You know, sort of like the interiors and spirit of Dolly's Expresso Cafe. St. John's Cafe. We like these church-backed concepts. The cooking's as conscientious as it gets. The prices are rock bottom, and a ripoff is about as likely as a high noon sighting of an aurora borealis.
Volunteers staff the kitchen, the self-service counter and cleanup crews.
As lunch destinations go, this is decidedly different. Two deuces are placed against the wall. Auxiliary service stations accommodate ordering, plastic serviceware and beverages. The peace, calm and, incidentally, the optional noontime service at St. John's Church, are free. Ashby Stiff is a veteran faculty member and founding director of the European Study Program in Hospitality Administration at Florida State University.