Gray Brothers Cafeteria   

For the diners who visit this cafeteria in Mooresville, the question is often, "Which comes first, the fried chicken or everything else?" Frequent visitors report that the heavenly aroma of their fryers can be detected before you enter. Once you do cross the threshold, there is plenty to ponder at this mega buffet-style cafe. There just might not be as much to room in your stomach when you are finished. The buffet is loaded with other buffet heavy hitters like roast beef, fish and pasta. And the side dish selection doesn't disappoint quantity over quality diners with enough starch to make Atkins followers cringe. Mashed potatoes, baked potatoes, sweet potatoes, macaroni and cheese are just a few. There are some redeeming greens present in the form of a variety of vegetable dishes on the buffet line. At the end of this eating frenzy, fans still say it takes some serious will power to keep you from the dessert cart loaded with ice cream, cake, cookies and pie. Say when.