"There are plenty of old-school cafeteria-style restaurants in the U.S. that date back decades, with generations of customers supporting family-started brands. One such chain buffet first began in 1947 when Bob Luby opened his first location in San Antonio, Texas. The simple idea of serving up homestyle food in a comforting setting caught on, and Texans were hooked. Meat is carved daily on site, and ingredients are locally sourced to make freshly prepared recipes."
"Instead of having to wait for orders to be cooked and carried to their tables by servers, Luby's diners load up trays with choices of proteins, like classic meat loaf and chicken fried chicken, before directing Luby's staff to scoop sides of mac and cheese and mixed veggies onto plates. This kind of setup means that families are well looked after, and individuals can choose exactly what they want to eat."
"Of all the menu options, the square fish remains a standout - the chain reported on Facebook that it sold nearly 3 million in a single year - and value meals like the LuAnn Platter, a half portion of protein and two sides, help keep customers of all appetites and budgets well fed. A vast selection of desserts is displayed for guests to finish meals."
Luby's began in 1947 in San Antonio, Texas and grew into a regional cafeteria chain serving homestyle comfort food with a nostalgic atmosphere. Meat is carved daily on site and ingredients are locally sourced to prepare fresh recipes. Diners use tray service to choose proteins like meat loaf and chicken fried chicken while staff scoops sides such as mac and cheese and mixed vegetables. The square fish sold nearly three million in a single year, and value options like the LuAnn Platter include a half portion and two sides. Select locations offer kids-eat-free days, store specials starting at $7.99, and senior discounts. Despite closures, pandemic effects, and liquidation, dozens of restaurants remain open across Texas.
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