If you’re from a tiny Indiana town, you probably have a local restaurant that you love so much. These eight small-town restaurants in the Hoosier state are some of the best of the best that definitely deserve your attention.
Whether you like pizzerias, diners, or themed eateries, this list has them all. Check it out:
- Olde Towne Diner
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Facebook/Olde Towne Diner In business since 2007, this humble diner is known for its hearty breakfast, lunch, and dinner options as well as its delicious homemade pies. The interior will remind you of a casual ’50s diner, and the food will remind you of grandma’s kitchen. Get more details about this excellent spot from previous coverage here.
Address: 14515 Leo Road, Leo, IN, 46765
- Turkey Lake Restaurant & Tavern
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Google/Ben Snow Better known as Elmira to locals, this delicious lakeside fish joint has been in business for decades and shows no sign of stopping. Locals are addicted to the homemade tartar sauce and house salad dressing that you’ll want to drink by the gallon. Click here to learn more about one of the best small town restaurants in the state for fried fish.
Address: 3600 South 1150 East, LaGrange, IN, 46761
- Carolyn’s Country Pizza-Ria
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Facebook/Carolyn’s Country Pizza-Ria This friendly joint has been serving locals in its tiny town since 1993. Being situated in the middle of nowhere doesn’t stop people from coming out to enjoy the pizza, fried chicken, and outrageous desserts. Learn more about what makes this place worth the drive here.
Address: 6788 IN-161, Gentryville, IN, 47537
- Creighton’s Crazy Egg Cafe & Coffee Bar
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Facebook/Creighton’s Crazy Egg Cafe & Coffee Bar Located on a 10,000-acre egg farm, this restaurant and cafe is known for its fresh meals and coffee. Breakfast and lunch classics abound. The eggs are best as they are the freshest you’ll ever find. Click here to learn more about the “Egg Basket of the Midwest.”
Address: 4217 West Old Road 30, Warsaw, IN, 46580
- La Pasadita
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Google/D Cooper Dine in an old train car at this unique Mexican food joint that serves authentic dishes that residents of this small town can’t resist. Even vegans and vegetarians will find lots of tasty meals to enjoy at this marvelous and one-of-a-kind eatery. Get more details about it from previous coverage here.
Address: 1041 IN-62, Charlestown, IN, 47111
- Pizza, Subs & BBQ
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Facebook/PIZZA SUBS & BBQ When it comes to small town restaurants, this is one of Indiana’s latest and greatest. In business since 2013, it is already wildly popular with locals who love the friendly service and amazing food, which is advertised in the name. Find out more about this stellar spot here.
Address: 519 Washington Street, St Joe, IN, 46785
- Sheila’s Sweet Treats Ice Cream Parlor
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Facebook/Sheila’s Sweet Treats Ice Cream Parlor While it’s the sweets that locals love most about this 1950-themed diner, there are plenty of savory meals to enjoy as well. Breakfast and lunch fare abound, and you can get more details about it all here.
Address: 511 South Main Street, North Webster, IN, 46555
- Sir Dano’s Pizza Parlor
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Facebook/Sir Dano’s Pizza Parlor This pizza buffet is one of those small town restaurants you’ll never want to leave. It has been in business since 2006 and is situated inside an old A&W Root Beer stand. Get more information about what you’ll find other than pizza here.
Address: 496 North Indiana Avenue, Sellersburg, IN, 47172
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Google/Yuriy Freewind
Facebook/Olde Towne Diner
In business since 2007, this humble diner is known for its hearty breakfast, lunch, and dinner options as well as its delicious homemade pies. The interior will remind you of a casual ’50s diner, and the food will remind you of grandma’s kitchen. Get more details about this excellent spot from previous coverage here.
Address: 14515 Leo Road, Leo, IN, 46765
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Google/Ben Snow
Better known as Elmira to locals, this delicious lakeside fish joint has been in business for decades and shows no sign of stopping. Locals are addicted to the homemade tartar sauce and house salad dressing that you’ll want to drink by the gallon. Click here to learn more about one of the best small town restaurants in the state for fried fish.
Address: 3600 South 1150 East, LaGrange, IN, 46761
Google/Patrick Gray
Facebook/Carolyn’s Country Pizza-Ria
This friendly joint has been serving locals in its tiny town since 1993. Being situated in the middle of nowhere doesn’t stop people from coming out to enjoy the pizza, fried chicken, and outrageous desserts. Learn more about what makes this place worth the drive here.
Address: 6788 IN-161, Gentryville, IN, 47537
Facebook/Creighton’s Crazy Egg Cafe & Coffee Bar
Located on a 10,000-acre egg farm, this restaurant and cafe is known for its fresh meals and coffee. Breakfast and lunch classics abound. The eggs are best as they are the freshest you’ll ever find. Click here to learn more about the “Egg Basket of the Midwest.”
Address: 4217 West Old Road 30, Warsaw, IN, 46580
Google/D Cooper
Dine in an old train car at this unique Mexican food joint that serves authentic dishes that residents of this small town can’t resist. Even vegans and vegetarians will find lots of tasty meals to enjoy at this marvelous and one-of-a-kind eatery. Get more details about it from previous coverage here.
Address: 1041 IN-62, Charlestown, IN, 47111
Google/James Font
Facebook/PIZZA SUBS & BBQ
When it comes to small town restaurants, this is one of Indiana’s latest and greatest. In business since 2013, it is already wildly popular with locals who love the friendly service and amazing food, which is advertised in the name. Find out more about this stellar spot here.
Address: 519 Washington Street, St Joe, IN, 46785
Facebook/Sheila’s Sweet Treats Ice Cream Parlor
While it’s the sweets that locals love most about this 1950-themed diner, there are plenty of savory meals to enjoy as well. Breakfast and lunch fare abound, and you can get more details about it all here.
Address: 511 South Main Street, North Webster, IN, 46555
Google/Trisha Schmidt
Facebook/Sir Dano’s Pizza Parlor
This pizza buffet is one of those small town restaurants you’ll never want to leave. It has been in business since 2006 and is situated inside an old A&W Root Beer stand. Get more information about what you’ll find other than pizza here.
Address: 496 North Indiana Avenue, Sellersburg, IN, 47172
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