Great local place not far off IN-31 on way from Indy to South Bend, just North of Kokomo & Peru. A…read morerehabbed building (former bank) and quick & friendly service with handmade, homemade food and fresh pastries, rolls and breads. Great small town place in Denver, and an easy, quick break from the race to get wherever you are headed (high school softball tourney for us!). Met the owner and learned some history! Well worth the detour for good food and a refreshing break!

Hidden gem right off 31. Homemade food, very friendly fast service. Famous for their cinnamon…read morerolls. Very fun updated decor.

Located in Sweetser, Indiana right by the Sweetser Switch Trailhead (which leads into the Nickel…read morePlate), the Sweetser Cafe is a breakfast/brunch smalltown diner where locals gather, non-locals don't feel out of place, the food is good, and the welcome is warm. I stopped by on my Tenderness Tour because I was dragging a bit for the day and wanted to pick up an iced tea. Taking a camera crew (this tour was filmed from beginning to end) was a little awkward, however, the locals tolerated my presence quite nicely and I was able to have a great conversation with owners and employees about everything I was doing - a couple even donated to the cause and we got a great photo or two! The food here leans toward breakfast - like most breakfast/brunch joints - and this wasn't my first time here as I'd been here on a previous tour. Pricing is fair and definitely below an awful lot of Indy's brunch joints. While Sweetser Cafe doesn't have a website (that I'm aware of), they do have a social media presence and I do know they serve black angus beef, have daily specials, and are locally owned. Sweetser, Indiana is a smaller town of just about 1,000 in Grant County and is a great place to start for those tackling the Cardinal Greenway (Indiana's longest rail-trail). If you stop in Sweetser, you stop at Sweetser Cafe (at least before 2pm).

Best tenderloins in Indiana! Always busy, everyone is so friendly great customer service, and the…read morebest food!

No coffee refills, biscuits are more like sugar-free cake? Everything else was good and server was…read morevery friendly. Just not the kind of breakfast I expect from this kindergarten of restaurant.

Very countryesque. Down home cooking with great service and really good food!…read more The portions are huge! From the menu I thought my meal would be on the smaller side. I am not a big eater at all and the menu Pic is definitely deceiving! I could only manage a little under half my plate! I would definitely stop here again while in the area. The only thing I can say that wasn't what I would order again is the biscuit. While tasty, it was a bit on the dry side and dense.

For years I have wanted to try Payne's since I have driven by the sign on the interstate so many…read moretimes. So glad I finally did. The restaurant was a lot more kitschy than I was expecting, which I loved. Our waitress had a wonderful energy. She was very knowledgeable about the menu. The menu had several unique items. I ordered a Scottish soda called IRN BRU. I love trying food and drinks from around the world. It tasted like an Orange Crush soda. Our waitress said they were known for their Cauliflower soup. It was cold outside so soup sounded perfect. I also got a pepper jack grilled cheese. The soup came in a huge bowl. The combo of the soup and grilled cheese was very filling. My friends ordered the sticky pudding. I had a bite and it was delicious. I cant believe it's taken me so long to eat here. I throughly enjoyed it and cant wait for my next road trip.

My wife and I were visiting the James Dean museum in Fairmont on a nice sunny Saturday. The owner…read moreof the museum (Lenny) suggested driving a few miles north to Payne's for lunch. It's a few minutes off the highway, but certainly doesn't feel like you're in Gas City, IN. It looks like they added on an outdoor space recently. Nothing too extravagant, but nice enough for lunch. A nice younger man took care of us on the patio. The menu was quite eclectic and unique. The tortilla chips and cold bean dip was a great way to start. Both our soups were fantastic....cheddar cheese for one and leek soup the other. Fish and chips hit the spot and apparently a fan favorite. My wife had the club sandwich of GF bread. Great little local spot if you're ever in the area.

The decor emphasizes coffee, roosters, forks and spoons. I rated it for the food. The catfish plate…read morehad large pieces of catfish. The skillet had plenty of potatoes. The lady serving us was friendly and nice.

i love the food there and the sever are very friendly even when there busy they try there bestread more

Would not recommend!!! First and last time going. Takes our drink order and comes back with the…read moredrinks and still no high chair, meanwhile holding on to my two year old and trying to keep him from touching everything or running off. My boyfriend asked for a high chair again and this time the lady cleaning tables kindly got one for us and no apology from our waitress. Our waitress comes back for our food order and mid order runs off to grab sweetener for the other person with us and then takes the rest of the order quickly asking no questions about preferences. The food came out cold, the Mickey Mouse pancake was not even close to Mickey Mouse shaped and huge for a kids menu. Never once asked how we were doing, if we needed anything or how the food was. I would not recommend, they were not busy and there were plenty of people working at the time. Prices are somewhat high for the quality you get, I could have made better at home for less. Tables and decor is outdated and worn, but cute. Side note: they threw out a pair of someone's prescription eye glasses as well after two days.

Train Station Pancake House is a family owned, local restaurant that sells way more than pancakes…read more The menu is broad with hamburgers and tenderloins and prices are great. The restaurant is in a renovated train depot. The decor is a mix of styles. We were seated in a comfy booth by a window. Daily specials were listed on a board. Our server was attentive and friendly. She was busy with the lunch crowd, but managed to check on us frequently. I had a patty melt with a side salad. The salad was huge and fresh. The patty melt was covered in fabulous fried onions and melted cheese. It was a tasty and filling. My husband had the tenderloin with fries. The tenderloin was hand breaded and delicious, but could have used a bit more seasoning in the breading. The fries and pickles were good and lunch was filling. The restrooms are clean and gorgeous. There is ample parking in their private lot. I recommend and will definitely return.

Oh Kokomo. Your breakfast places make me so darn happy. Frittatas was some much needed reapitenfrom…read morethe chaos that was the BMV. My son and I, fresh from a driver's license renewal that took about five million years, slide into our chairs and ordered biscuits and gravy (for the table) and two skillets; mine veggie and his meat lovers. I got pancakes and he got toast. We split them because both were delicious. The skillets were tasty and they give you any hot sauce you desire. The breakfast was out quick, the coffee was hot, and our waitress was wonderful. If you ever find yourself in Kokomo, find your way to Frittatas!

Frittatas Restaurant is a cozy, quaint restaurant that is perfect for comfort food. They offer an…read moreextensive menu of breakfast and lunch options, and the service was excellent--especially considering that the restaurant was completely full. There was a 45 minute wait, but it was definitely worth the wait. I also appreciated that we could wait in the covered patio area instead of being squeezed into the restaurant. I loved the chocolate chip pancakes--the portion size is HUGE, yet reasonably priced! The omelettes were also a big hit at my table; my dad customized his own omelette, but they also have some specialty omelettes on the menu. I definitely recommend adding a side of hash browns to your order! Frittatas really hit the spot--it was the perfect place to enjoy a family brunch.

We were looking for a place to grab a late breakfast/brunch. Stopped in here and enjoyed a great…read moremeal with great service. My son wanted lunch instead and got the kids hamburger which was adult sized. The pancakes were great as well as the skillet. Will definitely return when we are in town looking for breakfast.

I reluctantly now give Gabriel's two stars. Borders on one really. It had been a few years. This…read moreplace is not packed like it once was. It used to be a struggle to find parking. They still have the goofy hours closing at three. It felt dark & dingy. Pieces of trash on floor runners as walked to our seats. Pieces of napkin? The cloth seats of the booths are stained. Although it's always been overpriced, it's gone up even more, and it's just not pleasant now. Three women at the front hostess desk didn't acknowledge my party right away, and when one did, she seemed annoyed we were there. Our server wasn't any more welcoming nor friendly. Worse, actually. I received a large mug of decaf. No non-dairy options and given bowl of individual cups of half-and-half. While it proved to actually be devoid of caffeine, the coffee didn't taste good at all. Not sure what brand they must be using. No refills offered for our table, but I couldn't even finish this cup. $3.00 for this crap. Soft drinks are nearly $4, juice almost $3 and $4 depending on the size... Everything here is extremely overpriced. The portion of hash browns I was given was huge, but they were not good either. I normally have trouble with undercooked hash browns with no color when I go out. These were overcooked and too crunchy to get on a fork. Greasy. Rye toast okay. I'm sure real dairy butter. I didn't bother to ask... I'm glad they offer mushrooms. However, I could tell they came from a can. I also like that tomato juice is an option, but I didn't get that this time. Rye bread is a welcomed sight. Given checks before we were finished. No drink refills offered. I was never brought the straw the server said she owed me. She only had one on hand. You must take your check up front to pay. As annoyed as they seemed to have us come in the doors, you'd think they would have checked us out sooner. My two sides ala carte with coffee came to over $11 before tip. Not pictured, a lady at my table paid even more for a fountain drink and their granola and yogurt parfait with fruit. It looked good, but good Lord. $12 and change?? Just really unenthusiastic attitudes. Food quality and atmosphere went WAYYY down. I feel like I need a shower and to put my clothes in the wash from feeling greasy and having that oily smell cling to my shirt which was fresh when I went in. I don't know how this place is still in business other than the fact that it's one of the only restaurant options in this awful little town, so you don't have much choice if you want to go somewhere to sit down... I don't plan to return. The staff won't ever have to be inconvenienced by me again. You had one job...

My daughter and I were going to the James Dean Museum and were starving. The Branch is the only…read moreplace to eat in town. It is a coffee shop with food. The staff were amazing and the restaurant was clean. The coffee was delicious and they have homemade muffins. The soup and the taco salad were ok. A little under seasoned but over all not bad for a small town.

We had delicious coffees and breakfast. The burrito comes covered with gravy and it is very…read moredelicious. I ate my egg sandwich too fast I forgot a picture. A very friendly an inviting atmosphere with quality food and drinks. They even have a wall where people pay for other people's drinks. A charmed stop in Fairmount.

The service is at a high level, and the breakfast you can't go wrong with. The portions and prices…read morecan't be matched. This is my spot every week.

If you want great food and great service plus a reasonable price! This is the place. I absolutely…read morelove going to this restaurant. My favorite place in Marion to go. When you ask for your eggs to be a certain way you get it. Just like my grandma used to make. I can't say enough about the cooks or the ladies that take special care of you. The amount of food you get is so much you need a take home tray. Which is always great. Food, price and service winner winner