Desi's

So love this place one of the best places I've eaten since I've been to Crestview I'm doing some EV Chargers and I've eaten here almost 3 or 4 times already it's absolutely delish I must try family orientated food is to die for you have never had banana pudding and bread pudding like this in your life

Desi's in downtown Crestview is "cafeteria-style" dining with plenty of positive features and very few negatives. The first positive? The place is "all-you-can-eat" with a great variety of items to choose from. One negative might be that they're closed Saturday, Sunday and Monday and the open days are for lunch only hours (11 -1:30) except that they do have a dinner buffet from 530 to 8 pm on Fridays. Another positive is that the food was super fresh, hot enough to make you wait for it to cool off a bit plus the taste and quality is spot on. When I visited for lunch they were serving fried chicken, baked spaghetti and meatloaf as part of their "mains". Each was delicious. The several side dishes available were standard country-cooking fare but certainly elevated in quality and taste. These included rutabagas, stewed cabbage, cheesy broccoli, baked beans, mashed potatoes, brown gravy, macaroni and cheese (super cheesy), rolls, and cornbread hoecakes. (This is not a complete list, so your results may vary...) Another negative is parking... with on-street and behind-the-building parking available it's limited due to the fact that Desi's is always busy (be patient as there can be a line, but it moves quickly - a positive!) and it shares downtown with several other businesses. Don't forget that dessert area, which is serve-yourself simple and is included with your meal. The bread pudding was great and the several dessert dishes appeared to be made in-house. The service was great, both in the dining room and on the serving line. They post their offerings daily on their Facebook page so you can see ahead of time what's on the rotating menu. The menu includes family recipes that look and taste great, so be sure to watch for your favorite dishes. The price is reasonable (based on quality and what's included (your drink too!) for $16.99 + tax. (Edit on 9/12/2023... as with everything nowadays, the price at Desi's has increased recently to $18.99 + tax. Still a good deal but be advised...)

All you can eat diner food. Simple selection but all good and all filling. Exceptional bread pudding. Building is a bit run down but it's clearly been standing for a long time. It is clean. It's an all you can eat self serve diner so service isn't much but doesn't need to be much. They clear your table pretty quickly and drinks stay full.

If you're in the mood for good Ole home cookin then is is your place. If you leave here hungry that is your fault. There isn't one item on the bar that isn't delicious. Let's not forget the dessert bar! The staff here are so friendly it almost makes it feel like your part of the family. So bring your appetite and come enjoy yourself.