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. 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. Thank you.. i'm Don also.. donw. Beth, Molly, Nicole, Kim, Nikki, and Nina can help change and upgrade your home or commercial space to your style! I remember the Carillon had great custard. Open now : 10:30 AM - 8:30 PM. Kids eat free there on Tuesdays so, yes, we've gone to IKEA just to partake in their cafeteria experience. It had a neon train sign on the bldg.. Dad just walked to work back then..I cant believe that picture man.. There were several in the Cincy/NKy area. What about the original BBQ sauce at Old Hickory next door. We went to the Fraze Pavilion festival called The Taste and this was one of the restaurants to try. 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! https://www.facebook.com/133871669991219/posts/3686129631432054/?d=n It won't open. had chicken stuffed with stuffing and strawberry shortcake. Loved working there Made many good friends with the folks I worked with over the years. 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! Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. 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. Loved both of them. And every bite was enjoyable. The green beans were verygood but the deviled eggs left a little to be desired in filling and taste. 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. 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. Copyright 2000 - 2020 Amish 365 | Powered by Touch The Road. 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 just cant.. Your email address will not be published. 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. But the one restaurant format that seems to get no respect these days is the cafeteria. I dont even know if that old bar is still there..I miss that turtle soup ! 3 posts. Thompson/Mike Sarmir on cleanup. Oh, the pie. 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! Worked for Danners Imc (parent company of Cambridge Inn) for almost 10 years. Family friendly. Ive heard that their cafeterias are among the best anywhere. there were other owners on also and he would interview you sometime during the show.shreve didnt drink but they had a cooler full of schoenling draft. Hi Kevin. 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). 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. it was always free slices from him.. What Do The Amish Plant In Their Gardens? My mother was working at culps as a waitress when my father met her.. Speaking of defunct chains, do you remember York Steak House? 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.). Home cooking!" Paul. I loved working there. 9:34 AM. Scratch that. I could envision my white-haired, distinguished grandfather patting his stomach after a big meal with a look of content satisfaction. Beans, Gouda Macaroni and Cheese, fresh baked Roll and the dessert was Homemade Chocolate Cheesecake . As an adult, I still recall the meanest "boss" I have ever worked for. 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.. So good to hear from a former Cambridge Inn employee! Great variety of food choices, everything ranged from quite good to delicious. At this point in my life, Im glad to no longer have to work holidays.so many turkey & Dressing orders! 35 went through. 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 loved my stuffed chicken and had a couple of bites of my wife's and thought it also excellent. copson you mentioned bob shreve. Need I say more? Great article! We ate enough to last for hours and were out of the place about 50 minutes after we walked in. If you want a meal that tastes like Grandma made it, then this is the placefor you. Tuesday is chicken pot pie day so I try to go then but every day is special. A pretty good one too. 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. You walk in and the places is so inviting and welcoming. I dont like the entrees, vegetables are goodMore, It has been a long time sine I have been here. Any time I need a floral arrangement, I always find something beautiful that fits into my home dcor and at a great price! Marionberry Pie $4.09 Yet all of this without the animals at the trough mentality of a buffet. Are you sure you want to delete this answer? Christina, Julie, and Kelly on salads. manager there for about 3 years. Vito Gasettas was moved to dorothy lane from brown st. when rt. 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. 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. Made me feel very comfy. 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. Matt Martin/Steve Sarmir on pots and pans. Tuesday is chicken pot pie day so I try to go then but every day is special. I pass by the old Hyde Park store all the time. Here are some that come to mind: LUBYS: This is a cafeteria chain that thrives in Texas, but just in Texas. Reasonably priced. There may a stray still in business and believe it is in Carillon Park.More of a restaurant then a cafeteria. Ah, I love the Cambridge Inn memories..of which I have many. There was at least one in the city of Cincinnati that we frequented with my grandparents. You tell the worker which one you want, they pile it onto your plate, hand . conditioner was on , would that dirt be blown onto the food. 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. Yes, Cathy, that was the onewhen did you work there? It just has to be!!!. What could possibly be inside after 30 years? Detailed Reviews: Reviews order informed by descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as cleanliness, atmosphere, general tips and location information. He lived at the gibbons motel in the arcade when he went on the police dept in 1948. We entered, selected different types of stuffed chicken, potatoes, vegetables, rolls, two slices of pie, etc. Unclaimed. If you like a cafeteria setting then you'll love this one. I recently went to the flying pizza in beavercreek with my wife and seen his picture in their store. We rank these hotels, restaurants, and attractions by balancing reviews from our members with how close they are to this location. or maybe had a court date. Yup this is on my list of go backs.More. I so hope you see this post !!.. Iced Tea (Unsweet or Sweet) $3.09 Hey olds88, now that sounds familiar man, we should research that.. Are you familiar with kettering?.. 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. It was goodMore, I took my grandsons to MCL for lunch and as they say, their eyes were bigger than their stomachs! PICCADILLY CAFETERIAS: This is a cafeteria chain found primarily in the South. I took that photo of Culps in the Arcade in 1969. 48 reviews #90 of 418 Restaurants in Dayton $$ - $$$ American. You go to the buffet line and imagine what you want. Needless to say, we took leftovers home for the night. There also was a cafeteria over at Patterson and Wilmington called Sacksteders who closed sometime ago. Tibby workin the front. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Welcome to Amish365, where I share my knowledge of Amish cooking and culture! I know some elderly couples who make a practice of going there because they are reasonably priced. It sort of fits your category because it was also done cafeteria style. 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. It was my first real job. It was out of this world real tender, juicy and plenty of onions. I will definitely be back in before the holidays! I began my CI journey when I was in high school at the Hyde Park store. Our family pretty much headed to either Westward Ho which had great deals or the Carillon cafeteria. I remember thinking it was a very cool looking building when they built it. right on the corner of w3rd st.across from the big courts bldg. 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? Always good food - great for a quick meal - excellent selections. Prices are really good too. From simple makeovers to complete renovations of all sized spaces, our skilled Interior Designers promise to exceed your expectations. I would describe it as a good Sunday-dinner. I took that photo of Culps in the Arcade in 1969. Are you sure you want to delete this question? There was one in North College Hill (Cincinnati) that is now Frickers Sports Bar/Grill. Their pies are homemade and really good. I can reconize that big irish cop anywhere.. What a favor.. I go just to satisfy her taste. I also remember over at Brientenstraters a big grocery and that also left. Its also in a different place than it use to be at the Hyde Park Plaza. It may be a 35 mile drive to get here but once I get here I know that I will be in Liver Heaven. We only went there today because we used to take mom there long time ago. 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. 2) Mamma E Mia Trattoria located in downtown Dayton . 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. one and one half deviled eggs $3.19 Need I say more? Ive spent almost three decades exploring Amish settlements and kitchens from Maine to Montana and almost everywhere in between. 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. Oh the stories that could be told of all of those places over the years. She would never go out with him. Kevin in reference to the cafeterias.I have eaten at picadillys theyre just sort of o.k. Remember DAVID'S BUFFET ?..My oldest brother worked there many many years ago.. Here it is: The old Cambridge Inn in all its glory. Makes you feel special when eating here. Basically, a cafeteria is the school lunch line in a grown-up setting. Save. Ok, just one more thing: my sister said that the women's bathroom was really filthy. Unlike a buffet where you have to police yourself, the cafeteria has limits. I cant possibly imagine trying to juggle two young girls and my tray at once. 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. Note: your question will be posted publicly on the Questions & Answers page. If memory serves me, they had this amazing hot fudge cake? 3 pieces of broccoli $3.89 They were the best I'd ever had in my life. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. First of all. I did my management training at the Centerville CI. Geoffrey Sacksteder is 36 years old and was born on 09/09/1986. The sales people are very friendly and helpful. Nothing tasted bad, most was very good. My old haunt had actually become a haunt. Yup this is on my list of go backs. Years ago there were many cafeterias in the area. The service was top notch. more. 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. I remember a lot of it.. lol.. smales pretzels.. sooo good !!. Her name was Sadie. Friendly staff and managers that welcomed first timers. The windows were boarded up. 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. Meet the team. He was native of Dayton, OH. I really miss the old downtown my friendAnd that is how i will always remember them.. don. Small bowl of green beans $3.19 Cafeterias are still popular in hospitals. It closed its doors sometime in the late 80s, but the building is still there. And they have the best fried chicken!!!! like you paid a lot, so you need to pack in everything you can. Ham & Potato Casserole For a Crowd - Plus Other Ham Recipes! One word: grandparents. Yes it would be great to tour it once again. Thank's again donw for all your help.. DON Hey donw.. i enjoyed that second site address you sent to me.. We only went there today because we used to take mom there long time ago. I went with the Fried Chicken, Barbecued BakedBeans, Gouda Macaroni and Cheese, fresh baked Roll and the dessert was Homemade Chocolate Cheesecake . Basically, a cafeteria is the school lunch line in a grown-up setting. 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. Ill have to wait about 10 years to go. Ive written before about buffets, that is a whole separate topic (and one Ill delightfully tackle again sometime soon). John Ness cookin mornings, Dave at night. to go with your meal. They werent directly over the food but close enough that if the airconditioner was on , would that dirt be blown onto the food. 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. The food here is always like homemade! I love their fried chicken, Harvard beets, mashed potatoes. I noticed that there was considerable amounts of dirt on the overhead sprinklers. 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. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. No waiting for your meal to be brought out. They cooked the vegetables to mush, for one thing. my wife and i had a long conversation with the fellow working there in the beavercreek store. I downloaded that picture man and printed it out.. and i'm going to give it to my sister.. small bowl of Macaroni & Cheese $3.59 Sacksteders is a wonderful place to go for any home decorating need. Needless to say, we took leftovers home for the night. That neighborhood was left high and dry for those who didn't drive. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family, Keven. 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. Then I got the urge to try the door. Does anyone know?.. speaking of cafaterias does anyone remember the Westward Ho? 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. Friendly staff and managers that welcomed first timers. I remember the Carillon had great custard. One was located in the Florence Mall. Can anyone expound on this? And one of their favorite restaurant formats was the cafeteria (in hindsight, Im not sure why, since carrying a tray was difficult for grandma). Trending Amish Recipes & Photos, 2-25-2023: Strawberry-Rhubarb Pie, Noodle and Roast Casserole, Photos, and More! WOW MAN !!!.. Both places have kept the original building shell but have painted the brick. Is the site going to get it? Many friendships and memories made during my Cambridge years. The liver is very moist and tender and taste outstanding. The staff are warm, welcoming, and helpful. IKEA: Yes, the garish stores synonymous with Sweden and cheap dorm-room furniture also operate honest-to-goodness cafeterias. From simple makeovers to complete renovations of all sized spaces, our skilled Interior Designers promise to exceed your expectations. The building looked unchanged from my childhood. Servers come around and refill water glasses, bring you extra things like napkins. You sit at regular tables with real silverware and real glasses. If that Cambridge Inn (by Target) is the one in Middletown,OH on S. University BlvdI was asst. Such pleasant memories, I get wistful everytime I pass the old building. Nothing tasted bad, most was very good. We have been going here for years.More, I love Liver and Onions an it is the special here on Thursday's. Any Amish365'ers been? Ok, just one more thing: my sister said that the women's bathroom was really filthy.More. !.. Her note brought back a flood of memories of childhood meals. *As a member of various affiliate programs I earn from qualifying purchases. A good clean place to see the food before you order it. 4485 Far Hills Ave, Dayton, OH 45429-2405 +1 937-299-9009 Website Menu. 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. I've heard good things about them, but haven't been to one. 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. I have also purchased whole pies to bring to family gatherings. Hotels near America's Packard Museum - The Citizens Motorcar Co. Hotels near The Wright Cycle Company Complex, Hotels near Woodland Cemetery & Arboretum, Hotels near Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park, Hotels near Hollywood Gaming at Dayton Raceway, Hotels near Huffman Prairie Flying Field Interpretive Center, Hotels near National Aviation Hall of Fame, Hotels near SunWatch Indian Village/Archaeological Park, Hotels near (DAY) James Cox Dayton Intl Airport, Hotels near (LUK) Cincinnati Municipal Airport, Mexican Restaurants for Families in Dayton, Restaurants for Special Occasions in Dayton, Restaurants with Outdoor Seating in Dayton. 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. SACKSTEDER, Thomas J. This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in the United States. Before moving to Geoffrey's current city of Dayton, OH, Geoffrey lived in Beavercreek OH and Moraine OH. 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. Share. 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. I ended up helping managers at the Hyde Park and North College Hill Cambridge Inns while I was attending school. Servers come around and refill water glasses, bring you extra things like napkins. - kevin. :) Hope you had a great Christmas! 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. We entered, selected different types of stuffed chicken, potatoes, vegetables, rolls, two slices of pie, etc. None of us will be back there again. Holy cow, this building has been sitting, frozen in time for over 30 years? I remember the kids menu had meals that they named after animals. Thanks again for bringing back some wonderful childhood memories!!! This creepy sign now sits outside the old Cambridge Inn. Prices are really good too. I think Ill have to be going to this one soon. Isn't that interesting? I loved my stuffed chicken and had a couple of bites of my wife's and thought it also excellent. It was a special place in a different era, that is for sure. News Death NoticeEVANS, Mary Elizabeth [Wenninger] age 99, went gently to God, on Wednesday, August 24, 2011. Portion is generous and side chouces are nicely varied. My wife really likes their liver and onions, fried chicken and their catfish. No perusing a menu. THE HOT SHOPPE: I remember this chain well. Thanks my friend.. Where did you get that picture ?. The liver is very moist and tender and taste outstanding.More, I have never paid too much attention to the cleanliness of this location. Hotels near National Museum of the US Air Force, Hotels near Boonshoft Museum of Discovery. 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. 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.. 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. I believe my favorites were the Elephant and Giraffe but can not remember what they consisted of? I decided to get out of my car for a minute and look around. Your email address will not be published. Kinzeler in the dishroom. Required fields are marked *. The service was top notch. Small bowl of Beef Manhattan$8.99 good but the deviled eggs left a little to be desired in filling and taste. I was her favorite place in Dayton. I love Sacksteder's Interiors! Wait time to be served was good as the line was kept moving without feeling like we were being rushed. for you. This is where I grew up and it was one of my favorite places my Mom took my as a child. How did I become such a cafeteria connoisseur? Ah, such good memories! Its now a Recreation/senior center. I just loved how the building looked from the outside. But there is always a big choice! Review. And every bite was enjoyable. Yes, MCL Cafeteria offers takeout services. 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?. So this morning, with cafeterias on my mind (Thanks, Tibby) I decided to visit the old haunt one last time. taste's exactly the same.. still great !!!.. 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. 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?. Are the prices at this restaurant mid-range / moderate? Quick and inexpensive! does anyone know wher to get good turtle soup and i dont mean mock turtle soup 1. 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