The Kitchen Buffet at Vernon Downs

3 (47 reviews )
$$
Restaurant
Dine-in
Delivery
Breakfast
Brunch
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About The Kitchen Buffet at Vernon Downs

The Kitchen Buffet at Vernon Downs is a casual dining option located at 4229 Stuhlman Rd, Vernon, NY, with prices generally ranging from $10 to $20. The buffet menu features a variety of foods, including breakfast and brunch items, with recent updates led by a new chef who has introduced noticeable improvements in quality and variety.

Customer feedback highlights a clean, well-maintained environment and friendly service, with particular praise for selected dishes like sausage gravy and carved meats. The buffet is popular, sometimes resulting in long wait times, especially during special events or discounted days. While most reviews reflect satisfaction with the food and service, some guests have reported issues with food temperature and selection on certain occasions. Overall, the Kitchen Buffet is regarded as a reasonable option for buffet dining in Vernon, appreciated for its evolving menu and attentive staff.

Reviews (47) 3

  • Victoria Tolkan
    Mar 13,2026

    I attended the brunch this past Sunday. The sausage gravy was absolutely amazing. Hands down the best I have ever eaten! The new chef recommended I try and it did not disappoint. He was energetic and passionate. The hash brown were a home run also. They must be making big changes- you can definitely taste the difference!

  • Theresa Hill
    Mar 13,2026

    Again I had the pleasure of going to the Buffet again today at Vernon Downs i’m still impressed with how they’ve cleaned it up and brought their menu up. Food was delicious as always and I had the opportunity to taste a couple of new things one the raspberry vinaigrette or was it strawberry delicious no matter white and a new rice absolutely scrumptious my hats are off to the chef and to the wonderful waitresses. Everybody is just so pleasant there. I look forward to my next visit again I think it’s.awesome a good bang for your buck

  • Kornelia Herringshaw
    Mar 13,2026

    Not too bad for the 5 dollar Wednesday buffet but boy is it crowded ! Long lines to get in !!

  • Barbara Dennis
    Mar 13,2026

    Sunday brunch was very good and we'll worth the price. Great carved ham, shrimp, chicken marsala, many breakfast items plus dessert. Can't beat it and everything tasted good, would definitely recommend.

  • Dmitriy Guzner
    Mar 13,2026

    I was hesitant to pay $20 for the buffet after reading the reviews… luckily they are doing $5 Tuesday Buffet (Fall 2023) and for $5 there is literally no way to be disappointed! Had a great 4pm meal and was full until lunch the next day.

  • Rick green
    Mar 13,2026

    Been coming to hotel and buffet for 15+ years. Everything is getting tastier. The waitresses are excellent. Keep up the good work

  • Michelle Ayers
    Mar 13,2026

    Went to the mother's day buffet. When we got there we had to make reservations. So we did so we went to the bar then went and played the slot machines till are reservation time came up so we went back to the buffet and we still had to wait in line even though we had reservations which made no sense. And the food was not all that good it was cold and they did not have such a big selection neither and the dessert was not all that great neither. Definitely will not go back there. Well I am going to go back to the Kitchen Buffet for the memorial day buffet. Hopefully it is better than the mother's day buffet. Well least you don't have to make a reservation this time. I called ahead of time. Well the memorial day buffet was delicious! They had everything that you would have at a cookout and ect item's.

  • Pamela Purcell
    Mar 13,2026

    I highly recommend this buffet! Not only was the service amazing but the food was too... Chef Nick has done it! You struck gold when you hired chef Nick Vernon downs!

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are some popular dishes to try at The Kitchen Buffet at Vernon Downs?

    Customers love the sausage gravy from brunch, carved ham, shrimp, chicken marsala, and the variety of desserts.

  • Do I need a reservation to dine at The Kitchen Buffet?

    Reservations are sometimes required for special events like Mother's Day, but usually walk-ins are welcome.

  • Does The Kitchen Buffet offer dine-in and delivery options?

    Yes, you can dine in or choose delivery for convenience.

  • Is parking available at the restaurant?

    Yes, there is free parking including a parking lot and free street parking nearby.

  • Is The Kitchen Buffet wheelchair accessible?

    Yes, it has wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, seating, and toilets to accommodate all guests.

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