Required fields are marked *. It may be a 35 mile drive to get here but once I get here I know that I will be in Liver Heaven. I dont like the entrees, vegetables are good. Before moving to Geoffrey's current city of Dayton, OH, Geoffrey lived in Beavercreek OH and Moraine OH. 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. Let it go.". That neighborhood was left high and dry for those who didn't drive. there from late 1984 until mid 1987 when I was transferred to the Cambridge Inn, Evansville, IN. Portion is generous and side chouces are nicely varied. How did I become such a cafeteria connoisseur? She would never go out with him. Does anyone know?.. One word: grandparents. 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. Id do weekly bookkeeping or help fill in needed hours part time. There was at least one in the city of Cincinnati that we frequented with my grandparents. Donw. News Death NoticeEVANS, Mary Elizabeth [Wenninger] age 99, went gently to God, on Wednesday, August 24, 2011. Needless to say, we took leftovers home for the night. I did my management training at the Centerville CI. I alway's saved mine to eat while watching bob shreves all night movies on the weekends.. (holy trinity church ) on e.fifth st.and bainbridge, it was in the back ground of one pictures of e.fifth st..and those old stores in the arcade, i remember them just as they were on that site.. $8.99 He was native of Dayton, OH. It was goodMore, I took my grandsons to MCL for lunch and as they say, their eyes were bigger than their stomachs! Thompson/Mike Sarmir on cleanup. Makes you feel special when eating here. I went with the Fried Chicken, Barbecued BakedBeans, Gouda Macaroni and Cheese, fresh baked Roll and the dessert was Homemade Chocolate Cheesecake . Matt Martin/Steve Sarmir on pots and pans. I love Sacksteders! As I pulled into the empty parking lot, Icould practically smell the fried chicken, the mashed potatoes, the roast beef sliced directly from a block, and pie. Small bowl of green beans $3.19 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. I noticed that there was considerable amounts of dirt on the overhead sprinklers. Your email address will not be published. He was a dayton police officer.. There were several Cambridge Inns in the Midwest, one right in my hometown. I would describe it as a good Sunday-dinner. It was a special place in a different era, that is for sure. The windows were boarded up. 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. to go with your meal. They had the 50's motiff going. Thanks again for bringing back some wonderful childhood memories!!! So good to hear from a former Cambridge Inn employee! Years ago there were many cafeterias in the area. This creepy sign now sits outside the old Cambridge Inn. A pretty good one too. Need I say more? I believe my favorites were the Elephant and Giraffe but can not remember what they consisted of? I love Sacksteder's Interiors! First, I think that is called trespassing. At this point in my life, Im glad to no longer have to work holidays.so many turkey & Dressing orders! Couldnt begin to tell you how many inside rounds (road beef) I carved during those years. Small bowl of mashed potatoes $3.19 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. I downloaded that picture man and printed it out.. and i'm going to give it to my sister.. Their pies are homemade and really good. Ok, just one more thing: my sister said that the women's bathroom was really filthy.More. 3 posts. As an adult, I still recall the meanest "boss" I have ever worked for. 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. Remember DAVID'S BUFFET ?..My oldest brother worked there many many years ago.. 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?. And every bite was enjoyable. The door clicked shutand I climbed into my car, the smell of mashed potatoes lingering in my mind long after I left. Tom S cookin and yellin at 14 year olds working their first job ever. right on the corner of w3rd st.across from the big courts bldg. Hi Kevin. I was her favorite place in Dayton. Holy cow, this building has been sitting, frozen in time for over 30 years? The staff are warm, welcoming, and helpful. I just cant.. The waitress was awesome, but she had to attend to the whole room (25 or so people) by herself. Why not. 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. What about the original BBQ sauce at Old Hickory next door. You walk in and the places is so inviting and welcoming. So, what cafeterias besides the ones found in hospitals, schools, etc still exist and thrive today? It creaked open. What a really mean person! I cant possibly imagine trying to juggle two young girls and my tray at once. conditioner was on , would that dirt be blown onto the food. Which gets to me the subject of cafeterias. I go just to satisfy her taste. 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. 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. Servers come around and refill water glasses, bring you extra things like napkins. But again, Holy Cow, 30 years???? Hello Kevin, The last Culps I remember was in Kettering, along Far Hills acrossed the road from our street. and found it to be very dried out like it had been sitting out to long. He lived at the gibbons motel in the arcade when he went on the police dept in 1948. Are you sure you want to delete this answer? It has a great variety and the people are so nice. Today was such a trip and I proceededto get 3 orders of the liver. 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! Worked for Danners Imc (parent company of Cambridge Inn) for almost 10 years. Its now a Recreation/senior center. This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in the United States. 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 guess another plus to the cafeteria is that it is a very efficient food delivery system, taking the sit-down experience and compressing it. copson you mentioned bob shreve. And every bite was enjoyable. My parents loved that place. I went today because of the daily special of Liver and Onions. 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. Basically, a cafeteria is the school lunch line in a grown-up setting. I was 15 when I worked at Culps in the Arcade. Loved working there Made many good friends with the folks I worked with over the years. my wife and i had a long conversation with the fellow working there in the beavercreek store. WOW!!!.. PICCADILLY CAFETERIAS: This is a cafeteria chain found primarily in the South. Christina, Julie, and Kelly on salads. Maybe you can help me out on that one? Such pleasant memories, I get wistful everytime I pass the old building. We only went there today because we used to take mom there long time ago. If you are a resident of another country or region, please select the appropriate version of Tripadvisor for your country or region in the drop-down menu. You tell the worker which one you want, they pile it onto your plate, hand it to you and you move on. It was so wonderful to read your article on The Cambridge Inn in Centerville Ohio. MCL: This is a chain of about 20 cafeterias in the Midwest. That man seated to the left at the end of the counter is my father. Nothing tasted bad, most was very good. I know some elderly couples who make a practice of going there because they are reasonably priced. Always good food - great for a quick meal - excellent selections. I cant remember it's location in kettering.. We had many meals with them at this comfort food kingdom. As we stood in line tonight, and I was trying to remember everything that was out of business in the vicinity. THE HOT SHOPPE: I remember this chain well. Conveniently Located in Cincinnati & New Trenton. They werent directly over the food but close enough that if the airconditioner was on , would that dirt be blown onto the food. Otherwise known as "Chef Thomas", was born in Daton, Ohio on December 7, 1959. Not really someplace I would have gone but my group was there. IKEA: Yes, the garish stores synonymous with Sweden and cheap dorm-room furniture also operate honest-to-goodness cafeterias. Thought it was a bad idea as the big seniors complex was right there and left old timers with no place to go get a hot meal. Any Lubys fans among our readers? The building looked unchanged from my childhood. olds88 & copson i think your right about where culps was and also where davids was. I never did eat at the Cambridge Inn. I remember a lot of it.. lol.. smales pretzels.. sooo good !!. Theyhad chicken stuffed with stuffing and strawberry shortcake. 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. They featured a very wide variety of entrees and other items and while it wasn't cheap, it wasn't expensive either. An inch but, then, I heard a voice. he was in a picture of the flying pizza on n.main street downtown when it first opened. Ah, such good memories! 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. You idiot (I talk to myself a lot and Ive decided as long as I dont answer back, thats ok), what if you had gotten in? You sit at regular tables with real silverware and real glasses. I remember the Carillon had great custard. Meet the Sacksteder's Design Team. On our visit Wednesday, the 8th. 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. SACKSTEDER, Thomas J. There also was a cafeteria over at Patterson and Wilmington called Sacksteders who closed sometime ago. Pretty sad that I can remember hot fudge cake from 30 years ago, but not the grocery list my wife gave me 20 minutes ago. *As a member of various affiliate programs I earn from qualifying purchases. I remember the kids menu had meals that they named after animals. Kids eat free there on Tuesdays so, yes, we've gone to IKEA just to partake in their cafeteria experience. 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! 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. Basically, a cafeteria is the school lunch line in a grown-up setting. 48 reviews #90 of 418 Restaurants in Dayton $$ - $$$ American. Prices are really good too. Cafeterias are still popular in hospitals. Wait time to be served was good as the line was kept moving without feeling like we were being rushed. No perusing a menu. The food here is always like homemade! Here are some that come to mind: LUBYS: This is a cafeteria chain that thrives in Texas, but just in Texas. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Welcome to Amish365, where I share my knowledge of Amish cooking and culture! This is where I grew up and it was one of my favorite places my Mom took my as a child. I think Ill have to be going to this one soon. Here it is: The old Cambridge Inn in all its glory. had chicken stuffed with stuffing and strawberry shortcake. https://www.facebook.com/133871669991219/posts/3686129631432054/?d=n. There was one in North College Hill (Cincinnati) that is now Frickers Sports Bar/Grill. I pass by the old Hyde Park store all the time. 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