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 last Culps I remember was in Kettering, along Far Hills acrossed the road from our street. https://www.facebook.com/133871669991219/posts/3686129631432054/?d=n Nothing tasted bad, most was very good. Looks kind of creepy. it was always free slices from him.. Today was such a trip and I proceededto get 3 orders of the liver. Basically, a cafeteria is the school lunch line in a grown-up setting. 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. There it was. conditioner was on , would that dirt be blown onto the food. The staff are warm, welcoming, and helpful. 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. And they have the best fried chicken!!!! It just has to be!!!. Oh the stories that could be told of all of those places over the years. The green beans were verygood but the deviled eggs left a little to be desired in filling and taste. I took that photo of Culps in the Arcade in 1969. What about the original BBQ sauce at Old Hickory next door. Which gets to me the subject of cafeterias. Always good food - great for a quick meal - excellent selections. I could envision my white-haired, distinguished grandfather patting his stomach after a big meal with a look of content satisfaction. one and one half deviled eggs $3.19 I've eaten here for decades - the food quality and selection, friendly service, cleanliness and atmosphere are all excellent! 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. WOW!!!.. And they have the best fried chicken!!!! good but the deviled eggs left a little to be desired in filling and taste. We only went there today because we used to take mom there long time ago. *As a member of various affiliate programs I earn from qualifying purchases. I took that photo of Culps in the Arcade in 1969. Christina, Julie, and Kelly on salads. 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. I went today because of the daily special of Liver and Onions. I never did eat at the Cambridge Inn. 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 parents loved that place. Here it is: The old Cambridge Inn in all its glory. This is where I grew up and it was one of my favorite places my Mom took my as a child. The windows were boarded up. MCL: This is a chain of about 20 cafeterias in the Midwest. Hotels near National Museum of the US Air Force, Hotels near Boonshoft Museum of Discovery. Our family pretty much headed to either Westward Ho which had great deals or the Carillon cafeteria. :) Hope you had a great Christmas! $8.99 Service is friendly and attentive. You walk in and the places is so inviting and welcoming. Your email address will not be published. . Servers come around and refill water glasses, bring you extra things like napkins. 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. Hi, my name is Kevin Williams and I am owner of Oasis Newsfeatures and editor of The Amish Cook newspaper column. Required fields are marked *. 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. Son of Raymond J. Sacksteder and Elizabeth Ann Kidder, brother to five sis-ters; Ann, Susan . Do you remember the clack?. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Welcome to Amish365, where I share my knowledge of Amish cooking and culture! They featured a very wide variety of entrees and other items and while it wasn't cheap, it wasn't expensive either. On our visit Wednesday, the 8th. 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.. 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. The sales people are very friendly and helpful. What could possibly be inside after 30 years? Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family, Keven. It creaked open. Then I got the urge to try the door. Kinzeler in the dishroom. 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. my wife and i had a long conversation with the fellow working there in the beavercreek store. It was a special place in a different era, that is for sure. I decided to get out of my car for a minute and look around. And who owns property like that? The waitress was awesome, but she had to attend to the whole room (25 or so people) by herself. 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. Ah, such good memories! there from late 1984 until mid 1987 when I was transferred to the Cambridge Inn, Evansville, IN. Loved both of them. I noticed that there was considerable amounts of dirt on the overhead sprinklers. A good clean place to see the food before you order it. None of us will be back there again. for you. I remember a lot of it.. lol.. smales pretzels.. sooo good !!. We come here at least once a month and always have a good meal. Everything is unique, beautiful, excellent qualify, wellcrafted, and readily available. If I could purchase everything idea they have, I certainly would! Small bowl of Beef Manhattan$8.99 Geoffrey Sacksteder is 36 years old and was born on 09/09/1986. Ill have to wait about 10 years to go. John Ness cookin mornings, Dave at night. We have been going here for years.More, I love Liver and Onions an it is the special here on Thursday's. I remember the kids menu had meals that they named after animals. The area is super ran down now, almost a ghetto to be honest. They were the best I'd ever had in my life. Yes it would be great to tour it once again. Scratch that. I dont like the entrees, vegetables are good. Its now a Recreation/senior center. Does anyone know?.. Everything is fresh and tastes well seasoned! Home cooking!" Paul. Basically, a cafeteria is the school lunch line in a grown-up setting. So good to hear from a former Cambridge Inn employee! Hi Kevin. Ok, just one more thing: my sister said that the women's bathroom was really filthy.More. Friendly staff and managers that welcomed first timers. As an adult, I still recall the meanest "boss" I have ever worked for. Thompson/Mike Sarmir on cleanup. Needless to say, we took leftovers home for the night. and found it to be very dried out like it had been sitting out to long. Ok, just one more thing: my sister said that the women's bathroom was really filthy. They are and were great people..The pizza hasnt changed at all man. I love their fried chicken, Harvard beets, mashed potatoes. I loved my stuffed chicken and had a couple of bites of my wife's and thought it also excellent. 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. It was so wonderful to read your article on The Cambridge Inn in Centerville Ohio. 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. I ended up helping managers at the Hyde Park and North College Hill Cambridge Inns while I was attending school. Ham & Potato Casserole For a Crowd - Plus Other Ham Recipes! MORRISONS: This was a very traditional cafeteria chain that had locations all over the USA, although I think there were bunches in Florida. Otherwise known as "Chef Thomas", was born in Daton, Ohio on December 7, 1959. Are you sure you want to delete this question? Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. 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! Open now : 10:30 AM - 8:30 PM. I so hope you see this post !!.. He lived at the gibbons motel in the arcade when he went on the police dept in 1948. Nice picture, donw. From simple makeovers to complete renovations of all sized spaces, our skilled Interior Designers promise to exceed your expectations. Tuesday is chicken pot pie day so I try to go then but every day is special. 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. He was native of Dayton, OH. 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. !.. Thank's again donw for all your help.. DON Hey donw.. i enjoyed that second site address you sent to me.. 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. I just cant.. I downloaded that picture man and printed it out.. and i'm going to give it to my sister.. 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! Why not. Ive written before about buffets, that is a whole separate topic (and one Ill delightfully tackle again sometime soon). As we stood in line tonight, and I was trying to remember everything that was out of business in the vicinity. One word: grandparents. Detailed Reviews: Reviews order informed by descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as cleanliness, atmosphere, general tips and location information. Makes you feel special when eating here. I recently got a delightful note from reader Tibby who used to run Sacksteders Cafeteria, a popular eatery in Dayton. Marionberry Pie $4.09 Thanks my friend.. Where did you get that picture ?. THE HOT SHOPPE: I remember this chain well. IKEA: Yes, the garish stores synonymous with Sweden and cheap dorm-room furniture also operate honest-to-goodness cafeterias. Maybe you can help me out on that one? or maybe had a court date. He was a dayton police officer.. I would describe it as a good Sunday-dinner. Worked for Danners Imc (parent company of Cambridge Inn) for almost 10 years. I remember thinking it was a very cool looking building when they built it. Any time I need a floral arrangement, I always find something beautiful that fits into my home dcor and at a great price! I believe my favorites were the Elephant and Giraffe but can not remember what they consisted of? 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 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. 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?. My mother was working at culps as a waitress when my father met her.. First, I think that is called trespassing. So this morning, with cafeterias on my mind (Thanks, Tibby) I decided to visit the old haunt one last time. But the one restaurant format that seems to get no respect these days is the cafeteria. Need I say more? Beth, Molly, Nicole, Kim, Nikki, and Nina can help change and upgrade your home or commercial space to your style! 3 people, small meals, $75.00+ . No perusing a menu. I did my management training at the Centerville CI. We ate enough to last for hours and were out of the place about 50 minutes after we walked in. Need I say more? It has a great variety and the people are so nice. 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. That man seated to the left at the end of the counter is my father. Couldnt begin to tell you how many inside rounds (road beef) I carved during those years. Donw. What Do The Amish Plant In Their Gardens? He was in plain clothes in that picture he must have been a detective by then. You sit at regular tables with real silverware and real glasses. But there is always a big choice! had chicken stuffed with stuffing and strawberry shortcake. I let it go. Do you think a developer owns and is just sort of holding it hoping the land value rises? I remember the Carillon had great custard. Unclaimed. One was located in the Florence Mall. I know some elderly couples who make a practice of going there because they are reasonably priced. 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. It won't open. Beth, Molly, Nicole, Kim, Nikki, and Nina can help change and upgrade your home or commercial space to your style! It may be a 35 mile drive to get here but once I get here I know that I will be in Liver Heaven. 2) Mamma E Mia Trattoria located in downtown 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! Review. 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! There also was a cafeteria over at Patterson and Wilmington called Sacksteders who closed sometime ago. Its also in a different place than it use to be at the Hyde Park Plaza. WOW MAN !!!.. There were several in the Cincy/NKy area. There was one in North College Hill (Cincinnati) that is now Frickers Sports Bar/Grill. 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. My voice: Kevin, are you crazy?, Wistfully, I let go of the door and it clicked shut. The food here is always like homemade! I dont even know if that old bar is still there..I miss that turtle soup ! I love Sacksteder's Interiors! 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! https://www.facebook.com/133871669991219/posts/3686129631432054/?d=n. Portion is generous and side chouces are nicely varied. They had the 50's motiff going. It was my first real job. The service was top notch. Jun 27, 2012. None of us will be back there again. Sometimes Geoffrey goes by various nicknames including Geoffrey Thomas Sacksteder and Geoffrey T Sacksteder. Her name was Sadie. Thank you.. i'm Don also.. donw. News Death NoticeEVANS, Mary Elizabeth [Wenninger] age 99, went gently to God, on Wednesday, August 24, 2011. The liver is very moist and tender and taste outstanding. Not really someplace I would have gone but my group was there. 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. Thanks again for bringing back some wonderful childhood memories!!! Trending Amish Recipes & Photos, 2-25-2023: Strawberry-Rhubarb Pie, Noodle and Roast Casserole, Photos, and More! 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. to get 3 orders of the liver. Theyhad chicken stuffed with stuffing and strawberry shortcake. I was her favorite place in Dayton. Any Amish365'ers been? 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. The food was average for a cafeteria style restaurant. This creepy sign now sits outside the old Cambridge Inn. Prices are really good too. Share. I have also purchased whole pies to bring to family gatherings. Tom S cookin and yellin at 14 year olds working their first job ever. If that Cambridge Inn (by Target) is the one in Middletown,OH on S. University BlvdI was asst. I just loved how the building looked from the outside. We rank these hotels, restaurants, and attractions by balancing reviews from our members with how close they are to this location. right on the corner of w3rd st.across from the big courts bldg. Can anyone expound on this? 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. Cafeterias are still popular in hospitals. Remember him?. 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. She would never go out with him. manager there for about 3 years. I began my CI journey when I was in high school at the Hyde Park store. I was her favorite place in Dayton. Does this restaurant offer table service? 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. 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. 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. he said that the little guy was his uncle, and the other fellow in the picture was his dad, and that he worked there then with his uncle's and father. I was asst, mgr. Sacksteders is a wonderful place to go for any home decorating need. 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. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. It was out of this world real tender, juicy and plenty of onions. 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. - 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). You tell the worker which one you want, they pile it onto your plate, hand . The liver is very moist and tender and taste outstanding.More, I have never paid too much attention to the cleanliness of this location. If you want a meal that tastes like Grandma made it, then this is the placefor you. Small bowl of mashed potatoes $3.19 I have also purchased whole pies to bring to family gatherings. olds88 & copson i think your right about where culps was and also where davids was. There was at least one in the city of Cincinnati that we frequented with my grandparents. Ive heard that their cafeterias are among the best anywhere. Are you sure you want to delete this answer? I also remember over at Brientenstraters a big grocery and that also left. PICCADILLY CAFETERIAS: This is a cafeteria chain found primarily in the South. 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. An inch but, then, I heard a voice. I cant possibly imagine trying to juggle two young girls and my tray at once. Yes, Cathy, that was the onewhen did you work there? It's a great cafeteria. taste's exactly the same.. still great !!!.. Reasonably priced. It sort of fits your category because it was also done cafeteria style. 48 reviews #90 of 418 Restaurants in Dayton $$ - $$$ American. How did I become such a cafeteria connoisseur? 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. 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! And every bite was enjoyable. It had a neon train sign on the bldg.. Dad just walked to work back then..I cant believe that picture man.. Tuesday is chicken pot pie day so I try to go then but every day is special. My old haunt had actually become a haunt. lol.. 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. My wife really likes their liver and onions, fried chicken and their catfish. We had many meals with them at this comfort food kingdom. Here are some that come to mind: LUBYS: This is a cafeteria chain that thrives in Texas, but just in Texas. 9:34 AM. I've heard good things about them, but haven't been to one. Yet all of this without the animals at the trough mentality of a buffet. I will definitely be back in before the holidays! It was goodMore, I took my grandsons to MCL for lunch and as they say, their eyes were bigger than their stomachs! If you like a cafeteria setting then you'll love this one. Meet the Sacksteder's Design Team. Quick and inexpensive! From simple makeovers to complete renovations of all sized spaces, our skilled Interior Designers promise to exceed your expectations. A pretty good one too. 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. 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. If memory serves me, they had this amazing hot fudge cake? 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 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. Unlike a buffet where you have to police yourself, the cafeteria has limits. 3 pieces of broccoli $3.89 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! 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! Get quick answers from MCL Cafeteria staff and past visitors. 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? Speaking of defunct chains, do you remember York Steak House? speaking of cafaterias does anyone remember the Westward Ho? But again, Holy Cow, 30 years???? You sit at regular tables with real silverware and real glasses. I pass by the old Hyde Park store all the time. Another frequent stop for my cafeteria-loving grandparents. First of all. Conveniently Located in Cincinnati & New Trenton. Stuffed chicken breast is usually available evert day and Chicken Parmesan is very good. This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in the United States. I loved my stuffed chicken and had a couple of bites of my wife's and thought it also excellent. This place didn't briefly become a Haunted House, it still is one,lol. He was so camera shy anyway.. Your email address will not be published. Their pies are homemade and really good. 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. like you paid a lot, so you need to pack in everything you can. Yup this is on my list of go backs. We went to the Fraze Pavilion festival called The Taste and this was one of the restaurants to try. 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. 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 would describe it as a good Sunday-dinner. 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.). Years ago there were many cafeterias in the area. It closed its doors sometime in the late 80s, but the building is still there. 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. And every bite was enjoyable. Small bowl of green beans $3.19 I remember the Carillon had great custard. It was good. My grandparents on my Dads side ate out almost every night as my grandma became too frail and arthritic to cook. 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. You are correct, was definitely a different time and era. My wife really likes their liver and onions, fried chicken and their catfish.