I also remember over at Brientenstraters a big grocery and that also left. I never did eat at the Cambridge Inn. Makes you feel special when eating here. It just has to be!!!. 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. 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. Many friendships and memories made during my Cambridge years. First of all. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. "Here are a few long-gone places that I miss: 1) Waldo Peppers on National Road in Vandalia across from the airport. I go just to satisfy her taste. Hey olds88, now that sounds familiar man, we should research that.. Are you familiar with kettering?.. Tuesday is chicken pot pie day so I try to go then but every day is special. I have also purchased whole pies to bring to family gatherings. One was located in the Florence Mall. The food was average for a cafeteria style restaurant. Tibby workin the front. Jun 27, 2012. Cheers, Cathy. I do remember York Steak House, there was one in my local mallthere actually is still one location open - in Columbus. Ive written before about buffets, that is a whole separate topic (and one Ill delightfully tackle again sometime soon). Ive spent almost three decades exploring Amish settlements and kitchens from Maine to Montana and almost everywhere in between. You go to the buffet line and imagine what you want. Let it go.". No waiting for your meal to be brought out. From simple makeovers to complete renovations of all sized spaces, our skilled Interior Designers promise to exceed your expectations. Sacksteders is a wonderful place to go for any home decorating need. Their pies are homemade and really good. Home cooking!" Paul. We have been going here for years. I was asst, mgr. What about the original BBQ sauce at Old Hickory next door. That man seated to the left at the end of the counter is my father. I ended up helping managers at the Hyde Park and North College Hill Cambridge Inns while I was attending school. Ive heard that their cafeterias are among the best anywhere. Basically, a cafeteria is the school lunch line in a grown-up setting. right on the corner of w3rd st.across from the big courts bldg. to go with your meal. That neighborhood was left high and dry for those who didn't drive. Today was such a trip and I proceededto get 3 orders of the liver. Second, going in won't bring back your childhood memories, the mashed potatoes, the pie, your grandparents. The sales people are very friendly and helpful. And one of their favorite restaurant formats was the cafeteria (in hindsight, Im not sure why, since carrying a tray was difficult for grandma). I think Ill have to be going to this one soon. Matt Martin/Steve Sarmir on pots and pans. 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! I took that photo of Culps in the Arcade in 1969. 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. This is where I grew up and it was one of my favorite places my Mom took my as a child. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Welcome to Amish365, where I share my knowledge of Amish cooking and culture! Nothing tasted bad, most was very good. They werent directly over the food but close enough that if the airconditioner was on , would that dirt be blown onto the food. speaking of cafaterias does anyone remember the Westward Ho? I recently went to the flying pizza in beavercreek with my wife and seen his picture in their store. Ham & Potato Casserole For a Crowd - Plus Other Ham Recipes! He was in plain clothes in that picture he must have been a detective by then. Thanks my friend.. Where did you get that picture ?. He lived at the gibbons motel in the arcade when he went on the police dept in 1948. Review. So, what cafeterias besides the ones found in hospitals, schools, etc still exist and thrive today? It had a neon train sign on the bldg.. Dad just walked to work back then..I cant believe that picture man.. I let it go. 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? But again, Holy Cow, 30 years???? The green beans were verygood but the deviled eggs left a little to be desired in filling and taste. There it was. If you like a cafeteria setting then you'll love this one. I have also purchased whole pies to bring to family gatherings. 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! The service was top notch. The staff are warm, welcoming, and helpful. Both places have kept the original building shell but have painted the brick. Beth, Molly, Nicole, Kim, Nikki, and Nina can help change and upgrade your home or commercial space to your style! I could envision my white-haired, distinguished grandfather patting his stomach after a big meal with a look of content satisfaction. Great article! Oh the stories that could be told of all of those places over the years. I remember the Carillon had great custard. Beans, Gouda Macaroni and Cheese, fresh baked Roll and the dessert was Homemade Chocolate Cheesecake . Detailed Reviews: Reviews order informed by descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as cleanliness, atmosphere, general tips and location information. It was out of this world real tender, juicy and plenty of onions. 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. Kids eat free there on Tuesdays so, yes, we've gone to IKEA just to partake in their cafeteria experience. It was my first real job. does anyone know wher to get good turtle soup and i dont mean mock turtle soup 1. Oh, the pie. Yes, Cathy, that was the onewhen did you work there? Tuesday is chicken pot pie day so I try to go then but every day is special. They are and were great people..The pizza hasnt changed at all man. Iced Tea (Unsweet or Sweet) $3.09 Hotels near America's Packard Museum - The Citizens Motorcar Co. 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It is a fantastic store full of ideas and design tips from traditional to modern styles. 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. Any Lubys fans among our readers? And who owns property like that? So good to hear from a former Cambridge Inn employee! The door clicked shutand I climbed into my car, the smell of mashed potatoes lingering in my mind long after I left. We come here at least once a month and always have a good meal. *As a member of various affiliate programs I earn from qualifying purchases. Basically, a cafeteria is the school lunch line in a grown-up setting. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Ah, such good memories! Hello Kevin, Sometimes Geoffrey goes by various nicknames including Geoffrey Thomas Sacksteder and Geoffrey T Sacksteder. I loved my stuffed chicken and had a couple of bites of my wife's and thought it also excellent. First, I think that is called trespassing. Her note brought back a flood of memories of childhood meals. 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. Wait time to be served was good as the line was kept moving without feeling like we were being rushed. It sort of fits your category because it was also done cafeteria style. good but the deviled eggs left a little to be desired in filling and taste. I decided to get out of my car for a minute and look around. There were several Cambridge Inns in the Midwest, one right in my hometown. Conveniently Located in Cincinnati & New Trenton. My old haunt had actually become a haunt. No perusing a menu. 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 remember thinking it was a very cool looking building when they built it. I took that photo of Culps in the Arcade in 1969. Thank's again donw for all your help.. DON Hey donw.. i enjoyed that second site address you sent to me.. Yet, if I were to somehow venture inside, I could probably move through it blind-folded I knew the way so well. The service was top notch. 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. 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. Beth, Molly, Nicole, Kim, Nikki, and Nina can help change and upgrade your home or commercial space to your style! Always good food - great for a quick meal - excellent selections. 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.). MORRISONS: This was a very traditional cafeteria chain that had locations all over the USA, although I think there were bunches in Florida. and found it to be very dried out like it had been sitting out to long. I noticed that there was considerable amounts of dirt on the overhead sprinklers. As we stood in line tonight, and I was trying to remember everything that was out of business in the vicinity. I can reconize that big irish cop anywhere.. What a favor.. Everything is unique, beautiful, excellent qualify, wellcrafted, and readily available. A pretty good one too. Small bowl of Beef Manhattan$8.99 Makes you feel special when eating here. 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. Are you sure you want to delete this question? Id do weekly bookkeeping or help fill in needed hours part time. Friendly staff and managers that welcomed first timers. It was goodMore, I took my grandsons to MCL for lunch and as they say, their eyes were bigger than their stomachs! But there is always a big choice! WOW MAN !!!.. What could possibly be inside after 30 years? Thanks again for bringing back some wonderful childhood memories!!! olds88 & copson i think your right about where culps was and also where davids was. He was a dayton police officer.. Cambridge Inns all had this distinctive faux-English dcor with brick facades bordered by wooden beams. I would describe it as a good Sunday-dinner. Prices are really good too. or maybe had a court date. Small bowl of mashed potatoes $3.19 The food here is always like homemade! Couldnt begin to tell you how many inside rounds (road beef) I carved during those years. I went today because of the daily special of Liver and Onions. You sit at regular tables with real silverware and real glasses. We went to the Fraze Pavilion festival called The Taste and this was one of the restaurants to try. 3 people, small meals, $75.00+ . 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 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. Christina, Julie, and Kelly on salads. It was good. I remember a lot of it.. lol.. smales pretzels.. sooo good !!. How did I become such a cafeteria connoisseur? 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. 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. Thompson/Mike Sarmir on cleanup. I've eaten here for decades - the food quality and selection, friendly service, cleanliness and atmosphere are all excellent! We entered, selected different types of stuffed chicken, potatoes, vegetables, rolls, two slices of pie, etc. None of us will be back there again. If that Cambridge Inn (by Target) is the one in Middletown,OH on S. University BlvdI was asst. There also was a cafeteria over at Patterson and Wilmington called Sacksteders who closed sometime ago. Ok, just one more thing: my sister said that the women's bathroom was really filthy. They cooked the vegetables to mush, for one thing. there from late 1984 until mid 1987 when I was transferred to the Cambridge Inn, Evansville, IN. I cant remember it's location in kettering.. I go just to satisfy her taste. small bowl of Macaroni & Cheese $3.59 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. Does anyone know?.. They had the 50's motiff going. We only went there today because we used to take mom there long time ago. The waitress was awesome, but she had to attend to the whole room (25 or so people) by herself. Kevin in reference to the cafeterias.I have eaten at picadillys theyre just sort of o.k. I pass by the old Hyde Park store all the time. I loved my stuffed chicken and had a couple of bites of my wife's and thought it also excellent. Yes, MCL Cafeteria offers takeout services. It's a great cafeteria. Made me feel very comfy. 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?. We like the desserts, especially when there are sugar free choices. Ok, just one more thing: my sister said that the women's bathroom was really filthy.More. 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). 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. I dont like the entrees, vegetables are goodMore, It has been a long time sine I have been here. Updated: Dec 22, 2016 by Kevin Williams | 14 Comments. 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