Automat - Wikipedia An automat is a type of fast-food restaurant where food and drink are served through a vending machine, typically without waitstaff The world's first automat, Quisisana , opened in Berlin , Germany in 1895
A History Of The Automat, The 20th-Century Dining Fad Of The Future The name “Automat” derives from the Greek word automatos, which means “self-acting ” But these mid-century machines didn’t run on their own, instead, restaurant employees kept the machine running smoothly from behind the glass and metal walls
The Return Of Automat Restaurants In The Unites States Modern automat restaurants now feature digital ordering systems, credit card processing machines, and offer carry-out and delivery services Menus have also evolved, offering gourmet meals, vegan options, and fusion cuisine
A Dining Experience to Remember: A Brief History of the Automat Today, we’re exploring the history of a long-forgotten, low-contact dining option: the Automat Once the largest restaurant chain in the United States, Automats were a sort of intermediate between a cafeteria and a vending machine
Original Automat | The Automat The Automat was one of the wonders of New York When Joe Horn and Frank Hardart opened their magnificent flagship on July 2, 1912-a a two-story facade of stained glass, marble floors, and ornately carved ceilings, right in the middle of Times Square-the city was instantly captivated
Lost to the Ages: The Automat - Theclassiceight In 1902, Horn and Hardart opened their first Automat in Philadelphia A decade later, Horn and Hardart Automats also had locations in New York City By the early 1940s, there were more than 157 Automats, serving over half a million customers a day *