Buffalo Cafe at the Old Bank

Simon Robson

2023-10

Great local restaurant with a nice selection of dishes, deserts, and drinks including beer and wine. Located in the old bank building the atmosphere is small town cozy. Food was good. We had the daily special steak and Swiss with sweet potatoes fries, Southern Berger, onion rings and a grilled cheese. Staff is friendly and efficient. We were even surprised with a sample of a a freshly made delicious blueberry crumble cake.Parking: Street parking. If none in front go around the block. The town center is only a single block.

Wayne McGowan

2024-04

This is a perfectly serviceable restaurant, but just not a 4.5 out of 5 place. On train days, it is not worth the wait. You will waste over an hour waiting on the food even if you are one of the first people in. Jump the line by calling in the order from the train so it ready when the train arrives. It will be cold, but at least it will be timely. Otherwise skip it. Have a snack on the train and eat a big breakfast and dinner, instead

Mac McCormick III

2023-05

A good place to get a bite to eat in downtown Plains near the Jimmy Carter National Historical Park. I was hoping to try their BBQ, but since they were expecting a crowd from the SAMS Shortline Railroad that afternoon, they were working off of a limited menu. I had a double cheeseburger instead it and it was pretty good. The staff was friendly as well, keeping their patience with all of the questions as to why folks couldn't get something off of the regular menu.

Kyle S

2024-04

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Daniel McElroy

2024-04

Idk man last time I came in here the burger was untouchable but it seems like they have changed them since the last time I was here and using pre cooked bacon and charging 7.99 that’s outrageous

Richard Bullington

2023-09

I ate here for lunch with a friend. We were greeted when we entered the restaurant. The staff was very friendly and the selection of food was great! The restaurant was very clean and nicely decorated. The food was delicious! I had a grilled chicken salad. The ingredients were fresh and the chicken was seasoned and cooked well. I'd definitely recommend eating at Buffalo Cafe, it was a great experience!

Joseph Kiefer

2022-05

If you haven't been to Buffalo Cafe, you're missing out on some of the best bistro like cuisine. I had the chilli slaw all beef hot dogs and they were out of this world! I'll definitely be back for more!

Kate Fugate

2023-12

We were an unexpected large party and they were so kind and amazing. The pimento cheese sandwich tasted just like the ones at grandma’s. Thank you for the hospitality!

Rhiannon McCoy

2024-01

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Janel Moore

2021-05

Stopped off to grab some lunch in Plains at the Buffalo Cafe at the Old Bank. It’s a small cafe on Main Street in Plains. They have several seating areas, one at the front of the location and an indoor patio out back. We were told by the staff that Jimmy Carter donated the money to have the indoor patio built and that it was a great place to sit and have lunch and they were absolutely right. The food was good and got us out of the cold for a little while. Check it out if you’re in the area.

Martin B

2018-05

Great little cafe with delicious food in Jimmy Carter's hometown. Cool story of the building too... used to be an old bank and the vault is now their dry storage!

Guy Phelps

2023-11

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Judy Ann Worley

2023-09

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Janice McDonald

2023-07

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Ella

2023-06

Stood in line. Menu on wall clear as day. Got up to register was asked in or take out I say in. He said their only doing take out orders first (weird) should go in order. Then I order and he says they don’t have that menu the big ones on the wall. Hands me a paper says, you didn’t see it??! No I didn’t see the random papers laying around. Asks me to move over. I’m like huh? I said I’m gonna go somewhere else. He proceeds to say “there isn’t anywhere else” sir that’s not how you earn business and the ONLY reason you’re in business is because there isn’t anything else around. Gladly I’ll drive back to albany or Americus. The way they run things makes no sense to do only take out orders first, and not to have a hostess to guide tourists?? Why have a gigantic 3 poster menu on the wall. And then random pieces of menu all over the place with no guidance? Then be rude and ask me to move over and tell me no where else in town has food? Get off the high horse.

Tyler Messer

2021-05

It's a neat restaurant because it's located in an old bank and they use the old safe as a storage room. They claim to have the best burger in the state in 2016 and it was a pretty average burger. The menu was really limited at the time that we went. The service was great and the people were super nice. I think that it is the only restaurant in town so they have kinda monopolized the tourist food industry from SAM shortlines. It had an overall great atmosphere.

kizzy bryant

2023-08

Me and my boyfriend was finna go in and order but I guess the man that is over it had opened the door and let a lady out and slammed the door he could have told us he was closed, he seen us coming that is very unprofessional and I felt like he is racist.. Because, we are black and of course he is white and this location is in PLAINSParking: It’s so close

Jim Skeen

2022-05

Had a wonderful lunch here. Service was great. They now have 2 tables out front for real outdoor dining. We were able to finish before the storms came in!

Timmy Sutherland

2020-05

Limited choices for food in Plains, but we took a chance. It was mid week and we went around 6 pm. We were the only ones in the place. Order at the counter and have a seat, then they bring your food. My daughter had chicken fingers and fries, my husband had BBQ and tater tots. Both came with coleslaw. I ordered a hamburgers and fries. My burger was one of the best I’ve ever had! It was big and had the freshest bun. They don’t skimp on the portions here. Prices are average. We spent about $30 on dinner.Another couple came in and they told stories about President Carter and visiting with him. After we left we saw lots of folks coming for dinner. Apparently they eat later here! You can drive to Americus for more options, but if Buffalo is open, I would recommend you stay on Main Street.

Chris

2023-05

Quality food but an expensive lunch. Sides aren’t included with most sandwiches. By the time you add soft drinks, your bill can get pricey. Our bill was $35+ for two adults and one small child.

Darrin Pelham

2019-05

This place was super cool, the old vault really made the cafe super rare. The staff was very friendly and helpful with great recommendations. I had the chicken salad which was delicious and probably the best I have ever had. If I ever get back to Plains I'll definitely be eating here!

Connie Jackson

2024-03

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Charles Belknap

2019-05

Found ourselves in Plains accidentally. (My wife missed a turn to the south many miles back).What a treat for us.It was lunchtime so we ate at the Buffalo Cafe at the Old Bank.Service was outstanding food was fresh and excellent. The unsweetened tea a treat for my wife and the coffee was very good.

Caleb Abell

2023-05

Really good food but not for the price. $10 salads and $12 full meals. Drink not included. But it has a nice atmosphere.

Alicia Canington

2019-05

Great service and amazing food! Oh, and fast. I called ahead and my food was ready just moments after I arrived. I highly recommend them to anyone in the area or traveling through!

Victoria Cooper

2023-05

Hello the guy that take orders and run the cash register is so rude he don’t take time write your order down correct . This is my last time ordering anything else. I also was overcharged . My food was horrible

Mark Williams

2024-01

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Jimmy Clyde

2019-05

Great staff and great food, best hamburger stake around, cheese burgers are awesome. We drive 40 miles to eat here and enjoyed every time. Mr and Mrs JC

Dakota Richards

2022-05

Delicious Club sandwich and Philly cheesesteak. It's nice to walk into the restaurant and see the history of the old bank. Great place to eat!

LB CRM

2022-05

Chilli cheese fries were terrible. The Chilli was just dried up ground beef. The hamburger steak sandwich tasted like a microwaved patty.