Opening hours
Closed · opens 11:00 AM
| Monday | 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 3:30 PM – 9:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 3:30 PM – 9:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 3:30 PM – 9:00 PM |
| Thursday | 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 3:30 PM – 9:00 PM |
| Friday | 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 3:30 PM – 9:00 PM |
| Saturday | 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 3:30 PM – 9:00 PM |
| Sunday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
Local time in Effingham: 2:13 AM (CST). Holiday hours may differ – call (217) 342-3188 to confirm.
Location & directions
1500 West Fayette AvenueEffingham, IL 62401
About China Buffet
Located at 1500 West Fayette Avenue in Effingham, Illinois, China Buffet is a Chinese restaurant. It's part of our guide to 64 restaurants, cafes and bars in Effingham.
China Buffet is open 7 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 3:30 PM – 9:00 PM. Note that it closes between lunch and dinner service on 6 days of the week.
Service options include dine-in.
You can reach the team at (217) 342-3188.
Quick facts
- Category
- Chinese Restaurant
- Address
- 1500 West Fayette Avenue, Effingham, IL 62401
- Phone
- (217) 342-3188
- Hours
- Open 7 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 3:30 PM – 9:00 PM
- Listing updated
- · Suggest an edit
Popular times
Usually busiest around 7 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 3 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for Chinese restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared China Buffet’s weekday schedule with 244 other Chinese restaurants in Illinois. On a typical weekday it opens at 11:00 AM, close to the local norm of 11:00 AM and closes at 9:00 PM, earlier than most (typical closing time: 9:22 PM).
In total it is open about 67 hours a week, 3 hours fewer than the local median of 70. 91% of Chinese restaurants in Illinois open on Sundays, and China Buffet is one of them.
Compared with 244 other Chinese restaurants in Illinois that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for Chinese restaurants in Illinois
Based on 56 menus with 7,254 priced items from Chinese restaurants in Illinois, the median menu item costs $12.18, and half of all items are priced between $8.65 and $16.51.
We don’t have China Buffet’s own menu on file yet, so use these figures as a guide to what Chinese restaurants in Illinois typically charge.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Mongolian Beef | 62% | $13.92 |
| Chicken | 62% | $11.95 |
| Egg Drop Soup | 59% | $4.06 |
| Beef | 57% | $12.39 |
| Shrimp | 57% | $10.95 |
| Crab Rangoon | 54% | $7.20 |
| Sesame Chicken | 52% | $13.95 |
| Orange Chicken | 50% | $12.95 |
Calculated from 56 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
Features & amenities
Service options
- Dine-in
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of China Buffet there are 12 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 24 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Sandwiches & Delis (4), Bars & Pubs (4), Pizza (3), and Burgers & Fast Food (3).
China Buffet is the only Chinese restaurant within a mile (1 within three miles). The next closest is Panda Express, 1.1 mi away.
13 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week, so this is a good area for a late meal.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Burgers & Fast FoodNiemerg's Steakhouse< 0.1 mi
- Mexican & Tex-MexLos Amigos0.3 mi
- Bakeries & DessertsDaylight Donuts0.3 mi
- PizzaLittle Caesars0.3 mi
- Sandwiches & DelisSubway0.3 mi
What to expect at a Chinese restaurant
Chinese restaurants in the US range from American-Chinese takeout counters – General Tso’s chicken, lo mein, egg rolls – to restaurants specializing in regional Chinese cooking: fiery Sichuan, Cantonese dim sum and roast meats, Hunan, Shanghainese soup dumplings, Taiwanese beef noodle soup and Dongbei dumplings.
What to order
- Dumplings or bao – a good test of a kitchen’s handwork
- Mapo tofu or dan dan noodles – Sichuan classics with numbing peppercorn heat
- Roast duck or char siu – Cantonese barbecue, often displayed in the window
- Dim sum – served mainly on weekend mornings and lunchtimes
Good to know
- Lunch specials with rice and soup are among the best-value meals in any city.
- Dim sum is busiest on weekend late mornings – arrive early for the widest selection.
- Calling in takeout orders directly is usually cheaper than delivery apps.
Reviews
Write a reviewNo visitor reviews yet. Been to China Buffet? Share your experience to help other diners.
Frequently asked questions
What are China Buffet's opening hours?
Open 7 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 3:30 PM – 9:00 PM. Monday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 3:30 PM – 9:00 PM; Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 3:30 PM – 9:00 PM; Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 3:30 PM – 9:00 PM; Thursday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 3:30 PM – 9:00 PM; Friday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 3:30 PM – 9:00 PM; Saturday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 3:30 PM – 9:00 PM; Sunday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM.
Is China Buffet open on Sunday?
Yes, China Buffet is open on Sundays: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM.
Where is China Buffet located?
China Buffet is located at 1500 West Fayette Avenue, Effingham, IL 62401.
What is the phone number of China Buffet?
You can call China Buffet at (217) 342-3188.
Does China Buffet offer delivery or takeout?
Delivery is not listed for China Buffet. Listed service options: dine-in.
Is China Buffet open late?
No, China Buffet usually closes before 10 PM.
What else is near China Buffet?
There are 24 other places to eat and drink within a mile of China Buffet. Nearby options include Niemerg's Steakhouse (< 0.1 mi), Los Amigos (0.3 mi), and Daylight Donuts (0.3 mi).
Are there other Chinese restaurants near China Buffet?
None within a mile. The closest is Panda Express, 1.1 mi away.
How much do Chinese restaurants in Illinois cost?
Based on 56 menus with 7,254 priced items from Chinese restaurants in Illinois, the median menu item costs $12.18, and half of all items are priced between $8.65 and $16.51.
Nearby places
All in Effingham
Listing data © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL. Details may have changed – please verify with the business.