They Never Expected This! Find Out Why She Got Kicked Out After 4.5 Hours of Eating!

A TikTok user, Madison (@ugh_madison), recently set out on an unconventional dining experiment at the Hibachi Grill & Supreme Buffet in Indianapolis, eager to discover just how long she could stay before being asked to leave. This wasn’t a casual visit—it was a test of time at an “all-you-can-eat” establishment, and she managed to stay for four and a half hours while devouring six plates of food. Surprisingly, her bill was only $13.

Eventually, her marathon buffet session came to an end when a staff member approached her and said she had been there too long. He explained, “My boss told me you’re staying too long.” Rather than argue, Madison finished her meal and prepared to leave. Before walking out, she left a generous tip—$100 each for the waitress and the man who had politely asked her to go. Despite the unexpected request to leave, Madison called it the “best day ever” and praised the food as “amazing.”

Her TikTok video documenting the experience quickly gained attention, sparking conversations about the etiquette and policies at buffets. One user, @cherryiere, shared their own experience, saying, “Every buffet near me has a one-hour maximum. They write down your start time on your paper menu, and then at 1 hour, you bring the check.” Another user, @dat.one.girl18, felt strongly about the tipping aspect, stating, “You shouldn’t have tipped the boss at all—it’s literally an all-you-can-eat buffet.” However, @veryofficialtrainerj, who works at a buffet, expressed appreciation for her tipping, noting that “as a waiter at a buffet, I do really appreciate you tipping the waitress (even if it seems crazy to tip at a buffet).”

The discussion didn’t stop there. Some were surprised that an all-you-can-eat buffet would have a time limit at all. @thiabia123 questioned, “How are they running an ‘all-you-can-eat’ but mad when people are actually getting all they can eat? They should specifically mention a time limit.” Another user, @skysubstrate, shared, “Wow? I don’t think I ever saw a limitless buffet here in my country. Mostly they only give you like 1.5 hours to eat here.”

This isn’t the first time Madison has pushed the limits of an all-you-can-eat offer. Earlier this month, she attempted a similar challenge at Cici’s Pizza, staying for an astonishing eight hours at their endless pizza buffet, which costs $9. She posted a video on TikTok with the caption, “I got kicked out this time. Do you think I got my $9 worth?”

During her Cici’s Pizza visit, she indulged in unlimited pizza, cinnamon rolls, and even spent three hours in the arcade. However, after eight hours, an employee informed her, “I do have to ask you to leave because you’ve been here longer than two hours. They just made a new rule.” Madison wasn’t thrilled with the outcome, calling it a “rip-off” and admitting, “I didn’t get my money’s worth but I still had fun.”

As food prices continue to rise, it seems people like Madison are testing the boundaries of buffet deals, and her experiences have ignited conversations online about how far you can stretch the concept of “all-you-can-eat.” Whether the appeal is the low price or the fun of seeing how long you can stay, Madison’s adventures have left viewers entertained and thinking twice about their next buffet visit.