Buffet restaurant

Gourmet Express

WakefieldBronx

4.6· 1,497 reviewsOpen until 9:30PM
Gourmet Express — buffet restaurant — in Wakefield — Bronx — NYC
Gourmet Express interior — Wakefield

Wakefield

Bronx

The brief

About Gourmet Express

No-frills chain dishing out standard Chinese fare, including meal deals, from behind a counter.

Community Rating

4.6

½

out of 5

1,497 community reviews

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Reviews

What diners say about Gourmet Express

15 verified Google reviews

4.3

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seni ZeravatLocal guide
3 weeks ago

The food was fresh, tasty and well made! The staff were friendly and helpful! I will come back to eat here!

TiaLocal guide
a month ago

Everything is so delicious and fresh ughh I wish they were closer to my house

Ink112tattoo Studio
a month ago

Fresh, healthy, and full of flavor. Everything tasted clean, well-seasoned, and made with quality ingredients. Great portions, friendly service, and definitely a spot I’d come back to! I go almost everyday

Tracy Pouncy
3 months ago

My visits are few and far between, because I don't drive. But everything I go, I'm with someone who has never been there, and they are always impressed by the massive selection, the taste, and the freshness. Gourmet express never disappoints. This time they had vegan carrot cake loaf, foccaicia, and olive bread loaf. I bought them all!!😊

YanC JLocal guide
4 months ago

This place has good food AND GREAT SERVICE but is sad to see how the owner cares about his employees. its Freezing is this place. employees are working with winter hat and coat with how cold is in this place . note to the owner . THIS IS NOT RIGHT . IM SURE YOU ARE MAKING ENOUGH TO FIX THE HEAT IN THIS PLACE

Raymond LaudoLocal guide
5 months ago

Buffet with a large variety of food sold on a pay by the pound basis. All the food is good, service always pleasant. Most go for take-out, the atmosphere is clean and utliitarian, not the place for a date but fine with a friend to chat over lunch.

Heidy Z.Local guide
5 months ago

Went with 2 friends who bought me here. For my first time I rate the food a 10. For customer service a 1 for being a first time customer the people at the register were rude, I stood there at the register waiting to pay and the cashier made me wait while he rang up 3 customers who were there after me. Then to get a plastic bag was a difficult task. These cashiers need to communicate to consumers about paying for condiments. I was charge for salt n pepper..Really..all these spanish workers are not friendly, they seem bitter and rude to be there..<br>They lucky I ain't call ice on them for being so disrespectful. Cashier didnt know I spoke Spanish when he tried to call manager on me. He quickly stopped the call when I spoke Spanish. All I was trying to do was pay.

Eric Woodlin
6 months ago

I love taking food home from Gourmet Express especially in the late evening. It's so good. It's a go-to when one doesn't want to cook. I've been a customer dating back to 2013. However, they're cheating us on our slices of carrot cake! After buying their carrot cake for years, I've noticed the slices get smaller and smaller (see photo), but the price remains the same at $6.97. The slice today is worth $3.00 at best. The carrot cake sells out faster than the other desserts. Sadly, I'm not buying the carrot cake after today... unless they make the slice larger. Not good guys!

Darren B
6 months ago

Located near a gas station. Don’t be deceived.<br>Gourmet Express is a hidden gem. I usually stop by twice daily. The food always fresh. Never over seasoned . And the variety is outstanding. So much to choose from. Juice bar , teas and coffee all excellent. And the cashier’s are all fantastic!! I always generously tip. It’s become a second home for me. Trust me, try it out and you’ll be impressed.💕

Tayler FisherLocal guide
9 months ago

They have a variety of different foods to select from. The food was good put I was expecting it to be a little better quality and have more flavor, especially their Penne alla vodka. The salads were good and seemed fresh. This place is like a buffet with many options so do not get overwhelmed! I walked around and viewed all the options before I started creating my plate. I went during lunch time on a Thursday and it was busy. My photos are attached that show my experience and what I ordered. Thank you for your service!

Esteban DutchLocal guide
a year ago

I went to gourmet express after 8pm. I picked out organic brown rice. It was dry & hard. I couldn’t eat it. I recommend going there early/ lunchtime,<br>when all the food are fresh.

Jennifer DelLocal guide
Edited a year ago

Hidden Gem! I love this place. Found it almost 4 years ago. Great assortment of foods and varieties. Recently added a vegetarian/vegan and soup area. They have a juicing bar too. The Lemon Sea bass is the best!

J SLocal guide
a year ago

This place never disappoints. You can tell by how busy they are. You won’t be the only there trying to buy some good food! Their lines move very quickly so no worries! If you’re on a lunch break from work, no worries with finding parking as there’s always parking out front and the side of the building. Don’t be scared to try new dishes as they serve delicious food that’s freshly prepared daily! Whenever I go I always take a cheesecake or flan to go for later. The facility is very clean and always fully stocked. Customer service is top notch. Don’t be afraid to ask for suggestions on what to have! I’ve been a repeat customer for years. Guys keep up the great work! Always a pleasure stopping by for some good food!

Shatner PierreLocal guide
Edited 3 years ago

Great selection of cooked food I highly recommend eating here especially if you're indecisive. With all of the options you're bound to find a few things you like.<br><br>BEWARE - they charge by the pound but if you get a small container you should be ok. I recommend you start by filling up at the salad bar and make your way over to the other items.<br><br>I'm still trying to figure out the sweet spot for getting the food to come in at a pound or less. Funny enough you can get a good piece of lasagna and meat and still not go to far over a pound.

JZLocal guide
3 years ago

Sick of the same old. same old salmon or shrimp menu options?(Unless you're in a seafood restaurant, that is).. Well get ready for tasty sea bass six ways, the best being covered in honey mustard sauce. Oh they also have salmon and shrimp but the sea bass is something you can't get everywhere. This buffet-style is a smorgasbord of amazing food. Hot and cold. Check out my pix below. I need a nap!

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