I went there for corned beef and cabbage on New Year's Day. I had corned beef and cabbage/sauerkraut/coleslaw/coconut cream pie/and red potatoes. The portions were large, the food was prepared properly. The roll I had was excellent also. Very large light and fluffy. Coconut cream pie was as good as any my mother ever made and she was a great cook. It was a little pricey. My bill with tip was about $32. However, since it was a special occasion, I thought it was worth every penny of it. The corn beef was done to perfection. read more

MCL Restaurant & Bakery - American Near Me - Avon, Indiana

Julie and Michelle were excellent waitressLs! we had unlimited catfish dinners, which they were able to keep up with us they made sure we had our refills! Very pleasant but professional and efficient. The cashier was also very nice. Thank you for hiring such confident people. read more

Ice tried to eat at this mcl now 4 times and thr food is always cold and hard. I wouldn't recommend anyone to try this mcl. My salmon was cold, the mashed potatoes were hard, and the cinnamon rolls came out iced cold. I will definitely NOT give this location any other chances. The strawberries in my dessert were also turning a dark color. I didn't eat any of this food. read more

MCL Restaurant & Bakery - Cold salmon, frozen rolls, and hard crusty mashed potatoes - American Near Me - Avon, Indiana

MCL must stand for My Canned Lunch. How did they manage cook all that food and leave the flavor out? Yes the place was clean and new looking. But the older servers there were not particularly nice or friendly. Mostly the food was cold and flavorless. read more

We had a large ladies luncheon with hot, tasty food, excellent service, and a spotless venue. Mandy was kind during the reservation, Kristy greeted us professionally, and Michelle provided attentive table service throughout. read more

Service sucks, must speak Spanish, had 2 chicken slaw and coffee no sides and no tip. Came to 18.00. What a rip, hope they go broke!

Good food, mostly of the "home-cookin'" type. Good value for the money. MCL Avon is a large, bright, and clean restaurant. Comfortable.

Very bland food. Needs more help Service was very good Kept coming around to see if we needed anything read more

the food was very bland not much taste on any but my husband ordered the Swiss steak and could not eat it because of the texture. So they swapped it out for fried chicken and it was very dry, he didn't eat that either. $60 for 2 people, we definitely could've had some big fat steaks from somewhere else, but we haven't been there in years so we figured we would try it out. We was very disappointed with the food. The atmosphere was beautiful our waitress was so sweet. The Pepsi was great. we was definitely disappointed for the amount of money that we spent. read more

Don't usually eat at cafeteria places . But this was a very good experience. The food was great the staff was very friendly. It was very clean. I will definitely be going back. I can't believe it wasn't more busy. It was about half full. But I can't believe with the quality of food we didn't have to wait. read more

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Honestly wasn't worth the price I paid for lunch time! The menu had several main entree options, but it wasnt clear what the blue plate featured item was for Friday. [Sidenote: if you don't do the blue plate special everything is higher, a la carte]. My fried catfish did not have a crunchy batter on it, the fried skin actually was lacking. I got two sides, green beans and mash potatoes w/ gravy (which was cold). I tried to press through and it my lunch, since it was basically $16. Never had any lunch meal that high in Avon. Service of the attendants was the only plus. Also apologized for the high pricing of items on the menu. Parking is okay, it surrounds the building. Also lunch time, just like any other establishment had a "rush" crowd. I've ate here before for lunch but it's never been this high. I didn't get a receipt, this time because the register was out of receipt paper. Honestly can't say I'd be back for another visit. read more

Since my dad was visiting I knew he would like to go to MCL. We have been eating at these since the 70's. This one is newer and extremely nice inside. Its a cafeteria like in school but with a lot better food. They rotate the menu and if you like chicken livers like my dad this is probably one of the last places that has it on the menu periodically. The swiss steak is one of my favorite items. Luckily on Saturday they had it on the menu. They will also have a variety of side items. The rolls are all fresh as well and excellent. I didn't want any dessert but they had quite a few nice pie choices available. As you pick you items and pay you can go sit and enjoy the food. I will add MCL is one of the few places a very large group of people can go and eat easily. It is easy to pay the bills as each person can pay as you go through the cash register. There are plenty of tables and booths as well. The swiss steak was excellent great sauce. I really like good spinanch and this is one of the few places that makes it themselves. It is great if you like spinach. I also got some yams. I don't recall seeing these before but they looked good and tasted good too. We all got what we liked and had a great meal at MCL. But the warning is it can get costly as each item will have its own price so make sure you get what you can eat the portions are a decent size and they also offer a lunch time special with a sandwich, drink, and one side. read more

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I'm just not a fan of the price. This was one of my dads go to for food. He is no longer with us. Me and mom seen this new MCL in Avon. So mom hadn't been to MCL in a long time. Our food was great. I have been sick for the last couple days but feeling better. I had a tickled in my throat that made me start coughing and coughing. I felt bad for they rest of the customers so I went to hide out in the bathroom till it was over. The lady working the floor (Asian lady) was very worried and asked my mom if I was okay. She checked on me a couple more times before we left. She was very nice and welcoming! The inside is very clean and warm feeling not just a open eating area. read more

MCL Restaurant & Bakery - Ruben ,green beans , coleslaw and tea. - American Near Me - Avon, Indiana

Great service Kids get three choices - the love seeing the food I am having a beautiful lunch with my granddaughter for 14.00 They have special days that children eat free read more

MCL Restaurant & Bakery - MCL lunch - American Near Me - Avon, Indiana

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I visited on 3/2/23 at 11:11am ordered mashed potatoes and gravy the mashed potatoes were cold and the gravy was cold mind you they just opened their doors at 11:00 it makes no sense to me it is disgusting I don't know why I wasted my money I forgot the last time I went there my chicken was cold had a perculiar smell like it had been sitting there all day I am done with this place and I feel sorry for the elderly that eat there they would come out better cooking their own meals at home by the way they owe me a replacement meal they can have it!! I rate them at a 1star read more

Not even close to Gray Brothers Cafeteria!!! Everything was lukewarm, all kinda tasted the same, and it wasn't clean. Portions weren't great, and the desserts taste frozen. NOT homemade. read more

I eat here with my aunt about once a month. She loves it there. I should go more often. All the people love her and know her by name. When she could drive she went I am sure daily. But it can be pretty pricey unless you do one of the daily specials. Adding other salads, soups, bread, desserts, and a drink really pads the bill. You can often find coupons in Reach and I try to keep those on me for a few dollars savings. I am going 4 stars because everyone who works here is great and my aunt loves it. The food is usually good. It's a very large and very clean location. read more

I like going here because I can choose good, lower calorie foods. And the servings are not too large. Also at the Avon location, there is the nicest server in the dining room who has been there quite a long time. The Asian girl is a wonderful, friendly lady who welcomes and helps everyone. A real asset to that business. read more

If you are looking for some "homemade" food, then MCL is a great option. I'm a big fan of the roast beef with mashed potatoes and green beans. The menu has a wide variety of options if you are dining with a large group of people and the service always tends to be friendly. Overall, I enjoy coming here and have yet to have a bad experience or meal. read more

We came here for the all you can eat spaghetti on Friday night. My husband and I both opted to get the meat sauce (you can get just plain ol' marinara if that's your thing). The sauce was actually pretty flavorful, and it had a decent amount of meat. Was it the best spaghetti I've ever had in my life? No. Was it good? Yes. What really made this place stand out was our server. He was on it every time we needed another round of spaghetti, more drinks, or whatever our needs were at the time. We will gladly return here. read more

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Food was good! Great variety! Service was good! I do think the servers should've worn gloves, when handling food out. Other than that, good.

Friendly cafeteria, draws a mostly older crowd. Lots of choices, of course. Daily specials for $6-7. Otherwise, figure on spending $7-10 depending on appetite. Pleasant decor. Located in an outlot on the Wal-Mart property between Chase, Goodwill, Discount Tire, and Wal-Mart. read more

MCL Restaurant & Bakery - American Near Me - Avon, Indiana

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If you occasionally frequent MCLs, you're probably familiar with the same worn down, old fashioned, outdated motif that most of the chain seems to have. This MCL is like Queen of all MCLs. Where the commoner MCLs have tan booths and tired carpets, and lots of secret rooms to hide the people with children, this MCL is sleek blues and grey, wide open and spacey, sophisticated and clean. Now I won't lie. I grew up in the south, and I love MCL style food. Give me a blue plate fried chicken special on a kids eat free night and I'm a very happy camper. My wife is a bit more discriminating, and is constantly bemoaning the absence of true healthy food alternatives to all of the down home style country dishes they offer. She swears this MCLs healthy food fares are superior to others, so if you're in her camp, maybe you could give it a shot. My stepdad, also not a fan of MCLs, insisted this one had a superior food quality. As someone who always enjoys MCL food, I can't speak to this difference. But I can speak to the far improved ambiance. If you've got kids and live in the Avon area, I would definitely make myself a regular here on the days kids eat free. Great food, great prices, and excellent atmosphere. read more

My husband found a Bobbie pin in the bottom of his tea!! We called the waitress over, she did apologize and wanted to take the drink. My brother wouldn't let her, we asked for the manager. She tried to blame it on the ice company!! It wasn't until my brother said something to her, did she even comp his dinner!! read more

MCL Restaurant & Bakery - Bobbin pin in the bottom of my husbands tea!! Manager tried to blame it on the ice company!! - American Near Me - Avon, Indiana

Good selection and food quality, but, some items were cold. Also, a little pricey for cafeteria food, $6 for main item, $2 per side & drink and $3 for a cup of soup. read more

MCL Restaurant & Bakery - Lunch - American Near Me - Avon, Indiana

Everything they make is good, you can't go wrong with whatever you choose. Clean, polite, easy going place, a must eatery.

I eat at the MCL in Avon at least 1-2 a month. Food is always fresh and hot. A little pricey for cafeteria food but portions are generous. Yes, the clientele is older but it's quiet and you never have a long wait in line. Staff friendly enough. I recommend for carry out. read more

Manager was super friendly. Food was delicious as always. My husband and I frequent the MCL on 86th. Now that we've moved to Avon this will be the new favorite. Servers were kind of annoying. I also don't understand why I need to tip them when I got my food myself? Not as cozy as the 86th street MCL, but I left pretty happy and I'll definitely be back. Great food Ok prices Good service Clean environment read more

Usually, I always decline an invitation to MCL due to the bland food and boring atmosphere. This location was surprisingly AWESOME. The food was fresh and our waitress was polite and constantly made sure we were happy. Be back soon! read more

My wife and I decided to try your restaurant out for the first time, since you guys had built one in Avon. I had fried chicken, mac & cheese, and corn on the cob, with a piece of coconut creme pie for dessert. My wife ordered the meatloaf, mashed potatoes, and green beans, with pumpkin pie. The food looked pretty good, even for $30 total. Unfortunately, it did not taste as good as it looked. I felt like I could have eaten better chicken at KFC. The pie was runny and disgusting. The fruit punch tasted like someone had dumped a bag of sugar in the glass. My wife's meatloaf was soggy. The mashed potatoes tasted like they were boxed. The rolls were horribly bland. On top of all this, it took 15 minutes for someone to come to the table and ask my wife if she wanted more to drink. Overall this is an extremely inferior version of Grey's Cafeteria in Mooresville, and I would have had a lot more to eat for my $30 there. The restaurant was nice and clean, but the food was bland and the service was atrocious. read more

Hubby & I went to MCL Avon, IN last week - our first visit. Each of us got a Beef Manhattan. The taste and portion size of meat & gravy were great. Got 3 star rating because our meal was tepid in temperature; not hot, not even warm. I only like hot cooked food. What made it worse was the temperature of the restaurant - cold - we kept our winter coats on - guess manager trying to save on heating costs. Because of the room & food temps, by the time we got halfway through our meal, the food was actually cold - yuk! - cold gravy! We haven't decided if we are going back. Not pleasant to eat cold food no matter how good it is. Not pleasant to eat with coat on because building isn't warm. read more

Good lasagna. Broccoli was to big. Not enough cheese. Amazing fresh watermelon. Awsome cherry pie

We all got stuffed chicken breasts and mashed potatoes with gravy and green beens. It was all very good and price was good as well as service. read more

Good food quick! Good service. A little over priced but kids eat free Monday thru Wednesday.

Good old fashion food at a great price. The mature workers are very friendly but the younger workers need a little work. The younger workers don't speak most of the time but are responsive. My wife and I are regulars at this restaurant. Highly recommend if looking for healthy food at a good price. read more

This well laid out restaurant is newer and has a large and airy dining room. It has a large selection of time-tested recipes for nearly any taste. The quality of the food is high, but the price can seem steep for such simple fare. The one issue with the cuisine was that the Swiss Steak seemed to have an surplus of breading and a lack of meat. Furthermore, the service left something to be desired, with the waitress never introducing herself and only asking us once if water refills were needed. No tip was left. Still, this is a good bet to get some quality food while pretty much avoiding the normally pesky Avon crowds. read more

This is a nice MCL. It is relatively new and hidden by the Walmart parking lot. Unlike most MCLs the water is not self-serve which is actually nicer. My 1st trip there the food was good and service was also good. The mgr asked how my lunch was which I found to be very professional. The Castleton MCL is still my favorite but this is a good location as well. read more

I just want to say how disappointed I am with this place. Just want to say the roast beef was so undercooked the guy could not cut it. Had to leave in disgust. read more

This place is so far my favorite place in Avon. It's cheap, large portions, and amazing food. It's also quick which is a pro. The service is great. There is nothing really to put at a con for this restaurant. This place is great for young people, old people, and family's. read more

We have been disappointed more than once. Food was cold, or sitting out too long and unappealing. The young staff seem to need a manager. Prices seem a little high. read more