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While the a la carte menu is nothing to get excited about, the weekday lunch buffet is a bit of a little known gem, hidden within The Red Deer Lodge downtown.
Though many patrons opt for the hot buffet, for around $ 10 diners can eat from the soup/​salad bar which offers several different salads/​toppings, two daily soups, oven-​fresh bread, and desert bar.
(Note: You’ll have to inform your waitress that you want the cheaper version of the buffet, otherwise you’ll end up paying $ 5 – 6 more)
Few people seem to take advantage of this great deal (fine by me, because I always get a table that way!) but it truly is a fantastic little spot to grab a quick bite to eat while on your lunch break downtown.