Remember those days when we had to eat all of our peas to get dessert? Well, we’re adults now, and we can have dessert any time we want. We can have as much as we want, and we can even kick off our meal with the goodies if we’re in the mood. When COVID finally exits, celebrate new beginnings and the deliciousness of dessert with a trip, or two, or three, to the dessert buffet at Shady Maple Smorgasbord in Pennsylvania.

Note: Shady Maple Smorgasbord is temporarily closed until at least January 4, 2021, due to the latest state mandates.

Shady Maple Smorgasbord, in East Earl, may be temporarily shuttered due to COVID restrictions, but that just gives us more time to work up an appetite.

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After all, if you’ve never been to the massive 200-foot food and dessert buffet, you’re in for an unforgettable meal.

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The charming restaurant boasts an abundance of seating, but be prepared to do a lot of walking back and forth to the buffet that’s brimming with deliciousness.

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Since we’ll be celebrating life returning to “normal,” why not start our meal with a trip - or three - to the dessert bar?

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Pile your plate high with such decadent desserts as warm apple crisp, apple dumplings, and freshly-made cake. You might even visit when classic gobs are on the buffet.

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The smorgasbord also features weekly desserts, including fresh pumpkin pie topped with vanilla ice cream.

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Whether you start or end with dessert, make sure you check out all of the delicious dishes, from fresh salad fixings to classic dinner staples. Shady Maple Smorgasbord is typically open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

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Craving a good, old-fashioned meal? You can order a delicious meal for curbside pickup to hold you over until you can eat indoors at the buffet again.

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Find out when the massive buffet reopens with a visit to the official website of Shady Maple Smorgasbord. Or, go here for Facebook.

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Have you been to Shady Maple Smorgasbord in Pennsylvania? What’d you think of the dessert bar? Share your experience in the comments! Since we’re on the subject of desserts, which of these 10 unique Pennsylvania desserts are your favorite?

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Address: Shady Maple Smorgasbord, 129 Toddy Dr, East Earl, PA 17519, USA