The Beautiful Cafe Tucked Away In An Indiana Wildlife Refuge Most People Don’t Know About
By Tori Jane|Published January 19, 2023
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Tori Jane is a storm chaser, writer, photographer, and the village idiot - in that order. When she's not out and about dancing with the meanest storms on planet Earth for funsies she can be found wandering, shooting landscapes, writing, editing photos, and otherwise up to no good. Legend has it that she can also be occasionally spotted typing up short bios in the third person, but those rumors are unsubstantiated.
Hidden away in a not-so-secret place is a secret seasonal cafe that’s sure to scratch your itch for elegance. It’s the Batar Cafe, and you’ll find it inside the Muscatatuck National Wildlife Refuge; it’s a simple place, but its beauty is almost overwhelming (and the menu is excellent too). Come see what we mean! Batar Cafe is a beautiful restaurant in Indiana that’s 100% worth the trip out to – and the Refuge isn’t so bad either! We’re not even sure which is cooler: the wildlife refuge or the cafe. See for yourself:
Batar Cafe is open seasonally, and it's set to re-open in mid-March 2023.
This leaves you with plenty of time to plan your adventure; no matter what part of the Hoosier State you find yourself in, you're sure to find the wildlife refuge to be lovely even without the added luxury of Batar.
It doesn't matter which part of the restaurant you sit in; it's all pretty amazing.
Enjoy all sorts of delights, from baked goodies to delectable finger foods, sandwiches, soups, pasta, coffee and tea. It's a wonderful option if you're a fan of curling up with a good book... but with tea and snacks.
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The presentation of the dishes is as elegant as the rest of the café.
Enjoy hand-prepared meals before you decide to browse the rest of the place. There's much to see, but take your time - it'll all be there when you're done enjoying that delicious lunch.
Sure, the beauty of the café (and the deliciousness of its menu) are definitely the things that draw folks in, but the rest of the shop is worthy of a pilgrimage, too.
You'll find some one-of-a-kind gifts, home décor, unique kitchen stuff, and so much more. Batar is truly an experience, and we think you'll adore it as much as we do.
Of course, once you're done devouring what's sure to be one of the best meals of your life, there's always the rest of the Refuge to explore!
Enjoy hiking and simple meandering through a gorgeous place where everything feels like it's exactly as it should be. Batar is a little slice of heaven neatly packaged as a beautiful restaurant in Indiana.
Come for the absolutely gorgeous wonder that is the beautiful Batar Café, but stick around for all the delights contained within as well. You never know what you'll run into!
Good luck choosing your favorite thing on the menu; it's all amazing, and every last option is worth returning to try out.
For the most up-to-date information about Batar Cafe, including hours, specials, and so much more, be sure to check out the official Batar Cafe website.
What are some of your all-time favorite hidden gems in Indiana? Tell us about them in the comments! We love hearing about your favorite places.
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