If you and your family attended church in the southern part of the United States on a Sunday, prior to 1998, then you would most likely remember what it was like to eat at Morrison’s Cafeteria.
This throwback place was known for their authentic southern cooking. The restaurant was established by J.A. Morrison in Mobile, Alabama in 1920. It had a total of 151 locations in 13 states at its prime.
Po' Folks
Po’ Folks was established by Malcolm Hare in 1975. The restaurant was named after a 1961 hit single by country music singer, Bill Anderson.
Their success was short-lived, when they started declining, to then rise again very swiftly.
Morrison's Cafeteria
Unfortunately, the whole concept of cafeteria dining started to decline by the 1990s. Eventually, Morrison’s was acquired by Piccadilly Cafeterias in 1998.
But they were also in the midst of a downturn, which is why there’s only one location left now.
Bill Knapp's
This was a cost-cutting strategy but, since they could not keep up, they finally closed their last location in 2002.
Knapp’s was a nice little place though, and we will remember it for its signature dishes.
Bill Knapp's
In 1948, Bill Knapp’s was founded by Clinton B. Knapp. It was originally established in Battle Creek, Michigan and was known for its menu of limited breakfast baskets, sandwiches, and luncheon dinner plates. Believe it or not, this was one chain that was particularly popular with senior citizens.
Business unfortunately declined when the chain decided to change its menu to home-style cuisine, in 1966.