Retrothing's got a post up lamenting the death of the Automat, that low-hassle, tip-free dining experience of the past. But the Automat is still around, albeit in pockets: the Netherlands has got their FEBO chain, and NYC is home to Bamn on St. Mark's.
Hit the jump for large pictures, and remember a time when your food wasn't brought to you by a frustrated, Shakespeare-trained actor who despises you.
Photo credits:
Top: Adam Kuban
Second: Alix Guillard
Remainder: David Leong via Facebook
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I was reacquainted with the phenomenon last year on another trip to Amsterdam, and I found it still held the same appeal. Others may visit for the drugs and prostitutes, but just give me cheap, greasy, junk food out a wall and I'm a happy camper.
I cant say i like it much but the sheer convenience of it and the fact that you dont have to talk to anyone - no one would understand my slurry drunk english anyways.
Check it out worth the dollar you drop in it no more ;)