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Top 2 in Cresco Buffet restaurant

McAllister Catering(buffet restaurant)

See how McAllister Catering(buffet restaurant) ranks, what guests notice, and which signals shape its position in Cresco.

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63.6 Restaurant Award Score Out of 100
#2 Cresco rank of 7 Restaurants
3 / 24 Ranking awards Current / historical
19 / 130 Praise awards Current / historical

Restaurant Awards

McAllister Catering(buffet restaurant) Restaurant

22 active awards and 154 historical awards on record. Earned awards remain active for 60 days from the award date, independently of the latest weekly ranking.

Selected main award · Gold Award

Buffet

Cresco · City Ranking

Ranking
#1
Venues In This Field
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Award date
Oct 2026

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Current ranking awards

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Historical ranking awards

Earlier distinctions, preserved in the award record.

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Guest Praise awards

Earned for what guests praise most.

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Current Guest Praise19
Historical Guest Praise130

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The ranking journey

A reputation,
written over time.

From a local address to a broader standing.
Explore McAllister Catering(buffet restaurant)’s place in the city, state and national field.

RestaurantsCurrent ranking · Oct 2026
Oct 9, 2026
Cresco category rank#2 of 7
Award Score63.6 / 100
Cresco category rank and Restaurant Award Score Gold shows recorded category ranks on the left axis, with number one at the top. Mint overlays Restaurant Award Score on an independent right axis from 0 to 100. Lines connect recorded observations; missing values are not estimated. Comparison-field sizes and scoring methodology can change. Use the date slider or the data table below for exact values. Rank Score / 100 #1#2 0255075100 Feb 2026May 2026Jul 2026Oct 2026 Cresco category rank and Restaurant Award Score Gold shows recorded category ranks on the left axis, with number one at the top. Mint overlays Restaurant Award Score on an independent right axis from 0 to 100. Lines connect recorded observations; missing values are not estimated. Comparison-field sizes and scoring methodology can change. Use the date slider or the data table below for exact values. Rank Score / 100 #1#2 0255075100 Feb 2026Jun 2026Oct 2026
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DateRankComparison fieldAward Score / 100
Feb 25, 2026#1461.4
Feb 26, 2026#1461.3
Mar 3, 2026#1469.7
Mar 6, 2026#1569.4
Mar 16, 2026#1569.6
Mar 20, 2026#1569.2
Mar 27, 2026#1568.5
Apr 4, 2026#1565.3
Apr 6, 2026#1565.3
Apr 10, 2026#1564.9
Apr 18, 2026#1563.5
Apr 24, 2026#1565.1
May 1, 2026#1565.1
May 8, 2026#2665.1
May 15, 2026#2665.1
May 22, 2026#2665.1
May 29, 2026#2663.1
Jun 5, 2026#2764.6
Jun 12, 2026#2764.6
Jun 19, 2026#2764.6
Jun 26, 2026#2764.6
Jul 3, 2026#2763
Jul 10, 2026#2763
Jul 17, 2026#2763
Jul 24, 2026#2763
Jul 31, 2026#2763
Aug 7, 2026#2763
Aug 14, 2026#2763
Aug 21, 2026#2763
Aug 28, 2026#2763
Sep 4, 2026#2763
Sep 11, 2026Not recordedNot recorded63
Sep 18, 2026Not recordedNot recorded63
Sep 25, 2026Not recordedNot recorded65
Oct 2, 2026Not recordedNot recorded65
Oct 9, 2026#2763.6
Oct 9, 2026
Iowa category rank#4,032 of 7,171
Award Score63.6 / 100
Iowa category rank and Restaurant Award Score Gold shows recorded category ranks on the left axis, with number one at the top. Mint overlays Restaurant Award Score on an independent right axis from 0 to 100. Lines connect recorded observations; missing values are not estimated. Comparison-field sizes and scoring methodology can change. Use the date slider or the data table below for exact values. Rank Score / 100 #1#1,401#2,800#4,200 0255075100 Feb 2026May 2026Jul 2026Oct 2026 Iowa category rank and Restaurant Award Score Gold shows recorded category ranks on the left axis, with number one at the top. Mint overlays Restaurant Award Score on an independent right axis from 0 to 100. Lines connect recorded observations; missing values are not estimated. Comparison-field sizes and scoring methodology can change. Use the date slider or the data table below for exact values. Rank Score / 100 #1#1,401#2,800#4,200 0255075100 Feb 2026Jun 2026Oct 2026
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DateRankComparison fieldAward Score / 100
Feb 25, 2026#3,5936,28361.4
Feb 26, 2026#3,5946,28361.3
Mar 3, 2026#3,7816,32769.7
Mar 6, 2026#3,7856,33369.4
Mar 16, 2026#3,8436,46069.6
Mar 20, 2026#3,8556,48269.2
Mar 27, 2026#3,9756,71368.5
Apr 4, 2026#4,0236,84665.3
Apr 6, 2026#4,0286,87165.3
Apr 10, 2026#4,0376,88164.9
Apr 18, 2026#4,0496,92063.5
Apr 24, 2026#4,0666,94665.1
May 1, 2026#4,0846,98065.1
May 8, 2026#4,1627,22265.1
May 15, 2026#4,1677,22665.1
May 22, 2026#4,1557,11865.1
May 29, 2026#4,1567,10263.1
Jun 5, 2026#4,1557,02264.6
Jun 12, 2026#4,1597,01764.6
Jun 19, 2026#4,1597,01364.6
Jun 26, 2026#4,1597,01364.6
Jul 3, 2026#4,1617,02263
Jul 10, 2026#4,1597,03563
Jul 17, 2026#4,1627,03663
Jul 24, 2026#4,1677,04963
Jul 31, 2026#4,0277,04463
Aug 7, 2026#4,0307,12363
Aug 14, 2026#4,0247,13263
Aug 21, 2026#4,0277,15663
Aug 28, 2026#4,0297,16563
Sep 4, 2026#4,0327,17163
Sep 11, 2026Not recordedNot recorded63
Sep 18, 2026Not recordedNot recorded63
Sep 25, 2026Not recordedNot recorded65
Oct 2, 2026Not recordedNot recorded65
Oct 9, 2026#4,0327,17163.6
Oct 9, 2026
United States category rank#503,243 of 857,329
Award Score63.6 / 100
United States category rank and Restaurant Award Score Gold shows recorded category ranks on the left axis, with number one at the top. Mint overlays Restaurant Award Score on an independent right axis from 0 to 100. Lines connect recorded observations; missing values are not estimated. Comparison-field sizes and scoring methodology can change. Use the date slider or the data table below for exact values. Rank Score / 100 #1#168,034#336,067#504,100 0255075100 Feb 2026May 2026Jul 2026Oct 2026 United States category rank and Restaurant Award Score Gold shows recorded category ranks on the left axis, with number one at the top. Mint overlays Restaurant Award Score on an independent right axis from 0 to 100. Lines connect recorded observations; missing values are not estimated. Comparison-field sizes and scoring methodology can change. Use the date slider or the data table below for exact values. Rank Score / 100 #1#168,034#336,067#504,100 0255075100 Feb 2026Jun 2026Oct 2026
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DateRankComparison fieldAward Score / 100
Feb 25, 2026#457,923763,64161.4
Feb 26, 2026#458,633763,86661.3
Mar 3, 2026#471,646766,69569.7
Mar 6, 2026#472,463768,29369.4
Mar 16, 2026#474,451772,13569.6
Mar 20, 2026#475,538773,69369.2
Mar 27, 2026#480,650783,06568.5
Apr 4, 2026#484,908790,84565.3
Apr 6, 2026#485,923792,49565.3
Apr 10, 2026#487,180794,47364.9
Apr 18, 2026#489,528798,72663.5
Apr 24, 2026#491,347797,37465.1
May 1, 2026#492,311798,75365.1
May 8, 2026#497,267815,59165.1
May 15, 2026#498,135816,17765.1
May 22, 2026#499,468819,40365.1
May 29, 2026#501,215821,92063.1
Jun 5, 2026#502,293822,10164.6
Jun 12, 2026#503,064821,73864.6
Jun 19, 2026#503,308821,27564.6
Jun 26, 2026#503,398821,38164.6
Jul 3, 2026#503,498821,29663
Jul 10, 2026#503,595821,03463
Jul 17, 2026#503,873821,17763
Jul 24, 2026#504,019821,67663
Jul 31, 2026#493,872821,74463
Aug 7, 2026#500,885856,16463
Aug 14, 2026#498,045850,88863
Aug 21, 2026#500,643857,02663
Aug 28, 2026#502,172857,25663
Sep 4, 2026#503,243857,32963
Sep 11, 2026Not recordedNot recorded63
Sep 18, 2026Not recordedNot recorded63
Sep 25, 2026Not recordedNot recorded65
Oct 2, 2026Not recordedNot recorded65
Oct 9, 2026#503,243857,32963.6

Gold traces rank on the left axis (#1 is highest); mint traces Award Score on the right axis (0–100). Lines connect recorded observations. Historical scores reflect the methodology used at each date. Top percentages use the current rank and comparison field, rounded up to one decimal place. Each chart date keeps its recorded field size; coverage and methodology can affect rank. Earned awards retain their original award date and field.

What guests love

The details
guests remember.

For McAllister Catering(buffet restaurant), the story in guest feedback is about friendly staff, fresh food, fast service and great value.

72customer voices analysedAll-time guest-feedback themes
01

A friendly welcome

The people behind the experience stand out in guest feedback.

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Freshness on the plate

Fresh food features among the strengths in the guest record.

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Service with a good rhythm

Prompt service is one of the positive themes guests mention.

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A sense of good value

Guests highlight value as part of what they appreciate.

Leading positive themes from the all-time public guest-feedback record.

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Competitor List

Reveal every tracked competitor, distance, score, and position change in the local market.

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McAllister Catering(buffet restaurant) Your venue
Cresco, Iowa
You
63.6 Baseline
Cobble Hill
82.6 ↑ 19.0
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278 m
71.3 ↑ 7.7
Subway
508 m
61.7 ↓ 1.9
Nearby venue hidden in this preview
82.5 ↑ 18.9
PerKup Cafe
82.0 ↑ 18.4
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Priority Actions

Open the full action plan, including every covered signal and the highest-impact work still pending.

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02 / Priority Actions

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Turn the signals already attached to your venue into a focused list of next steps.

  • See the highest-priority gaps first
  • Separate completed work from open actions
From scattered signals to a clear next step.

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03 / Guest Feedback

Hear what guests really say

See the themes guests praise, question, and repeat across public customer voices.

  • Track praise and attention themes
  • Compare sentiment over time
From guest voices to confident decisions.
04 / Local Competition

See where you lead and lag

Benchmark your score, rating, customer-voice volume, and distance against nearby restaurants.

  • Compare the local score distribution
  • Inspect venue-level performance gaps
From guesswork to a clear local benchmark.

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05 / Performance Over Time

Track your score, not just your stars

Follow the movement behind your Restaurant Award Score and its underlying signals.

  • Compare score and component history
  • Spot meaningful changes between updates
From a star rating to the whole story.

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06 / Market Rank

Watch your market position move

Follow city, state, national, and category positions from one ranking view.

  • Compare rank across geographic levels
  • See the categories behind each position
From one ranking to your full market position.

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07 / Business Risk

Spot risk signals early

Read market pressure, customer-voice momentum, operations, and digital resilience at a glance.

  • Scan the strongest risk drivers
  • See confidence and context together
From early warning to timely action.

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You get the owner dashboard for your venue, with the metrics and performance signals we already track, and a Restaurant Award badge for your website. For the first 30 days, the badge shows your award and you can download the marketing materials: a PNG badge, ready-made Instagram posts and a print-ready award certificate. With Premium, they stay available.

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Visiting McAllister Catering(buffet restaurant)?

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Where is McAllister Catering(buffet restaurant) located?

McAllister Catering(buffet restaurant) is a buffet restaurant at 229 3rd Ave W, Cresco, Iowa 52136. Get directions on Google Maps.

What kind of restaurant is McAllister Catering(buffet restaurant)?

McAllister Catering(buffet restaurant) is a buffet restaurant in Cresco, Iowa.

How do guests rate McAllister Catering(buffet restaurant)?

Guests rate McAllister Catering(buffet restaurant) 4.8 on average, across 138 public customer voices. Its Restaurant Award Score of 63.6 adds customer-voice confidence and rating health to that rating.

How does McAllister Catering(buffet restaurant) rank in Cresco?

McAllister Catering(buffet restaurant) ranks #2 of 7 Restaurants in Cresco in the latest weekly Restaurant Award ranking. See the full Cresco restaurant ranking.

Has McAllister Catering(buffet restaurant) won any awards?

Yes. McAllister Catering(buffet restaurant) holds 22 active Restaurant Awards, led by #1 in Cresco for Buffet restaurant. The other 21 awards are listed on this page. Awards stay active for 60 days from their award date.