The benefit of this sort of place is--you can get a good restaurant-style meal, carved beef, chops, chicken and such, and be sitting at your table eating less than ten minutes from when you walk into the place. and do you know what year it was taken?.I'm trying to figure that out by the ladies style of clothing maybe late 50's early 60's maybe?. Ok, just one more thing: my sister said that the women's bathroom was really filthy. First, I think that is called trespassing. Any Amish365'ers been? I have also purchased whole pies to bring to family gatherings. 3 posts. So, what cafeterias besides the ones found in hospitals, schools, etc still exist and thrive today? It's a great cafeteria. Interesting, thanks for the update, I'll have to maybe try it out sometime, it'll bring back all those Cambridge Inn memories for sure! I was her favorite place in Dayton. I pass one in Richmond, Indiana, but, lo and behold, there is apparently one in Kettering, Ohio (about 20 minutes from me), how did I miss that all these years? Matt Martin/Steve Sarmir on pots and pans. When I worked at a store in the mall, I would go to York Steak House on my lunch break and get their sirloin tips with sauted onions and mushrooms. Before moving to Geoffrey's current city of Dayton, OH, Geoffrey lived in Beavercreek OH and Moraine OH. There may a stray still in business and believe it is in Carillon Park.More of a restaurant then a cafeteria. If that Cambridge Inn (by Target) is the one in Middletown,OH on S. University BlvdI was asst. I loved my stuffed chicken and had a couple of bites of my wife's and thought it also excellent. The benefit of this sort of place is--you can get a good restaurant-style meal, carved beef, chops, chicken and such, and be sitting at your table eating less than ten minutes from when you walk into the place. You grab a tray, stick it on one of the metal tracks, move it along and grab and go (salads, desserts,a roll) and then you get to the entre section where several steaming hot selections await you. The cost for both of us was about $28--high when compared to a burger joint, but low compared to lots of regular restaurants--especially when you consider all that we got. There were several in the Cincy/NKy area. Hi, my name is Kevin Williams and I am owner of Oasis Newsfeatures and editor of The Amish Cook newspaper column. We had many meals with them at this comfort food kingdom. I took that photo of Culps in the Arcade in 1969. They were the best I'd ever had in my life. Makes me feel like plopping down in that corner stool that's open and have one of those roast beef dinners, with custard pie for dessert! From simple makeovers to complete renovations of all sized spaces, our skilled Interior Designers promise to exceed your expectations. Showing your age joey m..Remembering bob shrieve's.. Those were some darn good ( MOON PICTURES ).. ( WHEN THE CRABGRASS BLOOMS AGAINAND I KNOW I'LL BE WEEDIN, AND I KNOW THAT I'LL BE NEEDIN, YOU BY MY SIDE,, AGAIN )..My favorite song from bob shrieve Joey m.. BUTCHES BAR sold some darn good (real turtle soup ), man it was great.. I was 15 when I worked at Culps in the Arcade. It was good. Hi, Timgood point about hospital cafeterias, I have heard of plenty of people that go to our local hospital to eat just for the foodMaybe I will try that sometime! olds88 & copson i think your right about where culps was and also where davids was. Yup this is on my list of go backs. She would never go out with him. Need I say more? Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. Yet all of this without the animals at the trough mentality of a buffet. Her name was Sadie. When dad was in uniform near the safety bldg one morning he caught her jaywalking near sacred heart church and he tried to stop her, and she ran from him..she ran into the church. I loved my stuffed chicken and had a couple of bites of my wife's and thought it also excellent. It is a fantastic store full of ideas and design tips from traditional to modern styles. Years ago there were many cafeterias in the area. My wife really likes their liver and onions, fried chicken and their catfish. The service was top notch. Beloved mother of Mary Katherine Evans, Martha A. Osterday (John), Edna Gorman (Robert); l Save. Here it is: The old Cambridge Inn in all its glory. Here are some that come to mind: LUBYS: This is a cafeteria chain that thrives in Texas, but just in Texas. So many wonderful choices to delight the tastebuds. When we travel, it's hard to squeeze in time for some fancy restaurants, where it might take 85 minutes or so to get served and eat--even without dessert. Needless to say, we took leftovers home for the night. I love mcL and was sad when they closed the one in Bloomington INdiana where my sister lives.however have you been to Gray Brothers cafeteria in Mooresville INdiana>I may be spelling it wrong but the food is sooooo good.,I love in south Carolina but fly up to Indy and my sister meets me and we usually stop at Gray bros or at poes cafeteria which is good too its not far from Mooresville Indiana.my brother in law loved cafeterias hes passed away 8 yrs ago but we still go to them when we can.if youre ever at myrtle beach s,c, or near Greensboro n,c, k and w cafeterias are good also,have a blessed night and a merry Christmas and keep on writing I really enjoy your blog.ms Pat mccurry. We went to the Fraze Pavilion festival called The Taste and this was one of the restaurants to try. First of all. Portion is generous and side chouces are nicely varied. that big head and those hands and how he is seated.. and even the ears and haircut, the typical dayton barber collage cop cut.. he ate lunch at culps all the time, a lot of the cops did. How cool, Cathy, small world, you for sure carved some inside rounds for me because the years I went to the Cambridge Inn in Middletown the most were during the mid-80s with my grandparents, so no doubt we were there at the same time. Any Lubys fans among our readers? I believe my favorites were the Elephant and Giraffe but can not remember what they consisted of? I went there frequently with my grandparents..I can still remember taking the tray through the cafeteria line, getting some roast beef, dessert, and then we'd all stake out a big round table (round tables are so nice). No perusing a menu. I guess another plus to the cafeteria is that it is a very efficient food delivery system, taking the sit-down experience and compressing it. I do remember York Steak House, there was one in my local mallthere actually is still one location open - in Columbus. Ok, just one more thing: my sister said that the women's bathroom was really filthy.More. Need I say more? And they have the best fried chicken!!!! I cant remember it's location in kettering.. small bowl of Macaroni & Cheese $3.59 It creaked open. Today was such a trip and I proceededto get 3 orders of the liver. Otherwise known as "Chef Thomas", was born in Daton, Ohio on December 7, 1959. We have been going here for years. The sales people are very friendly and helpful. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family, Keven. Does anyone know?.. How did I become such a cafeteria connoisseur? The priest wouldnt let him in to give her a ticket.. he found her later when he went into culps for lunch.. she was waitressing, he never gave her the ticket, and, the rest is history. I hated it. Ah, such good memories! The cashier overcharged me for the dark meat chicken (um legs and thighs are dark meat not light) and it wasn't quite as done as I like my chicken to be. They werent directly over the food but close enough that if the airconditioner was on , would that dirt be blown onto the food. I've heard good things about them, but haven't been to one. Made me feel very comfy. An inch but, then, I heard a voice. Detailed Reviews: Reviews order informed by descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as cleanliness, atmosphere, general tips and location information. Family-Placed ObituarySACKSTEDER, John Z., Age 72 of Kenwood passed away at home on Saturday, December 8, 2007 from complications of multiple myeloma and amyloidosis. And who owns property like that? The CI in Evansville, IN is a Mexican restaurant. my wife and i had a long conversation with the fellow working there in the beavercreek store. I could envision my white-haired, distinguished grandfather patting his stomach after a big meal with a look of content satisfaction. You go to the buffet line and imagine what you want. I cant possibly imagine trying to juggle two young girls and my tray at once. You sit at regular tables with real silverware and real glasses. I go just to satisfy her taste. Isn't that interesting? The building looked unchanged from my childhood. Friendly staff and managers that welcomed first timers. Id do weekly bookkeeping or help fill in needed hours part time. A pretty good one too. Why not. SACKSTEDER, Thomas J. 4485 Far Hills Ave, Dayton, OH 45429-2405 +1 937-299-9009 Website Menu. Both places have kept the original building shell but have painted the brick. Yes, MCL Cafeteria offers takeout services. lol.. Open now : 10:30 AM - 8:30 PM. https://www.facebook.com/133871669991219/posts/3686129631432054/?d=n. I really can't think of an item I haven't liked and I've been going to MCL for years. Oh, the pie. Service is friendly and attentive. Home cooking!" Paul. Theres still a cafeteria up in Kettering called the MCL and it is pricey and not of the quality that I remember from the others. You can only fit so much food on that tray and, unlike a buffet, a cafeteria is not all you can eat. A "con" to the cafeteria is that darn tray. Our family pretty much headed to either Westward Ho which had great deals or the Carillon cafeteria. "Here are a few long-gone places that I miss: 1) Waldo Peppers on National Road in Vandalia across from the airport. Updated: Dec 22, 2016 by Kevin Williams | 14 Comments. It was a special place in a different era, that is for sure. he was in a picture of the flying pizza on n.main street downtown when it first opened. Merry Christmas to you and your family. We ate enough to last for hours and were out of the place about 50 minutes after we walked in.More, What a great place. So this morning, with cafeterias on my mind (Thanks, Tibby) I decided to visit the old haunt one last time. If you want a meal that tastes like Grandma made it, then this is the placefor you. MCL: This is a chain of about 20 cafeterias in the Midwest. Kinzeler in the dishroom. and found it to be very dried out like it had been sitting out to long. Remember DAVID'S BUFFET ?..My oldest brother worked there many many years ago.. Ive written before about buffets, that is a whole separate topic (and one Ill delightfully tackle again sometime soon). Speaking of defunct chains, do you remember York Steak House? Do you remember the clack?. PICCADILLY CAFETERIAS: This is a cafeteria chain found primarily in the South. The cost for both of us was about $28--high when compared to a burger joint, but low compared to lots of regular restaurants--especially when you consider all that we got. We entered, selected different types of stuffed chicken, potatoes, vegetables, rolls, two slices of pie, etc. That man seated to the left at the end of the counter is my father. MCL Cafeteria. Looks kind of creepy. There also was a cafeteria over at Patterson and Wilmington called Sacksteders who closed sometime ago. Always good food - great for a quick meal - excellent selections. Marionberry Pie $4.09 Family friendly. and about baumers my best friend worked at a barber shop next door and i remember going to baumers for the best turtle soup i ever had. I also remember over at Brientenstraters a big grocery and that also left. Christina, Julie, and Kelly on salads. But then I noticed the sign by the driveway "Nightmare Manor." I have my eye on a chest of drawers and I may have to break down and just simply GET IT for myselfthe design ideas are always trendy and up to date with a touch of perfection. Does this restaurant offer table service? I decided to get out of my car for a minute and look around. What could possibly be inside after 30 years? Yup this is on my list of go backs.More. I dont like the entrees, vegetables are good. IKEA: Yes, the garish stores synonymous with Sweden and cheap dorm-room furniture also operate honest-to-goodness cafeterias. The liver is very moist and tender and taste outstanding.More, I have never paid too much attention to the cleanliness of this location. Cafeterias are still popular in hospitals. I remember thinking it was a very cool looking building when they built it. I took that photo of Culps in the Arcade in 1969. he would have people on his show that owned bars or restaurants in the area i owned a pizza restaurant and got on there one night. Its always, at least for me, a white-knuckled walk from the register to the table as I try to balance my splashing soda, salad, pie, and meal all while waiting for me to trip over my own feet and splatter my food everywhere. I did my management training at the Centerville CI. The other party with me got the Rueben sandwichand found it to be very dried out like it had been sitting out to long.More. :) Hope you had a great Christmas! to go with your meal. Thank you.. i'm Don also.. donw. Not really someplace I would have gone but my group was there. I go just to satisfy her taste. No waiting for your meal to be brought out. We wound up not eating some of our pecan pie, so they brought us a box to take it home--another plus over buffet style. I would describe it as a good Sunday-dinner. The green beans were verygood but the deviled eggs left a little to be desired in filling and taste. On our visit Wednesday, the 8th. He lived at the gibbons motel in the arcade when he went on the police dept in 1948. 2) Mamma E Mia Trattoria located in downtown Dayton . Wait time to be served was good as the line was kept moving without feeling like we were being rushed. None of us will be back there again. Meet the Sacksteder's Design Team. Servers come around and refill water glasses, bring you extra things like napkins. Remember him?. I find the shorter carry-out line convenient on days I want to just run in and grab something tasty to take home for my dinner. Makes you feel special when eating here. Oh the stories that could be told of all of those places over the years. There was at least one in the city of Cincinnati that we frequented with my grandparents. It just has to be!!!. Thank's again donw for all your help.. DON Hey donw.. i enjoyed that second site address you sent to me.. like you paid a lot, so you need to pack in everything you can. You know, in thinking about it, a plus to the cafeteria concept over a buffet is that it does to a degree cut down on how much you eat. There it was. The little italian guy the skinny one, one of the owners, really like my sister.. she was kinda tall and heavy set, real dark long hair, real pretty..healthy looking, if you know what i mean?. What a really mean person! Tuesday is chicken pot pie day so I try to go then but every day is special. more. Entdecke GREENVILLE, OHIO: IGA STORE (D. TEASFORD) (1934-43 MIDGET MATCHBOOK COVER) - F18 in groer Auswahl Vergleichen Angebote und Preise Online kaufen bei eBay Kostenlose Lieferung fr viele Artikel! He was in plain clothes in that picture he must have been a detective by then. I did not know there was a Cambridge Inn in Hyde Park (although I am sure my grandparents were well-aware)..THere is a Cambridge Inn in Centerville outside of Dayton that I think is a Chinese restaurant now but some of the old architecture of the CI is visible, but the Middletown one just sits vacant and sad-looking, but a comforting reminder of my childhood! Its also in a different place than it use to be at the Hyde Park Plaza. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Cambridge Inns all had this distinctive faux-English dcor with brick facades bordered by wooden beams. 9:34 AM. I love their fried chicken, Harvard beets, mashed potatoes. Home2 Suites by Hilton Dayton-Centerville, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Dayton-Centerville, An IHG Hotel, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Dayton South - I-675, an IHG hotel, Red Roof Inn Dayton - Moraine/U of Dayton. Unlike a buffet where you have to police yourself, the cafeteria has limits. We lived on west second st in the 400 blk right downtown in the late 50's to 60 or 61.. (I was just about four or five or so ).. the CLICKITY CLACK wasnt far from the safety bldg. one and one half deviled eggs $3.19 I downloaded that picture man and printed it out.. and i'm going to give it to my sister.. Unclaimed. News Death NoticeEVANS, Mary Elizabeth [Wenninger] age 99, went gently to God, on Wednesday, August 24, 2011. Thank you for the info.. i'm 56 You wouldnt believe how that picture has affected me.. 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