Wow - just like I remember as a kid out in front of Busch stadium on 16th Street. I think it was called Gay Dans then - but time has changed but name or not - these burgers are in a league of their own. read more

The food was good & I love that's it's fresh, no frozen! The workers are face paced and the place is clean. read more

Mr. Dan’s - Big Dan - Hot Dogs Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Iconic fast food - Dan's opened in 1950! It's a bit divvy - but the dogs are delicious. There is no indoor or outdoor seating. You order and pay at the window and wait for your order. The staff is friendly. You can watch your order constructed with care through the window. The menu includes an assortment of burgers, dogs, chicken and even a tenderloin. On the wall, hangs the history of the local franchise, famous for their burgers. Dan's went through a name change in 1970 from Gay Dan's to Mr. Dan's. I ordered a Chicago dog. Their version is colorful and assembled with care and made fresh. The dog is plump and juicy. All the flavors are there. The bun did not hold up well to all the fixing, but it was delicious. There is a small private parking lot. read more

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Hole in the wall spot with classic childhood burgers. The Big Dan with all the toppings was flavorful and fresh (you can see through the glass wall to see it being made), but my favorite were the home fries. My gosh, so crispy and delicious! Haven't had yummy potato wedges in such a long time. Have heard the chili and chicken & waffles is pretty good, so I'll be back another time! read more

Mr. Dan’s - Big Dan + home fries - Hot Dogs Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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The family was out and about in this area of town. My son wanted a burger so I thought why give Mr. Dan's a try. We got Big Dan's for all of us and sat in the car to cobble it down. Seriously one of the best burgers I've had in the city of Indianapolis. Why have I waited so long to give it a try? I am a fool and will be returning sooner than later. Also the price is very reasonable. A burger combo is going to cost you about the same as a fast food joint and tastes a billion times better read more

Mr. Dan's burgers remind me of the burgers I used to get back home in Lubbock, Tx. They have lots of mom and pop drive thru burger places which I miss dearly. Mr. Dan's burgers are definitely worth a visit. The place has cleaned up nicely since I first visited many years. Glad to have them in the community. read more

Very good food. A regular staple.......need at least 15 for fresh food. Never have been disappointed....

The chicken was perfectly seasoned, the waffles golden-crisp - an amazing first try! Staff went above-and-beyond explaining menu items with genuine warmth. Love the throwback atmosphere - those coney dogs, old-school fries, and cheeseburgers taste like childhood. Flawless service every time - we always leave happy and tipped well. Already planning our next visit! read more

So I asked my grandsons if they ever had Mr Dan's, and they said No! We were in the neighborhood, so I had to swoop in and let them experience Naptowns iconic burger. Now, this isn't one of the originals, and it is not on Keystone anymore. It moved to 46th and Allisonville rd. ( The last original is on Massachusetts and Pendleton Pike.) Anyway, the boys got triple burgers, and we got singles with a side of chili fries. Everything is made fresh to order right in front of you. The staff was friendly. The place was an old garage which was converted. It's apparently only 4 months old, so it's very clean, but the bathroom already had a sign on it that said it didn't work. This is not a restaurant, so there are no tables and chairs, just 3 benches to sit on while you wait. Now I only have to get up the nerve to go back and get an open face Dan like I used to when I was 35 years younger :) Don't remember if they always had breakfast, but they do now. If you are ready to ditch the salad and tofu and have a "cheat day," come on down to Mr. Dan's and do it right! read more

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I first had a Chili Dan Burger here and that is all I get here because I love it. I have been going for 35 years.

I have to admit that I was completely surprised when I saw that this former liquor store at 46th and Allisonville Road was becoming a Mr. Dan's. Newer residents are likely less familiar with this Indianapolis sub-culture icon. I can remember regularly going to Mr. Dan's as a child whenever my parents would take me to an Indianapolis Indians game at their former home of Bush Stadium. At one point, it seemed as if Mr. Dan's would become a true chain establishment - if only regionally. However, for a multitude of reasons that never happened. Yet, surprisingly, Mr. Dan's has continued to be around for the past 60 years in some form or fashion. As noted, this location is very new. The decor is simple and it appears the emphasis is on pick-up, carry-out, delivery, and/or catering. I would note there's the obvious addition of a patio area that did not exist when this was a liquor store - so, perhaps, they are aiming for outdoor seating at some point. The other emphasis here is on simple comfort foods including burgers, hot dogs, wings, a breakfast menu (including the famous Big Hoss), and a few other items. They serve Pepsi products. I ordered Mr. Dan's via delivery and ordered a a Big Dan (you can also get this doubled or tripled), an order of fries, and a Diet Pepsi. I did not see iced tea on the delivery menu, though the website does indicate sweet tea. The order itself was a little later than expected. In fact, the driver changed. However, everything was fine at delivery and my order was 100% correct. The burger was decent sized - think quarter pounder but possibly bigger. It came with cheese and the usual lettuce/tomato toppings that were actually set on the side. The fries were a decent-sized order, though fairly mid-range in terms of quality. I liked them but wouldn't rave about them. The Diet Pepsi was just fine, though I don't drink a lot of soft drinks these days. I would definitely prefer the sweet tea option. I can't speak to customer service other than experiencing the order being a few minutes late - my sense was the order wasn't ready when the first driver arrived. Pricing was surprisingly affordable and this was definitely on the lower end of my delivery pricing experiences since I've been recovering from surgery at home. I would easily order it again - in fact, it's very close to my home and I look forward to returning once I'm released to drive. This is a welcome addition to the neighborhood and sure brings back the nostalgia. According to their website, which I've added to Yelp, there's also a location in Anderson. I'd love to see a Mr. Dan's resurgence - while I'm not quite ready to call this a 5-star experience, it's a solid 4-star experience with a healthy dose of nostalgia. read more

Mr Dan's burger Try there Chilli Cheese dog and don't forget the sausage and egg breakfast sandwich

Oh GOODNESSSSSSS!!! Service is so on point! Employees are so kind and pretty quick. It's a very chill place, there is no seating to dine in. HOWEVER, this is such a good small local business. The fries are perfectly seasoned, crispy on the outside and soft on delicious on the inside. The chili needed a little salt, but wooowww!!! It blew me away!! I 100% can't wait to come back and try more on the menu!! read more

Mr. Dan’s - Outside pics - Hot Dogs Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Clean atmosphere and friendly service. I love the simple, to the point menu. Good "cooked in front of you" fast food that's above average. read more

I ordered a Mr. Dan's it came up to 9.09. I was very disappointed in the burger in General. The bun was Very Hard, the burger was super thin and dry I did receive 2 tomatoes, lots of lettuce and 2 pieces of VERY Thick Onions? I only took 1 bite after removing all the toppings. I Didn't Even have Mayonnaise, Ketchup or Mustard just the Veggies I said. I'm VERY Disappointed in this Place. read more

Love the burgers! Staff is very friendly. Can't go wrong! We will frequent this location most definitely.

I was a little disappointed I've had them before and it was really good but this time I don't know what happened. Got a big Dan with bacon when I got it there was nothing on it but cheese and burnt bacon no lettuce pickle onion tomato nothing . read more

HOLY H#LL is all I can say. Stopped in last week for a burger and OMG it was amazing. Fresh patties nice thickness, loaded with toppings. I was expecting to see a ton of grease when I got to the car but it wasn't. This was a hamburger from my childhood. read more

Unassuming staple.....yummy burgers and friendly staff. Will be returning again Dont let the sketchy area scare you away read more

We were at the fairgrounds for an event and I yelped burger places close to me. Man was I glad it was a day they were open. This little hole in the wall is serving up some of the best burgers I've had in Indy. They're pretty quick on the burgers and fries. Chicken and waffles is like a 25 minute wait. We'll try that some other time. There's no seats so it's all grab and go but man it's worth it. Don't try and eat them and drive they're deliciously messy so find a place to park and enjoy! read more

Super Yummy!!! Best burger in town! Seasoned french fries! Food was super hot and fresh. The only issue I had was they would not put ketchup on my burger (packets only), and it is take out only (nowhere to sit down). But, if that is the worst part, the awesome food makes ip for it!!! See you again soon! read more

My dad would take me to Mr. Dan's 40 years ago. When we decided to give it a try, I honestly didn't expect much. I was so happy to say "It took me back". Chili was great, and if you are in the mood for an all American hamburger with fries, you can't go wrong. We will return and highly recommend. read more

First time, and visiting the area on business from out of town. I stopped in for some quick lunch, ordered a hot dog. Prices are good. Bun was toasted and the hot dog tasted great! They are pretty decent size too! Facility was clean and staff were friendly and cheerful. read more

I mainly love the fact that they serve burgers first thing in the morning lol. Working night shift means the morning time is my dinner and sometimes all I want is a burger. read more

One of the best burgers I've had in forever. Always great service plus fast. Highly recommended. Wish the menu was bigger with sides

They sold me a veggie burger with NO BURGER!!!! I want my money back. I'll not eat here again!!!!!

Tried the chicken & waffles for the first time, it was amazing, seasoned very well. The employees were very nice & very helpful explaining different items, love good service and always leave a tip. The atmosphere is always welcoming. Thank you for being wonderful ALWAYS read more

Thank you for bringing us back to our childhood!! The coney dogs, cheeseburger, old school fries and the staff were amazing. Definitely will be BACK read more

Good foods love the double Dan with everything has been good for years now always right