Budget breakfast buffets -- Terrible's OK, IP not so much

I was in town with two copies of the ACG, so I had breakfast twice in both places.

Terrible's: at $2.16 this is an awesome value, old school. Eggs, chicken fried steak, and chili con carne. Plus they make waffles fresh for you. The service is indifferent and the place is a magnet for, um, well, rhymes with tight sash.

IP: even at $8.60, this place sucks. It's like the employee cafeteria. The service is awful; absolutely terrible. It wouldn't surprise me if they had a serial killer on staff. The chili con carne is good; it's hidden on the same kiosk with the oatmeal. The cheese danish is also good. The juice dispensers spew water flavored with small amounts of juice. Who eats fish for breakfast?? Maybe when everything else sucks?

Did you really need to go to IP to know it sucks?

you people fly 500 600 700 1000 miles and try to save a dollar, quit being such cheap skates and treat yourselves. You get what you pay for you know. You only live once quit trying to save every nickel and enjoy yourselves, you can't take that buffet savings with you when you die. And believe me you can be gone in a flash, so chill out spend some cash and treat yourself like a king when in Vegas. If you have
to budget to go to Vegas you should not be there.

Well, I did need the downtown express that morning, and I came over from the Rio on the 202. I had an hour to spare, and it was morning and I hadn't eaten. I went a second time because I planned on ranting and wanted to be fair. But the short answer is I might know it sucks without going, but I can't really write about it without going.

Now I'm waiting for Pyramid_GM to make a comment about riding the bus downtown, rather than taking a limo. Pyr, I'll be back in LV the first week in December, and we can meet somewhere, and at that time, you can tell me what to do and where to do it. Hope it's worth it.

Not everyone wants to spend the money on the most expensive meals in Vegas. Some people don't think it's worth it. I'm one of them. I also don't like the extra type of food that comes on the more expensive buffets. I've never had a problem at the breakfast buffet at IP. I have been there three times, and thought it was decent all three of the times. Each time I used a BOGO coupon. The reasons it has other types of food is because I believe it's actually a brunch and not just a breakfast buffet. I actually prefer the Paradise Garden Buffet at Fremont for the price range. Never tried Terrible's for breakfast, but after hearing about the fresh waffles I will try it. Thanks for posting that mrmarcus.

No shit!,you dont have to spend a wad all the time. After dropping some cash the night before on a nice dinner,i don't care to go to breakfast and pay 12 bucks for a coupla eggs. There eggs! for chrimany sakes. Throw in a 4 dollar piece of toast and something to drink and we can spend a little wiser than that.

J

BTW,informative post MM for those who may not know any better or want to try something diff.

Are you Obama? Spending money which you don't have and living beyond one's means, no wonder the country is broke. Too many people spend beyond their means. Thinking like that led to the housing bubble and major corporations going broke (ie., Circuit City, Fannie & Freddie, AIG, etc.). If you're a high net worth individual and can afford to pay for fine dining and expensive meals, I'll apologize in advance and I'll eat my words but to criticize the guy for trying to live within his means, come on now be nice.

Breakfast anywhere shouldnt be more then $15....Im sorry. Eggs are dirt cheap....what else does breakfast consist of....mostly cheaper meats and breads(pancakes,french toast)...breakfast for me is a just a filler on vacation to soak up alcohol and make my way to dinner...

I don't see where P-GM suggested anyone spend or live beyond their means. I know people who will take $1,000's to gamble but will not sit and enjoy a nice meal while in Vegas but will do so at home. If you are on vacation and can't afford more than $3-5 on breakfast, then perhaps the vacation is beyond your means.
I believe in treating yourself on vacation to things you would not at home. For me it's suites and limos.