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(I was just about four or five or so ).. the CLICKITY CLACK wasnt far from the safety bldg. 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. There were several Cambridge Inns in the Midwest, one right in my hometown. *As a member of various affiliate programs I earn from qualifying purchases. The CI in Evansville, IN is a Mexican restaurant. How did I become such a cafeteria connoisseur? :) Hope you had a great Christmas! I believe my favorites were the Elephant and Giraffe but can not remember what they consisted of? Thank's again donw for all your help.. DON Hey donw.. i enjoyed that second site address you sent to me.. There was at least one in the city of Cincinnati that we frequented with my grandparents. I was 15 when I worked at Culps in the Arcade. Ill occasionally throw in stories of my travels, journalism adventures (Im a Pulitzer prize-nominated journalist), fascination with grocery stores and Kmarts, and much more! Family friendly. You tell the worker which one you want, they pile it onto your plate, hand it to you and you move on. he was in a picture of the flying pizza on n.main street downtown when it first opened. This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in the United States. On our visit Wednesday, the 8th. A Dillman's Grocery, a Hill's Department Store, and The Cambridge Inn were the names I could recall. I go just to satisfy her taste. small bowl of Macaroni & Cheese $3.59 I never did eat at the Cambridge Inn. I dont even know if that old bar is still there..I miss that turtle soup ! Review. You are correct, was definitely a different time and era. Their pies are homemade and really good. This place didn't briefly become a Haunted House, it still is one,lol. I would describe it as a good Sunday-dinner. So good to hear from a former Cambridge Inn employee! for you. He lived at the gibbons motel in the arcade when he went on the police dept in 1948. But there is always a big choice! Remember him?. Do you think a developer owns and is just sort of holding it hoping the land value rises? Hello Kevin, 9:34 AM. Everything is unique, beautiful, excellent qualify, wellcrafted, and readily available. He was so camera shy anyway.. 2) Mamma E Mia Trattoria located in downtown Dayton . I did my management training at the Centerville CI. Are you sure you want to delete this question? Cafeterias are still popular in hospitals. I think Ill have to be going to this one soon. good but the deviled eggs left a little to be desired in filling and taste. 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. It was so wonderful to read your article on The Cambridge Inn in Centerville Ohio. I took that photo of Culps in the Arcade in 1969. It's a great cafeteria. We come here at least once a month and always have a good meal. 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. 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. Are the prices at this restaurant mid-range / moderate? I was asst, mgr. There also was a cafeteria over at Patterson and Wilmington called Sacksteders who closed sometime ago. 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. 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. He was native of Dayton, OH. 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. Kids eat free there on Tuesdays so, yes, we've gone to IKEA just to partake in their cafeteria experience. None of us will be back there again. !.. or maybe had a court date. "Here are a few long-gone places that I miss: 1) Waldo Peppers on National Road in Vandalia across from the airport. Iced Tea (Unsweet or Sweet) $3.09 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. 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. So many wonderful choices to delight the tastebuds. Cambridge Inns all had this distinctive faux-English dcor with brick facades bordered by wooden beams. News Death NoticeEVANS, Mary Elizabeth [Wenninger] age 99, went gently to God, on Wednesday, August 24, 2011. Kinzeler in the dishroom. 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. Hi, my name is Kevin Williams and I am owner of Oasis Newsfeatures and editor of The Amish Cook newspaper column. Portion is generous and side chouces are nicely varied. I cant remember it's location in kettering.. I dont like the entrees, vegetables are good. I began my CI journey when I was in high school at the Hyde Park store. Maybe you can help me out on that one? Thanks again for bringing back some wonderful childhood memories!!! SACKSTEDER, Thomas J. 3 posts. Looks like the Cambridge Inn had at least at one time had a brief life as a haunted house. Sometimes Geoffrey goes by various nicknames including Geoffrey Thomas Sacksteder and Geoffrey T Sacksteder. Cheers, Cathy. 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. We went to the Fraze Pavilion festival called The Taste and this was one of the restaurants to try. I took that photo of Culps in the Arcade in 1969. Oh the stories that could be told of all of those places over the years. The door clicked shutand I climbed into my car, the smell of mashed potatoes lingering in my mind long after I left. 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. Small bowl of mashed potatoes $3.19 Otherwise known as "Chef Thomas", was born in Daton, Ohio on December 7, 1959. Ok, just one more thing: my sister said that the women's bathroom was really filthy.More. 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. 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. WOW!!!.. Prices are really good too. Needless to say, we took leftovers home for the night. Can anyone expound on this? Yet, if I were to somehow venture inside, I could probably move through it blind-folded I knew the way so well. Before moving to Geoffrey's current city of Dayton, OH, Geoffrey lived in Beavercreek OH and Moraine OH. This creepy sign now sits outside the old Cambridge Inn. I love their fried chicken, Harvard beets, mashed potatoes. Yup this is on my list of go backs.More. My wife really likes their liver and onions, fried chicken and their catfish. 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. Great article! Her name was Sadie. I love Sacksteder's Interiors! IKEA: Yes, the garish stores synonymous with Sweden and cheap dorm-room furniture also operate honest-to-goodness cafeterias. I ended up helping managers at the Hyde Park and North College Hill Cambridge Inns while I was attending school. She would never go out with him. From simple makeovers to complete renovations of all sized spaces, our skilled Interior Designers promise to exceed your expectations. I also remember over at Brientenstraters a big grocery and that also left. 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. I have also purchased whole pies to bring to family gatherings. Another frequent stop for my cafeteria-loving grandparents. it was always free slices from him.. We have been going here for years.More, I love Liver and Onions an it is the special here on Thursday's. to get 3 orders of the liver. Needless to say, we took leftovers home for the night. And who owns property like that? Friendly staff and managers that welcomed first timers. I really miss the old downtown my friendAnd that is how i will always remember them.. don. 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. I could envision my white-haired, distinguished grandfather patting his stomach after a big meal with a look of content satisfaction. I cant possibly imagine trying to juggle two young girls and my tray at once. Ok, just one more thing: my sister said that the women's bathroom was really filthy. Basically, a cafeteria is the school lunch line in a grown-up setting. You go to the buffet line and imagine what you want. Hi Kevin. But the one restaurant format that seems to get no respect these days is the cafeteria. There are so many choices that it is hard to hold back from getting a lucious desert when you also picked out a huge sweet bunto go with your meal. Marionberry Pie $4.09 The waitress was awesome, but she had to attend to the whole room (25 or so people) by herself. Required fields are marked *. This is where I grew up and it was one of my favorite places my Mom took my as a child. None of us will be back there again. And they have the best fried chicken!!!! If I could purchase everything idea they have, I certainly would! Yet all of this without the animals at the trough mentality of a buffet. 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! copson you mentioned bob shreve. Copyright 2000 - 2020 Amish 365 | Powered by Touch The Road. I remember thinking it was a very cool looking building when they built it. Matt Martin/Steve Sarmir on pots and pans. No perusing a menu. Are you sure you want to delete this answer? 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. There it was. 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. Couldnt begin to tell you how many inside rounds (road beef) I carved during those years. It won't open. They cooked the vegetables to mush, for one thing. 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! Need I say more? Nice picture, donw. We only went there today because we used to take mom there long time ago. 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.. Hey olds88, now that sounds familiar man, we should research that.. Are you familiar with kettering?.. Such pleasant memories, I get wistful everytime I pass the old building. 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?. I went today because of the daily special of Liver and Onions. Ive spent almost three decades exploring Amish settlements and kitchens from Maine to Montana and almost everywhere in between. https://www.facebook.com/133871669991219/posts/3686129631432054/?d=n. Makes you feel special when eating here. Always good food - great for a quick meal - excellent selections. 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. They had the 50's motiff going. What a really mean person! I pass by the old Hyde Park store all the time. You sit at regular tables with real silverware and real glasses. One was located in the Florence Mall. Service is friendly and attentive. speaking of cafaterias does anyone remember the Westward Ho? 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. Kevin in reference to the cafeterias.I have eaten at picadillys theyre just sort of o.k. 4485 Far Hills Ave, Dayton, OH 45429-2405 +1 937-299-9009 Website Menu. Yes it would be great to tour it once again. So, what cafeterias besides the ones found in hospitals, schools, etc still exist and thrive today? The service was top notch. 3 people, small meals, $75.00+ . Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. to go with your meal. Mom likes chicken livers, and MCL has them on Mondays. Her note brought back a flood of memories of childhood meals. The area is super ran down now, almost a ghetto to be honest. THE HOT SHOPPE: I remember this chain well. As an adult, I still recall the meanest "boss" I have ever worked for. Everything is fresh and tastes well seasoned! Tibby workin the front. manager there for about 3 years. like you paid a lot, so you need to pack in everything you can. What could possibly be inside after 30 years? They werent directly over the food but close enough that if the airconditioner was on , would that dirt be blown onto the food. It had a neon train sign on the bldg.. Dad just walked to work back then..I cant believe that picture man.. MCL Cafeteria is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travelers: 4485 Far Hills Ave, Dayton, OH 45429-2405. 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! document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Welcome to Amish365, where I share my knowledge of Amish cooking and culture! Son of Raymond J. Sacksteder and Elizabeth Ann Kidder, brother to five sis-ters; Ann, Susan . Meet the team. We entered, selected different types of stuffed chicken, potatoes, vegetables, rolls, two slices of pie, etc. It just has to be!!!. does anyone know wher to get good turtle soup and i dont mean mock turtle soup 1. Reasonably priced. 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. Ah, I love the Cambridge Inn memories..of which I have many. You sit at regular tables with real silverware and real glasses. The food here is always like homemade! 3 pieces of broccoli $3.89 Need I say more? I do remember York Steak House, there was one in my local mallthere actually is still one location open - in Columbus. I've heard good things about them, but haven't been to one. Made me feel very comfy. Small bowl of green beans $3.19 As we stood in line tonight, and I was trying to remember everything that was out of business in the vicinity. Id do weekly bookkeeping or help fill in needed hours part time. Thompson/Mike Sarmir on cleanup. more. It was goodMore, I took my grandsons to MCL for lunch and as they say, their eyes were bigger than their stomachs! taste's exactly the same.. still great !!!.. Merry Christmas to you and your family. he also told me how that little store on main st financed two families.. mostly at a slice at a time.. and that his uncle, that little guy, was quite the ladies man..( apparently my sis wasnt the only one.). Looks kind of creepy. Today was such a trip and I proceededto get 3 orders of the liver. Years ago there were many cafeterias in the area. 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.. Thanks my friend.. Where did you get that picture ?. I loved my stuffed chicken and had a couple of bites of my wife's and thought it also excellent. If you like a cafeteria setting then you'll love this one. I went with the Fried Chicken, Barbecued BakedBeans, Gouda Macaroni and Cheese, fresh baked Roll and the dessert was Homemade Chocolate Cheesecake . The liver is very moist and tender and taste outstanding.More, I have never paid too much attention to the cleanliness of this location. There may a stray still in business and believe it is in Carillon Park.More of a restaurant then a cafeteria. Beans, Gouda Macaroni and Cheese, fresh baked Roll and the dessert was Homemade Chocolate Cheesecake . WOW MAN !!!.. 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. Which gets to me the subject of cafeterias. We rank these hotels, restaurants, and attractions by balancing reviews from our members with how close they are to this location. Trending Amish Recipes & Photos, 2-25-2023: Strawberry-Rhubarb Pie, Noodle and Roast Casserole, Photos, and More! It has a great variety and the people are so nice. Yes, MCL Cafeteria offers takeout services. had chicken stuffed with stuffing and strawberry shortcake. I really can't think of an item I haven't liked and I've been going to MCL for years. You walk in and the places is so inviting and welcoming. It creaked open. I just loved how the building looked from the outside. 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?. right on the corner of w3rd st.across from the big courts bldg. We know that Geoffrey's political affiliation is unknown; ethnicity . 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. One word: grandparents. Always a delightful experience when I visit their showroom. They are and were great people..The pizza hasnt changed at all man. MCL: This is a chain of about 20 cafeterias in the Midwest. Get quick answers from MCL Cafeteria staff and past visitors. Prices are really good too. Worked for Danners Imc (parent company of Cambridge Inn) for almost 10 years. 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. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. Save. No waiting for your meal to be brought out. And they have the best fried chicken!!!! John Ness cookin mornings, Dave at night. Tuesday is chicken pot pie day so I try to go then but every day is special. I hated it. First, I think that is called trespassing. lol.. The service was top notch. We like the desserts, especially when there are sugar free choices. Its now a Recreation/senior center. That man seated to the left at the end of the counter is my father. 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. Why not. Ill have to wait about 10 years to go. He was in plain clothes in that picture he must have been a detective by then. 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. The green beans were verygood but the deviled eggs left a little to be desired in filling and taste. Servers come around and refill water glasses, bring you extra things like napkins. Yes, Cathy, that was the onewhen did you work there? Many friendships and memories made during my Cambridge years. My old haunt had actually become a haunt. 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. Tom S cookin and yellin at 14 year olds working their first job ever. From simple makeovers to complete renovations of all sized spaces, our skilled Interior Designers promise to exceed your expectations. I remember the Carillon had great custard. I remember the kids menu had meals that they named after animals. 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. Makes you feel special when eating here. 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. 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 remember the Carillon had great custard. I was her favorite place in Dayton. They featured a very wide variety of entrees and other items and while it wasn't cheap, it wasn't expensive either. I know some elderly couples who make a practice of going there because they are reasonably priced. - kevin. I really can't think of an item I haven't liked and I've been going to MCL for years.More, We had lunch there in April 2018. And one of their favorite restaurant formats was the cafeteria (in hindsight, Im not sure why, since carrying a tray was difficult for grandma). . Here it is: The old Cambridge Inn in all its glory. 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. The building looked unchanged from my childhood. Both places have kept the original building shell but have painted the brick. Loved working there Made many good friends with the folks I worked with over the years. 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. Thank you.. i'm Don also.. donw. What about the original BBQ sauce at Old Hickory next door. I loved working there. Any time I need a floral arrangement, I always find something beautiful that fits into my home dcor and at a great price! he was fifteen.. we talked about downtown and OLD RAGS.. Open now : 10:30 AM - 8:30 PM. I recently got a delightful note from reader Tibby who used to run Sacksteders Cafeteria, a popular eatery in Dayton. I just cant.. I didn't even know we had an MCL in this area .. when i was little we went to the one in Richmond Indiana regularly. The sales people are very friendly and helpful. 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? So this morning, with cafeterias on my mind (Thanks, Tibby) I decided to visit the old haunt one last time. 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! 35 went through. I loved my stuffed chicken and had a couple of bites of my wife's and thought it also excellent. Beloved mother of Mary Katherine Evans, Martha A. Osterday (John), Edna Gorman (Robert); l Ive heard that their cafeterias are among the best anywhere. Any Lubys fans among our readers? 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. Second, going in won't bring back your childhood memories, the mashed potatoes, the pie, your grandparents. I would describe it as a good Sunday-dinner. I noticed that there was considerable amounts of dirt on the overhead sprinklers. I've eaten here for decades - the food quality and selection, friendly service, cleanliness and atmosphere are all excellent! It was my first real job. $8.99 There were several in the Cincy/NKy area. Small bowl of Beef Manhattan$8.99 Nothing tasted bad, most was very good. We have been going here for years. We only went there today because we used to take mom there long time ago. Ham & Potato Casserole For a Crowd - Plus Other Ham Recipes! Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family, Keven. MORRISONS: This was a very traditional cafeteria chain that had locations all over the USA, although I think there were bunches in Florida. There was one in North College Hill (Cincinnati) that is now Frickers Sports Bar/Grill. It is a fantastic store full of ideas and design tips from traditional to modern styles. We ate enough to last for hours and were out of the place about 50 minutes after we walked in. I love Sacksteders! Does this restaurant offer table service? What Do The Amish Plant In Their Gardens? Meet the Sacksteder's Design Team. Donw. It closed its doors sometime in the late 80s, but the building is still there. I downloaded that picture man and printed it out.. and i'm going to give it to my sister.. and found it to be very dried out like it had been sitting out to long. 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 guess another plus to the cafeteria is that it is a very efficient food delivery system, taking the sit-down experience and compressing it. My voice: Kevin, are you crazy?, Wistfully, I let go of the door and it clicked shut. I remember a lot of it.. lol.. smales pretzels.. sooo good !!. I so hope you see this post !!.. 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! Nothing tasted bad, most was very good. 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