Walk through the doors of Kacey’s Country Cooking in Huntsville and you’re greeted by the comforting smell of fried chicken, collard greens, and cornbread that could double as perfume for any true Southerner. This is where the buffet line reigns supreme, the sweet tea flows endlessly, and dessert is always just an arm’s reach away.
For many locals, Kacey’s is a comfort food paradise. Fans brag about the fried green tomatoes, juicy pork chops, slow-cooked beef tips, and banana pudding that deserves its own holiday. The staff are another highlight—quick with refills, friendly enough to feel like family, and the kind of people who can make a buffet feel like Sunday dinner at grandma’s.
But Kacey’s has its critics too. Some diners rave about “the best bang for your buck in town,” while others complain that the food sometimes veers into “straight-from-the-can” territory. Like most buffets, it’s a roll of the dice: hit the line on a good day and you’ll be full and happy; catch it on an off day and you might be Googling pizza joints on the way home.
Still, for under the cost of a fancy latte and a sandwich, you can pile your plate sky-high with Southern staples that feed the soul. Even if a dish or two misses the mark, there’s always fried chicken and banana pudding to save the day.
Final Take: Kacey’s is comfort food without the pretense—come hungry, expect cozy not classy, and let the buffet adventure begin.