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Cotton’s Village Inn 401 N. Main St., Bloomington
Melton “Cotton” McNabney and his wife Millie took over management of this downtown eatery in 1948. Located in the basement of the three-story building on the northeast corner of Main and Monroe streets, some old-timers might remember Millie McNabney’s ham loaf, creamed chicken pie, Swiss steak and pan gravy, and other delectable specials. With the exception of a few years in the early 1960s, the McNabneys ran this downtown landmark until 1971. It closed under different management a few years later.
Who recalls eating at Cotton’s Village Inn?
Bill Kemp is the Librarian at the McLean County Museum of History
Stephanie (Probus) Boyd6/30/20 2:40pm
My mother, Judith (Judy Evans) Probus, was a waitress at Village Inn. She often told stories from those days. Mom remembered how many times, the staff would be allowed to take home food left at the end of a night. She also recalled how delicious the food was!