The Automat

"The Automat" tells the 100-year story of Horn & Hardart, a beloved restaurant chain that inspired Starbucks. The documentary follows the rise and fall of the iconic brand, which revolutionized the way Americans ate and drank coffee together at communal tables. Through the eyes of former customers, we witness the business's peak success and its struggle to adapt to a fast-changing America. From its humble beginnings in 1888 to its eventual closure in 1991, "The Automat" offers a fascinating glimpse into America's culinary past and the people who made it possible.

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