One of my favorite parts of going on vacation is the hotel breakfast buffet experience. Here are 5 buffet chains diners say are worth every penny. Golden CorralGolden Corral, which has been around since 1973, offers a wallet-friendly buffet experience with homestyle favorites. The chain replaces the void left behind by Hometown Buffet and Old Country Buffet, which shuttered locations around the pandemic. They’ve got a sick buffet, they’ve got a big a** salad bar.