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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@gedeonm The wife and I were in a part of town we only visit once a month or so and decided to go through the Culver's drive-thru. Thirty bucks for two combos: sandwich, fries, and drink. Culver's is pretty tasty if you like fast food but dang! We couldn't eat there often.
@cb yep, all that for no service, just drive through. It’s gotten out of hand.