This All-You-Can-Eat Southern Food Buffet in New Jersey is a Must Visit

We all need to indulge in some good old-fashioned comfort food sometimes.

From shrimp and grits to fried chicken, nothing beats authentic southern cooking and while New Jersey isn't known for its warm southern hospitality, there is one restaurant in Essex County that remains an exception.

If you're looking for some of the best southern food in the state, look no further than this hidden gem in Irvington known as Don's Diner.

This nostalgic spot will take you back to the 1950s with its vintage neon signage and old-fashioned service counter seating.

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The diner offers all the classic favorites from French toast to burgers but the real star of the show here has to be the incredible soul food buffet.

Offered every Friday, Saturday and Sunday starting at 11 am, the offerings here range from fried chicken and smoked turkey to rotating specials like Columbian sausage, lamb, and oxtail.

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The best part of all however are the delicious sides. Indulge in an all-you-can-eat feast of cornbread, fried rice, collard greens, and fresh veggies.

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End your meal at their dessert bar where you'll find an array of fresh fruit and favorites like their homemade banana pudding. The restaurant also offers a bakery counter where you can score a decadent cake baked fresh daily.

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The lunch buffet at Don's Diner is offered at just $10.99 a person and dinner for $29.99 a person. To learn more, you can check out their official Facebook page here.

Address: Don's Diner, 666 Nye Ave, Irvington, NJ, USA 07111.