I wanted to make you aware of an “unpublished” deal that I came across: Old Country Buffet is offering a heart healthy version of their lunch buffet for just $4.99 in my area. You get all of Old Country Buffet’s great salad selections and soups for this low price. The supermarkets now charge $4.99-6.99 per pound for their takeout salad bars, so this is a great deal. It represents a savings of more than 30% over the ‘full’ lunch buffet price of $7.29.

The soup and salad option isn’t advertised, at least not here. It’s not on the sign at the entrance, nor is it mentioned in their promotional literature. You have to tell the cashier that you want soup and salad only. He/she will then place a special sticker on your table card, alerting the service staff to your choice. (No cheating!)

Here at CheapoLife.com, we rate Old Country Buffet’s $4.99 endless soup and salad lunch as an excellent value. If you don’t have an Old Country Buffet near you, this deal *may* be available at the other Buffets, Inc. restaurants: Ryan’s, Hometown Buffet, Fire Mountain, Country Buffet, and Granny’s Buffet. Check and see. Here’s a buffet option that’s for your heart, good for your waist, and good for your wallet!

Old Country Buffet is offering their Adult Buffet for only $6.99 with the purchase of any beverage. These full-page coupon inserts are being distributed via direct mail in many areas during the week of August 29th. They may also be included in local newspapers, depending on your location.

In regions not served by Old Country Buffet, look for similar offers from other affiliated restaurants: Country Buffet, Ryan’s, Hometown Buffet, Fire Mountain, and Granny’s Buffet. $6.99 buys you an Adult Buffet with this valuable coupon. At this price, it’s worth watching the mail and searching the newspapers!

This coupon offer valid through September 18, 2011 at participating restaurants. Limit 2 adult dinners, each with a beverage purchase, per coupon. Most locations will be open regular sale hours on Labor Day (Monday, September 5th.)