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Global Buffet
- 3023 Hempstead Tpke, Levittown, NY 11756

Buffet restaurant, Lunch restaurant ★4.0 (532)·$20–30

3023 Hempstead Tpke, Levittown, NY 11756, USA

4.0
Great place to visit with the family. The place has good staff, very attentive. Food is great, well cooked and fresh. About $15 per person for lunch hours and around $23 pp during Dinner. Definitely recommend if you’re just looking to grab something quickly. - Kensuto
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Global Buffet Introduce

For residents across the New York metropolitan area and specifically on Long Island, the search for a diverse, value-driven dining experience often leads to Global Buffet, a renowned establishment located in Levittown, NY. Operating as a major self-service and all-you-can-eat buffet restaurant, Global Buffet has cultivated a reputation for offering one of the largest food spreads in the region. The concept here is simple: provide an extensive, fresh, and varied selection of dishes from multiple global cuisines in a spacious, welcoming, and casual setting.

Global Buffet serves as a destination for every meal of the day, catering to breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner crowds. The vastness of the spread ensures that every palate, from the pickiest child to the most adventurous adult diner, can find something to enjoy. While the core of the offering heavily features Chinese and Asian classics, the "Global" in the name truly reflects the inclusion of American staples, Italian-inspired dishes, sushi, and a dedicated hibachi section. This sheer volume of choice positions it as an ideal spot for family gatherings, group outings, or even satisfying solo dining cravings.

The atmosphere is best described as casual, cozy, and often trendy, appealing to a wide demographic, including college students, families, and tourists exploring Long Island. Attentive staff members ensure fast service and quickly clear used plates, contributing to a clean and well-maintained dining room, a feature frequently noted positively by customers. The transparent pricing structure—with separate rates for lunch, dinner, Saturday Brunch, and Sunday All Day Dinner—makes it an affordable and predictable option for groups looking to maximize their value. As of recent pricing, adult lunch is approximately $16.99 (Mon–Fri), and dinner can range from $23.99 to $25.99 depending on the day, with discounted rates for seniors and children.

Location and Accessibility

The Global Buffet is strategically situated in Levittown, making it easily accessible for customers across Nassau County and beyond. Its address at 3023 Hempstead Tpke, Levittown, NY 11756, places it on a major thoroughfare, simplifying travel for local users in the New York area.

The venue is designed with comprehensive accessibility in mind, ensuring a comfortable experience for all guests:

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance for easy entry and exit.
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot with ample space.
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom facilities.
  • Wheelchair accessible seating arrangements within the dining area.
Parking is exceptionally convenient, a significant highlight for Long Island drivers. The restaurant offers a free parking lot, which is available on-site, as well as free street parking options nearby. This removes the common stress of finding a spot, allowing patrons to focus entirely on their dining experience.

Services Offered

Global Buffet goes beyond standard self-service dining by providing an extensive suite of amenities and dining options, accommodating various preferences and occasions.

The range of services provided includes:

  • Dine-in and Takeout: Traditional table service and seating are provided, alongside a "Buffet To Go" option that allows customers to fill containers and pay by the pound, with separate pricing tiers for items like Seafood Over 50%, Lobster & Sashimi, and Cake & Cookie.
  • All-Day Dining: Offering distinct services for Breakfast, Brunch (Saturday), Lunch (Mon–Fri), and Dinner (Mon–Sun), ensuring meal availability across all hours of operation.
  • Catering: While primarily a self-service restaurant, catering services are available, suitable for large events or business needs.
  • Full Beverage Service: An on-site bar offers a wide selection of alcoholic beverages, including draft and bottled Beer (such as Sapporo, Guinness, and Corona), various Wines and Sake, and a large menu of Global Cocktail Selections (including Long Island Ice Tea and Pina Colada), along with Featured Liquors.
  • Non-Alcoholic Drinks: A dedicated menu of fresh-squeezed fruit juices (Cucumber, Water Melon, Honeydew), Coffee, Decaf Coffee, Hot Chocolate, and Fountain/Bottled Soda.
  • Reservations: The restaurant accepts reservations, which is particularly beneficial for large groups or during peak dining hours.

Features and Highlights

Global Buffet's appeal to the New York community lies in its extensive menu variety, convenience, and additional amenities that enhance the overall visit.

Key features that make this establishment stand out:

  • Diverse Global Cuisine: While often associated with Chinese food, the buffet is celebrated for its wide-ranging offerings, including a significant amount of fresh seafood, sushi, hibachi-style items, and various "fixing bars" that allow for personalized creations like tacos or large salad bowls.
  • Full-Service Bar: The bar on site offers a cozy spot for adults, providing Hard Liquor, Wine, and Cocktails, making it suitable for dinner dates or social groups.
  • Great Dessert Section: The establishment is known for its extensive dessert selection, which customers often highlight as a major draw. Despite some occasional inconsistencies with items like soft-serve, the variety of cakes, cookies, and other sweets is a major highlight.
  • Group-Friendly Amenities: The presence of a dedicated Private Dining Room, high chairs for children, and recognition for being "Good for kids birthday" makes it an excellent venue for family celebrations.
  • Dietary Inclusivity: The breadth of the menu naturally provides numerous options for those seeking Healthy options, Vegetarian options, and even some Vegan options, though personalized checking is always recommended at a buffet.
  • Comfortable and Convenient: Boasting Wi-Fi, ample seating, and a casual atmosphere, it is a comfortable place to linger, but also offers fast service for a quick bite during lunch hours.

Contact Information

For general inquiries, reservation requests, or information regarding the "Buffet To Go" options and pricing, please use the contact details provided below:

Address: 3023 Hempstead Tpke, Levittown, NY 11756
Phone: (516) 605-1799
Mobile Phone: +1 516-605-1799

What is Worth Choosing

For any New Yorker seeking the greatest variety and volume of food for a set price, Global Buffet in Levittown is a top-tier choice. What truly sets it apart is the concept of a self-service restaurant that embraces an international scope—it's not just a Chinese or American buffet, but a fusion of various cuisines, including Japanese sushi and live cooking stations. This makes it an invaluable option when dining with a large group that has wildly divergent food preferences. The ability to grab fresh seafood, a piece of roast beef, and a plate of pad thai all in one visit is its greatest selling point.

The consistently attentive staff and clean premises, coupled with outstanding accessibility features and free on-site parking, make the entire experience stress-free, a significant plus for Long Island residents. While one review did note a momentary confusion over a fried rice dish, the general consensus emphasizes the freshness and well-cooked nature of the offerings. For an affordable, all-inclusive dining experience that delivers on volume, variety, and convenience—especially for families and large parties—Global Buffet at 3023 Hempstead Tpke is an excellent and highly recommended destination on Long Island.

Global Buffet Menu

  • Beer

  • Sapporo $5.00

    Bottle

  • Tsingtao $5.00

    Bottle

  • Heineken $5.00

    Bottle

  • Becks $5.00

    Bottle

  • Corona $5.00

    Bottle

  • Bud Light $4.00

    Bottle

  • Coors Light $4.00

    Bottle

  • Miller Light $4.00

    Bottle

  • Budweiser $4.00

    Bottle

  • Draft Beer

  • Guinness
  • Sapporo
  • Miller Lite
  • Sam Adams Seasonal
  • Peroni
  • Sam Adams Boston Lager
  • Wine Or Sake

  • Merlot
  • Cabernet
  • Shiraz
  • White Zinfandel
  • Chardonnay
  • Pinot Grigio
  • Moscato
  • Sake
  • Global Cocktail Selections

  • Long Island Ice Tea $8.00

    Vodka. Gin. Rum. Tequila. Triple sec sour mix.coke

  • Bahama Mama $7.00

    Orange juice pineapple juice. Rum. Coconut rum. Grenadine.

  • Margarita $7.00

    Tequila. Triple sec. Lime juice sour mix

  • Zombie $7.00

    Orange. Pineapple sour mix lt.rum. Dk.rum. Apricot brandy. 151 rum.

  • Blue Whale $6.00

    Rum.blue curaco. Sour mix

  • Hurricane $7.00

    Lt.rum. Dk.rum.sour. Mix. Lime juice

  • Alabama Slammer $7.00

    Sloe gin amaretto. Southern comfort. Oj

  • Red Devil $8.00

    Vodka. Sloe gin. Southern comfort triple sec. Amaretto. Lime syrup. Oj

  • Godmother $6.00

    Vodka amaretto.

  • Godfather $6.00

    Scotch. Amaretto

  • Kamikaze $7.00

    Vodka lime juice triple sec. Lime

  • White Russian $7.00

    Vodka. Coffee liq. Milk

  • Mudslide $7.00

    Vodka. Coffee liq. Irish cream liquor

  • Martini $6.00

    Vodka or gin. Vermouth

  • Cosmop $8.00

    Vodka. Triple set. Cranberry juice. Lemon juice

  • Pina Colada $7.00
  • Featured Liquors

  • Gin
  • Rum

    Captian morgan. Bacardi while. Bacardi glod.

  • Tequila

    Don julio. Cuervo silver. Cuervo gold. Cuervo 1800

  • Scotch

    Johnny walker red black

  • Single Malt

    Glenfiddich 12 glenmorangie

  • Bourbon

    Bulleit

  • Irish Whiskey

    Bushmill. Rye whiskey seagrams 7. Mccormick. Crown royal. jack daniels.

  • Featured Liquors - Vodka

  • Tito.ketel One Belvedere. Stoli.
  • Orange Raspberry,Vanilla
  • Buffet To Go

  • Lunch $5.99

    (Before 3:30pm) lb

  • Dinner $6.99

    (After 3:30pm) lb

  • Cake&Cookie $7.99

    (After 3:30pm) lb

  • Sushi&Hibachi $8.49

    Lb

  • Seafood $8.49

    50% or lesslb

  • Seafood Over $9.99

    50% lb

  • Fried Shrimp $12.99

    Lb

  • Lobster&Sashimi $12.99

    Lb

  • Coffee

  • Black Coffee $1.99

    Free refill

  • Decaf Coffee $1.99

    Free refill

  • Hot Chocolate $2.99
  • Espresso $2.99
  • Mocha $2.99
  • Cappuccino $2.99
  • Decaf Cappuccino $2.99
  • Vanilla Cappuccino $2.99
  • Soft Drink

  • Fountain Soda $1.99

    Free refill

  • Bottle Soda $1.99
  • Bottle Juice $2.49
  • Hot Tea
  • Fresh Fruit Juice

  • Cucumber Juice
  • Orange Juice
  • Cantaloupes Juice
  • Honeydew Juice
  • Water Melon Juice
  • Apple With Red Carrots
  • Others

  • Dinner Buffet
  • Lunch Buffet

    (Mon-fri) 11am - 3:30pm

  • Saturday Brunch

    (11am - 3:30pm)

  • Mon - Fri Lunch Buffet & Saturday Brunch

    11am - 3:30pm

  • Sunday Buffet

    (All day dinner)

Global Buffet Details

  • Service options

  • Takeout
  • Dine-in
  • Delivery
  • Highlights

  • Fast service
  • Great dessert
  • Serves local specialty
  • Popular for

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining
  • Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating
  • Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • All you can eat
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
  • Comfort food
  • Hard liquor
  • Healthy options
  • Late-night food
  • Private dining room
  • Quick bite
  • Small plates
  • Vegan options
  • Vegetarian options
  • Wine
  • Dining options

  • Breakfast
  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Catering
  • Dessert
  • Seating
  • Table service
  • Amenities

  • Bar onsite
  • Restroom
  • Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi
  • Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cozy
  • Trendy
  • Crowd

  • College students
  • Family-friendly
  • Groups
  • Tourists
  • Planning

  • Accepts reservations
  • Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments
  • Credit cards
  • Children

  • Good for kids
  • Good for kids birthday
  • High chairs
  • Kids' menu
  • Parking

  • Free parking lot
  • Free street parking
  • On-site parking
  • Parking

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Global Buffet Location

Global Buffet

3023 Hempstead Tpke, Levittown, NY 11756, USA

Global Buffet Reviews

An average rating of ★4 from 2731 user reviews.

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