Sometimes, all you need is a little bit of nostalgia. Thankfully, there are a number of wonderfully nostalgic locations in Indiana – you just need to know where to look! One of my favorite things is an old-school diner, and even though I wasn’t alive in the 1950s, these places still evoke a strange sense of longing in my soul. Maybe in another life I frequently wore a poodle skirt – who knows; what I do know is that there just so happens to be an old-school 1950s diner in Indiana just waiting to provide you with all the shakes and malts your soul could ever hope for.

Welcome to Rock-Cola 50s Cafe, where you can step back in time for a little while as you enjoy an awesome meal.
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Open seven days a week, this awesome little nosh spot is ideal for anyone looking for a little old-school charm.
You'll notice one thing upon first walking in: the entire interior is like stepping back to the old days.
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With pastel pink walls, checkered flooring and all the nostalgic decor you'd probably expect from a place like this one.
The next thing you'll notice is that the menu is full of amazing options, and the portions are very generous.
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The entire staff is warm and friendly, and before too long, you'll feel like you've been here 1,000 times... even if it's your first time.

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You can't really go wrong with anything on the menu - breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
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Everything you can choose from is excellent; there is an assortment of delights no matter the time of day... given that the shop's open, anyway!
Whatever it is you're craving, you'll probably find it here - given that it's comfort food, of course.
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I'm not sure which is better: the awesome interior decor of the restaurant, or the wonderfully made-with-love meals there are to be had here. Both? Both are good.
If you were to go online and look Rock Cola 50s Diner up, you'll find a large number of rave reviews - mostly four stars or higher!
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And once you've finished your meal, you'll have the full picture as to why this is. Seriously, this is a wonderful shop... be sure to stop.
After all, the friendly folks here will be waiting for you.
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In here, time never passes... it stays still.

Rock-Cola Cafe is so mom-and-pop that it doesn’t have an official website, but you can still check out its official Facebook page for the most up-to-date hours, specials, and information. Planning on making a date night out of this? No worries – check out our friends at StubHub to plan the rest of your night.

What is your favorite nostalgic spot in Indiana? Let me know!

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Rock-Cola 50's Cafe, 5730 S Brookville Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46219, USA