K&W Cafeteria leaves iconic legacy; customers lament new ownership changes

K&W Cafeteria leaves iconic legacy; customers lament new ownership changes

It was common at most K&W Cafeteria locations to see multiple generations of a family eating lunch.

A plate full of memories: the enduring legacy of K&W cafeterias

For generations the clatter of trays sliding along stainless-steel rails signaled something comforting and familiar. At K&W Cafeterias, fried chicken, baked fish, yeast rolls and banana pudding weren’t just menu items — they were traditions. It was where many, including myself went after church,