5 /5 Gard Nic (BandW2011): Im too young to remember going to a classic Pizza Hut, but I wanted to try visiting the buffet of a "Pizza Hut Classic" after reading about them on Rolando Pujols blog.
I wont comment on the quality of the food. Its standard Pizza Hut fare. I havent had Pizza Hut for a few years, and I was satisfied :)
Note that the buffet isnt open all day, and hours dont seem to be posted on the website. As of the time of writing, the buffet hours are 11:30 - 1 PM on weekdays.
The dining room seems to mostly pass the vibe check. We had the option of a booth or table. Booths are lit by the classic branded lamp. The buffet and dining room use a lot of wood trim. Our server, Casey, was very nice, and refilled our drinks regularly. (Hopefully I have his name right, I only saw it on my receipt)
The menu was a bit limited, but the buffet island is pretty small, so I dont suppose it could have been bigger. The store wasnt very busy today, but the pizza trays were still replaced quickly. The salad bar is completely closed, as it appears that nationally, Pizza Hut no longer serves salad. A salad would have been nice with the meal, so this was a small disappointment.
Some things seem to be missing: wooden chairs were replaced with metal, and the tablecloths are a plaid pattern instead of checkered. The classic red cups were missing. The experience wasnt perfect, but I get that things may have been updated or replaced for one reason or another. Personally, I would prefer the restaurant stay open than try to preserve its original image at any cost.
For a simple buffet, I had fun! I would check out other Pizza Hut Classics in the future to see how they compare to this one.
