Q. Cumbers

My family has enjoyed many meals at this restaurant. I was pleased today to see that it has completely recovered after the shutdown during the worst of the Covid pandemic. In addition to the food, which includes a very extensive salad bar in addition to a wide variety of entrées & desserts, I also enjoy the owner's sense of humor. The latest is illustrated by the photo, in which the granola toppings "may contain" nuts, while the peanut jars "for sure" do.

This spacious restaurant has high ceilings and the temperature was warm, very inviting. The lighting is bright and the building is circular, with the dining area surrounded by large windows. The workers appear efficient and attentive. I was glad to see the buffet was replenished in a good way and found everything fresh. The people dining all seemed to enjoy the experience except one nurse who was focussing on a video while she apparently was having breakfast. I was glad to see the dining staff check on her often. Our friends from Dodge Center told us about this place and they drive a long way to come here! My wife thanked me three times for taking her to this restaurant and Whole Foods, next door. This is a perfect restaurant to have next to a shopping area and the prices seem just right for a buffet of this size. We'll be back for sure!

This is our favorite place for salad. There are at least 4 types of greens. And practically, every vegetable that you would like to add to it. I noticed different oils and vinegars to create your own dressing. I counted 6 various prepared dressing. There is a variety of prepared salads, such as pasta, broccoli and coleslaw. Three types of soup were offered but I believe that at least one is changed each day. Homemade bread and rolls are offered. They have a small hot foods bar but I wasn't interested. Fresh fruit watermelon, cantaloupe, honey do and pineapple are available. Ice cream with different toppings along with fresh baked cookies will satisfy your sweet tooth. Everything was cleaned and stocked for an enjoyable experience.

Q. Cumbers has got a good variety of all-you-care to eat hot foods and soups all prepared like you might expect in a college dining hall. The best parts are the extensive fresh salad bar and desert areas. The soft serve ice cream and a coffee is a great way to end a meal. Yes, it's a buffet, but I've always liked it way more than the chains, since, while the options are a little limited in comparison, the food itself is of better quality.