The Neighborhood Cafe

4.4 ( 112 reviews )
$1–10
205 Waynetown Rd, Crawfordsville, IN 47933, United States
+1 765-307-2250

The Neighborhood Cafe in Crawfordsville, IN, is a charming American diner that resonates with both locals and travelers seeking comfort food with a nostalgic vibe. Nestled on Waynetown Road, this family-run establishment prides itself on a welcoming atmosphere. Reviewers consistently highlight the friendly service, as echoed by Chris Cronk, who appreciated the attentive staff and their genuine enthusiasm.

The menu, while not overly extensive, boasts delectable offerings at reasonable prices. The all-you-can-eat salad bar at just $9.99 is a popular pick, perfect for health-conscious diners. Chris particularly enjoyed the mushrooms and Swiss sandwich, finding it surpassing the competition. Patrons like Jeremiah Goddard and Betsy McCrary admire the fast service and quality of the food, noting that their meals came out hot and exactly as ordered.

For a quaint dining experience that feels like stepping back in time, The Neighborhood Cafe is an ideal spot for breakfast or lunch. Allen Jones sums it up well, stating it is a "great spot for lunch" with excellent food quality. Whether you’re a local or just passing through, this cafe is certainly worth a visit, promising memorable meals and a cozy, community atmosphere.

Reviews For The Neighborhood Cafe

Chris Cronk
Jul 2,2025
Came in around 1230. Server was nice and had a friendly greeting. Asked what I'd like to drink. Went with water but they do serve pepsi products including sweet and unsweetened tea. Brought me a menu. The menu isn't extensive but has a lot of great choices. Informed her this was my 1st time and asked her questions. If you get an all you can eat salad bar it's 9.99. AL carte ( one trip) 6.99 and if you get it with a sandwich, 3.99 all you can eat (Good luck lol) I ordered a mushrooms and Swiss with fries. After I got my 1st plate of salad. The bar is small, but has a few great selections! After a short wait, the sandwich came out. It was really delicious, even better than Hardee's! If you're looking for a great breakfast or lunch, this is the place! Just remember they are open 7am to 2pm!
Allen Jones
Jun 25,2025
Excellent food quality, portion size and service. Great spot for lunch. And loved that there was a salad bar.
Jeremiah Goddard
Jun 6,2025
This quaint little diner in Crawfordsville was fun to visit. They offer very affordable prices and cute atmosphere. There is a salad bar for lunch but we did not try it. The food came out fast, was hot, and exactly as ordered. Our waitress was very attentive to our needs and had great customer service. We have no complaints and loved our visit.
Betsy McCrary
Jun 3,2025
We were on our way home from vacation. We like to support the local mom and pop diners. This diner had great reviews and great prices. We gave it a try and we agreed. We would return. All 4 of us had the tenderloin and fries.
JerryDelena CORNEWELL
May 3,2025
Its perfect for a little mom & pops restaurant. It's like stepping back in time. In when my parents took me to little restaurants just like this. Best Memories made!! Philly steaks are amazing breakfast is awesome. Our server has been the absolute best!!
Brittany Martinez
Apr 26,2025
The waitress was super nice and accommodating! Food was great it was pretty empty not completely sure why maybe the set up inside? That was only only thing I could think of. Plain jane needs a remodel changing table wouldn't stay up in the women's bathroom. ( i was there with my 4 month old) but we got our food super fast! And the service was awesome just the decor and bathrooms need updating for sure
Katie Bryant
Mar 24,2025
Amazing experience!! The food is fantastic for such a little diner. Good atmosphere and there's normally one service but they grt the job done very well
Red Lawns
Mar 12,2025
Me and the wife travel from Lafayette to crawfordsville just to get breakfast here. They are great! The service is amazing and the food is awesome! Highly recommend trying the breakfast!

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