Save. I go just to satisfy her taste. Do you remember the clack?. Meet the Sacksteder's Design Team. The windows were boarded up. Prices are really good too. Cambridge Inns all had this distinctive faux-English dcor with brick facades bordered by wooden beams. 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. You go to the buffet line and imagine what you want. It was my first real job. It was so wonderful to read your article on The Cambridge Inn in Centerville Ohio. 2) Mamma E Mia Trattoria located in downtown Dayton . He lived at the gibbons motel in the arcade when he went on the police dept in 1948. I pass by the old Hyde Park store all the time. My wife really likes their liver and onions, fried chicken and their catfish. MCL: This is a chain of about 20 cafeterias in the Midwest. This place didn't briefly become a Haunted House, it still is one,lol. We like the desserts, especially when there are sugar free choices. Its now a Recreation/senior center. Any Amish365'ers been? And every bite was enjoyable. From simple makeovers to complete renovations of all sized spaces, our skilled Interior Designers promise to exceed your expectations. It was good. 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. They were the best I'd ever had in my life. Review. 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. They featured a very wide variety of entrees and other items and while it wasn't cheap, it wasn't expensive either. Basically, a cafeteria is the school lunch line in a grown-up setting. Small bowl of mashed potatoes $3.19 There also was a cafeteria over at Patterson and Wilmington called Sacksteders who closed sometime ago. I love Sacksteders! As we stood in line tonight, and I was trying to remember everything that was out of business in the vicinity. How did I become such a cafeteria connoisseur? Thompson/Mike Sarmir on cleanup. 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. Quick and inexpensive! Ah, such good memories! 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. Stuffed chicken breast is usually available evert day and Chicken Parmesan is very good. I've eaten here for decades - the food quality and selection, friendly service, cleanliness and atmosphere are all excellent! Does this restaurant offer table service? 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. Yet all of this without the animals at the trough mentality of a buffet. If I could purchase everything idea they have, I certainly would! Hello Kevin, 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. Matt Martin/Steve Sarmir on pots and pans. We rank these hotels, restaurants, and attractions by balancing reviews from our members with how close they are to this location. You tell the worker which one you want, they pile it onto your plate, hand it to you and you move on. I dont like the entrees, vegetables are goodMore, It has been a long time sine I have been here. But there is always a big choice! We ate enough to last for hours and were out of the place about 50 minutes after we walked in. He was so camera shy anyway.. Your email address will not be published. Sacksteders is a wonderful place to go for any home decorating need. 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 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. 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. John Ness cookin mornings, Dave at night. Great article! Tuesday is chicken pot pie day so I try to go then but every day is special. An inch but, then, I heard a voice. Updated: Dec 22, 2016 by Kevin Williams | 14 Comments. I really can't think of an item I haven't liked and I've been going to MCL for years. Cafeterias are still popular in hospitals. Holy cow, this building has been sitting, frozen in time for over 30 years? Is the site going to get it? 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.More, I have never paid too much attention to the cleanliness of this location. The staff are warm, welcoming, and helpful. I think Ill have to be going to this one soon. 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. None of us will be back there again. manager there for about 3 years. From simple makeovers to complete renovations of all sized spaces, our skilled Interior Designers promise to exceed your expectations. The building looked unchanged from my childhood. A pretty good one too. There was one in North College Hill (Cincinnati) that is now Frickers Sports Bar/Grill. If you want a meal that tastes like Grandma made it, then this is the placefor you. taste's exactly the same.. still great !!!.. I decided to get out of my car for a minute and look around. But the one restaurant format that seems to get no respect these days is the cafeteria. Ive written before about buffets, that is a whole separate topic (and one Ill delightfully tackle again sometime soon). It may be a 35 mile drive to get here but once I get here I know that I will be in Liver Heaven. SACKSTEDER, Thomas J. 3 people, small meals, $75.00+ . 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 go just to satisfy her taste. She would never go out with him. Trending Amish Recipes & Photos, 2-25-2023: Strawberry-Rhubarb Pie, Noodle and Roast Casserole, Photos, and More! 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. 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. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. Looks like the Cambridge Inn had at least at one time had a brief life as a haunted house. Share. 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 door clicked shutand I climbed into my car, the smell of mashed potatoes lingering in my mind long after I left. "Here are a few long-gone places that I miss: 1) Waldo Peppers on National Road in Vandalia across from the airport. My voice: Kevin, are you crazy?, Wistfully, I let go of the door and it clicked shut. Detailed Reviews: Reviews order informed by descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as cleanliness, atmosphere, general tips and location information. There were several Cambridge Inns in the Midwest, one right in my hometown. I will definitely be back in before the holidays! I so hope you see this post !!.. 48 reviews #90 of 418 Restaurants in Dayton $$ - $$$ American. Makes you feel special when eating here. You walk in and the places is so inviting and welcoming. Ive spent almost three decades exploring Amish settlements and kitchens from Maine to Montana and almost everywhere in between. 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. to go with your 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). It had a neon train sign on the bldg.. Dad just walked to work back then..I cant believe that picture man.. I hated it. Your email address will not be published. Kinzeler in the dishroom. lol.. copson you mentioned bob shreve. I never did eat at the Cambridge Inn. Looks kind of creepy. 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. for you. 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. They had the 50's motiff going. Tuesday is chicken pot pie day so I try to go then but every day is special. He was a dayton police officer.. Both places have kept the original building shell but have painted the brick. Are you sure you want to delete this question? Theyhad chicken stuffed with stuffing and strawberry shortcake. 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 remember the Carillon had great custard. Before moving to Geoffrey's current city of Dayton, OH, Geoffrey lived in Beavercreek OH and Moraine OH. I went with the Fried Chicken, Barbecued BakedBeans, Gouda Macaroni and Cheese, fresh baked Roll and the dessert was Homemade Chocolate Cheesecake . First, I think that is called trespassing. Such pleasant memories, I get wistful everytime I pass the old building. There it was. Scratch that. I love their fried chicken, Harvard beets, mashed potatoes. Loved both of them. I downloaded that picture man and printed it out.. and i'm going to give it to my sister.. I recently got a delightful note from reader Tibby who used to run Sacksteders Cafeteria, a popular eatery in Dayton. We entered, selected different types of stuffed chicken, potatoes, vegetables, rolls, two slices of pie, etc. Couldnt begin to tell you how many inside rounds (road beef) I carved during those years. I took that photo of Culps in the Arcade in 1969. At this point in my life, Im glad to no longer have to work holidays.so many turkey & Dressing orders! None of us will be back there again. Oh the stories that could be told of all of those places over the years. We only went there today because we used to take mom there long time ago. Merry Christmas to you and your family. I loved working there. Hi Kevin. First of all. or maybe had a court date. it was always free slices from him.. Thanks my friend.. Where did you get that picture ?. he was in a picture of the flying pizza on n.main street downtown when it first opened. 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. 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. and found it to be very dried out like it had been sitting out to long. Vito Gasettas was moved to dorothy lane from brown st. when rt. Needless to say, we took leftovers home for the night. 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. What about the original BBQ sauce at Old Hickory next door. my wife and i had a long conversation with the fellow working there in the beavercreek store. Thank you.. i'm Don also.. donw. More paprika flavor They changed the sauce to more generic BBQ in the early 1990s. 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