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. It has a great variety and the people are so nice. From simple makeovers to complete renovations of all sized spaces, our skilled Interior Designers promise to exceed your expectations. The service was top notch. And every bite was enjoyable. Thanks again for bringing back some wonderful childhood memories!!! How did I become such a cafeteria connoisseur? One word: grandparents. 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 cant possibly imagine trying to juggle two young girls and my tray at once. Any Lubys fans among our readers? "Here are a few long-gone places that I miss: 1) Waldo Peppers on National Road in Vandalia across from the airport. That man seated to the left at the end of the counter is my father. If memory serves me, they had this amazing hot fudge cake? I have also purchased whole pies to bring to family gatherings. Yet, if I were to somehow venture inside, I could probably move through it blind-folded I knew the way so well. They were the best I'd ever had in my life. 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. You sit at regular tables with real silverware and real glasses. SOFT PRETZELS were my fav's.. they were made on xenia ave.. we used to walk to smales from holy trinity school at e.fifth and bainbridge and buy bags of them, then take them home. or maybe had a court date. I've heard good things about them, but haven't been to one. 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. We went to the Fraze Pavilion festival called The Taste and this was one of the restaurants to try. Marionberry Pie $4.09 Ok, just one more thing: my sister said that the women's bathroom was really filthy.More. Beth, Molly, Nicole, Kim, Nikki, and Nina can help change and upgrade your home or commercial space to your style! I went with the Fried Chicken, Barbecued BakedBeans, Gouda Macaroni and Cheese, fresh baked Roll and the dessert was Homemade Chocolate Cheesecake . But then I noticed the sign by the driveway "Nightmare Manor." News Death NoticeEVANS, Mary Elizabeth [Wenninger] age 99, went gently to God, on Wednesday, August 24, 2011. Thanks my friend.. Where did you get that picture ?. Do you remember the clack?. I worked there for about a year until I left the company to come back to Cincy to attend school to be a medical asst. Meet the team. 9:34 AM. My voice: Kevin, are you crazy?, Wistfully, I let go of the door and it clicked shut. Kevin in reference to the cafeterias.I have eaten at picadillys theyre just sort of o.k. I pass by the old Hyde Park store all the time. First, I think that is called trespassing. Great variety of food choices, everything ranged from quite good to delicious. There it was. I did my management training at the Centerville CI. WOW MAN !!!.. What Do The Amish Plant In Their Gardens? Remember the Westward Ho salad dressings (French, Italian, 1,000 Island and Blue Cheese (was extra) and the roast beef dinners and potatoes/carrots/onions as a side and mushrooms (I think they were .25 extra) and the pies! Its also in a different place than it use to be at the Hyde Park Plaza. 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! Ive spent almost three decades exploring Amish settlements and kitchens from Maine to Montana and almost everywhere in between. 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. Always good food - great for a quick meal - excellent selections. It had a neon train sign on the bldg.. Dad just walked to work back then..I cant believe that picture man.. there from late 1984 until mid 1987 when I was transferred to the Cambridge Inn, Evansville, IN. I hated it. Ok, just one more thing: my sister said that the women's bathroom was really filthy. Worked for Danners Imc (parent company of Cambridge Inn) for almost 10 years. PICCADILLY CAFETERIAS: This is a cafeteria chain found primarily in the South. It closed its doors sometime in the late 80s, but the building is still there. Our family pretty much headed to either Westward Ho which had great deals or the Carillon cafeteria. Are you sure you want to delete this answer? You go to the buffet line and imagine what you want. he said that the little guy was his uncle, and the other fellow in the picture was his dad, and that he worked there then with his uncle's and father. Not really someplace I would have gone but my group was there.More, This restaurant isn't fancy and it doesn't have a wow atmosphere, but the food is amazing and delicious. Both places have kept the original building shell but have painted the brick. *As a member of various affiliate programs I earn from qualifying purchases. They featured a very wide variety of entrees and other items and while it wasn't cheap, it wasn't expensive either. Ive written before about buffets, that is a whole separate topic (and one Ill delightfully tackle again sometime soon). 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. MCL Cafeteria is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travelers: 4485 Far Hills Ave, Dayton, OH 45429-2405. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family, Keven. 3 posts. Holy cow, this building has been sitting, frozen in time for over 30 years? Unclaimed. Scratch that. Matt Martin/Steve Sarmir on pots and pans. Thank you.. i'm Don also.. donw. A good clean place to see the food before you order it. So many wonderful choices to delight the tastebuds. 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. My wife really likes their liver and onions, fried chicken and their catfish. 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. Ham & Potato Casserole For a Crowd - Plus Other Ham Recipes! It just has to be!!!. Small bowl of mashed potatoes $3.19 Speaking of defunct chains, do you remember York Steak House? I recently went to the flying pizza in beavercreek with my wife and seen his picture in their store. What could possibly be inside after 30 years? Copyright 2000 - 2020 Amish 365 | Powered by Touch The Road. I noticed that there was considerable amounts of dirt on the overhead sprinklers. So good to hear from a former Cambridge Inn employee! One was located in the Florence Mall. 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. We come here at least once a month and always have a good meal. Not really someplace I would have gone but my group was there. They had the 50's motiff going. There were several in the Cincy/NKy area. Yet all of this without the animals at the trough mentality of a buffet. From simple makeovers to complete renovations of all sized spaces, our skilled Interior Designers promise to exceed your expectations. Quick and inexpensive! Back on topic i believe that Culps on far hills was in the old Liberal marketnext to St.Albert.There was a very good car wash next to it called Brownies. IKEA: Yes, the garish stores synonymous with Sweden and cheap dorm-room furniture also operate honest-to-goodness cafeterias. Beth, Molly, Nicole, Kim, Nikki, and Nina can help change and upgrade your home or commercial space to your style! I haven't heard of most of the cafeterias that you mentioned, but I do remember there used to be a Morrison's in the Florence Mall. The liver is very moist and tender and taste outstanding.More, I have never paid too much attention to the cleanliness of this location. The windows were boarded up. Thank you for the info.. i'm 56 You wouldnt believe how that picture has affected me.. Also, i was living in riverdale when the flying pizza opened across from the biltmore hotel on n.main st. I love Sacksteder's Interiors! At this point in my life, Im glad to no longer have to work holidays.so many turkey & Dressing orders! The food was average for a cafeteria style restaurant. It won't open. I am wondering, though, whether you are mixing up Bill Knapps on the kids menu Bill Knapps, had a kids menu that was a Giraffe, Elephant and, I think, a Zebra. Ill have to wait about 10 years to go. I decided to get out of my car for a minute and look around. I just loved how the building looked from the outside. We only went there today because we used to take mom there long time ago. He was native of Dayton, OH. I go just to satisfy her taste. You tell the worker which one you want, they pile it onto your plate, hand it to you and you move on. Yes, Cathy, that was the onewhen did you work there? more. None of us will be back there again. Another frequent stop for my cafeteria-loving grandparents. Before moving to Geoffrey's current city of Dayton, OH, Geoffrey lived in Beavercreek OH and Moraine OH. The door clicked shutand I climbed into my car, the smell of mashed potatoes lingering in my mind long after I left. I so hope you see this post !!.. Ah, such good memories! Wait time to be served was good as the line was kept moving without feeling like we were being rushed. We rank these hotels, restaurants, and attractions by balancing reviews from our members with how close they are to this location. I love Sacksteders! I was 15 when I worked at Culps in the Arcade. Prices are really good too. The staff are warm, welcoming, and helpful. I remember thinking it was a very cool looking building when they built it. Ah, I love the Cambridge Inn memories..of which I have many. Home cooking!" Paul. Tuesday is chicken pot pie day so I try to go then but every day is special. speaking of cafaterias does anyone remember the Westward Ho? document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Welcome to Amish365, where I share my knowledge of Amish cooking and culture! I recently got a delightful note from reader Tibby who used to run Sacksteders Cafeteria, a popular eatery in Dayton. I really can't think of an item I haven't liked and I've been going to MCL for years. Friendly staff and managers that welcomed first timers. CAMBRIDGE INN: The Cambridge Inn was never an inn, it was a small chain of cafeterias.And when I think my grandparents, I can't really think of them without thinking of this cafeteria. Makes you feel special when eating here. Need I say more? The last Culps I remember was in Kettering, along Far Hills acrossed the road from our street. I believe my favorites were the Elephant and Giraffe but can not remember what they consisted of? 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