Well I thought this was a hard to rate kind o place. It's in an old school cafeteria so the dining…read morearea is either nostalgic or dreary depending on your school experience. We arrived on a Tuesday about 11:40. There was only one other customer. While we were there 4 groups of 2 did come in. I noticed most everyone else was ordering the daily specials - a beef sandwich or tenderloin sandwich. The buffet had a lot of food. Couldn't figure out the economics of so much food for so few people. There is a hot buffet that had fried chicken and 4 or 5 other entrees. The fried chicken didn't seem quite done to me, but the chef assured me it was and I was just seeing coloring from the marinade. I think the only thing on the hot buffet either of us liked were the au gratin potatoes, the was also a large salad bar and an extremely wide selection of desserts. I'd say it was ok, probably not as good as Bonnie Cafe at the airport. They do seem to do a good job of marketing and their specials must attract a lot of local interest.

Great find on Yelp. Traveling and weather was going to get a little harry for a bit so thought we…read morewould stop and eat. So glad we chose the buffet. Food was great, hot, and plentiful on the buffet. They also have a menu you can order from. If you go away hungry it's your own fault. Price was great also. Staff very attentive. Place very clean.

Very good food quickly served and I love the atmosphere. Love watching planes flyingread more

Wow! Fantastic home town restaurant with all the best comfort foods we all grew up with…read morewith. We found it on our drive from Georgia to Iowa just after a major blizzard hit. As an added benefit, it's in the airport.

Ok, ok. It looks like a lot of food. True, but it is a…read morebuffet and I only had the one plate. This building is on a busy street and always seems busy, so that's good. Other reviews say the food is served fresh and hot and I can attest it IS HOT! Good, fast service for an affordable price. The inside is a mixture of Mongolian-style grill and buffet, but there aren't as many food options as some buffets. For example, there are two sections of desserts and a large salad section and another section with "American" food but only three hot tables of "Chinese" food. Overall clean and updated but wishing for more options.

The food was amazing the prices were okay but the service was amazing I've been here like 3 times a…read moreyear for the last 2 years and have never encountered a rude waiter.

HONEY, SUGAR, SWEETIE... vs. Hi!…read more Most of the waitresses there aren't that great, in my opinion, but I had one who was phenomenal. Her name is Miriam and I was hoping to get her the last time I went to GC. I even went to her section of the restaurant when I saw her. Unfortunately, I was approached by a different server who used one of those pet names that I strongly do not appreciate, "honey". I don't know if no one has ever told them that not everyone likes that and that it is NOT PROFESSIONAL or if they are just too lazy to do better. Miriam, however, never used such demeaning greeting. She was pleasant, polite, and professional the entire visit (my previous visit). She listened and communicated well, though English may not have been her first language. Although I really appreciated the service by the one waitress, why are waitresses needed at buffets anyway? As with fast food restaurants, customers can get and refill their own drinks, clear their tables, and get their own food, so what is the purpose of servers at buffets, besides collecting tips? Seriously. If the purpose of having servers at buffets is to give customers a nicer, slightly more upscale dining experience than that of fast food restaurants, then surely the servers should EARN those tips by providing great service, right? Otherwise they could be eliminated, with no thought, as is the trend in much of American society, due, in part, to AI and security cameras. Nonetheless, most of the food is tasty most of the time at this GC. Sometimes it is hard to get certain items, however. The availability of fresh items (like fried chicken, sweet potatoes, strawberries, or banana pudding) varies from time of day or season of the year. GC's campaign of separate pay items (lobster, cotton candy...) is just annoying in a buffet setting, especially concerning the cotton candy, which, when they had it at all, used to be included as a part of the buffet price.

My buddies brought me to this place for the first time. It was quite enjoyable. The staff were…read morefriendly and timely. The buffet was clean as was the restaurant,booths,tables and bathrooms. I love the salad bar so many offerings and dressings. The pork steak was a stand out. I am a fish eater and I love the baked fish and fried fish. There are too many delicious selections to name here. Everyone can find something they would like even vegetarians. The dessert bar was fabulous. I indulged in some birthday chocolate chess pie. This place is neat, clean, friendly, and busy.

All the food was perfect. We ordered fried pickles (best I've ever had. Breading stayed on and not…read moregreasy), fried mushrooms (came with a horseradish type sauce, regular Stromboli with jalapeño (FIRE), chicken bacon ranch pizza (had the perfect amount of garlic added), chicken strip salad (loaded up with cut up perfectly cooked chicken, and a ham, onion, bell pepper, w/mushroom pizza (very flavorful ham and not Canadian bacon style). I failed to get our servers name but she was spot on! The other servers were also doing a great job! It was a beautiful 78° sunny afternoon and the view of the river front and river was a pleasant experience.

Good pizza and sandwiches and wings the atmospher is very good and they have a place to eat outsideread more

The food was fresh, the price was reasonable, everything was clean, and the service was friendly!read more

All the food was room temp. We went between 3:30 and 4. Nothing was hot. We all had different…read moreentrees and everyone's food was cold. We did not eat very much afraid we would get sick. A lot of spills and messes at all the food stations. Never eat here again.

Prom dinner with some colleagues is usually a place we can sit and relax and enjoy each other's…read morecompany. McKinley's buffet is a really neat place for this annual occasion. Pay cash up front. Take as many trips to the buffet for some homemade fixings. All the food is good. Ham balls are a trademark item. A former colleague suggested these ham balls years ago. I broke his record and had 13. They are open only minimal days. It's definitely RSVP before you go. Great place!!

McKinley's has it all. Ambience! Recalls dining at Grandma's. Great food. All you can eat. Friendly…read moreservice. And the food..what can I say. It's wonderful down home cooking!

Average at best. Not impressed but the food was ok…read more Ok if you want pig out. I'd probably try another place before coming back.

The food is good and they have a very nice selection. The service is good and the staff is…read morefriendly. I like the ambiance. It could be more genre oriented but it has a good vibe to it. They do offer a Senior discount for 55 and over.

Tiny restaurant in Robinson, Illinois, down in a neighborhood, at 710 South Cross Street. Two…read moreAmish ladies are serving outstanding freshly made home cooking, buffet style. The fried chicken is plump, juicy, and fork tender. My husband had seconds on the meatloaf and he's not a big eater! Mashed potatoes are REAL mashed potatoes, and how do you make green beans so delicious? They also offered spaghetti, carrots, salads, and desserts but we filled up and couldn't eat anything else. Excellent food, we highly recommend.