If you ask anyone to name an all you can eat restaurant they'd been to for a Sunday dinner or in search of a hangover cure, the chances are they'll mention Taybarns.
But sadly, and we'll break the news to you gently if you weren't already aware...it is no more.
Opening in 2008, when Big Lukes faced little competition, Taybarns became one of those word of mouth success stories, that you either heard about at work or from a friend and thought 'my god what is this magical place they speak of?'
Or, chances are you'll have seen check ins on Facebook and been instantly jealous of the piled high plates that were posted with them.
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Branches of Taybarns in the North East included one right next to the Premier Inn, a short distance from the MetroCentre in Gateshead and on the road into South Shields, also next door to a hotel.
Sadly, Taybarns bit the dust in 2016, with all of its venues becoming Brewer's Fayre pubs.
Some fans were so incensed they launched a petition on Change.org to bring it back!
Taybarns really was a slice, or rather a huge helping of buffet heaven, which at the same time, could be some diners' idea of hell.
On entering the hard to miss building with a bright orange and green logo, a huge brightly lit restaurant greeted you, which was home to a vast numbers of tables and booths and, of course, the main attraction - huge buffet counters.
There really was, to use that famous cliche, something for everyone.
You could start with burger and chips before moving onto a curry; or perhaps open your account with a carbonara, before filling your boots with a carvery or being slightly less gluttonous and easing yourself in with a soup, before considering your options and being sure to leave room for dessert - as there were plenty of those too!
There was no limit on how many plates you could have, the only restriction was the time, which could sometimes depend on when you went and how busy the place was, but typically was two hours.
That meant you'd often glance around and see people on the verge of a food coma as they took a break from eating, while determined to eventually soldier on and get their money's worth.
Or, on the other hand you'd stare at someone returning to their table with yet another plate full and think 'how is that even possible?'
Gone too soon or the stuff of nightmares? You decide!
