Home to the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, La Crosse is next to the Mississippi River and across from the state of Minnesota. With more than 50,000 residents, La Crosse offers a wide variety of places to go, things to do, and many restaurants. Included in the restaurant selection are quite a few buffet style eateries. Always popular, buffet restaurants have the reputation of serving food at a reasonable price.
The Pizza Doctors serve a buffet with pizza as the main offering. Not only do they serve traditional pies, but also specialty creations, such as the Peanut Butter and Jelly pizza. There is a salad bar to go with the pizza, as well as garlic bread. Tuesdays are Fiesta Night, with an added Mexican food buffet. This includes a taco bar, taco pizza, and taco salad. For dessert try a Peanut Butter Cup Pizza. It has peanut butter topped with Reese' Pieces and chocolate chips.
China Buffet offers a wide variety of Chinese and other Asian dishes. Standards include egg-drop soup and sweet and sour chicken. The chefs also will put out unexpected dishes, such as Japanese Chicken and Mei Fun. This restaurant is very popular with students, as they offer good food at student-friendly prices. Try the Crab Rangoon or Sesame Chicken, just two of the local favorites. The restaurant does accept credit cards and offers food for take-out.
This restaurant offers unlimited steak cooked to order, as well as all the sides to go with it. A salad bar is also available, as are potatoes and vegetables. For those who do not want steak, there is chicken and fish, also freshly cooked. Some menu items vary, for instance there may be ribs instead of seafood. Top it all off with a trip to the dessert bar to enjoy something sweet. Expect to find cheesecake and ice cream with all the toppings, as well as other goodies.
Part of a national chain, Old Country Buffet offers not only a wide variety of standard dishes, but specialty items, also. Guests can always expect to find macaroni and cheese, fried chicken and baked fish, just to name a few. They routinely offer freshly made sides, often cooked in small batches to ensure the best taste possible. Dessert is a large selection of cakes, pies, cookies, and ice cream with toppings. For those looking for something lighter, there is a salad bar and baked chicken or fish.
