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MCL Cafeteria - Richmond, IN

MCL features a cooking style that pre-dates the rootsless and restless current fashion for mix-and-match innovation. There are plenty of homey vegetables and Jell-O salads, pies and puddings and cakes galore, hot fresh rolls, and some excellent fried chicken and catfish. For a quick and homey meal on the road, MCL fills the bill.
100% Approval Rating (3 votes)
3 - Overall: Worth a major detour
Overall: Worth a major detour

Must Eats

Fried Catfish (N/A)
Bean Salad (N/A)
Macaroni And Cheese (N/A)
Rolls (N/A)
Jello Salad (N/A)
Fried Chicken (N/A)

Written Reviews

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Bruce Bilmes and Susan Boyle
Roadfood.com Editor
"We don't have cafeterias where we live (at least none that we'd want to eat in), so we're always impressed when traveling in a cafeteria-rich region with the bounty of home-style cooking available with the same ease, and minimal expense, of visiting a fast-food chain ..."   [Read More].

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Map & Directions

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Richmond Square Mall, Richmond, IN
765-966-2939

http://www.mclhomemade.com/

Hours & Policies

Seasons:Open Year Round
Meals Served:Lunch, Dinner, Dessert
Operational Hours:Always Call Ahead!
Credit Cards Accepted:Yes
Alcohol Served:No
Outdoor Seating:No
Reservations Accepted:No
Delivery Available:No
Takeout Counters:No
There is a kaleidescope of options at the Jello salad section of the line.  We don't know the flavor of the blue cubes of Jello, but it sure does add visual interest to the lineup, doesn't it?
"There is a kaleidescope of options at the Jello salad section of the line. We don't know the flavor of the blue cubes of Jello, but it sure does add visual interest to the lineup, doesn't it?"
Bruce Bilmes and Susan Boyle





It's very difficult to restrain oneself when passing through a cafeteria line with so many appealing options.
"It's very difficult to restrain oneself when passing through a cafeteria line with so many appealing options."
Bruce Bilmes and Susan Boyle


We loved the crunchy, greaseless catfish.  Some good, goopy macaroni and cheese and refreshing chopped slaw completes the picture.
"We loved the crunchy, greaseless catfish. Some good, goopy macaroni and cheese and refreshing chopped slaw completes the picture."
Bruce Bilmes and Susan Boyle


Note the huge roasted turkey breast to the left.
"Note the huge roasted turkey breast to the left."
Bruce Bilmes and Susan Boyle


Dessert offers many cafeteria classics.
"Dessert offers many cafeteria classics."
Bruce Bilmes and Susan Boyle


Dine without pretense.
"Dine without pretense."
Bruce Bilmes and Susan Boyle


Although this restaurant is unattached, it's located adjacent to a shopping mall, where many MCL's are found.
"Although this restaurant is unattached, it's located adjacent to a shopping mall, where many MCL's are found."
Bruce Bilmes and Susan Boyle


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