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    St Leon Tavern

    4.7 (55 reviews)
    InexpensiveBars, American
    Closed • 11:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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    Good for kids

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    3 piece chickens with mashed potato and gravy.
    Rebecca L.

    Took my boyfriend there since he hadn't been there in awhile. We both got Chicken dinner specials. They have done better than the last time I was there myself. Their mashed potatoes are good! Place is small and employees are friendly. Good place for bikers/rzr/Jeep riders.

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    Tyanna M.

    Stopped in here to grab a quick bite of lunch. It was pretty crowded. The bartender came over to wait on us first and then she went to break and we got a waitress. I ordered the tavern Burger and onion rings and a cranberry and Malibu cocktail. The place is definitely dive-y. Looks like this place was an old home as there are different rooms that the tables are in. Pretty loud in there with all the people. My onion rings were good nice and crunchy like I like them. The bun was cold like it was straight out of the fridge and the cheese was not melted on my burger. The burger itself was tasty. They could definitely do a better job but they were busy!

    Roxy W.

    Get the chicken! It's delicious, flavorful and moist. It does take some time (30 min) especially if you're getting a whole chicken. Have a beer at the bar while you wait for your chicken. You can parking next to the church when you dine in. There are a good amount of seating area when you dine in. This restaurant is definitely your hometown chicken joint that everyone loves!

    This is what the building looks like. I could find no sign. It's across the street from the church.
    Katherine A.

    Wow, once you can find this place, you'll be treated to the best fried chicken on the planet. Let me start by saying St. Leon is a tiny town. Yelp listed the restaurant close to Rt 1, and there was a building, but no sign. People must just know it's there. It's not fancy, just a homey and clean little bar. The servers are friendly and welcomed us even though we were clearly lost. We could pick any table of the dozen or so available. There are TVs playing basketball and an inviting little bar. Signs advertise daily beer specials. We were told that we must try their famous chicken. I ordered the 2-piece meal with mashed potatoes and slaw. The hand breaded chicken is hot, moist and crispy beyond belief. The breading is thin and spicy. Just thinking about it, I'm ready to jump in the car and make the 2 hour trip back. The mashed potatoes are made from scratch and good as was the slaw. My husband got the tenderloin. The loin is smashed thinner than other tenderloins, but packs big flavor. He recommends getting it with the grilled jalapeños and onions. We also tried the fried pickles and cauliflower with chipotle ranch dressing. Both were excellent, pickles with crispy breading and cauliflower with more of a beer battered breading. Ok, so this meal might have been the healthiest, but it was an indulgent treat. I'll be craving a return trip. It looks like they get busy in the evenings. There is plenty of parking around the building.

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    Mémé H.

    Really is some of the best Indiana Fried Chicken! If you blinked, you might miss St. Leon Tavern located in a small town of about 650 people, but it is a hidden gem. Look for the St. Joseph Catholic Church and this hole-in-the-wall tavern/bar is across the street. Parking is limited so park in front of the church, with no worries of taking a parking spot from Sunday mass attendees because the St. Leon Tavern is closed on Sundays! We always order the fried chicken, usually two breasts and no dark meat. Nice option that you can order a whole/half chicken dinner or any single pieces that you want. Hubby prefers two mashed potatoes with gravy for his sides, while I go for the French fries or onion rings with coleslaw for mine. Always smile when the server reminds me that there is a 50 cents up-charge on the onion rings, and then follows up by saying she has had upset customers when they see their bill with the extra 50 cents! St. Leon Tavern, unlike Wagners and a very few others on the Indiana Chicken Trail, deep fries its chicken, rather than pan frying in a cast-iron skillet. Pros and cons to this. Pros include that the chicken pieces are larger than some of the other restaurants on the trail and they can get your chicken to the table in 30 not 40 minutes. Con in that you really need to request extra black pepper, the key ingredient in Indiana Fried Chicken, since the deep frying lessens the intensity of the black pepper. Chicken is always served steaming hot but remains juicy. Most sides, like the vegetable of the day and coleslaw are homemade. Service is welcoming, bathrooms are clean but dated (but hey--it is a bar), and although a tavern/bar, family-friendly so you can bring the kids. To pass the time until your chicken arrives, grab some 50 cent or $1 bingo pull-tabs from the machine and maybe you will win. I've won a crisp $100 bill on the pull-tabs. The building has some history as well. It was built in 1840 and by 1860 its use was as a general store/restaurant. No general store anymore, just the restaurant.

    Tenderloin sandwich with fries
    Brian M.

    I came back. I just love the delicious Tenderloin sandwich that this place serves. Hand breaded and spiced to my liking. The straight cut french fries are hot and tasty. The service is friendly and the place is inviting. What a great find in this scenic, out of the way part of Indiana.

    Fried chicken, Cajun waffle fries, coleslaw and tavern burger

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    Food was hot, but basic. Chicken was well seasoned on skin layer but not much flavor below that. Service was okay. Divey and a bit dirty.

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    food and service was incredible. was super packed and busy but the service was good and the food came out faster than expected!

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    Always great chicken and hospitality! Down home local bar! Kudos to the young staff cooking! They do a fantastic job!

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    Just a local dive with excellent fried chicken! I don't even like fried chicken , but I had it once and I was hooked!

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    Great food and fast service! Very unassuming business but the service was great and so was the food!

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    Food was great and cheap for what it was and it was a comfy little restaurant. Staff is amazing!

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    Best chicken on the trail! Super hot. Crispy. Not over peppered. Tastes a lot like Purple Poulets in Newport KY. And a great value too.

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    Fried chicken is amazing. We loved the old time bar atmosphere. We will definitely go back next time we visit Cincinnati.

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