Golden Corral in Peoria closing.

[kevwr1962]

https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/ne ... in-peoria/

Owner flat out blames Pritzker.

Not a fan of buffets AND chains but I will say this. When we go to competitions, we go to CG as there is something there for everyone and there is no complaining. Been to one in Chicago 'burbs, Rockford, Springfield, and Indy and they were all far better and cleaner than the one in Peoria which I almost walked out of. As much as I'm no fan of our current Governor, I don't think THIS closure it is all his fault.

[DennisinMH]

I think this Pandemic has been hard on all restaurants, especially buffets. I know for a fact that folks miss Jason's Deli salad bar. But, I'm wondering if GC offered forms for patrons to fill out for food selections, and staff filled the plates for them. That's how we're doing Salad plates, and it's working out well.

My experiences at GC are mixed. I once went to breakfast 1 hour after opening, and some items were already cold or lukewarm. Dinner time seemed better, but sometimes food wasn't replenished right away when empty. I did like their soups, desserts and butterfly shrimp.

I am in agreement that their closing should not be blamed on Pritzker.

[Oscar Leroy]

I think it's past time to get rid of buffets and salad bars. I've seen people do some disgusting things, like sample everything with their fingers and lick them off in between each item.

[RPlant]

I think it's past time to get rid of buffets and salad bars. I've seen people do some disgusting things, like sample everything with their fingers and lick them off in between each item.

Care for a mint?