The food here was great! It's a local ice cream shop with some really good food. The hot pepper cheese cubes were SO GOOD. And with ranch??? Yessss. The smash burger was excellent also!! And now that we know they have ice cream happy hour every day from 3-5?? We will be back asap!! Highly recommend! read more

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Love this great place. We stopped in for a quick bite and were very satisfied. Service was quick. I got a tenderloin sandwich and salad, my wife got a large chef style salad. It came with a different dressing which she didn't care for. The waiter immediately brought her favorite 2 and we were back in business We loved the food. Price was reasonable and the setting is quaint and very 50's throwback! They also serve hand dipped ice cream and if you get there between 3-5PM it is discounted. Great for young families looking for a quick treat for kids and adults and there were more than a dozen flavors. Overall, a great Friday afternoon date for us! read more

Great Service, ambiance could use some work...the food however makes up for it. Great spot, and worth the stop. read more

This place exceeded all expectations. The first impression was that they are going for minimal comfort ... but peeking through the streamers into the bar area the look was opposite and a very comfortable atmosphere. All of the staff were helpful and friendly people... they went out of their way to make sure we were satisfied with the drinks and food. My SO and I will be coming back. Best burgers and fries in a long time. read more

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One of the best smash burgers I've had and definitely the best in the area. The thin patties have the tinge of char on the edges and the bun is perfect. The fries are amazing as well. Super crispy and lightly coated with something that adds subtle flavor. We've been in many times but didn't realize there is 21+ dining and a nice bar in the back room. Provides a much nicer atmosphere than the brighter front room. Give this place a try! read more

The Kitchen On Main - The back room 21+ - American Near Me - Fortville, Indiana

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The Kitchen on Main has the vintage aesthetic down to a T! I love how the owners refurbished the place into an old-school soda fountain/diner. Located in downtown Fortville in the same building as the now-defunct ice cream shop, Indulge, the Kitchen has such an inviting presence and has already solidified its place in my rotation of favorite restaurants. The Kitchen is known for its smash burgers, but I wanted to branch out a little, so I tried the "everything bagel brunch burger"--a smash patty topped with bacon, cheese, and a fried egg. I was really surprised that I liked it so much! The seasoning on the bagel perfectly complemented the juicy patty, and it convinced me that maybe all burgers should be served on bagels. I also loved the fries, they were reminiscent of Steak n Shake's shoestring fries: salty, crispy, and delicious. I also enjoyed the onion rings! I was surprised to learn that the Kitchen has a pretty extensive alcohol menu, (best enjoyed in the dedicated bar space in the back!) but I had to try a classic soda fountain Vanilla Coke. You can actually customize your soda with any of the flavor Syrups on the menu! Of course, I had to round out the meal with a sweet treat, so I had a scoop of salted caramel ice cream. Finally, I have to commend the Kitchen for their amazing service. There was only one waitress working and six tables occupied while I was there, but I never felt like we were waiting for very long. Our waitress was fantastic, very kind and welcoming, and she remembered all of our substitutions to our dishes. We really appreciated her going above and beyond to make sure that we had no problems during our dinner. I can't believe it's taken me so long to try the Kitchen on Main, but I now know that it's the best place in Fortville for a burger! read more

The Kitchen On Main - American Near Me - Fortville, Indiana

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We all ordered smash burgers and fries. After reading reviews stating "the best smash burgers ever" I wanted to give this place a shot. The burgers were not good at all. They were dry and overcooked. I understand what it's like to be a 15 year old working a job. But the girl taking care of us was standing behind the counter coloring while we were waiting on a beer and our food. So when food comes out cold it kind of stinks. It's a cute diner, reminds me of knights town. read more

The Kitchen On Main - 1/5 burger. 10/10 fries - American Near Me - Fortville, Indiana

Hands-down, one of the best smash burgers I've ever had, if not the best. I ordered it with American cheese, onions, tomato, and of course mustard. The cheese was melted perfectly on the burger. The burger was crisp with great flavor and seasoning. The onion rings were light fluffy and delicious. This place is located on the main drag in Fortville. You feel like you're stepping back in time. It's an old time ice cream shop and diner. They have gourmet milkshakes, ice cream, extensive food menu and there's even a speakeasy bar at the back of the establishment. Tremendous experience will definitely return. read more

My wife and i have eaten here several times, food is always good. The servers are always friendly and I would recommend this restaurant.

I have gone to kitchen on the main and found the food less than attractive. The service was OK . However, the atmosphere was was good. I'd recommend this restaurant. For young families with children. read more

When you walk in you will see an old fashion malt shop. But, then you go to the back through the shiny curtain and you arrive at a fantastic cozy, intimate, electric bar area. I had the Summer Passion drink special and it was delicious. We then had the Tyson Burger and The Everything Bagel Brunch Burger. Both were delicious. Service was great. This is worth a try!! We will definitely be back! read more

Do not get the smash burger. Worst burger we had had... (see pic). Come for the ice cream. Cheeseburger cheese fries app was great!

The food was amazing, the people even more so! Loved the vibe!!! The owner, Jason came out to talk to us and was invested in conversation with our kids. Amy was great! Super friendly and attentive. We felt comfortable and enjoyed ourselves. We will definitely be returning! read more

Speakeasy type bar in the back was super cute. A friend booked the space for an engagement party and it was the perfect location. Owner was very attentive and friendly to all theguests. Ordered the Agave burger and it tasted amazing! Love supporting local own businesses! Definitely will return. read more

The Kitchen On Main - Engagement party - American Near Me - Fortville, Indiana

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The wife and I were craving a decent burger and figured we would give this place a try. And I can say we will be back soon. The burger, fries, and onion rings were much better than we expected. Service was good with a small town feel and the inside looks the same. Had to stop myself from ordering another smash burger to go. read more

The Kitchen On Main - Smash burger and fries. - American Near Me - Fortville, Indiana

Ordered a smash burger, and I loved the crust that formed on the meat. The menu was pretty standard American fare, but done well. A bit of a retro vibe inside with friendly service. read more

Small home town atmosphere. Eclectic decor. Friendly staff. Food was exceptional. Burger was very flavorful, onion rings nice and crispy, sweet potato fries were crispy with a nice seasoning, Havana had a unique flavor, the tenderloin is not an oversized one but it was very good. The food took a little longer to come out...one way to know it was just made. About half way through the meal someone started playing live piano. Interesting idea for a burger soda shop. Prices are upscale so they are a little high. Overall a nice little place to eat. read more

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My wife and I have enjoyed lunch on a couple of occasions and enjoyed the pork tenderloin, Nashville Ranch wrap and the Chicken Bacon Ranch wrap. Large portions and you could tell they were prepared by someone who cared. Attentive staff and the chocolate malt shake to go was great as well. Strongly recommend. read more

Awesome burgers. Freshly made. Remind you of a nice little soda fountain diner. Obvious hamburgers are hand padded and made fresh they were delicious. read more

This spot is newly opened and family-run! It's the perfect place to get a burger and fries and other comfort foods. I tried the wrap; it was crispy, spicy and HUGE! You can tell they really care about what they are doing. The service is great and friendly and so welcoming. If you are in Fortville check this place out! read more

The Kitchen On Main - Nashville Chicken Ranch Wrap - American Near Me - Fortville, Indiana

Great wraps for a quick bite that doesn't leave you in a food coma, but tastes delicious. And ice cream!

Went here to support a local baseball team fundraiser. Upon arrival, you will immediately notice a modernized "retro"local diner aesthetic. I honestly didn't expect food to be anything but average, but I was sadly mistaken. Food was FANTASTIC! App: Fried Pickle Spears with Ranch -- 10/10 Very good! Good crispy batter! My husband ordered: Everything Bagel Burger -- 10/10 Perfect flavor between the combination of sweet ham & burger! My son (12) ordered: Kids Chicken Tenders & Fries -- 10/10 I ordered: Double Smash Burger & FF -- Fantastic 10/10 Best smash burger I've ever had! Clean, and well put together establishment with friendly service. Bill was $75 with tip, but it was very good quality food and we supported local!! Will definitely come back! read more

Awesome staff. Family owned and an awesome place to come to! All very friendly, accommodating, and great tasting food. Try the spiked shakes, Joel and his parents have done an awesome job with this place. Highly recommended! read more

Good service, owner is very down to earth good person 15/10 i highly recommend this place read more

The Kitchen On Main - Philly style fries - American Near Me - Fortville, Indiana

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Best bacon cheeseburger I've ever had very neat old fashioned soda fountain vibe with cheeseburgers and milkshakes five stars across the board read more

Took 2 hours to get our food with several other tables that came in after us getting their food well before us. Management took no responsibility for the delay. Their response was "you got your food eventually, right?" read more

We came with a group of 40...that being said, they said they could accommodate. About 10 in our party got their food within 25 mins...the rest 1hr 10min later, and the fi nal 1 hr and 45min later. The eariler food appeared great with decline as the meals progressed. Unfortunately I was one of the last...tenderloin over fried, got fries not onion rings. Having worked a short order grill I my past..your need to cycle and drop...whoever was cooking could not manage the push. Fine if there is not a push...2 stars because they were nice...would have been 1 if for not that. My mother remembered getting malts ( which I am sure they could kill that) just can't handle a crowd. read more

We love this place! The food is delicious with generous portions, and the ambiance is just what we were looking for - quiet but with a nice clean uncrowded atmosphere, in both the main restaurant and the "speakeasy" bar. I ordered the Cuban Smash Burger, and honestly it was one of the best burgers I've ever eaten, and it came with delicious hot fries. We are going back to the place! read more

Place is legit! Great smash burger, juicy, bun was perfectly toasted, fries were on point! Service was great too! Nice seeing this old building utilized again! Perfect addition to a booming little town! read more

Absolutely wonderful experience every time. My husband and I love coming in, especially for the spiked shakes. Staff are always very pleasant and make an effort to make sure you're not only well taken care of but really feel like family. Love having the option to either sit in the open area upfront, or head around back to the bar for a more intimate experience. Would recommend and will return!!! read more

I love coming to eat here in fortville! Their band nights are amazing and the ambiance is admirable and inviting! This place just opened recently and is constantly upgrading to customer satisfaction! Amazing comfort food and very patient and considerate service! I highly recommend coming to support this family business! read more

Service was absolutely horrible!! We arrived at 5:15 pm and finally got our food 3 hours later. Management did not care and refused to provide any compensation. read more

Came in for lunch while in Fortville. So glad we did. Food was amazing! Best fried pickles I have ever had, 15/10. Fried mushrooms were great as well, 10/10. We all had the double smash burgers. Meat was fresh and flavorful. Toppings crisp and fresh. Cheese and burger had the perfect amount of crispiness. 10/10. Hubby loved the onion rings. Hot, crispy and tasty, 10/10 Son tried the apple pie and he said that. It was great 9/10 almost as good as mom's. Bailey took excellent care of us and is a very sweet young lady. We definitely will be back! read more

Awful. Food was delayed 1 hour and 20 minutes. Once it arrived some was cold, missing sides, sauces and one meal wasn't even prepared. Manager did nothing to offer a sincere apology, comp of any kind. He didn't appear to care, saying "you came for the band, right?" Our party of 9 won't return or recommend. read more

What a great place! Soda shop character, friendly service, and delicious milkshakes. We look forward to returning for food and more ice cream! read more

We had lunch here today. The food is absolutely delicious! We had the smash burgers and the flavor was amazing. Exactly what it should be. They remind me of the well renowned Working Man's Friend smash burgers in downtown Indy. We also had the fried pickles and oh my goodness! Best I have ever had and addictive. I saw the good reviews here, but I wasn't ready for this kind of quality and flavor. I was floored! My husband said it best...simple but excellent. This is food you can count on actually enjoy eating folks. Major value for money! Our waitress was Emma and she was fantastic and works hard to make sure you are happy with her service and the food. The owner was a super guy as well. They kept the decor from the previous ice cream shop which is very cool. Support this local restaurant. You would be sorry to lose it. read more

Outstanding food! Strongly recommended. You looking for something to satisfy your hunger this is the place. The service is outstanding with incredible customer service. Great atmosphere all around with a modern experience! read more

Ordered for the first time since on doordash. Was not good food at all. Had cheeseburger and tenderloin. Was very disappointed considering the price of the food. read more

The smash burgers are the best we've had! Good food! They also have an ice cream shop inside so next time we'll save room for dessert.

We waited over 2 hours to get our meal! The server told us ahead of time she was new and we were very kind and understanding. But once we placed our order and over an hour went by we asked a manager about our order. She told us the server didn't put our order in until a half hour ago and said it would be out in 20 minutes. When we spoke to the server she said she put it right away. Someone was not telling the truth. Then we asked the other manager about being comped for something and he basically said no! He said we came to see the band and since we saw them he wasn't going to do anything! Missed opportunity to comp us our drinks, give us $5 off, give us a coupon for an appetizer at our next visit. Anything would have been acceptable but he took no responsibility or offered anything for over a 2 hour wait for our meals. The meals came out without proper toppings, French fries were cold, needless to say it was a missed opportunity for the manager to make some small part of it right and he did nothing! We won't be back. read more