I just moved to the area recently and the first place everyone told me to try was The Lemon Drop! I decided to stop in during dinner time with my dad and the food was excellent! The service was quick and the people were very kind and attentive. I ordered the Onion Burger and was extremely impressed. It was fantastic. It was juicy, flavorful, and tasted incredible. I will absolutely be returning to the Lemon Drop! read more

72 years in business!! Michelin Bib Gourmand level! Onion smash burger fully loaded is out of this world done right. Fast and friendly service read more

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Super tiny diner with counter service and a few tables. Lots of vintage stuff laying around like an old Coke machine, and an active train that circles the restaurant overhead. They are famous for their onion burgers. The "single" comes with two patties, but they are very, very thin patties cooked over onions. This gives them distinct taste. Honestly its everything I want in an environment like this! Ordered onion rings (really heavy on the onions on this meal!) and they were good, very hot. The milk shake was a good, very basic milk shake. It is not very thick so I ended up using the straw for my water for this. I ended up getting a hot ham and cheese on toast as well, and it tastes as it should. Service is prompt. All in for my burger, onion rings, shake, coffee, and ham/cheese it came about $25. There is no credit card fee for this restaurant, and the prices on the menu were accurate to what I was charged. This is an Anderson institution and I'm glad I was finally able to dine in. Will come back next time I'm in town. read more

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Awesome freakin burger, fries, and strawberry shake thank you. Very juicy. I like the small restaurant atmosphere and the train that goes around up top. read more

The Lemon Drop - Double onion burger w/lettuce, tomato, pickle, and mustard - Burgers Near Me - Anderson, Indiana

We were extremely excited about this place, but when we got there, we were extremely disappointed. My mother-in-law had chicken and it tasted like cardboard, and the hamburgers were not anything worth the hype that we saw. The decorations were very nostalgic and that part we liked. I just wish the food had been better. Sorry. read more

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Just a good, consistent menu offering that never disappoints. Nothing flashy, just quality eats.

DELICIOUS FOOD! Seriously such a great place for a quick bite and for cheap. The place is smaller than a 1 bedroom apartment, so don't be surprised when you walk in. Staff was really nice and service was quick. Highly recommend!! read more

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Worst service I've ever had. It felt like Jim Crow The waiter said I can only get my sandwiches on bread, not a bun did not greet me and then threw my card at me .just overall bad energy and service! read more

Such a quaint, old fashioned diner! The food was delicious and so reasonably priced, and the customers and servers were so friendly. Love the Lemon Drop! read more

Yes! I love everything about this tiny, authentic, local historical diner. The diner is adorable, with many original vintage furnishings. The outside is bright yellow with a fantastic vintage sign. Inside, there are about a dozen counter stools and five or six booths. A toy train runs around the ceiling. The diner was decked out for Halloween with even a broom that magically "walks" around while you eat. We took seats at the counter. The menu specialty is the Onion Burger with 2 thin beef patties surrounding grilled onions. I ordered the Onion Burger with fries. The burger was delicious, not huge, but perfect lunch size. The generous portion of shoe string potatoes is easily sharable. My husband had the Breaded Tenderloin with lettuce, tomato, onions and mayo. He described his sandwich as fresh and delicious. Again, the sandwiches aren't huge, but perfect lunch size. The prices are incredibly reasonable. You can eat lunch for under $10. The staff is welcoming, friendly and attentive. Water glasses were kept full. Food comes out quickly. I was sorry to miss out on the fresh made fountain drinks. Next time! The parking lot is small, but adequate. Seating is a premium during peak times. The do a robust carry-out business. I'm glad I don't live closer, or I'd be here everyday. read more

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The food was great, and so was the service! The lemon drop is a clean and welcoming restaurant! Definitely will come again!

The lemon drip is one of my all time favorite places to eat mostly because of the atmosphere. The building is small but feels like home. The food itself is pretty good, could be better but you're not there for the food. You are there to have a fun little callback to Anderson at its peak and experience one of the must go/eat places in all of Anderson. The service is really good considering the fact that they normally remember a regular and remember your order without ever writing it down. This place is overall great because of its hometown charm and old aesthetic and good food. The biggest complaint I have about the food is mostly with the burgers because of its size but I can give it a pass. This is a must go to place for locals and new residents. read more

This tiny place is killing it! We had to wait a minute (or two) for a seat for 4, but boy were we surprised at the yesteryear prices and the homey goodness of these burgers. The wait staff were super efficient and friendly. It's a tiny place and simply decorated. I have a feeling it has looked exactly the same for 50 years. If you're looking for a place where style over substance is your thing, you should probably keep looking. Because this place is as real as it gets. Right next to tracks, and a train went flying by just as we were leaving, which for some reason was exhilarating! Well worth a visit. read more

Classic Americana, a true gem in Anderson food atmosphere and great service a must visit for residents and visitors to Anderson

Always love the service I get here. If you want the experience of an old fashion diner with good food served fast this is your place. Their burgers are skinny which is great if you're in the mood for less massive burger and fries are fresh. Delicious onion rings and did I mention tenderloin?!? Grilled tenderloin is my pick. Our kids love picking this place. read more

Great diner food, good service and priced right! Recommend the onion burger and fries!

The atmosphere is fun and the food is great and takes you back in time. I have grown going to The Lemon Drop on Saturday's after the bowling. read more

Take a backwards time travel to 1955 at The Lemon Drop! Not much has changed since it was built. They are famous for their onion burger and with good reason. Great food at unbelievable price. My lunch was less than $10.00 and boy was it great! 1955 style handmade burgers. Go for onion rings too. AND, they have phosphates,the chocolate was divine. The service is hometown friendly and fast. I love the 1950's ambiance. You will too, especially if you're a boomer! I've been in twice in the last 9 days! read more

The Lemon Drop - Onion rings. Cheeseburger and coke. - Burgers Near Me - Anderson, Indiana

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I've read reviews about the Lemon Drop, and while the wife and I were in Anderson IN today, we decided to stop by for a late lunch. It was 3pm when we arrived, and we were surprised that the parking lot was full of cars this late in the afternoon. A table opened up as we walked in. I ordered a double onion cheeseburger with all the fixings and a lemon shake. The wife ordered fries and a single onion burger with cheese and pickles. I liked my burger. It was full of flavor, juicy, and quite tasty. Unique. Five stars. The Lemon shake was a bit tart and too sweet. Just okay. Two or maybe three stars. The fries came to the table hot and heaping. Enough for the wife and I to share with some leftover. Five stars. My wife thought her burger was too thin. She is not a fan of the onion burger. Excellent service and an efficient, friendly staff. I loved the ambiance and old drive in look and feel. The electric train the circles the inside of the restaurant was especially "cool". The place was clean and a good value. The wife won't come back, but I will. I really liked the unique and fresh flavor of the onion cheeseburger. read more

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Loved the onionburger.Probably the smallest restaurant I have dined in. I will return.

I'm from California and this place was a total treat! I got the double onion burger with lettuce, cheese and mayo. I also got their onion rings and dipped it in their cheese sauce (no brainer, you gotta do this)! Service was awesome, we were all well taken care of. Some of our friends from Indy took us here and it was such a great spot to visit. I'm glad I got the chance to try it! read more

The Lemon Drop - Double onion burger! - A burger featuring a beef patty topped with melted cheese, a fried egg, and fresh lettuce, all inside a toasted bun. The burger is placed on a small, round plate on a wooden table. In the background, there are drinks, plates, and a person in a diner setting. - Burgers Near Me - Anderson, Indiana

Cool, old school diner Excellent service. They were fast, efficient, and anticipated your needs, . Everything was clean and orderly. Smash burgers were not over-cooked. Buns fresh. Not normally a fan of the Steak and Shake type fries but these were good. I think the secret is serving them while they are just out of the fryer. I will also say the oil they were cooked in was fresh too. It is small and parking it tight. Plan your trip to get there early. read more

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This is an Anderson institution. There aren't many restaurants worth patronizing here, but this is one of them. On a sleepy Thursday night, this place was packed. Granted, there are less than 10 tables and about the same number of counter seats, but still. We were a party of 3 and we were behind a couple waiting for a table. Fortunately, a couple people at the counter offered to slide down a seat to make room for the 3 of us. There's no need for menus as you can see the menu board from any seat in the joint. We were given ice waters right away and a server took our order. This place is known for their onion burgers so that's what I got (a double with cheese and everything except mayo and onions - I figured I didn't need raw onion when there's already grilled onion in the burger). We also got a lemon shake which was a good call (the place is called The Lemon Drop so it had to be good, right?). It's basically a vanilla shake with a hint of lemon. The onion burger is like a juicy Lucy except instead of being filled with cheese, it's stuffed with grilled onions. Yum! Prices here are stuck in the 60s which is cool too. read more

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Wonderful little hole in the wall we found several years ago. Go to place for date night.

Classic diner food served with small-town charm. The retro ambiance really invites the customers to travel back in time to the 50's. The Lemon Drop is famous for its onion burgers served on toast, Hoosier-style pork tenderloins, and shoestring French fries. They are also the one place in town where you can get Vanilla Coke with real vanilla syrup. Don't forget to grab a lemon drop on the way out! read more

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Great onion burger and fries and well-priced! One of my besties grew up here and went with her family and friends as a teen and told me I had to experience! Tiny and cozy with awesome service. No need to go anywhere else for a yummy burger. read more

My new favorite greasy spoon! I've been here twice and loved it both times. It's small, so be patient if you're dining in, there may be a wait. Both times I was here we sat on stools at the counter. Their chili is great. Nothing fancy, just meat and beans, but it has a great flavor. I've had the onion burger and tried my kiddo's regular burger. Both are good, but the onion burger is better. Enough so that the kid stole half of mind. Fries and onion rings are fine, nothing special but cooked right and great with a dash of salt and some ketchup. The lemon shake is a must-order. Handmade with just a kiss of lemon, not too tart or overwhelming. read more

We decided to stop in Lemon Drop today, exceeded our expectations. Small, cute little diner with the best Halloween decor! Delicious, well priced food & sides. Came out very fast & everything was very fresh! read more

The Lemon Drop - Breaded tenderloin & fries. - Burgers Near Me - Anderson, Indiana

The Breaded Tenderloin and Fries was great! The service is the best! The ambiance is very great and it looks very appealing! read more

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Simply amazing experience! Everything from the counter seating, old school menus, toy train passing overhead and friendly service feel nostalgic. This place is legit Johnny Rockets but authentic, even the sign is awesome. Really enjoyed the food, fish sandwich is a tasty bargain. read more

The Lemon Drop - Burgers Near Me - Anderson, Indiana

It's good, service was excellent would have enjoyed watching the train rolling by though

Haven't been here for a while but nothing has changed ... and that's a good thing! Some of the same great waitresses and ALL of the great burgers! (and fries, and onion rings, and vanilla cokes, and cherry cokes! And so much more! ) What's your favorite? read more

The Food is always Fresh and Hot even when you take out and drive several mile home. The Service is Excellent and you don't have to ask for refills as they are on it. The Ladies are Nice and Welcoming, You may have a wait, but well worth it! read more

This was a neat experience. Nice hometown restaurant. Good burgers, fries and excellent service. Family friendly. My boys loved the toy train going around the restaurant. read more

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Great food and service! Try the onion burger, plate of fries, and a lemon shake! Watch for the toy train up above the seating too.

Always a great stop if I'm in the area. 25+ years of stopping here and have never had a bad item. Love it !!

Let me preface this review with the fact that I don't like burgers, tacos, or meatloaf for the simple fact I don't really care for the taste of ground beef. However, I shared an onion cheese burger with my husband and it was delicious. The burger was as thin as they could make it to stuff grilled onions inside the meat. The flat top grill taste is seasoned and tastes of years of flavor. The toppings and bun were all good. The thin fries are great and the fact that you can get all kinds of shakes...even a lemon shake is awesome. It is a HOLE IN THE WALL, it gets busy, and only has about 5-6 booths and a few counter seats. Has other menu options too...tenderloin (my son loves, very thin) and more! read more

Nice people, great food! Got the burgers "the way they are famous for" and we were not disappointed.

Fantastic hidden gem hiding in plain sight in Anderson. I've been a resident here for 30+ years and just now made it here this year. A true delight. The only downfall is the amount of seating. This place is too small for its popularity. Food always comes out hot and tasty. read more

Fantastic local restaurant. Food is excellent! Service is efficient and friendly. Atmosphere is very retro, and the constantly moving train is a delight to watch. Try the onion burger, it's yummy! read more