100-year-old cabbage roll tradition still going strong this Friday

You can get beer and high-balls at the bar at Falb’s Restaurant.

Credit: Staff photo by Connie Post

Credit: Staff photo by Connie Post

You can get beer and high-balls at the bar at Falb’s Restaurant.

Falb’s Restaurant, a Dayton go-to for cabbage rolls, is offering carryout for lunches and cabbage roll dinners this Friday, March 20.

Cabbage rolls are $6 each and a dinner, which includes extra kraut, potatoes and bread, is $8.

There is a limit of six cabbage rolls per person.

The restaurant is also offering carryout lunches and daily specials all week. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

“Thank you all for your continued support of our small family business and for helping us to stay in business for 100 years!!!,” the restaurant posted on its Facebook page.

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It’s a cabbage-roll week at Falb’s.

The family owned, cafeteria-style restaurant has been serving up hot dinners, soups and sandwiches since 1920. Yes, this year marks the 100th anniversary of Falb’s Restaurant.

“We are very proud to continue our family tradition that our grandfather (Karl Falb) started, and our father (Joe Falb Sr.) and uncle (Carl Falb) continued, to our third generation ownership,” said Joe and Dwayne Falb, current owners of the restaurant. “We know they are proud! We contribute our success to our loyal customers who continue to come in for quick and friendly service, along with great quality food at an affordable price.”

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On Friday, Feb. 21, you can get your fix of Falb’s famous cabbage rolls, beginning at 10 a.m. After all, how else could one appropriately celebrate the triumphs of Falb’s without paying tribute to their most famous dish?

Their crowd-pleasing cabbage rolls are served every third Friday of each month, with a brief hiatus taken during the holidays.

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The rolls will be served at a first-come, first-serve basis beginning each third Friday of the month at 10 a.m. until they run out.

Owners usually keep customers updated on their Facebook page when they are running low on rolls, and it's easy to see why by reading the comments — loyal customers of Falb's can't get enough.

The establishment is dine-in or “fast carryout.” Call (937) 224-4496 for more information or to place a carry-out order.

WANT TO GO?

What: Falb's Cabbage Roll Friday

Where: Falb's Restaurant, 201 Kiser St., Dayton

When: Friday, Feb. 21, beginning at 10 a.m. and ending when the cabbage rolls run out

More info: Facebook

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