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    Gnaw Mart

    4.2 (37 reviews)
    InexpensiveNew American
    Closed 6:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Divey
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Sandwiches ready to go.
    Katherine A.

    Recommended on Yelp, we were anxious to try their highly rated pork tenderloin. We had a hard time finding the place until we read that the "restaurant" is inside the Country Mark Gas station. When we pulled in, two really nice ladies were outside enjoying a smoke on this beautiful morning. They bantered with us about being from out of town. We indicated that we heard they had awesome tenderloins. One of the ladies told us the sandwiches were ready inside. So the food is prepared, packaged and in a heated case for pick up. The pork sandwiches can be purchased half or whole. For $2 additional, you can get any side. We chose poppers. Fixings are available at a little counter on the end. The sandwich was hot. The breading on the sandwich was nicely spicy and flavorful. The pork was very juicy. The bun was a little soggy from being wrapped and sitting. The poppers were good. There is a room in the back with banquet tables to eat at. The tables are clean. Unfortunately, there were unsupervised kids running around screaming that made eating challenging. So we ate outside. All in all, super friendly service and a very good sandwich at a great price.

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    Todd B.

    Our neighbor across the street recommended this place for their tenderloin after I hiked the Laura O'Hare Preserve Nature Trail. I think I counted 12 tenderloins go out from the time I ordered until my dog and I finished it off at the picnic table out front. Their reputation is well deserved. Nice and thick and well breaded and seasoned and they had the classic lettuce, tomato pickle onion, and condiments to the side. Crinkle fries and a drink made it a combo and my drink was free. Nine dollars flat, I'll be back!

    1/2 pork sandwich.
    Kristie T.

    Just an average small gas station that includes some on point gas station food. I just had to try the famous pork sandwich that I kept seeing on Yelp so I got the half size and my son got the full size. It was excellent.

    A Hoosier tradition
    Derek C.

    The Hoosier pork tenderloin is the state's contribution to the culinary arts and, while the state does not legally have a state food, it does at least recognize it in the tourism brochures. In fact, the Gnaw Mart is recognized as the reference implementation. The State of Indiana website actually links right here to the Yelp reviews. If you've never had a Hoosier pork tenderloin, the basic premise is that a mallet is used to spread the meat as obscenely wide as possible to where you will eat a sandwich worth of meat from the outer edge before you even encounter the bun. It's then breaded and fried up and served fresh to you. The Gnaw Mart has seating for about 25-30 but despite its rustic charm, it's never too busy on the weekend. In fact, despite being about 15 minutes from any town, it is always packed at lunchtime midweek. It's worth it to make a stop if you find yourself coming off of I-65 and heading for Nashville or Bloomington. Experience the real Indiana.

    We saw this place on yelp and wanted to try it. on a visit here from California and was driving this way through This little town to Indianapolis. We love to try local spots. It was delish, and big We got the lunch combo. We split a sammie, fresh chips and a Dr. Pepper. They have a condiment station where we put pickles, mayo and lettuce. It was crispy and hot. It was busy, and the girls were friendly. Would definitely stop here on your way through town.

    Anicia R.

    If you like good down home cooking, then here is where it's at. The Gnaw Mart dishes up awesome fried goodness starting with the Original Gnaw Bone Tenderloin. This tenderloin was meaty and juicy, the prefect combination to keep me coming back for more. And, it's served with a side of home-fried potato chips creating a delicious award-winning combination. Go for lunch or an early dinner - they are only cooking till 6pm.

    Evansville Guys weekend in Nashville, IN Great fried Tenderloin!

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    They have a cheese fridge. Need I say more? The only gas station between Nashville and Columbus. Saved me from running out of gas one time.

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    Thanks, Gnaw Mart, for correction. My apologies. Best of luck to you

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    Best pork tenderloin in indiana.

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    I miss this place so bad i now live in az and have contemplated going to indiana for this sandwich

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    Perfect place. Great tenderloin sandwich! The owners really take care of you. Better than anything comparable in Nashville

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