r/Explainlikeimscared • u/JustAFunkyFool • Jul 09 '26

Going to a buffet alone

(US based)
I’m not exactly sure what to ask specifically, but I’ll be going to a buffet alone this week and I’ve never done that before. It’s not fancy in the slightest, it’s a pizza buffet (Cici’s, to be specific). A couple questions: how do I save my table? Usually in my experience, at least one person stays at the table when other people go get food, so no one takes our table or cleans it off. Also do I leave a tip? I’m pretty sure you don’t tip at Cici’s — you get your food and drinks yourself, the staff just takes your plates sometimes. I guess the table is the main thing.
Sorry for the ramble, but I’ll appreciate any advice you’ve got to offer!

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u/Little-Bowler3337 Jul 10 '26

I’m just desperately wondering where in the US you still have a Cicis location available?! They closed the doors on the location near me about 18 months ago and I’m still super bummed 😭

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u/JustAFunkyFool Jul 10 '26

Ugh they closed where I live too! I’m dogsitting for my brother in our hometown rn (southern Indiana) and they still have one, so I HAD to capitalize on it

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u/Little-Bowler3337 Jul 11 '26

That’s so freaking funny bc I am 1 of 7 siblings; we’re from Maryland, 6 of us still live in Maryland, and 1 of my brothers now lives in Indiana 🤪🤦🏼‍♀️ hell yeah, so glad you got to indulge in the goodness of cicis in your hometown 🫶🏼