Are you sure you want to delete this answer? What a really mean person! I remember the Carillon had great custard. And every bite was enjoyable. Prices are really good too. 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. Oh the stories that could be told of all of those places over the years. he was fifteen.. we talked about downtown and OLD RAGS.. So many wonderful choices to delight the tastebuds. The service was top notch. 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. The staff are warm, welcoming, and helpful. Does this restaurant offer table service? I love Sacksteders! I cant possibly imagine trying to juggle two young girls and my tray at once. I hated it. like you paid a lot, so you need to pack in everything you can. And every bite was enjoyable. I remember the kids menu had meals that they named after animals. manager there for about 3 years. https://www.facebook.com/133871669991219/posts/3686129631432054/?d=n. Looks kind of creepy. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family, Keven. Yes it would be great to tour it once again. 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. I pass by the old Hyde Park store all the time. I took that photo of Culps in the Arcade in 1969. Wait time to be served was good as the line was kept moving without feeling like we were being rushed. copson you mentioned bob shreve. Ah, such good memories! Tuesday is chicken pot pie day so I try to go then but every day is special. 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. WOW MAN !!!.. Otherwise known as "Chef Thomas", was born in Daton, Ohio on December 7, 1959. Share. There were several in the Cincy/NKy area. He was a dayton police officer.. Any time I need a floral arrangement, I always find something beautiful that fits into my home dcor and at a great price! A pretty good one too. Which gets to me the subject of cafeterias. I know some elderly couples who make a practice of going there because they are reasonably priced. Scratch that. MORRISONS: This was a very traditional cafeteria chain that had locations all over the USA, although I think there were bunches in Florida. Any Lubys fans among our readers? 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! None of us will be back there again. 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! It may be a 35 mile drive to get here but once I get here I know that I will be in Liver Heaven. 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. Kinzeler in the dishroom. If you want a meal that tastes like Grandma made it, then this is the placefor you. Years ago there were many cafeterias in the area. At this point in my life, Im glad to no longer have to work holidays.so many turkey & Dressing orders! Yet all of this without the animals at the trough mentality of a buffet. If memory serves me, they had this amazing hot fudge cake? 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.). I recently got a delightful note from reader Tibby who used to run Sacksteders Cafeteria, a popular eatery in Dayton. I began my CI journey when I was in high school at the Hyde Park store. Son of Raymond J. Sacksteder and Elizabeth Ann Kidder, brother to five sis-ters; Ann, Susan . I have also purchased whole pies to bring to family gatherings. Iced Tea (Unsweet or Sweet) $3.09 Then I got the urge to try the door. I ended up helping managers at the Hyde Park and North College Hill Cambridge Inns while I was attending school. We come here at least once a month and always have a good meal. My voice: Kevin, are you crazy?, Wistfully, I let go of the door and it clicked shut. 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. He was in plain clothes in that picture he must have been a detective by then. SACKSTEDER, Thomas J. Loved both of them. 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. Christina, Julie, and Kelly on salads. I love their fried chicken, Harvard beets, mashed potatoes. 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. We entered, selected different types of stuffed chicken, potatoes, vegetables, rolls, two slices of pie, etc. Do you remember the clack?. Yet, if I were to somehow venture inside, I could probably move through it blind-folded I knew the way so well. Needless to say, we took leftovers home for the night. Why not. Need I say more? It is a fantastic store full of ideas and design tips from traditional to modern styles. I was 15 when I worked at Culps in the Arcade. Loved working there Made many good friends with the folks I worked with over the years. Prices are really good too. Jun 27, 2012. Ive heard that their cafeterias are among the best anywhere. 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. You can only fit so much food on that tray and, unlike a buffet, a cafeteria is not all you can eat. A "con" to the cafeteria is that darn tray. Great variety of food choices, everything ranged from quite good to delicious. Couldnt begin to tell you how many inside rounds (road beef) I carved during those years. And they have the best fried chicken!!!! I went with the Fried Chicken, Barbecued BakedBeans, Gouda Macaroni and Cheese, fresh baked Roll and the dessert was Homemade Chocolate Cheesecake . 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. More paprika flavor They changed the sauce to more generic BBQ in the early 1990s. 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 dont like the entrees, vegetables are good. 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! They featured a very wide variety of entrees and other items and while it wasn't cheap, it wasn't expensive either. 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. I've heard good things about them, but haven't been to one. Does anyone know?.. It has a great variety and the people are so nice. Id do weekly bookkeeping or help fill in needed hours part time. But then I noticed the sign by the driveway "Nightmare Manor." . 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. We ate enough to last for hours and were out of the place about 50 minutes after we walked in. I've eaten here for decades - the food quality and selection, friendly service, cleanliness and atmosphere are all excellent! One was located in the Florence Mall. First, I think that is called trespassing. I go just to satisfy her taste. Matt Martin/Steve Sarmir on pots and pans. It closed its doors sometime in the late 80s, but the building is still there. I cant remember it's location in kettering.. Quick and inexpensive! Donw. I took that photo of Culps in the Arcade in 1969. We only went there today because we used to take mom there long time ago. Marionberry Pie $4.09 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.. Portion is generous and side chouces are nicely varied. 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. Stuffed chicken breast is usually available evert day and Chicken Parmesan is very good. small bowl of Macaroni & Cheese $3.59 Meet the team. You are correct, was definitely a different time and era. He was so camera shy anyway.. Ive written before about buffets, that is a whole separate topic (and one Ill delightfully tackle again sometime soon). This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. I have also purchased whole pies to bring to family gatherings. The last Culps I remember was in Kettering, along Far Hills acrossed the road from our street. Speaking of defunct chains, do you remember York Steak House? Holy cow, this building has been sitting, frozen in time for over 30 years? 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. Her name was Sadie. Nice picture, donw. Isn't that interesting? Ah, I love the Cambridge Inn memories..of which I have many. Thank's again donw for all your help.. DON Hey donw.. i enjoyed that second site address you sent to me.. my wife and i had a long conversation with the fellow working there in the beavercreek store. Everything is unique, beautiful, excellent qualify, wellcrafted, and readily available. - kevin. Here are some that come to mind: LUBYS: This is a cafeteria chain that thrives in Texas, but just in Texas. He was native of Dayton, OH. I went today because of the daily special of Liver and Onions. The area is super ran down now, almost a ghetto to be honest. Any Amish365'ers been? 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). Sacksteders is a wonderful place to go for any home decorating need. Needless to say, we took leftovers home for the night. PICCADILLY CAFETERIAS: This is a cafeteria chain found primarily in the South. It was a special place in a different era, that is for sure. If I could purchase everything idea they have, I certainly would! to go with your meal. Ill have to wait about 10 years to go. Is the site going to get it? 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! 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. There was at least one in the city of Cincinnati that we frequented with my grandparents. I can reconize that big irish cop anywhere.. What a favor.. She would never go out with him. Remember DAVID'S BUFFET ?..My oldest brother worked there many many years ago.. 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 HOT SHOPPE: I remember this chain well. As we stood in line tonight, and I was trying to remember everything that was out of business in the vicinity. Her note brought back a flood of memories of childhood meals. Small bowl of mashed potatoes $3.19 The door clicked shutand I climbed into my car, the smell of mashed potatoes lingering in my mind long after I left. Yes, MCL Cafeteria offers takeout services. The waitress was awesome, but she had to attend to the whole room (25 or so people) by herself. We went to the Fraze Pavilion festival called The Taste and this was one of the restaurants to try. But there is always a big choice! 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. 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. Thanks my friend.. Where did you get that picture ?. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Welcome to Amish365, where I share my knowledge of Amish cooking and culture! Small bowl of Beef Manhattan$8.99 What about the original BBQ sauce at Old Hickory next door. We have been going here for years.More, I love Liver and Onions an it is the special here on Thursday's. 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. Home cooking!" Paul. "Here are a few long-gone places that I miss: 1) Waldo Peppers on National Road in Vandalia across from the airport. It was so wonderful to read your article on The Cambridge Inn in Centerville Ohio. There was one in North College Hill (Cincinnati) that is now Frickers Sports Bar/Grill. As an adult, I still recall the meanest "boss" I have ever worked for. I remember the Carillon had great custard. You walk in and the places is so inviting and welcoming. They werent directly over the food but close enough that if the airconditioner was on , would that dirt be blown onto the food. They had the 50's motiff going. I do remember York Steak House, there was one in my local mallthere actually is still one location open - in Columbus. Thanks again for bringing back some wonderful childhood memories!!! The windows were boarded up. We have been going here for years. On our visit Wednesday, the 8th. Nothing tasted bad, most was very good. 35 went through. Geoffrey Sacksteder is 36 years old and was born on 09/09/1986. A Dillman's Grocery, a Hill's Department Store, and The Cambridge Inn were the names I could recall. No waiting for your meal to be brought out. Ok, just one more thing: my sister said that the women's bathroom was really filthy. 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. 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. Remember him?. Yup this is on my list of go backs. MCL Cafeteria is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travelers: 4485 Far Hills Ave, Dayton, OH 45429-2405. If that Cambridge Inn (by Target) is the one in Middletown,OH on S. University BlvdI was asst. he was in a picture of the flying pizza on n.main street downtown when it first opened. Its now a Recreation/senior center. Thompson/Mike Sarmir on cleanup. Tuesday is chicken pot pie day so I try to go then but every day is special. From simple makeovers to complete renovations of all sized spaces, our skilled Interior Designers promise to exceed your expectations. 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. Cheers, Cathy. 3 pieces of broccoli $3.89 I was asst, mgr. 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. 3 people, small meals, $75.00+ . I believe my favorites were the Elephant and Giraffe but can not remember what they consisted of? 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