The Cafeteria-Style Restaurant With Some Of The Best Home-Cooked Food In Michigan

One of my favorite memories from being a kid was going to Morrison's Cafeteria with my Nana. I could grab whatever I wanted off of the seemingly mile-long stretch of steam tables... even if I didn't finish every single morsel on my plate. Lunch with Nana was special. That's where I got to try new foods.

Granted, most of these foods were soft, steamed veggies and other cafeteria staples. Thats about what you'd expect from a cafeteria, right? I love that sort of food, so I was thrilled when I discovered this cafeteria-style Michigan restaurant.

The (literal) Sign of the Beefcarver can be seen before you even smell the deliciousness pouring out of this Michigan restaurant. Located in Royal Oak, this cafeteria-style Michigan restaurant has been serving the area for more than 50 years.

The bright red building beckons you inside with promises of hot gravy and soft rolls. You'll find both of these things in abundance during your visit.

From the moment you step through the doors, you'll feel like you're stepping back in time. I know I did.

Both the smells of the delicious food and the dark wood decor feel reminiscent of a time when things were less complicated and a little bit more pure. Just like when you were out to eat with your grandparents, you grab your tray and slide it along the rails until your meal is complete.

There is something super-satisfying about eating cafeteria-style. This throwback restaurant in Royal Oak Michigan is no exception to that rule.

As you would imagine, there is a wide selection of beef on the menu at Sign of the Beefcarver. Both the hand-carved roast beef plate and the hand-carved roast beef sandwich are staples, served hot and fresh every single day.

In addition to the staple menu items that are offered daily, this cafeteria-style restaurant in Michigan also offers a rotating menu, making it easy to really load up your table. Trust me you're gonna want to try as much food as possible here.

Let me give you a hot tip from my most recent visit: if the beef stroganoff is on the menu -order it. It's perfection on a plate. In fact, I still catch myself dreaming about the gravy.

Even if you're not a beef eater, The Sign of The Beefcarver in Royal Oak, Michigan has you covered. Along their cafeteria line, you'll also find chicken dishes, fish dishes, and even a classic turkey dinner.

Additionally, they offer a robust selection of soups and salads. Like much of everything at this cafeteria-style Michigan restaurant, the varieties change daily.

Steamed veggies are a staple in a cafeteria. Those found at Sign of the Beefcarver are some of the best I've had.

Green beans are an incredibly simple dish. However prepared with the level of skill they are at this Royal Oak restaurant, they are often the star of the show.

There is something familiar and comforting about the food found in this cafeteria-style Michigan restaurant. That comfort food feeling is obvious when you reach the dessert portion of the cafeteria line.

Wrapped in saran wrap, each dessert sits there waiting to become the star of your meal. They will be because all the desserts I tried here are incredibly tasty.

There is cake and pies and everything a sweet lover could dream of. Like with everything else at Sign of the Beefcarver in Royal Oak, Michigan, you're going to want to taste more than one option.

If I have one piece of advice for your visit to this cafeteria-style restaurant in Michigan, it's to bring an appetite. You're going to need it.

The next time you want to steep yourself in nostalgia at a cafeteria-style restaurant in Michigan, look no further than Sign of the Beefcarver in Royal Oak. If you want to keep the vintage vibes going, you won't want to miss The Royal Oak Antique and Collectable Market. It's massive and filled with knick-knacks and treasures that you won't find anywhere else.

This part of town has so many unique things to do, it might be worth an overnight trip. We found this one, which is within walking distance to most of the magic Royal Oak, Michigan has to offer.

Do you know about any other cafeteria-style restaurants in Michigan? Tell me about it in the comments! I'd love to take another trip down memory lane.