K&W cafeteria closing
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My family did Ryan's when I was in college and a few years after when one opened near us.
It was pretty good until near the end when they tried cutting costs and the quality went bad.
When we’re in Gastonia we go to Tony’s. Love the milkshakes.
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It was in SouthPark. I remember going there as a kid. I fucking hated it.
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I remember going to the one in Charlotte as a kid. RC Cola served in mason jars.Remember Po Folks?
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My go to at UNC was the Carolina Cafeteria on Franklin Street back in the 70s. We referred to it as C squared. They served tasty cheap food which fit a college student's budget.
good times...
good times...
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My family also frequent Tony’s when they find themselves in Gastonia.
They also go to R.O.’s for that godawful slop they call “slaw”. Last time we were there, there was @ life size cardboard cutout of Trump, so all my family has sworn the place off despite several of my nieces/nephews loving that “slaw.”
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If I remember correctly (doubtful) Morrison's and K&W were sold to Piccadilly...my favorite. Is Piccadilly still operating? Not here.
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It's only about a mile from Jackson's to Tony's, you could easily do both in one meal.
And, yes, Tony's is absolutely great.
Thanks for the info. Next time we’ll go to Jackson’s for lunch and Tony’s for dessert.
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You remember correctly. Piccadilly apparently has ~25 locations left and still operates one as a Morrison's in Mobile (where the MC chain started).
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I suddenly feel like the unofficial food PR spokesperson for Gastonia.
It also has a Whataburger, if that interests you.
We've had a lot of cafeterias close down here in Houston over the last half dozen years or so, but this one keeps going: Home - Cleburne Cafeteria
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Used to go every week with parents. First and last for everything, homies.
eternalheel
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Without looking, private equity strikes again?
CeruleanBlueHeel
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The CH Univ Mall and Raleigh Cameron Village locations both closed during or shortly after Covid. The company then filed a bankruptcy in 2021.
Man, I miss the one in CH. I know I ate there once or twice a month for many years. Country style steak all-the-way, fried okra and green beans. And cornbread, please. Wash it down with ice tea and finish with coconut creme or apple pie.
Man, I miss the one in CH. I know I ate there once or twice a month for many years. Country style steak all-the-way, fried okra and green beans. And cornbread, please. Wash it down with ice tea and finish with coconut creme or apple pie.
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As far as I know, there are no cafeteria chains left in the whole of the Triangle. Sad Trump economy indeed.
I don't think so. I think it's basically nobody (other than the elderly) wanting to pay for nursing home food when they go out to eat. I know there are a lot of people sad due to the nostalgia but most buffet style restaurants aren't going to survive.
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I’m not even really sad, just nostalgic.
I go to Jackson’s maybe once a year and that’s almost always with my mom (because she chooses it).