Pizza Ranch

4.0
783 reviews

About

Buffet RestaurantPizza RestaurantChicken RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant Delivery ServiceTake Out RestaurantSalad ShopCaterer
Bring the crew to Pizza Ranch for a legendary dining experience. You’ll find the Country’s Best Chicken® and Algona’s best pizza on our Buffet Your Way. If you don’t see what you want, let us know—we’ll make it fresh and bring you the first slice. And don’t forget the Cactus Bread®! Find us nearby the Camp Algona POW Museum and North Park. With two community rooms that each seat 20, we’re perfect for your next gathering. Stop by for a Community Impact event to support local organizations like the Algona Boy Scouts, or get in touch with us to host your own! For those nights in, call or order online, and we’ll deliver.

Details

  • Dine-inAvailable
  • DeliveryAvailable
  • TakeoutAvailable
  • Accepts reservationsAvailable

Location

Pizza Ranch
1325 Hwy 169 North, Algona, IA
50511, United States

Hours

Reviews

3.9
561 reviews
5 stars
294
4 stars
110
3 stars
52
2 stars
33
1 star
72

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Food Quality

Customers generally praised the food quality, especially the chicken and pizza, but there were complaints about cold or burnt food and inconsistent availability.

Service

While many reviews highlighted friendly and attentive staff, there were notable instances of poor service, including rude interactions and slow response times.

Cleanliness

The cleanliness of the restaurant received mixed reviews, with some customers noting dirty tables and a messy dining area during busy times.

Buffet Experience

The buffet was often appreciated for its variety, but several customers reported issues with food running out and slow replenishment.

Value for Money

Some customers felt the prices were fair for the food offered, while others criticized the value, citing high prices for subpar food.
  • JB
    Joseph Boche
    1 day ago
    2.0
    Waited an hour for my Pizza. It’s seemed like the lady taking the order just forgot about it entirely. The crust was also too tough. It either wasn’t very fresh or overcooked. It tasted like a cracker with cheese. The buffet was good, but if you order anything from them, don’t expect much.
  • DM
    Donnie Monson
    Nov 14, 2025
    1.0
    I’ve made some assumptions here, and this is the second time this has happened at this location. I am unaware of new ownership, but this place has become untrustworthy. I placed an online order to be picked up at 8:49 pm. They’re open until 9. This didn’t seem strange because of theyre posted hours. I arrive at 8:52pm and the place is locked up tight. They had no problem taking my money, just the part that comes after. A few months ago I placed an online order to be picked up at 2:00 pm. Again, they sure took my money fast. I arrived at the pickup time, and no one had a clue about my order. They did make it, and I was able to pick up 2 hours after making the order. The restaurant was empty of customers so this seemed a bit excessive. Maybe their service makes up for it. I wasn’t able to get inside to find out. As far as online ordering, it’s a joke. What a waste of time. I would recommend pizza from Casey’s. Not as big of a selection, but you’ll have food then at the very least.
  • JG
    Josh Gray
    Nov 6, 2025
    5.0
    Prompt service!
  • BZ
    Barb Z
    Nov 5, 2025
    3.0
    Been here many times in the past, fresh chicken, nicely stocked salad bar, etc. Took daughter there for lunch buffet on Monday, 2 for $22. Chicken looked awful, all thighs, no new chicken coming out, people kept picking over the thighs, not taking much. We don't like dark meat, especially thighs. Had to wait 40 minutes for a chicken breast. The regular salad was almost gone, same with cottage cheese and coleslaw. Had I'd known that they only put out dark meat on the buffet now, we would not had ate there.
  • BM
    Barbara Mack
    Oct 9, 2025
    5.0
    I love eating here. Excellent food choices from pizza, chicken, potatoes, salad and all that is on the salad bar!!!

Frequently Asked Questions About Pizza Ranch

What are your buffet hours?

To view current buffet hours for the Algona Pizza Ranch restaurant location, please visit our website: https://pizzaranch.com/locations/ia/algona/1325-hwy-169-north.

How much does your buffet cost?

Lunch buffet pricing is: $13.43, and dinner buffet pricing is: $14.84. Check out website to see our kids pricing and other buffet discounts available: https://pizzaranch.com/locations/ia/algona/1325-hwy-169-north.