Saffron's Buffet

I went to Saffron's Buffet and didn't know it had changed hands and concept. The buffet is now down home cooking and very good. Everyday they have several different meats varying from baked and fried chicken, baked and fried fish, meatloaf, salisbury steak, honey baked ham, or turkey. They also have several different sides, a full salad bar, and desserts. The great part is the price is only 7.00 or 8.00 with a beverage.
You all should check this place out.

The buffet is now down home cooking and very good. Everyday they have several different meats varying from baked and fried chicken, baked and fried fish, meatloaf, salisbury steak, honey baked ham, or turkey.

That just doesn't seem right for a place named Saffron's ....

In case you had not noticed, the sign above Saffron's Buffet facing north says Manoosh's... I'm certain the signage will change.

Manoosh's was the place before Saffron. I wonder if Manoosh is opening again or if they are 2 signs behind?

Trust Me, Manoosh is not back there. The sign was never changed...

Jason,

Glad you posted this. Now that I'm working downtown daily, I've been meaning to find & go check out their buffet- I love Saffron. But...Country cooking was not what I wanted or would expect. Thanks for the warning.

Deb

5th/Chestnut. Next door to where Saffron's Buffet was... I'm usually about 11.30-12.30.

T.P.

Maybe there's saffron in their meatloaf....


Deb

As are other chicken dishes there...

T.P.

Maybe there's saffron in their meatloaf....


Deb

That would do it!

I'm sorry to put a damper on your enthousiasm for Saffron's new country buffet menu, Jason, but I agree with a few others who already commented that a place named "Saffrons" should be more exotic. Your description of the buffet excites me about as much as a Golden Coral or Ryans. These places are not bad per se, just not exciting! Anytime an ethnic restaurant gives way to a standard American fare joint (whatever that may mean??), or in some cases, a Walgreens, it is no cause for celebration, but rather a step backwards as far as I am concerned.

[Robin Garr]

standard American fare joint (whatever that may mean??)

I understand that the new buffet at Saffron's is scratch-made soul food, which at least qualifies as more "ethnic" than Golden Corral.

I don't really have any dispute with your broader argument, though.

Say what you want, but I just ate lunch and it is awesome. I plan to make this a frequent lunch stop.

Anytime an ethnic restaurant gives way to a standard American fare joint (whatever that may mean??), or in some cases, a Walgreens, it is no cause for celebration, but rather a step backwards as far as I am concerned.

I love "ethnic" food and seek it out more often than not. But a good down-home buffet? That ain't a step down. Nothing wrong with that.

Ok, Ok, I concede. If the food is truly homemade and done right it has definate value. Now if they could just change the name . . .