Reenact A Famous John Mellencamp Song At The Tasty Freeze In Indiana
Everyone knows the classic line from John Mellencamp’s famous song, “Jack and Diane.” It goes, “Suckin’ on a chili dog outside the Tasty Freeze.” He paints an iconic image that may or may not have actually existed at the time this rock musician lived in the Hoosier State.
Regardless, you can now enjoy this seemingly timeless tradition right here in Indiana the way the Cougar intended. Scroll on for more details.
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In business since 2001, The Tasty Freeze in west-central Indiana resembles an old-fashioned drive-in diner complete with vintage signs and classic food.
Of course, if you really want to feel like you're in a Mellencamp song, you have to order the chili dog. In Indiana, it is better known as a coney dog these days.
Other classic items include burgers, tenderloins, sloppy Joe, Italian beef, chicken strips, Stromboli, grilled cheese, BLT, hot dogs, meatball subs, and more.
You can even get pizza at this joint. Enjoy it topped with ham, chicken, BBQ sauce, black olives, pepperoni, mushrooms, Italian beef, and so many other topping options.
Salads and sides also make this place a local favorite. You'll find mini tacos, baked potatoes, macaroni bites, onion rings, curly fries, fried pickles, cheesy potato tots, breadsticks, loaded cheese fries, and so much more on the menu.
An Illinois transplant who grew up and went to school in Indiana for 22 years, Elizabeth holds a BFA in creative writing and has enjoyed traveling across the country and parts of Europe. She has visited half of the states, as well as parts of Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean, and regularly travels home to the Hoosier State to see friends and family. With more than five years of writing experience, Elizabeth’s articles have been featured on several websites, and her poetry and short stories have been published in multiple literary journals.
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