Ged Maheux19h ago
Great video that showcases the history of cafeterias especially in the south. Given the rising cost of food in the last few years people have been figuring out that fast food isn’t as affordable as it’s historically been. https://youtu.be/T9AQJj2Pquo
The Rise And Fall Of Southern Cafeterias

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Show threadAsh Doyle
@gedeonm I grew up here in the South. In the 80s, cafeterias were still huge (however, already it was mostly an older generation that was keeping it going). Sunday lunch at a cafeteria was practically a tradition.
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Show threadJay Lyerly18h ago
@ashkendo @gedeonm When a K&W opened in Kannapolis in the late 80s, the Sunday lunch line ran down a long corridor and spilled out into the lobby. A friend always referred to this as "melpew” food for the rushed "may I help you" that the cafeteria ladies repeated over and over as they served the endless line of people. My standard teenage order -- fried chicken, green beans, french fries, dinner roll and a slice of chocolate pie. I miss that pie.
Show threadGed Maheux18h ago
@jaylyerly @ashkendo that sounds amazing! Growing up in New England we didn’t have cafeterias like this sadly. Some of the food showcased in this video just makes my mouth water. We have some really good local southern eateries around me so I’m going to have to find a favorite place for chicken pastry after watching this.