At all-you-can-eat buffets, it’s either about enjoying the food to your heart’s content or squeezing out every bit of value. But one social media creator, known as @ugh_madison on TikTok, took the concept to an entirely new level. Documenting her experiences through videos, Madison has made it her mission to see just how long she can stay at various buffet restaurants before they ask her to leave.
Her latest attempt? A CiCi’s Pizza, where she stayed for an astounding six hours and 35 minutes, pushing the boundaries of the all-you-can-eat concept until the staff finally had to step in.
The CiCi’s Pizza Adventure
Madison’s journey began at 11 a.m., right as the restaurant opened. She paid her $15 and started what would become a six-hour eating marathon, all while carefully tracking her time on a smartwatch. Madison kept a steady pace, returning for more food as she explored what the restaurant had to offer.
However, after two and a half hours, she noticed something: the servers had stopped bringing her drink refills. As reported by Deep Das Barman in the original article, the staff seemed to think she was nearing the end of her meal, offering her a fortune cookie as a quiet hint that it was time to leave. Madison ignored the cues and continued, returning to the buffet counter for more food. At one point, as she shared in her video, the waitress couldn’t hold back, exclaiming, “Oh my god!” when she noticed how long Madison had been eating.
It wasn’t until six hours had passed that a manager finally approached her. “The manager came up to her complaining that she was there for at least six hours,” Barman wrote. “She claimed that customers are apparently not supposed to do that.” Madison politely complied, leaving the establishment but only after tipping each of her waiters a generous $100 to acknowledge their patience.
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An Epic 12-Hour Day at Golden Corral
But Madison didn’t stop with CiCi’s Pizza. She decided to push her limits even further at another popular buffet, Golden Corral. Arriving at 8:35 a.m., Madison planned to make a day of it. She started with half a cake, moving on to a two-and-a-half-hour breakfast. And when she finished that, she didn’t miss a beat. After confirming that her payment covered the entire day, she switched tables and began her lunch marathon.
Her experience at Golden Corral was slightly different from CiCi’s Pizza. The servers here seemed determined to make her feel full. As she recalled, “After four and a half hours, the creator says her waitress started bringing her tons and tons of refills hoping they would get her full. Madison didn’t fall for the trick and she kept on munching.”
Finally, at 3 p.m., after about eight hours of eating, a manager approached her again. But rather than asking her to leave, they requested she simply switch tables, as dinner service was about to begin. Madison continued, moving tables and exploring the options as dinner items came out.
“At 3 pm the manager came up to her,” the article explained, “However, instead of kicking her out, they only requested her to move tables as dinner was about to start. After eight hours, she got called up again and this time she thought she would finally get kicked out. However, she was again asked to switch tables and get her food again.”
In total, Madison stayed at Golden Corral for an astonishing 12 hours, only leaving when the restaurant was closing for the day.
Viewer Reactions and Online Buzz
Madison’s epic buffet adventures went viral, sparking comments from followers who were both amazed and curious about how she managed to keep eating for hours on end. Some viewers appreciated the patience and flexibility shown by the restaurants. As Barman reported, “Several viewers appreciated the restaurant and managers. However, some did wonder how Madison managed to eat so much without getting full.”
Madison’s approach raised questions about where the line is drawn for all-you-can-eat establishments. Some commenters were inspired by her strategy, while others simply found the lengths she went to incredible. Madison’s TikTok account has now turned into a showcase for these endurance-eating adventures, where followers can watch her take on more buffets and find out just how much is “too much.”
The Long and Short of All-You-Can-Eat Buffets
Madison’s marathon meals have set a new standard for buffet-goers everywhere. Her approach isn’t just about getting “value for money”; it’s a test of how much patience the staff and management have at popular buffet chains. And, despite the extended stays, Madison has maintained a respectful approach. She tips generously and follows the management’s requests when asked to move tables or, in rare cases, leave.