and found it to be very dried out like it had been sitting out to long. Ah, I love the Cambridge Inn memories..of which I have many. Merry Christmas to you and your family. So, what cafeterias besides the ones found in hospitals, schools, etc still exist and thrive today? 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! Theyhad chicken stuffed with stuffing and strawberry shortcake. Everything is fresh and tastes well seasoned! There were several Cambridge Inns in the Midwest, one right in my hometown. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Welcome to Amish365, where I share my knowledge of Amish cooking and culture! I remember the kids menu had meals that they named after animals. IKEA: Yes, the garish stores synonymous with Sweden and cheap dorm-room furniture also operate honest-to-goodness cafeterias. Unclaimed. Stuffed chicken breast is usually available evert day and Chicken Parmesan is very good. 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. I think Ill have to be going to this one soon. Everything is unique, beautiful, excellent qualify, wellcrafted, and readily available. 3 posts. $8.99 Yes it would be great to tour it once again. Kevin in reference to the cafeterias.I have eaten at picadillys theyre just sort of o.k. 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. 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. Thanks my friend.. Where did you get that picture ?. right on the corner of w3rd st.across from the big courts bldg. A Dillman's Grocery, a Hill's Department Store, and The Cambridge Inn were the names I could recall. https://www.facebook.com/133871669991219/posts/3686129631432054/?d=n. I let it go. Id do weekly bookkeeping or help fill in needed hours part time. Meet the Sacksteder's Design Team. Many friendships and memories made during my Cambridge years. 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! We like the desserts, especially when there are sugar free choices. Maybe you can help me out on that one? My wife really likes their liver and onions, fried chicken and their catfish. How did I become such a cafeteria connoisseur? Oh the stories that could be told of all of those places over the years. https://www.facebook.com/133871669991219/posts/3686129631432054/?d=n . Here are some that come to mind: LUBYS: This is a cafeteria chain that thrives in Texas, but just in Texas. I was her favorite place in Dayton. The last Culps I remember was in Kettering, along Far Hills acrossed the road from our street. MCL Cafeteria is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travelers: 4485 Far Hills Ave, Dayton, OH 45429-2405. Beans, Gouda Macaroni and Cheese, fresh baked Roll and the dessert was Homemade Chocolate Cheesecake . "Here are a few long-gone places that I miss: 1) Waldo Peppers on National Road in Vandalia across from the airport. If that Cambridge Inn (by Target) is the one in Middletown,OH on S. University BlvdI was asst. Your email address will not be published. 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. 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?. I ended up helping managers at the Hyde Park and North College Hill Cambridge Inns while I was attending school. - kevin. Your email address will not be published. You sit at regular tables with real silverware and real glasses. I dont like the entrees, vegetables are good. Donw. 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 liver is very moist and tender and taste outstanding. I can reconize that big irish cop anywhere.. What a favor.. We have been going here for years.More, I love Liver and Onions an it is the special here on Thursday's. 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). I recently went to the flying pizza in beavercreek with my wife and seen his picture in their store. This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in the United States. What Do The Amish Plant In Their Gardens? They were the best I'd ever had in my life. 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. Such pleasant memories, I get wistful everytime I pass the old building. I did my management training at the Centerville CI. Then I got the urge to try the door. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. First, I think that is called trespassing. Today was such a trip and I proceededto get 3 orders of the liver. I was 15 when I worked at Culps in the Arcade. We had many meals with them at this comfort food kingdom. A pretty good one too. I took that photo of Culps in the Arcade in 1969. We come here at least once a month and always have a good meal. MCL Cafeteria. We entered, selected different types of stuffed chicken, potatoes, vegetables, rolls, two slices of pie, etc. Detailed Reviews: Reviews order informed by descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as cleanliness, atmosphere, general tips and location information. You walk in and the places is so inviting and welcoming. Thank you.. i'm Don also.. donw. I believe my favorites were the Elephant and Giraffe but can not remember what they consisted of? 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. or maybe had a court date. 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. 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 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. You are correct, was definitely a different time and era. John Ness cookin mornings, Dave at night. It sort of fits your category because it was also done cafeteria style. MCL: This is a chain of about 20 cafeterias in the Midwest. Oh, the pie. 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. Ah, such good memories! speaking of cafaterias does anyone remember the Westward Ho? 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! I have also purchased whole pies to bring to family gatherings. 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. Does this restaurant offer table service? Portion is generous and side chouces are nicely varied. The waitress was awesome, but she had to attend to the whole room (25 or so people) by herself. And one of their favorite restaurant formats was the cafeteria (in hindsight, Im not sure why, since carrying a tray was difficult for grandma). 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 go just to satisfy her taste. 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?. Note: your question will be posted publicly on the Questions & Answers page. Loved both of them. If you like a cafeteria setting then you'll love this one. Is the site going to get it? Jun 27, 2012. What about the original BBQ sauce at Old Hickory next door. As an adult, I still recall the meanest "boss" I have ever worked for. I cant remember it's location in kettering.. The staff are warm, welcoming, and helpful. Hi, my name is Kevin Williams and I am owner of Oasis Newsfeatures and editor of The Amish Cook newspaper column. Thompson/Mike Sarmir on cleanup. Here it is: The old Cambridge Inn in all its glory. Ok, just one more thing: my sister said that the women's bathroom was really filthy. 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. copson you mentioned bob shreve. 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. Her name was Sadie. It's a great cafeteria. one and one half deviled eggs $3.19 Family friendly. Not really someplace I would have gone but my group was there. Ill have to wait about 10 years to go. Any time I need a floral arrangement, I always find something beautiful that fits into my home dcor and at a great price! Looks like the Cambridge Inn had at least at one time had a brief life as a haunted house. 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. Basically, a cafeteria is the school lunch line in a grown-up setting. I downloaded that picture man and printed it out.. and i'm going to give it to my sister.. Small bowl of mashed potatoes $3.19 What could possibly be inside after 30 years? We only went there today because we used to take mom there long time ago. for you. MORRISONS: This was a very traditional cafeteria chain that had locations all over the USA, although I think there were bunches in Florida. More paprika flavor They changed the sauce to more generic BBQ in the early 1990s. Yet, if I were to somehow venture inside, I could probably move through it blind-folded I knew the way so well. You sit at regular tables with real silverware and real glasses. I remember a lot of it.. lol.. smales pretzels.. sooo good !!. Thank's again donw for all your help.. DON Hey donw.. i enjoyed that second site address you sent to me.. Any Amish365'ers been? You tell the worker which one you want, they pile it onto your plate, hand . Holy cow, this building has been sitting, frozen in time for over 30 years? Arrangement, I still recall the meanest `` boss '' I have many managers at Hyde. 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