You'll Want To Stay For All Three Meals At This Country Restaurant That's Been In Indiana Since 1959
By Elizabeth Crozier|Published November 15, 2018
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Elizabeth Crozier
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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.
When a diner has been around for nearly six decades, you know it must be doing something right. There’s an old country restaurant in Ellettsville, Indiana that few Hoosiers know exists. The locals want to keep it a secret, but this place is just too good not to share. Check it out:
For nearly 60 years, The Village Inn in southern Indiana has a been a Hoosier watering hole that locals can't resist. It is known for its laid-back atmosphere, excellent staff, and budget-friendly meals.
Not much has changed since this place opened in 1959. It serves hearty portions of the same great all-American eats that have been on the menu from the start. Breakfast is served all day long because it's the most important meal of the day.
The classic breakfast menu at this country restaurant has all your favorite morning meals. Omelets, pancakes, French toast, and biscuits with gravy are most popular. You'll also find both hash browns and fried potatoes as well as bacon, ham, sausage, English muffins, grits, and oatmeal.
The dinner menu gives you even more options. Start with a soup, salad, or appetizer like mozzarella sticks, cheese fries, onion rings, or Jalapeno cheese poppers.
Dinner specials include country fried steak, roast beef, ribeye, pork chops, seafood, chicken, and more. Each comes with two sides like mashed potatoes, fried okra, applesauce, or a baked potato.
Kids meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner are also available. You'll also find a plethora of beverages like milk, juice, tea, coffee, lemonade, and Coke products.
The Village Inn is open daily. Hours are 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, and 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday.