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    Downtown Diner

    4.4 (44 reviews)
    Closed 6:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    Captain crunch double dip french toast
    Julie M.

    Who decided to crush Captain Crunch and make double dipped french toast?! The Downtown Diner did! My son ordered this and I gave it a shot. Wow I'm going to try to learn how to make this at home. It's so great. This creativity would be why I love family owned diners. I am a complete gravy snob. I am from the school that you should only have white gravy with sausage in the morning. If I walk in a place and see brown gravy, I won't even try it. I believe brown gravy is for meat at lunch or dinner. So if you desire to visit the Mecca of white gravy like I do... This is your place! Soft biscuits, flavorful gravy but not greasy....perfection. Great breakfast stop! I also love people watching. Everyone seem to know everyone else's name, there were tables of regulars and everybody said goodbye to one little child who was visiting with a grandparent. Such a great vibe

    Pumpkin pie!
    Wayne W.

    This is a very good place to eat breakfast or lunch. Lunch specials each day. Service is friendly and fast. I enjoy breakfast for lunch. Burgers are good and you can add an egg. Very busy at lunch. Everything was cooked perfectly. Old style restaurant that is very clean and welcoming. Abbi is such a professional waitress. Always checks back at the table and brings refills just when you need one. Such a great place.

    Sherry W.

    This place has great food and service. Prices are affordable. You can order off the entire menu morning or afternoon. I had the beef pot roast which was freshly made and delicious. The meat was tender. The mashed potatoes are real. My friend had the western omelette and it was loaded with cubes of ham and veggies. The upgrade for hash browns were worth it. They had the perfect crisp and flavor. The have fresh baked goods that run out! Cookies, cinnamon rolls, and pies.

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    Ken N.

    Nice meal (lunch), affordable, and friendly staff. Oh, and it is a typical downtown diner where they offer traditional American food without a lot of frills. As I pulled into the parking lot, I could see the basic cinder block construction under the coat of blue paint. There was an covered area added to the building that probably keeps the sun off the windows and keeps the temperature from changing too much anytime someone entered. Note: The lot was nearly full! I entered into a basic dining area with a few decorations on the walls, but not much beyond that. A smaller dining area was to my right, a pie counter to my left, and the kitchen area was in the back of this 2-building into one business. I was told I could sit where I liked and grabbed a spot towards the rear. The waitress immediately noticed I was not from Frankfort (maybe my Brown County t shirt gave me away.) She brought my beverage and took my order. The special allowed me to get a salad and a half sandwich that also comes with a cookie. They all came out at the same time, so I worked on my salad first. Iceberg lettuce was chopped to bite sized pieces and served with red onion, tomatoes, croutons, and cheese. The Turkey and Swiss was served without any toppings, but they do offere some condiments. I was a little disappointed that there wasn't more on the sandwich like tomato, lettuce, etc. So, although it was okay, it didn't have anything to lift it to another level of flavor. The cookie looked like it was a chip ahoy brand. Don't let the lack of frills on the outside keep you from giving this place a try. I enjoyed my meal and was treated very well by the staff. Review #2783

    a plate of scrambled eggs and sausage

    worst skillet I've ever had, my skillet was completely burn , and took more than 20 minutes to get my food

    Western omelette is very tasty !

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    Service is quick. Servers are helpful and friendly and the food is good. And the customers are great!

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    Great staff good food. The prices can be a little high for the food you get but the atmosphere and specials are worth trying them out.

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    A cozy hole in the wall! This place is great!!! Home cooking at great prices and friendly staff! Food tasted fresh and wonderful.

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    I live 2 mins away and eat here whenever I can. Great specials and pies! I usually have the DD breakfast, or the Tenderloin.

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    Great food and friendly service! It brings you back to a simple time with its true to form diner feel.

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    This place is the real deal! The breakfast menu is awesome! The service is great! The servers are friendly and the food is fresh.

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    The best small town diner I've been to the biscuits and gravy were great service is wonderful and all for a great price

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    The Oasis Frankfort

    The Oasis Frankfort

    4.5(11 reviews)
    2.3 mi

    Small restaurant spot I stopped at on my way out of town. The service was super friendly and the…read morefood was delicious. I had a breaded tenderloin sandwich - never had one but it was 10/10. Also there is a friendly cat that hangs around that made the experience even better for me.

    This is one of those hole-in-the wall places I dream about finding. I felt like I walked on to a…read more50's movie set. The Oasis is an adorable locally owned diner. The bright yellow and blue place was hopping with the Saturday lunch crowd. There are seven tables inside (all filled) and two covered blue picnic tables outside. Seating is tight, but fun. Classic soft rock plays in the background. The menu offers burgers, hotdogs, tenderloin and other assorted diner foods. People say the burgers are the best in town. Daily specials are listed on a board. They also serve local Triple X root beer and fried Oreos. Klayton took our order. The staff is friendly and efficient. Food came out quick. I had a Chicago Dog (Nathan's dogs). The dog was thick, juicy and authentic, except for the relish. The poppy seed bun was packed with pickles, peppers, tomato, onions and mustard. It was a great dog. My husband had a loaded pork tenderloin, which we were told is the "best". The enormous pork tenderloin was hand pounded and tasted super fresh. The corn meal breading was tasty. The brioche bun was toasted. He loved the tenderloin and gave it a solid "5" and said it was Trail worthy (an honor not bestowed easily). We shared an order of their crinkle cut fries. The fries were super hot and crisp. There is plenty of parking. A beautiful orange tabby greets you at your car. A freshly painted yellow fence surrounds the lot. We'll be back to try the ice cream. Super fun place. Worth the drive.

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    Stookey's Family Restaurant - Special today with a ribeye

    Stookey's Family Restaurant

    4.1(116 reviews)
    11.6 mi
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    This is a great place to eat. It's located in Thorntown but it's well worth the drive. They don't…read morehave outdoor seating but they have two dining room a bar with several tables and booths. And they have an event space so bring everyone. The staff is so friendly very attentive to their customers as you sit down, they ready for your drink order. And that's when we order onion rings. They are so good. You don't have to worry about those big bulky menus. Your menu is on the table. It is your placemats.All dinners come with two sides. I love their tenderloins. They come with steak fries, and I have to get the vinegar slaw. It's a must for me if you like a sweet and sour slaw you will love it. I've gotten the ribeye before and they are so tender. Can't wait to get another one.And there catfish is a favorite among guest. They even have specials every night. And it's not unusual to see the owner helping out. He will take you to your table and even helps bring your food out. Anything he can do to help his staff and to make you comfortable. He is very involved in his restaurant. It's a nice place but not fancy bring the kids. There's always a lot of people here, but not a long wait. There not opened on Sundays and Mondays. But Tuesday through Saturday they do a lunch from 11 to 2 then they close get ready for dinner from 5 to 9 and then Friday and Saturday they are open till 10.

    Another great evening at Stookeys. Great family business that keeps my family going back for…read moredecades now.

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    Stookey's Family Restaurant - Double cheeseburger & fries

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    Stookey's Family Restaurant - Catfish dinners with house salads, loaded potatoes, fried mushrooms, and a sweet vinegar coleslaw. Much tok much for a sitting ;)

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    Catfish dinners with house salads, loaded potatoes, fried mushrooms, and a sweet vinegar coleslaw. Much tok much for a sitting ;)

    Triple XXX Restaurant - The Duane Purvis All American

    Triple XXX Restaurant

    4.0(797 reviews)
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    Triple XXX root beer was king of the hill back when I was growing up in the 60's and 70's. Damn…read morefine root beer, too! So imagine my (pleasant) surprise that there was but one Triple XXX restaurant that remained open, carrying the torch (as it were) for that great root beer! So on a nice and humid Saturday, me, hubby, and our little Puppy hopped in the car for a 2+ hr drive to West Lafayette IN for lunch! Of course - we got there - an old-style-diner-like building perched on a hill close to Perdue University in West Lafayette! We were seated in the outdoor "full service" tented section of the restaurant (covered) and perused the menu. After ordering the obligatory Triple XXX root beer (but of course - which came with free refills) we turned to the menu! Hubby ordered the Barney Burger - a 1/4 lb chop steak burger with cheese and grilled onions - as fyi, no burger comes with condiments- you get to "dress your own the way you like it" with condi's on the table. I ordered the Bernie Flowers All-Pro - a 1/4 lb chop steak with lettuce, tomato, onion (which I held) and Miracle Whip (yes!) on a toasty sesame bun. We both got curly fries (which were yummy, btw). Ok- first thoughts- the burgers - while fresh- were a bit dry. Hmm. The lettuce on my Bernie was a nice, crisp, and cold leaf. Yes! The tomato was freshly sliced and - honestly- looked like one I'd cut at home. Sweet! So why the 4 stars - I mentioned the meat was dry? Oh my. Yes, that's the sole demerit. But props to the fries and the awesome Root Beer! We enjoyed it - and just in the nick of time. No sooner did we finish up than a severe thunderstorm rolled into town! So we skedaddled to the car, hopped in, and drove thru drenching rain, super strong winds, some light hail - until we got outta Indiana on our way back to Illinois. Would we come again? Of course! Gotta support places like this-they're an important part of Americana! Check it out yourself and enjoy- as we did!

    This is my second time here driving back from Chicago to Ohio and both times I have stopped here…read morefor lunch. The first time I got breakfast and a root beer. This time I got a burger and root beer. This isn't fancy food, this is country cooking at it's finest. The root beer is amazing. I should have asked about a root beer float, next time. You walk it and sit where ever you can. It it a long counter that wraps around and the wait staff walk inside it. The fries are yummy, and the burger was perfect for what I needed a solid meal since I hadn't eaten in almost 9 hours. Yep sounds like a personal problem. But hey at least the food here has been perfect both times. Maybe next time I will buy a shirt or at least some root beers to go with me. My burger was a true knife and fork meal. At least I am too old to be wearing my chili all over my beard and shirt. Highly recommend if in the area and it is only 5 miles off the interstate. Drive in and enjoy a yummy meal.

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    Triple XXX Restaurant - Outside waiting area and outdoor dining area.

    Outside waiting area and outdoor dining area.

    Triple XXX Restaurant - Chili Dog

    Chili Dog

    Triple XXX Restaurant - The Building- in classic root beer colors!

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    The Building- in classic root beer colors!

    Gabriel's Pancake House - Greasy & overly crunchy hash browns. Expensive.

    Gabriel's Pancake House

    4.3(52 reviews)
    40.1 mi
    $$

    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...

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    Gabriel's Pancake House - Decaf. Large mug. Tasted terrible. $3.00

    Decaf. Large mug. Tasted terrible. $3.00

    Gabriel's Pancake House - Hash browns with mushrooms. Oily & overcooked. Rye toast.

    Hash browns with mushrooms. Oily & overcooked. Rye toast.

    Gabriel's Pancake House - Gabriel's skillet and cinnamon roll pancake.

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    Gabriel's skillet and cinnamon roll pancake.

    Downtown Diner - diners - Updated July 2026

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