9 Mom & Pop Restaurants In Indiana That Serve Home Cooked Meals To Die For – Part Two

Two weeks ago we brought you this awesome list of mom and pop restaurants, but the list didn't feel quite complete. Today, we're adding more great mom and pop restaurants to the list with round 2! If you're still searching for some of the best mom and pop restaurants out there, check out this second list of great, locally owned dining establishments.

1. Suzie's Cafe & Catering - Valparaiso

This charming cafe has everything you're looking for and then some. Suzie's is a local favorite around Valparaiso, offering great homemade breakfasts, pastries, and sandwiches. Breakfast skillets and pancakes are a must try here, though you absolutely have to sample their famous cinnamon rolls! Taste them at 1050 Southpoint Cir, Valparaiso, IN 46385.

2. Storie's Restaurant - Greensburg

Can we all take a moment just to stare at the beauty of this tenderloin? Storie's in Greensburg is a local legend and one of the best mom and pop restaurants around. Find out what all the fuss is about by visiting them at 109 E Main St, Greensburg, IN 47240.

3. The Main Cafe - New Harmony

The Main Cafe makes some of the best cafes around for early birds. They open early and close around lunch time, so you have to hurry in to try their simple, delicious home cooking. Find them at 520 N Main, New Harmony, IN 47631.

4. New Boston Tavern - Troy

New Boston Tavern is located in the small town of Troy and is pretty famous around this part of town. With a great group of regulars and an amazing staff, you'll be charmed instantly at this mom and pop restaurant. You'll get great lunches and dinners here, but the southern Indiana breakfast are the ultimate reason to go! Visit them at 11886 IN-545, Troy, IN 47588.

5. Joe's Shelby Street Diner - Indianapolis

Come hungry to this local diner! Joe's Shelby Street Diner offers nostalgic homage to diners of generations long past. This retro, vintage place has fantastic pancakes, amazing burgers, and a killer tenderloin sandwich. You have to try Joe's at 3623 Shelby St, Indianapolis, IN 46227.

6. Stack's Pancake House - New Castle

Stack's Pancake House is a favorite in the New Castle area with great local owners. While the pancakes are reason enough to go, creative breakfast creations like stuffed cantaloupe will have you coming back for more. Visit them at 510 S Memorial Dr, New Castle, IN 47362.

7. The Chicken Inn - Shelbyville

Looking for great home cooking? Look no further than the locally owned mom and pop restaurant, The Chicken Inn. This Shelbyville favorite offers great fried chicken and wings with classic sides like green beans, mashed potatoes, and macaroni salad. Get this great homemade meal at 541 E Hendricks St, Shelbyville, IN 46176.

8. Sunrise Diner - Lafayette

From classics like chicken dinner platters to breakfast favorites like biscuits and gravy, you'll be impressed with both the taste of your meal, as well as the low price. Sunrise Diner is a local joint in Lafayette with an old-fashioned diner feel to it. Experience great service and food at 501 Columbia St, Lafayette, IN 47901.

9. The Willard - Franklin

If great pub food is what you're after, stop by the Willard in Franklin for some of the best bar food around. This historical building is amazing to explore and is a great place to get drink and enjoy burgers, a raved about tenderloin sandwich, wings, pizza, and great beer. Taste them at 99 N Main St, Franklin, IN 46131.

If you still can't get enough of Indiana food after this article (and who could blame you!?), check out this post on some great outdoor dining restaurants that are perfect for summer.