Our family pretty much headed to either Westward Ho which had great deals or the Carillon cafeteria. I did my management training at the Centerville CI. Always good food - great for a quick meal - excellent selections. 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. Nothing tasted bad, most was very good. 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. I loved my stuffed chicken and had a couple of bites of my wife's and thought it also excellent. IKEA: Yes, the garish stores synonymous with Sweden and cheap dorm-room furniture also operate honest-to-goodness cafeterias. 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. 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. Kids eat free there on Tuesdays so, yes, we've gone to IKEA just to partake in their cafeteria experience. I have also purchased whole pies to bring to family gatherings. My voice: Kevin, are you crazy?, Wistfully, I let go of the door and it clicked shut. But then I noticed the sign by the driveway "Nightmare Manor." Cafeterias are still popular in hospitals. Id do weekly bookkeeping or help fill in needed hours part time. Copyright 2000 - 2020 Amish 365 | Powered by Touch The Road. 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. Do you remember the clack?. Yes, Cathy, that was the onewhen did you work there? We went to the Fraze Pavilion festival called The Taste and this was one of the restaurants to try. I remember a lot of it.. lol.. smales pretzels.. sooo good !!. Oh, the pie. This is where I grew up and it was one of my favorite places my Mom took my as a child. That neighborhood was left high and dry for those who didn't drive. I can reconize that big irish cop anywhere.. What a favor.. News Death NoticeEVANS, Mary Elizabeth [Wenninger] age 99, went gently to God, on Wednesday, August 24, 2011. This creepy sign now sits outside the old Cambridge Inn. So many wonderful choices to delight the tastebuds. Oh the stories that could be told of all of those places over the years. I let it go. Scratch that. Donw. Small bowl of green beans $3.19 Remember DAVID'S BUFFET ?..My oldest brother worked there many many years ago.. Otherwise known as "Chef Thomas", was born in Daton, Ohio on December 7, 1959. Home cooking!" Paul. It sort of fits your category because it was also done cafeteria style. I never did eat at the Cambridge Inn. 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! Why not. for you. You tell the worker which one you want, they pile it onto your plate, hand . At this point in my life, Im glad to no longer have to work holidays.so many turkey & Dressing orders! Which gets to me the subject of cafeterias. 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. 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. 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! I could envision my white-haired, distinguished grandfather patting his stomach after a big meal with a look of content satisfaction. Thank you.. i'm Don also.. donw. Thanks again for bringing back some wonderful childhood memories!!! Kevin in reference to the cafeterias.I have eaten at picadillys theyre just sort of o.k. As an adult, I still recall the meanest "boss" I have ever worked for. I went with the Fried Chicken, Barbecued BakedBeans, Gouda Macaroni and Cheese, fresh baked Roll and the dessert was Homemade Chocolate Cheesecake . Yet all of this without the animals at the trough mentality of a buffet. I was her favorite place in Dayton. I love Sacksteder's Interiors! 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?. If you like a cafeteria setting then you'll love this one. 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 are a few long-gone places that I miss: 1) Waldo Peppers on National Road in Vandalia across from the airport. The staff are warm, welcoming, and helpful. We entered, selected different types of stuffed chicken, potatoes, vegetables, rolls, two slices of pie, etc. 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 . If I could purchase everything idea they have, I certainly would! Made me feel very comfy. I love Sacksteders! Detailed Reviews: Reviews order informed by descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as cleanliness, atmosphere, general tips and location information. Yes, MCL Cafeteria offers takeout services. does anyone know wher to get good turtle soup and i dont mean mock turtle soup 1. Get quick answers from MCL Cafeteria staff and past visitors. Couldnt begin to tell you how many inside rounds (road beef) I carved during those years. Stuffed chicken breast is usually available evert day and Chicken Parmesan is very good. First, I think that is called trespassing. 9:34 AM. What about the original BBQ sauce at Old Hickory next door. MORRISONS: This was a very traditional cafeteria chain that had locations all over the USA, although I think there were bunches in Florida. But the one restaurant format that seems to get no respect these days is the cafeteria. Servers come around and refill water glasses, bring you extra things like napkins. Ham & Potato Casserole For a Crowd - Plus Other Ham Recipes! Small bowl of mashed potatoes $3.19 It is a fantastic store full of ideas and design tips from traditional to modern styles. one and one half deviled eggs $3.19 Review. Their pies are homemade and really good. 2) Mamma E Mia Trattoria located in downtown Dayton . it was always free slices from him.. small bowl of Macaroni & Cheese $3.59 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. Its now a Recreation/senior center. 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! You are correct, was definitely a different time and era. 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. Here it is: The old Cambridge Inn in all its glory. I really miss the old downtown my friendAnd that is how i will always remember them.. don. Anyone remember Vito's on Dorothy lane in Kettering? WOW MAN !!!.. 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? Need I say more? I remember the kids menu had meals that they named after animals. The food here is always like homemade! Hello Kevin, 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. Great article! 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. I also remember over at Brientenstraters a big grocery and that also left. I go just to satisfy her taste. 4485 Far Hills Ave, Dayton, OH 45429-2405 +1 937-299-9009 Website Menu. Hey olds88, now that sounds familiar man, we should research that.. Are you familiar with kettering?.. Ah, I love the Cambridge Inn memories..of which I have many. Tuesday is chicken pot pie day so I try to go then but every day is special. 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. Marionberry Pie $4.09 Beloved mother of Mary Katherine Evans, Martha A. Osterday (John), Edna Gorman (Robert); l Nothing tasted bad, most was very good. Basically, a cafeteria is the school lunch line in a grown-up setting. SACKSTEDER, Thomas J. I was her favorite place in Dayton. I cant remember it's location in kettering.. Need I say more? I would describe it as a good Sunday-dinner. An inch but, then, I heard a voice. Any Amish365'ers been? Not really someplace I would have gone but my group was there. The food was average for a cafeteria style restaurant. The waitress was awesome, but she had to attend to the whole room (25 or so people) by herself. I love their fried chicken, Harvard beets, mashed potatoes. Do you think a developer owns and is just sort of holding it hoping the land value rises? Your email address will not be published. right on the corner of w3rd st.across from the big courts bldg. Yup this is on my list of go backs. had chicken stuffed with stuffing and strawberry shortcake. I was asst, mgr. Conveniently Located in Cincinnati & New Trenton. Beth, Molly, Nicole, Kim, Nikki, and Nina can help change and upgrade your home or commercial space to your style! Yet, if I were to somehow venture inside, I could probably move through it blind-folded I knew the way so well. 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. He was native of Dayton, OH. Sacksteders is a wonderful place to go for any home decorating need. copson you mentioned bob shreve. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. How did I become such a cafeteria connoisseur? 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, what cafeterias besides the ones found in hospitals, schools, etc still exist and thrive today? The windows were boarded up. The CI in Evansville, IN is a Mexican restaurant. 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. I began my CI journey when I was in high school at the Hyde Park store. You walk in and the places is so inviting and welcoming. olds88 & copson i think your right about where culps was and also where davids was. We come here at least once a month and always have a good meal. We had many meals with them at this comfort food kingdom. my mother use to take me to the CLICKITY CLACK it was a little restaraunt downtown near the safety bldg near where wone was later located. Loved working there Made many good friends with the folks I worked with over the years. 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. My grandparents on my Dads side ate out almost every night as my grandma became too frail and arthritic to cook. I remember thinking it was a very cool looking building when they built it. As we stood in line tonight, and I was trying to remember everything that was out of business in the vicinity. And every bite was enjoyable. there from late 1984 until mid 1987 when I was transferred to the Cambridge Inn, Evansville, IN. None of us will be back there again. he was in a picture of the flying pizza on n.main street downtown when it first opened. 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. So this morning, with cafeterias on my mind (Thanks, Tibby) I decided to visit the old haunt one last time. Required fields are marked *. They cooked the vegetables to mush, for one thing. 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. And they have the best fried chicken!!!! I cant possibly imagine trying to juggle two young girls and my tray at once. 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! 3 people, small meals, $75.00+ . Wait time to be served was good as the line was kept moving without feeling like we were being rushed. I remember the Carillon had great custard. Can anyone expound on this? I do remember York Steak House, there was one in my local mallthere actually is still one location open - in Columbus. 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. They are and were great people..The pizza hasnt changed at all man. Everything is unique, beautiful, excellent qualify, wellcrafted, and readily available. Tibby workin the front. It was goodMore, I took my grandsons to MCL for lunch and as they say, their eyes were bigger than their stomachs! Everything is fresh and tastes well seasoned! From simple makeovers to complete renovations of all sized spaces, our skilled Interior Designers promise to exceed your expectations. I've heard good things about them, but haven't been to one. Speaking of defunct chains, do you remember York Steak House? And every bite was enjoyable. 3 pieces of broccoli $3.89 Then I got the urge to try the door. I just cant.. I think Ill have to be going to this one soon. That man seated to the left at the end of the counter is my father. Is the site going to get it? Tuesday is chicken pot pie day so I try to go then but every day is special. . The last Culps I remember was in Kettering, along Far Hills acrossed the road from our street. 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.. I have also purchased whole pies to bring to family gatherings. 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! 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! manager there for about 3 years. Mom likes chicken livers, and MCL has them on Mondays. We know that Geoffrey's political affiliation is unknown; ethnicity . Portion is generous and side chouces are nicely varied. Christina, Julie, and Kelly on salads. Second, going in won't bring back your childhood memories, the mashed potatoes, the pie, your grandparents. 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. Sometimes Geoffrey goes by various nicknames including Geoffrey Thomas Sacksteder and Geoffrey T Sacksteder. I remember the Carillon had great custard. Hi Kevin. Jun 27, 2012. Meet the team. Kinzeler in the dishroom. MCL Cafeteria. 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.. 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. Looks kind of creepy. Remember him?. Matt Martin/Steve Sarmir on pots and pans. Such pleasant memories, I get wistful everytime I pass the old building. Merry Christmas to you and your family. Today was such a trip and I proceededto get 3 orders of the liver. I hated it. 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. 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. What a really mean person! Save. MCL: This is a chain of about 20 cafeterias in the Midwest. He was in plain clothes in that picture he must have been a detective by then. One was located in the Florence Mall. Does this restaurant offer table service? 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. Loved both of them. I believe my favorites were the Elephant and Giraffe but can not remember what they consisted of? Prices are really good too. Makes you feel special when eating here. I dont like the entrees, vegetables are goodMore, It has been a long time sine I have been here. What Do The Amish Plant In Their Gardens? Yes it would be great to tour it once again. I loved my stuffed chicken and had a couple of bites of my wife's and thought it also excellent. They had the 50's motiff going. 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. Trending Amish Recipes & Photos, 2-25-2023: Strawberry-Rhubarb Pie, Noodle and Roast Casserole, Photos, and More! It just has to be!!!. He was a dayton police officer.. One word: grandparents. Updated: Dec 22, 2016 by Kevin Williams | 14 Comments. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Ok, just one more thing: my sister said that the women's bathroom was really filthy.More. Both places have kept the original building shell but have painted the brick. 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. They featured a very wide variety of entrees and other items and while it wasn't cheap, it wasn't expensive either. 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. Ok, just one more thing: my sister said that the women's bathroom was really filthy. It was so wonderful to read your article on The Cambridge Inn in Centerville Ohio. My mother was working at culps as a waitress when my father met her.. Son of Raymond J. Sacksteder and Elizabeth Ann Kidder, brother to five sis-ters; Ann, Susan . 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