It was out of this world real tender, juicy and plenty of onions. Tuesday is chicken pot pie day so I try to go then but every day is special. Yes it would be great to tour it once again. There were several Cambridge Inns in the Midwest, one right in my hometown. I loved my stuffed chicken and had a couple of bites of my wife's and thought it also excellent. It is a fantastic store full of ideas and design tips from traditional to modern styles. Oh, the pie. I would describe it as a good Sunday-dinner. 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. Need I say more? The staff are warm, welcoming, and helpful. I have also purchased whole pies to bring to family gatherings. like you paid a lot, so you need to pack in everything you can. "Here are a few long-gone places that I miss: 1) Waldo Peppers on National Road in Vandalia across from the airport. We know that Geoffrey's political affiliation is unknown; ethnicity . Looks like the Cambridge Inn had at least at one time had a brief life as a haunted house. Yes, Cathy, that was the onewhen did you work there? A Dillman's Grocery, a Hill's Department Store, and The Cambridge Inn were the names I could recall. 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. copson you mentioned bob shreve. Are the prices at this restaurant mid-range / moderate? 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? Its also in a different place than it use to be at the Hyde Park Plaza. This is where I grew up and it was one of my favorite places my Mom took my as a child. That neighborhood was left high and dry for those who didn't drive. I ended up helping managers at the Hyde Park and North College Hill Cambridge Inns while I was attending school. Great article! Yet, if I were to somehow venture inside, I could probably move through it blind-folded I knew the way so well. He was in plain clothes in that picture he must have been a detective by then. I pass by the old Hyde Park store all the time. This creepy sign now sits outside the old Cambridge Inn. Their pies are homemade and really good. 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. I do remember York Steak House, there was one in my local mallthere actually is still one location open - in Columbus. I love Sacksteders! There it was. Review. 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. Nice picture, donw. Needless to say, we took leftovers home for the night. Thanks again for bringing back some wonderful childhood memories!!! My voice: Kevin, are you crazy?, Wistfully, I let go of the door and it clicked shut. 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. I decided to get out of my car for a minute and look around. My old haunt had actually become a haunt. Such pleasant memories, I get wistful everytime I pass the old building. Cheers, Cathy. . We ate enough to last for hours and were out of the place about 50 minutes after we walked in. Small bowl of Beef Manhattan$8.99 Isn't that interesting? We have been going here for years. The door clicked shutand I climbed into my car, the smell of mashed potatoes lingering in my mind long after I left. I believe my favorites were the Elephant and Giraffe but can not remember what they consisted of? Basically, a cafeteria is the school lunch line in a grown-up setting. Kevin in reference to the cafeterias.I have eaten at picadillys theyre just sort of o.k. 4485 Far Hills Ave, Dayton, OH 45429-2405 +1 937-299-9009 Website Menu. more. Nothing tasted bad, most was very good. Cambridge Inns all had this distinctive faux-English dcor with brick facades bordered by wooden beams. Maybe you can help me out on that one? They were the best I'd ever had in my life. Prices are really good 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 took that photo of Culps in the Arcade in 1969. And every bite was enjoyable. 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. 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. 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. Ah, such good memories! 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 area is super ran down now, almost a ghetto to be honest. Share. There also was a cafeteria over at Patterson and Wilmington called Sacksteders who closed sometime ago. I could envision my white-haired, distinguished grandfather patting his stomach after a big meal with a look of content satisfaction. I remember thinking it was a very cool looking building when they built it. 9:34 AM. You tell the worker which one you want, they pile it onto your plate, hand . Reasonably priced. 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. 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 waitress was awesome, but she had to attend to the whole room (25 or so people) by herself. You sit at regular tables with real silverware and real glasses. Tuesday is chicken pot pie day so I try to go then but every day is special. Basically, a cafeteria is the school lunch line in a grown-up setting. 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. The food was average for a cafeteria style restaurant. 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. - kevin. had chicken stuffed with stuffing and strawberry shortcake. Let it go.". You go to the buffet line and imagine what you want. SACKSTEDER, Thomas J. I cant possibly imagine trying to juggle two young girls and my tray at once. Scratch that. Can anyone expound on this? Remember DAVID'S BUFFET ?..My oldest brother worked there many many years ago.. It sort of fits your category because it was also done cafeteria style. It creaked open. So this morning, with cafeterias on my mind (Thanks, Tibby) I decided to visit the old haunt one last time. We come here at least once a month and always have a good meal. Required fields are marked *. My parents loved that place. Trending Amish Recipes & Photos, 2-25-2023: Strawberry-Rhubarb Pie, Noodle and Roast Casserole, Photos, and More! Thank you.. i'm Don also.. donw. 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.). Thompson/Mike Sarmir on cleanup. It may be a 35 mile drive to get here but once I get here I know that I will be in Liver Heaven. I love Sacksteder's Interiors! Jun 27, 2012. it was always free slices from him.. Mom likes chicken livers, and MCL has them on Mondays. I recently went to the flying pizza in beavercreek with my wife and seen his picture in their store. small bowl of Macaroni & Cheese $3.59 And they have the best fried chicken!!!! IKEA: Yes, the garish stores synonymous with Sweden and cheap dorm-room furniture also operate honest-to-goodness cafeterias. No perusing a menu. Service is friendly and attentive. You sit at regular tables with real silverware and real glasses. That man seated to the left at the end of the counter is my father. WOW!!!.. Note: your question will be posted publicly on the Questions & Answers page. Kinzeler in the dishroom. 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. My mother was working at culps as a waitress when my father met her.. So good to hear from a former Cambridge Inn employee! Thank's again donw for all your help.. DON Hey donw.. i enjoyed that second site address you sent to me.. Which gets to me the subject of cafeterias. Another frequent stop for my cafeteria-loving grandparents. Do you think a developer owns and is just sort of holding it hoping the land value rises? What about the original BBQ sauce at Old Hickory next door. It was good. John Ness cookin mornings, Dave at night. I remember the Carillon had great custard. I hated it. If you want a meal that tastes like Grandma made it, then this is the placefor you. Detailed Reviews: Reviews order informed by descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as cleanliness, atmosphere, general tips and location information. I never did eat at the Cambridge Inn. No waiting for your meal to be brought out. I remember the kids menu had meals that they named after animals. Small bowl of mashed potatoes $3.19 Do you remember the clack?. 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. I dont like the entrees, vegetables are goodMore, It has been a long time sine I have been here. 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. Great variety of food choices, everything ranged from quite good to delicious. Today was such a trip and I proceededto get 3 orders of the liver. It's a great cafeteria. 3 pieces of broccoli $3.89 We rank these hotels, restaurants, and attractions by balancing reviews from our members with how close they are to this location. Everything is fresh and tastes well seasoned! Family friendly. Loved both of them. 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.. As we stood in line tonight, and I was trying to remember everything that was out of business in the vicinity. Servers come around and refill water glasses, bring you extra things like napkins. Meet the team. Portion is generous and side chouces are nicely varied. Not really someplace I would have gone but my group was there. Holy cow, this building has been sitting, frozen in time for over 30 years? Ok, just one more thing: my sister said that the women's bathroom was really filthy. 48 reviews #90 of 418 Restaurants in Dayton $$ - $$$ American. It had a neon train sign on the bldg.. Dad just walked to work back then..I cant believe that picture man.. It was goodMore, I took my grandsons to MCL for lunch and as they say, their eyes were bigger than their stomachs! 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. 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. 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. If I could purchase everything idea they have, I certainly would! Donw. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Welcome to Amish365, where I share my knowledge of Amish cooking and culture! But then I noticed the sign by the driveway "Nightmare Manor." Yes, MCL Cafeteria offers takeout services. 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 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. 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. Second, going in won't bring back your childhood memories, the mashed potatoes, the pie, your grandparents. Here it is: The old Cambridge Inn in all its glory. You walk in and the places is so inviting and welcoming. 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. 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. I was her favorite place in Dayton. Anyone remember Vito's on Dorothy lane in Kettering? They featured a very wide variety of entrees and other items and while it wasn't cheap, it wasn't expensive either. lol.. 2) Mamma E Mia Trattoria located in downtown Dayton . Yup this is on my list of go backs.More. None of us will be back there again. I recently got a delightful note from reader Tibby who used to run Sacksteders Cafeteria, a popular eatery in Dayton. One was located in the Florence Mall. Sacksteders is a wonderful place to go for any home decorating need. Entdecke GREENVILLE, OHIO: IGA STORE (D. 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