Euclid Square Mall: A Glimpse into its Culinary Beginnings
When Euclid Square Mall opened its doors in March 1977 in Euclid, Ohio, it wasn't just a shopping destination—it was also a hub for dining and social gatherings. The mall featured a variety of food stores and restaurants that catered to the diverse palates of its visitors. Let's take a nostalgic look back at some of the culinary offerings that debuted with the mall's opening.
Restaurants and Eateries
1. Beef Corral
This casual dining spot Beef Corral was founded by former Cleveland Browns players and brothers Ed and Dick Modzelewski. Beef Corral had multiple locations over the years.
The interior of the Euclid Square Mall Beef Corral were penned as warm and rustic, with an old west flavor, including paintings and a western chandelier. The menu boasted roast beef, burgers, cheeseburgers, corned beef, hot ham and cheese, and fish. Fans of cole slaw, potato salad, or crispy fries could find something as a side dish. Desserts offered included eclairs, cherry cheesecake, and strudel. The brothers claimed an even broader menu would be available at the Euclid Square Mall Beef Corral. The new Beef Corral was managed by James Riggle, already with the company.
2. Captain Chips Potato Ship
If I were a teenager wandering around the mall, on name alone, this is absolutely where I would go eat. Captain Chips Potato Ship was based in Michigan and looked to come into incorporation in 1974.
Ready to eat? Get your homemade chips served with: dip, a hot dog, sausage, fish, shrimp, clams, and more! Mysterious!
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| Courtesy 1976 Merrillville High School Yearbook, Merrillville, Indiana. AI restoration by me. |
Captain Chips Potato Ship's trademark was cancelled by 1982, and a commenter on another retail blog claims those famous chips weren't homemade at all! Scandalous.
3. Orange Julius
Finally, a name the Gen Z and Gen Alpha kids will recognize! Orange Julius did used to be its own thing, and so it was when Orange Julius opened the Euclid Square Mall branch.
4. Carousel Snack Bar
Another contender for my money. When I'm at the mall, I want junk. Grab a Coke, hot dog, popcorn, or even tacos at the Carousel Snack Bar at Euclid Square Mall!
5. Bresler's 33 Flavors Ice Cream
Want to go to the self-proclaimed happiest place in Euclid Square Mall? Sure you do. Navigate to Bresler's 33 Flavors, owned by Mrs. and Mr. Stanley Cowan.
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Bresler's Ice Cream: You're in for a real lickin' |
Specialty Food Stores
1. Hickory Farms of Ohio
Hickory Farms is still THE game when it comes to packed cheese and sausage gift sets. They were all over the place in malls during the heyday of this style of retail. The Euclid Square mall Hickory Farms was opened by manager Ted Katafiasz. Go in and watch as Ted's employee prep foodstuffs for sale. It looked like a Hickory Farms, wagon wheels and a lot of wood.
2. Karmelkorn
What Hickory Farms is in savory logs, Karmelkorn is in sugary balls. Grab any number of varieties of popped popcorn and caramel and candy apples. Delish.
3. Helen Hutchley's
Elder Millennial checking in: I don't remember Helen Hutchley's. The Euclid Square Mall Helen Hutchley's sold 70 varieties of "kitchen fresh chocolates". Other Hutchely's locations also served food and ice cream, including 25860 Emery Rd in Warrensville Heights and 27910 Chardon Rd in Wickliffe.
4. Tiffany's Bakeries
Tiffany's Bakeries, allegedly one of the fastest growing bakeries in the world, they opened a new store every 10 days in 1977! The article describes another usual dark atmosphere for the new store in ESM. This Tiffany's Bakery was owned by Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hershey and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Harrell. Mrs. Patricia Hershey managed.
That's all? When the mall opened, yes, those were your choices. Other restaurants came later including Burger King and a sit down York Steakhouse.
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