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04-18-2020 08:13 PM - edited 04-19-2020 08:54 AM
@ECBG wrote:Here, growing up we had a long standing art deco building that was an S & W cafeteria. I used to go there on Saturday night as part of spending every weekend with my grandmother.
They had some good things. I liked the way they grilled a steak although usually I got the roast beef, mashed potatoes and a salad (their roquefort salad dressing was wonderful. I can't remember the vegetables, but I remember oil and vinegar on cucumbers and onions and congealed salads on a lettuce leaf which it seems few homes do today.
I couldn't understand why anyone would get garlic bread on a saucer (cold), Amazing egg custard pie, chocolate pudding, and strawberry shortcake.
Do you have any memories?
I love cafeterias and yes we still have some in Greensboro NC. We have K & W Cafeteria, which has been here as long as I've been in Greensboro (since 1969). It was downtown back then. And we have J &S Cafeteria which is very good too. Both places have the best mac & cheese you can find anywhere down south and their turnip greens are really good too. Needless to say, I love their vegetables. Their turkey and dressing is very good too when they have it.. And I love their chicken livers and onions when they have it. I keep thinking of stuff I used to love from those two places. I haven't eaten at one in a while..
04-18-2020 08:16 PM
Only remember cafeterias in school, college, and hospitals.
I remember Horn & Hardart in New York City and Philadelphia, not really a cafeteria. They called it a coin operated automat. Last one closed in 1991.
04-18-2020 08:20 PM
Yes I do and they are not all created equal. There is a great one in St. Clairsville Ohio called Mehlmanns that we frequent often and love their food. Try is sometime if you're in the area. I live in western Pa.. and it takes about an hour to get there but it is known for great cooking and great food. I always enjoy going there. And their prices are great also. They are closed during the pandemic but will return after this is over.
04-18-2020 08:32 PM
Oh my gosh, I haven't thought about cafeterias in years. When I was a little girl we lived in Arkansas for three years. My parents used to take us to a cafeteria one Sunday a month. The food was all homemade, and all these years later I can still remember how good it was. I don't remember the name of the city or the name of the cafeteria. But, I still remember the banana cream pie. It was the best I've ever had. Would love to have a piece now.
04-18-2020 08:34 PM
@ Jlkz - Oh, how that brings back the memories for me! My grandmother used to take my sister and me there, and that was my favorite meal. Sometimes I would also get the creamed spinach. So good! And those baked beans......mmmmmm
04-18-2020 08:47 PM
@PA Mom-mom wrote:@jlkz My Mom took me to a Horn and Hardart in Willow Grove, PA. We would go when shopping in Jenkintown.
@PA Mom-mom My Mom and my maternal Grandmom would take me to the Willow Grove H&H too! And shopping at Lit Bros Willow Grove and the Wannamakers and Strawbridges stores in Jenkintown. Got my ears pierced at Strawbridges. Great memories.
04-18-2020 09:02 PM
I'ts so funny that this topic came up.
My husband & I were just talking about this last night.
I sure do remember Horn & Hardart's. I used to go there as a kid with my Mom after shopping. I always got a kick out of putting the money in the little slot & the little window opening up with what you wanted. I always got the macaroni & cheese. It was so good.
We had good memories - good times. I wish there was still a place like that today.
Things were simpler when we were kids but, we had wonderful times.
04-18-2020 09:11 PM
@QVCkitty1 The Home Dairy had a great bakery, not that I could afford much (I was a poor college student!). I remember the cookies they'd display in the window, especially the half moons - they looked delicious.
04-18-2020 09:19 PM
@ValuSkr wrote:@QVCkitty1 The Home Dairy had a great bakery, not that I could afford much (I was a poor college student!). I remember the cookies they'd display in the window, especially the half moons - they looked delicious.
@ValuSkr , Thanks for the picture, it brought back happy memories. I always loved Ithaca, the parks, the lake, good times.
04-18-2020 10:24 PM
@Sheila P-Burg wrote:
The only cafeteria I remember growing up was at Woolworth's Five and Dime. Does that count?
I never knew Woolworths had a cafeteria, they used to have a lunch counter which is very different.
I remember going to S & W cafeteria, Morrison's, and Piccadilly.
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