I'll start by saying we're not from here. We're spoiled for choice where we're from. Also, we're a…read moregay couple, but not overtly. We didn't know what to expect, especially seeing a few right-leaning shirts at the tables around us. Noticing this place while on a road trip we wanted to try it out. Breakfast was priced at $10.99 on the website. We got two plus one coffee and with tip the bill was about $35. Didn't add up, but ok. I noticed a few comments here about the staff being rude. We didn't experience that. From the cashier to the people serving drinks and picking up plates, they were nice and helpful. The food was ok, not great, but good for the price paid. I mean, from the mountains of food people were putting on their plates I'm a little confused how they make a profit. As a vegetarian and diabetic I had limited choice. If you are a meat eater, about every breakfast meat you can imagine they had, even something called scrapple, which is a regional thing I guess. There was an omelette station too. There was a dessert bar also. My husband -who has a sweet tooth- got a blueberry pie type dessert and could barely eat it because it was too sweet. As a diabetic it was good to see they had sugar free syrup and one sugar free dessert. On the buffet I could only have the eggs, mushrooms and a few house breakfast potatoes- which were quite good. We got there a little after 8:30 a.m. and it wasn't super busy. There was no waiting in line. When we left 45 minutes later, there was a huge line. Overall happy we tried it out. If we lived here we may go back to try out lunch or dinner. This isn't gourmet food, and for the price paid you wouldn't expect it. If you go, enjoy it for what it is.

Require tip even before service is rendered. Service Is AWFUL. Server practically threw our drinks…read moreat us. Table stayed full. Not once did anyone clear it. Food is institianilized and AWFUL. I used to to be a server and ALWAYS tip. Not this time. Complained to management. They didn't care. Worst restaurant in all of altoona. Will never go back. All you can eat but its hard to find anything worth eating.

After the original owners let this restaurant go the food was super dry after the new owners took…read moreover, I couldn't recommend coming here any longer. Fast forward an easy 6 months or so later the quality of the food is a lot better and the overall experience is much better I definitely recommend this restaurant again.

Service is really good. The food is amazing too! My favorite would be crab rangoons. The cooks do…read morereally great and other best and work very hard. And the waitresses as well. Always will come here!

Carson's served us at a wedding buffet. Food was delicious. Had the tender loin and stuffed…read morechicken breast. Also had the mashed potatoes, carrots, green bean almandine and a salad bar. Everything was amazing. Thanks for a great day.

Warning: this review is honest and potentially heartbreaking if you're expecting a great experience…read moreat Carson's. And I promise this isn't personal.. I don't even know who Carson is, only that he appears to employ half of the local high schoolers. Came into town for a weekend with family and brought our group of six in for Sunday Morning brunch. What we got was an experience comparable to a Tuesday at the Days Inn complementary breakfast in the hotel lobby. Decor and all. Even an optimist would tell you the mimosa glass came half empty; lacking any bubbles or even an ounce of refreshment. The biscuits were 8 parts flour, 1 part water, with actual feedback,"It tastes like I'm eating a stress ball." We didn't venture into the lunch line, as the prison caliber pancakes were more than enough for us. In an effort to not appear to be a self righteous small town buffet hater, props are given only where props are due. The lady making the omelette was polite and yielded a decent omelette. In summary we spent $110 before tip for 6 people, for two cups of coffee, and half of a mimosa. Quality family time was gifted to us with a 20 min wait, though. So thanks? If money isn't a problem and you feel like you have plenty to spare, I suggest a more satisfactory experience by throwing dollars bills into a fire pit to solve that childhood curiosity of what burning money smells like...hint it smells better than Carson's.

Dined there with my sister for the very first time. Did not know the place existed, but found it in…read morethe listings of restaurants in the area. The food is great, the people are extremely friendly and accommodating. We arrived for the lunch deal around 3:00 p.m. and were seated immediately and we stayed very close to 6:00 p.m. (not eating beyond the normal, but enjoying our conversation). The staff checked on us to see if we needed more water, they noticed that we were not still dining, but enjoying each others' company, we had paid our bill and were done eating. Did not bother us, or ask us to leave as the place started to fill up with dinner guests, we removed ourselves to the outside (no chairs there--but standing and chatting for at least another 15 minutes). It would be nice if there was a bench there to sit on outside; but the place is large enough that I don't really see the need for a waiting area that would require them to put in one (outside). Not one time did a staff member ask us to leave because we were NOT eating...we had come for a late lunch and good conversation. It was really rewarding to have a business ALLOW us to sit there that long and not continuously ask if we were done, or to leave. They definitely get my vote! I will be returning. Clean, good atmosphere and inviting. Maybe it's the time of day we went, but I have NO complaints about the food, cleanliness or attitudes of the employees/servers.

They always have great staff very little weight even when they're packed the food choices are…read moretypical with any buffet. The thing I like the best is their hibachi.

Best Chinese food I've ever eaten. Owner is so friendly along with the staff. Pride is reasonable…read morefor all you can eat buffet. Great variety of food and desserts.

I took my wife here for lunch and as soon as we Walked in…read moreto the restaurant they seated up and took our drink order. Food was awesome and she kept my drink filled. Thanks for great service and hope to see you guys again soon love the restaurant don't change anything.

We were in Somerset and found this place. When we walked in we were greeted with a hello. Mostly…read morelocals eat here. The dining room was not crowded which is to our liking. Server approached our table promptly. We asked for a minute as we were unfamiliar with the menu. Review of the menu was surprising. This is a small operation so the menu was not extensive but the choices were reflective of home cooking. I ordered salmon patties (which I have not had since I was a kid) and my wife ordered a salad. Timing on bringing out the food could be improved as my order came out but my wife had to wait. To me it seemed like a small hometown cook. The wait for the second meal wasn't that long but we both found it strange. Atmosphere was clean and sedate. No loud patrons or booming sports TV's. I noticed that the servers did spend time talking to each other but nothing for me to complain about. Food was tasty and fresh. Portion sizes were acceptable, not huge nor skimpy. What caught our attention were the prices. A complete dinner with two sides was less than $10. Unbelievable. Staff seemed sort of unprepared almost as if they were new at the job but nice. Paying for the meal with electronic payment seemed new as they had to discover how to use Apple Pay. Overall a nice quiet hometown place. Would I recommend it. Absolutely. This place is not a fancy joint nor highly polished but if you want good food for a good value in a friendly atmosphere go here. If I'm in the area again I would return.

Simple country diner with friendly service. Prices are very reasonable & portions are modest…read more Country fried steak was good, but the mashed potatoes were pretty dry, wouldn't be surprised if they were instant. Soup of the day was outstanding! Believe it was cream of cauliflower with wild rice. It was full of flavor! Apple pie was ok, but didn't come close to my mother in-law's homemade apple pie.

Wait staff was attentive to our needs and double checked everything to accommodate our food…read moreallergies. There was a large event happening on site, but the staff kept everything moving along. Love the view.

Used to be a much better buffet but now kinda sad but still the best deal at the place…read more Service can be amazing but also can be really slow which is always surprising at a buffet where most people don't order off the regular menu. Since the buffet went down hill I did order the shrimp pasta and soooo glad I did!! Definitely the best food I have had there including at Helens.

The food was really good better than most buffets. Only problem was the food there is too much of…read moreeverything. Service was good considering the place was pretty busy it was near excellent.

This visit was a huge disappointment compared to the previous two. Our server, Jordan, came right…read moreover after seated and asked if I wanted a potato. I did not, but my dining companion might. He said he would come right back. Well, it was exactly 29 minutes until he returned to take dirty plates. He never asked if we needed refills or anything. By far, the worst service we have had at this location. The food bar was not as good as previous visits. The fish was tough, as if it had been out a long time. The shrimp was dry and tasteless. The salad bar was fresh, but only offer iceberg lettuce. The steak was cooked as ordered, but was mostly fat. The beer-battered fish was hot and tasted good. The carrot cake was good. I feel like this was money wasted. Seating is comfortable and not crowded. The noise level is high, but expected with so many people.

PROS: food was good, menu variety was plentiful, staff was friendly, place was spacious, they make…read moretheir own desserts, good hours, and nice hours CONS: floor was messy and others got their food before us despite the fact we ordered before them OVERALL: I would definitely come back here. They also have a buffet on the weekends

We had a very quick stop Monday afternoon - in and out in 30 minutes! I got a BLT with a side of…read morecottage cheese and my partner got a veggie burger with a side of fruit! Great and friendly service, would stop over again!