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.). My old haunt had actually become a haunt. 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. MCL Cafeteria is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travelers: 4485 Far Hills Ave, Dayton, OH 45429-2405. Here are some that come to mind: LUBYS: This is a cafeteria chain that thrives in Texas, but just in Texas. No perusing a menu. Worked for Danners Imc (parent company of Cambridge Inn) for almost 10 years. lol.. right on the corner of w3rd st.across from the big courts bldg. Speaking of defunct chains, do you remember York Steak House? If memory serves me, they had this amazing hot fudge cake? 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. I really miss the old downtown my friendAnd that is how i will always remember them.. don. I pass by the old Hyde Park store all the time. copson you mentioned bob shreve. As we stood in line tonight, and I was trying to remember everything that was out of business in the vicinity. It was out of this world real tender, juicy and plenty of onions. Such pleasant memories, I get wistful everytime I pass the old building. 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. Years ago there were many cafeterias in the area. It has a great variety and the people are so nice. Need I say more? We only went there today because we used to take mom there long time ago. Basically, a cafeteria is the school lunch line in a grown-up setting. Everything is fresh and tastes well seasoned! I've heard good things about them, but haven't been to one. Second, going in won't bring back your childhood memories, the mashed potatoes, the pie, your grandparents. 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. Jun 27, 2012. 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! The area is super ran down now, almost a ghetto to be honest. But then I noticed the sign by the driveway "Nightmare Manor." Tom S cookin and yellin at 14 year olds working their first job ever. Its also in a different place than it use to be at the Hyde Park Plaza. :) Hope you had a great Christmas! Nice picture, donw. Made me feel very comfy. Today was such a trip and I proceededto get 3 orders of the liver. At this point in my life, Im glad to no longer have to work holidays.so many turkey & Dressing orders! Home cooking!" Paul. I can reconize that big irish cop anywhere.. What a favor.. Both places have kept the original building shell but have painted the brick. Ill have to wait about 10 years to go. Servers come around and refill water glasses, bring you extra things like napkins. 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?. Then I got the urge to try the door. What about the original BBQ sauce at Old Hickory next door. and found it to be very dried out like it had been sitting out to long. 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. Makes you feel special when eating here. We ate enough to last for hours and were out of the place about 50 minutes after we walked in. 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. I noticed that there was considerable amounts of dirt on the overhead sprinklers. There may a stray still in business and believe it is in Carillon Park.More of a restaurant then a cafeteria. I remember thinking it was a very cool looking building when they built it. Family friendly. The door clicked shutand I climbed into my car, the smell of mashed potatoes lingering in my mind long after I left. like you paid a lot, so you need to pack in everything you can. There was one in North College Hill (Cincinnati) that is now Frickers Sports Bar/Grill. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. Yes, MCL Cafeteria offers takeout services. SACKSTEDER, Thomas J. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family, Keven. 4485 Far Hills Ave, Dayton, OH 45429-2405 +1 937-299-9009 Website Menu. 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. Everything is unique, beautiful, excellent qualify, wellcrafted, and readily available. 3 people, small meals, $75.00+ . I loved working there. 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. I was 15 when I worked at Culps in the Arcade. MCL Cafeteria. Id do weekly bookkeeping or help fill in needed hours part time. 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. good but the deviled eggs left a little to be desired in filling and taste. I really can't think of an item I haven't liked and I've been going to MCL for years. So this morning, with cafeterias on my mind (Thanks, Tibby) I decided to visit the old haunt one last time. 35 went through. 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. Ah, I love the Cambridge Inn memories..of which I have many. The sales people are very friendly and helpful. more. Detailed Reviews: Reviews order informed by descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as cleanliness, atmosphere, general tips and location information. It sort of fits your category because it was also done cafeteria style. It was my first real job. 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. The service was top notch. Any Amish365'ers been? It was good. We went to the Fraze Pavilion festival called The Taste and this was one of the restaurants to try. Couldnt begin to tell you how many inside rounds (road beef) I carved during those years. He was native of Dayton, OH. There it was. News Death NoticeEVANS, Mary Elizabeth [Wenninger] age 99, went gently to God, on Wednesday, August 24, 2011. It was so wonderful to read your article on The Cambridge Inn in Centerville Ohio. And who owns property like that? Always good food - great for a quick meal - excellent selections. Cheers, Cathy. Their pies are homemade and really good. The building looked unchanged from my childhood. had chicken stuffed with stuffing and strawberry shortcake. $8.99 I remember the Carillon had great custard. 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! I've eaten here for decades - the food quality and selection, friendly service, cleanliness and atmosphere are all excellent! You tell the worker which one you want, they pile it onto your plate, hand it to you and you move on. Yup this is on my list of go backs.More. I went today because of the daily special of Liver and Onions. Vito Gasettas was moved to dorothy lane from brown st. when rt. Meet the Sacksteder's Design Team. It won't open. Are you sure you want to delete this answer? Looks like the Cambridge Inn had at least at one time had a brief life as a haunted house. I love Sacksteder's Interiors! I recently went to the flying pizza in beavercreek with my wife and seen his picture in their store. A pretty good one too. Needless to say, we took leftovers home for the night. This creepy sign now sits outside the old Cambridge Inn. Always a delightful experience when I visit their showroom. Remember him?. My voice: Kevin, are you crazy?, Wistfully, I let go of the door and it clicked shut. 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. Note: your question will be posted publicly on the Questions & Answers page. 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. Hey olds88, now that sounds familiar man, we should research that.. Are you familiar with kettering?.. Beth, Molly, Nicole, Kim, Nikki, and Nina can help change and upgrade your home or commercial space to your style! 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. Kids eat free there on Tuesdays so, yes, we've gone to IKEA just to partake in their cafeteria experience. Nothing tasted bad, most was very good. There also was a cafeteria over at Patterson and Wilmington called Sacksteders who closed sometime ago. I will definitely be back in before the holidays! Beth, Molly, Nicole, Kim, Nikki, and Nina can help change and upgrade your home or commercial space to your style! We have been going here for years.More, I love Liver and Onions an it is the special here on Thursday's. Can anyone expound on this? The service was top notch. It's a great cafeteria. Her note brought back a flood of memories of childhood meals. The waitress was awesome, but she had to attend to the whole room (25 or so people) by herself. Unlike a buffet where you have to police yourself, the cafeteria has limits. I dont like the entrees, vegetables are good. If that Cambridge Inn (by Target) is the one in Middletown,OH on S. University BlvdI was asst. Stuffed chicken breast is usually available evert day and Chicken Parmesan is very good. Donw. We come here at least once a month and always have a good meal. my wife and i had a long conversation with the fellow working there in the beavercreek store. 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). 48 reviews #90 of 418 Restaurants in Dayton $$ - $$$ American. I would describe it as a good Sunday-dinner. Yet all of this without the animals at the trough mentality of a buffet. 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