I don’t know about you, but stopping for food is one of my favorite parts of any road trip. Trying new restaurants and discovering hidden eateries can be a lot of fun, especially in the Hoosier state. For a few awesome roadside restaurants that are worth stopping for, check out this list.
- Triple XXX - West Lafayette
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iwanttoseeamerica/TripAdvisor Since 1929, this roadside restaurant has been pleasing travelers with their famous root beer and delicious food. Be sure to try one of their delicious burgers, hot dogs, or classic tenderloin sandwich. You’ll find them at 2 N Salisbury St, West Lafayette, IN 47906.
- Beef House Restaurant - Covington
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Christina G./Yelp This hidden roadside restaurant can be found along State Road 63. If you’re in the mood for a hearty meal, you’ve come to the right place. With fresh warm rolls, delicious soups, a fully stocked salad bar, and your choice of meat (the steaks, fried chicken, and scallops are all divine), you’ll be glad you pulled into this restaurant. Try them at 16501 N State Rd 63, Covington, IN 47932.
- Nine Mile Restaurant - Fort Wayne
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Cathi S./Yelp This incredible roadside restaurant can be found on Highway 27 and offers delicious American food. You won’t be disappointed if you try any of their burgers, the perch, prime rib, or any of their tasty breakfast options. You’ll find this roadside eatery at 13398 US Hwy 27 S Fort Wayne, IN 46816.
- Gerst Barvarian Haus - Evansville
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Jorge M./Yelp Just off of 62 in Evansville, you’ll find this amazing German restaurant that would be worth the drive, even if it wasn’t along the way. Try traditional German foods like goulash, spaetzle, kraut balls, sausages, and schnitzel, as well as one of the best tenderloins in the state. Find it at 2100 W Franklin St, Evansville, IN 47712.
- Tiebel’s - Schererville
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Kim K./Yelp This restaurant is famous in the region for its great food and is located along highway 41. They offer fantastic American cuisine that won’t disappoint. If you’re feeling adventures, try their famous frog legs for a real treat. Find them at 1775 US Hwy 41, Schererville, IN 46375.
- Country Cafe - Lafayette
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Chris Y./Yelp This roadside restaurant is the perfect place to stop if you’re in the mood for breakfast food. You can find it at 4254 State Road 26 E Lafayette, IN 47905.
- Bo-Mac’s Drive Inn - Shoals
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lindseykwilson10/TripAdvisor This retro drive in offers great classic choices, like burgers, sandwiches, and milkshakes and will have you nostalgic for simpler times. You can find it at Jct 50 & 150, Shoals, IN 47581.
What are your favorite roadside restaurants in the Hoosier state? For more great places to eat, check out these scrumptious restaurants.
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iwanttoseeamerica/TripAdvisor
Since 1929, this roadside restaurant has been pleasing travelers with their famous root beer and delicious food. Be sure to try one of their delicious burgers, hot dogs, or classic tenderloin sandwich. You’ll find them at 2 N Salisbury St, West Lafayette, IN 47906.
Coburn S./Yelp
Christina G./Yelp
This hidden roadside restaurant can be found along State Road 63. If you’re in the mood for a hearty meal, you’ve come to the right place. With fresh warm rolls, delicious soups, a fully stocked salad bar, and your choice of meat (the steaks, fried chicken, and scallops are all divine), you’ll be glad you pulled into this restaurant. Try them at 16501 N State Rd 63, Covington, IN 47932.
Nine Mile Restaurant/Facebook
Cathi S./Yelp
This incredible roadside restaurant can be found on Highway 27 and offers delicious American food. You won’t be disappointed if you try any of their burgers, the perch, prime rib, or any of their tasty breakfast options. You’ll find this roadside eatery at 13398 US Hwy 27 S Fort Wayne, IN 46816.
Brittany L./Yelp
Jorge M./Yelp
Just off of 62 in Evansville, you’ll find this amazing German restaurant that would be worth the drive, even if it wasn’t along the way. Try traditional German foods like goulash, spaetzle, kraut balls, sausages, and schnitzel, as well as one of the best tenderloins in the state. Find it at 2100 W Franklin St, Evansville, IN 47712.
Tiebels/Facebook
Kim K./Yelp
This restaurant is famous in the region for its great food and is located along highway 41. They offer fantastic American cuisine that won’t disappoint. If you’re feeling adventures, try their famous frog legs for a real treat. Find them at 1775 US Hwy 41, Schererville, IN 46375.
John H./TripAdvisor
Chris Y./Yelp
This roadside restaurant is the perfect place to stop if you’re in the mood for breakfast food. You can find it at 4254 State Road 26 E Lafayette, IN 47905.
MsAntrho P./Yelp
lindseykwilson10/TripAdvisor
This retro drive in offers great classic choices, like burgers, sandwiches, and milkshakes and will have you nostalgic for simpler times. You can find it at Jct 50 & 150, Shoals, IN 47581.
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