Golden Corral Buffet & Grill — Restaurant in Olathe

The inside of this restaurant is so disgusting I don't know how they keep passing health inspections. I literally want to throw my shoes away after walking on the original never before cleaned or replaced carpet that is black and has been taped back together. My husband grew up eating at Golden Corral in SW KS where it was clean and it was somewhat cafeteria style with the buffet areas as well, and still likes to indulge every once in a while. While not being top notch food you can usually make a good salad and find a few items to fill up on. Have as much hot fudge on your ice cream as you want. Most of the food isn't worth feeding to an animal anymore. Four visits ago I went to the bathroom and there was poop on the inside door of the stall and despite the rest of the restaurant being disgustingly dirty and nasty the poop finally did me in and I've had 0 desire to eat here since. My husband had been requesting this place recently so I finally decided to let him get it out of his system. I had gastric bypass and can't eat but about 1 measuring cup of food at a meal. The office that did my surgery gave me a card that explains this and it politely asks to allow me to order a kids meal or get a discount price. I rarely pull this card out because I can eat the leftovers for three more meals or give it to my adult son to finish. But at a buffet I pull it out because I can't take leftovers. Chinese buffet's charge me a child buffet and keep their eyes on me. I'm fine with that. They can do what they need to. I cannot sneak more food into me! I have been to this Golden Corral three times since surgery and the bathroom door poop. The first time I sat with my husband and watched him eat. I wasn't hungry and was still disgusted. The second time they begrudgingly obliged with a senior citizen price. Today I showed the card and the cashier told me that they don't do this. When I told her then I won't eat she told me I would have to leave. I looked at my husband and said I'll be outside you go ahead and eat. He decided to leave too. I get that some people will try to steal a meal and they need to keep that in check but wouldn't it be in the best interest of a disgusting restaurant to accommodate gastric bypassed customers somehow than to turn customers away with the sub par food and disgusting insides of this building? Gastric bypass is a very common surgery now (probably due to buffet's) and it should be a consideration not a completely banned issue. They could mark the receipt they leave on the table so the waiter knows that person isn't eating or keep their eyes out for overeating, give the damn discount, stamp on the hand, a plastic bracelet. But according to the reviews this place isn't out to provide customer service, cleanliness or great food. I will not go back because I have my principles too! I'm not paying full price for one cup of sub par food in a nasty disgusting restaurant that can't figure out how to manage different situations but instead it's YOU HAVE TO LEAVE. More than happy to! No loss on my part! Probably saved myself from food poisoning or e-coli poisoning from...

A Culinary Disappointment at Every Turn After reading decent reviews about the Golden Corral in Overland Park, I ventured into the restaurant on a Saturday, arriving precisely at 11:20 AM, expecting an array of delightful dishes. What I encountered, however, was a gastronomic gauntlet that I wouldn't wish on my worst enemy. Let's start with the service - surprisingly, this was the one beacon of light in an otherwise dismal experience. The staff was prompt, courteous, and attentive, which somehow made the following ordeal even more of a letdown.

The food, which is supposed to be the star at any dining establishment, completely missed the mark. It was as if the kitchen was competing for who could churn out the most unpalatable meal. The meat could only be described as arid and utterly devoid of any seasoning or semblance of flavor, giving the term "dry" a whole new meaning.

As for the fries, they were an abomination. I've had cardboard that would probably taste more luxurious. They were so desiccated and unappetizing that I questioned everything I knew about potatoes. The deserts, which I approached with the hope of some redemption for my taste buds, were just as revolting. It was a challenge to understand how such standard dishes could be butchered to this extent.

The apple cobbler was an affront to all apple cobblers that have come before it. It was a mushy, tasteless mess that left me regretting my decision to visit in the first place. The Mexican food didn't fare any better, each dish echoing the others in their lack of any discernible fresh ingredients or flavor.

To say the food was reminiscent of nursing home slop would honestly be an insult to nursing homes. Every dish felt like a lazy afterthought, making me wonder if there was any pride in the kitchen's output at all.

I left feeling not only unsatisfied but genuinely upset that such a hyped place could fail so remarkably at its primary purpose: serving good food. I wouldn’t recommend Golden Corral until they make some serious overhauls in their food preparation standards. One star is for the service, but please, save your money and your taste...

Review for Golden Corral – April 20th, 2025 @ 1:15 PM

I visited this location with a party of 9, including children. Two members of our group were already inside, waiting at the front of the line. When the rest of us arrived, we walked in and began discussing drinks and menu items to make checkout smoother for the person paying for the entire party.

We were immediately and rudely approached by Berny, the manager on-site, who began yelling loudly at us, demanding we go to the back of the line. We were confused and surprised by her tone, and calmly explained that our party was already inside and one person was handling the payment for all of us. She completely ignored what we were saying and repeated, “I don’t care, you need to go to the back of the line,” escalating the situation further.

Despite multiple attempts to clarify, she continued to yell and humiliate us—in front of other customers who were watching the entire scene unfold. It was extremely embarrassing, especially with children in our group.

This was supposed to be a special Easter holiday gathering—a chance for our family to come together and enjoy a meal. Instead, the day was negatively impacted and overshadowed by Bernie’s unprofessional and aggressive behavior.

After briefly walking away, Bernie returned and yelled again—this time saying we would not be served and needed to leave the premises.

Before we left, I spoke to a few employees who mentioned that Bernie has worked there for eight years, and unfortunately, this kind of behavior is not uncommon. One staff member even said she regularly yells at both customers and employees. Another member of our group shared they had a similar negative experience with her in the past.

This kind of treatment from a manager is completely unacceptable. We will not be returning to this location and will be submitting formal complaints, including one to the BBB, to ensure this behavior is properly addressed and that both customers and staff are treated...