Before moving to Geoffrey's current city of Dayton, OH, Geoffrey lived in Beavercreek OH and Moraine OH. Cafeterias are still popular in hospitals. to get 3 orders of the liver. 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? There was one in North College Hill (Cincinnati) that is now Frickers Sports Bar/Grill. If you want a meal that tastes like Grandma made it, then this is the placefor you. I loved working there. Id do weekly bookkeeping or help fill in needed hours part time. Marionberry Pie $4.09 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. I downloaded that picture man and printed it out.. and i'm going to give it to my sister.. Couldnt begin to tell you how many inside rounds (road beef) I carved during those years. 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. Ok, just one more thing: my sister said that the women's bathroom was really filthy. PICCADILLY CAFETERIAS: This is a cafeteria chain found primarily in the South. 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. 4485 Far Hills Ave, Dayton, OH 45429-2405 +1 937-299-9009 Website Menu. like you paid a lot, so you need to pack in everything you can. for you. How did I become such a cafeteria connoisseur? Second, going in won't bring back your childhood memories, the mashed potatoes, the pie, your grandparents. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family, Keven. We entered, selected different types of stuffed chicken, potatoes, vegetables, rolls, two slices of pie, etc. But again, Holy Cow, 30 years???? The service was top notch. Do you remember the clack?. 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! Family friendly. 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. Ah, I love the Cambridge Inn memories..of which I have many. What could possibly be inside after 30 years? I never did eat at the Cambridge Inn. there from late 1984 until mid 1987 when I was transferred to the Cambridge Inn, Evansville, IN. I think Ill have to be going to this one soon. I go just to satisfy her taste. Can anyone expound on this? But then I noticed the sign by the driveway "Nightmare Manor." That neighborhood was left high and dry for those who didn't drive. 3 people, small meals, $75.00+ . I went today because of the daily special of Liver and Onions. 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 could envision my white-haired, distinguished grandfather patting his stomach after a big meal with a look of content satisfaction. There also was a cafeteria over at Patterson and Wilmington called Sacksteders who closed sometime ago. Get quick answers from MCL Cafeteria staff and past visitors. 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.). Beth, Molly, Nicole, Kim, Nikki, and Nina can help change and upgrade your home or commercial space to your style! Many friendships and memories made during my Cambridge years. Here are some that come to mind: LUBYS: This is a cafeteria chain that thrives in Texas, but just in Texas. Your email address will not be published. This creepy sign now sits outside the old Cambridge Inn. Need I say more? What a really mean person! Holy cow, this building has been sitting, frozen in time for over 30 years? Always good food - great for a quick meal - excellent selections. Wait time to be served was good as the line was kept moving without feeling like we were being rushed. The waitress was awesome, but she had to attend to the whole room (25 or so people) by herself. I remember a lot of it.. lol.. smales pretzels.. sooo good !!. 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! 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. My parents loved that place. one and one half deviled eggs $3.19 Are you sure you want to delete this answer? You go to the buffet line and imagine what you want. Copyright 2000 - 2020 Amish 365 | Powered by Touch The Road. I pass by the old Hyde Park store all the time. But the one restaurant format that seems to get no respect these days is the cafeteria. 3 posts. I have also purchased whole pies to bring to family gatherings. I love Sacksteders! John Ness cookin mornings, Dave at night. Kinzeler in the dishroom. The staff are warm, welcoming, and helpful. 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. Hotels near America's Packard Museum - The Citizens Motorcar Co. 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Service is friendly and attentive. Yet all of this without the animals at the trough mentality of a buffet. 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. 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. 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! he was in a picture of the flying pizza on n.main street downtown when it first opened. A Dillman's Grocery, a Hill's Department Store, and The Cambridge Inn were the names I could recall. 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. 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. My grandparents on my Dads side ate out almost every night as my grandma became too frail and arthritic to cook. Her note brought back a flood of memories of childhood meals. speaking of cafaterias does anyone remember the Westward Ho? and found it to be very dried out like it had been sitting out to long. And one of their favorite restaurant formats was the cafeteria (in hindsight, Im not sure why, since carrying a tray was difficult for grandma). Their pies are homemade and really good. I remember thinking it was a very cool looking building when they built it. Ive written before about buffets, that is a whole separate topic (and one Ill delightfully tackle again sometime soon). Yet, if I were to somehow venture inside, I could probably move through it blind-folded I knew the way so well. What about the original BBQ sauce at Old Hickory next door. I remember the Carillon had great custard. conditioner was on , would that dirt be blown onto the food. Great variety of food choices, everything ranged from quite good to delicious. 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. Loved working there Made many good friends with the folks I worked with over the years. We entered, selected different types of stuffed chicken, potatoes, vegetables, rolls, two slices of pie, etc. Friendly staff and managers that welcomed first timers. Our family pretty much headed to either Westward Ho which had great deals or the Carillon cafeteria. Yup this is on my list of go backs.More. I noticed that there was considerable amounts of dirt on the overhead sprinklers. I was her favorite place in Dayton. We went to the Fraze Pavilion festival called The Taste and this was one of the restaurants to try. Trending Amish Recipes & Photos, 2-25-2023: Strawberry-Rhubarb Pie, Noodle and Roast Casserole, Photos, and More! Such pleasant memories, I get wistful everytime I pass the old building. Meet the Sacksteder's Design Team. Save. MCL Cafeteria is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travelers: 4485 Far Hills Ave, Dayton, OH 45429-2405. Servers come around and refill water glasses, bring you extra things like napkins. None of us will be back there again. Quick and inexpensive! document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Welcome to Amish365, where I share my knowledge of Amish cooking and culture! They had the 50's motiff going. We ate enough to last for hours and were out of the place about 50 minutes after we walked in. They featured a very wide variety of entrees and other items and while it wasn't cheap, it wasn't expensive either. Its now a Recreation/senior center. Isn't that interesting? Maybe you can help me out on that one? 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. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. 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. 9:34 AM. Note: your question will be posted publicly on the Questions & Answers page. He lived at the gibbons motel in the arcade when he went on the police dept in 1948. No waiting for your meal to be brought out. Sacksteders is a wonderful place to go for any home decorating need. If that Cambridge Inn (by Target) is the one in Middletown,OH on S. University BlvdI was asst. An inch but, then, I heard a voice. he was fifteen.. we talked about downtown and OLD RAGS.. Yes, MCL Cafeteria offers takeout services. Conveniently Located in Cincinnati & New Trenton. We come here at least once a month and always have a good meal. There were several in the Cincy/NKy area. Which gets to me the subject of cafeterias. Review. The waitress was awesome, but she had to attend to the whole room (25 or so people) by herself. Hey olds88, now that sounds familiar man, we should research that.. Are you familiar with kettering?.. If you like a cafeteria setting then you'll love this one. You are correct, was definitely a different time and era. 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. Tom S cookin and yellin at 14 year olds working their first job ever. Portion is generous and side chouces are nicely varied. Wait time to be served was good as the line was kept moving without feeling like we were being rushed. Everything is unique, beautiful, excellent qualify, wellcrafted, and readily available. Ill have to wait about 10 years to go. 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. You tell the worker which one you want, they pile it onto your plate, hand it to you and you move on. I so hope you see this post !!.. We like the desserts, especially when there are sugar free choices. You tell the worker which one you want, they pile it onto your plate, hand . He was a dayton police officer.. Cheers, Cathy. I would describe it as a good Sunday-dinner. 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?. Does anyone know?.. There was at least one in the city of Cincinnati that we frequented with my grandparents. So, what cafeterias besides the ones found in hospitals, schools, etc still exist and thrive today? 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. The windows were boarded up. I love Sacksteder's Interiors! Today was such a trip and I proceededto get 3 orders of the liver. Tuesday is chicken pot pie day so I try to go then but every day is special. We only went there today because we used to take mom there long time ago. The last Culps I remember was in Kettering, along Far Hills acrossed the road from our street. Here it is: The old Cambridge Inn in all its glory. 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. I dont like the entrees, vegetables are good. You sit at regular tables with real silverware and real glasses. So this morning, with cafeterias on my mind (Thanks, Tibby) I decided to visit the old haunt one last time. I did my management training at the Centerville CI. 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. He was so camera shy anyway.. Nothing tasted bad, most was very good. News Death NoticeEVANS, Mary Elizabeth [Wenninger] age 99, went gently to God, on Wednesday, August 24, 2011. I let it go. more. WOW MAN !!!.. right on the corner of w3rd st.across from the big courts bldg. One word: grandparents. None of us will be back there again. It sort of fits your category because it was also done cafeteria style. The area is super ran down now, almost a ghetto to be honest. 3 pieces of broccoli $3.89 A pretty good one too. I remember the Carillon had great custard. Son of Raymond J. Sacksteder and Elizabeth Ann Kidder, brother to five sis-ters; Ann, Susan . My wife really likes their liver and onions, fried chicken and their catfish. . I believe my favorites were the Elephant and Giraffe but can not remember what they consisted of? I really miss the old downtown my friendAnd that is how i will always remember them.. don. olds88 & copson i think your right about where culps was and also where davids was. Why not. I was her favorite place in Dayton. 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? I took that photo of Culps in the Arcade in 1969. I know some elderly couples who make a practice of going there because they are reasonably priced. The food was average for a cafeteria style restaurant. 48 reviews #90 of 418 Restaurants in Dayton $$ - $$$ American. lol.. First, I think that is called trespassing. 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. Great article! 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. My wife really likes their liver and onions, fried chicken and their catfish. It was a special place in a different era, that is for sure. I do remember York Steak House, there was one in my local mallthere actually is still one location open - in Columbus. It was my first real job. THE HOT SHOPPE: I remember this chain well. had chicken stuffed with stuffing and strawberry shortcake. Cambridge Inns all had this distinctive faux-English dcor with brick facades bordered by wooden beams. I was 15 when I worked at Culps in the Arcade. The green beans were verygood but the deviled eggs left a little to be desired in filling and taste. 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! I have also purchased whole pies to bring to family gatherings. Sometimes Geoffrey goes by various nicknames including Geoffrey Thomas Sacksteder and Geoffrey T Sacksteder. Yes, Cathy, that was the onewhen did you work there? Beloved mother of Mary Katherine Evans, Martha A. Osterday (John), Edna Gorman (Robert); l 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 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.. Kids eat free there on Tuesdays so, yes, we've gone to IKEA just to partake in their cafeteria experience. 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. What we like about cafeterias is paying for what you get, not a buffet price where you feellike you paid a lot, so you need to pack in everything you can. Any time I need a floral arrangement, I always find something beautiful that fits into my home dcor and at a great price! The service was top notch. Do you think a developer owns and is just sort of holding it hoping the land value rises? First of all. It's a great cafeteria. I just cant.. 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