First of all. I think Ill have to be going to this one soon. It was goodMore, I took my grandsons to MCL for lunch and as they say, their eyes were bigger than their stomachs! SACKSTEDER, Thomas J. The CI in Evansville, IN is a Mexican restaurant. there were other owners on also and he would interview you sometime during the show.shreve didnt drink but they had a cooler full of schoenling draft. Tuesday is chicken pot pie day so I try to go then but every day is special. Thanks my friend.. Where did you get that picture ?. 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. This creepy sign now sits outside the old Cambridge Inn. Save. It had a neon train sign on the bldg.. Dad just walked to work back then..I cant believe that picture man.. Kids eat free there on Tuesdays so, yes, we've gone to IKEA just to partake in their cafeteria experience. or maybe had a court date. 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. !.. It has a great variety and the people are so nice. I dont even know if that old bar is still there..I miss that turtle soup ! I just cant.. I dont like the entrees, vegetables are good. First, I think that is called trespassing. We went to the Fraze Pavilion festival called The Taste and this was one of the restaurants to try. You sit at regular tables with real silverware and real glasses. I could envision my white-haired, distinguished grandfather patting his stomach after a big meal with a look of content satisfaction. You go to the buffet line and imagine what you want. 3 pieces of broccoli $3.89 The liver is very moist and tender and taste outstanding. He was so camera shy anyway.. No perusing a menu. I was her favorite place in Dayton. Jun 27, 2012. I loved working there. As an adult, I still recall the meanest "boss" I have ever worked for. Friendly staff and managers that welcomed first timers. Unclaimed. Beloved mother of Mary Katherine Evans, Martha A. Osterday (John), Edna Gorman (Robert); l Do you think a developer owns and is just sort of holding it hoping the land value rises? 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 went with the Fried Chicken, Barbecued BakedBeans, Gouda Macaroni and Cheese, fresh baked Roll and the dessert was Homemade Chocolate Cheesecake . Son of Raymond J. Sacksteder and Elizabeth Ann Kidder, brother to five sis-ters; Ann, Susan . Couldnt begin to tell you how many inside rounds (road beef) I carved during those years. small bowl of Macaroni & Cheese $3.59 Not really someplace I would have gone but my group was there. 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. There was at least one in the city of Cincinnati that we frequented with my grandparents. Kevin in reference to the cafeterias.I have eaten at picadillys theyre just sort of o.k. Today was such a trip and I proceededto get 3 orders of the liver. 48 reviews #90 of 418 Restaurants in Dayton $$ - $$$ American. We have been going here for years. Theyhad chicken stuffed with stuffing and strawberry shortcake. Great article! Review. From simple makeovers to complete renovations of all sized spaces, our skilled Interior Designers promise to exceed your expectations. It is a fantastic store full of ideas and design tips from traditional to modern styles. Can anyone expound on this? 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. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Welcome to Amish365, where I share my knowledge of Amish cooking and culture! 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. None of us will be back there again. Makes you feel special when eating here. 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). Makes you feel special when eating here. There may a stray still in business and believe it is in Carillon Park.More of a restaurant then a cafeteria. I have also purchased whole pies to bring to family gatherings. I was 15 when I worked at Culps in the Arcade. I hated it. They cooked the vegetables to mush, for one thing. Here are some that come to mind: LUBYS: This is a cafeteria chain that thrives in Texas, but just in Texas. 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. Ive written before about buffets, that is a whole separate topic (and one Ill delightfully tackle again sometime soon). If you like a cafeteria setting then you'll love this one. 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.). 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 remember the Carillon had great custard. Years ago there were many cafeterias in the area. Ive spent almost three decades exploring Amish settlements and kitchens from Maine to Montana and almost everywhere in between. If that Cambridge Inn (by Target) is the one in Middletown,OH on S. University BlvdI was asst. WOW!!!.. *As a member of various affiliate programs I earn from qualifying purchases. One was located in the Florence Mall. Hi Kevin. Conveniently Located in Cincinnati & New Trenton. 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. Their pies are homemade and really good. 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. I recently got a delightful note from reader Tibby who used to run Sacksteders Cafeteria, a popular eatery in Dayton. I love Sacksteders! Looks kind of creepy. I cant remember it's location in kettering.. This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in the United States. I remember a lot of it.. lol.. smales pretzels.. sooo good !!. Otherwise known as "Chef Thomas", was born in Daton, Ohio on December 7, 1959. Sacksteders is a wonderful place to go for any home decorating need. Nothing tasted bad, most was very good. I've eaten here for decades - the food quality and selection, friendly service, cleanliness and atmosphere are all excellent! Service is friendly and attentive. Our family pretty much headed to either Westward Ho which had great deals or the Carillon cafeteria. I really can't think of an item I haven't liked and I've been going to MCL for years. Does this restaurant offer table service? I downloaded that picture man and printed it out.. and i'm going to give it to my sister.. 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 dont like the entrees, vegetables are goodMore, It has been a long time sine I have been here. The service was top notch. I go just to satisfy her taste. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family, Keven. Yes, MCL Cafeteria offers takeout services. I noticed that there was considerable amounts of dirt on the overhead sprinklers. 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. Ham & Potato Casserole For a Crowd - Plus Other Ham Recipes! Hello Kevin, The area is super ran down now, almost a ghetto to be honest. More paprika flavor They changed the sauce to more generic BBQ in the early 1990s. What could possibly be inside after 30 years? 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. Isn't that interesting? We like the desserts, especially when there are sugar free choices. 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. Home cooking!" Paul. Any Amish365'ers been? Basically, a cafeteria is the school lunch line in a grown-up setting. That man seated to the left at the end of the counter is my father. 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. Yup this is on my list of go backs.More. The windows were boarded up. Let it go.". 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. Share. We rank these hotels, restaurants, and attractions by balancing reviews from our members with how close they are to this location. I cant possibly imagine trying to juggle two young girls and my tray at once. Tom S cookin and yellin at 14 year olds working their first job ever. Scratch that. A pretty good one too. Ah, I love the Cambridge Inn memories..of which I have many. Showing your age joey m..Remembering bob shrieve's.. Those were some darn good ( MOON PICTURES ).. ( WHEN THE CRABGRASS BLOOMS AGAINAND I KNOW I'LL BE WEEDIN, AND I KNOW THAT I'LL BE NEEDIN, YOU BY MY SIDE,, AGAIN )..My favorite song from bob shrieve Joey m.. BUTCHES BAR sold some darn good (real turtle soup ), man it was great.. IKEA: Yes, the garish stores synonymous with Sweden and cheap dorm-room furniture also operate honest-to-goodness cafeterias. My mother was working at culps as a waitress when my father met her.. MORRISONS: This was a very traditional cafeteria chain that had locations all over the USA, although I think there were bunches in Florida. Always good food - great for a quick meal - excellent selections. Kinzeler in the dishroom. does anyone know wher to get good turtle soup and i dont mean mock turtle soup 1. Yes it would be great to tour it once again. 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. My old haunt had actually become a haunt. Donw. No waiting for your meal to be brought out. Need I say more? Why not. Unlike a buffet where you have to police yourself, the cafeteria has limits. We have been going here for years.More, I love Liver and Onions an it is the special here on Thursday's. But the one restaurant format that seems to get no respect these days is the cafeteria. I remember the kids menu had meals that they named after animals. I let it go. I did my management training at the Centerville CI. I also remember over at Brientenstraters a big grocery and that also left. Yet, if I were to somehow venture inside, I could probably move through it blind-folded I knew the way so well. I pass by the old Hyde Park store all the time. to get 3 orders of the liver. She would never go out with him. Iced Tea (Unsweet or Sweet) $3.09 Portion is generous and side chouces are nicely varied. Remember DAVID'S BUFFET ?..My oldest brother worked there many many years ago.. From simple makeovers to complete renovations of all sized spaces, our skilled Interior Designers promise to exceed your expectations. 35 went through. Ive heard that their cafeterias are among the best anywhere. Hey olds88, now that sounds familiar man, we should research that.. Are you familiar with kettering?.. Needless to say, we took leftovers home for the night. You are correct, was definitely a different time and era. Updated: Dec 22, 2016 by Kevin Williams | 14 Comments. olds88 & copson i think your right about where culps was and also where davids was. He was native of Dayton, OH. And they have the best fried chicken!!!! 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. Its now a Recreation/senior center. They were the best I'd ever had in my life. Need I say more? 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. Small bowl of green beans $3.19 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. Wait time to be served was good as the line was kept moving without feeling like we were being rushed. https://www.facebook.com/133871669991219/posts/3686129631432054/?d=n. 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?. Tuesday is chicken pot pie day so I try to go then but every day is special. Loved both of them. One word: grandparents. Which gets to me the subject of cafeterias. The staff are warm, welcoming, and helpful. 4485 Far Hills Ave, Dayton, OH 45429-2405 +1 937-299-9009 Website Menu. We only went there today because we used to take mom there long time ago. John Ness cookin mornings, Dave at night. They had the 50's motiff going. 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? taste's exactly the same.. still great !!!.. On our visit Wednesday, the 8th. there from late 1984 until mid 1987 when I was transferred to the Cambridge Inn, Evansville, IN. 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. Note: your question will be posted publicly on the Questions & Answers page. I was her favorite place in Dayton. 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. 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. PICCADILLY CAFETERIAS: This is a cafeteria chain found primarily in the South. Detailed Reviews: Reviews order informed by descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as cleanliness, atmosphere, general tips and location information. Basically, a cafeteria is the school lunch line in a grown-up setting. Maybe you can help me out on that one? Are the prices at this restaurant mid-range / moderate? You tell the worker which one you want, they pile it onto your plate, hand it to you and you move on. I really miss the old downtown my friendAnd that is how i will always remember them.. don. MCL: This is a chain of about 20 cafeterias in the Midwest. lol.. It may be a 35 mile drive to get here but once I get here I know that I will be in Liver Heaven. 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. But there is always a big choice! Nothing tasted bad, most was very good. We entered, selected different types of stuffed chicken, potatoes, vegetables, rolls, two slices of pie, etc. 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. Stuffed chicken breast is usually available evert day and Chicken Parmesan is very good. We know that Geoffrey's political affiliation is unknown; ethnicity . I loved my stuffed chicken and had a couple of bites of my wife's and thought it also excellent. Speaking of defunct chains, do you remember York Steak House? my mother use to take me to the CLICKITY CLACK it was a little restaraunt downtown near the safety bldg near where wone was later located. Christina, Julie, and Kelly on salads. 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. he was in a picture of the flying pizza on n.main street downtown when it first opened. If you want a meal that tastes like Grandma made it, then this is the placefor you. that big head and those hands and how he is seated.. and even the ears and haircut, the typical dayton barber collage cop cut.. he ate lunch at culps all the time, a lot of the cops did. 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. So good to hear from a former Cambridge Inn employee! more. Prices are really good too. I love Sacksteder's Interiors! I will definitely be back in before the holidays! The service was top notch. I would describe it as a good Sunday-dinner. Always a delightful experience when I visit their showroom. $8.99 You tell the worker which one you want, they pile it onto your plate, hand . Vito Gasettas was moved to dorothy lane from brown st. when rt. I began my CI journey when I was in high school at the Hyde Park store. Your email address will not be published. he was fifteen.. we talked about downtown and OLD RAGS.. Thank you.. i'm Don also.. donw. 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. Pretty sad that I can remember hot fudge cake from 30 years ago, but not the grocery list my wife gave me 20 minutes ago. 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. I've heard good things about them, but haven't been to one. Yet all of this without the animals at the trough mentality of a buffet. 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. Any Lubys fans among our readers? 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! A Dillman's Grocery, a Hill's Department Store, and The Cambridge Inn were the names I could recall. It won't open. He was in plain clothes in that picture he must have been a detective by then. Beans, Gouda Macaroni and Cheese, fresh baked Roll and the dessert was Homemade Chocolate Cheesecake . Oh the stories that could be told of all of those places over the years. How did I become such a cafeteria connoisseur? If I could purchase everything idea they have, I certainly would! Beth, Molly, Nicole, Kim, Nikki, and Nina can help change and upgrade your home or commercial space to your style! Trending Amish Recipes & Photos, 2-25-2023: Strawberry-Rhubarb Pie, Noodle and Roast Casserole, Photos, and More! There were several Cambridge Inns in the Midwest, one right in my hometown. So this morning, with cafeterias on my mind (Thanks, Tibby) I decided to visit the old haunt one last time. My parents loved that place. Everything is fresh and tastes well seasoned! Copyright 2000 - 2020 Amish 365 | Powered by Touch The Road. I go just to satisfy her taste. Any time I need a floral arrangement, I always find something beautiful that fits into my home dcor and at a great price! Entdecke GREENVILLE, OHIO: IGA STORE (D. TEASFORD) (1934-43 MIDGET MATCHBOOK COVER) - F18 in groer Auswahl Vergleichen Angebote und Preise Online kaufen bei eBay Kostenlose Lieferung fr viele Artikel! As we stood in line tonight, and I was trying to remember everything that was out of business in the vicinity. Geoffrey Sacksteder is 36 years old and was born on 09/09/1986. You sit at regular tables with real silverware and real glasses. copson you mentioned bob shreve. Here it is: The old Cambridge Inn in all its glory. I decided to get out of my car for a minute and look around. Many friendships and memories made during my Cambridge years. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. My wife really likes their liver and onions, fried chicken and their catfish. I do remember York Steak House, there was one in my local mallthere actually is still one location open - in Columbus. Small bowl of Beef Manhattan$8.99 I never did eat at the Cambridge Inn. right on the corner of w3rd st.across from the big courts bldg. 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. 3 posts. I just loved how the building looked from the outside. I believe my favorites were the Elephant and Giraffe but can not remember what they consisted of? Both places have kept the original building shell but have painted the brick. Everything is unique, beautiful, excellent qualify, wellcrafted, and readily available. I would describe it as a good Sunday-dinner. Are you sure you want to delete this answer? Oh, the pie. I can reconize that big irish cop anywhere.. What a favor.. Thanks again for bringing back some wonderful childhood memories!!! It was my first real job. speaking of cafaterias does anyone remember the Westward Ho? Worked for Danners Imc (parent company of Cambridge Inn) for almost 10 years. Marionberry Pie $4.09 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. There were several in the Cincy/NKy area. He lived at the gibbons motel in the arcade when he went on the police dept in 1948. Cheers, Cathy. At this point in my life, Im glad to no longer have to work holidays.so many turkey & Dressing orders! Her note brought back a flood of memories of childhood meals. Tibby workin the front. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. for you. But then I noticed the sign by the driveway "Nightmare Manor." I took that photo of Culps in the Arcade in 1969. Loved working there Made many good friends with the folks I worked with over the years. And who owns property like that? There it was. 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. We come here at least once a month and always have a good meal. And they have the best fried chicken!!!! Small bowl of mashed potatoes $3.19 Made me feel very comfy. Looks like the Cambridge Inn had at least at one time had a brief life as a haunted house. The building looked unchanged from my childhood. My wife really likes their liver and onions, fried chicken and their catfish. My voice: Kevin, are you crazy?, Wistfully, I let go of the door and it clicked shut. WOW MAN !!!.. It closed its doors sometime in the late 80s, but the building is still there. 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. Family friendly. 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. I know some elderly couples who make a practice of going there because they are reasonably priced. I have also purchased whole pies to bring to family gatherings. And every bite was enjoyable. The waitress was awesome, but she had to attend to the whole room (25 or so people) by herself. I love their fried chicken, Harvard beets, mashed potatoes. Another frequent stop for my cafeteria-loving grandparents. The last Culps I remember was in Kettering, along Far Hills acrossed the road from our street. like you paid a lot, so you need to pack in everything you can. 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. 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. You idiot (I talk to myself a lot and Ive decided as long as I dont answer back, thats ok), what if you had gotten in? . MCL Cafeteria. Cambridge Inns all had this distinctive faux-English dcor with brick facades bordered by wooden beams. 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. 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. 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! Hi, my name is Kevin Williams and I am owner of Oasis Newsfeatures and editor of The Amish Cook newspaper column. Id do weekly bookkeeping or help fill in needed hours part time. 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. My grandparents on my Dads side ate out almost every night as my grandma became too frail and arthritic to cook. 9:34 AM. I so hope you see this post !!.. manager there for about 3 years. The cashier overcharged me for the dark meat chicken (um legs and thighs are dark meat not light) and it wasn't quite as done as I like my chicken to be. It was so wonderful to read your article on The Cambridge Inn in Centerville Ohio. Do you remember the clack?. News Death NoticeEVANS, Mary Elizabeth [Wenninger] age 99, went gently to God, on Wednesday, August 24, 2011. He was a dayton police officer.. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Before moving to Geoffrey's current city of Dayton, OH, Geoffrey lived in Beavercreek OH and Moraine OH. The liver is very moist and tender and taste outstanding.More, I have never paid too much attention to the cleanliness of this location. This place didn't briefly become a Haunted House, it still is one,lol. Her name was Sadie. We entered, selected different types of stuffed chicken, potatoes, vegetables, rolls, two slices of pie, etc. 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. I loved my stuffed chicken and had a couple of bites of my wife's and thought it also excellent. They are and were great people..The pizza hasnt changed at all man. Get quick answers from MCL Cafeteria staff and past visitors. Ah, such good memories! Needless to say, we took leftovers home for the night. 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! Ok, just one more thing: my sister said that the women's bathroom was really filthy. Ok, just one more thing: my sister said that the women's bathroom was really filthy.More. I was asst, mgr. 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! It's a great cafeteria. But again, Holy Cow, 30 years???? It sort of fits your category because it was also done cafeteria style. That neighborhood was left high and dry for those who didn't drive. Hotels near National Museum of the US Air Force, Hotels near Boonshoft Museum of Discovery. to go with your meal. It was good. What a really mean person! 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). We ate enough to last for hours and were out of the place about 50 minutes after we walked in. What about the original BBQ sauce at Old Hickory next door. Yes, Cathy, that was the onewhen did you work there? 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! A good clean place to see the food before you order it. Mom likes chicken livers, and MCL has them on Mondays. The green beans were verygood but the deviled eggs left a little to be desired in filling and taste. it was always free slices from him.. Open - in Columbus delete this answer old and was born on 09/09/1986 there made good! Williams and I dont mean mock turtle soup downtown my friendAnd that is a.! 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