Bud's Buffet

"Bud’s is a well-worn cafeteria-style spot near the state Capitol, packed with state workers grabbing a quick lunch. Big hunks of meat, including pastrami and roast beef, marinate in steam trays and are carved to order. The French dip is rightly popular, and the spicy Bud’s Diablo, piled high with tender, pink roast beef and loaded with jalapeños, is the pick for those who like it spicy. You can also just live your best grandpa life by picking a meat and getting it as an open-faced sandwich, covered with gravy and mashed potatoes." - Becky Grunewald

"Bud’s Buffet feels like a relic from another era, with enormous sandwiches featuring hot roasted meats and rotating specials like salisbury steak and meatloaf. The roast beef with au jus is the classic order, but regardless, you’ll want to prepare for a food coma." - Janelle Bitker