My father read, and I listened to, The Rules of Civility by Amor Towles. So I asked him if he ever ate in Automats, as they played a part in that book.

He remembered liking the chicken salad sandwichs and raspberry limeade.

This then started a discussion with his older neighbor if these were only in New York City, which was the consensus.

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NYC's Automats Were Iconic For Good Food, Better Coffee, And Inclusivity - Tasting Table

Before there were fast-food drive-thrus, the Automat was the place to go for a quick meal. Here's how they served up food, coffee, and inclusivity.

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