8 Humble Little Restaurants In Indiana That Are So Worth The Visit
By Elizabeth Crozier|Published April 28, 2018
×
Elizabeth Crozier
Author
An Illinois transplant who grew up and went to school in Indiana for 22 years, Elizabeth holds a BFA in creative writing and has enjoyed traveling across the country and parts of Europe. She has visited half of the states, as well as parts of Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean, and regularly travels home to the Hoosier State to see friends and family. With more than five years of writing experience, Elizabeth’s articles have been featured on several websites, and her poetry and short stories have been published in multiple literary journals.
Hoosiers feel most at home in no-frills eateries that offer casual dining and family-friendly service. These eight little restaurants in Indiana are humble in every way but the food. Simple settings and down-home atmospheres abound in this list of unpretentious diners and dives.
You’ll enjoy an array of good food from pizza to burgers to fried favorites. Scroll on for some of the most modest restaurants that locals can’t get enough of.
This remote restaurant serves the absolute best fried fish in the entire state of Indiana. The seafood is fresh and fried crispy and always served with a smile. In addition to good eats, locals also come in for the full bar and appetizers. Visit this fish place at 3600 S 1150 E., LaGrange, IN 46761.
Surrounded by scenic woods, this casual pizza place has been in operation since 1993, and it is known for its Italian dishes as well as its homemade sweet pies. Guests enjoy a no-frills setting that feels like home. Visit this pizzeria at 6788 IN-161, Gentryville, IN 47537.
This charming place is one of the most humble little restaurants in the state. Guests enjoy classic American fare like tenderloins, steak, burgers, and pie. Though small, this lovely place is truly something special. Visit this diner at 3998 N Bowling Green Poland Rd., Poland, IN 47868.
Open daily for breakfast and lunch, this simple eatery is known for comfort food classics like chicken-fried steak and hearty breakfast items. Stop in early to get a seat at this popular joint. Visit this cafe at 4254 IN-26, Lafayette, IN 47905.
Comfort food abounds at this unpretentious restaurant. Patrons enjoy burgers, meatloaf, roast beef, and much more while enjoying an intimate setting that puts you right in the cook's kitchen. Visit this diner at 304 Main St., Shoals, IN 47581.
With locations throughout the state, this popular eatery never asks much of its customers. You'll always enjoy a simple setting and top-notch service from this spot. Enjoy pizza, burgers, sandwiches, salads, soups, and more. Visit this Italian restaurant at 3700 Paoli Pike # 4, Floyds Knobs, IN 47119.
Enjoy homemade eats that come from tried and true recipes at this wonderful place. Tenderloins, fried chicken, mashed potatoes, and cornbread are just some of the staples here. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are served at this restaurant. Visit this no-frills diner at 109 E Main St., Greensburg, IN 47240.
This budget-friendly bar and grill is open for brunch every day of the week. Patrons enjoy classic American breakfast items like eggs and bacon, biscuits and gravy, and omelets. Visit this remote restaurant at 305 IN-43 #64, Brookston, IN 47923.
For more great eats, check out nine dishes everyone who lives in Indiana must try before they die here.
What other little restaurants do you often find jam-packed with Hoosiers? Share your favorite places to dine with us in the comments below!
OnlyInYourState may earn compensation through affiliate links in this article. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.
