LANCASTER, Pa. (WHTM) — The largest buffet in Lancaster County is currently closed. The popular Shady Maple Smorgasbord, located at 129 Toddy Drive in Lancaster County, just announced on ...

The Shady Maple Smorgasbord opened in 1985 with more than 300 seats. The current building, opened in 2000, can seat 1,200 people.

May 28—In February, those dining at Shady Maple Smorgasbord got to see a behind-the-scenes look of food vlogger Adam Richman filming an episode for his most recent food series, “Pro Moves ...

In his early years dining at Shady Maple, Paulshock drove about 40 minutes from his home in Reading to the smorgasbord. With his move to Mohnton, he can now complete the drive in 15 to 20 minutes.

From left: Adam Richman, Jesse Strain, Kathleen Strain, Megan Strain and front, Megan Strain's daughter Aubree Strain, at Shady Maple Smorgasbord in East Earl on Feb. 10, 2025.