Hungry in Cambridge, Ohio: Theo’s Restaurant

Theo's Owner Steve Theodosopolous holds his "mile high" meringue pie.

In the Theodosopoulos family since 1963, Theo’s Restaurant in downtown Cambridge, Ohio can trace its early roots back to 1931. Credited with for bringing the Coney Island Coney Dog to Cambridge, “The Coney” changed has changed names and hands through the years—managing to uphold its reputation as one of the favorite family dining venues in town. Equally popular with local residents and tourists traveling along the Interstates 70 and 77 corridor (the highways come to a crossroads just south of downtown), Coney Dogs are a 70-year mainstay on the menu.

Known for some of the best pie around, a popular strategy for dining at Theo’s is to start with dessert. A slice of the “mile high” meringue sells for $1.95/slice. Employing forty-five chefs in their kitchen, owners Alex  and Steve Theodosopoulos regularly serve between 500 and 1000 hungry customers on any given day. With 200 seats in the dining area, the Theodosopoulos brothers credit their affordable menu pricing to the consistently high volume of patrons. “If we do have a wait for a table, say on a Friday night, it’s usually not a long one.” said Steve Theodosopoulos. “Using ingredients from all over the country, we still make all of our food on site,” Theodosopoulos added.

Theo's Restaurant in Cambridge, Ohio

Curious about any Greek culinary influence, I ordered and thoroughly enjoyed a lamb meat gyro for $5.50. (Way to go Ohio!) Based solely upon on the name, the Moist and Sassy chicken sandwich (marinated in wine, olive oil, and spices for $4.25) is a close runner up. Unfortunately on the Children’s menu, choices are not as exotic. That said, for $1.25 you can coax your kids with a bowl of vegetable soup or let them order mini corn dogs and fries for $3.25. After4PM, spaghetti is available for $2.95 a plate. My personal opinion is this: Prices at Theo’s are low enough for the entire menu to serve as an extension of the kids cuisine (heck, with extras to take home or share between friends and siblings).

 

 

 

 

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Julie Henning
Julie Henning is a freelance writer and journalist based out of Eugene, Oregon. She is a member of the Society of American Travel Writers and owner of the family-travel website RoadTripsForFamilies.com. She is a recent past member of the Midwest Travel Writers Association and the Association for Great Lakes Outdoor Writers. In March 2018 Julie Henning published the book "100 Things to Do in Eugene Before You Die" (Reedy Press). She is a member of the Society of American Travel Writers and recent past member of the Midwest Travel Writers Association and the Association for Great Lakes Outdoor Writers. She has been published in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, the Wisconsin State Journal, Travel Wisconsin, Travel Oregon, Hometown News Group, The Daily Journal (Kankakee, Illinois), the Rochester Post Bulletin, Wisconsin Natural Resources Magazine (DNR publication), Experience Michigan Magazine, the Official Oregon Wine Touring Guide, Metro Parent Milwaukee Magazine, Eugene Cascades & Coast Official Visitors Guide, Trivago, Intercom Magazine, Roadtrippers.com, Amtrak.com, Eugene Magazine, and FTF Geocacher Magazine. Julie has appeared on Wisconsin Public Radio, Ohio Public Radio, and KCBX FM Central Coast Radio. She has produced episodes for Journey of Discovery with Tom Wilmer, a National Public Radio travel podcast. Julie has also produced travel apps with Sutro Media and Bindu Media. She works full time in marketing. Julie has appeared on Wisconsin Public Radio, Ohio Public Radio, and KCBX FM Central Coast Radio and is an affiliate producer with the Journeys of Discovery with Tom Wilmer, a National Public Radio travel podcast. She has blogged for TravelWisconsin.com, Travel Oregon, and VISIT Milwaukee. Julie travels with her three kids and black lab as much as possible and lives by the motto, "Not all who wander are lost." Check out some of her best work at www.juliehenning.com.