Fazoli&#x27;s

Casual vibe and friendly service. The waitress was very helpful, and gave good suggestions. We got…read morerolls to start, and the herb butter provided was straight from the refrigerator and hard to spread. We got bruschetta and mozzarella sticks as an appetizer. The bruschetta was delicious, and it is worth coming here for that alone. The mozzarella sticks were very average and nothing spectacular. The Penne All'Arrabbitta was good, but they were definitely very heavy handed on the red pepper flakes. Over time, it lacked any flavor besides spice. The Tortellini al Forno had lots of flavor and was very cheesy. We did ask for it with grilled chicken and didn't get any. The waitress explained that there's a language barrier with the kitchen and mistakes like that are common. She was very understanding of the situation, as were we. After leaving, my partner did start to feel sick on the drive home. I would love to come back to try their pizzas since we went the pasta route this time.

The food was okay - I would not recommend ordering the lasagna - it's more like a soup. The…read morewaitress said it was frozen and they microwaved it and it turns into slurp. Makes me wonder if ALL their food is frozen! Seems like a bar type place vs a real restaurant.

Pepperoni , Ball State

Ball State Pizza

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Pepperoni Pizza

Amazing Joe's Grill

4.3(298 reviews)

1.3 mi

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Great food, friendly and efficient service, with an added bonus of fun views of the airport runway…read more Despite the line the wait time was reasonable and moved quickly. Excellent fresh side salad with homemade dressing.

We ate here three times this week. My husband and son had the filet skewers and both said they were…read morefantastic and cooked exactly as ordered. My son-in-law ordered the biggest chicken sandwich I've ever seen! It was enough for two people. My daughter had the chicken Alfredo and said it was delicious. I had the catfish, baked beans, and coleslaw with crushed peanuts all three times!! I do believe I switched up and had the Cesar salad and it was fresh and really good. My husband, son, and granddaughter had wings and said they were delicious. The onion rings are delicious too!!

Ribeye Steak with baked potato and sweet potato fries.

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Cucumber Keto drink

Little Chicagos

3.3(9 reviews)

This was our first time trying Little Chicago's and I'm glad we went. We shared all our dishes for…read morea special date night. Jared(not sure I spelled it right) was our waiter and he was very friendly and made sure to answer any questions we had. We were the first to try out the new pizza(The Boss Hog) and we were not disappointed. I was just disappointed I couldn't finish a whole piece because I was so full. The restaurant is quaint but it felt intimate. I absolutely loved the fried mozzarella! It was delicious. I'm not sure why people complain about the portions, as we still left with a to go box. It was more than enough for us and our bill was just over $52. All the employees were super friendly and we were privileged to try the new pizza first. We were happy to support local business and we will be back.

First time I've dined at an Italian restaurant and there was no bread on the table?? Food was okay…read morebut portions were average with a not average price. Atmosphere was unique and does not match the restaurant. Positive note taste of pasta dishes was not bad not great but not bad.

Linguini and Clams

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Drink menu

Cousin Vinny's Pizza

3.3(36 reviews)

1.1 mi

I didn't have a great experience before I'm so glad to have gone back…read more The Cream & Crimson pizza is delicious. The combination of red potatoes & feta & alfredo? So unexpectedly good. Give it a try, you won't regret it. The sandwich is messy, could do with some mayo on it, in my opinion. But it's good! You just might end up with some on your face. =) And you can't mess up a cookie, and they definitely didn't. It's really rich & perfectly crispy on the edges.

I realized my pizza was wrong and so I took it back in for them to tell me it was correct and I'm…read morethe one who made the mistake so i made my way home and then when i opened it at home it still didn't seem right so I called and asked what I actually ordered since it didn't show on the email receipt and after he read it off with an annoyed tone I asked if it could be remade completely understanding that I made a mistake in the ordering process and the absolute joke of a human being on the phone had no compassion whatsoever and just said no. The ordering process when doing a half pizza IS CONFUSING and I don't understand how I ordered what I did but then i realized toppings were missing from my pizza so I called back to say at this point it definitely deserves to be remade and i was told they were out. Then after that I proceeded to ask why I wasn't made aware and I was hung up on. I'd love to be able to leave zero stars, even negative stars would be great;) Pizza really isn't all that bad but the tasteless people to go along with it make it not worth the late nite bite. I'd rather go to Mickeyds on tillotson on a busy college Friday night and sit in a 2 hour drive thru line than deal with people like that. Obviously his issues he was having with the computer system were being taken out on costumers... pretty unprofessional and all I wanted was a remade pizza that shouldn't have been to much to ask but he went above and beyond to be rude and disrespectful.

8" Freshly Baked Chocolate Chip Cookie, perfection. Keep it in the foil & heat it up the next day too. So rich!

Attached is a photo of my pasta. It looks like a sandwich though, doesn't it? Weird.

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Cream & Crimson (14") this is really the best pizza ever. Potatoes on pizza? Trust me, it's delicious.

Olive Garden Italian Restaurant

3.8(61 reviews)

0.3 mi

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I have been here a number of times. The first time I went was when I had first moved to Muncie, and…read moreit was amazing. The next time I went it was with a bigger party. Both of our servers were amazing and so attentive. They definitely made the experience that much better. Normally I get the same thing every single time I go, but so many of their food dishes look so good. I would highly recommend going here.

do NOT go here found rectangles in my fettuccine alfredo! highly recommend the fettuccine alfredoread more

Fettuccine Alfredo: Our signature alfredo made fresh in-house every day, served over fettuccine.

Minestrone: Fresh vegetables, beans and pasta in a light tomato broth.

Olive Garden Italian Restaurant - Five Cheese Ziti al Forno: Oven baked blend of Italian cheeses, pasta and our signature homemade five cheese marinara.

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Five Cheese Ziti al Forno: Oven baked blend of Italian cheeses, pasta and our signature homemade five cheese marinara.

Ron Lahody Trust Your Butcher Steakhouse

4.2(164 reviews)

•$$$

We were a party of seven and we had a great time here. The cocktails were amazing, and the steaks…read morewere scrumptious. We had a very engaging and helpful server named Nick.

I was in Muncie staying at downtown's Courtyard by Marriott working on one of my seemingly endless…read moreprojects. As our weekend wound down, we all decided we wanted to go out for a special dinner. The suggestion came to check out Ron Lahody's Trust Your Butcher Steakhouse. It's about four blocks, easily within walking distance for most and with street parking around for those not able to walk that distance, from the Courtyard and I have to admit I was in for something a bit more premium. Lahody grew up around the meat business, though entered it a bit later after some time in the Marines, graduating from Ball State, working in the family business, and then spending 22 years in home remodeling. Finally, he opened Lahody meats in 2008 and then years later made it to the actual steakhouse business. Lahody still owns Lahody Meats in Muncie, recently opened a steakhouse in Anderson, and yet this spot is the original. As a wheelchair user, I was definitely looking for something wheelchair friendly. Downtown Muncie tends to be older and you can never be certain. I'd gone wheeling around the area the day before and was pretty sure this would be safe. We made our reservation for the end of our work day and then headed over to the steakhouse. I instantly fell in love with the place. It's intimate yet finely decorated. It has the traditional steakhouse vibe with a wood, warm environment, a nicely done bar area, and a couple spots that were clearly made for accessibility. We were placed in one of those booth/tables - small yet nicely sized and none of us ever felt over-cramped. I sat at the end of the booth while my friends took the inside seats. Our server, whose name I have unfortunately forgotten, was wonderful from beginning to end. The young woman was very friendly and helpful. Service was nicely paced, attentive, and never intrusive. It's worth noting that while you can eat somewhat modestly here, and they do have specials, this really is a higher-end steakhouse designed for premium dining. We ordered a couple appetizers at $15 each - candied bacon and green tomatoes. I had never tried candied bacon and kind of fell in love with it. My two peers enjoyed the green tomatoes. My peers enjoyed alcohol, a couple brews each with a solid variety available, and I enjoyed my usual unsweetened iced tea. We all ordered steaks, a definite rarity for me. One peer went for filet mignon. Myself and the other for a New York Strip. You get two sides with a steak. I saw they had roasted potatoes, an absolute favorite of mine, and I doubled an order for my two sides. Lahody himself was in-house. He's an older gent, silver-haired yet impeccably dressed. He was introducing himself to customers and sitting at the end of the bar when I left. When he thanked you for coming, the gratitude felt sincere. Service? Top-notch. Accessibility? I didn't visit the restroom, however, everything was accessible and comfortable. The steak? Oh my, I haven't had a steak this good in a long time. It was cooked as ordered and prepared beautifully. The roasted potatoes were nicely seasoned and simply sublime. This was a definite splurge for me, however, as we were celebrating finishing up a non-profit film it felt like a beautiful way to celebrate with friends in an environment where I felt welcome. There's no question I'll return.

View from upper level of dining room and bar

Signature ribeye with asparagus and loaded potato

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Bone in filet with corn and sprouts

Elm Street Brewing Company

3.9(148 reviews)

1.5 mi

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I have been going to Elm Street for years. Our food is always good, and I love that the chef makes…read morespecials every weekend. We came because I wanted to try the sugar cookie martini I saw them post as their cocktail of the month on Facebook. Our servers have always been great. The bartenders were very friendly and it's such a cool relaxed vibe inside. Great place for all types of groups!

We had been looking forward to trying Elm Street for some time and decided to go there for an early…read moreMother's Day dinner. Among the three of us, we ordered the Spinach Artichoke Dip which was quite good, the Brisket Grilled Cheese with tater tots, a Pulled Pork sandwich with tater tots, and the Smoked Brisket Cheesesteak with fries and a Bloody Mary. The sandwiches were good, but not incredible in any way, and quite pricey for the portion sizes. The smoked brisket overall had a nice flavor. However, the fries were inedible, tough and burnt and tasted and looked like they had been fried twice after sitting for some time. They should have never been served. And while our server was pleasant and the atmosphere interesting, we won't return.

Good choice.

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Muncigan Farmhouse Ale

Mancinos Pizzas and Grinders

3.6(87 reviews)

2.7 mi

This place is awesome here out of town and just stopped in prices are very very fair and the food…read moreis amazing for that 1/2 meatballs sub and glad I did it took all I could to finish it and I'm a big guy it's a must go

I travel for work and spent a lot of time in Muncie over the years. I'm sad to say I only…read more'discovered' Mancinos in the past six months. Since then, I've made it a regular rotation for grinders and dessert. The grinder bread--made on-site daily--is their specialty. I've watched videos on how they make it and cook it, but I doubt I'd be able to recreate at home. Try something you like the first time and then start to expand and experiment with their other combinations. Pizza is solid. One of these visits I'm going to skip the grinder and try their take on a midwest classic--taco pizza. Definitely a budget chain that gives you a locals favorite vibe. Didn't feel the classic 'record scratch--locals stare' when I walked in...but it was very apparent everyone knew each other. While it started in Michigan, there's many branches in MI, IN, KY, and a few in IL and WI. If you're heading to Mancino's, try a 1/2 grinder to start. If that is as intriguing as it was for me, you'll be back on the regular.

Here's what you get when you order wine (just so we're all clear)

Meatball grinder

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16 inch Pepperoni and half sausage pizza

Greek's Pizzeria

4.3(112 reviews)

Literally the best pizza I've had in years. We went to visit family and our friends recommended…read morethis place. Can't wait to go back. Literally wanted to go back the next day!! We had the chicken bbq pizza and bread sticks. I will try the cheesy bread they have next time and add will definitely get the chicken bbq pizza again and again!!!

If you've never been a Greek pizzeria you must go. Here in Muncie it's a staple regardless of how…read moremany pizza king locations there are. This pizza is more American than Italian, but it's so good. The breadsticks are to die for as they bathe in garlic butter. The calzones are great and the salads are great, but you've got to get the pizza. Lots of flavor, crispy crust, and excellent toppings. They used to run a pizza by the slice cart after bar hours, which was a perfect addition after a late night of fun on Ball State campus. Let's hope they still do that.

Inside dinning

Ham & cheese pizza shell

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Making pizzas

Noodles and Company

2.9(34 reviews)

1.1 mi

We ate here on Saturday. Walked in the door to the sound of an unruly, screaming kid--and I'm…read moretalking LOUD! You walk in the door to the menu and you walk to a counter to order. After you order, you are prompted for a tip when paying. WHAT EXACTLY am I tipping for?? I'm standing up to place my order, I get my own drink and I bus my own table after I eat!! The only thing the employee does is make the food and bring it out to you----it's their job!! The food was mediocre and the lettuce in the salad was brown. We don't come to Muncie very often because of the bumpy and pothole filled roads but this eating experience was definitely the worst and then they want to be tipped. WTF??

I asked for the small Japanese noodles and it was $7.30 and it was about $.50 worth of noodles and…read moreit wasn't all that good. They must like the noodles an awful lot themselves because they sure don't want to give anything to anybody else. I tried to get on the Wi-Fi. You have to give them your entire background check in order to get on it so forget that. I will never go back go someplace that you can get what you pay for.