.
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Then there’s the carving station, which showcases a rotating lineup of beef, pork, turkey, and ham. A lot of the beef options on offer are provided by a local farmer: Tiffany Farms of Nichols, New York.

A perfectly cooked roast with a crispy crust, being sliced with a fork in a warm, inviting setting.
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For those looking for some delicious Southern cooking up north, County Fair Buffet comes loaded with barbecued pork ribs, macaroni and cheese, and crispy fried chicken.

A plate of grilled chicken, shrimp, steak, and mixed vegetables on a wooden table.
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And don’t forget to leave room for desert! The buffet’s desert station offers all sorts of pies, cakes, puddings, and fruit. Ice cream lovers, rejoice! There is a make-your-own sundae station with soft serve ice cream.

A spacious buffet restaurant with a variety of food stations and large windows overlooking a scenic view.
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And the price could not be more right! Breakfast starts at $9.99, while lunch starts at $12.99 and dinner ranges from $24.99 to $29.99. Sunday brunch is an affordable $16.99.

A hearty breakfast plate with an omelet on toast, seasoned potatoes, and a fruit medley, alongside fresh salads.
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For a buffet experience above and beyond the normal, it's worth making the trip to the County Fair Buffet. It's definitely the best buffet in Tioga County, New York - and many people don't know it's hiding in a casino. While in the area, why not make the short trip over to Robot City Games in Binghamton, which has over 120 arcade games for visitors to play. And for those looking for a place to stay in Nichols, we recommend staying close to the buffet and booking a room at the Tioga Downs Casino and Resort.

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