I think Ill have to be going to this one soon. This place didn't briefly become a Haunted House, it still is one,lol. it was always free slices from him.. It won't open. I ended up helping managers at the Hyde Park and North College Hill Cambridge Inns while I was attending school. It was so wonderful to read your article on The Cambridge Inn in Centerville Ohio. does anyone know wher to get good turtle soup and i dont mean mock turtle soup 1. to get 3 orders of the liver. I love Sacksteders! Any Lubys fans among our readers? I went today because of the daily special of Liver and Onions. I will definitely be back in before the holidays! I know some elderly couples who make a practice of going there because they are reasonably priced. It had a neon train sign on the bldg.. Dad just walked to work back then..I cant believe that picture man.. Scratch that. taste's exactly the same.. still great !!!.. 3 pieces of broccoli $3.89 Sacksteders is a wonderful place to go for any home decorating need. 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. What about the original BBQ sauce at Old Hickory next door. Yet, if I were to somehow venture inside, I could probably move through it blind-folded I knew the way so well. THE HOT SHOPPE: I remember this chain well. Meet the Sacksteder's Design Team. We know that Geoffrey's political affiliation is unknown; ethnicity . Worked for Danners Imc (parent company of Cambridge Inn) for almost 10 years. One word: grandparents. Small bowl of mashed potatoes $3.19 We entered, selected different types of stuffed chicken, potatoes, vegetables, rolls, two slices of pie, etc. 3 posts. Ah, such good memories! Looks kind of creepy. I recently got a delightful note from reader Tibby who used to run Sacksteders Cafeteria, a popular eatery in Dayton. The door clicked shutand I climbed into my car, the smell of mashed potatoes lingering in my mind long after I left. Mom likes chicken livers, and MCL has them on Mondays. Ive heard that their cafeterias are among the best anywhere. 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. 9:34 AM. There was one in North College Hill (Cincinnati) that is now Frickers Sports Bar/Grill. 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. 2) Mamma E Mia Trattoria located in downtown Dayton . We have been going here for years.More, I love Liver and Onions an it is the special here on Thursday's. Does anyone know?.. Her name was Sadie. None of us will be back there again. Yup this is on my list of go backs. My grandparents on my Dads side ate out almost every night as my grandma became too frail and arthritic to cook. They featured a very wide variety of entrees and other items and while it wasn't cheap, it wasn't expensive either. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. And who owns property like that? We entered, selected different types of stuffed chicken, potatoes, vegetables, rolls, two slices of pie, etc. My mother was working at culps as a waitress when my father met her.. We had many meals with them at this comfort food kingdom. No waiting for your meal to be brought out. I remember a lot of it.. lol.. smales pretzels.. sooo good !!. Loved both of them. 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 dont even know if that old bar is still there..I miss that turtle soup ! Makes you feel special when eating here. It creaked open. This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in the United States. I did my management training at the Centerville CI. More paprika flavor They changed the sauce to more generic BBQ in the early 1990s. 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. So this morning, with cafeterias on my mind (Thanks, Tibby) I decided to visit the old haunt one last time. Needless to say, we took leftovers home for the night. https://www.facebook.com/133871669991219/posts/3686129631432054/?d=n Reasonably priced. I cant possibly imagine trying to juggle two young girls and my tray at once. Basically, a cafeteria is the school lunch line in a grown-up setting. 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 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. Beloved mother of Mary Katherine Evans, Martha A. Osterday (John), Edna Gorman (Robert); l I have also purchased whole pies to bring to family gatherings. 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. It closed its doors sometime in the late 80s, but the building is still there. and found it to be very dried out like it had been sitting out to long. - kevin. 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.. 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. Tuesday is chicken pot pie day so I try to go then but every day is special. 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. First, I think that is called trespassing. Vito Gasettas was moved to dorothy lane from brown st. when rt. 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! If I could purchase everything idea they have, I certainly would! Today was such a trip and I proceededto get 3 orders of the liver. It was good. Thanks again for bringing back some wonderful childhood memories!!! speaking of cafaterias does anyone remember the Westward Ho? 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?. !.. *As a member of various affiliate programs I earn from qualifying purchases. Your email address will not be published. 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. Beth, Molly, Nicole, Kim, Nikki, and Nina can help change and upgrade your home or commercial space to your style! 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. Great variety of food choices, everything ranged from quite good to delicious. Maybe you can help me out on that one? Ah, I love the Cambridge Inn memories..of which I have many. Donw. olds88 & copson i think your right about where culps was and also where davids was. The windows were boarded up. And they have the best fried chicken!!!! There may a stray still in business and believe it is in Carillon Park.More of a restaurant then a cafeteria. 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. A good clean place to see the food before you order it. 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. If you want a meal that tastes like Grandma made it, then this is the placefor you. Meet the team. Everything is fresh and tastes well seasoned! There were several Cambridge Inns in the Midwest, one right in my hometown. Small bowl of green beans $3.19 I remember thinking it was a very cool looking building when they built it. Kevin in reference to the cafeterias.I have eaten at picadillys theyre just sort of o.k. Kids eat free there on Tuesdays so, yes, we've gone to IKEA just to partake in their cafeteria experience. I also remember over at Brientenstraters a big grocery and that also left. 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. 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. And one of their favorite restaurant formats was the cafeteria (in hindsight, Im not sure why, since carrying a tray was difficult for grandma). had chicken stuffed with stuffing and strawberry shortcake. I love Sacksteder's Interiors! Yes it would be great to tour it once again. So many wonderful choices to delight the tastebuds. I could envision my white-haired, distinguished grandfather patting his stomach after a big meal with a look of content satisfaction. They cooked the vegetables to mush, for one thing. Hey olds88, now that sounds familiar man, we should research that.. Are you familiar with kettering?.. Ill have to wait about 10 years to go. I so hope you see this post !!.. Christina, Julie, and Kelly on salads. 35 went through. 48 reviews #90 of 418 Restaurants in Dayton $$ - $$$ American. 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. We like the desserts, especially when there are sugar free choices. And they have the best fried chicken!!!! :) Hope you had a great Christmas! If memory serves me, they had this amazing hot fudge cake? 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. My old haunt had actually become a haunt. Prices are really good too. Great article! Can anyone expound on this? Speaking of defunct chains, do you remember York Steak House? Required fields are marked *. Are you sure you want to delete this question? 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. Always a delightful experience when I visit their showroom. Merry Christmas to you and your family. So good to hear from a former Cambridge Inn employee! The staff are warm, welcoming, and helpful. Jun 27, 2012. Need I say more? That neighborhood was left high and dry for those who didn't drive. You sit at regular tables with real silverware and real glasses. I dont like the entrees, vegetables are goodMore, It has been a long time sine I have been here. Yes, MCL Cafeteria offers takeout services. From simple makeovers to complete renovations of all sized spaces, our skilled Interior Designers promise to exceed your expectations. But there is always a big choice! Ive written before about buffets, that is a whole separate topic (and one Ill delightfully tackle again sometime soon). The service was top notch. Family friendly. small bowl of Macaroni & Cheese $3.59 Another frequent stop for my cafeteria-loving grandparents. Ham & Potato Casserole For a Crowd - Plus Other Ham Recipes! You go to the buffet line and imagine what you want. "Here are a few long-gone places that I miss: 1) Waldo Peppers on National Road in Vandalia across from the airport. or maybe had a court date. Get quick answers from MCL Cafeteria staff and past visitors. I remember the Carillon had great custard. I've heard good things about them, but haven't been to one. 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! I dont like the entrees, vegetables are good. He was native of Dayton, OH. 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! Sometimes Geoffrey goes by various nicknames including Geoffrey Thomas Sacksteder and Geoffrey T Sacksteder. They are and were great people..The pizza hasnt changed at all man. Servers come around and refill water glasses, bring you extra things like napkins. Everything is unique, beautiful, excellent qualify, wellcrafted, and readily available. 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. What a really mean person! Couldnt begin to tell you how many inside rounds (road beef) I carved during those years. I would describe it as a good Sunday-dinner. Made me feel very comfy. Yet all of this without the animals at the trough mentality of a buffet. They werent directly over the food but close enough that if the airconditioner was on , would that dirt be blown onto the food. 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 can reconize that big irish cop anywhere.. What a favor.. Unlike a buffet where you have to police yourself, the cafeteria has limits. My parents loved that place. None of us will be back there again. He was a dayton police officer.. Do you think a developer owns and is just sort of holding it hoping the land value rises? Is the site going to get it? It has a great variety and the people are so nice. You tell the worker which one you want, they pile it onto your plate, hand . Her note brought back a flood of memories of childhood meals. 3 people, small meals, $75.00+ . But again, Holy Cow, 30 years???? Second, going in won't bring back your childhood memories, the mashed potatoes, the pie, your grandparents. Quick and inexpensive! Tuesday is chicken pot pie day so I try to go then but every day is special. Small bowl of Beef Manhattan$8.99 My wife really likes their liver and onions, fried chicken and their catfish. 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. Are the prices at this restaurant mid-range / moderate? MORRISONS: This was a very traditional cafeteria chain that had locations all over the USA, although I think there were bunches in Florida. Remember him?. 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. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Welcome to Amish365, where I share my knowledge of Amish cooking and culture! As an adult, I still recall the meanest "boss" I have ever worked for. Are you sure you want to delete this answer? Hi Kevin. Our family pretty much headed to either Westward Ho which had great deals or the Carillon cafeteria. Wait time to be served was good as the line was kept moving without feeling like we were being rushed. Why not. Servers come around and refill water glasses, bring you extra things like napkins. Thank you.. i'm Don also.. donw. The food was average for a cafeteria style restaurant. That man seated to the left at the end of the counter is my father. I would describe it as a good Sunday-dinner. Marionberry Pie $4.09 manager there for about 3 years. 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