The root beer is the best anywhere! The food is great as well and the service, Mug n Bun just does it all well. It is the best!

We ate lunch 6/10/26 at restaurant building of Mug & Bun & were immediately greeted by Amber, who recognized us as regulars 2 or 3 times a year for several years ( wish it was more often) . Amber is just like the delicious food, all American & the BEST. BEST coneys with shredded cheese, BEST onion rings, BEST chili cheese fries, BEST breaded tenderloin & Best cold mug of Root Beer. No reason to go to any other drive in when Mug &Bun has the perfect all American food . If you haven't eaten there, you're missing out on a great experience. And it's a flashback in time to a real drive in & restaurant with hometown nostalgia decor, friendliness & unmatchable Americana meals . Love it . read more

I know I maybe hated on for this review but I have to do it. Yes , Mug n Bun is a part of Indianapolis history and yes, 20 years ago, it was amazing. However, I had family come from California who wanted to have a good tenderloin, and I talked to people and everybody said, take them to mug n bun, you know, it's classic, great tenderloin, fun vibe. I regret the decision of going. My teenage nephew, said one word after 2 bites of his burger, and it summed up our entire experience,bleak. BLEAK summed up every bite of greasy, flavorless, cold food we tried. The root beer had no taste and the very expensive milkshake had no flavor and flet like just whipped ice cream. The ONLY good thing was our server, Jennifer. She was busting her butt to server everyone and trying to stay up beat in the heat. read more

Just wanted a root beer float and waited for 20 mins and never got my order taken. Watched two ladies take 4 other cards orders who pulled up after me. Thanks for wasting my time , never again read more

What a fun spot! From the moment we walked in, we felt welcomed and comfortable. The atmosphere is casual and inviting, making it a great place for families, groups of friends, or anyone just looking for a good meal at a fair price. The food was absolutely delicious and so affordable, which is a big win when you're eating out with a family. Everyone in our group found something they loved, and all the dishes were flavorful, fresh, and served quickly. You can tell they care about both quality and keeping the menu approachable for all ages. Since it was HOT in August, we opted to eat inside, and I'm so glad we did. The dining area was cool, clean, and comfortable, which made the whole experience even more enjoyable. Still, the place has a relaxed vibe that I imagine would be just as fun outside on a nicer day. The service was excellent--friendly staff who kept things moving smoothly while still being attentive and kind. It's the little touches like that which really stand out and make a restaurant feel worth coming back to again and again. Overall, this was a fantastic dining experience. My family had so much fun, the food hit the spot, and we left already talking about when we'd return. I highly recommend this place not just for the food, but also for the warm service and the great overall atmosphere. A true gem! read more

Mug n Bun - Hot Dogs Near Me - Speedway, Indiana

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Great ambience and food at this landmark location in Indianapolis near the speedway. Park on two sides of the building.Food can be brought to your car,(just turn lights on) or to your table outside on the patio. Get into the 50s vibes. Service staff is very nice and efficient. She also did a great job considering it was understaffed that day. read more

Mug n Bun - Breaded Tenderloin - Hot Dogs Near Me - Speedway, Indiana

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food is great, absolutely top level food. Make sure you push the button on your table and maybe... Just maybe they won't get the order of five or six people after you sat down read more

As I laid my father to rest yesterday, I decided on the way home to visit a unique dining experience that he and my mother used to enjoy greatly. Mug-n-bun is definitely a place you go for the nostalgic vibe of being a restaurant that continues to offer the "drive-in" experience - think 1950's when you could pull in, order, and the server (usually a waitress back then and everyone I saw last evening was also female) would come to your car. I believe Mug-n-Bun has actually been around for over 60 years. In this case, you have 3 options - traditional dine-in, drive-up (pull up in your car, park, turn your lights on to indicate a desire for service), and eating at one of quite a few picnic tables outside. The food leans toward a fast food vibe with a nostalgic flair. They do have some healthier options, though it seemed like most of the menu emphasized fried foods. Interestingly, I didn't quite know the procedure when I arrived here - my lights were already on so a server came to my window. I decided to stick with that and ate in my car. Both servers I met were friendly and helpful. Rather hilariously, I had a hard time getting my window to stay halfway up for the food tray. I ordered a double book and fries. I don't do fries too much these days, however, I opted to go for the experience. They were crinkle-cut. The burger was unique - there was a piece of bread between the two patties (similar to a Big Mac, though more old school).I ordered a large unsweetened iced tea - at that size, you get an actual Mug-n-Bun plastic cup that's pretty cool. The food? Definitely average. I enjoyed the fries most of all. The burger was a bit undercooked for my taste and I wasn't completely fond of the bread in the middle. I doubt I would order the burger again. The iced tea was awesome. Service was efficient. You do have to turn your lights on if you need anything else and when you're ready to have the tray removed. Basics - I don't believe they do free refills, though I'm not 100% sure. It looked like most items were a la carte. They don't put server tips on credit cards (they will use Venmo, Paypal, etc.). I did notice last night that the inside dining was closed - so there appears to be some variation there. Overall, this was a fun experience. It wasn't one I'll race back to, however, as I was letting go of my father it was a nice way to remember him and have a unique dining experience. Should I return, I'll likely try something different and yet I'd easily do the "drive-in" experience as I found it fun. read more

Top notch retro drive in dining. Car Hop servers and the 'old school' window hanging trays add to the nostalgia. So impressed with the wide ranging menu and daily specials of 'Tenderloin Tuesday', 'Weiner Wednesday' and 'today's Meatloaf sandwich' at Buy one, get one 50% off. Onion ring orders are HUGE and not greasy. Jalapeño poppers are quite satisfying and the unusual Pizza Burger astounds. House made Root Beer is the star of the show. We ordered waaay too much but 'live & learn'. Next time I'll stick with traditional burgers and dogs adding chili sauce or coney sauce. Pricing is decent. read more

Food: great price for what you get. My peanut butter banana shake was delicious. My son loved his root beer float. Apparently they make their own root beer. Onion rings were light and crispy. Not too much batter which made them easy to eat and not feel full. We got the chicken tenders, hamburger and cheese burger kids meal. All yummy. We will most definitely be back to try more of the big menu. Service was quick, friendly and everything you'd want. Ambiance: place is older/run down but that really just adds to the character. It's been around for a while so it was to be expected. Can't wait to come back and try their desserts and other shake flavors . read more

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please keep going there their root beer is so good the sandwiches good the service sweeter than ever ambiance good read more

Mug n Bun - The restaurant - Hot Dogs Near Me - Speedway, Indiana

I love that this place still has your order taken and brought out to the car window! You can't go wrong with a tasty cheeseburger and French fries or onion rings! Root Beer is a must! The tenderloin is one of my favorites! read more

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Having been to several root beer stands on this trip, Mug N Bun was a bit disappointing. Middle of the pack, anyway. Not bad. Service was a bit curt and slow compared to others. Probably just understaffed. Leave your lights on for service, whether to order or to have the tray taken away. Got a burger and corn nuggets, and of course root beer. Burger was big for a single. Soft bun, good patty, decent toppings- plasticky tomato. Corn nugget portion was smaller than I expected but decent. Nuggets were good; have I ever had a bad one? Root beer was watery (iced, but also thin tasting, it seemed.) Wintergreen and anise predominating. Couldn't see head- they have their own special cups. Different, not bad, refreshing enough. Price seemed high, but then, everyplace has gone up. Good enough that I'd go back if in the immediate area, not worth a detour. read more

Everyone talks about the drive-in, but don't miss the pizza shop in the back! (The pizza shop is carry-out only.) I'm usually not a huge fan of pizza, but I'll eat this one EVERY chance I get! Their pizza is consistently excellent- nice, slight crisp to the crust, great cheese, a nice sauce, plenty of toppings... I'm salivating just thinking of it. My family has been getting pizza here since I was a kid (about 45 years ago)! read more

Mug n Bun - Medium pepperoni pizza - Hot Dogs Near Me - Speedway, Indiana

I love nostalgic eateries. This was our first visit in the past 6 years as we heard rumors it had been sold and closed. Obviously not true. From nostalgia's standpoint, Mug N Bun is superb, although a bit dingy. Some soap, water and a little 'touch up' paint on the doors would help. The 'car hops' work for TIPS ONLY. They did a good job and I compensated her accordingly, in cash. YOU CANNOT PUT A TIP ON YOUR CARD. Although they accept payment by card, tips are cash only. And as it's the only way waitresses earn, you are almost obligated to be overly generous. The food has certainly declined since the last ownership. We had the foot long coney and onion rings with root beer. I didn't know anyone could extrude a wiener to make it that slim. It was really skinny! The onion rings were down right greasy. I mean liquid, oily, all over your hands greasy. They are real onions, which is good, but are real greasy which is real bad. The root beer.... this used to be the star of the MNB show. No more. It was ALWAYS served in a glass mug. No more. It was truly disappointing. You can do better buying a bottled A&W at your local Kroger. Truly heartbreaking. Other than the waitresses, who were very efficient and helpful, I find very little appealing about Mug N Bun. Tradition only goes so far and Mug N Bun is living off a by-gone reputation that no longer exists. With tip...3 coneys, 1 onion ring and 2 root beer drinks $38.00 on 4/23/26. It will be our last trip. read more

Long time old fashion car hop!!! Food is good...they have a full menu with all sorts of things, we ordered double cheeseburger, chili cheese dogs and onion rings and mugs of homemade root beer!!! Service was great and atmosphere is awesome..definitely family and pet friendly. They have a nice covered area with tables to eat and you can also just pull up and someone will come and take your order. Also a walk in restaurant next door!! Give them a try...we definitely will be going back to try other menu items. read more

Mug n Bun - Menu - Hot Dogs Near Me - Speedway, Indiana

Great tasting memorable corn dogs onion rings and Root Beer . There pizza place in the back has wonderful pizza but the broasted pork Chops are fantastic as well as the Chicken and big roasted potato wedges they even include fried biscuits ..definitely not a great place for your diet, but amazing for your palette. read more

I pulled up and received service right at my car door window. I ordered root beer floats, onion rings, and French fries! I didn't wait very long to receive my food once I placed my order. Onions rings were hot and crispy, on the larger side (definitely shareable). The root beer float was deliciously sweet and creamy! The root-beer was one of the best I've had so good! read more

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I recommend this place to everyone! It's a unique dining experience. The onion rings are the best in town! They taste like they were deep fried in butter! So good! read more

Mug n Bun is a Westside staple after 50 years and loved by many with a steady following. Unfortunately, it is currently for sale and some uncertainty for the future for us who visit often. Our go-to's are the chili dogs and family size French fries. My son loves the breaded tenderloin with everything on it. The milk shakes are good, and I order the peanut butter. The shrimp, chicken, and catfish dinners are very popular. The Italian Sausage and Polish Sausage are decent, and the Sirloin Steak Hoagie is hit and miss. Sometimes it is very tender and next time tough. There is outdoor seating on the deck with indoor seating at the Mug n Bun house next to the parking lot. They are open year round. Mug n Bun Pizza is located at the back of the parking lot. Pizzas are CARRY OUT ONLY. They are very popular with patrons. Pizzas are obviously offered as well as subs, fried chicken, pork chops dinners, and chicken dinners along with family dinners. Family dinners include potatoes, slaw, and rolls. After 54 years, they must be doing something right! Whether you carry out, sit in your car to eat, sit on the deck, or go indoors, it will trigger those nostalgia days of car hops and drive-ins. Stop in and take advantage of Mun n Bun in case they disappear from Speedway soon. read more

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I really wanted to enjoy his place. It is the sit down version of the drive thru next door I think they actually take your order and walk it across the parking lot to this building I was there at lunchtime and I had a fish and chips. I was the first customer in the door and the service was OK but the ambience is really bad. It's quite unclean and the food was the worst fish and chips I've ever had. read more

I have not been to this place in years. I was in the area and was trying out where to grap lunch. I know it was sold a couple of years back, but food is still the same. I pulled right in, and the server came out and handed us a menu. I ordered the double hamburger without cheese, seasoned fries, and a chocolate milkshake. Food is made fresh and came out HOT!. The hamburger was on bun, but a slice a white bread was placed on top of the bottom bun. I thought it was weird and too much bread. The fries were good but overly seasoned. Chocolate milk was delicious. We decided to eat there because the weather was so nice. Our server was semi attentive, but it became busy, so I can understand a bit. The building itself could use some updating, and it's still easy to find a spot to pull up in. Definitely will be back to try other things since they are open year round. It is important to note the servers take cash tips only, venmo, or cash app. It's plastered everywhere. read more

Mug n Bun - Hot Dogs Near Me - Speedway, Indiana

Wife loves this place. We stop whenever we go through Indy. Food is good. She likes the steak sandwich. I get the burger & fries with cherry shake. LOVE the crinkle fries. Great service at your car too. read more

Friends invited us here and we had never even heard of the place, but it appears to be a West Side, Indianapolis staple. It is pretty close to the Indianapolis Speedway so I think if you frequent the area you know of this spot. They have the old school drive up and order from your car theme going on but also they have an outside seating area where you can hang out as well. They have a few that are covered and some that aren't. There is plenty of parking as well. The service wasn't the best, however not totally shocking considering it is really a dive bar. There were just 2 people working and they were pretty swamped but what I liked is that they were really trying. Like they would run over to a table and let them know they would be right with them. Some places they just move slow like they have no urgency but this place they really did. They were doing the best they could do. They have a HUGE menu with lots of random things but I think their claim to fame is root beer so you gotta order that at least once. They do have diet too. I had a veggie burger which was pretty good. Others at the table had the chili dog which looked amazing, hamburgers, fish and fries. The prices are quite reasonable we had all sorts of food and spent less than $50. read more

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You don't realize how good something is until you move an hour away and go back. The root beer alone is worth the drive. So creamy and smooth. I love the breaded tenderloin! The prices on the menu are super reasonable! Like multiple reviews have said, make sure to bring cash to tip the servers. I was unaware, but thankfully had some cash. read more

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If you haven't stopped by ever to try this iconic spot it is a must try at least once! We had friends in from out of town and in fact from another country and kept telling them about root beer. To give them a proper experience we went to Mug n Bun and ordered some root beer to go. The atmosphere is pure historic diner and drive up and the menu reflects a lot of typical diner food. We love their fries but this time only got the fresh root beer that they make themselves. Delicious! It pairs well with their food as well as anything summery (and pizza as it turns out). Our friends liked it and we felt we had introduced them into a great culinary treat. This is a great spot in the warmer weather but for a fun take away you can get it anytime! read more

Legendary! The oldest drive-in in Indianapolis, Mug-n-Bun was founded in 1960. My mom is a diner fan and has never been here, so we went today during the final full day of my month long visit to Indy. I had the Mug-N-Bun Special which is a burger with bacon and cheese on toast. She had a single burger. We also had WAY too many crinkle cut fries, nibblers (baby fried onion rings and their onion rings are the BEST), and cheese sticks because I love fried cheese in all forms. And of course - two root beers. They make their own and it is the best, creamiest root beer I've ever had. You can dine at a picnic table, the dining room (week days only) or pull your car up for carside service! Just turn your car lights on . Deliciously unhealthy lunch at one of my favorite places. I even took a mug home with me! Great service, too. A true icon of Indianapolis. read more

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What a coincidence! I already had this place on my "To Try" list based on another Yelper's review. I was traveling across town from Avon to the Warren Park area using the Tenth St corridor at lunchtime wondering where I was going to eat lunch. As I started thinking about Slapfish's menu, I passed right by Mug n Bun! I LOVE root beer so I had to turn around and check theirs out. The root beer is homemade says their signage and comes straight from the keg according to the server. I guess I've drank Barq's for too long to appreciate the specialness of homemade but regardless I drank it all from their big yellow cup and found it quite satisfying. I decided to try their catfish sandwich with some fries. Good fish sandwiches are rare in landlocked cities. Great fish sandwiches are even more rare. You can order it however you desire. I elected for lettuce and ketchup only. No tartar and no cheese if you know what I mean. It was great! And of course the fries were crinkle style. Just what you would expect from Indy's oldest drive-in of 60 plus years. They do have a dine-in option from what looks to be a house next door with a big neon sign on top of it announcing "Dine-In" which opened in 2009. This is my 400th review. read more

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I love the root beer from this place it has the perfect creamy flavor. The service is nice for a drive in restaurant. My other favorite are the basics onion rings and burgers. This is the perfect place to stop after visiting the race track or if you are just in the area. read more

I've been to mug n bun multiple times on many different occasions. I've ordered different things and the food is subpar. It all tastes like old grease. Every single time I go, the total never matches up with what the total should be according to their own menu, even with taxes added, they add additional charges for literally nothing. They don't provide receipts of what they are charging you. they make their prices up as they go, and it is never consistent. I would steer clear of this place. If you don't want to be charged extra for literally no reason. read more

Mug n Bun - Non itemized receipt so they can make up prices. - Hot Dogs Near Me - Speedway, Indiana

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The Mug'nBun is a Speedway / Westside Indy institution. The traditional Drive-In with wait staff who run out to your cars as well as picnic tables setup and also now a Dining Room building (I have never been in). Great to grab a tenderloin sandwich or any of their many menu items. The Root Beer is homemade and the Floats, Shakes & Malts all are worth the trip. No alcohol, so fountain drinks. But did I mention the Rootbeer? read more

A tradition. The name says it all. Old fashioned hotdog and root beer stand. Back when Americans were cool and drove big gas powered metal beauties we ate at joints like this. Mmm chili cheese dawg. The carhops are nice enough too. Time travel for a chili dog and chill baby. Are you in a Prius? Keep on drivin' bub! read more

Mug n Bun - Hot Dogs Near Me - Speedway, Indiana

We stopped on our way to Tennessee and the location was perfect for us the get off and back on the expressway. But the food is what's all about! We saw this establishment on Man vs Food and we had to try it. They still have car hops and they will take your order, but you have to have your headlights on to let them know when you're ready. Your food is brought to you on trays that attach to your window. Really nostalgic. My wife had the standard Pork Tenderloin sandwich and I had the grilled. Both sandwiches were delicious, but the surprise were the Onion Rings and Root Beet. The rings were gigantic and had a tasty batter. The mug of Root Beer was creamy and not overly sweet. The sandwiches were excellent and these rings and root beer puts it over the top. read more

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best root beer i have ever tasted! good burger, great drive outdoor service, well done!

How have I not visited a Speedway institution!?!? I met a friend for lunch at Mug n Bun. We opted to sit at the picnic tables instead of in the car so we could visit. There are menus on the table and there is a bell to ring when you are ready to order. I definitely wanted a tenderloin so I went with the grilled option with ketchup, pickle, and onions. They didn't skimp on the toppings which I love and accompanied that with seasoned fries. They were crinkle cut were a large portion that arrived hot and fresh. The seasoning was good but only on the top half of the fries. I enjoyed my meal. My friend ordered the breaded tenderloin and the fried cheese balls. It looked good(tenderloin was more of a fritter). The frosted mug root beer was a hit! I've heard they also make great milkshakes. Nice to finally try a place that hold so much nostalgia and history. read more

Mug n Bun - Grilled Tenderloin Seasoned Fries - Hot Dogs Near Me - Speedway, Indiana

Our Sunday afternoon experience was rather short and sweet and so will be this review. Believe it or not, this was my first visit to the Mug n Bun. I've had it bookmarked since I first moved to Indy in 2010 and apparently COVID and rolling through Speedway were just the push I needed...I should add that I was also craving onion rings for some odd reason. Diners can easily pull in their car and turn their lights on to show that they're ready to order. Our friendly waitress quickly came over and took our simple order and returned around ten minutes later with onion rings. Overall, a straightforward greasy spoon/nostalgic drive in experience. The only part that turned us off a bit was the low public health score rating. It didn't stop us but it did give us pause. Note that if you're wanting to get out of your car, they have an impressive number of outdoor patio dining spots available as well. read more

Mug n Bun - the entrance to a restaurant - Hot Dogs Near Me - Speedway, Indiana

Classic old school drive in with all your midwest favs. If this doesn't bring you back to a simpler time and place (or make you wish you lived then), you must've not been paying attention. The tenderloin sandwich is great and the onion rings are to die for. The homemade root beer is the icing on the cake. Service is fast and friendly. Sit outside on a nice afternoon and feel the nostalgia and enjoy the good old fashioned eats. I wish these places still existed everywhere! read more

If you are in Speedway, Mug n Bun is always a must stop. Today was a cheat meal kind of day so I tried the coney dog and fries. Usually I'd say get cheese for those fries too! My daughter had the burger. They do charge for toppings like lettuce (60 cents) but prices are still reasonable. Their root beer is THE best! They only take cash tips for the servers so be prepared! read more

Quick patio service today. Delicious root beer and very filling tenderloin. Fried zucchini was mushy. Parking was easily had today, have seen it at a premium before. read more

Mug n Bun - Hot Dogs Near Me - Speedway, Indiana

Went here for pick-up based on my Dad's memories of a "killer breaded Pork Tenderloin" sandwich and house made Root Beer (I'm visiting from out of state.) First off, service was great - our order came neatly packaged, quickly and accurately. The Root Beer was nice tonight, with more zing than a recent A+W 2-liter bought at the grocery. The crinkle and sweet potato fries, and onion rings were on point. And the fried Catfish sandwich was surprisingly fresh and juicy for a menu more heavily leaning towards beef. My Dad declared the Pork sandwich "good, but not like I remember" and mentioned a lack of juiciness. A Double Cheeseburger had a random slice of plain white bread splitting the patties and cheese - I thought it would be a flavored Texas Toast based on the Yelp pic. But nope - just random bread which was quickly discarded. Unfortunately, the commentary was "it takes me back to my high school cafeteria." Def not a winner there. And also, unfortunately, my Chuckwagon sandwich was pretty tasteless and had a texture that made me question if it was actually beef. Ending on a high note, the two shakes were on point, creamy and rich. As this was my first time, I'll chalk it up to maybe ordering the wrong combination of items. I need to decide if I'll give it a go for a second chance. read more